Safety Zone; Key West Paddle Classic, Key West, FL, 19648-19650 [2025-08170]

Download as PDF 19648 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 89 / Friday, May 9, 2025 / Rules and Regulations Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts. Dated: May 2, 2025. Patrick C. Burkett, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2025–08169 Filed 5–8–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2025–0302] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Key West Paddle Classic, Key West, FL Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the Key West Paddle Classic event. This safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators from potential hazards associated with this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Key West or a designated representative. DATES: DATES:This rule is effective from 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on May 10, 2025. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2025– 0302 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 about this rule, call or email Chief Marine Science Technician Mathew Mason, Sector Key West Waterways Management Department, Coast Guard; telephone (305) 292–8823, email Mathew.R.Mason@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:02 May 08, 2025 Jkt 265001 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 authority in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This statutory 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 it is impracticable. The Coast Guard did not receive the information required to develop and finalize plans for an official patrol of the safety zone in ample time to allow for public comment for the Key West Paddle Classic on May 10, 2025. It is impracticable to delay issuing this rule because it is necessary to protect the safety of participants, spectators, the public, and vessels transiting the waters adjacent to Key West, FL. 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 for the same reasons as discussed above. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West has determined that potential hazards associated with open water paddle events will be a safety concern for persons and vessels in the regulated area. This rule is needed to ensure the safety of the event participants, the public, vessels and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone during the Key West Paddle Classic event. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a safety zone from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 10, 2025. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters within 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first event participants, 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last event participants, and at all times extend 100 yards on either side of event participants. The event course begins at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida, moves west to the area offshore of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, north through Key West Harbor, east PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 through Fleming Key Cut, south through Cow Key Channel, and west returning to Higgs Beach, in Key West, FL. The duration of the safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable waters during the paddle event. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of the Coast Guard Sector Key West. Requests for entry will be considered and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The COTP may be contacted by telephone at (305) 292–8772 and at can be reached by VHF–FM channel 16. Persons and vessels permitted to enter these security zones must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or their 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. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This regulatory action determination is based on: (1) This rule involves a safety zone that will prohibit persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within a limited area on the navigable waters of Key West, Florida, during a paddle event lasting eleven hours; (2) Although persons and vessels may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the zone without authorization from the COTP or a designated representative, they will be able to safely transit around this safety zone; (3) persons and vessels may still enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the areas during the enforcement period if authorized by the COTP or a designated representative; and (4) the Coast Guard will provide advance notification of the zone to the E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 89 / Friday, May 9, 2025 / Rules and Regulations local maritime community by Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or by on-scene designated representatives. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 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 will 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:02 May 08, 2025 Jkt 265001 effect on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a safety zone lasting only 11 hours that will prohibit entry of a zone within 100 yards directly surrounding race participants. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) 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. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 19649 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.T07–0302 to read as follows: ■ § 165.T07–0302 Safety Zone; Key West Paddleboard Classic, Key West, FL. (a) Location. The following regulated area is a moving safety zone beginning at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida, moving west to the area offshore of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, moving north through Key West Harbor, moving east through Fleming Key Cut, moving south through Cow Key Channel, and moving west returning to Higgs Beach. The safety zone will extend 100-yards to either side of the race participants and safety vessels; extend 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants; and extend 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants. (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 (COTP) Key West 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 Key West or designated representative. (2) Designated representatives may control vessel traffic throughout the enforcement area as determined by the prevailing conditions. (3) To seek permission to enter, contact COTP Key West or representative by telephone at (305) 292–8772 or via VHF radio on channel 16. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP Key West or designated representative. E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1 19650 Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 89 / Friday, May 9, 2025 / Rules and Regulations (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 10, 2025. Jason D. Ingram, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Key West. [FR Doc. 2025–08170 Filed 5–8–25; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R10–OAR–2024–0373; FRL–12413– 02–R10] Air Plan Approval; WA; Southwest Clean Air Agency; Revisions to Excess Emissions, Startup, Shutdown, and General Requirements Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 Table of Contents The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) air quality regulations submitted by the State of Washington, through the Department of Ecology (Ecology) on June 22, 2023. The revisions were submitted in part to respond to the EPA’s June 12, 2015 ‘‘SIP call’’ in which the EPA found a provision in the Washington SIP applicable in the area regulated by SWCAA to be substantially inadequate, providing affirmative defenses that operate to limit the jurisdiction of the Federal court in an enforcement action related to excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) events. The EPA’s approval of the SIP revisions to the substantially inadequate provision corrects the SWCAA deficiency identified in the 2015 SSM SIP call and the EPA’s January 2022 finding of failure to submit. Washington withdrew some portions of the revisions submitted that were not identified in the 2015 SSM SIP call and therefore the EPA is not approving those withdrawn portions. The EPA proposed to approve this action on December 10, 2024, and received no comments. DATES: This final rule is effective June 9, 2025. ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–R10–OAR–2024–0373. All documents in the docket are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:02 May 08, 2025 Jkt 265001 available, e.g., Confidential Business Information or other information the disclosure of which is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available at https:// www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for additional availability information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randall Ruddick, EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue (Suite 155), Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 553–1999; or email ruddick.randall@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ‘‘we,’’ or ‘‘our,’’ is used, it refers to the EPA. I. Background II. Final Action III. Incorporation by Reference IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. Background On December 10, 2024 (89 FR 99177), the EPA proposed to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) air quality regulations submitted by the State of Washington, through the Department of Ecology (Ecology) on June 22, 2023. In that proposal, we also proposed to determine that the revisions to SWCAA’s Rule 400–107, corrects the deficiency with respect to SWCAA that we identified in our June 12, 2015 action entitled ‘‘State Implementation Plans: Response to Petition for Rulemaking; Restatement and Update of EPA’s SSM Policy Applicable to SIPs; Findings of Substantial Inadequacy; and SIP Calls to Amend Provisions Applying to Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction’’ 1 (‘‘2015 SSM SIP call’’) and our January 12, 2022, Findings of Failure to Submit 2 (FFS). The remaining SIP revisions submitted with the revised SWCAA Rule 400–107 on June 15, 2023, were not specified in the 2015 SSM SIP call. The reasons for our proposed approval and determination can be found in the proposed action and will not be fully 1 80 FR 33839, June 12, 2015. of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan Revisions in Response to the 2015 Findings of Substantial Inadequacy and SIP Calls To Amend Provisions Applying To Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction, 87 FR 1680 (January 12, 2022), available at www.regulations.gov, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0863. 2 Findings PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 restated here. The public comment period for our proposed approval and determination ended on January 9, 2025, and no comments were received, adverse or otherwise. Therefore, we are finalizing our action as proposed. II. Final Action The EPA is approving and incorporating by reference in the Washington SIP the revisions Washington submitted on June 22, 2023, except for those withdrawn by Washington.3 This action includes revisions to SWCAA Rule 400–107—the provision identified as inconsistent with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements in our 2015 SSM SIP call—for the SWCAA. Once this action becomes effective, the Washington SIP will no longer include the following regulation for SWCAA’s jurisdiction: SWCAA Rule 400–070(2)(a), Emission Standards for Certain Source Categories, (State effective September 21, 1995); This action also approves and incorporates by reference at 40 CFR 52.2470(c)—Table 8—Additional Regulations Approved for the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) Jurisdiction, the following revised regulations: • SWCAA Rule 400–040, General Standards for Maximum Emissions, establishing maximum emissions allowed in certain instances, (State effective September 10, 2021); • SWCAA Rule 400–070, General Requirements for Certain Source Categories, establishing general standards for certain sources, (State effective September 10, 2021); • SWCAA Rule 400–081, Startup and Shutdown, establishing certain modeling and control technology determinations for periods of startup and shutdown (State effective September 10, 2021); • SWCAA Rule 400–107, Excess Emissions, establishing reporting and excusing of certain excess emissions, (State effective September 10, 2021). These SIP revisions apply specifically to the jurisdiction of the Southwest Clean Air Agency in Washington State. III. Incorporation by Reference In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference as described in section II of this preamble. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, 3 See 201_state submittal supplement_SWCAA Partial Withdrawal Request Letter—Ecology.pdf and 202_state submittal supplement_SWCAA Partial Withdrawal Request Letter—SWCAA.pdf included in the docket for this action. E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 89 (Friday, May 9, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19648-19650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08170]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2025-0302]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Key West Paddle Classic, Key West, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
the navigable waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the Key 
West Paddle Classic event. This safety zone is necessary to ensure the 
safety of event participants and spectators from potential hazards 
associated with this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone 
is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Key West or a designated representative.

