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regulation is not necessary because the
event is cancelled.
DATES: The Coast Guard does not plan
to enforce regulations in 33 CFR
165.1330 from July 1, 2021 through
August 31, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this
notification of non-enforcement, call or
email Robert A.K. Nakama, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector Puget Sound Waterways
Management Division; telephone 206–
217–6089, email Robert.Nakama@
uscg.mil.
The Coast
Guard normally enforces the safety zone
in 33 CFR 165.1330 for the Fleet Week
Maritime Festival on waters adjacent to
Pier 66 in Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA. This
event is held annually during the parade
of ships on the last week of July or first
week of August. This year, the event
organizers cancelled Fleet Week.
Therefore, the Coast Guard does not
plan to enforce the safety zone in 33
CFR 165.1330, for July or August 2021.
In addition to this notification of nonenforcement in the Federal Register, if
the situation changes and the Captain of
the Port Sector Puget Sound (COTP)
determines that the regulated area needs
to be enforced, the COTP will issue a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners and
provide actual notice of enforcement to
any persons in the regulated area.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: June 21, 2021.
P.M. Hilbert,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Sector Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2021–13723 Filed 6–30–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2021–0438]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, New
Richmond
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is The Coast
Guard is establishing a temporary safety
zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio
River, extending the entire width of the
river, at mile marker (MM) 450.0. This
safety zone is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on these navigable
waters near New Richmond, Ohio
during the New Richmond Fireworks.
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Entry of vessels or persons into this
zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Ohio Valley.
DATES: This rule is effective on July 4,
2021 from 10 p.m. through 10:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2021–
0438 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 Petty Officer Matthew Roberts,
Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati,
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 513–921–
9033, email matthew.d.roberts@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 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 it is
impracticable. We must establish this
regulation by July 4, 2021 and lack
sufficient time to provide a reasonable
comment period and then consider
those comments before issuing this rule.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this 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 protect
persons and property from the dangers
associated with the event.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The
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Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP) has determined that potential
hazards associated with the New
Richmond Fireworks, occurring on July
4, 2021 from 10 p.m. through 10:30
p.m., will be a safety concern for all
navigable waters on the Ohio River,
extending the entire width of the river,
at mile marker (MM) 450.0. The purpose
of this rule is to ensure the safety of life
and vessels on these navigable waters
before, during, and after the scheduled
event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone on
July 4, 2021 from 10 p.m. through 10:30
p.m. on all navigable waters of the Ohio
River, extending the entire width of the
river, at MM 450.0. Transit into and
through this area is prohibited during
periods of enforcement on these dates
and times. The periods of enforcement
will be prior to, during, and 30 minutes
after any vessel movement and during
the fireworks display. The Coast Guard
was informed that the operations will
take place from 10 p.m. through 10:30
p.m. Enforcement of the regulated area
will occur during the fireworks display.
The duration of the safety zone is
intended to ensure the safety of life and
vessels on these navigable waters before,
during, and after the scheduled event.
No vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. A designated
representative is a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the U.S.
Coast Guard assigned to units under the
operational control of Sector Ohio
Valley. They may be contacted on VHF–
FM Channel 16 or by telephone at
1–800–253–7465. Persons and vessels
permitted to enter this regulated area
must transit at their slowest safe speed
and comply with all lawful directions
issued by the COTP or the 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
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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, duration,
and time-of-day of the safety zone. This
safety zone will be in place at Mile
Marker 450 Ohio River on July 4, 2021
from 10 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. The
Coast Guard will issue written Local
Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice
to Mariners via VHF–FM marine
channel 16 about the temporary safety
zone, and this rule also allows vessels
to seek permission from the COTP or a
designated representative to enter 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 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
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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 the
establishment of a safety zone lasting
thirty minutes that prohibits entry on all
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navigable waters of the Ohio River at
MM 450. 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
where indicated under ADDRESSES.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 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
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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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.
2. Add § 165.T08–0438 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T08–0438 Safety zone; Ohio River,
New Richmond, OH.
(a) Location. All navigable waters of
the Ohio River at MM 450 New
Richmind, Ohio.
(b) Period of enforcement. This
temporary safety zone will be enforced
on July 4, 2021 from 10 p.m. until 10:30
p.m.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, 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
deviate from this safety zone regulation
and enter the restricted area must transit
at the slowest safe speed and comply
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with all lawful directions issued by the
COTP or a designated representative.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The
COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public through
broadcast notices to mariners of the
enforcement period for the temporary
safety zone as well as any changes in the
planned schedule.
