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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0057]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New
Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW),
Atlantic City, NJ
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the US40–322
(Albany Avenue) Bridge across the
NJICW (Inside Thorofare), mile 70.0, at
Atlantic City, NJ. The deviation is
necessary to accommodate the free
movement of pedestrians and vehicles
during the 2017 Atlantic City
IRONMAN Triathlon. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: The deviation is effective from 6
a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 17, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2017–0057] 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 Mr. Martin
Bridges, Bridge Administration Branch
Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone
757–398–6422, email Martin.A.Bridges@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The event
director, DelMoSports, LLC, with
approval from the New Jersey
Department of Transportation, who
owns and operates the US40–322
(Albany Avenue) Bridge across the
NJICW (Inside Thorofare), mile 70.0, at
Atlantic City, NJ, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations. This temporary
deviation is necessary to accommodate
the free movement of pedestrians and
vehicles during the 2017 Atlantic City
IRONMAN Triathlon. The bridge is a
double bascule bridge and has a vertical
clearance in the closed position of 10
feet above mean high water.
The current operating schedule is set
out in 33 CFR 117.733(f). Under this
temporary deviation, the bridge will be
maintained in the closed-to-navigation
position from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
September 17, 2017. The NJICW (Inside
Thorofare) is used by recreational
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vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully
coordinated the restrictions with
waterway users in publishing this
temporary deviation.
Vessels able to pass through the
bridge in the closed position may do so
at anytime. The bridge will be able to
open for emergencies and there is no
immediate alternate route for vessels
unable to pass through the bridge in the
closed position. The Coast Guard will
also inform the users of the waterway
through our Local and Broadcast Notice
to Mariners of the change in operating
schedule for the bridge so that vessels
can arrange their transits to minimize
any impacts 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 26, 2017.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0152]
RIN 1625–AA87
Security Zone; Schuylkill River,
Philadelphia, PA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary security zone
on the waters of the Schuylkill River,
Philadelphia, PA. This temporary
security zone is intended to restrict
vessels from portions of the Schuylkill
River during the 2017 National Football
League (NFL) Draft from April 27
through April 29, 2017. During the
enforcement period, no unauthorized
vessels or people will be permitted to
enter or move within the security zone
without permission from the Captain of
the Port or designated representative.
This security zone is necessary to
provide security on navigable waters
near the event.
DATES: This rule is effective without
actual notice from April 27, 2017
through 6:00 p.m. on April 29, 2017. For
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purposes of enforcement, actual notice
will be used from 10:00 a.m. on April
27 through April 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
0152 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 MST1 Thomas Simkins, U.S.
Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay,
Waterways Management Division, Coast
Guard; telephone (215) 271–4889, email
Tom.J.Simkins@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
COTP Captain of the Port
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment
pursuant to authority under section 4(a)
of the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are
impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest. Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking with
respect to this rule because doing so
would be impracticable and contrary to
the public interest. The final details for
the security zone were not known until
April 10, 2017, preventing the Coast
Guard from issuing a notice of proposed
rulemaking with opportunity for public
comment. Delaying this action to allow
an opportunity for public comment
would be contrary to the rule’s
objectives of ensuring safety of life on
the navigable waters and protection near
the event.
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 because doing so
would be impracticable and contrary to
the public interest. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the
rule’s objectives of ensuring safety of
life on the navigable waters and
protection near the event.
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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. The
Captain of the Port Delaware Bay has
determined that this temporary security
zone is necessary to provide security
during the NFL Draft, and protect
against sabotage or terrorist attacks to
human life, vessels, mariners, and
waterfront facilities at or near this event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
From April 27, 2017 through April 29,
2017, the NFL Draft will take place at
the Philadelphia Museum of Art in
Philadelphia, PA. The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary security zone
in a portion of the Schuylkill River,
Philadelphia, PA. The security zone
includes all the waters of the Schuylkill
River from the Market Street Bridge
north to the Fairmount dam.
Access to this security zone will be
restricted during the specified date and
time period. Only vessels or persons
specifically authorized by the Captain of
the Port Delaware Bay or designated
representative may enter or remain in
the regulated area. This security zone
will be effective and enforced from
April 27, 2017 through April 29, 2017.
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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
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 size, location, duration,
and time-of-year of the security zone.
Vessel traffic will be able to safely
transit around this security zone which
will impact a small designated area of
the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA,
for less than 12 hours. Moreover, the
Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice
to Mariners via VHF–FM marine
channel 16 regarding the security zone,
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under the regulation vessel operators
may request permission to enter the
zone.
