Safety Zone; Grosse Tete Passenger Ferry, Iberville LA, 67861-67863 [2024-18869]

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(b) This general license does not authorize any transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR), including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the RuHSR, unless separately authorized. (c) Effective June 26, 2024, General License No. 55A, dated September 14, 2023, is replaced and superseded in its entirety by this General License No. 55B. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Dated: June 26, 2024. Lisa M. Palluconi, Acting Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2024–18750 Filed 8–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Aug 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2024–0730] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Grosse Tete Passenger Ferry, Iberville LA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect ferry operations for crossing school students during morning and afternoon commutes as a result of the Grosse Tete bridge closure. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans. This rule is effective without actual notice from August 22, 2024 through noon on October 9, 2024. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from noon on August 9, 2024, through August 22, 2024. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024– 0730 in the search box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related Material.’’ SUMMARY: If you have questions on this rule, call or email LT Benjamin Adrien, Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone: (225) 281–2875, email: benjamin.d.adrien@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Table of Abbreviations 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 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 67861 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 immediate action is needed to respond to Grosse Tete bridge allision and associated ferry operations. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety zone on August 9th, 2024. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be impracticable because immediate action is needed to mitigate potential safety hazards associated with the bridge closure and passenger ferry operations. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The COTP New Orleans has determined a safety zone is needed for the safety of passenger ferry operations at the Grosse Tete bridge on the Port Allen Route MM 46, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect and facilitate local school students during morning and afternoon commutes across the Port Allen Route via passenger ferry on Monday through Friday at 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Federal holidays. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be effective Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Federal holidays. 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 E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1 67862 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2024 / Rules and Regulations ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration, and scope of the safety zone. The safety zone is limited in size and duration as it covers a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be effective Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Federal holidays. The Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about 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 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Aug 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 this action is one of a category of actions that do not PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a safety zone that will prohibit entry within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be effective Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Federal Holidays. This type of action is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(c) of 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 call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 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. 2. Add § 165.T08–0730 to read as follows: ■ § 165.T08–0730 Safety Zone; Grosse Tete Passenger Ferry, Iberville, LA. (a) Locations. The following is a temporary safety zone: (1) All waters within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete passenger ferry at 30°16′0.22″ N, 091°19′16.91″ W, on the Port Allen Route at MM 46, Iberville, LA. (2) The points are in NAD 83. (b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated representative’’ means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the safety zone. (c) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel will be permitted to enter, transit, E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2024 / Rules and Regulations anchor, or remain within the safety zone unless authorized by the COTP New Orleans or a designated representative. If authorization is granted, persons and/ or vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP New Orleans or designated representative. (2) Persons who must notify or request authorization from the COTP may do so by telephone at (504) 365– 2540 or may contact a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced from 12 p.m. on August 9, 2024, through 12 p.m. on October 9, 2024. Dated: August 9, 2024. G.A. Callaghan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port New Orleans. [FR Doc. 2024–18869 Filed 8–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 17 Processing Certain Claims for Payment for Transportation, Care, and Services Department of Veterans Affairs. Notification of guidance. 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This incident prevented providers and entities from submitting claims electronically to VA. As of May 8, 2024, VA is able to receive all claims electronically. Between ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Aug 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 February 21, 2024, and May 8, 2024, VA had limited or no ability to receive and process claims because of this incident. During this period of more than 70 days, providers and entities were unable to, or were limited in their ability to, submit claims to VA for services for which VA would normally have processed payment that were provided either before or during this period. Legal Background: Entities seeking payment from VA for ambulance transportation and health care services are required to comply with timely filing requirements established by several different provisions of law and regulation. Section 1703D(b) of title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.), requires health care entities or providers that furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care services under chapter 17, title 38, U.S.C., to submit to VA claims for payment for furnishing such services not later than 180 days after the date on which the entity or provider furnished the services. Section 17.126 requires claimants to file a claim for reimbursement for emergency services for serviceconnected care within 2 years of the date the care or services were rendered, or, in the case of care or services rendered prior to VA adjudication allowing service-connection, within two years of the date the veteran was notified by VA of the allowance of the award of service connection. Section 17.1004(d) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), requires claimants to file a claim for reimbursement for emergency services for non-service-connected care within 90 days of the latest of the date the veteran was discharged from the facility that furnished emergency treatment; the date of death (but only if death occurred during transportation to a facility for emergency treatment or if the death occurred during the stay in the facility that included the provision of emergency treatment); or the date the veteran finally exhausted, without success, action to obtain payment or reimbursement for the treatment from a third-party. Sections 17.1225 and 17.1230 of title 38, CFR, require providers of emergent suicide care and emergency transportation for emergent suicide care, respectively, to submit to VA a standard billing form and other information as required no later than 180 calendar days from the date the services or transportation was furnished. 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Other claims, including those for medical care provided through reimbursement agreements with the Indian Health Service, Tribal health programs, and Urban Indian Organizations under 25 U.S.C. 1645 and 38 U.S.C. 8153, are subject to timely filing requirements and were also affected by the CHC outage. Timely filing under these reimbursement agreements generally requires claims submission within one year of the date of service. Legal Issue: The plain text of these statutes and regulations, with the exception of 17.276, does not include exceptions for established timely filing requirements. If VA applied these statutes and regulations without exception, it would be forced to deny claims affected by the CHC outage as not timely filed and thus not payable. This would expose veterans to personal liability in some cases for these services through no fault of their own. 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[FR Doc No: 2024-18869]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2024-0730]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Grosse Tete Passenger Ferry, Iberville LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
all navigable waters within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete 
passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The 
safety zone is needed to protect ferry operations for crossing school 
students during morning and afternoon commutes as a result of the 
Grosse Tete bridge closure. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone 
is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port 
(COTP) New Orleans.
    This rule is effective without actual notice from August 22, 2024 
through noon on October 9, 2024. For the purposes of enforcement, 
actual notice will be used from noon on August 9, 2024, through August 
22, 2024.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2024-0730 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document 
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email LT Benjamin Adrien, Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge, U.S. 
Coast Guard; telephone: (225) 281-2875, 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 immediate action is needed to respond 
to Grosse Tete bridge allision and associated ferry operations. It is 
impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety 
zone on August 9th, 2024.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause 
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of 
this rule would be impracticable because immediate action is needed to 
mitigate potential safety hazards associated with the bridge closure 
and passenger ferry operations.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 
70034. The COTP New Orleans has determined a safety zone is needed for 
the safety of passenger ferry operations at the Grosse Tete bridge on 
the Port Allen Route MM 46, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to 
protect and facilitate local school students during morning and 
afternoon commutes across the Port Allen Route via passenger ferry on 
Monday through Friday at 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
except on Federal holidays.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary safety zone for all navigable 
waters within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete passenger ferry at 
MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be 
effective Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 
4:30 p.m. except on Federal holidays. 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

