Notice of Proposed Rule Making; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL, 54879-54881 [2021-21575]
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III. Findings and Certifications
Regulatory Review—Executive Orders
12866 and 13563
Under Executive Order 12866
(Regulatory Planning and Review), a
determination must be made whether a
regulatory action is significant and,
therefore, subject to review by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) in
accordance with the requirements of the
order. Executive Order 13563
(Improving Regulations and Regulatory
Review) directs executive agencies to
analyze regulations that are ‘‘outmoded,
ineffective, insufficient, or excessively
burdensome, and to modify, streamline,
expand, or repeal them in accordance
with what has been learned.’’ Executive
Order 13563 also directs that, where
relevant, feasible, and consistent with
regulatory objectives, and to the extent
permitted by law, agencies are to,
‘‘identify and consider regulatory
approaches that reduce burdens and
maintain flexibility and freedom of
choice for the public.’’
The current rules providing for the
use of LIBOR as an index for interest
rate adjustments for ARMs in HUD’s
forward and reverse mortgage insurance
programs are becoming obsolete as
LIBOR is in the process of being phased
out. HUD is required by statute to
approve by regulation interest rate
indexes for its forward ARM products.
HUD must also amend by regulation its
permitted interest rate indices for HECM
ARM products and permit lenders to
transition from LIBOR to a replacement
index for existing HECM ARMs.
Therefore, this rule is necessary to avoid
HUD’s rules on ARMs from becoming
obsolete as well as to avoid the risk of
financial harm for ARM lenders,
borrowers, and the larger ARM market.
This advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking has been reviewed by OMB.
As a result of this review, OMB
determined that this advanced notice of
proposed rulemaking is not significant
under Executive Order 12866 and
Executive Order 13563.
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Environmental Review
This advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking consists of ‘‘[s]tatutorily
required and/or discretionary
establishment and review of interest
rates, loan limits, building cost limits,
prototype costs, fair market rent
schedules, HUD-determined prevailing
wage rates, income limits and
exclusions with regard to eligibility for
or calculation of HUD housing
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assistance or rental assistance, and
similar rate and cost determinations and
related external administrative or fiscal
requirements or procedures which do
not constitute a development decision
that affects the physical condition of
specific project areas or building sites.’’
Accordingly, under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(6),
this advanced notice of proposed
rulemaking is categorically excluded
from environmental review under the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321).
Lopa P. Kolluri,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office
of Housing—Federal Housing Administration.
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you have questions about this proposed
rulemaking, call or email Ensign Vera
Max, Sector Key West Waterways
Management Division, Coast Guard;
telephone (305) 292–8768, email
SKWWaterways@uscg.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
Basis
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Notice of Proposed Rule Making;
Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is proposing
to establish a temporary special local
regulation for the RWO Offshore World
Championship on November 10, 12 and
14, 2021. This action is necessary to
ensure safety of life on navigable waters
on the waters of the Key West Main
Ship Channel, Key West Turning Basin,
and Key West Harbor Entrance in Key
West, FL. This proposed rulemaking
would prohibit persons and vessels
from entering, transiting through,
anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area without permission from
the Captain of the Port Key West 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 October 20, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2021–0582 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:
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On May 7, 2021, Race World Offshore
notified the Coast Guard that it will be
conducting a high speed boat race from
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on November 10,
12, and 14, 2021. Approximately 50
participants and 200 spectator craft will
attend the event, which will take place
in the Atlantic Ocean, off the tip of Key
West, Florida, on the waters of the Key
West Main Ship Channel, Key West
Turning Basin, and Key West Harbor
Entrance in Key West, FL. The Captain
of the Port Key West has determined the
potential hazards associated with the
high speed boat race would be a safety
concern for the participants, participant
vessels, and the general public.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to
protect event participants, spectators,
and vessels on the navigable waters of
the Key West Main Ship Channel, Key
West Turning Basin, and Key West
Harbor Entrance before, during, and
after the scheduled event. The Coast
Guard is proposing this rulemaking
under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041.
The Coast Guard is issuing this notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with a
15-day prior notice and opportunity to
comment pursuant to section (b)(3) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
(5 U.S.C. 553). This provision authorizes
an agency to publish a rule in less than
30 days before its effective date for
‘‘good cause found and published with
the rule.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B),
the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for publishing this NPRM with a
15-day comment period because it is
impracticable to provide a 30-day
comment period because we must
establish this safety zone by November
10, 2021. A 15-day comment period
would allow the Coast Guard to provide
for public notice and comment, but also
update the proposed regulation soon
enough that the length of the notice and
comment period does not compromise
safety.
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III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP Key West proposes to
establish a temporary special local
regulation from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
each day on November 10, 12, and 14,
2021. The proposed special local
regulation would consist of two
regulated areas: (1) A race and safety
buffer area and (2) a spectator area.
