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DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0174]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone: Giants Enterprises
Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay,
San Francisco, CA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone in
the navigable waters of the San
Francisco Bay near AT&T Park in
support of Giants Enterprises Fireworks
Display on May 21, 2014. This safety
zone is established to ensure the safety
of participants and spectators from the
dangers associated with pyrotechnics.
Unauthorized persons or vessels are
prohibited from entering into, transiting
through, or remaining in the safety zone
without permission of the Captain of the
Port or his designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective on May 21,
2014. This rule will be enforced from 11
a.m. to 11 p.m. on May 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble are part of docket USCG–
2014–0174. To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type the docket
number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rulemaking. You may also visit the
Docket Management Facility in Room
W12–140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Lieutenant Junior Grade William
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J. Hawn, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San
Francisco; telephone (415) 399–7442 or
email at D11-PF-MarineEvents@
uscg.mil. If you have questions on
viewing or submitting material to the
docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
(202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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A. Regulatory History and Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment
pursuant to authority under section 4(a)
of the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. The Coast Guard received the
information about the fireworks display
on March 7, 2014, and the fireworks
display would occur before the
rulemaking process would be
completed. Because of the dangers
posed by the pyrotechnics used in this
fireworks display, the safety zone is
necessary to provide for the safety of
event participants, spectators, spectator
craft, and other vessels transiting the
event area. For the safety concerns
noted, it is in the public interest to have
these regulations in effect during the
event.
B. Basis and Purpose
The legal basis for the proposed rule
is 33 U.S.C 1231; 46 U.S.C Chapter 701,
3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Public
Law 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064;
Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1, which
collectively authorize the Coast Guard
to establish safety zones.
Giants Enterprises will sponsor the
Giants Enterprises Fireworks Display on
May 21, 2014, near Pier 48 in San
Francisco, CA in approximate position
37°46′40″ N, 122°22′58″ W (NAD83) as
depicted in National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Chart 18650. This safety zone
establishes a temporary restricted area
on the waters 100 feet surrounding the
fireworks barge during the loading,
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transit and arrival of the pyrotechnics
from the loading site to the launch site
and until the commencement of the
fireworks display. Upon the
commencement of the fireworks
display, the safety zone will increase in
size and encompass the navigable
waters around the fireworks barge
within a radius of 700 feet. The
fireworks display is meant for
entertainment purposes. This restricted
area around the fireworks barge is
necessary to protect spectators, vessels,
and other property from the hazards
associated with pyrotechnics.
C. Discussion of the Final Rule
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety
zone in navigable waters around and
under a fireworks barge within a radius
of 100 feet during the loading, transit,
and arrival of the fireworks barge to the
display location and until the start of
the fireworks display. From 11 a.m.
until 10 p.m. on May 21, 2014, the
fireworks barge will be loading
pyrotechnics at Pier 50 in San
Francisco, CA. From 10 p.m. to 10:10
p.m. on May 21, 2014 the loaded
fireworks barge will transit from Pier 50
to the launch site near Pier 48 in
approximate position 37°46′40″ N,
122°22′58″ W (NAD 83) where it will
remain until the commencement of the
fireworks display. Upon the
commencement of the 10-minute
fireworks display, scheduled to begin at
10:50 p.m. on May 21, 2014, the safety
zone will increase in size and
encompass the navigable waters around
and under the fireworks barge within a
radius of 700 feet in approximate
position 37°46′40″ N, 122°22′58″ W
(NAD 83) for the Giants Enterprises
Fireworks Display. At the conclusion of
the fireworks display the safety zone
shall terminate.
The effect of the temporary safety
zone will be to restrict navigation in the
vicinity of the launch site until the
conclusion of the scheduled display.
Except for persons or vessels authorized
by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander,
no person or vessel may enter or remain
in the restricted area. These regulations
are needed to keep spectators and
vessels away from the immediate
vicinity of the launch site to ensure the
safety of participants, spectators, and
transiting vessels.
D. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes and executive
orders.
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1. Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is not a significant
regulatory action under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, as supplemented
by Executive Order 13563, Improving
Regulation and Regulatory Review, and
does not require an assessment of
potential costs and benefits under
section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866
or under section 1 of Executive Order
13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those
Orders.
We expect the economic impact of
this rule will not rise to the level of
necessitating a full Regulatory
Evaluation. The safety zone is limited in
duration, and is limited to a narrowly
tailored geographic area. In addition,
although this rule restricts access to the
waters encompassed by the safety zone,
the effect of this rule will not be
significant because the local waterway
users will be notified via public
Broadcast Notice to Mariners to ensure
the safety zone will result in minimum
impact. The entities most likely to be
affected are waterfront facilities,
commercial vessels, and pleasure craft
engaged in recreational activities.