DATES: DATES:This rule is effective from 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on May 
10, 2025.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2025-0302 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 about this rule, 
call or email Chief Marine Science Technician Mathew Mason, Sector Key 
West Waterways Management Department, Coast Guard; telephone (305) 292-
8823, 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 authority in 5 
U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This statutory 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 it is 
impracticable. The Coast Guard did not receive the information required 
to develop and finalize plans for an official patrol of the safety zone 
in ample time to allow for public comment for the Key West Paddle 
Classic on May 10, 2025. It is impracticable to delay issuing this rule 
because it is necessary to protect the safety of participants, 
spectators, the public, and vessels transiting the waters adjacent to 
Key West, FL.
    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 for the same reasons as discussed 
above.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under the authority in 46 
U.S.C. 70034. The Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West has determined 
that potential hazards associated with open water paddle events will be 
a safety concern for persons and vessels in the regulated area. This 
rule is needed to ensure the safety of the event participants, the 
public, vessels and the marine environment in the navigable waters 
within the safety zone during the Key West Paddle Classic event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 
10, 2025. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters within 50 
yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first event 
participants, 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last event 
participants, and at all times extend 100 yards on either side of event 
participants. The event course begins at Higgs Beach in Key West, 
Florida, moves west to the area offshore of Fort Zachary Taylor 
Historic State Park, north through Key West Harbor, east through 
Fleming Key Cut, south through Cow Key Channel, and west returning to 
Higgs Beach, in Key West, FL.
    The duration of the safety zone is intended to protect personnel, 
vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable waters during 
the paddle event. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the 
safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated 
representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, 
or petty officer of the Coast Guard assigned to units under the 
operational control of the Coast Guard Sector Key West. Requests for 
entry will be considered and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The COTP 
may be contacted by telephone at (305) 292-8772 and at can be reached 
by VHF-FM channel 16. Persons and vessels permitted to enter these 
security zones must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with 
all lawful directions issued by the COTP or their 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.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant 
regulatory action,'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. 
Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on: (1) This rule 
involves a safety zone that will prohibit persons and vessels from 
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within a 
limited area on the navigable waters of Key West, Florida, during a 
paddle event lasting eleven hours; (2) Although persons and vessels may 
not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the zone 
without authorization from the COTP or a designated representative, 
they will be able to safely transit around this safety zone; (3) 
persons and vessels may still enter, transit through, anchor in, or 
remain within the areas during the enforcement period if authorized by 
the COTP or a designated representative; and (4) the Coast Guard will 
provide advance notification of the zone to the

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local maritime community by Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or by on-
scene designated representatives.

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 will affect your small 
business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and 
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast 
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of 
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a 
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a 
safety zone lasting only 11 hours that will prohibit entry of a zone 
within 100 yards directly surrounding race participants. It is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) 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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.


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2. Add Sec.  165.T07-0302 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-0302   Safety Zone; Key West Paddleboard Classic, Key 
West, FL.

    (a) Location. The following regulated area is a moving safety zone 
beginning at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida, moving west to the area 
offshore of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, moving north 
through Key West Harbor, moving east through Fleming Key Cut, moving 
south through Cow Key Channel, and moving west returning to Higgs 
Beach. The safety zone will extend 100-yards to either side of the race 
participants and safety vessels; extend 50 yards in front of the lead 
safety vessel preceding the first race participants; and extend 50 
yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants.
    (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 (COTP) Key West 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 Key West or 
designated representative.
    (2) Designated representatives may control vessel traffic 
throughout the enforcement area as determined by the prevailing 
conditions.
    (3) To seek permission to enter, contact COTP Key West or 
representative by telephone at (305) 292-8772 or via VHF radio on 
channel 16. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful 
orders or directions given to them by the COTP Key West or designated 
representative.

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    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. on May 10, 2025.

Jason D. Ingram,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Key West.
[FR Doc. 2025-08170 Filed 5-8-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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