Special Local Regulation; Nanticoke River, Sharptown, MD, 14193-14197 [2022-05258]
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navigation methods to support
decommissioning of high cost ground
navigation equipment. The FAA has
included Sumner Strait NDB in the
vicinity of Level Island, AK on the
schedule to be decommissioned. A nonrulemaking study was conducted in
2021 and the FAA received no
objections to the removal of the NDB.
Colored Federal airway R–51 is
dependent upon SQM and will result in
the airway being unusable once the
decommissioning occurs. The FAA
proposes to revoke R–51 as a result.
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The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment
to 14 CFR part 71 to revoke Colored
Federal airway R–51 due to the
decommissioning of SQM in the vicinity
of Level Island, AK.
R–51: R–51 currently navigates
between the Sumner Strait, AK, NDB
and the Sitka, AK, NDB. The FAA
proposes to revoke the route in its
entirety.
Colored Federal airways are
published in paragraph 6009(b) of FAA
Order JO 7400.11F dated August 10,
2021 and effective September 15, 2021,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The Colored Federal airway
listed in this document would be
published subsequently in FAA Order
JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to
keep them operationally current. It,
therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
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‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
power boat racing event on May 13,
2022, May 14, 2022, and May 15, 2022.
This proposed rulemaking would
prohibit persons and vessels from
entering the regulated area unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Maryland-National Capital Region or the
Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander.
We invite your comments on this
proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material
must be received by the Coast Guard on
or before April 13, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2022–0122 using the Federal Decision
Making 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.
§ 71.1
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:
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Issued in Washington, DC, on March 8,
2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2022–05214 Filed 3–11–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG–2022–0122]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation; Nanticoke
River, Sharptown, MD
Coast Guard, Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is proposing
to establish a temporary special local
regulation for certain waters of the
Nanticoke River. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of life
on these navigable waters located at
Sharptown, MD, during a high-speed
SUMMARY:
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CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Coast Guard Patrol Commander
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
Basis
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
R–51 [Remove]
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If
you have questions about this proposed
rulemaking, call or email Mr. Ron
Houck, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Maryland-National Capital Region;
telephone 410–576–2674, email D05DG-SectorMD-NCR-MarineEvents@
uscg.mil.
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The Carolina Virginia Racing
Association of Newport News, VA,
notified the Coast Guard that it will be
conducting the Sharptown Regatta from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14, 2022 and
those same hours on May 15, 2022. The
high-speed power boat racing event
consists of approximately 100
participating racing boats—including
hydroplanes and runabouts of various
classes—9 to 12 feet in length. The
vessels will be competing in a counterclockwise direction along a marked
approximately 1-mile long course
located on the Nanticoke River, adjacent
to the Cherry Beach Park and Boat Ramp
at Sharptown, MD. In addition, a nonrace day of practice and testing will be
conducted in the waterway from noon
to 5 p.m. on May 13, 2022. Event
planners have stated they will not have
any spectators areas identified on the
water for this 3-day event. Hazards from
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the power boat racing event include
risks of injury or death resulting from
near or actual contact among participant
vessels and waterway users if normal
vessel traffic were to interfere with the
event. Additionally, such hazards
include participants operating within
designated navigation channels, as well
as operating near approaches to a local
public boat ramps, public recreation and
fishing areas, and waterfront businesses
and residences. The COTP MarylandNational Capital Region has determined
that potential hazards associated with
the power boat races would be a safety
concern for anyone intending to
participate in this event and for vessels
that operate within specified waters of
the Nanticoke River.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to
protect event participants, nonparticipants and transiting vessels
before, during, and after the scheduled
event. The Coast Guard is proposing this
rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP Maryland-National Capital
Region is proposing to establish special
local regulation from 11 a.m. on May 13,
2022, through 6 p.m. on May 15, 2022.
The regulations would be enforced from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 13, 2022, from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 14, 2022, and
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 15, 2022.
