Safety Zone; Anchor Floating Production Unit (FPU) Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 763, Gulf of Mexico, 22971-22973 [2023-07858]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Proposed Rules II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 147 [Docket Number USCG–2022–0982] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Anchor Floating Production Unit (FPU) Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 763, Gulf of Mexico AGENCY: ACTION: Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of proposed rulemaking. The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone on the navigable waters around the Anchor Floating Production Unit (FPU), located in Green Canyon Block 763 on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of this proposed rule is to protect the facility from all vessel traffic operating outside the normal shipping channels and fairways that are not providing service to or working with the facility. Establishing a safety zone around the facility will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, collisions, security breaches, oil spills, releases of natural gas, and thereby protect the safety of life, property, and the environment. SUMMARY: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before May 15, 2023. DATES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2022–0982 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. ADDRESSES: If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email LCDR David Newcomb, District Eight OCS, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2106, David.T.Newcomb@uscg.mil. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register FPU Floating Production Unit NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking OCS Outer Continental Shelf § Section U.S.C. United States Code VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 Under the authority provided in 14 U.S.C. 544, 43 U.S.C. 1333, and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3, 33 CFR part 147 permits the establishment of safety zones for facilities located on the OCS for the purpose of protecting life and property on the facilities. The protections included in a safety zone established under 33 CFR part 147 are promoting safety of life and property on the facilities as well as their appurtenances and attending vessels and also for the adjacent waters located in and around each facility. Therefore, a safety zone under 33 CFR part 147 may also include provisions to restrict, prevent, or control certain activities, including access by vessels or persons to maintain safety of life, property and the environment. Chevron Corporation requested that the Coast Guard establish a safety zone around its facility located in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico on the OCS. Placing a safety zone around this facility will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, oil spills, and releases of natural gas, and thereby protect the safety of life, property, and the environment. III. Discussion of Proposed Rule The safety zone proposed by this rulemaking is on the OCS in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico in Green Canyon 763 at the center point of N 27°12′23.0394″, Longitude W 91°11′53.1594″ (NAD 83). The safety zone would be permanent. For the purpose of safety zones established under 33 CFR part 147, the deepwater area is considered to be waters of 304.8 meters (1,000 feet) or greater depth extending to the limits of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) contiguous to the territorial sea of the United States and extending to a distance up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the sea is measured. Navigation in the vicinity of the safety zone consists of large commercial shipping vessels, fishing vessels, cruise ships, tugs with tows and the occasional recreational vessel. The deepwater area also includes an extensive system of fairways. Only vessels measuring less than 100 feet in length overall and not engaged in towing, attending vessels as defined in 33 CFR 147.20, or those vessels specifically authorized by the Eighth Coast Guard District Commander or a designated representative are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zone. Public transit into and through the PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 22971 safety zone area would be prohibited unless a vessel is specifically authorized by the District Commander or a designated representative. Requests for entry into the zone will be considered and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These proposed regulations are consistent with the existing safety zones of other OCS platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Persons or vessels requiring authorization to enter the safety zone must request permission from the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Commander or designated representative. 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). Aligning with 33 CFR 147.15, the safety zone established will extend to a maximum distance of 500 meters around the OCS facility measured from each point on its outer edge but may not interfere with the use of recognized sea lanes essential to navigation. Vessel traffic would be able to safely transit around the proposed safety zone, which would impact a small designated area in the Gulf of Mexico, without significant impediment to their voyage. This safety zone would reduce the risk of collision with the platform and help protect the environment from potential oil spills, in accordance with Coast Guard maritime safety missions. 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 E:\FR\FM\14APP1.SGM 14APP1 22972 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Proposed Rules ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 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. This proposed rule may affect owners or operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in Green Canyon 763, some of which might be small entities. This safety zone would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Vessel traffic could pass safely around the safety zone using an alternate route. Use of an alternate route may cause minimal delay in reaching a final destination, depending on other traffic in the area and vessel speed. Vessels would be able to request deviation from this proposed rule to transit through the safety zone. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated representative. Therefore, the Coast Guard expects any impact of this rulemaking establishing a safety zone around an OCS facility to be minimal, with no significant economic impact on small entities. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 (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. Further, 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 proposed 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 the establishment of a safety zone around an OCS facility to protect life, property, and the marine environment. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1. A preliminary Record of Environmental PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket. 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–2022–0982 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 E:\FR\FM\14APP1.SGM 14APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 72 / Friday, April 14, 2023 / Proposed Rules 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). POSTAL SERVICE List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 147 AGENCY: Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water). ACTION: PART 147—SAFETY ZONES 1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 14 U.S.C. 554; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 § 147.883 Safety Zone, ANCHOR Floating Production Unit (FPU), Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon 763, Gulf of Mexico. (a) Description. ANCHOR FPU is in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico at Green Canyon 763. The facility is located at: N 27°12′23.0394″, W 91°11′53.1594″ (NAD 83) and the area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the facility structure’s outer edge is a safety zone. (b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except for the following: (1) An attending vessel, as defined in § 147.20; (2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing; or (3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated representative. (c) Requests for permission. Persons or vessels requiring authorization to enter the safety zone must request permission from the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated representative. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Commander or designated representative. Dated: April 4, 2023. Richard Timme, RADM, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Coast Guard District Eight. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Apr 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 Postal ServiceTM. Proposed rule. On April 10, 2023, the Postal Service (USPS®) filed a notice of mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), effective July 9, 2023. This proposed rule contains revisions to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®) to coincide with the price adjustments. Submit comments on or before May 15, 2023. DATES: Mail or deliver written comments to the Manager, Product Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446, Washington, DC 20260–5015. If sending comments by email, include the name and address of the commenter and send to PCFederalRegister@usps.gov, with a subject line of ‘‘July 2023 Domestic Mailing Services Proposal.’’ Faxed comments are not accepted. All submitted comments and attachments are part of the public record and subject to disclosure. Do not enclose any material in your comments that you consider to be confidential or inappropriate for public disclosure. You may inspect and photocopy all written comments, by appointment only, at USPS® Headquarters Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 11th Floor North, Washington, DC 20260. These records are available for review on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by calling 202–268–2906. ADDRESSES: 2. Add § 147.883 to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2023–07858 Filed 4–13–23; 8:45 am] New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products SUMMARY: For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is proposing to amend 33 CFR part 147 as follows: ■ 39 CFR Part 111 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doriane Harley at (202) 268–2537, or Dale Kennedy at (202) 268–6592. Proposed prices will be available under Docket No. R2023–2 on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s website at www.prc.gov. The Postal Service’s proposed rule includes changes to prices, mail classification updates, product simplification efforts, and minor revisions to the DMM. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Note: The Postal Service filed to rebrand First-Class Package Service® as USPS Ground Advantage®. Additional information can be found in the upcoming Federal Register Notice, Domestic Competitive Products Pricing and Mailing Standards Changes. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 22973 Marketing Mail Flat-Shaped—New Pricing Structure Currently, the pricing structure for USPS Marketing Mail flat-shaped pieces uses a two-tier pricing approach. For pieces weighing 4 oz or less, only a perpiece price is charged. For pieces weighing over 4 oz but less than 16 oz, both a per-piece and per-pound rate is charged. The Postal Service is proposing to change the way USPS Marketing Mail flats are priced. For each presort level, all pieces regardless of their weight will pay a piece price which will differ only by the entry level, i.e., Origin, DNDC, DSCF, and DDU. The pound price would be applicable only to the weight above 4 ounces. For example, if the piece weighs 6 ounces, the pound price will be charged only for the 2 ounces that are above 4 ounces. Discount for USPS Marketing Mail Letter-Shaped Pieces on SCF Pallets Currently, the Postal Service offers discounts for USPS Marketing Mail flatshaped pieces on SCF pallets. This discount would now be extended to letter-shaped USPS Marketing Mail pieces on SCF Pallets. This proposed discount will be applicable to Automation and Nonautomation (AADC, 3-Digit and 5-Digit Presort) Letters, Carrier Route Letters, High Density Letters, High Density Plus Letter and Saturation Letters on SCF Pallets regardless of the entry (None, DNDC, and DSCF). Registered Mail Service Fees The Postal Service is revising the fee structure for Registered Mail® service. Currently, the fee structure includes the combined cost of handling and insurance, which incrementally increases in accordance with an item’s declared value, up to $50,000.00—the maximum available amount of insurance reimbursement. For items with declared value over $50,000, there are incrementally increasing handling fees, although the maximum amount of insurance reimbursement remains capped at $50,000. The Postal Service is revising the fee structure to eliminate the additional handling fees for items with declared value over $50,000, and instead have a flat fee that will cover the cost of insurance (which remains capped at a maximum of $50,000, regardless of the declared value) and handling on all items with declared values over $50,000.00. USPS Ground Advantage Insurance Currently, the Postal Service does not include insurance coverage with USPS Ground Advantage—Retail and USPS E:\FR\FM\14APP1.SGM 14APP1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 147

