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(c) Regulations. The general
regulations governing safety zones
contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply to the
safety zone created by this temporary
final rule.
(1) All persons are required to comply
with the general regulations governing
safety zones found in 33 CFR part 165.
(2) Entry into or remaining in this
zone is prohibited unless expressly
authorized by the COTP or his
designated representative.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the
safety zone identified in paragraph (a) of
this section may contact the COTP at the
Command Center telephone number
(808) 842–2600 and (808) 842–2601, fax
(808) 842–2642 or on VHF channel 16
(156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to
transit the zone. If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels must
comply with the instructions of the
COTP or his designated representative
and proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course
while in the zone.
(4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be
assisted in the patrol and enforcement
of the safety zone by Federal, State, and
local agencies.
(d) Notice of enforcement. The COTP
Honolulu will cause Notice of the
Enforcement of the safety zone
described in this section to be made by
Broadcast to the maritime community
via marine safety broadcast notice to
mariners on VHF channel 16 (156.8
MHz).
(e) Definitions. As used in this
section, designated representative
means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been
authorized by the COTP to assist in
enforcing the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section.
Dated: July 2, 2021.
N.S. Worst,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Alternate
Captain of the Port Honolulu.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
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Safety Zones; Annual Events in the
Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
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The Coast Guard will enforce
a safety zone located in federal
regulations for a recurring marine event.
This action is necessary and intended
for the safety of life and property on
navigable waters during this event.
During the enforcement period, no
person or vessel may enter the
respective safety zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo or a designated representative.
DATES: The regulations listed in 33 CFR
165.939 as listed in Table 165.939(c)(1)
will be enforced from 7:15 a.m. through
1:15 p.m. on July 17, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this notice of
enforcement, call or email MST2 Natalie
Smith, Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Marine
Safety Unit Cleveland; telephone (216)
937–6004, email D09-SMBMSUCLEVELAND-WWM@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
Guard will enforce the Safety Zones;
Annual Events in the Captain of the Port
Buffalo Zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939,
Table 165.939(c)(1) for the Whiskey
Island Paddlefest in Cleveland, OH, on
all U.S. waters of Lake Erie, Cleveland
Harbor, from 41°29′59.5″ N and
081°42′59.3″ W, to 41°30′4.4″ N and
081°42′44.5″ W, to 41°30′17.3″ N and
081°43′0.6″ W, to 41°30′9.4″ N and
081°43′2.0″ W, to 41°29′54.9″ N and
081°43′34.4″ W, to 41°30′0.1″ N and
081°43′3.1″ W, and back to 41°29′59.5″
N and 081°42′59.3″ W (NAD 83) from
7:15 a.m. through 1:15 p.m. on July 17,
2021. The scheduled date of zone
enforcement differs from that published
in 33 CFR 165.939 to accommodate the
sponsoring organization’s priority to
better align their event with other
occurring local events, other paddle
races taking place in the Great Lakes
region, and to ensure the availability of
personnel and resources to support the
event.
Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into,
transiting, or anchoring within the
safety zone during an enforcement
period is prohibited unless authorized
by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or a
designated representative. Those
seeking permission to enter the safety
zone may request permission from the
Captain of the Port Buffalo via channel
16, VHF–FM. Vessels and persons
granted permission to enter the safety
zone shall obey the directions of the
Captain of the Port Buffalo or a
designated representative. While within
a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at
the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course.
This notice of enforcement is issued
under authority of 33 CFR 165.939 and
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5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this
notice of enforcement in the Federal
Register, the Coast Guard will provide
the maritime community with advance
notification of this enforcement period
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or
Local Notice to Mariners. If the Captain
of the Port Buffalo determines that the
safety zone need not be enforced for the
full duration stated in this notice he or
she may use a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners to grant general permission to
enter the respective safety zone.
R.R. Kistner,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Alternate Captain
of the Port Buffalo.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2021–0062]
RIN 1625–AA87
Security Zone: Electric Boat Shipyard,
Groton, CT
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will modify
the security zone boundaries
surrounding the Electric Boat Shipyard
in Groton, Connecticut. The amendment
to the Security Zone is due to the
expanding operations at Electric Boat
Shipyard.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This rule is effective August 13,
2021.