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alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory 
approaches that maximize net benefits. This rule has not been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, duration, and scope of the safety zone. The safety zone is 
limited in size and duration as it covers a 300 yard radius of the 
Grosse Tete passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, 
Iberville, LA. The zone will be effective Monday through Friday from 6 
a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Federal holidays. 
The Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM 
marine channel 16 about 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 
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 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 a 300 yard radius of the 
Grosse Tete passenger ferry at MM 46 of the Port Allen Route, 
Iberville, LA. The zone will be effective Monday through Friday from 6 
a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Federal Holidays. 
This type of action is categorically excluded from further review under 
paragraph L60(c) of 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 call or email the person listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so 
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 165 as:

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.T08-0730 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T08-0730  Safety Zone; Grosse Tete Passenger Ferry, 
Iberville, LA.

    (a) Locations. The following is a temporary safety zone:
    (1) All waters within a 300 yard radius of the Grosse Tete 
passenger ferry at 30[deg]16'0.22'' N, 091[deg]19'16.91'' W, on the 
Port Allen Route at MM 46, Iberville, LA.
    (2) The points are in NAD 83.
    (b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast 
Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty 
officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and 
Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the COTP 
in the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel will be permitted to 
enter, transit,

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anchor, or remain within the safety zone unless authorized by the COTP 
New Orleans or a designated representative. If authorization is 
granted, persons and/or vessels receiving such authorization must 
comply with the instructions of the COTP New Orleans or designated 
representative.
    (2) Persons who must notify or request authorization from the COTP 
may do so by telephone at (504) 365-2540 or may contact a designated 
representative via VHF radio on channel 16.
    (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced from 12 p.m. on 
August 9, 2024, through 12 p.m. on October 9, 2024.

    Dated: August 9, 2024.
G.A. Callaghan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port New Orleans.
[FR Doc. 2024-18869 Filed 8-21-24; 8:45 am]
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