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 security
zone 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 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
Governments
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
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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 M16475.1D,
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 it is one of a category
of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment. This rule
adjusts rates in accordance with
applicable statutory and regulatory
mandates. It is categorically excluded
under section 2.B.2, figure 2–1,
paragraph 34(g) of the Instruction,
which pertains to minor regulatory
changes that are editorial or procedural
in nature. A Record of Environmental
Consideration (REC) supporting this
determination is available in the docket
where indicated in the ADDRESSES
section of this preamble.
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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
45 CFR Part 1609
Legal Services Corporation.
Final rule.
This final rule revises the
Legal Services Corporation (LSC or
Corporation) regulation regarding feegenerating cases. This rule clarifies the
definition of ‘‘fee-generating case,’’
clarifies that brief advice is permitted by
the regulation, and revises how a
recipient accounts for attorneys’ fees
awards.
SUMMARY:
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.T05–0152 to read as
follows:
■
§ 165.T05–0152 Security Zone; Schuylkill
River; Philadelphia, PA.
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LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
ACTION:
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(a) Definitions. As used in this
section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, including a Coast Guard
petty officer, warrant or commissioned
officer operating a Coast Guard vessel
and a Federal, State, and local law
enforcement officer designated by or
assisting the Captain of the Port,
Delaware Bay in the enforcement of the
security zone.
(b) Location. The following area is a
security zone: All the waters of the
Schuylkill River from the Market Street
Bridge north to the Fairmount dam.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general
security zone regulations in subpart D of
this part, persons may not enter the
security zone described in paragraph (b)
of this section unless authorized by the
COTP or the COTP’s designated
representative.
(2) To request permission to enter the
security zone, contact the COTP or the
COTP’s representative on VHF–FM
channel 16. All persons and vessels in
the security zone must comply with all
lawful orders or directions given to
them by the COTP or the COTP’s
designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from April 27, 2017
through April 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. each day.
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AGENCY:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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[FR Doc. 2017–08819 Filed 4–27–17; 4:40 pm]
Fee-Generating Cases
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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Dated: April 24, 2017.
Benjamin A. Cooper,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the
Port, Delaware Bay.
This final rule is effective on
June 1, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stefanie K. Davis, Assistant General
Counsel, Legal Services Corporation,
3333 K Street NW., Washington, DC
20007; (202) 295–1563 (phone), (202)
337–6519 (fax), or sdavis@lsc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
I. Background
Section 1007(b)(1) of the Legal
Services Corporation Act of 1974
prohibits recipients from using LSC
funds ‘‘to provide legal assistance
(except in accordance with guidelines
promulgated by the Corporation) with
respect to any fee-generating case[.]’’ 42
U.S.C. 2996f(b)(1). LSC implemented
this provision through 45 CFR part
1609. In the preamble to the original
part 1609, LSC explained that the
private bar is generally ‘‘eager to accept
contingent fee cases and cases in which
there may be an award of attorneys’ fees
to be paid by the opposing party
pursuant to [statute].’’ 41 FR 38505,
Sept. 10, 1976. LSC therefore drafted
part 1609 to ‘‘insure that recipients do
not use scarce legal services resources
when private attorneys are available to
provide effective representation and
. . . assist eligible clients to obtain
appropriate and effective legal
assistance.’’ 45 CFR 1609.1(a), (b).
Nevertheless, LSC recognized that
‘‘there may be instances when no
private attorney is willing to represent
an individual, because the recovery of a
fee is unlikely, the potential fee is too
small, or some other reason.’’ 41 FR
38505.
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To balance these considerations, LSC
(1) defined ‘‘fee-generating case’’ to
prohibit recipients from accepting cases
that a private attorney would take, and
(2) provided exceptions to the
prohibition when adequate
representation by the private bar is
unavailable and contains safeguards to
prevent recipients from taking cases the
private bar would accept. Id. The
definition of ‘‘fee-generating case’’
includes ‘‘every situation in which an
attorney reasonably may expect to
receive a fee for services from any
source except the client.’’ Id.
Specifically, LSC defined ‘‘feegenerating case’’ as ‘‘any case or matter
which, if undertaken on behalf of an
eligible client by an attorney in private
practice, reasonably may be expected to
result in a fee for legal services from an
award to a client, from public funds, or
from the opposing party.’’ Id. In
§ 1609.3, LSC established circumstances
in which a recipient may use LSC funds
to provide legal assistance in a feegenerating case, such as after the case
has been rejected by the local lawyer
referral service or by two private
attorneys. 45 CFR 1609.3(a)(1).
