Regattas and Marine Parades in the COTP Lake Michigan Zone, 32863-32864 [2014-13302]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 110 / Monday, June 9, 2014 / Rules and Regulations History On March 31, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace for the Conway, AR, area, creating controlled airspace at Cantrell Field (79 FR 17944) Docket No. FAA–2014–0178. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES The Rule This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 12-mile radius of Cantrell Field, Conway, AR, for new standard instrument approach procedures developed at the airport. Controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:05 Jun 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes controlled airspace at Cantrell Field, Conway, AR. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9X, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 7, 2013, and effective September 15, 2013, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface. * * ASW AR E5 * * Conway, AR [New] Cantrell Field, AR (Lat. 35°01′12″ N., long. 92°33′18″ W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 12-mile radius of Cantrell Field. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 28, 2014. Gail Jackson Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2014–13279 Filed 6–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–14–P PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG–2013–0327] The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. * DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 33 CFR Part 100 Environmental Review § 71.1 32863 Regattas and Marine Parades in the COTP Lake Michigan Zone Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation on the Black River for the Harborfest Dragon Boat Race in South Haven, Michigan. This regulated area will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on June 21 and June 22, 2014. This action is necessary and intended to ensure safety of life and property on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the Dragon Boat race. During the aforementioned period, the Coast Guard will enforce restrictions upon, and control movement of, vessels in a portion of the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.903 will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on June 21 and June 22, 2014. SUMMARY: If you have questions on this document, call or email MST1 Joseph McCollum, Prevention Department, Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI at (414) 747–7148, email joseph.p.mccollum@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation listed in 33 CFR 100.903, Harborfest Dragon Boat Race; South Haven, MI. This special local regulation will be established on the Black River in South Haven, MI within the following coordinates starting at 42°24′13.6″ N, 086°16′41″ W; then southeast 42°24′12.6″ N, 086°16′40″ W; then northeast to 42°24′19.2″ N, 086°16′26.5″ W; then northwest to 42°24′20.22″ N, 086°16′27.4″ W; then back to point of origin (NAD 83). This special local regulation will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on June 21 and June 22, 2014. Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer. Vessels will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the wake to a minimum, and in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. The rules contained in the above FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\09JNR1.SGM 09JNR1 32864 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 110 / Monday, June 9, 2014 / Rules and Regulations two sentences shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the patrol operating in the performance of their assigned duties. The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of any boat or vessel within the regatta area. This document is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.903, Harborfest Dragon Boat Race; South Haven, MI, and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this publication in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this event via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. The Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene representative may be contacted via Channel 16, VHF– FM. Dated: May 27, 2014. M.W. Sibley, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan. Table of Acronyms [FR Doc. 2014–13302 Filed 6–6–14; 8:45 am] CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking § Section Symbol U.S.C. United States Code BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2013–0063] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pelican Island Causeway, Galveston Channel, TX Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule; effective period extended. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is extending the temporary final rule changing the operating schedule that governs the Pelican Island Causeway bridge across Galveston Channel mile 4.5 (GIWW mile 356.1), at Galveston, Texas. Extending this temporary final rule allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation for an additional six months while major repairs are conducted to the mechanical portions of the bascule span. The additional time for these repairs is necessary due to a delay in beginning the repairs resulting from construction and contractual needs and delays. DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 6 a.m. on July 8, 2014 through 6 a.m. on December 31, 2014. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket USCG– 2013–0063. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:05 Jun 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 temporary rule, call or email David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2128, email David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Regulatory History and Information On April 5, 2013, we published a temporary final rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Pelican Island Causeway, Galveston Channel, TX’’ in the Federal Register (78 FR 20451). This temporary final rule allows the Pelican Island Causeway bridge to remain closed to navigation during certain times for necessary bridge repairs and is effective through July 8, 2014. The Coast Guard is extending 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(b), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because the Coast Guard is extending an already existing temporary final rule. Completing the NRPM process is impracticable and contrary to public interest because it would interrupt and delay the scheduled and noticed repair work for this bridge. Continuing this repair work without interruption requires the bridge to be closed to navigation throughout the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 repair period. The scheduled start date for the repair work was delayed and the existing temporary final rule, although in effect, was not utilized until October, 2013. The time required for the work necessary to repair the bridge remains 14 months, requiring an extension to this temporary final rule and allowing repair work to continue seamlessly. Further, while this closure has prevented certain vessels from passing under the bridge, vessels will be able to transit around the island through the Galveston Channel. This route involves an additional distance of up to three miles. B. Basis and Purpose The Pelican Island Causeway bridge, Galveston Channel mile 4.5 (GIWW mile 356.1), at Galveston, Texas, is a bascule bridge connecting Galveston Island with Pelican Island in Galveston, Texas. The roadway is the only land route between the two islands and is a vital link to numerous facilities and to the Texas A&M University Galveston Maritime School. An inspection by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration determined that the ‘‘Rocker Segmental Girder Tracks’’ that allow the bridge to open and close were severely damaged and in need of immediate repair. Due to the advanced age of the bridge, replacement parts were not readily available and the existing parts had to be removed and molds made to manufacture replacement parts. During the planning stages for this work, modifications to the work required contractual issues to be corrected, delaying the start of the project approximately six months. During the delay, the bridge continued to operate normally allowing for the passage of vessels through the bridge. Due to the fact that the start of the project was delayed and the total time of the repair did not change, the extension of the temporary final rule is necessary to accommodate completing repairs. Under the existing operating schedule, before the temporary final rule, the bridge operated as follows: The draw of the Pelican Island Causeway bridge across Galveston Channel, mile 4.5 of the Galveston Channel, (GIWW mile 356.1) at Galveston, Texas, shall open on signal; except that, from 6:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for passage of vessels. Public vessels of the United States and vessels in distress shall be passed at any time. E:\FR\FM\09JNR1.SGM 09JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 110 (Monday, June 9, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32863-32864]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-13302]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0327]


