Special Local Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile 34.5, Sunrise Beach, MO, 28734-28737 [2021-11281]

Download as PDF 28734 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Proposed Rules longitude 075°05′02″ W, at Ocean City, MD. (4) Spectator area. The designated spectator area is a polygon in shape measuring approximately 3,500 yards in length by 350 yards in width. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°19′40″ N, longitude 075°04′12″ W, thence east to latitude 38°19′37″ N, longitude 075°03′59″ W, thence northeast to latitude 38°21′17″ N, longitude 075°03′17″ W, thence west to latitude 38°21′20″ N, longitude 075°03′31″ W, thence southwest to point of origin. (b) Definitions. As used in this section: Buffer area is a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of the Race Area within the regulated area described by this section. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize potential collision conflicts with marine event participants or race boats and spectator vessels or nearby transiting vessels. This area provides separation between a Race Area and a specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in the vicinity of the regulated area established by the special local regulations. Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland—National Capital Region means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland—National Capital Region or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the COTP to act on his behalf. Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland—National Capital Region. Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland—National Capital Region with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. Participant means a person or vessel registered with the event sponsor as participating in the Ocean City Grand Prix or otherwise designated by the event sponsor as having a function tied to the event. Race area is an area described by a line bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a race area within the regulated area defined by this section. Spectator means a person or vessel not registered with the event sponsor as participants or assigned as official patrols. (c) Special local regulations: (1) The COTP Maryland—National Capital Region or Event PATCOM may forbid and control the movement of all vessels VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 and persons, including event participants, in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given by the patrol. Failure to do so may result in the Coast Guard expelling the person or vessel from the area, issuing a citation for failure to comply, or both. The COTP Maryland—National Capital Region or Event PATCOM may terminate the event, or a participant’s operations at any time the COTP Maryland—National Capital Region or Event PATCOM believes it necessary to do so for the protection of life or property. (2) Except for participants and vessels already at berth, a person or vessel within the regulated area at the start of enforcement of this section must immediately depart the regulated area. (3) A spectator must contact the Event PATCOM to request permission to either enter or pass through the regulated area. The Event PATCOM, and official patrol vessels enforcing this regulated area, can be contacted on marine band radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22A (157.1 MHz). If permission is granted, the spectator must pass directly through the regulated area as instructed by Event PATCOM. A vessel within the regulated area must operate at safe speed that minimizes wake. (4) Only participant vessels and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area. (5) A person or vessel that desires to transit, moor, or anchor within the regulated area must obtain authorization from the COTP Maryland—National Capital Region or PATCOM. A person or vessel seeking such permission can contact the COTP Maryland—National Capital Region at telephone number 410–576–2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or the PATCOM on Marine Band Radio, VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (6) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information broadcast on VHF– FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times. (d) Enforcement officials. The Coast Guard may be assisted with marine event patrol and enforcement of the regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 24, 2021. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Dated: May 14, 2021. David E. O’Connell, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland—National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2021–10628 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG–2021–0216] RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile 34.5, Sunrise Beach, MO Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary special local regulation for all navigable waters of Sunrise Beach in Francis Hollow at mile marker 34.5 on the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a waterside concert on June 26, 2021. This proposed rulemaking would establish a temporary special local regulation for spectator vessels and prohibit other vessels from transiting the regulated area during the concert. Transiting through the regulated area would be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before June 28, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2021–0216 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. DATES: If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Moore, Waterways Management Division, Sector Upper Mississippi River, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 314–269–2560, email Stephanie.R.Moore@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\28MYP1.SGM 28MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Proposed Rules I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis On April 4, 2021, Benne Media notified the Coast Guard that it will be holding a free waterside concert from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021. The concert will be held on the Lake of the Ozarks in Francis Hollow, Missouri,which contains residential homes with boat docks. The residents in this hollow may need to transit this area during the concert. The size of the specially regulated area would not prevent egress to or from any residence in Francis Hollow. Hazards from the event include vessels needing to transit the area during the concert which is expected to have a dense vessel spectator area. The Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the event would be a safety concern for concert vessel spectators and vessels needing to transit the area. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels and the navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1233). III. Discussion of Proposed Rule The COTP proposes to establish a special local regulation from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021. The special local regulation would cover a portion of navigable waters on the west side of Francis Hollow at MM 34.5 on Lake of the Ozarks. The duration of the regulation is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. event. All non-participants would be prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or their designated representative. A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF–FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ‘‘PATCOM.’’ An Official Patrol Vessel would mean a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River, (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulations in this section. A Participant would mean all persons and vessels attending the event. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels would be considered spectators. If a spectator vessel is required to transit through the regulated area it would be able to do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer and would be operated at a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. No spectator would be permtted to anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. The Patrol Commander might forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel would have to come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so might result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. Any spectator vessel might anchor outside the regulated area specified in subsection (a) above, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. The Patrol Commander might terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. The Patrol Commander might terminate enforcement of the special regulations at the conclusion of the event. The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this document. 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 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 NPRM has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 28735 Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, and duration of the proposed rule. The proposed special local regulation would cover 1 mile of the navigable waters of the Lake of Ozarks for seven hours on one day. Vessel traffic would be able to request permission from the COTP or a designated representative to enter or transit the regulated area. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue Local Notices to Mariners, Safety Marine Information Broadcasts, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the area. 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 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 regulated area 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 (Pub. L. 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 call or email 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. E:\FR\FM\28MYP1.SGM 28MYP1 28736 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Proposed Rules C. Collection of Information This proposed rule would 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 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 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 proposed rule would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this proposed 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 made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 the human environment. This proposed rule involves the establishment of a temporary special local regulation from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021. The special local regulation would be effective for Francis Hollow on Lake of the Ozarks, MO. 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. 1. A preliminary 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. 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 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. 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, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to https:// www.regulations.gov 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 the docket, and public comments, will be in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 website’s instructions. We review all comments received, but we will only post comments that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may choose not to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive. 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 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is proposing to amend 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. Add § 100.T08–0216 to read as follows: ■ § 100.T08–2016 Special Local Regulation; Francis Hollow, Mile Marker 34.5, The Lake of the Ozarks, MO. (a) Location. The following area is a special local regulation: All navigable waters of the Lake of Ozarks from the western bank to the midpoint Francis Hollow at Mile Marker (MM) 34.5. (b) Definitions. An Official Patrol Vessel 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 Upper Mississippi River, (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulations in this section. A Participant means all persons and vessels attending the event. (c) Regulations. (1) All nonparticipants would be prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or their designated representative. designated Designated Representative may be a Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF– FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ‘‘PATCOM.’’ (2) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. (3) Should a spectator vessel be required to transit through the regulated E:\FR\FM\28MYP1.SGM 28MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Proposed Rules area it may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. (4) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. (5) The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (6) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in subsection (a) above, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. (7) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (8) The Patrol Commander will terminate enforcement of the special regulations at the conclusion of the event. (d) Enforcement Period. This section will be enforced from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021. Dated: May 14, 2021. R.M. Scott, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG–2021–0245] RIN 1625–AA08 Type of Regulation; Ohio River, Tell City, IN Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary special local regulation for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, from mile marker (MM) 719 to MM 722. This action is necessary to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:44 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Petty Officer Christopher Roble, Sector Ohio Valley, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (502)–779– 5336, email SECOHV-WWM@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley DHS Department of Homeland Security E.O. Executive order FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Pub. L. Public Law § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis [FR Doc. 2021–11281 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] ACTION: provide for the safety of persons, vessels, and the marine environment during the paddle event known as PADL 2021. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before June 28, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2021–0245 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. On March 25, 2021, the Paddle Perry notified the Coast Guard that it will be conducting a paddle excursion with 100 participants from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 31, 2021. The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary special local regulation for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, from mile marker (MM) 719.0 to MM 722.0. The Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley has determined that a special local regulation is necessary to protect the participants from potential hazards associated with vessel traffic. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons, vessels, and the marine environment on the navigable waters of the Ohio River before, during, and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 28737 III. Discussion of Proposed Rule The COTP proposes to establish a temporary special local regulation for all navigable waters of the Ohio River from MM 719.0 to MM 722.0 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 31, 2021. The regulated area would cover all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, between MM 719.0 to MM 722.0. The duration of the special local regulation is intended to ensure the safety of persons, vessels, and the marine environment on these navigable waters before, during, and after the PADL 2021 excursion. All nonparticipants are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or their designated representative. To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP’s representative by Sector Ohio Valley Command Center at 502– 779–5422. Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative. 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 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 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). This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration, and time-of-day of the temporary special local regulation. This proposed special local regulation restricts transit on a three-mile stretch of the Ohio River for three hours on one day. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local Notices to Mariners, and Marine Safety Information Bulletins about this special local regulation so that waterway users may plan accordingly for this short restriction on transit, and the rule would allow vessels to request permission to enter the regulated area. E:\FR\FM\28MYP1.SGM 28MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 102 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2021-0216]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulation; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile 34.5, Sunrise 
Beach, MO

