Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Missouri River, Atchison, KS, 81179-81181 [2015-32735]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 249 / Tuesday, December 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 5. Order No. 704 created the FERC Form No. 552 filing requirements. However, there is no delegated authority contained in the regulations similar to that found for the other forms administered by the Office of Enforcement. In order to create consistency among the delegations for forms administered by the Office of Enforcement, this rule amends 18 CFR 375.311(r) and (s) to add FERC Form No. 552 to the list of forms included in the delegations to the Director of the Office of Enforcement. III. Information Collection Statement 6. Review by the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is not required since this final rule does not contain new or modified information collection or recordkeeping requirements. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES IV. Environmental Analysis 7. The Commission is required to prepare an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for any action that may have a significant adverse effect on the human environment. Part 380 of the Commission’s regulations exempts certain actions from the requirement that an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. Included is an exemption for procedural, ministerial, or internal administrative actions. As this Final Rule falls within that exemption, issuance of the Rule does not represent a major federal action having a significant adverse effect on the human environment under the Commission’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, and, thus, does not require an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact Statement. V. Regulatory Flexibility Act 8. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA) generally requires a description and analysis of Final Rules that will have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Rules that are exempt from the notice and comment requirements of section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act are exempt from the RFA requirements. This Final Rule concerns matters of internal agency procedure and, therefore, an analysis under the RFA is not required. VI. Document Availability 9. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:24 Dec 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 view and/or print the contents of this document via the Internet through FERC’s Home Page (https:// www.ferc.gov) and in FERC’s Public Reference Room during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time) at 888 First Street NE., Room 2A, Washington DC 20426. 10. From FERC’s Home Page on the Internet, this information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field. 11. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the FERC’s Web site during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202–502–6652 (toll free at 1–866–208–3676) or email at ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov, or the Public Reference Room at 202–502– 8371, TTY 202–502–8659. Email the Public Reference Room at public.referenceroom@ferc.gov. VII. Effective Date and Congressional Notification 12. These regulations are effective January 28, 2016. This rule is exempt from the Congressional Review Act 9 under section 804 (3) because it relates to ‘‘agency management or personnel; or (C) any rule of agency organization, procedure, or practice that does not substantially affect the rights or obligations of non-agency parties.’’ 81179 § 375.311 Delegations to the Director of the Office of Enforcement. * * * * * (r) Deny or grant, in whole or in part, motions for extension of time to file, or requests for waiver of the requirements of the following forms, data collections, and reports: Annual Reports (Form Nos. 1, 1–F, 2, 2–A, and 6); Quarterly Reports (Form Nos. 3–Q and 6–Q); Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies (Form No. 60); Narrative Description of Service Company Functions (FERC–61); Annual Report of Natural Gas Transactions (Form No. 552); Report of Transmission Investment Activity (FERC–730); and Electric Quarterly Reports, as well as, where required, the electronic filing of such information (§ 385.2011 of this chapter, Procedures for filing on electronic media, paragraphs (a)(6), (c), and (e)). (s) Provide notification if a submitted Annual Report (Form Nos. 1, 1–F, 2, 2– A, and 6), Quarterly Report (Form Nos. 3–Q and 6–Q), Annual Report of Centralized Service Companies (Form No. 60), Narrative Description of Service Company Functions (FERC–61), Annual Report of Natural Gas Transactions (Form No. 552), Report of Transmission Investment Activity (FERC–730), or Electric Quarterly Report fails to comply with applicable statutory requirements, and with all applicable Commission rules, regulations, and orders for which a waiver has not been granted, or, when appropriate, notify a party that a submission is acceptable. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2015–32690 Filed 12–28–15; 8:45 am] List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 375 BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Authority delegations (Government agencies), Seals and insignia, Sunshine Act. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY By the Commission. Issued: December 22, 2015. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2014–0358] In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends Part 375, Chapter I, Title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows. PART 375—THE COMMISSION 1. The authority citation for Part 375 continues to read as follows: RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Missouri River, Atchison, KS ACTION: ■ Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551–557; 15 U.S.C. 717–717w, 3301–3432; 16 U.S.C. 791–825r, 2601–2645; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352. 2. In § 375.311, paragraphs (r) and (s) are revised to read as follows: ■ 95 PO 00000 U.S.C. 801–808. Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the Atchison Railroad Drawbridge, Mile 422.5, across the Missouri River at Atchison, KS. Under this rule the drawbridge will open on signal if at least a two-hour notification is given. This rule change allows the bridge to operate under the customary schedule SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29DER1.SGM 29DER1 81180 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 249 / Tuesday, December 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations that has been adopted by the waterway users. DATES: This rule is effective on January 28, 2016. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2014– 0358 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Eric Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, Bridge Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 314– 269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Acronyms 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 jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES II. Background Information and Regulatory History On April 10, 2015, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Missouri River, Atchison, KS’’ in the Federal Register (80 FR 19252). We received no comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority 33 U.S.C. 499. The Atchison Railroad Drawbridge crosses the Missouri River at mile 422.5 in Atchison, Kansas and operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.411 and 117.687 which apply to all drawbridges over the Missouri River. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed position is 37.5 feet above zero on this gage. Due to very limited drawspan openings and to codify the operating schedule that has been adopted by the waterway usersc, the Union Pacific Railroad requested a two-hour advance notice of opening the bridge’s drawspan during the commercial navigation season. The Union Pacific Railroad has documented the limited number of vessel openings per year at this bridge. This information is available at the Coast Guard Western Rivers, Bridge Branch; see the aforementioned contact information. Upon this request and further review by the Coast Guard, it was concluded VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:24 Dec 28, 2015 Jkt 238001 that a two-hour advance notice on drawspan openings of the Atchison Railroad Drawbridge would not create a consistency issue with other bridges on the Missouri River nor adversely affect navigation. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule The Coast Guard provided a comment period in which no comments were received. This rule adds special operating requirements codifying the customary advance notice for openings of the Atchison Railroad Bridge under 33 CFR part 117, subpart B as required under 33 CFR 117.8. The proposed change will add a paragraph (b) to 33 CFR 117.411, a reference to this paragraph in 33 CFR 117.687, and allow for bridge drawspan openings to take place provided at least a two-hour advance notice is given. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders (E.O.s) related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and E.O.s, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protesters. A. Regulatory Planning and Review E.O.s 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action and does not require a full assessment. As a matter of custom in the area, commercial mariners already provide advance notice; therefore this rule has little, if any, impact on current navigation. B. 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. The Coast Guard received no comments PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 from the Small Business Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule is neutral to all business entities operating on the waterway and simply requires a two-hour advance notice to open the bridge. As stated above, it is custom in the area to provide advance notice for a requested opening. This rule simply codifies such notice already given as a customary practice. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the bridge may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. 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. C. Collection of Information This rule calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Government 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 have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism E:\FR\FM\29DER1.SGM 29DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 249 / Tuesday, December 29, 2015 / Rules and Regulations principles and preemption requirements described in E.O. 13132. Also, 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. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. ■ 2. Revise § 117.411 to read as follows: E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act § 117.411 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. (a) The draws of the bridges across the Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the winter season between the date of closure and the date of opening of the commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draw need not open unless at least 24 hours advance notice is given. (b) The draw of the Atchison Railroad Bridge, Mile 422.5, Missouri River need not open unless a two-hour advance notice is given during the commercial navigation season. ■ 3. Revise § 117.687 to read as follows: F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a determination that this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or procedures for drawbridges. This action is categorically excluded from further review, under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES G. Protest Activities List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. 15:24 Dec 28, 2015 Missouri River. The draws of the bridges, except for the Atchison Railroad Bridge, Mile 422.5, see § 117.411(b) for further details, across the Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the winter season between the date of closure and date of opening of the commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draws need not open unless at least 24-hours advance notice is given. Dated: December 11, 2015. D.R. Callahan, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2015–32735 Filed 12–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 § 117.687 Missouri River. Jkt 238001 [Docket No. USCG–2015–0814] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Pontchartrain, Slidell, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Interim rule with request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is modifying the method of operation for the Norfolk SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 81181 Southern Railroad (Norfolk Southern or NSRR) Bascule Bridge across Lake Pontchartrain, mile 4.80, near Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The bridge owner, Norfolk Southern, requested in writing to operate the draw of the bridge remotely. This interim rule codifies the change in method of operation and increases the efficiency of railroad operations, allowing for the operation of the draw from another location, while allowing for comments regarding remote operations during the interim period. DATES: This interim rule is effective December 29, 2015. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before February 29, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments or view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type [USCG– 2015–0814]. in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. If you have questions on this interim rule, call or email Ms. Geri Robinson; Bridge Administration Branch, Eighth Coast Guard District; telephone 504–671– 2128, email geri.a.robinson@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking U.S.C. United States Code NSRR Norfolk Southern Railroad II. Background Information and Regulatory History The Coast Guard is issuing this interim 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 there will be no change to the operating schedule of E:\FR\FM\29DER1.SGM 29DER1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0358]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Missouri River, Atchison, KS