The regulated area would cover all
navigable waters of the Nanticoke River
within an area bounded by a line
connecting the following points: From
the shoreline downriver from the
Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road)
Highway Bridge, at position latitude
38°32′42″ N, longitude 075°43′19″ W,
thence southeast across the Nanticoke
River to the shoreline at latitude
38°32′38″ N, longitude 075°43′12″ W,
thence north and east along the
shoreline to latitude 38°33′08″ N,
longitude 075°42′33″ W, thence
northwest across the Nanticoke River to
the shoreline at latitude 38°33′13″ N,
longitude 075°42′42″ W, thence south
and west along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point of origin. The
regulated area is approximately 1,500
yards in length and 300 yards in width.
This proposed rule provides
additional information about areas
within the regulated area, their
definitions, and the restrictions that
would apply to mariners. These areas
include ‘‘Race Area,’’ ‘‘Buffer Area,’’
and ‘‘Milling Area.’’
The proposed duration of the special
local regulation and size of the regulated
area is intended to ensure the safety of
life on these navigable waters before,
during, and after the high-speed power
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boat racing event, scheduled to take
place from noon to 5 p.m. on May 13,
2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14,
2022, and, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
May 15, 2022. The COTP and the Coast
Guard Event PATCOM would have
authority to forbid and control the
movement of all vessels and persons,
including event participants, in the
regulated area. When hailed or signaled
by an official patrol, a vessel or person
in the regulated area would be required
to immediately comply with the
directions given by the COTP or Event
PATCOM. If a person or vessel fails to
follow such directions, the Coast Guard
may expel them from the area, issue
them a citation for failure to comply, or
both.
Except for Sharptown Regatta
participants and vessels already at
berth, a vessel or person would be
required to get permission from the
COTP or Event PATCOM before
entering the regulated area. Vessel
operators would be able to request
permission to enter and transit through
the regulated area by contacting the
Event PATCOM on VHF–FM channel
16. Vessel traffic would be able to safely
transit the regulated area once the Event
PATCOM deems it safe to do so. A
vessel within the regulated area must
operate at safe speed that minimizes
wake. A person or vessel not registered
with the event sponsor as a participant
or assigned as official patrols would be
considered a spectator. Official Patrols
are any vessel assigned or approved by
the Commander, Coast Guard Sector
Maryland-National Capital Region with
a commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer onboard and displaying a Coast
Guard ensign. Official Patrols enforcing
this regulated area can be contacted on
VHF–FM channel 16 and channel 22A.
If permission is granted by the COTP
or Event PATCOM, a person or vessel
would be allowed to enter the regulated
area or pass directly through the
regulated area as instructed. Vessels
would be required to operate at a safe
speed that minimizes wake while
within the regulated area in a manner
that would not endanger event
participants or any other craft. A
spectator vessel must not loiter within
the navigable channel while within the
regulated area. Only participant vessels
and official patrol vessels would be
allowed to enter the race area and
milling area. The Coast Guard would
publish a notice in the Fifth Coast
Guard District Local Notice to Mariners
and issue a marine information
broadcast on VHF–FM marine band
radio announcing specific event dates
and times.
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The regulatory text we are proposing
appears at the end of this document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits.
This NPRM has not been designated a
‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly,
the NPRM has not been reviewed by the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
This regulatory action determination
is based on the size and duration of the
regulated area, which would impact a
small designated area of the Nanticoke
River for 25 total enforcement hours.
This waterway supports tug and barge
traffic year round and recreational
vessel traffic, which at its peak, occurs
during the summer season. Although
this regulated area extends across the
entire width of the waterway, the rule
would allow vessels and persons to seek
permission to enter the regulated area,
and vessel traffic able to do so safely
would be able to transit the regulated
area as instructed by the Event
PATCOM. Such vessels must operate at
safe speed that minimizes wake and not
loiter within the navigable channel
while within the regulated area.
Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue
a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via
VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the
status of the regulated area.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires Federal agencies to consider
the potential impact of regulations on
small entities during rulemaking. The
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this proposed rule would not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the safety
zone may be small entities, for the
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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).
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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.
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E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this
proposed rule would not result in such
an expenditure, we do discuss the
effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule
under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023–01, Rev. 1,
associated implementing instructions,
and Environmental Planning
COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which
guide the Coast Guard in complying
with the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination
that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment. This proposed
rule involves implementation of
regulations within 33 CFR part 100
applicable to organized marine events
on the navigable waters of the United
States that could negatively impact the
safety of waterway users and shore side
activities in the event area for 25 total
enforcement hours. 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. For
instructions on locating the docket, see
the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from
this proposed rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places, or vessels.
V. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We view public participation as
essential to effective rulemaking, and
will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period.
Your comment can help shape the
outcome of this rulemaking. If you
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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.
Submitting comments. We encourage
you to submit comments through the
Federal Decision Making Portal at
https://www.regulations.gov. To do so,
go to https://www.regulations.gov, type
USCG–2022–0122 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’
box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Next, look for
this document in the Search Results
column, and click on it. Then click on
the Comment option. If you cannot
submit your material by using https://
www.regulations.gov, call or email the
person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section of this proposed rule
for alternate instructions.
Viewing material in docket. To view
documents mentioned in this proposed
rule as being available in the docket,
find the docket as described in the
previous paragraph, and then select
‘‘Supporting & Related Material’’ in the
Document Type column. Public
comments will also be placed in our
online docket and can be viewed by
following instructions on the https://
www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked
Questions web page. We review all
comments received, but we will only
post comments that address the topic of
the proposed rule. We may choose not
to post off-topic, inappropriate, or
duplicate comments that we receive.
Personal information. We accept
anonymous comments. Comments we
post to https://www.regulations.gov will
include any personal information you
have provided. For more about privacy
and submissions to the docket in
response to this document, see DHS’s
eRulemaking System of Records notice
(85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard is proposing
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05–
1.
2. Add § 100.T05–0122 to read as
follows:
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§ 100.T05–0122 Sharptown Regatta,
Nanticoke River, Sharptown, MD.
(a) Locations. All coordinates are
based on datum NAD 1983.
(1) Regulated area. All navigable
waters of the Nanticoke River, within an
area bounded by a line connecting the
following points: From the shoreline
downriver from the Maryland S.R. 313
(Sharptown Road) Highway Bridge, at
position latitude 38°32′42″ N, longitude
075°43′19″ W, thence southeast across
the Nanticoke River to the shoreline at
latitude 38°32′38″ N, longitude
075°43′12″ W, thence north and east
along the shoreline to latitude 38°33′08″
N, longitude 075°42′33″ W, thence
northwest across the Nanticoke River to
the shoreline at latitude 38°33′13″ N,
longitude 075°42′42″ W, thence south
and west along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point of origin. The
race area, buffer area, and milling area
are within the regulated area.
(2) Race area. Located within the
waters of the Nanticoke River, between
the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown
Road) Highway Bridge and Nanticoke
River Channel Light 43 (LLNR 24175) in
position 38°33′07.79″ N, 075°42′44.93″
W, at Sharptown, MD. The race area is
within the buffer area.
(3) Buffer area. The buffer area is a
polygon in shape measuring
approximately 300 feet in all directions
surrounding the entire race area
described in the preceding paragraph of
this section. The area is bounded by a
line commencing at the shoreline at
position latitude 38°32′47″ N, longitude
075°43′13″ W, thence southeast along
the northern extent of the Maryland S.R.
313 (Sharptown Road) Highway Bridge
to latitude 38°32′41″ N, longitude
075°43′06″ W, thence northeast to
latitude 38°33′01″ N, longitude
075°42′39″ W, thence northwest to
latitude 38°33′08″ N, longitude
075°42′44″ W, thence southwest to and
terminating at the point of origin.
