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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0196]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Red
River, Alexandria, LA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the US 165
(Jackson Street) Drawbridge across the
Red River, mile 88.6, at Alexandria,
Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to
allow the bridge owner time to install
new pinion bearings essential to the
continued safe operation of the
drawbridge. This deviation allows the
bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position for approximately 6
days spanning a 2-week period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
May 31, 2016 through June 9, 2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, (USCG–2016–0196) is
available at 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 deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Eric A.
Washburn, Bridge Administrator,
Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone
314–269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@
uscg.mil.
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SUMMARY:
The
Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development requested a temporary
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deviation for the US 165 (Jackson Street)
Drawbridge, across the Red River, mile
88.6, at Alexandria, Louisiana. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position from 8
a.m. on May 31, 2016 to 8 p.m. on June
2, 2016 and from 8 a.m. on June 7, 2016
to 8 p.m. on June 9, 2016. This deviation
is necessary for the bridge owner to
install new pinion bearings.
The US 165 (Jackson Street)
Drawbridge currently operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.491(b).
The US 165 (Jackson Street)
Drawbridge provides a vertical
clearance of 40.0 feet above normal pool
in the closed-to-navigation position.
Navigation on the waterway consists
primarily of commercial tows and
recreational watercraft and will not be
significantly impacted. This temporary
deviation has been coordinated with
waterway users. No objections were
received.
The bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies and there are no alternate
routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Red River. The Coast Guard will
also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast
Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so the
vessel operators can arrange their
transits to minimize any impact caused
by the temporary deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: April 20, 2016.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2016–0272]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, North
Shore Oahu, HI—Recovery Operations
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
the navigable waters of the North Shore
of Oahu approximately 2.5NM North
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West of Hale’iwa small boat harbor. The
safety zone will encompass all waters
extending one nautical mile in all
directions around the location of
ongoing salvage operations, as described
below. The safety zone is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from potential
hazards associated with ongoing
operations to salvage the remains of two
downed helicopters in this area. A
temporary safety zone was previously
enforced in the same area from March
4, 2016 through April 01, 2016 to
protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from the potential
hazards associated with these salvage
operations. A new temporary safety
zone in the area is necessary to
complete recovery of the debris from the
helicopters. Entry of vessels or persons
into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of
the Port (COTP) Honolulu or his
designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective without
actual notice from April 25, 2016
through 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29,
2016. For the purposes of enforcement,
actual notice will be used from 3:00
p.m. (HST) on April 1, 2016 until April
25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–
0272 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 concerning this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander
Nicolas Jarboe, Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Honolulu at (808) 541–4359 or
nicolas.a.jarboe@uscg.mil, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
COTP Captain of the Port
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
On January 15, 2016, the Coast Guard
was informed of a helicopter crash off
the North Shore of Oahu between
Ka’Ena Point and Kahuku Point. The
COTP Honolulu determined that
potential hazards associated with the
salvage efforts constitute a safety
concern for anyone within the
designated safety zone. This rule is
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necessary to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment within the
navigable waters of the safety zone
while salvage operations remain ongoing.
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment pursuant to the
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. An NPRM is
impracticable because Sector Honolulu
was notified on March 29, 2016 of the
need for ongoing salvage operations in
response to the mishap. Thus, delaying
the effective date of this rule to wait for
a comment period to run would be
impracticable because it would inhibit
the Coast Guard’s ability to protect the
public and vessels from the hazards
associated with the on-going salvage
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 this
temporary rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. For the same reasons
discussed in the preceding paragraph,
waiting for a 30 day notice period to run
would be impracticable.
within the COTP zone (See 33 CFR
3.70–10) and will encompass all waters
extending one nautical mile in all
directions around the location of the
salvage operations being conducted in
location 21°38′01″ N., 158°07′54″ W.
This zone extends from the surface of
the water to the ocean floor and is
intended to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment in these
navigable waters from potential hazards
associated with the salvage operations
of two downed helicopters in this area.
No vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the safety zone absent the express
authorization of the COTP or his
designated representative.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive order 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.