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that 
governs the Atchison Railroad Drawbridge, Mile 422.5, across the 
Missouri River at Atchison, KS. Under this rule the drawbridge will 
open on signal if at least a two-hour notification is given. This rule 
change allows the bridge to operate under the customary schedule

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that has been adopted by the waterway users.

DATES: This rule is effective on January 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2014-0358 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email Mr. Eric Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, 
Bridge Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378, email 
Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Acronyms

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Sec.  Section Symbol
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On April 10, 2015, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled, ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Missouri River, 
Atchison, KS'' in the Federal Register (80 FR 19252). We received no 
comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and 
none was held.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority 33 U.S.C. 499.
    The Atchison Railroad Drawbridge crosses the Missouri River at mile 
422.5 in Atchison, Kansas and operates in accordance with 33 CFR 
117.411 and 117.687 which apply to all drawbridges over the Missouri 
River. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed position is 
37.5 feet above zero on this gage. Due to very limited drawspan 
openings and to codify the operating schedule that has been adopted by 
the waterway usersc, the Union Pacific Railroad requested a two-hour 
advance notice of opening the bridge's drawspan during the commercial 
navigation season.
    The Union Pacific Railroad has documented the limited number of 
vessel openings per year at this bridge. This information is available 
at the Coast Guard Western Rivers, Bridge Branch; see the 
aforementioned contact information.
    Upon this request and further review by the Coast Guard, it was 
concluded that a two-hour advance notice on drawspan openings of the 
Atchison Railroad Drawbridge would not create a consistency issue with 
other bridges on the Missouri River nor adversely affect navigation.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule

    The Coast Guard provided a comment period in which no comments were 
received.
    This rule adds special operating requirements codifying the 
customary advance notice for openings of the Atchison Railroad Bridge 
under 33 CFR part 117, subpart B as required under 33 CFR 117.8. The 
proposed change will add a paragraph (b) to 33 CFR 117.411, a reference 
to this paragraph in 33 CFR 117.687, and allow for bridge drawspan 
openings to take place provided at least a two-hour advance notice is 
given.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders (E.O.s) related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our 
analyses based on a number of these statutes and E.O.s, and we discuss 
First Amendment rights of protesters.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    E.O.s 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and 
benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is 
necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. 
E.O. 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and 
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting 
flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ``significant 
regulatory action,'' under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, it has not been 
reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action and does 
not require a full assessment. As a matter of custom in the area, 
commercial mariners already provide advance notice; therefore this rule 
has little, if any, impact on current navigation.

B. 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. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 
605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.
    This rule is neutral to all business entities operating on the 
waterway and simply requires a two-hour advance notice to open the 
bridge. As stated above, it is custom in the area to provide advance 
notice for a requested opening. This rule simply codifies such notice 
already given as a customary practice. While some owners or operators 
of vessels intending to transit the bridge may be small entities, for 
the reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    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.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Government

    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 have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism

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principles and preemption requirements described in E.O. 13132.
    Also, 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.

E. 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.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a 
determination that this action is one of a category of actions which do 
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human 
environment. This rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or 
procedures for drawbridges. This action is categorically excluded from 
further review, under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the 
Instruction.
    Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an 
environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion 
determination are not required for this rule.

G. 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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.
    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland 
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.


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2. Revise Sec.  117.411 to read as follows:


Sec.  117.411  Missouri River.

    (a) The draws of the bridges across the Missouri River shall open 
on signal; except during the winter season between the date of closure 
and the date of opening of the commercial navigation season as 
published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draw need not open unless 
at least 24 hours advance notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Atchison Railroad Bridge, Mile 422.5, Missouri 
River need not open unless a two-hour advance notice is given during 
the commercial navigation season.
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3. Revise Sec.  117.687 to read as follows:


Sec.  117.687  Missouri River.

    The draws of the bridges, except for the Atchison Railroad Bridge, 
Mile 422.5, see Sec.  117.411(b) for further details, across the 
Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the winter season 
between the date of closure and date of opening of the commercial 
navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the 
draws need not open unless at least 24-hours advance notice is given.

    Dated: December 11, 2015.
D.R. Callahan,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-32735 Filed 12-28-15; 8:45 am]
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