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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0916]
Special Local Regulation; Southern
California Annual Marine Events for
the San Diego Captain of the Port
Zone—San Diego Parade of Lights
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will enforce
the San Diego Parade of Lights special
local regulations on the waters of San
Diego Bay, California on December 17,
2017. These special local regulations are
necessary to provide for the safety of the
participants, crew, spectators, sponsor
vessels, and general users of the
waterway. During the enforcement
period, persons and vessels are
prohibited from anchoring, blocking,
loitering, or impeding within this
regulated area unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port, or his designated
representative.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
100.1101 will be enforced from 4:30
p.m. through 8:30 p.m. on December 17,
2017 for Item 5 in Table 1 of § 100.1101.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this
publication of enforcement, call or
email Lieutenant Junior Grade Briana
Biagas, Waterways Management, U.S.
Coast Guard Sector San Diego, CA;
telephone (619) 278–7656, email
D11MarineEventsSD@uscg.mil.
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The Coast
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regulations in 33 CFR 100.1101 for the
San Diego Parade of Lights in San Diego
Bay Bay, CA in 33 CFR 100.1101, Table
1, Item 5 of that section from 4:30 p.m.
until 8:30 p.m. on December 17, 2017.
This enforcement action is being taken
to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during the event.
The Coast Guard’s regulation for
recurring marine events in the San
Diego Captain of the Port Zone
identifies the regulated entities and area
for this event. Under the provisions of
33 CFR 100.1101, persons and vessels
are prohibited from anchoring, blocking,
loitering, or impeding within this
regulated area, unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port, or his designated
representative. The Coast Guard may be
assisted by other Federal, State, or local
law enforcement agencies in enforcing
this regulation.
This document is issued under
authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 33 CFR
100.1101. In addition to this document
in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard
will provide the maritime community
with advance notification of this
enforcement period via the Local Notice
to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to
Mariners, and local advertising by the
event sponsor.
If the Captain of the Port Sector San
Diego or his designated representative
determines that the regulated area need
not be enforced for the full duration
stated on this document, he or she may
use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners or
other communications coordinated with
the event sponsor to grant general
permission to enter the regulated area.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Dated: December 5, 2017.
J.R. Buzzella,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port San Diego.
I. Table of Abbreviations
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0776]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Ashley River, Charleston, SC
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is modifying
the operating schedule that governs the
US17 Highway Bridges (Ashley River
Bridges), across the Ashley River, miles
2.4 and 2.5, in Charleston, SC. This rule
requires a bridge tender to be present
during daytime hours only from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. daily for on signal openings.
All other times a 12 hour advanced
notification is required. This
modification provides relief to vehicle
traffic congestion with minimal effect
on navigation.
DATES: This rule is effective January 16,
2018.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov. Type USCG–
2016–0776 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and
click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rulemaking.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email LT Justin Heck, Coast Guard
Sector Charleston, SC, Waterways
Management Division; telephone 843–
740–3184, email justin.c.heck@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
OMB Office of Management and Budget
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(Advance, Supplemental)
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SCDOT South Carolina Department of
Transportation
SC South Carolina
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
On April 24, 2017, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled, ‘‘Drawbridge Operation
Regulation; Ashley River, Charleston,
SC’’ in the Federal Register (82 FR
18879). We received no comments on
this rule.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 499.
The US17 Highway Bridges (Ashley
River Bridges), across the Ashley River,
miles 2.4 and 2.5, at Charleston, SC are
parallel double leaf bascule bridges.
Each bridge has a vertical clearance of
24 feet in the closed position at mean
high water and a horizontal clearance of
90 feet. Presently, in accordance with 33
CFR 117.915(a), the US17 Highway
Bridges (Ashley River Bridges) are
required to open on signal; except that,
from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through
Friday and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the
draws need to be opened only if at least
12 hours notice is given. The draws of
either bridge shall open as soon as
possible for the passage of vessels in an
emergency involving danger to life or
property.
On May 19, 2015, the HDR/ICA
contractor for South Carolina
Department of Transportation requested
that the Coast Guard review the current
bridge operating schedule to determine
whether a change could be made to
improve vehicle traffic flow in the area.
