Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, Iberville LA, 77782-77784 [2024-21776]

Download as PDF 77782 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. 2. Add § 165.T05–0871 to read as follows: ■ § 165.T05–0871 Safety Zone; M/V DALI transit of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Harbor, Thimble Shoal Channel and Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Harbor, Thimble Shoal Channel, and Chesapeake Bay within 500 yards of the M/V Dali while it is transiting within Virginia waters. (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 Virginia (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 VHF–FM Channel 16. 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. (d) Enforcement officials. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced during the outbound transit of the M/V Dali from the Port of Norfolk. Dated: September 18, 2024. P.M. Britton, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Virginia. [FR Doc. 2024–21774 Filed 9–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 [Docket Number USCG–2024–0875] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, Iberville LA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Sep 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect Grosse Tete bridge repairs and 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, Sector New Orleans. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from September 24, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2024. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from September 17, 2024, until September 24, 2024. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024– 0875 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 Lieutenant 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 under the authority in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(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.’’ The Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because prompt action is needed to protect personnel, vessels and the marine environment in the vicinity of the Grosse Tete bridge allision and associated passenger ferry operations during bridge repairs. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety zone by September 17, 2024. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Also, 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 prompt action is needed to mitigate potential safety hazards associated with the bridge closure and increased 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 Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans (COTP) has determined that a safety zone is needed for the safety of Grosse Tete bridge repairs and passenger ferry operations from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 on the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters and in the vicinity of the bridge while it is being repaired. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA, on September 17, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2024. The safety zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays. The safety zone will also be enforced on September 18, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for bridge repairs and testing. The duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment while the bridge is being repaired. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the E:\FR\FM\24SER1.SGM 24SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / Rules and Regulations lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 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 navigable waters from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays, and on September 18, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule will allow vessels to seek 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 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 affects 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Sep 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 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 of vessels PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 77783 from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be effective on September 17, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2024. The safety zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays and on September 18, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This type of action is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(d) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ 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.T08–0875 to read as follows: ■ § 165.T08–0875 Iberville, LA. Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, (a) Location. The following is a safety zone: All waters between mile marker 45 and mile marker 47 on the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. (b) Definition. As used in this section, 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 Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. (c) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel will be permitted to enter, transit, E:\FR\FM\24SER1.SGM 24SER1 77784 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 / Rules and Regulations Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991 or via email: Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission submitted new information collection requirements for review and approval by OMB, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, on July 8, 2024, which were approved by the OMB on September 16, 2024. The information collection requirements are contained in the Commission’s Third Report and Order (FCC 23–110), published at 89 FR 1834, January 11, 2024. The OMB Control Number is 3060–0804. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of the rules that required PRA approval. If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed herein, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060–0804, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@ fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, a revision to an information collection associated with the rules for the Rural Health Care Program contained in the final rule published January 11, 2024, as the Commission’s Order, FCC 23–110. This document announces the effective dates of the new information collection requirements contained in that final rule. DATES: The amendments to §§ 54.601(b) and (c) (amendatory instruction 2) and 54.622(e)(1)(i) through (ii) and (i)(3)(iv) (amendatory instruction 4), published at 89 FR 1834, January 11, 2024, are effective September 24, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan P. Boyle, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418–7400 or TTY: (202) 418–0484 or via email: Bryan.Boyle@fcc.gov. For additional Synopsis As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the Commission is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on September 16, 2024, for the information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 54.601 and 47 CFR 54.622. Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number is 3060–0804. The foregoing notification is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507. The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows: OMB Control Number: 3060–0804. anchor, or remain within the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. If authorization is granted, persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the lawful instructions of the COTP or designated representative. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP by telephone at (504) 365–2540 or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays. Additionally, this section will be enforced on September 18, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dated: September 17, 2024. G.A. Callaghan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port New Orleans. [FR Doc. 2024–21776 Filed 9–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket No. 17–310; FCC No. 23–110; FR ID 245909] Promoting Telehealth in Rural America AGENCY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Sep 23, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 OMB Approval Date: September 16, 2024. OMB Expiration Date: September 30, 2027. Title: Universal Service—Rural Health Care Program. Form Nos.: FCC Form 460, 461, 462, 463, 465, 466, 467, and 469. