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I. Discussion
On April 18, 2019, at 84 FR 16205, the
Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service (FMCS) published a final rule
amending the ‘‘Appendix to Part 1404—
Arbitration Policy; Schedule of Fees,’’
which implemented a modest increase
in user fees that had remained
unchanged for more than eight years.
FMCS increased fees to more accurately
reflect FMCS’ costs of maintaining the
Arbitration Roster and the technology to
support it, as well as responding to
requests for arbitrator panels and
biographical data.
After consideration and review, FMCS
has concluded that the rule addressing
fees is duplicative and currently
incorporated in subparts of the rule.
Therefore, FMCS is issuing this final
rule, which rescinds the rule on the
Appendix to Part 1404—Arbitration
Policy; Schedule of Fees.
II. Final Rule
FMCS has determined that this rule is
suitable for final rulemaking. The
revisions to FMCS’ policies and
requirements surrounding arbitrators are
purely internal matters of agency
management, as well as the agency’s
procedure, and practice. Accordingly,
FMCS is not required to engage in a
notice and comment process to issue
this rule under the Administrative
Procedures Act, See U.S.C. 553(a)(2),
553(b)(A). Furthermore, because this
rule is procedural rather than
substantive, the normal requirement of
5 U.S.C. 553(d) that a rule not be
effective until at least 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register is
inapplicable. FMCS also finds good
cause to provide an immediate effective
date for this rule because it imposes no
obligations on parties outside the
federal government and therefore no
advance notice is required to enable
employers or other private parties to
come into compliance.
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List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 1404
Administrative practice and
procedure, Labor management relations.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, and under the authority of 29
U.S.C. 172 and the Taft-Hartley Act of
1947, FMCS amends 29 CFR part 1404
as follows:
Dated: November 15, 2022.
Anna Davis,
Deputy General Counsel.
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
[FR Doc. 2022–25141 Filed 11–17–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6732–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2022–0930]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Brakes Bayou, Beaumont,
TX
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within 200-feet of an
unnamed railroad bridge that crosses
Brakes Bayou in approximate position
30°05′22.3″ N 094°05′53.5″ W. The
safety zone is needed to protect
personnel, vessels and the marine
environment from potential hazards
created by demolition of the bridge.
Entry of vessels or persons into this
zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Port Arthur.
DATES: This rule is effective without
actual notice from November 18, 2022
through December 9, 2022. For the
purposes of enforcement, actual notice
will be used from November 9, 2022
until November 18, 2022.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2022–
0930 in the search box and click
‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type
column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related
Material.’’
If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety
Unit Port Arthur, TX, U.S. Coast Guard;
telephone 409–719–5086, email
scott.k.whalen@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
PART 1404—ARBITRATION SERVICES
I. Table of Abbreviations
1. The authority citation for part 1404
continues to read as follows:
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port, Marine Safety
Unit Port Arthur
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
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Authority: 29 U.S.C. 172 and 29 U.S.C. 173
et seq.
Appendix to Part 1404 [Removed]
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2. Remove the appendix to part 1404.
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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 because it is impracticable to
publish a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking because the Coast Guard
must establish this safety zone by
November 9, 2022, and lacks sufficient
time to provide a reasonable comment
period and to consider those comments
before issuing the rule.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable
because immediate action is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from the potential
safety hazards created by the demolition
of the railroad bridge.
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 Port Arthur (COTP)
has determined that potential hazards
associated with demolition of the
railroad bridge that crosses Brakes
Bayou will be a safety concern for
anyone within 200-feet of bridge located
in approximate position 30°05′22.3″ N
094°05′53.5″ W (NAD83). For this
reason, this rule is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment in the navigable waters
within the safety zone while the bridge
is being demolished.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone
from November 9, 2022 through
December 9, 2022. The safety zone will
cover all navigable waters within 200feet of vessels and machinery being
used by personnel to demolish the
railroad bridge that crossed Brakes
Bayou in Beaumont, TX. The duration
of the zone is intended to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment in these navigable waters
while the bridge is being demolished.
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No vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a
designated representative.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
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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 limited size and location
of the safety zone. This safety zone will
impact a small bayou tributary to the
Neches River in Beaumont, TX. The
bayou above the railroad bridge is
approximately 2.2 NM, possess no
residences, boat houses or public boat
ramps and no commercial docks.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
requires Federal agencies to consider
the potential impact of regulations on
small entities during rulemaking. The
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and
operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions
with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the safety
zone may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section V.A above, this
rule will not have a significant
economic impact on any vessel owner
or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this rule. If the rule
would affect your small business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
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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 safety
zone lasting 30 days that will prohibit
entry within 200-feet the abandoned
railroad bridge that crossed Brakes
Bayou in approximate position
30°05′22.3″ N 094°05′53.5″ W (NAD83)
during demolition operations. It is
categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph L60(d) 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
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR
1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.
