Special Local Regulations; Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events Update, 2027-2031 [2020-00143]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2020 / Rules and Regulations and ambiguities, so as to minimize litigation and undue burden on the Federal court system. Accordingly, the rule meets the applicable standards provided in section 3 of E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform. E. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments This direct final rule does not have ‘‘tribal implications’’ because it would not ‘‘have substantial direct effects 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.’’ Accordingly, under E.O. 13175, no further Agency action or analysis is required. F. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use Executive Order 13211 requires agencies to publish a statement of energy effects when a rule has a significant energy action that adversely affects energy supply, distribution or use. MSHA has reviewed this direct final rule for its energy effects because the rule applies to the metal and nonmetal mining sector. MSHA has concluded that it is not a significant energy action because it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. Accordingly, under this analysis, no further Agency action or analysis is required. G. Executive Order 13272: Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking MSHA has thoroughly reviewed the direct final rule to assess and take appropriate account of its potential impact on small businesses, small governmental jurisdictions, and small organizations. MSHA has determined and certified that the direct final rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES List of Subjects 30 CFR Part 56 Chemicals, Electric power, Explosives, Fire prevention, Hazardous substances, Metals, Mine safety and health, Noise control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 30 CFR Part 57 Chemicals, Electric power, Explosives, Fire prevention, Gases, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Jan 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 Hazardous substances, Metals, Mine safety and health, Noise control, Radiation protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set out in the preamble, and under the authority of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, as amended by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, MSHA is amending chapter I of title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: PART 56—SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS—SURFACE METAL AND NONMETAL MINES 1. The authority citation for part 56 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811. 2. In § 56.6000, revise the definition for ‘‘Detonator’’ to read as follows: § 57.6000 2027 Definitions. * * * * * Detonator. Any device containing a detonating charge used to initiate an explosive. These devices include electronic detonators, electric or nonelectric instantaneous or delay blasting caps, and delay connectors. The term ‘‘detonator’’ does not include detonating cord. Detonators may be either ‘‘Class A’’ detonators or ‘‘Class C’’ detonators, as classified by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 173.53 and 173.100, which is available at any MSHA Metal and Nonmetal Safety and Health district office. * * * * * ■ 7. In § 57.6310, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) and add paragraph (c) to read as follows: ■ § 56.6000 Definitions. * * * * Detonator. Any device containing a detonating charge used to initiate an explosive. These devices include electronic detonators, electric or nonelectric instantaneous or delay blasting caps, and delay connectors. The term ‘‘detonator’’ does not include detonating cord. Detonators may be either ‘‘Class A’’ detonators or ‘‘Class C’’ detonators, as classified by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 173.53 and 173.100, which is available at any MSHA Metal and Nonmetal Safety and Health district office. * * * * * ■ 3. In § 56.6310, revise paragraphs (a) and (b) and add paragraph (c) to read as follows: Misfire waiting period. * * * * * (a) For 30 minutes if safety fuse and blasting caps are used; (b) For 15 minutes if any other type detonators are used; or (c) For 30 minutes if electronic detonators are used, or for the manufacturer-recommended time, whichever is longer. § 56.6407 [Amended] PART 57—SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS—UNDERGROUND METAL AND NONMETAL MINES 5. The authority citation for part 57 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811. 6. In § 57.6000, revise the definition for ‘‘Detonator’’ to read as follows: ■ Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 * * * * (a) For 30 minutes if safety fuse and blasting caps are used; (b) For 15 minutes if any other type detonators are used; or (c) For 30 minutes if electronic detonators are used, or for the manufacturer-recommended time, whichever is longer. § 57.6407 [Amended] 8. In § 57.6407, amend paragraphs (a)(3) and (b)(2) by adding the words ‘‘or electronic’’ after the word ‘‘electric’’. ■ § 57.6604 [Amended] 9. In § 57.6604, amend paragraph (b) by adding the words ‘‘electronic or’’ after the word ‘‘Underground’’. ■ David G. Zatezalo, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Administration. [FR Doc. 2019–28446 Filed 1–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4520–43–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG–2018–1008] 4. In § 56.6407, amend paragraphs (a) and (c) by adding the words ‘‘or electronic’’ after the word ‘‘electric’’. ■ PO 00000 Misfire waiting period. * * § 56.6310 § 57.6310 Sfmt 4700 RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulations; Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events Update Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is amending and updating the listing of annual and recurring marine events that take place within the Eighth Coast Guard District SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1 2028 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2020 / Rules and Regulations in the Sector Upper Mississippi River area of responsibility, as well as making technical corrections. DATES: This rule is effective February 13, 2020. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– 1008 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 about this rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Commander Christian Barger, Waterways Management Division, Sector Upper Mississippi River, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 314–269–2560, email Christian.j.barger@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River 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 In fall 2018, the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River (COTP) conducted an annual review of the annual and recurring marine events that occur within the Sector Upper Mississippi River Captain of the Port Zone, to include Table 2 of 33 CFR 100.801 titled Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events. During this process, the Coast The Coast Guard is amending this rule under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041. The Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River (COTP) determined an amendment to the regulations contained in 33 CFR 100.801 is necessary to accurately reflect annual and recurring marine events taking place in the Eighth Coast Guard District. This rule ensures that the public is informed of annual and recurring events taking place within the Sector Upper Mississippi River Captain of the Port Zone, that the table of annual and recurring events is easy to read, and minimizes the administrative burden to both the Coast Guard and recurring marine event sponsors. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published on July 3, 2019. Although not identified in the NPRM, we are adding the Evansville, IL, Drag Boat Race into this final rule because the sponsor said the 2018 and 2019 races were successful and it will be taking place again on an annual basis. This rule amends the regulations contained in 33 CFR 100.801 to accurately reflect annual and recurring marine events taking place in the Eighth Coast Guard District. Previously, the text of 33 CFR 100.801 only referred to Table 1, however, the section contains Tables 1 through 7. This rule amends 33 CFR 100.801 to replace six references to ‘‘Table 1’’ with the words ‘‘Tables 1 through 7.’’ Additionally, it updates 33 CFR 100.801 Table 2 titled Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events to accurately reflect marine events occurring on a regular basis in the Sector Upper Mississippi River Captain of the Port Zone. The rule removes events that no longer occur or do not meet the criteria of a marine event, and adds new events that do meet the criteria of a marine event. In addition, it amends Table 2 by updating the details of one marine event, and by rearranging the Table to display events first by the body of water on which they take place (alphabetically), second by the date(s) on which those events occur, and third by a mile marker (descending). The changes are as follows. This rule removes the following nine marine events from Table 2 of 33 CFR 100.801: Date Event/sponsor Upper Mississippi River location Regulated area 1. 1 day—Third Saturday in May .......... Clear Lake Chapter of the ACBS/That was then, This is Now Boat Show & Exhibition. Lake West Chamber of Commerce/St. Patrick’s Water Parade. Champboat Series LLC/Aquatennial Power Boat Grand Prix. Lake City Chamber of Commerce/ Water Ski Days. River City Days Association/River City Days. St. Louis Drag Boat Association/New Athens Drag Boat Race. Havana Chamber of Commerce/Havana Boat Races. K.C. Aviation Expo & Air Show/K.C. Aviation Expo & Air Show. Twin City River Rats Organization/Twin City River Rats. Quad Cities, IL ...... Upper Mississippi River mile marker 454.0 to 456.0 (Iowa). Lake of the Ozarks, MO. Minneapolis, MN ... Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 5.0 to 10.0 (Missouri). Upper Mississippi River mile marker 854.8 to 855.8 (Minnesota). Upper Mississippi River mile marker 772.4 to 772.8 (Minnesota). Upper Mississippi River mile marker 791.4 to 791.8 (Minnesota). Kaskaskia River mile marker 28.0 to 29.0 (Illinois). Illinois River mile marker 120.3 to 119.7 (Illinois). Missouri River mile marker 366.3 to 369.8 (Missouri). Upper Mississippi River mile marker 855.4 to 855.8 (Minnesota). 2. 1 day—Third Saturday in March ....... 4. 2 days—Third weekend in July ......... 5. 2 days—Third weekend in June ....... 6. 2 days—First week of August ........... 7. 2 days—Second weekend of September. 8. 2 days—Third weekend in July ......... lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES Guard identified changes that were needed to ensure the public is accurately informed of the events and that the table is easy to read. Additionally, during the review the Coast Guard found that technical corrections were needed to the text of 33 CFR 100.801 to ensure inclusivity for all tables of marine events within the section. On July 3, 2019, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled Special Local Regulations; Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events Update (84 FR 31810). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this annual update. During the comment period that ended August 2, 2019, we received no comments. 9. 5 days—first two weeks of July ........ 10. 3 days a week from May 4th–September 30th. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Jan 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Lake City, MN ....... Red Wing, MN ...... New Athens, IL ..... Havana, IL ............. Kansas City, MO ... Twin Cities, MN ..... E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2020 / Rules and Regulations Events 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above have not had a marine event permit application submitted in past consecutive years and the Coast Guard believes the events no longer occur. Events 2, 9, and 10, are expected to continue, however, in their current format they no longer meet the criteria of a marine event and, correspondingly, Date Event Kaskaskia River: 1. 2 days—Second or Third Weekend of July. Lake of the Ozarks: 2. 2 days—The weekend before Labor Day weekend. 4. 1 day—First Saturday of June ........... Upper Mississippi River: 5. 4 days—Either the first or second week of July. 6. 2 days—Second weekend of August 7. 1 day—Third weekend of August ...... This rule will update the details of a marine event in Table 2 of 33 CFR 3. 1 day—Third Saturday of July ........... 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. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES 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 location, size, and duration of the Special Local Regulations that will be in place during the listed marine events. These regulated areas are limited in size and duration, and positioned away from high vessel traffic areas. Additionally, this rule only modifies the existing tables of marine events by removing nine events that no longer take place or do not meet the criteria of a marine event, adding six events that have been VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Jan 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 2029 the Coast Guard is changing how the events are regulated. This rule adds six marine events to Table 2 of 33 CFR 100.801 and reorganizes the table as follows: City, State Regulated area Evansville, IL Drag Boat Races. Evansville, IL ................................................ Mile markers 11.0–10.0. Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. Lake Race ................. Sunrise Beach, MO ...................................... Mile markers 34.5–32.5. Lake Ozark, MO ........................................... Mile markers 4.0–0.0. Riverfest .................... La Crosse, WI .............................................. Mile markers 698.5–697.5. Great River Tug ........ Floatzilla .................... LeClaire, IA/Port Byron, IL ........................... Bettendorf, IA/Davenport, IA/East Moline, IL/Rock Island, IL. Mile markers 497.6–497.2. Mile markers 491.0–479.0. 100.801 and reorganize the table as follows: Aquapalooza ............. Osage Beach, MO ........................................ occurring on a regular basis, updating the details of one marine event, and modifying the marine event tables for easier reading. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Mile markers 19.3–18.7. compliance, please call or email 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 E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1 2030 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2020 / Rules and Regulations 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 call or email 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. F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023–01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves the amendment of existing marine event tables found in 33 CFR 100.801 to accurately reflect recurring marine events taking place within the Eighth Coast Guard District. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 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 call or email 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 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is amending 33 CFR part 100 as follows: PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05– 1. 2. Amend § 100.801 by revising the introductory text, paragraphs (f), (i), and (j), and Table 2 to § 100.801 to read as follows: ■ § 100.801 Annual Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District. The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed in Tables 1 through 7 of this section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in Tables 1 through 7. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will also be published in local notices to mariners. Sponsors of events listed in Tables 1 through 7 of this section must submit an application each year in accordance with § 100.15. * * * * * (f) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in Tables 1 through 7 of this section, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. * * * * * (i) In Tables 1 through 7 to this section, where a regulated area is described by reference to miles of a river, channel or lake, the regulated area includes all waters between the indicated miles as defined by lines drawn perpendicular to shore passing through the indicated points. * * * * * (j) In Tables 1 through 7 to this section, where alternative dates are described (‘‘third or fourth Saturday’’), the exact date and times will be advertised by the Coast Guard through Local Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notices to Mariners. * * * * * TABLE 2 OF § 100.801—SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ANNUAL AND RECURRING MARINE EVENTS lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES Date Event Kaskaskia River: 1. 