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; and State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 12,854 unique respondents; 117,071 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.30– 17 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion, One-time, Annual, and Monthly reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in sections 1– 4, 201–205, 214, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151–154, 201–205, 214, 254, 303(r), and 403, unless otherwise noted. Total Annual Burden: 442,389 hours. Total Annual Cost: No Cost. Needs and Uses: The Commission provides revisions to information collection 3060–0804 as a result of the 2023 Promoting Telehealth Third Report and Order, FCC 23–110, released December 14, 2023 (89 FR 1834, January 11, 2024). This collection is utilized for the RHC support mechanism of the Commission’s universal service fund (USF). The collection of this information is necessary so that the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will have sufficient information to determine if entities are eligible for funding pursuant to the RHC universal service support mechanism, to determine if entities are complying with the Commission’s rules, and to promote program integrity. This information is also necessary in order to allow the Commission to evaluate the extent to which the RHC Program is meeting the statutory objectives specified in section 254(h) of the 1996 Act, and the Commission’s performance goals for the RHC Program. This information collection updates: (1) extend and revise some of the existing information collection requirements for the Healthcare Connect Fund and Telecom Programs; and (2) add a new information collection requirement for the Healthcare Connect Fund and Telecom Programs. As part of this information collection, the E:\FR\FM\24SER1.SGM 24SER1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2024-0875]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, 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 from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port 
Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect Grosse 
Tete bridge repairs and 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, 
Sector New Orleans.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from September 24, 
2024 through 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2024. For purposes of 
enforcement, actual notice will be used from September 17, 2024, until 
September 24, 2024.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2024-0875 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 Lieutenant 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 under the authority 
in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(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.'' The Coast Guard 
finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because prompt action is 
needed to protect personnel, vessels and the marine environment in the 
vicinity of the Grosse Tete bridge allision and associated passenger 
ferry operations during bridge repairs. It is impracticable to publish 
an NPRM because we must establish this safety zone by September 17, 
2024.
    Also, 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 prompt action is needed to 
mitigate potential safety hazards associated with the bridge closure 
and increased 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 Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans (COTP) has determined 
that a safety zone is needed for the safety of Grosse Tete bridge 
repairs and passenger ferry operations from mile marker 45 to mile 
marker 47 on the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is 
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the 
navigable waters and in the vicinity of the bridge while it is being 
repaired.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary safety zone for all navigable 
waters from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, 
Iberville, LA, on September 17, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 
2024. The safety zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, except on federal 
holidays. The safety zone will also be enforced on September 18, 2024, 
from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for bridge repairs and testing. The duration of 
the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine 
environment while the bridge is being repaired. No vessel or person 
will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission 
from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we 
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant 
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this 
rule has not been reviewed by the

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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 navigable waters from mile 
marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The 
zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
daily Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays, and on 
September 18, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Coast Guard will issue a 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the 
zone, and the rule will allow vessels to seek 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 
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 affects 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 of vessels from mile marker 45 to 
mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The zone will be 
effective on September 17, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. on December 1, 2024. 
The safety zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 
4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays and 
on September 18, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This type of action is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(d) of 
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A 
Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is 
available in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket, see 
the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so 
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 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.T08-0875 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T08-0875  Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, Iberville, LA.

    (a) Location. The following is a safety zone: All waters between 
mile marker 45 and mile marker 47 on the Port Allen Route, Iberville, 
LA.
    (b) Definition. As used in this section, 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 
Captain of the Port New Orleans (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 described in paragraph (a) of 
this section unless authorized by the COTP or a designated 
representative. If authorization is granted, persons and vessels 
receiving such authorization must comply with the lawful instructions 
of the COTP or designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP by telephone at 
(504) 365-2540 or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 
16.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. 
to 8 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily Monday through Friday, 
except on federal holidays. Additionally, this section will be enforced 
on September 18, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Dated: September 17, 2024.
G.A. Callaghan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port New Orleans.
[FR Doc. 2024-21776 Filed 9-23-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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