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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Christopher J. Williamson,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety
and Health.
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Safety Zone; La Quinta and Corpus
Christi Shipping Channel, Ingleside, TX
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary, moving safety
zone for all navigable waters of the La
Quinta and Corpus Christi Shipping
Channel between gated pair lights 11
and 12 to the sea buoy. The safety zone
is needed to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment from
potential hazards arising from the
towing of the rig Valaris 144. Entry of
vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Corpus Christi, or a designated
representative.
SUMMARY:
This rule is effective without
actual notice from June 10, 2024,
through June 16, 2024. The rule will be
subject to enforcement between 6 a.m.
and 2 p.m. during that period.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024–
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rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions about this rule, call
or email Lieutenant Commander
Anthony Garofalo, Sector Corpus Christi
Waterways Management Division, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone 361–939–5130,
email Anthony.M.Garofalo@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
[Docket Number USCG–2024–0518]
Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA), Department of
Labor.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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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 it is
impracticable. We must establish this
safety zone immediately to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards
created by the possibility that the rig, a
Floating Production Unit being towed
by a heavy-lift vessel, could separate
from the towing vessel and float off, and
we lack sufficient time to provide a
reasonable comment period and then
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
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this rule would be contrary to the public
interest because there are fewer than 30
days left before the towing is to occur,
and publication of this rule is needed to
respond to the potential safety hazards
associated with towing the offshore rig
through the La Quinta Channel and
Corpus Christi Shipping Channel.
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 Corpus
Christi (COTP) has determined that
hazards inherent in the towing of the rig
Valaris 144, which will take place
between June 10, 2024, and June 16,
2024, will be a safety concern for
anyone within the La Quinta and
Corpus Christi Shipping Channel
between gated pair lights 11 and 12 and
the sea buoy. The purpose of this rule
is to protect the marine environment,
and to ensure safety of vessels and
persons on these navigable waters who
might be present in the safety zone
while the rig is being towed but for the
existence of the safety zone.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule is subject to enforcement
from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day from June
10, 2024, through June 16, 2024. The
transit will begin at the sea buoy to
Kiewit Offshore Services facility,
adjacent to the La Quinta Channel
between gated pair lights 11 and 12. No
vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the temporary, moving safety zone
during the period in which the rule is
subject to enforcement without
obtaining permission from the COTP or
a designated representative, who may be
contacted on Channel 16 VHF–FM
(156.8 MHz) or by telephone at 361–
939–0450. The Coast Guard will issue
Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local
Notices to Mariners, and/or Safety
Marine Information Broadcasts as
appropriate.
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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
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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 the size, location, and
duration of the safety zone. This safety
zone covers a 5 nautical mile area of the
La Quinta and Corpus Christi Shipping
Channel near Ingleside, TX. The
temporary, moving safety zone will be
subject to enforcement for a period from
6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day from June 10,
2024, through June 16, 2024. The rule
does not completely prohibit vessel
traffic within the waterway, and it
allows mariners to request permission to
enter the zone.
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
temporary moving 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 contact 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
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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. If you
believe this rule has implications for
federalism or Indian tribes, please
contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above.
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 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
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individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves
establishment of a temporary moving
safety zone for navigable waters of the
La Quinta Channel between gated pair
lights 11 and 12 from the sea buoy. The
safety zone is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards
created by the rig Valaris 144 while it
is towed to Kiewit Offshore Services. It
is categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph L60(c), in
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction
Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1.
authorized by the COTP or a designated
representative. They may be contacted
on Channel 16 VHF–FM (156.8 MHz) or
by telephone at 361–939–0450.
(2) If permission is granted, all
persons and vessels shall comply with
the instructions of the COTP or
designated representative.
(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP
or a designated representative will
inform the public of the enforcement
times and date for this safety zone
through Broadcast Notices to Mariners,
Local Notices to Mariners, and/or Safety
Marine Information Broadcasts as
appropriate.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact 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.
Dated: June 10, 2024.
Jason Gunning,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Sector Corpus Christi.
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:
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.T08–0518 to read as
follows:
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Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of
Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2024
Commercial Trip Limit Reduction and
Closure for Gulf of Mexico Greater
Amberjack
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Temporary rule; trip limit
reduction and closure.
NMFS reduces the
commercial trip limit for greater
amberjack in or from the exclusive
economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of
Mexico (Gulf) to 250 lb (113 kg), gutted
weight; 260 lb (118 kg), round weight,
on June 16, 2024, as a result of 75
percent of the adjusted commercial
quota being reached. Additionally,
subsequent to the trip limit reduction,
NMFS implements an accountability
measure (AM) for Gulf commercial
greater amberjack to close commercial
harvest when NMFS projects landings
have reached the adjusted commercial
annual catch target (ACT). The 2024
commercial fishing season for greater
amberjack in the Gulf EEZ will close on
June 30, 2024, and will remain closed
through December 31, 2024. These
actions are necessary to protect the Gulf
greater amberjack resource.
SUMMARY:
§ 165.T08–0518 Safety Zone; La Quinta
and Corpus Christi Shipping Channel,
Ingleside, TX.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
AGENCY:
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: all navigable waters of the
La Quinta Channel between gated pair
lights 11 and 12 to the sea buoy. Entry
of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a
designated representative.