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III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. On
January 15, 2016, the Coast Guard was
informed of a helicopter crash off the
North Shore of Oahu between Ka’Ena
Point and Kahuku Point. The COTP
Honolulu determined that potential
hazards associated with the salvage
efforts constitute a safety concern for
anyone within the designated safety
zone. This rule is necessary to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment within the navigable
waters of the safety zone while salvage
operations remain on-going.
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
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.
We conclude that this rule is not a
significant regulatory action because we
anticipate that it will have minimal
impact on the economy, will not
interfere with other agencies, will not
adversely alter the budget of any grant
or loan recipients, and will not raise any
novel legal or policy issues. The safety
zone created by this rule will be
relatively small and vessels can safely
navigate around it. Under certain
conditions, moreover, vessels may still
transit through the safety zone when
permitted by the Captain of the Port.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone
from 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 1, 2016
through 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29,
2016, or until the salvage operations are
complete, whichever is earlier. If the
safety zone is terminated prior to April
29, 2016, the Coast Guard will provide
notice via a broadcast notice to
mariners. The safety zone is located
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
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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 safety
zone may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section V.A above, this
rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of 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 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,
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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 a safety
zone with a duration of twenty eight
days or until the salvage operations are
complete. It is categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph
34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant
Instruction.
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.
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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:
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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.T14–1035 to read as
follows:
■
§ 165.T14–1035 Safety Zone; Pacific
Ocean, North Shore Oahu, HI—Recovery
Operations.
(a) Location. The safety zone is
located within the COTP zone (See 33
CFR 3.70–10) and will encompass all
waters extending one nautical mile in
all directions around the location of the
salvage operations being conducted in
location 21°38′01″ N., 158°07′54″ W.
This zone extends from the surface of
the water to the ocean floor.
(b) Enforcement period. This
regulation will be enforced from 3:00
p.m. (HST) on April 1, 2016 through
3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29, 2016, or
until the salvage operations are
complete, whichever is earlier. If the
safety zone is terminated prior 3:00 p.m.
(HST) on April 29, 2016, the Coast
Guard will provide notice via a
broadcast notice to mariners.
(c) Regulations. The general
regulations governing safety zones
contained in § 165.20 apply to the safety
zone created by this temporary section.
(1) All persons are required to comply
with the general regulations governing
safety zones found in this part.
(2) Entry into or remaining in this
zone is prohibited unless expressly
authorized by the COTP or his
designated representative.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the
safety zone identified in paragraph (a) of
this section may contact the COTP at the
Command Center telephone number
(808) 842–2600 and (808) 842–2601, fax
(808) 842–2642 or on VHF channel 16
(156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to
transit the zone. If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
COTP or his designated representative
and proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course
while in the zone.
(4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be
assisted in the patrol and enforcement
of the safety zone by Federal, State, and
local agencies.
(d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP
will cause notice of the enforcement of
the safety zone described in this section
to be made by verbal broadcasts and
written notice to mariners and the
general public.
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(e) Definitions. As used in this
section, designated representative
means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been
authorized by the COTP to assist in
enforcing the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section.
Dated: March 30, 2016.
S.N. Gilreath,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Honolulu.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2016–0227]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Newport Beach Harbor
Grand Canal Bridge Construction;
Newport Beach, CA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone in
the waters of the Newport Harbor Grand
Canal on Balboa Island. This temporary
safety zone is being established to
provide for the safety of the waterway
users during bridge construction over a
10 month period. Transiting through or
within this temporary safety zone is
prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Los Angeles—Long Beach, or her
designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective without
actual notice from April 25, 2016
through January 31, 2017. For purposes
of enforcement, actual notice will be
used from April 4, 2016 until April 25,
2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–
0227 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 BMC James Morgia, Waterways
Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Los Angeles—Long Beach; telephone
(310) 521–3860, email James.M.Morgia@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2016-0272]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, North Shore Oahu, HI--Recovery
Operations
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
the navigable waters of the North Shore of Oahu approximately 2.5NM
North West of Hale'iwa small boat harbor. The safety zone will
encompass all waters extending one nautical mile in all directions
around the location of ongoing salvage operations, as described below.
The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards associated with ongoing operations
to salvage the remains of two downed helicopters in this area. A
temporary safety zone was previously enforced in the same area from
March 4, 2016 through April 01, 2016 to protect personnel, vessels, and
the marine environment from the potential hazards associated with these
salvage operations. A new temporary safety zone in the area is
necessary to complete recovery of the debris from the helicopters.
Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu or
his designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from April 25, 2016
through 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29, 2016. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April
1, 2016 until April 25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0272 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 concerning this
rule, call or email Lieutenant Commander Nicolas Jarboe, Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu at (808) 541-4359
or nicolas.a.jarboe@uscg.mil, respectively.
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
COTP Captain of the Port
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
On January 15, 2016, the Coast Guard was informed of a helicopter
crash off the North Shore of Oahu between Ka'Ena Point and Kahuku
Point. The COTP Honolulu determined that potential hazards associated
with the salvage efforts constitute a safety concern for anyone within
the designated safety zone. This rule is
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necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment
within the navigable waters of the safety zone while salvage operations
remain on-going.
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to the 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. An NPRM is impracticable because Sector
Honolulu was notified on March 29, 2016 of the need for ongoing salvage
operations in response to the mishap. Thus, delaying the effective date
of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would be impracticable
because it would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect the
public and vessels from the hazards associated with the on-going
salvage 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 this temporary rule
effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
For the same reasons discussed in the preceding paragraph, waiting for
a 30 day notice period to run would be impracticable.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. On January 15, 2016, the Coast Guard was informed of a helicopter
crash off the North Shore of Oahu between Ka'Ena Point and Kahuku
Point. The COTP Honolulu determined that potential hazards associated
with the salvage efforts constitute a safety concern for anyone within
the designated safety zone. This rule is necessary to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment within the navigable
waters of the safety zone while salvage operations remain on-going.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April
1, 2016 through 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29, 2016, or until the salvage
operations are complete, whichever is earlier. If the safety zone is
terminated prior to April 29, 2016, the Coast Guard will provide notice
via a broadcast notice to mariners. The safety zone is located within
the COTP zone (See 33 CFR 3.70-10) and will encompass all waters
extending one nautical mile in all directions around the location of
the salvage operations being conducted in location 21[deg]38'01'' N.,
158[deg]07'54'' W. This zone extends from the surface of the water to
the ocean floor and is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment in these navigable waters from potential hazards
associated with the salvage operations of two downed helicopters in
this area. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety
zone absent the express authorization of the COTP or his designated
representative.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive order 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 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.
We conclude that this rule is not a significant regulatory action
because we anticipate that it will have minimal impact on the economy,
will not interfere with other agencies, will not adversely alter the
budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel
legal or policy issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be
relatively small and vessels can safely navigate around it. Under
certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit through the
safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.
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
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of 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
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,
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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 a safety zone with a duration of twenty eight days or
until the salvage operations are complete. It is categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant Instruction.
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.T14-1035 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T14-1035 Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, North Shore Oahu, HI--
Recovery Operations.
(a) Location. The safety zone is located within the COTP zone (See
33 CFR 3.70-10) and will encompass all waters extending one nautical
mile in all directions around the location of the salvage operations
being conducted in location 21[deg]38'01'' N., 158[deg]07'54'' W. This
zone extends from the surface of the water to the ocean floor.
(b) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from 3:00
p.m. (HST) on April 1, 2016 through 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29, 2016,
or until the salvage operations are complete, whichever is earlier. If
the safety zone is terminated prior 3:00 p.m. (HST) on April 29, 2016,
the Coast Guard will provide notice via a broadcast notice to mariners.
(c) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones
contained in Sec. 165.20 apply to the safety zone created by this
temporary section.
(1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations
governing safety zones found in this part.
(2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless
expressly authorized by the COTP or his designated representative.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the safety zone identified in
paragraph (a) of this section may contact the COTP at the Command
Center telephone number (808) 842-2600 and (808) 842-2601, fax (808)
842-2642 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to transit
the zone. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the COTP or his designated representative and
proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while
in the zone.
(4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
(d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP will cause notice of the
enforcement of the safety zone described in this section to be made by
verbal broadcasts and written notice to mariners and the general
public.
(e) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has
been authorized by the COTP to assist in enforcing the safety zone
described in paragraph (a) of this section.
Dated: March 30, 2016.
S.N. Gilreath,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Honolulu.
[FR Doc. 2016-09517 Filed 4-22-16; 8:45 am]
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