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TABLE 2—Continued
• Date: August 6, 2016.
• Time: 09:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Under the provisions of 33 CFR
165.160, vessels may not enter the safety
zones unless given permission from the
COTP or a designated representative.
Spectator vessels may transit outside the
safety zones but may not anchor, block,
loiter in, or impede the transit of other
vessels. The Coast Guard may be
assisted by other Federal, State, or local
law enforcement agencies in enforcing
this regulation.
This notice is issued under authority
of 33 CFR 165.160(a) and 5 U.S.C.
552(a). In addition to this notice in the
Federal Register, the Coast Guard will
provide mariners with advanced
notification of enforcement periods via
the Local Notice to Mariners and marine
information broadcasts. If the COTP
determines that a safety zone need not
be enforced for the full duration stated
in this notice, a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners may be used to grant general
permission to enter the safety zone.
Dated: March 18, 2016.
M.H. Day,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port New York.
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2016–0237]
RIN 1625–AA11
Regulated Navigation Area; Columbia
River, Kalama, WA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a Regulated Navigation
Area (RNA) covering the waters of the
Columbia River between river miles 71
and 73, in the vicinity of the mouth of
the Kalama River. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of the
persons and vessels conducting salvage
operations on the subject waters at the
Port of Kalama in Kalama, WA.
Specifically, this regulation implements
a no-wake requirement for vessels
operating in the RNA during those
salvage operations.
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SUMMARY:
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I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
[FR Doc. 2016–09024 Filed 4–18–16; 8:45 am]
ACTION:
This rule is effective without
actual notice from April 19, 2016
through April 30, 2016. For the
purposes of enforcement, actual notice
will be used from April 7, 2016 through
April 19, 2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–
0237 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Mr. Kenneth Lawrenson,
Waterways Management Division,
Marine Safety Unit Portland, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 503–240–9319, email
msupdxwwm@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary 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)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because to do
so would be impracticable since the
salvage operations are on-going and
delaying promulgation of the regulation
could result in injury or damage to the
persons and vessels conducting those
operations.
We are issuing this rule, and under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
that good cause exists for making it
effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register.
Delaying the effective date until 30 days
after publication would be
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impracticable since the salvage
operations are on-going and delaying
promulgation of the regulation could
result in injury or damage to the persons
and vessels conducting those
operations.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
Captain of the Port Columbia River
(COTP) has determined that the wake
created by vessels transiting the waters
of the Columbia River, between river
miles 71 and 73, creates a safety hazard
for the persons, including divers, and
vessels engaged in salvage operations
involving the M/V SPARNA at the Port
of Kalama in Kalama, WA. As such, this
rule is necessary to ensure the safety of
those persons, including divers, and
vessels.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
The on-going salvage operations at the
Port of Kalama, in Kalama, WA, involve
underwater dive operations with
support vessels. These operations are,
by their nature, hazardous and sensitive
to water movement. Wakes from passing
vessels could pose significant risks of
injury or death to the involved
personnel and risks of damage to
involved vessels. In order to mitigate the
safety risks vessel wakes pose to these
operations, it is necessary to control
vessel movement through the area. The
purpose of this regulation is to ensure
the safety of waterway users for the
duration of this salvage operation. In
order to minimize such unexpected or
uncontrolled movement of water, the
RNA requires all vessels transiting this
area to operate in such a manner as to
create no wake. The RNA will
encompass all waters of the Columbia
River between river miles 71 and 73.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
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approaches that maximize net benefits.
Executive Order 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 Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed
by the Office of Management and
Budget.
This regulatory action determination
is based on the limited size, location,
duration of the RNA. In addition, vessel
traffic will be able to transit through this
RNA at any time.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 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 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.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the RNA
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 section.
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.
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C. 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).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Governments
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
principles and preemption requirements
described in Executive Order 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. If you
believe this rule has implications for
federalism or Indian tribes, please
contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above.
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 guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (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 the
temporary establishment of an RNA to
deal with an emergency situation for
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one week or longer in duration. It is
categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure
2–1 of the Commandant 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.
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 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
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:
■
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
2. Add § 165.T13–0237 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T13–0237 Regulated Navigation
Area; Columbia River, Kalama, WA.