(4) Milling area. The milling area is a
polygon in shape measuring
approximately 200 yards in length by
200 yards in width. The area is
southwest and down river from the
Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road)
Highway Bridge, bounded by a line
commencing at the shoreline at position
latitude 38°32′47″ N, longitude
075°43′13″ W, thence southeast along
the northern extent of the Maryland S.R.
313 (Sharptown Road) Highway Bridge
to latitude 38°32′42″ N, longitude
075°43′07″ W, thence southeast to
latitude 38°32′38″ N, longitude
075°43′12″ W, thence northwest to
latitude 38°32′42″ N, longitude
075°43′19″ W, thence northeast to and
terminating at the point of origin.
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(b) Definitions. As used in this
section—
Buffer area is a neutral area that
surrounds the perimeter of the race area
within the regulated area described by
this section. The purpose of a buffer
area is to minimize potential collision
conflicts with marine event participants
or high-speed power boats and nearby
transiting vessels. This area provides
separation between a race area and other
vessels that are operating in the vicinity
of the regulated area established by the
special local regulations in this section.
Captain of the Port (COTP) MarylandNational Capital Region means the
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Maryland-National Capital Region or
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant
or petty officer who has been authorized
by the COTP to act on his behalf.
Event Patrol Commander or Event
PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the U.S.
Coast Guard who has been designated
by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector
Maryland-National Capital Region.
Milling area is an area described by a
line bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude that outlines the
boundary of a milling area within the
regulated area defined by this section.
The area is used before a race start to
assemble teams and warm up the
participating boats engines while
operating off plane.
Official patrol means any vessel
assigned or approved by Commander,
Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and
displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Participant means all persons and
vessels registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the
‘‘Sharptown Regatta’’ event, or
otherwise designated by the event
sponsor as having a function tied to the
event.
Race area is an area described by a
line bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude that outlines the
boundary of a race area within the
regulated area defined by this section.
Spectator means a person or vessel
not registered with the event sponsor as
a participant or assigned as official
patrols.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) The
COTP Maryland-National Capital
Region or Event PATCOM may forbid
and control the movement of all vessels
and persons, including event
participants, in the regulated area
described in paragraph (a)(1) of this
section. When hailed or signaled by an
official patrol, a vessel or person in the
regulated area shall immediately
comply with the directions given by the
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patrol. Failure to do so may result in the
Coast Guard expelling the person or
vessel from the area, issuing a citation
for failure to comply, or both. The COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or
Event PATCOM may terminate the
event, or a participant’s operations at
any time the COTP Maryland-National
Capital Region or Event PATCOM
believes it necessary to do so for the
protection of life or property.
(2) Except for participants and vessels
already at berth, a person or vessel
within the regulated area at the start of
enforcement of this section must
immediately depart the regulated area.
(3) A spectator must contact the Event
PATCOM to request permission to
either enter or pass through the
regulated area. The Event PATCOM, and
official patrol vessels enforcing this
regulated area, can be contacted on
marine band radio VHF–FM channel 16
(156.8 MHz) and channel 22A (157.1
MHz). If permission is granted, the
spectator must pass directly through the
regulated area as instructed by Event
PATCOM. A vessel within the regulated
area must operate at safe speed that
minimizes wake. A spectator vessel
must not loiter within the navigable
channel while within the regulated area.
(4) Only participant vessels and
official patrol vessels are allowed to
enter and remain within the race area
and milling area.
(5) Only participant vessels and
official patrol vessels are allowed to
enter and transit directly through the
buffer area in order to arrive at or depart
from the race area.
(6) A person or vessel that desires to
transit, moor, or anchor within the
regulated area must obtain authorization
from the COTP Maryland-National
Capital Region or Event PATCOM. A
person or vessel seeking such
permission can contact the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region at
telephone number 410–576–2693 or on
Marine Band Radio, VHF–FM channel
16 (156.8 MHz) or the Event PATCOM
on Marine Band Radio, VHF–FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
(7) The Coast Guard will publish a
notice in the Fifth Coast Guard District
Local Notice to Mariners and issue a
marine information broadcast on VHF–
FM marine band radio announcing
specific event dates and times.