2. Add § 165.T08–0930 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T08–0930 Safety Zone; Brakes
Bayou, Beaumont, TX.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: all navigable waters of
Brakes Bayou, shoreline-to-shoreline,
extending 200-feet on either side of the
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abandoned railroad bridge that crosses
Brakes Bayou in approximate position
30°05′22.3″ N 094°05′53.5″ W. The
duration of the safety zone is intended
to protect personnel, vessels and the
marine environment from potential
hazards created by bridge demolition
operations.
(b) Effective period. This section is
effective from November 9, 2022
through December 9, 2022.
(c) Regulations. In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, entry of vessels or persons into
the safety zone described in paragraph
(a) of this section is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (COTP)
or a designated representative. They
may be contacted on VHF–FM channel
13 or 16, or by phone at by telephone
at 409–719–5070.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The
COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public of the effective
period for the safety zone as well as any
changes in the dates and times of
enforcement through Local Notice to
Mariners (LNMs).
Dated: November 8, 2022
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Marine Safety Zone Port Arthur.
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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
ARCHITECTURAL AND
TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS
COMPLIANCE BOARD
36 CFR 1151
[Docket No. ATBCB–2022–0005]
RIN 3014–AA49
Bylaws
Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board.
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance
Board (hereafter, ‘‘Access Board,’’ or
‘‘Board’’) has amended its bylaws. These
amendments update agency procedures
and enhance efficiency of operations.
DATES: This final rule is effective
November 18, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Kuczynski, General
Counsel, U.S. Access Board, (202) 272–
0042, kuczynski@access-board.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background
At its November 9, 2022 meeting, the
Access Board approved a number of
changes to its bylaws, published at 36
CFR 1151. Specifically:
• A new section (to be codified at 36
CFR 1151.3) sets out requirements for
Board membership, consistent with
section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act (29
U.S.C. 792), and prescribes rules for the
designation in writing of federal
members and federal liaisons to the
Board. Federal members are heads of
agencies listed in paragraph (b) of
§ 1151.3, or their designees, who must
be at Level IV of the Executive Schedule
or higher. Federal members may include
individuals serving in positions on a
temporary or acting basis, in accordance
with federal law and with agency rules,
policies, and practices (paragraph
(c)(2)). Federal members and federal
liaisons to the Board must be designated
in writing (paragraphs (c)(1) and (3)),
(which may include designation by
electronic mail from a verifiable
account), by someone who has authority
to make the designation (paragraph
(c)(4)). Written designations for
members may identify the particular
position within the agency, an
individual, or both. Previously, the
Board bylaws had no requirements
concerning designation in writing of
federal members or liaisons.
• The language in what was, prior to
amendment of the bylaws, § 1151.3(a)
(concerning officers), which says that
the Board is the governing body of the
agency, is now the first sentence in
§ 1151.2. Additionally, former
paragraph (b) (Chair and Vice Chair) and
former paragraph (c) (Elections), have
been combined and redesignated as
paragraphs (a)(1) and (2), former
paragraph (d) (Executive Director) is
now paragraph (b), and former
paragraph (e) (General Counsel) is now
paragraph (c).
• Section 1151.5 (previously
§ 1151.4), entitled ‘‘Delegations,’’ has
been revised slightly. The title of
paragraph (a) is now ‘‘Delegations to the
Executive Committee,’’ since that is
more consistent with the overall title of
the section and better describes the
contents of the paragraph, which
describe delegations to, not by, the
Executive Committee. A cross-reference
to § 1151.7(a), which establishes the
Executive Committee is also provided
here, since this is the first reference to
the Executive Committee in the bylaws.
• Section 1151.6 (previously
§ 1151.5) makes several changes with
respect to Board meetings.
Æ Paragraph (a) reduces the number
of meetings from six annually to four.
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One of the meetings may be a public
event outside of the Washington, DC
area. Such a public event is not, as it
previously had been, required each year,
but may instead be a regular meeting of
the Board.
Æ Paragraph (b) says that meetings
ordinarily will occur in January, April,
July, and October, but does not specify
a particular day or week during each
month that the meeting must occur.