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary special 
local regulation for all navigable waters of Sunrise Beach in Francis 
Hollow at mile marker 34.5 on the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. This 
action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these 
navigable waters during a waterside concert on June 26, 2021. This 
proposed rulemaking would establish a temporary special local 
regulation for spectator vessels and prohibit other vessels from 
transiting the regulated area during the concert. Transiting through 
the regulated area would be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain 
of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated 
representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before June 28, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2021-0216 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for 
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further 
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Commander Stephanie 
Moore, Waterways Management Division, Sector Upper Mississippi River, 
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2560, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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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, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    On April 4, 2021, Benne Media notified the Coast Guard that it will 
be holding a free waterside concert from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. on June 
26, 2021. The concert will be held on the Lake of the Ozarks in Francis 
Hollow, Missouri,which contains residential homes with boat docks. The 
residents in this hollow may need to transit this area during the 
concert. The size of the specially regulated area would not prevent 
egress to or from any residence in Francis Hollow. Hazards from the 
event include vessels needing to transit the area during the concert 
which is expected to have a dense vessel spectator area. The Captain of 
the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River (COTP) has determined that 
potential hazards associated with the event would be a safety concern 
for concert vessel spectators and vessels needing to transit the area.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels 
and the navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled event. 
The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 
U.S.C. 70041 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1233).