2. Impact on Small Entities
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The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980
(RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires federal agencies to consider the
potential impact of regulations on small
entities during rulemaking. The term
‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
This rule may affect owners and
operators of waterfront facilities,
commercial vessels, and pleasure craft
engaged in recreational activities and
sightseeing. This safety zone would not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities
for the following reasons. This safety
zone would be activated, and thus
subject to enforcement, for a limited
duration. When the safety zone is
activated, vessel traffic could pass safely
around the safety zone. The maritime
public will be advised in advance of this
safety zone via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
3. Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this rule. If the rule
would affect your small business,
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organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, above.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain
about this rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
8. Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
4. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new
collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501–3520).
11. Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes.
5. Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and
the States, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. We have
analyzed this rule under that Order and
determined that this rule does not have
implications for federalism.
6. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places or vessels.
7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
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9. Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
minimize litigation, eliminate
ambiguity, and reduce burden.
10. Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not
an economically significant rule and
does not create an environmental risk to
health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
12. Energy Effects
This action is not a ‘‘significant
energy action’’ under Executive Order
13211, Actions Concerning Regulations
That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use.
13. Technical Standards
This rule does not use technical
standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus
standards.
14. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have determined that this action is one
of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a safety
zone of limited size and duration. This
rule is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) of
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means a Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, including a Coast Guard
coxswain, petty officer, or other officer
on a Coast Guard vessel or a Federal,
State, or local officer designated by or
assisting the COTP in the enforcement
of the safety zone.
(d) Regulations. (1) Under the general
regulations in 33 CFR Part 165, Subpart
C, entry into, transiting or anchoring
within this safety zone is prohibited
unless authorized by the COTP or a
designated representative.
(2) The safety zone is closed to all
vessel traffic, except as may be
permitted by the COTP or a designated
representative.
(3) Vessel operators desiring to enter
or operate within the safety zone must
contact the COTP or a designated
representative to obtain permission to
do so. Vessel operators given permission
to enter or operate in the safety zone
must comply with all directions given to
them by the COTP or a designated
representative. Persons and vessels may
request permission to enter the safety
zone on VHF–23A or through the 24hour Command Center at telephone
(415) 399–3547.
§ 165.T11–630 Safety zone; Giants
Enterprises Fireworks Display, San
Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA.
Dated: April 11, 2014.
Gregory G. Stump,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port San Francisco.
Instruction. An environmental analysis
checklist supporting this determination
and a Categorical Exclusion
Determination are available in the
docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental
impact from this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, and
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR Part 165 as follows:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701, 3306, 3707; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Pub. L.
107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add temporary § 165.T11–630 to
read as follows:
(a) Location. This temporary safety
zone is established in the navigable
waters of the San Francisco Bay near
Pier 48 in San Francisco, CA as depicted
in National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Chart 18650.
From 11 a.m. until 10:50 p.m. on May
21, 2014, the temporary safety zone
applies to the nearest point of the
fireworks barge within a radius of 100
feet during the loading, transit, and
arrival of the fireworks barge from Pier
50 to the launch site near Pier 48 in
approximate position 37°46′40″ N,
122°22′58″ W (NAD83). From 10:50 p.m.
until 11 p.m. on May 21, 2014, the
temporary safety zone will increase in
size and encompass the navigable
waters around and under the fireworks
barge in approximate position 37°46′40″
N, 122°22′58″ W (NAD83) within a
radius of 700 feet.
(b) Enforcement Period. The zone
described in paragraph (a) of this
section will be enforced from 11 a.m.
through 11 p.m. on May 21, 2014. The
Captain of the Port San Francisco
(COTP) will notify the maritime
community of periods during which this
zone will be enforced via Broadcast
Notice to Mariners in accordance with
33 CFR 165.7.
(c) Definitions. As used in this
section, ‘‘designated representative’’
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Correcting amendments.
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The Postal Regulatory
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0174]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone: Giants Enterprises Fireworks Display, San Francisco
Bay, San Francisco, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the
navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay near AT&T Park in support of
Giants Enterprises Fireworks Display on May 21, 2014. This safety zone
is established to ensure the safety of participants and spectators from
the dangers associated with pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or
vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or
remaining in the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the
Port or his designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective on May 21, 2014. This rule will be
enforced from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on May 21, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
USCG-2014-0174. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade William J. Hawn, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector San Francisco; telephone (415) 399-7442 or email at D11-PF-MarineEvents@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Acronyms
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
A. Regulatory History and Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.''
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard received the
information about the fireworks display on March 7, 2014, and the
fireworks display would occur before the rulemaking process would be
completed. Because of the dangers posed by the pyrotechnics used in
this fireworks display, the safety zone is necessary to provide for the
safety of event participants, spectators, spectator craft, and other
vessels transiting the event area. For the safety concerns noted, it is
in the public interest to have these regulations in effect during the
event.
B. Basis and Purpose
The legal basis for the proposed rule is 33 U.S.C 1231; 46 U.S.C
Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, 160.5; Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize
the Coast Guard to establish safety zones.