2 days—Second or Third Weekend of July. Lake of the Ozarks: 2. 2 days—The weekend before Labor Day weekend. 3. 1 day—Third Saturday of July ........... 4. 1 day—First Saturday of June ........... Upper Mississippi River: 5. 4 days—Either the first or second week of July. 6. 2 days—Second weekend of August 7. 1 day—Third weekend of August ...... VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Jan 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 City, State Regulated area Evansville, IL Drag Boat Races. Evansville, IL ................................................ Mile markers 11.0–10.0. Lake of the Ozarks Shootout. Aquapalooza ............. Lake Race ................. Sunrise Beach, MO ...................................... Mile markers 34.5–32.5. Osage Beach, MO ........................................ Lake Ozark, MO ........................................... Mile markers 19.3–18.7. Mile markers 4.0–0.0. Riverfest .................... La Crosse, WI .............................................. Mile markers 698.5–697.5. Great River Tug ........ Floatzilla .................... LeClaire, IA/Port Byron, IL ........................... Bettendorf, IA/Davenport, IA/East Moline, IL/Rock Island, IL. Mile markers 497.6–497.2. Mile markers 491.0–479.0. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 9 / Tuesday, January 14, 2020 / Rules and Regulations * * * * * Dated: January 3, 2020. J.P. Nadeau, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2020–00143 Filed 1–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2019–0765] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zones; Waterway Training Areas, Captain of the Port MarylandNational Capital Region Zone Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing four safety zones for certain waters of the Patapsco River, Chesapeake Bay, and Potomac River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters at Baltimore Harbor Anchorage No. 5, between Belvidere Shoal and Kent Island, MD, between Point Lookout, MD, and St. George Island, MD, and between Possum Point, VA, and Cockpit Point, VA, during nonlethal signaling and warning device training conducted from on board U.S. Coast Guard vessels. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective February 13, 2020. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2019– 0765 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, Sector MarylandNational Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410–576–2674, email Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:28 Jan 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NM Nautical mile NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History To maintain ports, waterways and coastal security mission readiness, Coast Guard personnel within the MarylandNational Capital Region COTP Zone must conduct LA51 device training shoreward of the 12 nautical miles (NM) baseline. To better accommodate this training need, the COTP MarylandNational Capital Region determined it must establish four LA51 device waterway training areas in the Patapsco River, Chesapeake Bay, and Potomac River. In response, on November 29, 2019, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ‘‘Safety Zones; Waterway Training Areas, Captain of the Port MarylandNational Capital Region Zone’’ (84 FR 65730). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to the waterway training areas. During the comment period that ended December 30, 2019, we received no comments. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the LA51 device training would be a safety concern for anyone within the waterway training areas. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of vessels and the navigable waters within the waterway training areas before, during, and after the training events. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published November 29, 2019. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM. This rule establishes four safety zones for use as waterway training areas. Waterway training area Alpha includes all waters of the Patapsco River encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 39°14′07.98″ N, 076°32′58.50″ W; thence to 39°13′34.98″ N, 076°32′24.00″ W; thence to 39°13′22.50″ N, 076°32′28.98″ W; thence to 39°13′21.00″ N, 076°33′12.00″ W; and back to the beginning point. Waterway training area PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 2031 Alpha is located at the entrance to Curtis Bay, in Baltimore Harbor Anchorage No. 5, at Baltimore, MD. The safety zone is a trapezoid in shape measuring approximately 1,500 yards in length and averaging 750 yards in width. Waterway training area Bravo includes all waters of the Chesapeake Bay encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 39°05′25.98″ N, 076°20′20.04″ W; thence to 39°04′40.02″ N, 076°19′28.98″ W; thence to 39°02′45.00″ N, 076°22′09.00″ W; thence to 39°03′30.00″ N, 076°23′00.00″ W; and back to the beginning point. Waterway training area Bravo is located in the approaches to Baltimore Harbor, between Belvidere Shoal and Kent Island, MD. The safety zone is a rectangle in shape situated along a northeast-southwest axis, measuring approximately 4,500 yards in length by 1,500 yards in width. Waterway training area Charlie includes all waters of the Potomac River encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 