To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2021–
0062 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 Marine Science Technician 3rd
Class Ashley Dodd, Waterways
Management Division, Sector Long
Island Sound; Tel: (203) 468–4469;
Email: Ashley.M.Dodd@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
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II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
Electric Boat Shipyard requested a
modification to expand the currently
existing security zone. In response, on
April 13, 2021, the Coast Guard
published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) titled Security
Zone: Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton,
CT (86 FR 19171). There we stated why
we issued the NPRM, and invited
comments on our proposed regulatory
action related to this fireworks display.
During the comment period that ended
May 13, 2021, we received 1 comment.
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
purpose of this rule is to modify the
location of the existing security zone
listed in 33 CFR 165.154(a)(2). Captain
of the Port Long Island Sound will add
a new point in the definition of the
security zone and replace two turning
points. This allows the zone to
encompass the new building for
construction of submarines and floating
dry dock.
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IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
and the Rule
As noted above, we received 1
comment on our NPRM published April
13, 2021. The comment submitted by an
anonymous individual addressed a
clerical error to the NPRM. The word
‘‘subversive’’ should have been used
instead of ‘‘submersive’’ in the sentence
‘‘for this reason a security zone is
established to safeguard from
destruction, loss, or injury from
sabotage or other submersive acts, or
other causes of a similar nature to its
waterfront facility and its vessels that
they construct.’’ There are no changes in
the regulatory text of this rule from the
proposed rule in the NPRM.
Part 165 of 33 CFR contains specific
regulated navigation areas and limited
access areas to prescribe general
regulations for different types of limited
or controlled access areas and regulated
navigation areas and list specific areas
and their boundaries. Section 165.154
establishes Safety and Security Zones:
Captain of the Port Long Island Sound
Zone Safety and Security Zones.
The Coast Guard will modify the
location of the existing security zone
listed in 33 CFR 165.154(a)(2)(i) Safety
and Security Zones: Captain of the Port
Zone Safety and Security Zones, to
expand the zone and to protect a new
submarine construction facility and
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floating dry dock being built adjacent to
the current facility.
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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.
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.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits.
This rule has not been designated a
‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly,
this rule has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
This regulatory action determination
is based on the size, location, and
duration of the security zone. Vessel
traffic would be able to safely transit
around the security zone which would
impact a small designated area of the
Thames River.
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 received 0 comments
from the Small Business Administration
on this rulemaking. 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
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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.
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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
expanding an already existing security
zone to limit access near Electric Boat
Shipyard. It is categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph
L60a 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
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
Marine Safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, 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:
■
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6 and 160.5;
Departmemt of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1
2. Revise § 165.154 (a)(2) to read as
follows:
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§ 165.154 Safety and Security Zones;
Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone
Safety and Security Zones.
(a)* * *
(2) Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton,
CT.
(i) Location. All navigable waters of
the Thames River, from surface to
bottom, West of the Electric Boat
Corportation Shipyard enclosed by a
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line beginning at a point on the
shoreline 41°20′ 16″ N, 72°04 ′ 47″ W;
then running West to 41°20′ 16.2″ N,
72°04 ′58.0″ W; then running North to
41°20′28.7″ N, 72°05′01.7″ W; then
North-Northwest to 41°20′53.3″ N,
72°05′04.8″ W; then North-Northeast to
41°21′02.9″ N, 72°05′04.9″ W; then
running to shoreline at 41°21′02.9″ N,
72°04′58.2″ W (NAD 83).
(ii) Application. Paragraphs (a),(e), (f)
of § 165.33 do not apply to public
vessels or to vessels owned by, under
hire to, or performing work for the
Electric Boat Division when operating in
the security zone.
Dated: July 8, 2021.
E.J. Van Camp,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Long Island Sound.
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[Docket Number USCG–2021–0510]
RIN 1625–AA00
Temporary Safety Zone; Bear Birthday
Celebration, Lake Charlevoix, Boyne
City, MI
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within a 500-foot
radius of a fireworks display in Lake
Charlevoix near Boyne City, MI. The
safety zone is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards
created by fireworks diplay. Entry of
vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sault Sainte Marie or a designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 p.m.
until 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2021. It will
be enforced from 9 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
on that day.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2021–
0510 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
SUMMARY:
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email LT Deaven Palenzuela, U.S. Coast
Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 906–635–3223, email
ssmprevention@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 doing
so would be impracticable. This safety
zone is needed to be established by July
31, 2021 in order to protect the public
from the dangers associated with a
fireworks display.