Dated: June 27, 2021.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2021–14130 Filed 6–30–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2021–0433]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Tennessee River Mile 643
to 652, Knoxville, TN
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
the Tennessee River south of mile 643
to 652 on August 7, 2021. This safety
zone is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment
from potential hazards created during
the rowers associated with the event.
Entry into the safety zone is prohibited
unless specifically authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP).
DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on August 7, 2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2021–
0433 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 MST3 Joshua Rehl, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 615–736–5421, email
Joshua.M.Rehl@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
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
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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 it is
impracticable. The Coast Guard was
notified of the event without ample time
to allow for a reasonable comment
period because we must establish this
safety zone by August 7, 2021.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable
because action is needed on August 7,
2021 to ensure the safety of the
participants in the Three Rivers Regatta,
rowing marine event.
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 Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP) has determined that potential
hazards associated with the Three
Rivers Regatta, rowing marine event,
will be a safety concern for anyone
within the rowing area. This rule is
needed to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment in the
navigable waters within the special
local regulated area for the duration of
the rowing event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a temporary
safety zone on the Tennessee River from
mile markers 643 to 652 from 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m. on August 7, 2021. The
duration of the zone is intended to
protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment in these navigable
waters while high speed boat races are
taking place. No non-participant vessels
or persons will be permitted to enter the
safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. Vessels and
persons transiting the area must comply
with all orders or directions given to
them by the COTP or their designated
representative. The COTP will provide
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notice of the regulated area through
advanced notice via broadcast notice to
mariners and by on-scene designated
representatives.
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, duration,
and time-of-day of the safety zone. This
safety zone restricts transit on
theTennessee River from mile 643 to
652. The area will have limited access
for a period of 9 hours. Moreover, the
Coast Guard would issue Broadcast
Notices to Mariners, Local Notices to
Mariners, and Marine Safety
Information Bulletins, as appropriate,
about this safety zone so that waterway
users may plan accordingly for this
short restriction on transit. This rule
will allow vessels to request permission
to enter the 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
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0438]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, New Richmond
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary
safety zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the
entire width of the river, at mile marker (MM) 450.0. This safety zone
is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable
waters near New Richmond, Ohio during the New Richmond Fireworks. Entry
of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley.
DATES: This rule is effective on July 4, 2021 from 10 p.m. through
10:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2021-0438 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 Petty Officer Matthew Roberts, 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 it is impracticable. We must
establish this regulation by July 4, 2021 and lack sufficient time to
provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments
before issuing this rule.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this 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 protect persons and property
from the dangers associated with the event.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1233. The Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) has determined
that potential hazards associated with the New Richmond Fireworks,
occurring on July 4, 2021 from 10 p.m. through 10:30 p.m., will be a
safety concern for all navigable waters on the Ohio River, extending
the entire width of the river, at mile marker (MM) 450.0. The purpose
of this rule is to ensure the safety of life and vessels on these
navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone on July 4, 2021 from 10 p.m.
through 10:30 p.m. on all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending
the entire width of the river, at MM 450.0. Transit into and through
this area is prohibited during periods of enforcement on these dates
and times. The periods of enforcement will be prior to, during, and 30
minutes after any vessel movement and during the fireworks display. The
Coast Guard was informed that the operations will take place from 10
p.m. through 10:30 p.m. Enforcement of the regulated area will occur
during the fireworks display. The duration of the safety zone is
intended to ensure the safety of life and vessels on these navigable
waters before, during, and after the scheduled event. No vessel or
person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative. A designated
representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S.
Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of Sector
Ohio Valley. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or by telephone
at 1-800-253-7465. Persons and vessels permitted to enter this
regulated area must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with
all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the 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
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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, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. This safety
zone will be in place at Mile Marker 450 Ohio River on July 4, 2021
from 10 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. The Coast Guard will issue written
Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM
marine channel 16 about the temporary safety zone, and this rule also
allows vessels to seek permission from the COTP or a designated
representative to enter 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 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 the
establishment of a safety zone lasting thirty minutes that prohibits
entry on all navigable waters of the Ohio River at MM 450. 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 where indicated under ADDRESSES.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 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.T08-0438 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0438 Safety zone; Ohio River, New Richmond, OH.
(a) Location. All navigable waters of the Ohio River at MM 450 New
Richmind, Ohio.
(b) Period of enforcement. This temporary safety zone will be
enforced on July 4, 2021 from 10 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, 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 deviate from this safety zone
regulation and enter the restricted area must transit at the slowest
safe speed and comply
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with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or a designated
representative.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to
mariners of the enforcement period for the temporary safety zone as
well as any changes in the planned schedule.
Dated: June 27, 2021.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2021-14130 Filed 6-30-21; 8:45 am]
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