38°00′28.80″ N, 076°22′43.80″ W; thence to 38°01′18.00″ N, 076°21′54.00″ W; thence to 38°05′06.00″ N, 076°27′43.20″ W; thence to 38°04′40.20″ N, 076°28′34.20″ W; and back to the beginning point. Waterway training area Charlie is located between Point Lookout, MD, and St. George Island, MD. The safety zone is a rectangle in shape measuring approximately 12,500 yards in length by 1,500 yards in width. Waterway training area Delta includes all waters of the Potomac River encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 38°32′31.14″ N, 077°15′29.82″ W; thence to 38°32′48.18″ N, 077°15′54.24″ W; thence to 38°33′34.56″ N, 077°15′07.20″ W; thence to 38°33′15.06″ N, 077°14′39.54″ W; and back to the beginning point. Waterway training area Delta is located between Possum Point, VA, and Cockpit Point, VA. The safety zone is a trapezoid in shape measuring approximately 2,000 in length by 1,000 yards in width. The duration and enforcement of the zones is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after these training events. Except for training participants, no vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP MarylandNational Capital Region or a designated representative. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. E:\FR\FM\14JAR1.SGM 14JAR1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2018-1008]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations; Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual 
and Recurring Marine Events Update

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending and updating the listing of annual 
and recurring marine events that take place within the Eighth Coast 
Guard District

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in the Sector Upper Mississippi River area of responsibility, as well 
as making technical corrections.

DATES: This rule is effective February 13, 2020.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-1008 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 about this 
rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Commander Christian Barger, 
Waterways Management Division, Sector Upper Mississippi River, U.S. 
Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2560, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River
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

    In fall 2018, the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi 
River (COTP) conducted an annual review of the annual and recurring 
marine events that occur within the Sector Upper Mississippi River 
Captain of the Port Zone, to include Table 2 of 33 CFR 100.801 titled 
Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events. 
During this process, the Coast Guard identified changes that were 
needed to ensure the public is accurately informed of the events and 
that the table is easy to read. Additionally, during the review the 
Coast Guard found that technical corrections were needed to the text of 
33 CFR 100.801 to ensure inclusivity for all tables of marine events 
within the section. On July 3, 2019, the Coast Guard published a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled Special Local Regulations; Sector 
Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events Update (84 
FR 31810). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments 
on our proposed regulatory action related to this annual update. During 
the comment period that ended August 2, 2019, we received no comments.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is amending this rule under the authority in 46 
U.S.C. 70041. The Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River 
(COTP) determined an amendment to the regulations contained in 33 CFR 
100.801 is necessary to accurately reflect annual and recurring marine 
events taking place in the Eighth Coast Guard District. This rule 
ensures that the public is informed of annual and recurring events 
taking place within the Sector Upper Mississippi River Captain of the 
Port Zone, that the table of annual and recurring events is easy to 
read, and minimizes the administrative burden to both the Coast Guard 
and recurring marine event sponsors.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published on 
July 3, 2019. Although not identified in the NPRM, we are adding the 
Evansville, IL, Drag Boat Race into this final rule because the sponsor 
said the 2018 and 2019 races were successful and it will be taking 
place again on an annual basis.
    This rule amends the regulations contained in 33 CFR 100.801 to 
accurately reflect annual and recurring marine events taking place in 
the Eighth Coast Guard District. Previously, the text of 33 CFR 100.801 
only referred to Table 1, however, the section contains Tables 1 
through 7. This rule amends 33 CFR 100.801 to replace six references to 
``Table 1'' with the words ``Tables 1 through 7.'' Additionally, it 
updates 33 CFR 100.801 Table 2 titled Sector Upper Mississippi River 
Annual and Recurring Marine Events to accurately reflect marine events 
occurring on a regular basis in the Sector Upper Mississippi River 
Captain of the Port Zone. The rule removes events that no longer occur 
or do not meet the criteria of a marine event, and adds new events that 
do meet the criteria of a marine event. In addition, it amends Table 2 
by updating the details of one marine event, and by rearranging the 
Table to display events first by the body of water on which they take 
place (alphabetically), second by the date(s) on which those events 
occur, and third by a mile marker (descending). The changes are as 
follows.