These areas would prohibit persons and
vessels from entering, transiting
through, anchoring in, or remaining
within the race area or buffer zone and
prohibits vessels from transiting at
speeds that cause wake within the
spectator area, unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Key West or a
designated representative. The special
local regulation would cover all
navigable waters in the Atlantic Ocean,
off the tip of Key West, Florida, on the
waters of the Key West Main Ship
Channel, Key West Turning Basin, and
Key West Harbor Entrance. The
regulatory text we are proposing appears
at the end of this document.
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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 location, duration, and
time-of-day of the regulated area.
Although persons and vessels may not
enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the area without
authorization from the COTP or a
designated representative, they will be
able to safely transit around the area.
Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue
a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via
VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the
area, and the rule would allow vessels
to seek permission to enter the area
between race heats.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires Federal agencies to consider
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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.
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
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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 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 a temporary special local
regulation for a 7 hour duration on 3
days that would prohibit entry into the
race area or buffer zone, and prohibit
vessels from transiting at speeds that
cause wake within the spectator area.
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 where indicated
under ADDRESSES. 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 contact the
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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. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided. For more about privacy and
the docket, visit https://
www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
Documents mentioned in this NPRM
as being available in the docket, and all
public comments, will be in our online
docket at https://www.regulations.gov
and can be viewed by following that
website’s instructions. Additionally, 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.
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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 a temporary § 100.T799–0582
to read as follows:
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§ 100.T799–0582 Special Local Regulation;
RWO World Championship, Key West, FL.
(a) Locations. The following regulated
areas are established as special local
regulations. All coordinates are North
American Datum 1983.
(1) Race and Safety Buffer Area.
Waters of the Atlantic Ocean of Key
West, FL that are encompassed within
the following points: Starting at Point 1
in position 24°32.506′ N, 81°49.984′ W;
thence southwest to Point 2 in position
24°32.455′ N, 81°49.040′ W; thence
northwest to Point 3 in position
24°32.559′ N, 81°49.584′ W; thence
northwest to Point 4 in position
24°32.608′ N, 81°49.628′ W; thence
northwest to Point 5 in position
24°33.095′ N, 81°49.265′ W; thence
northeast to Point 6 in position
24°33.518′ N, 81°48.902′ W; thence
northeast to Point 7 in position
24°33.908′ N, 81°48.448′ W; thence east
to Point 8 in position 24°33.898′ N,
81°48.364′ W; thence southeast back to
origin.
(2) Spectator Area. All waters of the
Atlantic Ocean in Key West, FL that are
encompassed within the following
points: Starting at Point 1 in position
24°33.123′ N, 81°49.290′ W; thence
northeast to Point 2 in position
24°33.545′ N, 81°48.923′ W; thence east
to Point 3 in position 24°33.518′ N,
81°48.902′ W thence southwest to point
4 in position 24°33.095′ N, 81°49.265′ W
thence west back to origin.
(b) Definition. As used in this section,
the term ‘‘designated representative’’
means a Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, including a Coast Guard
coxswain, petty officer, or other officer
operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer
designated by or assisting the Captain of
the Port Key West in the enforcement of
the safety zone.
(c) Regulations.
(1) All non-participant persons and
vessels, except those persons and
vessels participating in the high-speed
boat races, are prohibited from entering,
transiting through, anchoring in, or
remaining within the regulated areas
described in paragraph (a) of this
section unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port Key West or their designated
representative.
(2) All persons are prohibited from
entering the water or swimming in the
spectator area described in paragraph
(a)(2) of this section.
(3) All vessels are prohibited from
transiting at speeds that cause wake
within the spectator area described in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
(4) To seek permission to enter,
contact the Captain of the Port Key West
or a designated representative by
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telephone at (305) 433–0954, or via VHF
radio on channel 16. If authorization is
granted by the Captain of the Port Key
West or a designated representative, all
persons and vessels receiving such
authorization must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port
Key West or a designated representative
(5) The Coast Guard will provide
notice of the regulated area by Broadcast
Notice to Mariners and on-scene
designated representatives.
(d) Enforcement Period. This section
will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. each day on November 10, 12,
and 14, 2021.
Dated: September 29, 2021.
A. Chamie,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Key West.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0582]
RIN 1625-AA08
Notice of Proposed Rule Making; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special
local regulation for the RWO Offshore World Championship on November
10, 12 and 14, 2021. This action is necessary to ensure safety of life
on navigable waters on the waters of the Key West Main Ship Channel,
Key West Turning Basin, and Key West Harbor Entrance in Key West, FL.
