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its place, ‘‘Sector Eastern Great Lakes,
NY’’.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 3
Organizations and functions
(Government agencies).
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
33 CFR Parts 100 and 165
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5. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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 parts 3, 100, and 165 as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.
§ 165.911
[Amended]
6. In § 165.911, remove the word
‘‘Buffalo’’ and add, in its place, the
words ‘‘Eastern Great Lakes’’.
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PART 3—COAST GUARD AREAS,
DISTRICTS, SECTORS, MARINE
INSPECTION ZONES, AND CAPTAIN
OF THE PORT ZONES
§ 165.939
[Amended]
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1. The authority citation for part 3
continues to read as follows:
7. In § 165.939, remove the words
‘‘Port Buffalo’’ and add, in its place, the
words ‘‘Port Eastern Great Lakes’’.
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 501, 504; Public Law
107–296, 116 Stat. 2135; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1,
Revision No. 01.3.
Dated: December 15, 2023.
Michael T. Cunningham,
Chief, Office of Regulations and
Administrative Law.
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2. Revise § 3.45–10 to read as follows:
§ 3.45–10 Sector Eastern Great Lakes
Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the
Port Zone.
Sector Eastern Great Lakes’ office is
located in Buffalo, New York. The
boundaries of Sector Eastern Great
Lakes’ Marine Inspection Zone and
Captain of the Port Zone include all
navigable waters of the United States
and contiguous land areas within the
boundaries of an area starting from a
point on the international boundary in
Lake Erie at latitude 42°19′24″ N,
longitude 80°31′10″ W, proceeding
southwest along the international
boundary to a point at latitude 41°40′36″
N, longitude 82°25′00″ W; thence south
to latitude 41°00′00″ N; thence east to
longitude 78°54′58″ W; thence north to
latitude 42°00′00″ N; thence east to the
east bank of the Delaware River at
latitude 42°00′00″ N, longitude
75°21′28″ W; thence east to longitude
74°39′00″ W; thence north to the
international boundary at a point at
latitude 44°59′58″ N, longitude
74°39′00″ W; thence southeast along the
international boundary to the starting
point.
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PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
3. The authority citation for part 100
continues to read as follows:
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1.
§ 100.901
[Amended]
4. In § 100.901, remove ‘‘Sector
Buffalo, NY’’ from table 1 and add, in
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I. Table of Abbreviations
[FR Doc. 2023–27943 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2023–0965]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Laguna de Lobina,
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Coast Guard, Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary interim rule and
request for comments.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters of Laguna de Lobina
within a 50-yard radius of Culebra
Bridge due to structural damage to the
bridge. The safety zone is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from potential
hazards created by the damaged bridge.
Entry of persons and vessels from into
the safety zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of
the Port San Juan or a designated
representative.
SUMMARY:
This temporary interim rule is
effective without actual notice from
December 20, 2023, through February
12, 2024. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used
from December 14, 2023, until
December 20, 2023.
DATES:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05–
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Comments and related material must
reach the Coast Guard on or before
January 19, 2024.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2023–
0965 in the search box and click
‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type
column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related
Material.’’ See section VI of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
information on public participation and
request for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this rule, call
or email Lieutenant Commander Carlos
M. Ortega-Perez, Sector San Juan
Waterways Management Division, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone 787–729–2380,
email Carlos.M.Ortega-Perez@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this
temporary rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment pursuant to
authority under section 4(a) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule
without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because
structural damaged is causing the
potential collapse of the Culebra Bridge.
Due to this situation the Culebra Bridge
is temporary closed and immediate
action is needed to respond to the
potential safety hazards associated with
the bridge structural condition. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM
because we must establish this safety
zone by December 14, 2023. Therefore,
we lack sufficient time to provide a
reasonable comment period and then 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
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because immediate action is needed to
respond to the potential safety hazards
associated with potential collapsing of
the Culebra Bridge.
We are soliciting comments on this
rulemaking. If we determine that
changes to this rulemaking action are
necessary, the Coast Guard will consider
comments received in a subsequent
temporary final rule.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The
Captain of the Port Sector San Juan
(COTP) has determined that potential
hazards associated with potential
collapsing of the Culebra Bridge starting
December 14, 2023, will be a safety
concern for anyone within a 50-yard
radius of bridge. 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 closed.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone
from December 14, 2023, while the
bridge is closed due to structural
damage. The safety zone will cover all
navigable waters of the Laguna de
Lobina within a 50-yard radius of the
Culebra Bridge. The duration of the
zone is intended to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in
these navigable waters while the bridge
is closed. No vessel or person will be
permitted to enter the safety zone
without obtaining permission from the
COTP or a designated representative.
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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
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as
amended by Executive Order 14094
(Modernizing Regulatory Review).
Accordingly, this rule has not been
reviewed by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB).
This regulatory action determination
is based on: (1) The safety of personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment
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from potential hazards created by
potential collapsing the bridge; (2)
although persons and vessels may not
enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the safety zone without
authorization from the COTP or a
designated representative they may
operate in the surrounding area during
the enforcement period.
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).
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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 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 a safety
zone that will prohibit entry within 50yard radius of the Culebra Bridge. 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. We
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seek any comments or information that
may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from
this rule.
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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.
VI. 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–2023–0965 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 rule for alternate
instructions.
Viewing material in docket. To view
documents mentioned in this 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.
Also, if you click on the Dockets tab and
then the rule, you should see a
‘‘Subscribe’’ option for email alerts. The
option will notify you when comments
are posted, or a final rule is published.
We review all comments received, but
we will only post comments that
address the topic of the rule. We may
choose not to post off-topic,
inappropriate, or duplicate comments
that we receive.
