[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 238 (Monday, December 12, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 77125-77128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-31707]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0970]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Sausalito Yacht Club's Annual Lighted Boat Parade
and Fireworks Display, Sausalito, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the
navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay near Sausalito, California in
support of the Sausalito Yacht Club's Annual Lighted Boat Parade and
Fireworks Display. This temporary safety zone is established to ensure
the safety of participants and spectators from the dangers associated
with pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from
entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone
without permission of the Captain of the Port or their designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 11 a.m. through 8:05 p.m. on
December 10, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0970 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket
Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2011-0970
in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking the item in the
Docket ID column. They are also available for inspection or copying at
the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or email Ensign William Hawn, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector San Francisco; telephone (415) 399-7442 or email at [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
(202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Regulatory Information
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because it would be impracticable to delay
this rule because the event would occur before the rulemaking process
would be completed. Because of the dangers posed by the pyrotechnics
used in this fireworks display, the safety zone is necessary to provide
for the safety of event participants, spectators, spectator craft, and
other vessels transiting the event area. For the safety concerns noted,
it is in the public interest to have these regulations in effect during
the event.
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. Any delay in the effective date of
this rule would expose mariners to the dangers posed by the
pyrotechnics used in the fireworks display.
Basis and Purpose
Sausalito on-the-Waterfront Foundation will sponsor the Sausalito
Yacht Club's Annual Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks Display on
December 10, 2011 in the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay off
of Sausalito, California. This safety zone establishes a temporary
restricted area on the waters 100 feet around the fireworks barge
during the loading of the barge and transit of the barge to the launch
site. During the fireworks display the safety zone will extend to 560
feet around the launch site. The fireworks display is meant for
entertainment purposes. This safety zone is issued to establish a
temporary restricted area on the waters surrounding the fireworks barge
during the loading, transit, and display of the fireworks. This
restricted area around the launch site is necessary to protect
spectators, vessels, and other property from the hazards associated
with pyrotechnics. The Coast Guard has granted the event sponsor a
marine event permit for the fireworks display.
Discussion of Rule
From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on December 10, 2011, pyrotechnics will
be loaded onto a barge at Pier 50 near position 37[deg]46'28'' N,
122[deg]23'06'' W (NAD 83). From 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. the loaded
barge will transit from Pier 50 to the launch site located at position
37[deg]51'30.92'' N, 122[deg]28'27.97'' W (NAD 83). The temporary
safety zone will extend 100 feet from the nearest point of the barge
during the loading, transit, and arrival of the pyrotechnics from Pier
50 to position 37[deg]51'30.92'' N, 122[deg]28'27.97'' W (NAD 83). The
fireworks display is scheduled to occur from 7:45 p.m. until 7:55 p.m.
on December 10, 2011, during which the safety zone will extend 560 feet
from the nearest point of the barge at position 37[deg]51'30.92'' N,
122[deg]28'27.97'' W (NAD 83). At 8:05 p.m. on December 10, 2011 the
safety zone shall terminate.
The effect of the temporary safety zone will be to restrict
navigation in the vicinity of the fireworks site until the conclusion
of the scheduled display. Except for persons or vessels authorized by
the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or
remain in the restricted area. These regulations are needed to keep
spectators and vessels a safe distance from the fireworks display to
ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and transiting vessels.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes and executive orders.
Regulatory Planning and Review
Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Executive Order 12866
or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management
and Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
Although this rule restricts access to the waters encompassed by
the safety zone, the effect of this rule will not be significant
because the local waterway users will be notified via public Broadcast
Notice to Mariners to ensure the safety zone will result in minimum
impact. The entities most likely to be affected are pleasure craft
engaged in recreational activities.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. 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.
This rule may affect owners and operators of pleasure craft engaged
in recreational activities and sightseeing. This rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
for several reasons: (i) Vessel traffic can pass safely around the
area, (ii) vessels engaged in recreational activities and sightseeing
have ample space outside of the effected portion of the areas off San
Francisco, CA to engage in these activities, (iii) this rule will
encompass only a small portion of the waterway for a limited period of
time, and (iv) the maritime public will be advised in advance of this
safety zone via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
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.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork
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Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
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.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
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.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
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 is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
the Instruction. This rule involves establishing a temporary safety
zone. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and 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: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add temporary Sec. 165.T11-458 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T11-458 Safety zone; Sausalito Yacht Club's Annual Lighted
Boat Parade and Fireworks Display, Sausalito, CA.
(a) Location. This temporary safety zone is established for the
specified waters in San Francisco Bay near Sausalito, California. The
temporary safety zone applies to the nearest point of the barge during
the loading, transit, and arrival of the pyrotechnics from Pier 50, San
Francisco, California to the fireworks launch site located at position
37[deg]51'30.92'' N, 122[deg]28'27.97'' W (NAD 83). From 11 a.m. until
3 p.m. on December 10, 2011, pyrotechnics will be loaded onto a barge
at Pier 50 near position 37[deg]46'28'' N, 122[deg]23'06'' W (NAD 83).
From 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. the loaded barge will transit from Pier 50
to the launch site located at position 37[deg]51'30.92'' N,
122[deg]28'27.97'' W (NAD 83). The temporary safety zone will extend
100 feet from the nearest point of the barge during the loading,
transit, and arrival of the pyrotechnics from Pier 50 to position
37[deg]51'30.92'' N, 122[deg]28'27.97'' W (NAD 83). From 7:45 p.m.
until 8:05 p.m. on December 10, 2011, the area to which the temporary
safety zone applies will increase in size to encompass the navigable
waters around the fireworks site within a radius of 560 feet.
(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 on a Coast Guard
vessel or a Federal, State, or local officer designated by or assisting
the Captain of the Port San Francisco (COTP) in the enforcement of the
safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general regulations in 33 CFR part
165, subpart C, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's
designated representative.
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(2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the COTP or a designated representative.
(3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone must contact the COTP or a designated representative to obtain
permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or
operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to
them by the COTP or a designated representative. Persons and vessels
may request permission to enter the safety zone on VHF-16 or through
the 24-hour Command Center at telephone (415) 399-3547.
(d) Effective period. This section is effective from 11 a.m.
through 8:05 p.m. on December 10, 2011.
Dated: November 21, 2011.
Cynthia L. Stowe,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco.
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