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to establish a special local regulation from 11 
a.m. through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021. The special local regulation 
would cover a portion of navigable waters on the west side of Francis 
Hollow at MM 34.5 on Lake of the Ozarks. The duration of the regulation 
is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters 
before, during, and after the scheduled 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. event. 
All non-participants would be prohibited from entering, transiting 
through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described 
in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or their 
designated representative.
    A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander. The Patrol 
Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call 
sign ``PATCOM.'' An Official Patrol Vessel would mean 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 Upper 
Mississippi River, (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulations in this 
section. A Participant would mean all persons and vessels attending the 
event. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as 
participants or official patrol vessels would be considered spectators.
    If a spectator vessel is required to transit through the regulated 
area it would be able to do so only with prior approval of the Patrol 
Commander and when so directed by that officer and would be operated at 
a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the 
event or any other craft. No spectator would be permtted to anchor, 
block, loiter, or impede the through transit of official patrol vessels 
in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless 
cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel.
    The Patrol Commander might forbid and control the movement of all 
vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official 
patrol vessel, a vessel would have to come to an immediate stop and 
comply with the directions given. Failure to do so might result in 
expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. Any 
spectator vessel might anchor outside the regulated area specified in 
subsection (a) above, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a 
navigable channel.
    The Patrol Commander might terminate the event or the operation of 
any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of 
life or property. The Patrol Commander might terminate enforcement of 
the special regulations at the conclusion of the event.
    The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this 
document.

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 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 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).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, and duration of the proposed rule. The proposed special local 
regulation would cover 1 mile of the navigable waters of the Lake of 
Ozarks for seven hours on one day. Vessel traffic would be able to 
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative to 
enter or transit the regulated area. Moreover, the Coast Guard would 
issue Local Notices to Mariners, Safety Marine Information Broadcasts, 
and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the 
area.

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 
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 
regulated area 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 (Pub. L. 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 call or email 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.

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C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would 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 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 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 proposed rule would not 
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule 
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed 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 made 
a preliminary determination 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 involves the 
establishment of a temporary special local regulation from 11 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021. The special local regulation would be 
effective for Francis Hollow on Lake of the Ozarks, MO. 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. 1. A preliminary 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. 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 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.

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, call or email the person 
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for 
alternate instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to https://www.regulations.gov 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 the docket, 
and public comments, will be in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's 
instructions. We review all comments received, but we will only post 
comments that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may choose not 
to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we 
receive. 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 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is 
proposing to amend 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. Add Sec.  100.T08-0216 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.T08-2016  Special Local Regulation; Francis Hollow, Mile 
Marker 34.5, The Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

    (a) Location. The following area is a special local regulation: All 
navigable waters of the Lake of Ozarks from the western bank to the 
midpoint Francis Hollow at Mile Marker (MM) 34.5.
    (b) Definitions. An Official Patrol Vessel 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 Upper 
Mississippi River, (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulations in this 
section. A Participant means all persons and vessels attending the 
event.
    (c) Regulations. (1) All non-participants would be prohibited from 
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the 
regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless 
authorized by the COTP or their designated representative.


designated Designated Representative may be a Coast Guard Patrol 
Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM 
(156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM.''

    (2) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as 
participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators.
    (3) Should a spectator vessel be required to transit through the 
regulated

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area it may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and 
when so directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake 
speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or 
any other craft.
    (4) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through 
transit of official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the 
effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an 
official patrol vessel.
    (5) The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all 
vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official 
patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with 
the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the 
area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (6) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area 
specified in subsection (a) above, but may not anchor in, block, or 
loiter in a navigable channel.
    (7) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation 
of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of 
life or property.
    (8) The Patrol Commander will terminate enforcement of the special 
regulations at the conclusion of the event.
    (d) Enforcement Period. This section will be enforced from 11 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on June 26, 2021.

    Dated: May 14, 2021.
R.M. Scott,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi 
River.
[FR Doc. 2021-11281 Filed 5-27-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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