    This rule removes the following nine marine events from Table 2 of 
33 CFR 100.801:

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                                                                Upper Mississippi River
                 Date                       Event/sponsor               location              Regulated area
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1. 1 day--Third Saturday in May......  Clear Lake Chapter of    Quad Cities, IL........  Upper Mississippi River
                                        the ACBS/That was                                 mile marker 454.0 to
                                        then, This is Now Boat                            456.0 (Iowa).
                                        Show & Exhibition.
2. 1 day--Third Saturday in March....  Lake West Chamber of     Lake of the Ozarks, MO.  Lake of the Ozarks mile
                                        Commerce/St. Patrick's                            marker 5.0 to 10.0
                                        Water Parade.                                     (Missouri).
4. 2 days--Third weekend in July.....  Champboat Series LLC/    Minneapolis, MN........  Upper Mississippi River
                                        Aquatennial Power Boat                            mile marker 854.8 to
                                        Grand Prix.                                       855.8 (Minnesota).
5. 2 days--Third weekend in June.....  Lake City Chamber of     Lake City, MN..........  Upper Mississippi River
                                        Commerce/Water Ski                                mile marker 772.4 to
                                        Days.                                             772.8 (Minnesota).
6. 2 days--First week of August......  River City Days          Red Wing, MN...........  Upper Mississippi River
                                        Association/River City                            mile marker 791.4 to
                                        Days.                                             791.8 (Minnesota).
7. 2 days--Second weekend of           St. Louis Drag Boat      New Athens, IL.........  Kaskaskia River mile
 September.                             Association/New Athens                            marker 28.0 to 29.0
                                        Drag Boat Race.                                   (Illinois).
8. 2 days--Third weekend in July.....  Havana Chamber of        Havana, IL.............  Illinois River mile
                                        Commerce/Havana Boat                              marker 120.3 to 119.7
                                        Races.                                            (Illinois).
9. 5 days--first two weeks of July...  K.C. Aviation Expo &     Kansas City, MO........  Missouri River mile
                                        Air Show/K.C. Aviation                            marker 366.3 to 369.8
                                        Expo & Air Show.                                  (Missouri).
10. 3 days a week from May 4th-        Twin City River Rats     Twin Cities, MN........  Upper Mississippi River
 September 30th.                        Organization/Twin City                            mile marker 855.4 to
                                        River Rats.                                       855.8 (Minnesota).
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    Events 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 above have not had a marine event 
permit application submitted in past consecutive years and the Coast 
Guard believes the events no longer occur. Events 2, 9, and 10, are 
expected to continue, however, in their current format they no longer 
meet the criteria of a marine event and, correspondingly, the Coast 
Guard is changing how the events are regulated.
    This rule adds six marine events to Table 2 of 33 CFR 100.801 and 
reorganizes the table as follows:

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              Date                      Event              City, State                  Regulated area
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kaskaskia River:
    1. 2 days--Second or Third   Evansville, IL      Evansville, IL.........  Mile markers 11.0-10.0.
     Weekend of July.             Drag Boat Races.
Lake of the Ozarks:
    2. 2 days--The weekend       Lake of the Ozarks  Sunrise Beach, MO......  Mile markers 34.5-32.5.
     before Labor Day weekend.    Shootout.
    4. 1 day--First Saturday of  Lake Race.........  Lake Ozark, MO.........  Mile markers 4.0-0.0.
     June.
Upper Mississippi River:
    5. 4 days--Either the first  Riverfest.........  La Crosse, WI..........  Mile markers 698.5-697.5.
     or second week of July.