Regattas and Marine Parades in the COTP Lake Michigan Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation on 
the Black River for the Harborfest Dragon Boat Race in South Haven, 
Michigan. This regulated area will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. 
on June 21 and June 22, 2014. This action is necessary and intended to 
ensure safety of life and property on navigable waters immediately 
prior to, during, and immediately after the Dragon Boat race. During 
the aforementioned period, the Coast Guard will enforce restrictions 
upon, and control movement of, vessels in a portion of the Captain of 
the Port Lake Michigan Zone.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.903 will be enforced from 6 a.m. 
until 7 p.m. on June 21 and June 22, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
document, call or email MST1 Joseph McCollum, Prevention Department, 
Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI at (414) 747-7148, 
email joseph.p.mccollum@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulation listed in 33 CFR 100.903, Harborfest Dragon Boat Race; 
South Haven, MI. This special local regulation will be established on 
the Black River in South Haven, MI within the following coordinates 
starting at 42[deg]24'13.6'' N, 086[deg]16'41'' W; then southeast 
42[deg]24'12.6'' N, 086[deg]16'40'' W; then northeast to 
42[deg]24'19.2'' N, 086[deg]16'26.5'' W; then northwest to 
42[deg]24'20.22'' N, 086[deg]16'27.4'' W; then back to point of origin 
(NAD 83). This special local regulation will be enforced from 6 a.m. 
until 7 p.m. on June 21 and June 22, 2014.
    Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with 
prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that 
officer. Vessels will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the wake 
to a minimum, and in a manner which will not endanger participants in 
the event or any other craft. The rules contained in the above

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two sentences shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels 
of the patrol operating in the performance of their assigned duties. 
The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of 
any boat or vessel within the regatta area.
    This document is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.903, 
Harborfest Dragon Boat Race; South Haven, MI, and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In 
addition to this publication in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard 
will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this 
event via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. The 
Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene 
representative may be contacted via Channel 16, VHF-FM.

    Dated: May 27, 2014.
M.W. Sibley,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2014-13302 Filed 6-6-14; 8:45 am]
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