Personal information. We accept
anonymous comments. Comments we
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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 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:
Mariners via VHF–FM channel 16, or
the COTP’s designated representative
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from December 14,
2023, until February 12, 2024.
Jose´ E. Dı´az,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port San Juan.
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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
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, 70124;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.
2. Add § 165.T07–0965 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.T07–0965 Safety Zone; Culebra
Bridge, Puerto Rico.
(a) Location. All waters of Laguna de
Lobina and Ensenada Honda, from
surface to bottom, encompassed by 50yard radius from Culebra Bridge located
at 18°18′07″ N 65°17′59″ W.
(b) Definitions. As used in this
section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, including a Coast Guard
coxswain, petty officer, or other officer
operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer
designated by or assisting the Captain of
the Port San Juan (COTP) in the
enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general
safety zone regulations in subpart C of
this part, you may not enter the safety
zone described in paragraph (a) of this
section unless authorized by the COTP
or the COTP’s designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter,
contact the COTP or the COTP’s
representative by telephone at (787)
289–2041, or a designated
representative via VHF–FM radio on
channel 16 to request authorization. If
authorization is granted, all persons and
vessels receiving such authorization
must comply with the instructions of
the COTP San Juan or a designated
representative. Those in the safety zone
must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or
the COTP’s designated representative.
(3) The Coast Guard will provide
notice of the regulated area by Local
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to
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Approval of Air Quality Implementation
Plans; New Jersey; Exemptions To
Improve Resiliency, Air Toxics
Thresholds, PM2.5 and Ammonia
Emission Statement Reporting, and
PM2.5 in Air Permitting; Correction
Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is correcting a final rule
that appeared in the Federal Register on
November 28, 2023. The document
issues a final rule approving adoptions,
repeals, and amendments to the New
Jersey State Implementation Plan (SIP),
submitted by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) on December 17, 2017, and
August 23, 2018, that concern
exemptions to improve resiliency
during emergency situations, updates to
hazardous air pollutant (HAP) reporting
thresholds, updates to the certification
and submission of emission statements,
the addition of Federal New Source
Review (NSR) requirements for fine
particles (PM2.5), and conform
administrative penalties to the approved
rules and correct inconsistencies
throughout the State’s SIP. This
correction addresses errors in the
amendatory instructions published on
November 28, 2023.
DATES: This rule is effective on
December 28, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicholas Ferreira, Air Programs Branch,
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 2, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor,
New York, New York 10007–1866, (212)
637–3127, or by email at
ferreira.nicholas@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In FR Doc.
2023–26022, appearing at 88 FR 83036
in the Federal Register of Tuesday,
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2023-0965]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Laguna de Lobina, Culebra, Puerto Rico
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary interim rule and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters of Laguna de Lobina within a 50-yard radius of Culebra
Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge. The safety zone is
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from
potential hazards created by the damaged bridge. Entry of persons and
vessels from into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated
representative.
DATES: This temporary interim rule is effective without actual notice
from December 20, 2023, through February 12, 2024. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from December 14, 2023, until
December 20, 2023.
Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before January 19, 2024.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2023-0965 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.'' See section VI
of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on public
participation and request for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander Carlos M. Ortega-Perez, Sector San
Juan Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 787-
729-2380, email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because structural damaged is causing the
potential collapse of the Culebra Bridge. Due to this situation the
Culebra Bridge is temporary closed and immediate action is needed to
respond to the potential safety hazards associated with the bridge
structural condition. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we
must establish this safety zone by December 14, 2023. Therefore, we
lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then 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
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because immediate action is needed to respond to the potential safety
hazards associated with potential collapsing of the Culebra Bridge.
We are soliciting comments on this rulemaking. If we determine that
changes to this rulemaking action are necessary, the Coast Guard will
consider comments received in a subsequent temporary final rule.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034. The Captain of the Port Sector San Juan (COTP) has determined
that potential hazards associated with potential collapsing of the
Culebra Bridge starting December 14, 2023, will be a safety concern for
anyone within a 50-yard radius of bridge. 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 closed.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from December 14, 2023, while
the bridge is closed due to structural damage. The safety zone will
cover all navigable waters of the Laguna de Lobina within a 50-yard
radius of the Culebra Bridge. The duration of the zone is intended to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these
navigable waters while the bridge is closed. 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 section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as
amended by Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review).
Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
This regulatory action determination is based on: (1) The safety of
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
created by potential collapsing the bridge; (2) although persons and
vessels may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the
safety zone without authorization from the COTP or a designated
representative they may operate in the surrounding area during the
enforcement period.
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 a
safety zone that will prohibit entry within 50-yard radius of the
Culebra Bridge. 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. We
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seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a
significant environmental impact from this 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.
VI. 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-2023-0965 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 rule for alternate instructions.
Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this
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. Also, if you click on the Dockets tab and then the rule, you
should see a ``Subscribe'' option for email alerts. The option will
notify you when comments are posted, or a final rule is published.
We review all comments received, but we will only post comments
that address the topic of the 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 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, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T07-0965 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T07-0965 Safety Zone; Culebra Bridge, Puerto Rico.
(a) Location. All waters of Laguna de Lobina and Ensenada Honda,
from surface to bottom, encompassed by 50-yard radius from Culebra
Bridge located at 18[deg]18'07'' N 65[deg]17'59'' W.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port San Juan (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety
zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by telephone at (787) 289-2041, or a designated
representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16 to request authorization.
If authorization is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such
authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP San Juan or
a designated representative. Those in the safety zone must comply with
all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's
designated representative.
(3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by
Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM
channel 16, or the COTP's designated representative
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from December
14, 2023, until February 12, 2024.
Jos[eacute] E. D[iacute]az,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Juan.
[FR Doc. 2023-28001 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
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