[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 174 (Friday, September 7, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55139-55141]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22198]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2012-0817]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Chicago Red Bull Flugtag, Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
Lake Michigan near Chicago, IL. This safety zone is intended to
restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Michigan for the Red Bull
Flugtag event. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect event
participants, the surrounding public, and vessels from the hazards
associated with this event.
DATES: This rule will be effective from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September
08, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
USCG-2012-0817. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box, and click ``Search.'' You may
visit the Docket Management Facility, 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 MST1 Joseph McCollum, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Lake Michigan; telephone 414-747-7148, email
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Table of Acronyms
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
A. Regulatory History and 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 doing so would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The final details for this event were
not known to the Coast Guard until there was insufficient time
remaining before the event to publish an NPRM. Thus, delaying the
effective date of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would
be both impracticable and contrary to the public interest because it
would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect spectators and
vessels from the hazards associated with an acrobatic event involving
human-powered craft, which are discussed further below.
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 discussed in
the preceding paragraph, waiting for a 30 day notice period to run
would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest.
B. Basis and Purpose
Between 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 2012 Red Bull
North America will sponsor their Red Bull Flugtag event on the waters
of Lake Michigan near North Avenue Beach, Chicago, IL. The Captain of
the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, has determined that the Red Bull
Flugtag event, which will involve personally-crafted flying machines
with human occupants falling from a raised platform into Lake Michigan,
will pose a significant risk to public safety and property. Such
hazards include drifting debris, collisions between spectators, falling
water craft and their human occupants, and the obscuring of persons in
need of rescue by spectator water craft.
C. Discussion of Rule
A temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure safety of life prior
to, during, and after the Red Bull Flugtag event. With the
aforementioned hazards in mind, the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, has determined that this temporary safety zone is necessary
to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels during the Red Bull
Flugtag event. This zone will be effective and enforced from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. (local) on September 8, 2012. The safety zone will encompass all
waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of North Avenue Beach,
Chicago, IL, beginning at 41[deg]54'37'' N, 087[deg]37'33'' W; then
north east to 41[deg]54'53'' N, 087[deg]37'12'' W; then south east to
41[deg]54'49'' N, 087[deg]37'08''; W; then south west to 41[deg]54'34''
N, 087[deg]37'29'' W; then back to the point of origin (NAD 83).
Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan, or his designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the
Port or his designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF
Channel 16.
D. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on numerous statutes or executive orders.
1. 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 Executive Order 12866 or
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. It is not
``significant'' under the regulatory policies and procedures of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We conclude that this rule is
not a significant regulatory action because we anticipate that it will
have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere with other
agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan
recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The
safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small and enforced
for a relatively short time. Also, the safety zone is designed to
minimize its impact on navigable waters. Furthermore, the safety zone
has been designed to allow vessels to transit around it. Thus,
restrictions on vessel movement within that particular area are
expected to be minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may
still transit
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through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.
2. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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 will affect the following entities, some of which might
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in a portion of Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL on
September 8, 2012.
This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This
safety zone would be activated, and thus subject to enforcement, for
only six hours on September 8, 2012. Traffic may be allowed to pass
through the zone with the permission of the Captain of the Port. The
Captain of the Port can be reached via VHF channel 16. Before the
activation of the zone, we would issue local Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
3. Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
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.
4. 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).
5. Federalism
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 determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.
6. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INTFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Energy Effects
This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.
13. Technical Standards
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
14. 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 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 the establishment of a safety zone and,
therefore it is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An
environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this
rule.
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 parts 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. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 701, 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 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 Sec. 165.T09-0817 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0817 Safety Zone; Chicago Red Bull Flugtag, Lake
Michigan, Chicago, IL.
(a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake
Michigan, in the vicinity of North Avenue Beach, Chicago IL, beginning
at 41[deg]54'37'' N, 087[deg]37'33'' W; then north east to
41[deg]54'53'' N, 087[deg]37'12'' W; then south east to 41[deg]54'49''
N, 087[deg]37'08'' W; then south west to 41[deg]54'34'' N,
087[deg]37'29'' W; then back to the point of origin (NAD 83).
(b) Effective and enforcement period. This regulation is effective
and will be enforced on September 8, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
section 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring
within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his designated on-scene
representative.
(2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his
designated on-scene representative.
(3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port,
Sector Lake Michigan is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty
officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan to act on his behalf.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his
on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of
the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or his on-scene representative may be
contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to
enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions
given to them by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his
on-scene representative.
Dated: August 21, 2012.
J.W. Davenport,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Lake
Michigan.
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