    6. 2 days--Second weekend    Great River Tug...  LeClaire, IA/Port        Mile markers 497.6-497.2.
     of August.                                       Byron, IL.
    7. 1 day--Third weekend of   Floatzilla........  Bettendorf, IA/          Mile markers 491.0-479.0.
     August.                                          Davenport, IA/East
                                                      Moline, IL/Rock
                                                      Island, IL.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    This rule will update the details of a marine event in Table 2 of 
33 CFR 100.801 and reorganize the table as follows:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    3. 1 day--Third Saturday of  Aquapalooza.......  Osage Beach, MO........  Mile markers 19.3-18.7.
     July.
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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 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 location, 
size, and duration of the Special Local Regulations that will be in 
place during the listed marine events. These regulated areas are 
limited in size and duration, and positioned away from high vessel 
traffic areas. Additionally, this rule only modifies the existing 
tables of marine events by removing nine events that no longer take 
place or do not meet the criteria of a marine event, adding six events 
that have been occurring on a regular basis, updating the details of 
one marine event, and modifying the marine event tables for easier 
reading.

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 
call or email 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

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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 call or email 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.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01 and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), 
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have 
determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not 
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human 
environment. This rule involves the amendment of existing marine event 
tables found in 33 CFR 100.801 to accurately reflect recurring marine 
events taking place within the Eighth Coast Guard District. Normally 
such actions are categorically excluded from further review under 
paragraph L61 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 call or email 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 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is 
amending 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.


0
2. Amend Sec.  100.801 by revising the introductory text, paragraphs 
(f), (i), and (j), and Table 2 to Sec.  100.801 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.801   Annual Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.

    The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed 
in Tables 1 through 7 of this section. These regulations will be 
effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in Tables 1 
through 7. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective 
period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical 
area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of 
participants and type(s) of vessels involved will also be published in 
local notices to mariners. Sponsors of events listed in Tables 1 
through 7 of this section must submit an application each year in 
accordance with Sec.  100.15.
* * * * *
    (f) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area 
specified in Tables 1 through 7 of this section, but may not anchor in, 
block, or loiter in a navigable channel.
* * * * *
    (i) In Tables 1 through 7 to this section, where a regulated area 
is described by reference to miles of a river, channel or lake, the 
regulated area includes all waters between the indicated miles as 
defined by lines drawn perpendicular to shore passing through the 
indicated points.
* * * * *
    (j) In Tables 1 through 7 to this section, where alternative dates 
are described (``third or fourth Saturday''), the exact date and times 
will be advertised by the Coast Guard through Local Notices to Mariners 
and Broadcast Notices to Mariners.
* * * * *

          Table 2 of Sec.   100.801--Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual And Recurring Marine Events
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Date                      Event              City, State                  Regulated area
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kaskaskia River:
    1. 2 days--Second or Third   Evansville, IL      Evansville, IL.........  Mile markers 11.0-10.0.
     Weekend of July.             Drag Boat Races.
Lake of the Ozarks:
    2. 2 days--The weekend       Lake of the Ozarks  Sunrise Beach, MO......  Mile markers 34.5-32.5.
     before Labor Day weekend.    Shootout.
    3. 1 day--Third Saturday of  Aquapalooza.......  Osage Beach, MO........  Mile markers 19.3-18.7.
     July.
    4. 1 day--First Saturday of  Lake Race.........  Lake Ozark, MO.........  Mile markers 4.0-0.0.
     June.
Upper Mississippi River:
    5. 4 days--Either the first  Riverfest.........  La Crosse, WI..........  Mile markers 698.5-697.5.
     or second week of July.
    6. 2 days--Second weekend    Great River Tug...  LeClaire, IA/Port        Mile markers 497.6-497.2.
     of August.                                       Byron, IL.
    7. 1 day--Third weekend of   Floatzilla........  Bettendorf, IA/          Mile markers 491.0-479.0.
     August.                                          Davenport, IA/East
                                                      Moline, IL/Rock
                                                      Island, IL.
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* * * * *

    Dated: January 3, 2020.
J.P. Nadeau,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2020-00143 Filed 1-13-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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