Procedures for Issuing Guidance Documents, 19786-19787 [2021-07685]

Download as PDF 19786 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 71 / Thursday, April 15, 2021 / Rules and Regulations 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 moving safety zone that will prohibit entry within a 100-yard radius of the USS BONHOMME RICHARD while being towed from Pier 2 Naval Base San Diego to the San Diego Bay Channel Entrance. 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, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. G. Protest Activities jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES 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. Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. Add § 165.T11–053 to read as follows: ■ § 165.T11–053 Safety Zone; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone. All waters of San Diego Bay, from surface to bottom within a 100-yard radius of the USS BONHOMME RICHARD while transiting from Pier 2 Naval Base San Diego to the San Diego Bay Channel Entrance. (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 San Diego (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP’s designated representative. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP’s representative by VHF Channel 16. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP’s designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 15, 2021. Dated: April 1, 2021. T.J. Barelli, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector San Diego. [FR Doc. 2021–07753 Filed 4–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 43 CFR Part 51 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: [Docket No. DOI–2020–0001; 201D0102DM, DS6CS00000, DLSN00000.000000, DX6CS25] RIN 1093–AA27 Procedures for Issuing Guidance Documents PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ 15:42 Apr 14, 2021 Jkt 253001 ACTION: On October 26, 2020, the Department of the Interior (Department) published an interim final rule implementing an Executive order (E.O.), SUMMARY: Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; VerDate Sep<11>2014 Office of the Secretary, Interior. Final rule; rescission of regulations. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 entitled ‘‘Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents.’’ The E.O. defined guidance documents and required Federal agencies to finalize regulations or amend existing regulations to establish processes and procedures for issuing guidance documents, among other actions. In accordance with the E.O. entitled, ‘‘Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation’’ issued by President Biden on January 20, 2021, this final rule rescinds the Department’s interim final rule. DATES: This rule is effective April 15, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bivan Patnaik, Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs, by phone at 202–208–3181 or via the Federal Relay Service at 800– 877–8339, or via email account guidance_document@ios.doi.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Discussion On October 26, 2020, the Department of the Interior published an interim final rule on guidance (85 FR 67666) implementing E.O. 13891, ‘‘Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents,’’ signed by President Trump on October 9, 2019. As required by the E.O., the rule contained the Department’s procedural requirements governing the development, review, and clearance of guidance documents; the processes for the public to petition for withdrawal or modification of a particular guidance document, including designating the officials to whom petitions should be directed; and the procedures for review and approval of significant guidance documents. On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued E.O. 13992, ‘‘Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation,’’ which, among other actions, revoked E.O. 13891 and directed agencies to promptly take steps to rescind any rules implementing or enforcing the executive orders. The January 20, 2021, E.O. states that it is the policy of the Administration ‘‘to use available tools to confront the urgent challenges facing the Nation, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID– 19) pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change. To tackle these challenges effectively, executive departments and agencies (agencies) must be equipped with the flexibility to use robust regulatory action to address national priorities. This E.O. revokes harmful policies and directives that E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 71 / Thursday, April 15, 2021 / Rules and Regulations jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES threaten to frustrate the Federal Government’s ability to confront these problems and empowers agencies to use appropriate regulatory tools to achieve these goals.’’ After consideration and review, the Department concluded that the October 26, 2020, interim final rule on our procedural requirements deprives the Department and subordinate Bureaus and Offices of the necessary flexibility in determining when and how best to issue public guidance based on particular facts and circumstances. The interim final rule also unduly restricts the Department’s ability to provide timely guidance on which the public can confidently rely. Therefore, in accordance with President Biden’s January 20, 2021, E.O., the Department is issuing this final rule, which rescinds the October 26, 2020, interim final rule. In accordance with OMB memorandum ‘‘Guidance for Regulatory Review’’ (M–09–13), the Office of Management and Budget will continue to review all agency actions and VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:42 Apr 14, 2021 Jkt 253001 documents subject to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs review under E.O. 12866. These reviews include policy and guidance documents that OMB determines to be significant. In order to ensure transparency, the single, searchable, indexed website (www.doi.gov/elips/browse) that contains all of the Department’s guidance documents and was made available to the public on February 28, 2020 (85 FR 12009), will remain active. However, the website will be revised to remove any references to E.O. 13891. II. Final Rule The Department has determined that this rule is suitable for final rulemaking. The rule rescinds the October 26, 2020, revisions to the Department’s existing procedures and associated implementation as it related to the development, review, and clearance of guidance documents as directed by E.O. 13891. As with the October 26, 2020, interim final rule, the Department is not required to engage in a notice and comment process to issue this rule PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 19787 under the Administrative Procedure Act. See 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). Furthermore, because this rule is procedural rather than substantive; the normal requirement of 5 U.S.C. 553(d) that a rule not be effective until at least 30 days after publication in the Federal Register is inapplicable. List of Subjects in 43 CFR Part 51 Administrative practice and procedure, Executive orders. PART 51—[REMOVED] For the reasons discussed in the preamble, and under the authority of 5 U.S.C. Chapter 5, Subchapter II; Chapter 7, the Department of the Interior amends 43 CFR by removing part 51. This action is taken pursuant to delegated authority. ■ Rachael S. Taylor, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy, Management and Budget. [FR Doc. 2021–07685 Filed 4–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4334–63–P E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 71 (Thursday, April 15, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19786-19787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-07685]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

