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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
29 CFR Part 18
RIN 1290–AA36
Rules of Practice and Procedure for
Administrative Hearings Before the
Office of Administrative Law Judges
Office of the Secretary,
Department of Labor.
ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
Due to the receipt of
significant adverse comment, the
Department of Labor is withdrawing the
January 11, 2021 direct final rule (DFR)
that would have provided for electronic
filing (e-filing) and electronic service (eservice) of papers, required e-filing for
persons represented by attorneys or
non-attorney representatives unless
good cause is shown justifying a
different form of filing, and required
advance notice to the parties of the
manner of a hearing or prehearing
conference.
SUMMARY:
Effective February 25, 2021, the
direct final rule published at 86 FR 1800
on January 11, 2021, is withdrawn.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Smyth, General Counsel, U.S.
Department of Labor, Office of
Administrative Law Judges, 800 K Street
NW, Washington, DC 20001–8002;
telephone (513) 684–3252. Individuals
with hearing or speech impairments
may access the telephone number above
by TTY by calling the toll-free Federal
Information Relay Service at (800) 877–
8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
DFR, the Department stated that if a
significant adverse comment was
submitted by February 10, 2021, the
Department would publish a timely
withdrawal in the Federal Register
informing the public that the DFR will
not take effect. The Department also
issued an identical notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) on the same day (86
FR 1862). The Department received
significant adverse comment prior to the
close of the comment period and is
therefore withdrawing the DFR. The
Department also received a request to
extend the comment period and will
reopen the comment period for the
NPRM for 15 days in a future document.
In issuing a final action, the Department
will consider comments received on the
DFR and NPRM during the initial
comment period as well as comments
received during the subsequent
comment period. The Department will
also provide at least 30 days’ notice
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between promulgating a final rule that
requires e-filing and the date on which
e-filing will become mandatory under
such a rule. Furthermore, the
Department notes that several comments
raised concerns with the Department’s
electronic filing system and not the
requirements of the proposed or direct
final rules. To better understand and
address these concerns, the Department
plans to hold listening sessions during
the coming weeks for users to provide
feedback on the system. Information
about those sessions will be announced
at https://efile.dol.gov.
List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 18
I. Table of Abbreviations
Administrative practice and
procedure, Labor.
PART 18—RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
HEARINGS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES
Accordingly, the amendments to 29
CFR part 18, published in the Federal
Register on January 11, 2021 (86 FR
1800), are withdrawn as of February 25,
2021.
Milton A. Stewart,
Acting Secretary of Labor.
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BILLING CODE 4510–HW–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2021–0098]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, New
Richmond, OH
Coast Guard, Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is
establishing temporary safety zone for
all navigable waters of the Ohio River
from mile marker (MM) 452.0 to MM
454.0 near New Richmond, OH. This
action is necessary to provide for the
safety of life on these navigable waters
near New Richmond, OH, during a
demolition project. Entry into, transiting
through, or anchoring within this zone
is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP) or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective on February
26, 2021 through February 28, 2021.
SUMMARY:
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To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2021–
0098 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email MST1 Matthew Roberts,
Waterways Department Marine Safety
Detachment Cincinnati, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 513–921–9033, email
msdcincinnati@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
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
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment pursuant to
authority under section 4(a) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing
so would be impracticable and contrary
to the public interest. On February 15,
2021, the Coast Guard was notified of a
demolition event that will take place on
the Ohio River, between Mile Marker
(MM) 452.0 to MM 454.0 near New
Richmond, OH from 9:30 a.m. through
10:30 a.m. on February 26, 2021 or if
inclement weather is present the
demotion event will take place on
February 27, 2021 or February 28, 2021,
from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30 a.m.
Notice of the demolition event did not
give the Coast Guard enough time to
publish an NPRM, take public
comments, and issue a final rule before
the demolition work is set to begin. It
would be impracticable and contrary to
the public interest to delay
promulgating this rule as it is necessary
to establish this safety zone on February
26, 2021 to protect the safety of anyone
within a two mile radius of the area
associated with the demolition. Under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
that good cause exists for making this
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rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register.
Delaying the effective date of this rule
would be impracticable and contrary to
the public interest because immediate
action is necessary to respond to the
potential safety hazards associated with
the demolition.
