Safety Zone; Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL, 52320-52322 [2018-22519]

Download as PDF daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES 52320 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 57561). This notice included a request for comments and related material to reach the Coast Guard on or before January 15, 2018. On January 22, 2018, we published a notice of temporary deviation from regulations; reopening comment period; entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Pennsauken Township, NJ’’ in the Federal Register (see 83 FR 2909). This notice included a request for comments and related material to reach the Coast Guard on or before March 2, 2018. On February 15, 2018, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening comment period; entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Pennsauken Township, NJ’’ in the Federal Register (see 83 FR 6821). This notice included a request for comments and related material to reach the Coast Guard on or before March 2, 2018. The Coast Guard reviewed 26 comments posted to the docket and six reports with supporting documentation submitted by the bridge owner during the initial and second temporary deviations concerning the remote operation system of the DELAIR Memorial Railroad Bridge. Through this review, the Coast Guard found that further testing and evaluation of the remote operation system of the drawbridge was necessary before making a decision on the proposed regulation. On April 26, 2018, we published a notice in the Federal Register entitled, ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Pennsauken Township, NJ’’ announcing a third temporary deviation from the regulations, with request for comments (see 83 FR 18226). This temporary deviation commenced at 8 a.m. on April 19, 2018, and is scheduled to conclude at 7:59 a.m. on October 16, 2018. This notice included a request for comments and related material to reach the Coast Guard on or before August 17, 2018. On May 4, 2018, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening comment period; entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Pennsauken Township, NJ’’ in the Federal Register (see 83 FR 19659). This notice included a request for comments and related material to reach the Coast Guard on or before August 17, 2018. During the third temporary deviation, the following changes were implemented: (1) The on-site bridge tender was removed from the bridge, (2) qualified personnel would return and operate the bridge within 60 minutes if the remote operation system is VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 16, 2018 Jkt 247001 considered in a failed condition, and (3) comments concerning the utility and value of the automated identification system (AIS) were requested. The Coast Guard received no comments posted to the docket during the third temporary deviation; however, the Coast Guard did receive two reports with supporting documentation submitted by the bridge owner. The Coast Guard is conducting an evaluation of the proposed rulemaking and has decided to publish a temporary deviation to allow the DELAIR Memorial Railroad Bridge across the Delaware River, mile 104.6, at Pennsauken Township, NJ, to continue to be remotely operated from the Conrail South Jersey dispatch center in Mount Laurel, NJ, instead of being operated by an on-site bridge tender, to allow sufficient time for the evaluation to be completed. The operating schedule published in 33 CFR 117.716 will not change with the remote operation of the bridge. II. Temporary Deviation From Regulations The operating schedule is published in 33 CFR 117.716. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will be remotely operated from the Conrail South Jersey dispatch center in Mount Laurel, NJ, instead of being operated by an on-site bridge tender. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating methods 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: October 12, 2018. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–22692 Filed 10–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2018–0232] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the waters of the St. Johns River in the vicinity of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida during the Blue Angels Air Show. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, remaining within, or anchoring in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. on October 26, 2018 until 5 p.m. on October 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– 0232 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 Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily Sysko, Chief, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 904–714–7616, email Emily.T.Sysko@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History On May 18, 2018, NAS Jacksonville submitted a marine event application to the Coast Guard for the Blue Angels Air Show that will take place daily from October 26, 2018 through October 28, 2018. The air show will consist of various flight demonstrations over the St. Johns River in vicinity of NAS Jacksonville. Over the years, there have been unfortunate instances of aircraft mishaps and crashes during performances at various air shows around the world. Occasionally, these incidents result in a wide area of scattered debris in the water that can damage property or cause significant injury or death to the public observing the air shows. The Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville has determined that a safety zone is necessary to protect the general public from hazards associated with aerial flight demonstrations. On July 26, 2018, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ‘‘Safety Zone; Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL’’ (83 FR 35442). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, E:\FR\FM\17OCR1.SGM 17OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this fireworks display. During the comment period that ended August 27, 2018, we received 1 comment. 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 Jacksonville (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the aerial flight demonstrations will be a safety concern for members of the public viewing the demonstration within, or transiting through, the safety zone. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of vessels and persons on the navigable waters of the St. Johns River in the vicinity of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida, before, during, and after the air show. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received 1 comment on our in support of the regulation. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the regulatory text in the NPRM. This rule establishes a safety zone daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 26, 2018 through October 28, 2018, on the waters of the St. John’s River in the vicinity of NAS Jacksonville, Florida. The safety zone will encompass all waters within an area approximately three quarters of a mile parallel to the shoreline, and one mile out into the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the safety of the public on these navigable waters during the aerial flight demonstrations. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter, transit through, remain within, or anchor in the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated areas by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representative. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 16, 2018 Jkt 247001 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, this rule 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 the size, location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this safety zone, which would impact a small designated area of the St. Johns River for nine hours on each of the three days the air show is occurring. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow vessels to seek 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 received no comments from the Small Business Administration on this rulemaking. 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 52321 the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency’s responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. C. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 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. E:\FR\FM\17OCR1.SGM 17OCR1 52322 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 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 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 lasting nine hours daily that prohibits persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, remaining within, within, or anchoring in an area of approximately one square mile. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01– 001–01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. 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: to 30°14′27″ N; 081°38′35″ W, thence west to 30°14′27″ N, 081°39′45″ W, and thence along the shore line back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated representative’’ means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Jacksonville (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Jacksonville or a designated representative. (2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port Jacksonville by telephone at (904) 714– 7557, or a designated representative via VHF–FM radio on channel 16, to request authorization. If authorization is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP Jacksonville or a designated representative. (3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area through Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF– FM channel 16 or by on-scene designated representatives. (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. from October 26, 2018 through October 28, 2018. Dated: October 11, 2018. T.C. Wiemers, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Jacksonville. PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2018–22519 Filed 10–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ■ 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.T07–0232 to read as follows: ■ daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES § 165.T07–0232 Safety Zone, Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL. (a) Regulated area. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the St. Johns River, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 30°13′41″ N; 081°39′45″ W, thence due east to, 30°13′41″ N; 081°38′35″ W, thence south VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Oct 16, 2018 Jkt 247001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 3 RIN 2900–AO73 Net Worth, Asset Transfers, and Income Exclusions for Needs-Based Benefits Department of Veterans Affairs. Final rule; correction. AGENCY: ACTION: On September 18, 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a final rule amending its regulations governing veterans’ SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 eligibility for VA pensions and other needs-based benefit programs. The final rule contained some errors in its preamble and in one amendment to the CFR. This document corrects those errors. DATES: These corrections are effective on October 18, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marie Gregory, Assistant Director, Pension and Fiduciary Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 21P1, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632–8863. (This is not a toll-free number.) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc. No. 2018–19895 appearing on page 47246 in the Federal Register of Tuesday, September 18, 2018, the following corrections are made: Corrections 1. On page 47260, third column, under the heading ‘‘1. Changes to Exclusions,’’ add the following paragraph: ‘‘At the outset, as a technical matter, the paragraph proposed as § 3.279(a) is recharacterized in this final rule as an introductory paragraph. Thus, proposed paragraphs (b) through (e) are recharacterized as final paragraphs (a) through (d), respectively.’’ 2. On page 47261, first column, in the first full paragraph, the third and fourth sentences are corrected to read as follows: ‘‘We have made this addition to final §§ 3.261, 3.262, and 3.272, and final § 3.279 lists this exclusion at paragraph (d)(1). Given this addition and the recharacterization of proposed paragraphs (b) through (e) discussed above, we have renumbered proposed § 3.279(e)(1) through (8) as final § 3.279(d)(2) through (9), respectively.’’ 3. On page 47261, second column, in the first paragraph, the third sentence is corrected to read as follows: ‘‘Final § 3.279(b)(1), (2), and (3) use the term ‘‘assets’’ in the first column rather than the term ‘‘net worth’’ as proposed.’’ 4. On page 47261, third column, in the second paragraph, the fourth sentence is corrected to read as follows: ‘‘We make no substantive change based on this comment because the $2,000 cap is statutory.’’ 5. On page 47261, third column, in the fourth paragraph, the first and second sentences are corrected to read as follows: ‘‘One commenter opined that the exclusion at proposed § 3.279(b)(1) was erroneous because it ‘‘is inconsistent with 25 U.S.C. 1408’’ and because E:\FR\FM\17OCR1.SGM 17OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22519]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0232]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, 
FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the 
waters of the St. Johns River in the vicinity of Naval Air Station 
(NAS) Jacksonville, Florida during the Blue Angels Air Show. This 
rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering, transiting 
through, remaining within, or anchoring in the safety zone unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville or a 
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. on October 26, 2018 until 5 
p.m. on October 28, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0232 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 Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily Sysko, Chief, Waterways 
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 904-714-7616, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On May 18, 2018, NAS Jacksonville submitted a marine event 
application to the Coast Guard for the Blue Angels Air Show that will 
take place daily from October 26, 2018 through October 28, 2018. The 
air show will consist of various flight demonstrations over the St. 
Johns River in vicinity of NAS Jacksonville. Over the years, there have 
been unfortunate instances of aircraft mishaps and crashes during 
performances at various air shows around the world. Occasionally, these 
incidents result in a wide area of scattered debris in the water that 
can damage property or cause significant injury or death to the public 
observing the air shows. The Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville 
has determined that a safety zone is necessary to protect the general 
public from hazards associated with aerial flight demonstrations.
    On July 26, 2018, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Safety Zone; Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns 
River, Jacksonville, FL'' (83 FR 35442). There we stated why we issued 
the NPRM,