The bridge owner, South Carolina
Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
was consulted on this issue and
concurred with the recommendations
which would change the current 12
hour advance notice for a bridge
opening to include night time hours.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes
and the Final Rule
The Coast Guard provided a comment
period of 30 days and no comments
were received.
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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 protesters.
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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 13771 directs agencies
to control regulatory costs through a
budgeting process. 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 (OMB) and
pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive
Order 13771.
This regulatory action determination
is based on: (1) The ability for vessels
to transit the bridge given advanced
notice, (2) vessels that can transit under
the bridge without an opening may do
so at anytime, and (3) the draws of
either bridge shall open as soon as
possible for the passage of vessels in an
emergency.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980
(RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires federal agencies to consider the
potential impact of regulations on small
entities during rulemaking. The term
‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard received zero
comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rule. The Coast
Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b)
that this rule will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the bridge
may be small entities, for the reasons
stated in section V.A above, this rule
will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this rule. If the rule
would affect your small business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, above.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
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compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain
about this rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection
of information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Government
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and
the States, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. We have
analyzed this rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent
with the fundamental federalism
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.
No comments were received;
therefore, no changes were made to the
regulatory text.
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.
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F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guides the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have made a determination that this
action is one of a category of actions
which do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment. This rule
simply promulgates the operating
regulations or procedures for
drawbridges. This action is categorically
excluded from further review, under
figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the
Instruction. A Record of Environmental
Consideration and a Memorandum for
the Record are not required for this rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 117 as follows:
PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE
OPERATION REGULATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 117
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1;
and Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Amend § 117.915 by revising
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
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§ 117.915
Ashley River.
(a) The draws of the US17 Highway
Bridges (Ashley River Bridges), mile 2.4
and 2.5 at Charleston, SC shall open on
signal; except that, from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m.
daily, the draws shall open only if at
least 12 hours notice is given. The
draws of either bridge shall open as
soon as possible for the passage of
vessels in an emergency involving
danger to life or property.
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Peter J. Brown,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Seventh Coast Guard District.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R01–OAR–2015–0654; A–1–FRL–
9966–28–Region 1]
Air Plan Approval; CT;
Decommissioning of Stage II Vapor
Recovery Systems
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is approving a State
Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the Connecticut
Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection (CT DEEP).
This revision includes regulatory
amendments that require gasoline
dispensing facilities (GDFs) to
decommission their Stage II vapor
recovery systems on or before July 1,
2015, and a demonstration that such
removal is consistent with the Clean Air
Act and EPA guidance. This revision
also includes regulatory amendments
that strengthen Connecticut’s
requirements for Stage I vapor recovery
systems at GDFs. The intended effect of
this action is to approve Connecticut’s
revised vapor recovery regulations. This
action is being taken under the Clean
Air Act.
DATES: This rule is effective on January
16, 2018.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a
docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA–R01–OAR–
2015–0654. All documents in the docket
are listed on the https://
www.regulations.gov website. Although
listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other
information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material,
is not placed on the internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy
form. Publicly available docket
materials are available at https://
www.regulations.gov or at the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
New England Regional Office, Office of
Ecosystem Protection, Air Quality
Planning Unit, 5 Post Office Square—
Suite 100, Boston, MA. EPA requests
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that if at all possible, you contact the
contact listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
schedule your inspection. The Regional
Office’s official hours of business are
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
Rackauskas, Air Quality Planning Unit,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA New England Regional Office, 5
Post Office Square, Suite 100 [mail
code: OPE05–2], Boston, MA 02109–
3912, telephone number (617) 918–
1628, fax (617) 918–0628, email
rackauskas.eric@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Throughout this document whenever
‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean
EPA.
Table of Contents
I. Background and Purpose
II. Final Action
III. Incorporation by Reference
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. Background and Purpose
On April 10, 2017 (82 FR 17161), EPA
published a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPR) proposing approval
of a SIP revision submitted by the CT
DEEP on September 14, 2015. The SIP
revision consists of Connecticut’s newly
adopted section 22a–174–30a, Stage I
Vapor Recovery, of the Regulations of
Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) as
well as the following revised RCSA
sections:
• 22a–174–3a, Permit to Construct
and Operate Stationary Sources,
specifically 22a–174–3a(a);
• 22a–174–20, Control of Organic
Compound Emissions, specifically 22a–
174–20(a), 22a–174–20(b)(1) through
(b)(16), and 22a–174–20(ee); and
• 22a–174–32, Reasonably Available
Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile
Organic Compounds, specifically 22a–
174–32(b).