(a) Location. The following area is a
Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): All
waters of the Columbia River between
river miles 71 and 73.
(b) Regulations. All vessels operating
within the RNA created in paragraph (a)
must proceed with caution and operate
in such a manner as to produce no
wake.
(c) Enforcement period. The RNA
created in paragraph (a) is effective from
April 7, 2016 through April 30, 2016.
The Captain of the Port, Columbia River
will provide any updates regarding the
enforcement period of the RNA via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Local
Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety
Information Bulletins, and/or other
appropriate means.
(d) Contact information. For questions
regarding this RNA and/or to report
violations contact U.S. Coast Guard
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Sector Columbia River at 503–861–6211
or via VHF-Channel 16.
Dated: April 6, 2016.
D.L. Cottrell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016–09027 Filed 4–18–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0180; FRL–9943–85]
Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This regulation establishes
tolerances for residues of cyprodinil in
or on Nut, Tree, Crop Group 14–12;
except almond and pistachio. Syngenta
Crop Protection, LLC requested these
tolerances under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
DATES: This regulation is effective April
19, 2016. Objections and requests for
hearings must be received on or before
June 20, 2016, and must be filed in
accordance with the instructions
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION).
SUMMARY:
The docket for this action,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number EPA–HQ–OPP–2015–0180, is
available at https://www.regulations.gov
or at the Office of Pesticide Programs
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket)
in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460–0001. The Public Reading Room
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the
Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744,
and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review
the visitor instructions and additional
information about the docket available
at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Lewis, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
DC 20460–0001; main telephone
number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by
this action if you are an agricultural
producer, food manufacturer, or
pesticide manufacturer. The following
list of North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) codes is
not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
provides a guide to help readers
determine whether this document
applies to them. Potentially affected
entities may include:
• Crop production (NAICS code 111).
• Animal production (NAICS code
112).
• Food manufacturing (NAICS code
311).
• Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
code 32532).
B. How can I get electronic access to
other related information?
You may access a frequently updated
electronic version of EPA’s tolerance
regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through
the Government Printing Office’s e-CFR
site at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/
40tab_02.tpl.
C. How can I file an objection or hearing
request?
Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21
U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation
and may also request a hearing on those
objections. You must file your objection
or request a hearing on this regulation
in accordance with the instructions
provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure
proper receipt by EPA, you must
identify docket ID number EPA–HQ–
OPP–2015–0180 in the subject line on
the first page of your submission. All
objections and requests for a hearing
must be in writing, and must be
received by the Hearing Clerk on or
before June 20, 2016. Addresses for mail
and hand delivery of objections and
hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR
178.25(b).
In addition to filing an objection or
hearing request with the Hearing Clerk
as described in 40 CFR part 178, please
submit a copy of the filing (excluding
any Confidential Business Information
(CBI)) for inclusion in the public docket.
Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be
disclosed publicly by EPA without prior
notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your
objection or hearing request, identified
by docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–
2015–0180, by one of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
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instructions for submitting comments.
Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be CBI or
other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute.
• Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
• Hand Delivery: To make special
arrangements for hand delivery or
delivery of boxed information, please
follow the instructions at https://
www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
Additional instructions on
commenting or visiting the docket,
along with more information about
dockets generally, is available at https://
www.epa.gov/dockets.
II. Summary of Petitioned-for Tolerance
In the Federal Register of April 22,
2015 (80 FR 22466) (FRL–9925–79),
EPA issued a document pursuant to
FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C.
346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a
pesticide petition (PP 4F8333) by
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, P.O.
Box 18300, Greensboro, NC 27419–
8300. The petition requested that 40
CFR 180.532 be amended by
establishing tolerances for residues of
the fungicide cyprodinil, 4-cyclopropyl6-methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine,
in or on Nut, Tree, Crop Group 14–12;
except almond and pistachio at 0.04
parts per million (ppm). That document
referenced a summary of the petition
prepared by Syngenta Crop Group, LLC,
the registrant, which is available in the
docket, https://www.regulations.gov.
Comments were received on the notice
of filing. EPA’s response to these
comments is discussed in Unit IV.C.
