[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 82 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23711-23713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10018]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2015-0117]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone, Southern Branch Elizabeth River; Chesapeake, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable
waters of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in support of the
Elizabeth River Park Grand Re-opening fireworks event. This safety zone
will restrict vessel movement in the specified area during the
fireworks display. This action is necessary to provide for the safety
of life and property on the surrounding navigable waters during the
fireworks display.
DATES: This rule is effective from April 29, 2015 through May 30, 2015
and enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 30, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2015-0117]. 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.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 rule,
call or email LCDR Gregory Knoll, Waterways Management Division Chief,
Sector Hampton Roads, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 668-5580, email
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, 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 written
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 due to the short time
period between event planners notifying the Coast Guard of details
concerning the event, on March 24, 2015, and publication of this safety
zone. As such, it is impracticable for the Coast Guard to provide a
full comment period due to lack of time. Furthermore, delaying the
effective date of this safety zone would be contrary to the public
interest as immediate action is needed to ensure the safety of the
event participants, patrol vessels, spectator craft and other vessels
transiting the event area. The Coast Guard will provide advance
notifications to users of the affected waterway via marine information
broadcasts, local notice to mariners.
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. Due to the need for immediate
action, the restriction on vessel traffic is necessary to protect life,
property and the environment; therefore, a 30-day notice is
impracticable. Delaying the effective date would be contrary to the
safety zone's intended objectives of protecting persons and vessels,
and enhancing public and maritime safety.
B. Basis and Purpose
The legal basis and authorities for this rule are found in 33.
U.S.C. 1231; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 160.5; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170-1, which collectively authorize the Coast
Guard to propose, establish, and define regulatory safety zones.
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The purpose of this safety zone is to protect event participants,
patrol vessels, spectator craft and other vessels transiting navigable
waters on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River from hazards
associated with a fireworks display. The potential hazards to mariners
within the safety zone include accidental discharge of fireworks,
dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris.
C. Discussion of the Final Rule
On May 30, 2015, the City of Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and
Tourism will be hosting the Elizabeth River Park Grand Re-opening which
will include a fireworks display on the bank of the Southern Branch of
the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA. The fireworks debris fallout
area will extend over the navigable waters of the Southern Branch of
the Elizabeth River.
The Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads is establishing a safety
zone on specified waters of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River
in Chesapeake, VA. The fireworks will be launched from the shore
located in the Elizabeth River Park. The safety zone will encompass all
navigable waters within a 140 foot radius of the fireworks launching
location at position 36[deg]48'31.0818'' N, longitude
076[deg]17'14.2506'' W. This safety zone will be established and
enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 30, 2015. Access to the safety
zone will be restricted during the specified date and times. Except for
participants and vessels authorized by the Captain of the Port of his
Representative, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the
regulated area.
The Captain of the Port will give notice of the enforcement of the
safety zone by all appropriate means to provide the widest
dissemination of notice to the affected segments of the public. This
includes publication in the Local Notice to Mariners and Marine
Information Broadcasts.
D. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes and 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. Although this safety
zone restricts vessel traffic through the regulated area, the effect of
this rule will not be significant because: (i) This rule will only be
enforced for the limited size and duration of the event; and (ii) the
Coast Guard will make extensive notification to the maritime community
via marine information broadcasts so mariners may adjust their plans
accordingly.
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 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 affects the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending
to transit or anchor in waters of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
River during the enforcement period.
This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: (i) The
safety zone is of limited size and duration, and (ii) Sector Hampton
Roads will issue maritime advisories widely available to users of the
Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River allowing mariners to adjust
their plans accordingly.
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,
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 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
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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.
This rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. 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 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. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T05-0117 to read as follows:
165.T05-0117 Safety Zone, Southern Branch Elizabeth River; Chesapeake,
VA.
(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
Captain of the Port means the Commander, Sector Hampton Roads.
Participants mean individuals responsible for launching the
fireworks.
Representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty
officer who has been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of
the Port.
(b) Locations. The following area is a safety zone:
(1) All waters of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River within
a 140 foot radius of the fireworks display in approximate position
36[deg]48'31.0818'' N, 076[deg]17'14.2506'' W, located near the
Elizabeth River Park, Chesapeake, Virginia.
(c) Regulations.
(1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations
governing safety zones in Sec. 165.23 of this part.
(2) With the exception of participants, entry into or remaining in
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Hampton Roads or his designated representatives.
(3) All vessels underway within this safety zone at the time it is
implemented are to depart the zone immediately.
(4) The Captain of the Port, Hampton Roads or his representative
can be reached at telephone number (757) 668-5555.
(5) The Coast Guard vessels enforcing the safety zone can be
contacted on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 13 (165.65Mhz) and
channel 16 (156.8 Mhz).
(6) This section applies to all persons or vessels wishing to
transit through the safety zone except participants and vessels that
are engaged in the following operations:
(i) Enforcing laws;
(ii) servicing aids to navigation, and
(iii) Emergency response vessels.
(7) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
(d) Enforcement periods. This rule will be enforced from 8:30 p.m.
to 9 p.m. on May 30, 2015.
Dated: April 17, 2015.
Christopher S. Keane,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Hampton Roads.
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