In addition, this SIP revision also
includes Public Act No. 13–120, An Act
Concerning Gasoline Vapor Recovery
Systems. Connecticut Public Act No.
13–120 revises section 22a–174e of the
Connecticut General Statutes (CGS). The
regulations and statute require the
decommissioning of Stage II vapor
recovery systems and strengthen Stage I
vapor recovery requirements. The SIP
submittal also includes a demonstration
that removal of Stage II vapor recovery
systems in Connecticut is consistent
with the Clean Air Act and EPA
guidance. Finally, the SIP revision
includes the withdrawal of RCSA
section 22a–174–30, Dispensing of
Gasoline/Stage I and Stage II Vapor
Recovery, from the Connecticut SIP.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0776]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Ashley River, Charleston, SC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that
governs the US17 Highway Bridges (Ashley River Bridges), across the
Ashley River, miles 2.4 and 2.5, in Charleston, SC. This rule requires
a bridge tender to be present during daytime hours only from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. daily for on signal openings. All other times a 12 hour advanced
notification is required. This modification provides relief to vehicle
traffic congestion with minimal effect on navigation.
DATES: This rule is effective January 16, 2018.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Type USCG-
2016-0776 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LT Justin Heck, Coast Guard Sector Charleston, SC,
Waterways Management Division; telephone 843-740-3184, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
OMB Office of Management and Budget
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Advance, Supplemental)
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Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
SCDOT South Carolina Department of Transportation
SC South Carolina
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
On April 24, 2017, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled, ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Ashley River,
Charleston, SC'' in the Federal Register (82 FR 18879). We received no
comments on this rule.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
499.
The US17 Highway Bridges (Ashley River Bridges), across the Ashley
River, miles 2.4 and 2.5, at Charleston, SC are parallel double leaf
bascule bridges. Each bridge has a vertical clearance of 24 feet in the
closed position at mean high water and a horizontal clearance of 90
feet. Presently, in accordance with 33 CFR 117.915(a), the US17 Highway
Bridges (Ashley River Bridges) are required to open on signal; except
that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
daily, the draws need to be opened only if at least 12 hours notice is
given. The draws of either bridge shall open as soon as possible for
the passage of vessels in an emergency involving danger to life or
property.
On May 19, 2015, the HDR/ICA contractor for South Carolina
Department of Transportation requested that the Coast Guard review the
current bridge operating schedule to determine whether a change could
be made to improve vehicle traffic flow in the area. The bridge owner,
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) was consulted on
this issue and concurred with the recommendations which would change
the current 12 hour advance notice for a bridge opening to include
night time hours.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule
The Coast Guard provided a comment period of 30 days and no
comments were received.
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 protesters.
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 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. 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 (OMB) and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
This regulatory action determination is based on: (1) The ability
for vessels to transit the bridge given advanced notice, (2) vessels
that can transit under the bridge without an opening may do so at
anytime, and (3) the draws of either bridge shall open as soon as
possible for the passage of vessels in an emergency.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received zero comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
bridge may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.A
above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Government
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
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.
No comments were received; therefore, no changes were made to the
regulatory text.
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.
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F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a
determination that this action is one of a category of actions which do
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or
procedures for drawbridges. This action is categorically excluded from
further review, under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the
Instruction. A Record of Environmental Consideration and a Memorandum
for the Record are not required for this rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the For Further
Information Contact section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 117 as follows:
PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; and Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Amend Sec. 117.915 by revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 117.915 Ashley River.
(a) The draws of the US17 Highway Bridges (Ashley River Bridges),
mile 2.4 and 2.5 at Charleston, SC shall open on signal; except that,
from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily, the draws shall open only if at least 12
hours notice is given. The draws of either bridge shall open as soon as
possible for the passage of vessels in an emergency involving danger to
life or property.
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Dated: December 11, 2017.
Peter J. Brown,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2017-26998 Filed 12-14-17; 8:45 am]
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