In 1996, LSC proposed two changes to
clarify the meaning of ‘‘fee-generating
case.’’ First, LSC proposed ‘‘[a] technical
numerical change’’ to the definition of
‘‘fee-generating case’’ which was
intended ‘‘to clarify that the definition
includes fees from three sources: an
award (1) to a client, (2) from public
funds, or (3) from the opposing party.’’
61 FR 45765, Aug. 29, 1996. This
proposed change resulted in comments
about whether LSC intended to make
substantive changes to the definition. 62
FR 19398, Apr. 21, 1997. Because LSC
did not intend to change the definition
and sought to avoid confusion about its
intent, the Board of Directors (‘‘Board’’)
rejected the numerical changes
proposed in the Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (‘‘NPRM’’). Id.
Nevertheless, the Board implemented
a second proposed change by adopting
language that explained what is not a
‘‘fee-generating case.’’ Id. The revision
excluded court appointments from the
definition because such cases, even
where fees are paid, are considered a
professional obligation. Id.
Additionally, the revision excluded
situations where recipients undertake
representation under a contract with a
government agency or other entity and
the agency or entity pays the recipient
‘‘because a contract payment does not
constitute fees that come from an award
to a client or attorneys’ fees that come
from the losing party in a case, or from
public funds.’’ Id.; see 45 CFR 1609.2(b).
LSC has not made substantive changes
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0152]
RIN 1625-AA87
Security Zone; Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone on
the waters of the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA. This temporary
security zone is intended to restrict vessels from portions of the
Schuylkill River during the 2017 National Football League (NFL) Draft
from April 27 through April 29, 2017. During the enforcement period, no
unauthorized vessels or people will be permitted to enter or move
within the security zone without permission from the Captain of the
Port or designated representative. This security zone is necessary to
provide security on navigable waters near the event.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from April 27, 2017
through 6:00 p.m. on April 29, 2017. For purposes of enforcement,
actual notice will be used from 10:00 a.m. on April 27 through April
27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0152 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 MST1 Thomas Simkins, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware
Bay, Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone (215) 271-
4889, email Tom.J.Simkins@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
COTP Captain of the Port
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking with
respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The final details for the security
zone were not known until April 10, 2017, preventing the Coast Guard
from issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking with opportunity for
public comment. Delaying this action to allow an opportunity for public
comment would be contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring safety
of life on the navigable waters and protection near the event.
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 because doing so would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Delaying the
effective date would be contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring
safety of life on the navigable waters and protection near the event.
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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. The Captain of the Port Delaware Bay has determined that this
temporary security zone is necessary to provide security during the NFL
Draft, and protect against sabotage or terrorist attacks to human life,
vessels, mariners, and waterfront facilities at or near this event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
From April 27, 2017 through April 29, 2017, the NFL Draft will take
place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, PA. The Coast
Guard is establishing a temporary security zone in a portion of the
Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA. The security zone includes all the
waters of the Schuylkill River from the Market Street Bridge north to
the Fairmount dam.
Access to this security zone will be restricted during the
specified date and time period. Only vessels or persons specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or designated
representative may enter or remain in the regulated area. This security
zone will be effective and enforced from April 27, 2017 through April
29, 2017.
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 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 size,
location, duration, and time-of-year of the security zone. Vessel
traffic will be able to safely transit around this security zone which
will impact a small designated area of the Schuylkill River,
Philadelphia, PA, for less than 12 hours. Moreover, the Coast Guard
will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16
regarding the security zone, under the regulation vessel operators may
request permission to enter the zone.
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
security zone 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 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 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 M16475.1D, 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 it
is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule adjusts rates in accordance with applicable statutory and
regulatory mandates. It is categorically excluded under section 2.B.2,
figure 2-1, paragraph 34(g) of the Instruction, which pertains to minor
regulatory changes that are editorial or procedural in nature. A Record
of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated in the ADDRESSES section of
this preamble.
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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.T05-0152 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T05-0152 Security Zone; Schuylkill River; Philadelphia, PA.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard petty
officer, warrant or commissioned officer operating a Coast Guard vessel
and a Federal, State, and local law enforcement officer designated by
or assisting the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay in the enforcement
of the security zone.
(b) Location. The following area is a security zone: All the waters
of the Schuylkill River from the Market Street Bridge north to the
Fairmount dam.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in
subpart D of this part, persons may not enter the security zone
described in paragraph (b) of this section unless authorized by the
COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To request permission to enter the security zone, contact the
COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16. All persons and
vessels in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated
representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from April
27, 2017 through April 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.
Dated: April 24, 2017.
Benjamin A. Cooper,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay.
[FR Doc. 2017-08819 Filed 4-27-17; 4:40 pm]
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