(d) Enforcement officials. The Coast
Guard may be assisted with marine
event patrol and enforcement of the
regulated area by other federal, state,
and local agencies.
(e) Enforcement periods. This section
will be enforced from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on May 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Dated: March 8, 2022.
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Proposed Priorities, Requirements,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2022-0122]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Nanticoke River, Sharptown, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special
local regulation for certain waters of the Nanticoke River. This action
is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable
waters located at Sharptown, MD, during a high-speed power boat racing
event on May 13, 2022, May 14, 2022, and May 15, 2022. This proposed
rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the
regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander. We
invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before April 13, 2022.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2022-0122 using the Federal Decision Making 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 Mr. Ron Houck, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region; telephone 410-576-2674, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Coast Guard Patrol Commander
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
The Carolina Virginia Racing Association of Newport News, VA,
notified the Coast Guard that it will be conducting the Sharptown
Regatta from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14, 2022 and those same hours on
May 15, 2022. The high-speed power boat racing event consists of
approximately 100 participating racing boats--including hydroplanes and
runabouts of various classes--9 to 12 feet in length. The vessels will
be competing in a counter-clockwise direction along a marked
approximately 1-mile long course located on the Nanticoke River,
adjacent to the Cherry Beach Park and Boat Ramp at Sharptown, MD. In
addition, a non-race day of practice and testing will be conducted in
the waterway from noon to 5 p.m. on May 13, 2022. Event planners have
stated they will not have any spectators areas identified on the water
for this 3-day event. Hazards from
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the power boat racing event include risks of injury or death resulting
from near or actual contact among participant vessels and waterway
users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the event.
Additionally, such hazards include participants operating within
designated navigation channels, as well as operating near approaches to
a local public boat ramps, public recreation and fishing areas, and
waterfront businesses and residences. The COTP Maryland-National
Capital Region has determined that potential hazards associated with
the power boat races would be a safety concern for anyone intending to
participate in this event and for vessels that operate within specified
waters of the Nanticoke River.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants,
non-participants and transiting vessels before, during, and after the
scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under
authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region is proposing to establish
special local regulation from 11 a.m. on May 13, 2022, through 6 p.m.
on May 15, 2022. The regulations would be enforced from 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. on May 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 14, 2022, and from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 15, 2022. The regulated area would cover all
navigable waters of the Nanticoke River within an area bounded by a
line connecting the following points: From the shoreline downriver from
the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road) Highway Bridge, at position
latitude 38[deg]32'42'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'19'' W, thence
southeast across the Nanticoke River to the shoreline at latitude
38[deg]32'38'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'12'' W, thence north and east
along the shoreline to latitude 38[deg]33'08'' N, longitude
075[deg]42'33'' W, thence northwest across the Nanticoke River to the
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]33'13'' N, longitude 075[deg]42'42'' W,
thence south and west along the shoreline to and terminating at the
point of origin. The regulated area is approximately 1,500 yards in
length and 300 yards in width.
This proposed rule provides additional information about areas
within the regulated area, their definitions, and the restrictions that
would apply to mariners. These areas include ``Race Area,'' ``Buffer
Area,'' and ``Milling Area.''
The proposed duration of the special local regulation and size of
the regulated area is intended to ensure the safety of life on these
navigable waters before, during, and after the high-speed power boat
racing event, scheduled to take place from noon to 5 p.m. on May 13,
2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14, 2022, and, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. on May 15, 2022. The COTP and the Coast Guard Event PATCOM would
have authority to forbid and control the movement of all vessels and
persons, including event participants, in the regulated area. When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the
regulated area would be required to immediately comply with the
directions given by the COTP or Event PATCOM. If a person or vessel
fails to follow such directions, the Coast Guard may expel them from
the area, issue them a citation for failure to comply, or both.