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 to establish a
safety zone in order to protect the public
from the hazards associated with the
fireworks display.
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 Sault Sainte Marie
(COTP) has determined that potential
hazards associated with a fireworks
display on July 31, 2021, will be a safety
concern for anything within a 500-foot
radius of the navigable waters
surrounding the fireworks launch site.
This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in
the navigable waters within the safety
zone during the fireworks display.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a temporary
safety zone that will be enforced from 9
p.m. through 11 p.m. on July 31, 2021.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0062]
RIN 1625-AA87
Security Zone: Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton, CT
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will modify the security zone boundaries
surrounding the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. The
amendment to the Security Zone is due to the expanding operations at
Electric Boat Shipyard.
DATES: This rule is effective August 13, 2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2021-0062 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 Marine Science Technician 3rd Class Ashley Dodd,
Waterways Management Division, Sector Long Island Sound; Tel: (203)
468-4469; 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
[[Page 37050]]
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
Electric Boat Shipyard requested a modification to expand the
currently existing security zone. In response, on April 13, 2021, the
Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled
Security Zone: Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton, CT (86 FR 19171). There
we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed
regulatory action related to this fireworks display. During the comment
period that ended May 13, 2021, we received 1 comment.
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 purpose of this rule is to
modify the location of the existing security zone listed in 33 CFR
165.154(a)(2). Captain of the Port Long Island Sound will add a new
point in the definition of the security zone and replace two turning
points. This allows the zone to encompass the new building for
construction of submarines and floating dry dock.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule
As noted above, we received 1 comment on our NPRM published April
13, 2021. The comment submitted by an anonymous individual addressed a
clerical error to the NPRM. The word ``subversive'' should have been
used instead of ``submersive'' in the sentence ``for this reason a
security zone is established to safeguard from destruction, loss, or
injury from sabotage or other submersive acts, or other causes of a
similar nature to its waterfront facility and its vessels that they
construct.'' There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule
from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
Part 165 of 33 CFR contains specific regulated navigation areas and
limited access areas to prescribe general regulations for different
types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated navigation
areas and list specific areas and their boundaries. Section 165.154
establishes Safety and Security Zones: Captain of the Port Long Island
Sound Zone Safety and Security Zones.
The Coast Guard will modify the location of the existing security
zone listed in 33 CFR 165.154(a)(2)(i) Safety and Security Zones:
Captain of the Port Zone Safety and Security Zones, to expand the zone
and to protect a new submarine construction facility and floating dry
dock being built adjacent to the current facility.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the security zone. Vessel traffic would be
able to safely transit around the security zone which would impact a
small designated area of the Thames River.
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 received 0 comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. 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.
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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
expanding an already existing security zone to limit access near
Electric Boat Shipyard. It is categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph L60a 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
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
Marine Safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, 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; Departmemt of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
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2. Revise Sec. 165.154 (a)(2) to read as follows:
Sec. 165.154 Safety and Security Zones; Captain of the Port Long
Island Sound Zone Safety and Security Zones.
(a)* * *
(2) Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton, CT.
(i) Location. All navigable waters of the Thames River, from
surface to bottom, West of the Electric Boat Corportation Shipyard
enclosed by a line beginning at a point on the shoreline 41[deg]20'
16'' N, 72[deg]04 ' 47'' W; then running West to 41[deg]20' 16.2'' N,
72[deg]04 '58.0'' W; then running North to 41[deg]20'28.7'' N,
72[deg]05'01.7'' W; then North-Northwest to 41[deg]20'53.3'' N,
72[deg]05'04.8'' W; then North-Northeast to 41[deg]21'02.9'' N,
72[deg]05'04.9'' W; then running to shoreline at 41[deg]21'02.9'' N,
72[deg]04'58.2'' W (NAD 83).
(ii) Application. Paragraphs (a),(e), (f) of Sec. 165.33 do not
apply to public vessels or to vessels owned by, under hire to, or
performing work for the Electric Boat Division when operating in the
security zone.
Dated: July 8, 2021.
E.J. Van Camp,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Long Island Sound.
[FR Doc. 2021-14971 Filed 7-13-21; 8:45 am]
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