III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and
Determination of Safety
Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA
allows EPA to establish a tolerance (the
legal limit for a pesticide chemical
residue in or on a food) only if EPA
determines that the tolerance is ‘‘safe.’’
Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA
defines ‘‘safe’’ to mean that ‘‘there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will
result from aggregate exposure to the
pesticide chemical residue, including
all anticipated dietary exposures and all
other exposures for which there is
reliable information.’’ This includes
exposure through drinking water and in
residential settings, but does not include
occupational exposure. Section
408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to
give special consideration to exposure
of infants and children to the pesticide
chemical residue in establishing a
tolerance and to ‘‘ensure that there is a
reasonable certainty that no harm will
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2016-0237]
RIN 1625-AA11
Regulated Navigation Area; Columbia River, Kalama, WA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a Regulated Navigation Area
(RNA) covering the waters of the Columbia River between river miles 71
and 73, in the vicinity of the mouth of the Kalama River. This action
is necessary to provide for the safety of the persons and vessels
conducting salvage operations on the subject waters at the Port of
Kalama in Kalama, WA. Specifically, this regulation implements a no-
wake requirement for vessels operating in the RNA during those salvage
operations.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from April 19, 2016
through April 30, 2016. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice
will be used from April 7, 2016 through April 19, 2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0237 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Kenneth Lawrenson, Waterways Management Division,
Marine Safety Unit Portland, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 503-240-9319,
email msupdxwwm@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary 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)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because to do so would be impracticable since
the salvage operations are on-going and delaying promulgation of the
regulation could result in injury or damage to the persons and vessels
conducting those operations.
We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective
date until 30 days after publication would be impracticable since the
salvage operations are on-going and delaying promulgation of the
regulation could result in injury or damage to the persons and vessels
conducting those operations.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Columbia River (COTP) has determined that
the wake created by vessels transiting the waters of the Columbia
River, between river miles 71 and 73, creates a safety hazard for the
persons, including divers, and vessels engaged in salvage operations
involving the M/V SPARNA at the Port of Kalama in Kalama, WA. As such,
this rule is necessary to ensure the safety of those persons, including
divers, and vessels.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
The on-going salvage operations at the Port of Kalama, in Kalama,
WA, involve underwater dive operations with support vessels. These
operations are, by their nature, hazardous and sensitive to water
movement. Wakes from passing vessels could pose significant risks of
injury or death to the involved personnel and risks of damage to
involved vessels. In order to mitigate the safety risks vessel wakes
pose to these operations, it is necessary to control vessel movement
through the area. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure the
safety of waterway users for the duration of this salvage operation. In
order to minimize such unexpected or uncontrolled movement of water,
the RNA requires all vessels transiting this area to operate in such a
manner as to create no wake. The RNA will encompass all waters of the
Columbia River between river miles 71 and 73.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory
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approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 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
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget.
This regulatory action determination is based on the limited size,
location, duration of the RNA. In addition, vessel traffic will be able
to transit through this RNA at any time.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 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 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.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
RNA 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
section.
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 will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
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
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
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. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
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
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (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 the temporary establishment of an RNA to deal with an
emergency situation for one week or longer in duration. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of
Figure 2-1 of the Commandant 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.
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 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, 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; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T13-0237 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T13-0237 Regulated Navigation Area; Columbia River, Kalama,
WA.
(a) Location. The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area
(RNA): All waters of the Columbia River between river miles 71 and 73.
(b) Regulations. All vessels operating within the RNA created in
paragraph (a) must proceed with caution and operate in such a manner as
to produce no wake.
(c) Enforcement period. The RNA created in paragraph (a) is
effective from April 7, 2016 through April 30, 2016. The Captain of the
Port, Columbia River will provide any updates regarding the enforcement
period of the RNA via Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to
Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins, and/or other appropriate
means.
(d) Contact information. For questions regarding this RNA and/or to
report violations contact U.S. Coast Guard
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Sector Columbia River at 503-861-6211 or via VHF-Channel 16.
Dated: April 6, 2016.
D.L. Cottrell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2016-09027 Filed 4-18-16; 8:45 am]
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