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 Ohio Valley (COTP)
has determined that potential hazards
associated with the demolition occuring
on February 26, 2021, will be a safety
concern for anyone near the demolition
site. The purpose of this rule is to
ensure safety of vessels and the
navigable waters in the safety zone
before, during, and after the scheduled
event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone
from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on
February 26, 2021. The back up dates
will be February 27, 2021 or February
28, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30
a.m. The temporary safety zone would
cover all navigable waters on the Ohio
River extending from MM 452.0 to MM
454.0 near New Richmond, OH. The
duration of the zone is intended to
ensure the safety of vessels and these
navigable waters before, during, and
after the scheduled 9:30 a.m. through
10:30 a.m. demolition. No vessel or
person will be permitted to enter the
safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a
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.
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).
This regulatory action determination
is based on the size, location, and
duration of the temporary safety zone.
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The temporary safety zone would only
be in effect for 1 hour and limit access
to a two-mile stretch of the Ohio River
near New Richmond, OH. The Coast
Guard expects minimum adverse impact
to mariners. Also, mariners would be
permitted to request authorization from
the COTP or a designated representative
to transit the temporary safety zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires Federal agencies to consider
the potential impact of regulations on
small entities during rulemaking. The
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the 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).
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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.
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, Rev. 1, associated
implementing instructions, 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 a safety
zone lasting 1 hour, which would
prohibit entry within a 2-mile stretch of
the Ohio River near New Richmond,
OH. It is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph L60(a)
of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS
Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,
Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this
determination is available in the docket.
For instructions on locating the docket,
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see the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble.
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 165
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. until
10:30 a.m. on February 26, 2021. The
back up dates will be February 27, 2021
or February 28, 2021, from 9:30 a.m.
until 10:30 a.m.
(e) Informational broadcasts. The
COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public through
Broadcast Notices to Mariners and the
Local Notice to Mariners of the
enforcement period for the temporary
safety zone as well as any changes in the
planned schedule.
Dated: February 19, 2021.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Ohio Valley.
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:
[FR Doc. 2021–03974 Filed 2–24–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
42 CFR Parts 410, 411, 412, 414, 416,
419, 482, 485, 512
2. Add § 165.T08–0098 to read as
follows:
RIN 0938–AU12
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■
§ 165.T08–0098 Safety Zone; Ohio River,
New Richmond, OH.
(a) Location. The following area is a
temporary safety zone: All navigable
waters of the Ohio River between MM
452.0 to MM 454.0 in New Richmond,
OH.
(b) Definitions. As used in this
section, 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 Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) in
the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23, entry
into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of
the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or
a designated representative. Persons or
vessels desiring to enter into or pass
through the zone must request
permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. They may be
contacted on VHF–FM radio channel 16
or phone at 1–800–253–7465.
(2) Persons and vessels permitted to
enter this safety zone must transit at the
slowest safe speed and comply with all
lawful directions issued by the COTP or
a designated representative.
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[CMS–1736–CN]
Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient
Prospective Payment and Ambulatory
Surgical Center Payment Systems and
Quality Reporting Programs; New
Categories for Hospital Outpatient
Department Prior Authorization
Process; Clinical Laboratory Fee
Schedule: Laboratory Date of Service
Policy; Overall Hospital Quality Star
Rating Methodology; Physician-Owned
Hospitals; Notice of Closure of Two
Teaching Hospitals and Opportunity
To Apply for Available Slots; Radiation
Oncology Model; and Reporting
Requirements for Hospitals and
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to
Report COVID–19 Therapeutic
Inventory and Usage and To Report
Acute Respiratory Illness During the
Public Health Emergency (PHE) for
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19);
Correction
Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and
Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Final rule with comment period
and interim final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
This document corrects
technical and typographical errors in
the final rule with comment period and
interim final rule with comment period
published in the Federal Register on
December 29, 2020, titled ‘‘Hospital
SUMMARY:
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Outpatient Prospective Payment and
Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment
Systems and Quality Reporting
Programs; New Categories for Hospital
Outpatient Department Prior
Authorization Process; Clinical
Laboratory Fee Schedule: Laboratory
Date of Service Policy; Overall Hospital
Quality Star Rating Methodology;
Physician-owned Hospitals; Notice of
Closure of Two Teaching Hospitals and
Opportunity To Apply for Available
Slots; Radiation Oncology Model; and
Reporting Requirements for Hospitals
and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to
Report COVID–19 Therapeutic
Inventory and Usage and to Report
Acute Respiratory Illness During the
Public Health Emergency (PHE) for
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19)’’.
DATES: Effective date: This correction is
effective February 25, 2021.