[Docket Number USCG-2022-0982]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Anchor Floating Production Unit (FPU) Outer 
Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon Block 763, Gulf of Mexico

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone on the 
navigable waters around the Anchor Floating Production Unit (FPU), 
located in Green Canyon Block 763 on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 
in the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of this proposed rule is to protect 
the facility from all vessel traffic operating outside the normal 
shipping channels and fairways that are not providing service to or 
working with the facility. Establishing a safety zone around the 
facility will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, collisions, 
security breaches, oil spills, releases of natural gas, and thereby 
protect the safety of life, property, and the environment.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before May 15, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2022-0982 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 LCDR David Newcomb, District Eight 
OCS, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2106, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
FPU Floating Production Unit
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
OCS Outer Continental Shelf
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    Under the authority provided in 14 U.S.C. 544, 43 U.S.C. 1333, and 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 
01.3, 33 CFR part 147 permits the establishment of safety zones for 
facilities located on the OCS for the purpose of protecting life and 
property on the facilities. The protections included in a safety zone 
established under 33 CFR part 147 are promoting safety of life and 
property on the facilities as well as their appurtenances and attending 
vessels and also for the adjacent waters located in and around each 
facility. Therefore, a safety zone under 33 CFR part 147 may also 
include provisions to restrict, prevent, or control certain activities, 
including access by vessels or persons to maintain safety of life, 
property and the environment. Chevron Corporation requested that the 
Coast Guard establish a safety zone around its facility located in the 
deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico on the OCS. Placing a safety zone 
around this facility will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, 
oil spills, and releases of natural gas, and thereby protect the safety 
of life, property, and the environment.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The safety zone proposed by this rulemaking is on the OCS in the 
deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico in Green Canyon 763 at the center 
point of N 27[deg]12'23.0394'', Longitude W 91[deg]11'53.1594'' (NAD 
83). The safety zone would be permanent. For the purpose of safety 
zones established under 33 CFR part 147, the deepwater area is 
considered to be waters of 304.8 meters (1,000 feet) or greater depth 
extending to the limits of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) contiguous 
to the territorial sea of the United States and extending to a distance 
up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of 
the sea is measured. Navigation in the vicinity of the safety zone 
consists of large commercial shipping vessels, fishing vessels, cruise 
ships, tugs with tows and the occasional recreational vessel. The 
deepwater area also includes an extensive system of fairways.
    Only vessels measuring less than 100 feet in length overall and not 
engaged in towing, attending vessels as defined in 33 CFR 147.20, or 
those vessels specifically authorized by the Eighth Coast Guard 
District Commander or a designated representative are permitted to 
enter or remain in the safety zone. Public transit into and through the 
safety zone area would be prohibited unless a vessel is specifically 
authorized by the District Commander or a designated representative. 
Requests for entry into the zone will be considered and reviewed on a 
case-by-case basis. These proposed regulations are consistent with the 
existing safety zones of other OCS platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
    Persons or vessels requiring authorization to enter the safety zone 
must request permission from the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard 
District. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall 
comply with the instructions of the Commander or designated 
representative.

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).
    Aligning with 33 CFR 147.15, the safety zone established will 
extend to a maximum distance of 500 meters around the OCS facility 
measured from each point on its outer edge but may not interfere with 
the use of recognized sea lanes essential to navigation. Vessel traffic 
would be able to safely transit around the proposed safety zone, which 
would impact a small designated area in the Gulf of Mexico, without 
significant impediment to their voyage. This safety zone would reduce 
the risk of collision with the platform and help protect the 
environment from potential oil spills, in accordance with Coast Guard 
maritime safety missions.

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

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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.
    This proposed rule may affect owners or operators of vessels 
intending to transit or anchor in Green Canyon 763, some of which might 
be small entities.
    This safety zone would not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Vessel 
traffic could pass safely around the safety zone using an alternate 
route. Use of an alternate route may cause minimal delay in reaching a 
final destination, depending on other traffic in the area and vessel 
speed. Vessels would be able to request deviation from this proposed 
rule to transit through the safety zone. Such requests will be 
considered on a case-by-case basis and may be authorized by the 
Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated representative. 
Therefore, the Coast Guard expects any impact of this rulemaking 
establishing a safety zone around an OCS facility to be minimal, with 
no significant economic impact on small entities.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed 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.
    Further, 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 
proposed 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 the 
establishment of a safety zone around an OCS facility to protect life, 
property, and the marine environment. Normally such actions are 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60 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. 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-2022-0982 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

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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 147

    Continental shelf, Marine safety, Navigation (water).

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is 
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 147 as follows:

PART 147--SAFETY ZONES

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1. The authority citation for part 147 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 14 U.S.C. 554; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 33 CFR 1.05-1; 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 
01.3.

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2. Add Sec.  147.883 to read as follows:


Sec.  147.883  Safety Zone, ANCHOR Floating Production Unit (FPU), 
Outer Continental Shelf Facility, Green Canyon 763, Gulf of Mexico.

    (a) Description. ANCHOR FPU is in the deepwater area of the Gulf of 
Mexico at Green Canyon 763. The facility is located at: N 
27[deg]12'23.0394'', W 91[deg]11'53.1594'' (NAD 83) and the area within 
500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the facility structure's 
outer edge is a safety zone.
    (b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone 
except for the following:
    (1) An attending vessel, as defined in Sec.  147.20;
    (2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in 
towing; or
    (3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard 
District or a designated representative.
    (c) Requests for permission. Persons or vessels requiring 
authorization to enter the safety zone must request permission from the 
Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated representative. 
If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the 
instructions of the Commander or designated representative.

    Dated: April 4, 2023.
Richard Timme,
RADM, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Coast Guard District Eight.
[FR Doc. 2023-07858 Filed 4-13-23; 8:45 am]
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