(b) Enforcement period. This section
will be subject to enforcement from 6
a.m. to 2 p.m. each day from June 10,
2024, through June 16, 2024.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
the general regulations in § 165.23 of
this part, entry into this temporary,
moving safety zone is prohibited unless
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The commercial trip limit
reduction is effective 12:01 a.m., local
time, June 16, 2024, until 12:01 a.m.,
local time, June 30, 2024. The
commercial closure is effective 12:01
a.m., local time, June 30, 2024, through
December 31, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Frank Helies, NMFS Southeast Regional
Office, 727–824–5305, or Frank.Helies@
noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
manages the reef fish fishery of the Gulf,
which includes greater amberjack,
under the Fishery Management Plan for
the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf
(FMP). The Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council (Council)
prepared the FMP, which was approved
by the Secretary of Commerce, and
NMFS implements the FMP under the
authority of the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by
regulations at 50 CFR part 622. Unless
otherwise specified, all greater
amberjack weights discussed in this
temporary rule are in round weight.
Regulations at 50 CFR 622.43(a)
specify a commercial trip limit for Gulf
greater amberjack of 1,000 pounds (lb;
454 kilogram (kg)), gutted weight, (1,040
lb (472 kg)). Additionally, the
commercial trip limit is reduced to 250
lb (113 kg), gutted weight, (260 lb (118
kg)) when 75 percent of the commercial
quota (commercial ACT) has been
landed.
On June 15, 2023, NMFS published
the final rule implementing Amendment
54 to the FMP (88 FR 39193). Among
other measures, that final rule decreased
the commercial annual catch limit
(ACL) and commercial quota for Gulf
greater amberjack. The Amendment 54
final rule set the commercial ACL and
quota at 101,000 lb (45,813 kg), and
93,930 lb (42,606 kg), respectively (50
CFR 622.41(a)(1)(iii) and
622.39(a)(1)(v)).
NMFS previously determined that in
2023, the commercial harvest of greater
amberjack exceeded the 2023
commercial ACL of 101,000 lb (45,813
kg) by 35,280 lb (16,003 kg). As
described in 50 CFR 622.41(a)(1)(ii),
NMFS is required to reduce both the
commercial ACL and the commercial
quota for greater amberjack in the year
following an overage of the commercial
ACL, by the amount of any commercial
ACL overage. Consistent with the
commercial AM, for the 2024 fishing
year, NMFS reduced both the
commercial ACL and the commercial
quota to 65,720 lb (29,810 kg) and
58,650 lb (26,603 kg), respectively (88
FR 90995, November 21, 2023).
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2024-0518]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; La Quinta and Corpus Christi Shipping Channel,
Ingleside, TX
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary, moving safety
zone for all navigable waters of the La Quinta and Corpus Christi
Shipping Channel between gated pair lights 11 and 12 to the sea buoy.
The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards arising from the towing of the rig
Valaris 144. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector
Corpus Christi, or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 10, 2024,
through June 16, 2024. The rule will be subject to enforcement between
6 a.m. and 2 p.m. during that period.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2024-0518 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander Anthony Garofalo, Sector Corpus
Christi Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 361-
939-5130, 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 it is impracticable. We must
establish this safety zone immediately to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the
possibility that the rig, a Floating Production Unit being towed by a
heavy-lift vessel, could separate from the towing vessel and float off,
and we lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and
then 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
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this rule would be contrary to the public interest because there are
fewer than 30 days left before the towing is to occur, and publication
of this rule is needed to respond to the potential safety hazards
associated with towing the offshore rig through the La Quinta Channel
and Corpus Christi Shipping Channel.
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 Corpus Christi (COTP) has
determined that hazards inherent in the towing of the rig Valaris 144,
which will take place between June 10, 2024, and June 16, 2024, will be
a safety concern for anyone within the La Quinta and Corpus Christi
Shipping Channel between gated pair lights 11 and 12 and the sea buoy.
The purpose of this rule is to protect the marine environment, and to
ensure safety of vessels and persons on these navigable waters who
might be present in the safety zone while the rig is being towed but
for the existence of the safety zone.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule is subject to enforcement from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day
from June 10, 2024, through June 16, 2024. The transit will begin at
the sea buoy to Kiewit Offshore Services facility, adjacent to the La
Quinta Channel between gated pair lights 11 and 12. No vessel or person
will be permitted to enter the temporary, moving safety zone during the
period in which the rule is subject to enforcement without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative, who may be
contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) or by telephone at 361-939-
0450. The Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local
Notices to Mariners, and/or Safety Marine Information Broadcasts as
appropriate.
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, 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 the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. This safety zone covers a 5
nautical mile area of the La Quinta and Corpus Christi Shipping Channel
near Ingleside, TX. The temporary, moving safety zone will be subject
to enforcement for a period from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day from June
10, 2024, through June 16, 2024. The rule does not completely prohibit
vessel traffic within the waterway, and it allows mariners to request
permission to enter the zone.
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
temporary moving 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
contact 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. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
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 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
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individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves establishment of a temporary moving
safety zone for navigable waters of the La Quinta Channel between gated
pair lights 11 and 12 from the sea buoy. The safety zone is needed to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential
hazards created by the rig Valaris 144 while it is towed to Kiewit
Offshore Services. It is categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L60(c), in Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction
Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact 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; 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.T08-0518 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0518 Safety Zone; La Quinta and Corpus Christi Shipping
Channel, Ingleside, TX.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the La Quinta Channel between gated pair lights 11 and 12 to
the sea buoy. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus
Christi (COTP) or a designated representative.
(b) Enforcement period. This section will be subject to enforcement
from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day from June 10, 2024, through June 16,
2024.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this temporary, moving safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated
representative. They may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz)
or by telephone at 361-939-0450.
(2) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public of the enforcement times and date for this
safety zone through Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local Notices to
Mariners, and/or Safety Marine Information Broadcasts as appropriate.
Dated: June 10, 2024.
Jason Gunning,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi.
[FR Doc. 2024-13139 Filed 6-13-24; 8:45 am]
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