Applicability date: The corrections in
this correcting document are applicable
beginning January 1, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elise Barringer via email
Elise.Barringer@cms.hhs.gov or at (410)
786–9222.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
In FR Doc. 2020–26819 of December
29, 2020 (85 FR 85866), there were a
number of technical and typographical
errors that are identified and corrected
in the Correction of Errors section
below. The corrections in this correction
document are applicable as if they had
been included in the document that was
issued on December 4, 2020, and
published December 29, 2020.
Accordingly, each correction is
applicable on January 1, 2021.
II. Summary of Errors
A. Summary of Errors in the Preamble
1. Hospital Outpatient Prospective
Payment System (OPPS) Corrections
On page 85987 of the ‘‘OPPS APCSpecific Policies’’ section, we
inadvertently omitted a summary of a
public comment and response related to
existing CPT codes 0607T and 0608T.
Therefore, we are adding a new
subsection titled ‘‘31. Other Procedures/
Services’’ that includes a summary of
this public comment and our response.
On page 86033, we are correcting an
inadvertent reference to the quarter for
which ASP data will be used to
calculate payment rates for HCPCS
codes for separately payable drugs and
biologicals included in Addenda A and
B: It is the second quarter of CY 2020,
not the third quarter of CY 2020.
On Page 86035, we inadvertently
referred to CY 2018, rather than CY
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0098]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, New Richmond, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zone for all
navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker (MM) 452.0 to MM
454.0 near New Richmond, OH. This action is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on these navigable waters near New Richmond, OH,
during a demolition project. Entry into, transiting through, or
anchoring within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective on February 26, 2021 through February 28,
2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2021-0098 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email MST1 Matthew Roberts, Waterways Department Marine Safety
Detachment Cincinnati, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 513-921-9033, 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
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. On February 15, 2021, the Coast Guard
was notified of a demolition event that will take place on the Ohio
River, between Mile Marker (MM) 452.0 to MM 454.0 near New Richmond, OH
from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on February 26, 2021 or if inclement
weather is present the demotion event will take place on February 27,
2021 or February 28, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. Notice of
the demolition event did not give the Coast Guard enough time to
publish an NPRM, take public comments, and issue a final rule before
the demolition work is set to begin. It would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest to delay promulgating this rule as it
is necessary to establish this safety zone on February 26, 2021 to
protect the safety of anyone within a two mile radius of the area
associated with the demolition. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for making this
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rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be
impracticable and contrary to the public interest because immediate
action is necessary to respond to the potential safety hazards
associated with the demolition.
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 Ohio Valley
(COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the
demolition occuring on February 26, 2021, will be a safety concern for
anyone near the demolition site. The purpose of this rule is to ensure
safety of vessels and the navigable waters in the safety zone before,
during, and after the scheduled event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30
a.m. on February 26, 2021. The back up dates will be February 27, 2021
or February 28, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. The temporary
safety zone would cover all navigable waters on the Ohio River
extending from MM 452.0 to MM 454.0 near New Richmond, OH. The duration
of the zone is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these
navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled 9:30 a.m.
through 10:30 a.m. demolition. No vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a
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. 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).
This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the temporary safety zone. The temporary
safety zone would only be in effect for 1 hour and limit access to a
two-mile stretch of the Ohio River near New Richmond, OH. The Coast
Guard expects minimum adverse impact to mariners. Also, mariners would
be permitted to request authorization from the COTP or a designated
representative to transit the temporary safety zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
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
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.
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, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, 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 a
safety zone lasting 1 hour, which would prohibit entry within a 2-mile
stretch of the Ohio River near New Richmond, OH. It is categorically
excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A,
Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of
Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available
in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket,
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see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
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 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: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 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.T08-0098 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0098 Safety Zone; Ohio River, New Richmond, OH.
(a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: All
navigable waters of the Ohio River between MM 452.0 to MM 454.0 in New
Richmond, OH.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, 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 Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) in the enforcement of the
safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23, entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a
designated representative. Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or
pass through the zone must request permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM radio
channel 16 or phone at 1-800-253-7465.
(2) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this safety zone must
transit at the slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions
issued by the COTP or a designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 9:30
a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on February 26, 2021. The back up dates will be
February 27, 2021 or February 28, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
(e) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to
Mariners and the Local Notice to Mariners of the enforcement period for
the temporary safety zone as well as any changes in the planned
schedule.
Dated: February 19, 2021.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2021-03974 Filed 2-24-21; 8:45 am]
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