Except for Sharptown Regatta participants and vessels already at
berth, a vessel or person would be required to get permission from the
COTP or Event PATCOM before entering the regulated area. Vessel
operators would be able to request permission to enter and transit
through the regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM
channel 16. Vessel traffic would be able to safely transit the
regulated area once the Event PATCOM deems it safe to do so. A vessel
within the regulated area must operate at safe speed that minimizes
wake. A person or vessel not registered with the event sponsor as a
participant or assigned as official patrols would be considered a
spectator. Official Patrols are any vessel assigned or approved by the
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region with a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer onboard and displaying a Coast
Guard ensign. Official Patrols enforcing this regulated area can be
contacted on VHF-FM channel 16 and channel 22A.
If permission is granted by the COTP or Event PATCOM, a person or
vessel would be allowed to enter the regulated area or pass directly
through the regulated area as instructed. Vessels would be required to
operate at a safe speed that minimizes wake while within the regulated
area in a manner that would not endanger event participants or any
other craft. A spectator vessel must not loiter within the navigable
channel while within the regulated area. Only participant vessels and
official patrol vessels would be allowed to enter the race area and
milling area. The Coast Guard would publish a notice in the Fifth Coast
Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information
broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event dates
and times.
The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this
document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
This regulatory action determination is based on the size and
duration of the regulated area, which would impact a small designated
area of the Nanticoke River for 25 total enforcement hours. This
waterway supports tug and barge traffic year round and recreational
vessel traffic, which at its peak, occurs during the summer season.
Although this regulated area extends across the entire width of the
waterway, the rule would allow vessels and persons to seek permission
to enter the regulated area, and vessel traffic able to do so safely
would be able to transit the regulated area as instructed by the Event
PATCOM. Such vessels must operate at safe speed that minimizes wake and
not loiter within the navigable channel while within the regulated
area. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the status of the regulated
area.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the
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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, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves
implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 applicable to
organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States
that could negatively impact the safety of waterway users and shore
side activities in the event area for 25 total enforcement hours.
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. For instructions on locating the docket, see the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this proposed rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through
the Federal Decision Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To
do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2022-0122 in the
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Next, look for this document in
the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment
option. If you cannot submit your material by using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate
instructions.
Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this
proposed rule as being available in the docket, find the docket as
described in the previous paragraph, and then select ``Supporting &
Related Material'' in the Document Type column. Public comments will
also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following
instructions on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked
Questions web page. We review all comments received, but we will only
post comments that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may
choose not to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that
we receive.
Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal
information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions
to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
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2. Add Sec. 100.T05-0122 to read as follows:
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Sec. 100.T05-0122 Sharptown Regatta, Nanticoke River, Sharptown, MD.
(a) Locations. All coordinates are based on datum NAD 1983.
(1) Regulated area. All navigable waters of the Nanticoke River,
within an area bounded by a line connecting the following points: From
the shoreline downriver from the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road)
Highway Bridge, at position latitude 38[deg]32'42'' N, longitude
075[deg]43'19'' W, thence southeast across the Nanticoke River to the
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]32'38'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'12'' W,
thence north and east along the shoreline to latitude 38[deg]33'08'' N,
longitude 075[deg]42'33'' W, thence northwest across the Nanticoke
River to the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]33'13'' N, longitude
075[deg]42'42'' W, thence south and west along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point of origin. The race area, buffer area, and
milling area are within the regulated area.
(2) Race area. Located within the waters of the Nanticoke River,
between the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road) Highway Bridge and
Nanticoke River Channel Light 43 (LLNR 24175) in position
38[deg]33'07.79'' N, 075[deg]42'44.93'' W, at Sharptown, MD. The race
area is within the buffer area.