43 CFR Part 51

[Docket No. DOI-2020-0001; 201D0102DM, DS6CS00000, DLSN00000.000000, 
DX6CS25]
RIN 1093-AA27


Procedures for Issuing Guidance Documents

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule; rescission of regulations.

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SUMMARY: On October 26, 2020, the Department of the Interior 
(Department) published an interim final rule implementing an Executive 
order (E.O.), entitled ``Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved 
Agency Guidance Documents.'' The E.O. defined guidance documents and 
required Federal agencies to finalize regulations or amend existing 
regulations to establish processes and procedures for issuing guidance 
documents, among other actions. In accordance with the E.O. entitled, 
``Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal 
Regulation'' issued by President Biden on January 20, 2021, this final 
rule rescinds the Department's interim final rule.

DATES: This rule is effective April 15, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bivan Patnaik, Deputy Director of 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory 
Affairs, by phone at 202-208-3181 or via the Federal Relay Service at 
800-877-8339, or via email account [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Discussion

    On October 26, 2020, the Department of the Interior published an 
interim final rule on guidance (85 FR 67666) implementing E.O. 13891, 
``Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance 
Documents,'' signed by President Trump on October 9, 2019. As required 
by the E.O., the rule contained the Department's procedural 
requirements governing the development, review, and clearance of 
guidance documents; the processes for the public to petition for 
withdrawal or modification of a particular guidance document, including 
designating the officials to whom petitions should be directed; and the 
procedures for review and approval of significant guidance documents.
    On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued E.O. 13992, 
``Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal 
Regulation,'' which, among other actions, revoked E.O. 13891 and 
directed agencies to promptly take steps to rescind any rules 
implementing or enforcing the executive orders. The January 20, 2021, 
E.O. states that it is the policy of the Administration ``to use 
available tools to confront the urgent challenges facing the Nation, 
including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, economic 
recovery, racial justice, and climate change. To tackle these 
challenges effectively, executive departments and agencies (agencies) 
must be equipped with the flexibility to use robust regulatory action 
to address national priorities. This E.O. revokes harmful policies and 
directives that

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threaten to frustrate the Federal Government's ability to confront 
these problems and empowers agencies to use appropriate regulatory 
tools to achieve these goals.'' After consideration and review, the 
Department concluded that the October 26, 2020, interim final rule on 
our procedural requirements deprives the Department and subordinate 
Bureaus and Offices of the necessary flexibility in determining when 
and how best to issue public guidance based on particular facts and 
circumstances. The interim final rule also unduly restricts the 
Department's ability to provide timely guidance on which the public can 
confidently rely. Therefore, in accordance with President Biden's 
January 20, 2021, E.O., the Department is issuing this final rule, 
which rescinds the October 26, 2020, interim final rule.
    In accordance with OMB memorandum ``Guidance for Regulatory 
Review'' (M-09-13), the Office of Management and Budget will continue 
to review all agency actions and documents subject to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs review under E.O. 12866. These 
reviews include policy and guidance documents that OMB determines to be 
significant.
    In order to ensure transparency, the single, searchable, indexed 
website (www.doi.gov/elips/browse) that contains all of the 
Department's guidance documents and was made available to the public on 
February 28, 2020 (85 FR 12009), will remain active. However, the 
website will be revised to remove any references to E.O. 13891.

II. Final Rule

    The Department has determined that this rule is suitable for final 
rulemaking. The rule rescinds the October 26, 2020, revisions to the 
Department's existing procedures and associated implementation as it 
related to the development, review, and clearance of guidance documents 
as directed by E.O. 13891. As with the October 26, 2020, interim final 
rule, the Department is not required to engage in a notice and comment 
process to issue this rule under the Administrative Procedure Act. See 
5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). Furthermore, because this rule is procedural 
rather than substantive; the normal requirement of 5 U.S.C. 553(d) that 
a rule not be effective until at least 30 days after publication in the 
Federal Register is inapplicable.

List of Subjects in 43 CFR Part 51

    Administrative practice and procedure, Executive orders.

PART 51--[REMOVED]

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, and under the authority of 5 
U.S.C. Chapter 5, Subchapter II; Chapter 7, the Department of the 
Interior amends 43 CFR by removing part 51.
    This action is taken pursuant to delegated authority.

Rachael S. Taylor,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--Policy, Management and Budget.
[FR Doc. 2021-07685 Filed 4-14-21; 8:45 am]
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