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Since this action only withdraws an
NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a
final rule. This action therefore is not
covered under Executive Order 12866,
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
November 2, 2020 (85 FR 69282), is
reopened from February 25, 2021, until
March 29, 2021.
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You may submit comments
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proposed rule.
33 CFR Part 117
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rulemaking, Docket No. FAA–2013–
0751, which was published in the
Federal Register on September 5, 2013
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On
November 2, 2020, the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA)
published a notice of proposed
rulemaking in the Federal Register
proposing to revise its regulations
relating to suspicious orders of
controlled substances. Upon receipt of
an order received under suspicious
circumstances, registrants authorized to
distribute controlled substances would
select one of two options to resolve the
issue. Additionally, these registrants
would be required to submit all
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centralized database, and keep records
pertaining to suspicious orders and
Orders Received Under Suspicious
Circumstances (ORUSC).
DEA received requests from some of
the commenters requesting an extension
of the comment period due to the
COVID–19 global pandemic. One such
commenter stated, among other things,
that the ability of its members to analyze
and respond to this proposed
rulemaking is adversely affected by the
large and imminent demand for COVID–
19 vaccines. DEA understands that the
distribution of the COVID–19 vaccine is
vital to the continued efforts to combat
this global pandemic. Accordingly, DEA
has decided to reopen the comment
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reopening the comment period for the
proposed rulemaking from February 25,
2021, until March 29, 2021.
D. Christopher Evans,
Acting Administrator.
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Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG–2021–0012]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Savannah River, Savannah, GA
Coast Guard, Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard proposes to
modify the operating schedule that
governs the Houlihan Bridge (US 17),
across the Savannah River, mile 21.6, at
Savannah, Georgia and the Seaboard
System Railroad Bridge, across the
Savannah River, mile 27.4, near
Hardeeville, South Carolina. This
proposed rule would increase the
advance notification time for an opening
at the bridges. The proposed rule would
also update the name and geographic
location of the bridges.
DATES: Comments and relate material
must reach the Coast Guard on or before
April 12, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2021–0012 using Federal e-Rulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
See the ‘‘Public Participation and
Request for Comments’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below for instructions on submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or email LT Alexander
McConnell, with Coast Guard Marine
Safety Unit Savannah; telephone 912–
652–4353, x240, email
Alexander.W.McConnell@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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)
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
GDOT Georgia Department of
Transportation
SR State Route
MHW Mean High Water
II. Background, Purpose and Legal
Basis
Georgia Department of Transportation
(GDOT) requested the Coast Guard
consider changing the advance
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notification requirement for an opening
from three hours to 24 hours at the
Houlihan Bridge. The proposed change
is due to a decrease in requested
openings and would allow bridge
maintenance crews to be on-site for
openings to address any unforeseen
issues. The Seaboard System Railroad
Bridge, located approximately six miles
upstream, will be changed to a 24 hour
advance notice for an opening as it
currently operates the same as the
Houlihan Bridge. The Seaboard System
Railroad Bridge owner, CSX
Transportation, is in support of the
proposed change. Additionally, the
name and geographic location of the
bridges will be updated.
The Houlihan Bridge (US 17) Bridge
across the Savannah River, mile 21.6, at
Savannah, Georgia is a swing bridge
with a vertical clearance of seven feet at
MHW in the closed to navigation
position and a horizontal clearance of
90 feet between the fender system. The
operating schedule for the bridge is set
forth in 33 CFR 117.371(a).
The Seaboard System Railroad Bridge
across the Savannah River, mile 27.4,
near Hardeeville, South Carolina is a
single-leaf bascule bridge with a vertical
clearance of seven feet at MHW in the
closed to navigation position and a
horizontal clearance of 90 feet between
the fender system. The operating
schedule for the bridge is set forth in 33
CFR 117.371(b).
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The proposed change would allow the
bridges to open with a 24 hour advance
notice to the bridge owner as designated
in the regulation. The proposed change
will improve the response time
maintenance crews if unforeseen issues
occur while operating the Houlihan
Bridge and allow the Seaboard System
Railroad Bridge to operate the same
schedule due to the proximity of the
bridges.
This proposed change would still
allow vessels that can transit under the
bridges, without an opening, to do so at
any time while taking into account the
reasonable needs of other modes of
transportation.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on 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
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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 NPRM has not
been designated a ‘‘significant
regulatory action,’’ under Executive
Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM
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 ability that vessels can
still transit the bridge given advanced
notice. Vessels that can transit under the
bridge without an opening may do so at
any time.
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 certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this proposed rule would 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 IV.A above this
proposed rule would not have a
significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
and that this rule would have a
significant economic impact on it,
please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it
qualifies and how and to what degree
this rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–
121), we want to assist small entities in
understanding this proposed 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. The Coast Guard will
not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this
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proposed rule or any policy or action of
the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no
new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501–3520.).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Governments
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism), if it has a substantial
direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. We have analyzed
this proposed 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 proposed rule does not have
tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175 (Consultation and
Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would 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 proposed 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
proposed rule will not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of
this proposed rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01, Rev.1,
associated implementing instructions,
and Environmental Planning Policy
COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which
guide the Coast Guard in complying
with the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–
4370f). The Coast Guard has determined
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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 proposed
rule promulgates the operating
regulations or procedures for
drawbridges. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further
review, under paragraph L49, of Chapter
3, Table 3–1 of the U.S. Coast Guard
Environmental Planning
Implementation Procedures.