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and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this 
fireworks display. During the comment period that ended August 27, 
2018, we received 1 comment.

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 Jacksonville (COTP) has determined that 
potential hazards associated with the aerial flight demonstrations will 
be a safety concern for members of the public viewing the demonstration 
within, or transiting through, the safety zone. The purpose of this 
rule is to ensure safety of vessels and persons on the navigable waters 
of the St. Johns River in the vicinity of Naval Air Station (NAS) 
Jacksonville, Florida, before, during, and after the air show.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received 1 comment on our in support of the 
regulation. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule 
from the regulatory text in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a safety zone daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 
October 26, 2018 through October 28, 2018, on the waters of the St. 
John's River in the vicinity of NAS Jacksonville, Florida. The safety 
zone will encompass all waters within an area approximately three 
quarters of a mile parallel to the shoreline, and one mile out into the 
St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL. The duration of the zone is 
intended to ensure the safety of the public on these navigable waters 
during the aerial flight demonstrations. No vessel or person will be 
permitted to enter, transit through, remain within, or anchor in the 
safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated 
representative. The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated 
areas by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and 
on-scene designated representative.

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 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, this rule 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 the size, 
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic 
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone, which would 
impact a small designated area of the St. Johns River for nine hours on 
each of the three days the air show is occurring. Moreover, the Coast 
Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine 
channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow vessels to seek 
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 received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. 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 any 
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If 
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, 
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.

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 
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 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 lasting nine hours daily that prohibits persons and 
vessels from entering, transiting through, remaining within, within, or 
anchoring in an area of approximately one square mile. Normally such 
actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 
L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, 
Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this 
determination is available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES.

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.T07-0232 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-0232  Safety Zone, Blue Angels Air Show; St. Johns River, 
Jacksonville, FL.

    (a) Regulated area. The following area is a safety zone: All waters 
of the St. Johns River, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line 
connecting the following points beginning at 30[deg]13'41'' N; 
081[deg]39'45'' W, thence due east to, 30[deg]13'41'' N; 
081[deg]38'35'' W, thence south to 30[deg]14'27'' N; 081[deg]38'35'' W, 
thence west to 30[deg]14'27'' N, 081[deg]39'45'' W, and thence along 
the shore line back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based 
on North American Datum 1983.
    (b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means a 
Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty 
officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, 
State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the 
Port Jacksonville (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from 
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the 
regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Jacksonville or a designated representative.
    (2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor 
in, or remain within the regulated area may contact the Captain of the 
Port Jacksonville by telephone at (904) 714-7557, or a designated 
representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16, to request 
authorization. If authorization is granted, all persons and vessels 
receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the 
COTP Jacksonville or a designated representative.
    (3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area 
through Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM channel 16 or by on-
scene designated representatives.
    (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced daily from 8 
a.m. until 5 p.m. from October 26, 2018 through October 28, 2018.

    Dated: October 11, 2018.
T.C. Wiemers,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Jacksonville.
[FR Doc. 2018-22519 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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