Giants Enterprises will sponsor the Giants Enterprises Fireworks
Display on May 21, 2014, near Pier 48 in San Francisco, CA in
approximate position 37[deg]46'40'' N, 122[deg]22'58'' W (NAD83) as
depicted in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Chart 18650. This safety zone establishes a temporary restricted area
on the waters 100 feet surrounding the fireworks barge during the
loading, transit and arrival of the pyrotechnics from the loading site
to the launch site and until the commencement of the fireworks display.
Upon the commencement of the fireworks display, the safety zone will
increase in size and encompass the navigable waters around the
fireworks barge within a radius of 700 feet. The fireworks display is
meant for entertainment purposes. This restricted area around the
fireworks barge is necessary to protect spectators, vessels, and other
property from the hazards associated with pyrotechnics.
C. Discussion of the Final Rule
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in navigable waters
around and under a fireworks barge within a radius of 100 feet during
the loading, transit, and arrival of the fireworks barge to the display
location and until the start of the fireworks display. From 11 a.m.
until 10 p.m. on May 21, 2014, the fireworks barge will be loading
pyrotechnics at Pier 50 in San Francisco, CA. From 10 p.m. to 10:10
p.m. on May 21, 2014 the loaded fireworks barge will transit from Pier
50 to the launch site near Pier 48 in approximate position
37[deg]46'40'' N, 122[deg]22'58'' W (NAD 83) where it will remain until
the commencement of the fireworks display. Upon the commencement of the
10-minute fireworks display, scheduled to begin at 10:50 p.m. on May
21, 2014, the safety zone will increase in size and encompass the
navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge within a radius
of 700 feet in approximate position 37[deg]46'40'' N, 122[deg]22'58'' W
(NAD 83) for the Giants Enterprises Fireworks Display. At the
conclusion of the fireworks display the safety zone shall terminate.
The effect of the temporary safety zone will be to restrict
navigation in the vicinity of the launch site until the conclusion of
the scheduled display. Except for persons or vessels authorized by the
Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain
in the restricted area. These regulations are needed to keep spectators
and vessels away from the immediate vicinity of the launch site to
ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and transiting vessels.
D. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes and executive orders.
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1. Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
We expect the economic impact of this rule will not rise to the
level of necessitating a full Regulatory Evaluation. The safety zone is
limited in duration, and is limited to a narrowly tailored geographic
area. In addition, although this rule restricts access to the waters
encompassed by the safety zone, the effect of this rule will not be
significant because the local waterway users will be notified via
public Broadcast Notice to Mariners to ensure the safety zone will
result in minimum impact. The entities most likely to be affected are
waterfront facilities, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft engaged
in recreational activities.
2. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
This rule may affect owners and operators of waterfront facilities,
commercial vessels, and pleasure craft engaged in recreational
activities and sightseeing. This safety zone would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
for the following reasons. This safety zone would be activated, and
thus subject to enforcement, for a limited duration. When the safety
zone is activated, vessel traffic could pass safely around the safety
zone. The maritime public will be advised in advance of this safety
zone via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
3. Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
4. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
5. Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.
6. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.
7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
8. Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
9. Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
10. Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
11. Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
12. Energy Effects
This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.
13. Technical Standards
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
14. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a safety zone of limited size and
duration. This rule is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant
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Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this
determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available
in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR Part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3707; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub. L. 107-
295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.
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2. Add temporary Sec. 165.T11-630 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T11-630 Safety zone; Giants Enterprises Fireworks Display,
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA.
(a) Location. This temporary safety zone is established in the
navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay near Pier 48 in San
Francisco, CA as depicted in National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Chart 18650. From 11 a.m. until 10:50 p.m. on May
21, 2014, the temporary safety zone applies to the nearest point of the
fireworks barge within a radius of 100 feet during the loading,
transit, and arrival of the fireworks barge from Pier 50 to the launch
site near Pier 48 in approximate position 37[deg]46'40'' N,
122[deg]22'58'' W (NAD83). From 10:50 p.m. until 11 p.m. on May 21,
2014, the temporary safety zone will increase in size and encompass the
navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge in approximate
position 37[deg]46'40'' N, 122[deg]22'58'' W (NAD83) within a radius of
700 feet.
(b) Enforcement Period. The zone described in paragraph (a) of this
section will be enforced from 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. on May 21, 2014.
The Captain of the Port San Francisco (COTP) will notify the maritime
community of periods during which this zone will be enforced via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7.
(c) Definitions. As used in this section, ``designated
representative'' means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a
Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer on a Coast Guard
vessel or a Federal, State, or local officer designated by or assisting
the COTP in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(d) Regulations. (1) Under the general regulations in 33 CFR Part
165, Subpart C, entry into, transiting or anchoring within this safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated
representative.
(2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the COTP or a designated representative.
(3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the COTP or a designated representative to obtain
permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or
operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to
them by the COTP or a designated representative. Persons and vessels
may request permission to enter the safety zone on VHF-23A or through
the 24-hour Command Center at telephone (415) 399-3547.
Dated: April 11, 2014.
Gregory G. Stump,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco.
[FR Doc. 2014-09722 Filed 4-28-14; 8:45 am]
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