Neither a Record of Environmental
Consideration nor a Memorandum for
the Record are required for this rule. We
seek any comments or information that
may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from
this proposed 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.
V. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We view public participation as
essential to effective rulemaking, and
will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period.
Your comment can help shape the
outcome of this rulemaking. If you
submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this rulemaking,
indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment
applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation.
We encourage you to submit
comments through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. If your material
cannot be submitted using https://
www.regulations.gov, contact the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this
document, see DHS’s eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226,
March 11, 2020).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM
as being available in this docket and all
public comments, will be in our online
docket at https://www.regulations.gov
and can be viewed by following that
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website’s instructions. Additionally, if
you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified
when comments are posted or a final
rule is published.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend 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 § 117.371 by revising
paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows:
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§ 117.371
Savannah River.
(a) The draw of the James P. Houlihan
(SR 25) Bridge, mile 21.6 at Port
Wentworth, Georgia, shall open if at
least a 24 hour advance notice is given.
Openings can be arranged by contacting
Georgia Department of Transportation
Savannah Area Office at 1–912–651–
2144.
(b) The draw of the CSX
Transportation Railroad Bridge, mile
27.4 near Hardeeville, South Carolina,
shall open if at least a 24 hour advance
notice is given. Openings can be
arranged by contacting CSX
Transportation at 1–800–232–0144.
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Dated: February 1, 2021.
Eric C. Jones,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard,
Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District.
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Environmental Protection
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2021-0012]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Savannah River, Savannah, GA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that
governs the Houlihan Bridge (US 17), across the Savannah River, mile
21.6, at Savannah, Georgia and the Seaboard System Railroad Bridge,
across the Savannah River, mile 27.4, near Hardeeville, South Carolina.
This proposed rule would increase the advance notification time for an
opening at the bridges. The proposed rule would also update the name
and geographic location of the bridges.
DATES: Comments and relate material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before April 12, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2021-0012 using Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion
of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or email LT Alexander McConnell, with Coast Guard Marine
Safety Unit Savannah; telephone 912-652-4353, x240, 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)
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
GDOT Georgia Department of Transportation
SR State Route
MHW Mean High Water
II. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) requested the Coast
Guard consider changing the advance
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notification requirement for an opening from three hours to 24 hours at
the Houlihan Bridge. The proposed change is due to a decrease in
requested openings and would allow bridge maintenance crews to be on-
site for openings to address any unforeseen issues. The Seaboard System
Railroad Bridge, located approximately six miles upstream, will be
changed to a 24 hour advance notice for an opening as it currently
operates the same as the Houlihan Bridge. The Seaboard System Railroad
Bridge owner, CSX Transportation, is in support of the proposed change.
Additionally, the name and geographic location of the bridges will be
updated.
The Houlihan Bridge (US 17) Bridge across the Savannah River, mile
21.6, at Savannah, Georgia is a swing bridge with a vertical clearance
of seven feet at MHW in the closed to navigation position and a
horizontal clearance of 90 feet between the fender system. The
operating schedule for the bridge is set forth in 33 CFR 117.371(a).
The Seaboard System Railroad Bridge across the Savannah River, mile
27.4, near Hardeeville, South Carolina is a single-leaf bascule bridge
with a vertical clearance of seven feet at MHW in the closed to
navigation position and a horizontal clearance of 90 feet between the
fender system. The operating schedule for the bridge is set forth in 33
CFR 117.371(b).
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The proposed change would allow the bridges to open with a 24 hour
advance notice to the bridge owner as designated in the regulation. The
proposed change will improve the response time maintenance crews if
unforeseen issues occur while operating the Houlihan Bridge and allow
the Seaboard System Railroad Bridge to operate the same schedule due to
the proximity of the bridges.
This proposed change would still allow vessels that can transit
under the bridges, without an opening, to do so at any time while
taking into account the reasonable needs of other modes of
transportation.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on 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 NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM 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 ability that
vessels can still transit the bridge given advanced notice. Vessels
that can transit under the bridge without an opening may do so at any
time.
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 certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would 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 IV.A
above this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact
on any vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed 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. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism), if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels
of government. We have analyzed this proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule will not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this
proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01, Rev.1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning Policy COMDTINST 5090.1
(series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f). The
Coast Guard has determined
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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 proposed rule promulgates the operating regulations
or procedures for drawbridges. Normally such actions are categorically
excluded from further review, under paragraph L49, of Chapter 3, Table
3-1 of the U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Implementation
Procedures.
Neither a Record of Environmental Consideration nor a Memorandum
for the Record are required for this rule. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed 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.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
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List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 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. 117.371 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 117.371 Savannah River.
(a) The draw of the James P. Houlihan (SR 25) Bridge, mile 21.6 at
Port Wentworth, Georgia, shall open if at least a 24 hour advance
notice is given. Openings can be arranged by contacting Georgia
Department of Transportation Savannah Area Office at 1-912-651-2144.
(b) The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad Bridge, mile 27.4
near Hardeeville, South Carolina, shall open if at least a 24 hour
advance notice is given. Openings can be arranged by contacting CSX
Transportation at 1-800-232-0144.
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Dated: February 1, 2021.
Eric C. Jones,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2021-03683 Filed 2-24-21; 8:45 am]
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