(3) Buffer area. The buffer area is a polygon in shape measuring
approximately 300 feet in all directions surrounding the entire race
area described in the preceding paragraph of this section. The area is
bounded by a line commencing at the shoreline at position latitude
38[deg]32'47'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'13'' W, thence southeast along
the northern extent of the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road) Highway
Bridge to latitude 38[deg]32'41'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'06'' W,
thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]33'01'' N, longitude
075[deg]42'39'' W, thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]33'08'' N,
longitude 075[deg]42'44'' W, thence southwest to and terminating at the
point of origin.
(4) Milling area. The milling area is a polygon in shape measuring
approximately 200 yards in length by 200 yards in width. The area is
southwest and down river from the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown Road)
Highway Bridge, bounded by a line commencing at the shoreline at
position latitude 38[deg]32'47'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'13'' W, thence
southeast along the northern extent of the Maryland S.R. 313 (Sharptown
Road) Highway Bridge to latitude 38[deg]32'42'' N, longitude
075[deg]43'07'' W, thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]32'38'' N,
longitude 075[deg]43'12'' W, thence northwest to latitude
38[deg]32'42'' N, longitude 075[deg]43'19'' W, thence northeast to and
terminating at the point of origin.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section--
Buffer area is a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of the
race area within the regulated area described by this section. The
purpose of a buffer area is to minimize potential collision conflicts
with marine event participants or high-speed power boats and nearby
transiting vessels. This area provides separation between a race area
and other vessels that are operating in the vicinity of the regulated
area established by the special local regulations in this section.
Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland-National Capital Region means
the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region
or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been
authorized by the COTP to act on his behalf.
Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been
designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region.
Milling area is an area described by a line bound by coordinates
provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a
milling area within the regulated area defined by this section. The
area is used before a race start to assemble teams and warm up the
participating boats engines while operating off plane.
Official patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander,
Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region with a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast
Guard ensign.
Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the ``Sharptown Regatta'' event, or
otherwise designated by the event sponsor as having a function tied to
the event.
Race area is an area described by a line bound by coordinates
provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a race
area within the regulated area defined by this section.
Spectator means a person or vessel not registered with the event
sponsor as a participant or assigned as official patrols.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) The COTP Maryland-National
Capital Region or Event PATCOM may forbid and control the movement of
all vessels and persons, including event participants, in the regulated
area described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. When hailed or
signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the regulated
area shall immediately comply with the directions given by the patrol.
Failure to do so may result in the Coast Guard expelling the person or
vessel from the area, issuing a citation for failure to comply, or
both. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or Event PATCOM may
terminate the event, or a participant's operations at any time the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or Event PATCOM believes it necessary
to do so for the protection of life or property.
(2) Except for participants and vessels already at berth, a person
or vessel within the regulated area at the start of enforcement of this
section must immediately depart the regulated area.
(3) A spectator must contact the Event PATCOM to request permission
to either enter or pass through the regulated area. The Event PATCOM,
and official patrol vessels enforcing this regulated area, can be
contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and
channel 22A (157.1 MHz). If permission is granted, the spectator must
pass directly through the regulated area as instructed by Event PATCOM.
A vessel within the regulated area must operate at safe speed that
minimizes wake. A spectator vessel must not loiter within the navigable
channel while within the regulated area.
(4) Only participant vessels and official patrol vessels are
allowed to enter and remain within the race area and milling area.
(5) Only participant vessels and official patrol vessels are
allowed to enter and transit directly through the buffer area in order
to arrive at or depart from the race area.
(6) A person or vessel that desires to transit, moor, or anchor
within the regulated area must obtain authorization from the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or Event PATCOM. A person or vessel
seeking such permission can contact the COTP Maryland-National Capital
Region at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or the Event PATCOM on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM
channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
(7) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard
District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information
broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event dates
and times.
(d) Enforcement officials. The Coast Guard may be assisted with
marine event patrol and enforcement of the regulated area by other
federal, state, and local agencies.
(e) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on May 13, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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on May 14, 2022, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 15, 2022.
Dated: March 8, 2022.
David E. O'Connell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
[FR Doc. 2022-05258 Filed 3-11-22; 8:45 am]
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