Previously, the bylaws said that regular
meetings of the Board would occur on
the Wednesday following the second
Tuesday of the month. The Chair may
reschedule a meeting to the month
before or after the month specified in
the bylaws.
Æ Paragraph (c) which is new,
specifies that two meetings will be inperson, with an option for participation
remotely, and two meetings may be
entirely remote. This paragraph also
states that the Board will comply with
all applicable laws in the manner in
which it conducts meetings, including
the obligation to provide reasonable
accommodations for Board members,
employees, members of the public, and
other participants (who might include,
for example, individuals making
presentations to the Board or a
committee). Because of the addition of
this paragraph, the lettering of
subsequent paragraphs has been
adjusted.
Æ Paragraph (d) alters the
requirement, in former paragraph (c),
that the Chair establish the agenda for
Board meetings to say that the Chair
may consult with the Executive Director
as necessary and appropriate. This
merely clarifies existing practice.
Æ Paragraph (e) provides for notice to
the Board and to the public of the dates
for each year’s Board meetings at least
30 days prior to the January meeting.
Notice may be provided on the Access
Board’s website and/or through any
other means by which the public is
likely to access it. Notice to members of
the public will include language
indicating that reasonable
accommodation will be provided to
enable participation in the meeting by
individuals with disabilities, absent
undue burden. Although the Board has
historically provided reasonable
accommodations for Board members,
staff, and members of the public,
inclusion of this language in the notice
promotes the broadest level of
participation possible by informing
individuals with disabilities who may
not be aware of the right to reasonable
accommodation, and is consistent with
the Board’s mission of promoting
accessibility and inclusion for people
with disabilities.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2022-0930]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Brakes Bayou, Beaumont, TX
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within 200-feet of an unnamed railroad bridge that
crosses Brakes Bayou in approximate position 30[deg]05'22.3'' N
094[deg]05'53.5'' W. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel,
vessels and the marine environment from potential hazards created by
demolition of the bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port
Port Arthur.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from November 18,
2022 through December 9, 2022. For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from November 9, 2022 until November 18, 2022.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2022-0930 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, TX,
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with because it is impracticable to publish a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking because the Coast Guard must establish this safety zone by
November 9, 2022, and lacks sufficient time to provide a reasonable
comment period and to consider those comments before issuing the rule.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable because immediate action is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the
potential safety hazards created by the demolition of the railroad
bridge.
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 Port Arthur
(COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with demolition
of the railroad bridge that crosses Brakes Bayou will be a safety
concern for anyone within 200-feet of bridge located in approximate
position 30[deg]05'22.3'' N 094[deg]05'53.5'' W (NAD83). For this
reason, this rule is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone while
the bridge is being demolished.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from November 9, 2022 through
December 9, 2022. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters
within 200-feet of vessels and machinery being used by personnel to
demolish the railroad bridge that crossed Brakes Bayou in Beaumont, TX.
The duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and
the marine environment in these navigable waters while the bridge is
being demolished.
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No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under 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 limited size
and location of the safety zone. This safety zone will impact a small
bayou tributary to the Neches River in Beaumont, TX. The bayou above
the railroad bridge is approximately 2.2 NM, possess no residences,
boat houses or public boat ramps and no commercial docks.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves safety
zone lasting 30 days that will prohibit entry within 200-feet the
abandoned railroad bridge that crossed Brakes Bayou in approximate
position 30[deg]05'22.3'' N 094[deg]05'53.5'' W (NAD83) during
demolition operations. It is categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L60(d) 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
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T08-0930 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0930 Safety Zone; Brakes Bayou, Beaumont, TX.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of Brakes Bayou, shoreline-to-shoreline, extending 200-feet on
either side of the
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abandoned railroad bridge that crosses Brakes Bayou in approximate
position 30[deg]05'22.3'' N 094[deg]05'53.5'' W. The duration of the
safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels and the marine
environment from potential hazards created by bridge demolition
operations.
(b) Effective period. This section is effective from November 9,
2022 through December 9, 2022.
(c) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry of vessels or persons into the safety
zone described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
(COTP) or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM
channel 13 or 16, or by phone at by telephone at 409-719-5070.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public of the effective period for the
safety zone as well as any changes in the dates and times of
enforcement through Local Notice to Mariners (LNMs).
Dated: November 8, 2022
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Zone Port
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2022-25092 Filed 11-17-22; 8:45 am]
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