This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area without permission from the Captain of the Port Key West
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 October 20, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2021-0582 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 Ensign Vera Max, Sector Key West
Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone (305) 292-8768,
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
On May 7, 2021, Race World Offshore notified the Coast Guard that
it will be conducting a high speed boat race from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. on November 10, 12, and 14, 2021. Approximately 50 participants
and 200 spectator craft will attend the event, which will take place in
the Atlantic Ocean, off the tip of Key West, Florida, on the waters of
the Key West Main Ship Channel, Key West Turning Basin, and Key West
Harbor Entrance in Key West, FL. The Captain of the Port Key West has
determined the potential hazards associated with the high speed boat
race would be a safety concern for the participants, participant
vessels, and the general public.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants,
spectators, and vessels on the navigable waters of the Key West Main
Ship Channel, Key West Turning Basin, and Key West Harbor Entrance
before, during, and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard is
proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041.
The Coast Guard is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) with a 15-day prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant
to section (b)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.
553). This provision authorizes an agency to publish a rule in less
than 30 days before its effective date for ``good cause found and
published with the rule.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), the Coast Guard
finds that good cause exists for publishing this NPRM with a 15-day
comment period because it is impracticable to provide a 30-day comment
period because we must establish this safety zone by November 10, 2021.
A 15-day comment period would allow the Coast Guard to provide for
public notice and comment, but also update the proposed regulation soon
enough that the length of the notice and comment period does not
compromise safety.
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III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP Key West proposes to establish a temporary special local
regulation from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day on November 10, 12,
and 14, 2021. The proposed special local regulation would consist of
two regulated areas: (1) A race and safety buffer area and (2) a
spectator area. These areas would prohibit persons and vessels from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
race area or buffer zone and prohibits vessels from transiting at
speeds that cause wake within the spectator area, unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port Key West or a designated representative. The
special local regulation would cover all navigable waters in the
Atlantic Ocean, off the tip of Key West, Florida, on the waters of the
Key West Main Ship Channel, Key West Turning Basin, and Key West Harbor
Entrance. 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 location,
duration, and time-of-day of the regulated area. Although persons and
vessels may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the
area without authorization from the COTP or a designated
representative, they will be able to safely transit around the area.
Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners
via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the area, and the rule would allow
vessels to seek permission to enter the area between race heats.
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.
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 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 a
temporary special local regulation for a 7 hour duration on 3 days that
would prohibit entry into the race area or buffer zone, and prohibit
vessels from transiting at speeds that cause wake within the spectator
area. 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
where indicated under ADDRESSES. 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 contact the
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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. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit https://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, 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
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
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2. Add a temporary Sec. 100.T799-0582 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.T799-0582 Special Local Regulation; RWO World Championship,
Key West, FL.
(a) Locations. The following regulated areas are established as
special local regulations. All coordinates are North American Datum
1983.
(1) Race and Safety Buffer Area. Waters of the Atlantic Ocean of
Key West, FL that are encompassed within the following points: Starting
at Point 1 in position 24[deg]32.506' N, 81[deg]49.984' W; thence
southwest to Point 2 in position 24[deg]32.455' N, 81[deg]49.040' W;
thence northwest to Point 3 in position 24[deg]32.559' N,
81[deg]49.584' W; thence northwest to Point 4 in position
24[deg]32.608' N, 81[deg]49.628' W; thence northwest to Point 5 in
position 24[deg]33.095' N, 81[deg]49.265' W; thence northeast to Point
6 in position 24[deg]33.518' N, 81[deg]48.902' W; thence northeast to
Point 7 in position 24[deg]33.908' N, 81[deg]48.448' W; thence east to
Point 8 in position 24[deg]33.898' N, 81[deg]48.364' W; thence
southeast back to origin.
(2) Spectator Area. All waters of the Atlantic Ocean in Key West,
FL that are encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point
1 in position 24[deg]33.123' N, 81[deg]49.290' W; thence northeast to
Point 2 in position 24[deg]33.545' N, 81[deg]48.923' W; thence east to
Point 3 in position 24[deg]33.518' N, 81[deg]48.902' W thence southwest
to point 4 in position 24[deg]33.095' N, 81[deg]49.265' W thence west
back to origin.
(b) Definition. As used in this section, the term ``designated
representative'' means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a
Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast
Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or
assisting the Captain of the Port Key West in the enforcement of the
safety zone.
(c) Regulations.
(1) All non-participant persons and vessels, except those persons
and vessels participating in the high-speed boat races, are prohibited
from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within
the regulated areas described in paragraph (a) of this section unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Key West or their designated
representative.
(2) All persons are prohibited from entering the water or swimming
in the spectator area described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
(3) All vessels are prohibited from transiting at speeds that cause
wake within the spectator area described in paragraph (a)(2) of this
section.
(4) To seek permission to enter, contact the Captain of the Port
Key West or a designated representative by telephone at (305) 433-0954,
or via VHF radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted by the
Captain of the Port Key West or a designated representative, all
persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the
instructions of the Captain of the Port Key West or a designated
representative
(5) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by
Broadcast Notice to Mariners and on-scene designated representatives.
(d) Enforcement Period. This section will be enforced from 9:30
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day on November 10, 12, and 14, 2021.
Dated: September 29, 2021.
A. Chamie,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Key West.
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