[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 64 (Monday, April 4, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19038-19040]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07588]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2016-0009]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Bucksport/Lake Murray Drag Boat Spring
Nationals, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Bucksport, SC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Bucksport, South Carolina during
the Bucksport/Lake Murray Drag Boat Spring Nationals, on June 4 and
June 5, 2016. This special local regulation is necessary to ensure the
safety of participants, spectators, and the general public during the
event. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the
regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston
or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from June 4, 2016 through June 5, 2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0009 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
call or email Lieutenant John Downing, Sector Charleston Office of
Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone (843) 740-3184, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
On December 27, 2015, the Bucksport Marina notified the Coast Guard
that it will sponsor a series of drag boat races from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
on June 4 and June 5, 2016. In response, on February 5, 2016, the Coast
Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking titled Bucksport/Lake
Murray Drag Boat Spring Nationals, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway;
Bucksport, SC. There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited
comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this special
local regulation. During the comment period that ended March 7, 2016,
we received no comments.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The legal basis for the rule is the Coast Guard's authority to
establish special local regulations: 33 U.S.C. 1233. The purpose of the
rule is to insure safety of life on navigable waters of the United
States during the two days of drag boat races.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule
As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published
February 5, 2016. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this
rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM. From June 4, 2016 through June
5, 2016, Bucksport Marina will host a series of drag boat races on the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Bucksport, South Carolina during the
Bucksport/Lake Murray Drag Boat Spring Nationals. Approximately 50
powerboats are anticipated to participate in the races and
approximately 35 spectator vessels are expected to attend the event.
This rule establishes a special local regulation on certain waters on
the Atlantic
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Intracoastal Waterway in Bucksport, South Carolina. The special local
regulation will be enforced daily from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. on June 4,
2016 and June 5, 2016.
Except for those persons and vessels participating in the drag boat
races, persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting
through, anchoring in, or remaining within any of the race areas unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a
designated representative. Persons and vessels desiring to enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain within any of the race areas may
contact the Captain of the Port Charleston by telephone at (843)740-
7050, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to
request authorization. If authorization to enter, transit through,
anchor in, or remain within the race areas is granted by the Captain of
the Port Charleston or a designated representative, all persons and
vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative.
The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated areas by Local
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene
designated representatives.
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. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget. 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.
The economic impact of this rule is not significant for the
following reasons: (1) Non-participant persons and vessels may
enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated
area during the enforcement periods if authorized by the Captain of
the Port Charleston or a designated representative; (2) vessels not
able to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the
regulated area without authorization from the Captain of the Port
Charleston or a designated representative may operate in the
surrounding areas during the enforcement period; and (3) the Coast
Guard will provide advance notification of the special local
regulation to the local maritime community by Local Notice to
Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (4) the safety zone will
impact only a small designated area of the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway for the 2 days of June 4, and 5, from 1p.m. to 7 p.m., and
thus is limited in time and scope.
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 received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this 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 may affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: The owner or operators of vessels intending to enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area during
the enforcement period. For the reasons discussed in Regulatory
Planning and Review section above, this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 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.
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. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
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,
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we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
F. 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 (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 special local regulation issued in conjunction with a
regatta or marine parade. This rule is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(h) 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.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact 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 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
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2. Add a temporary Sec. 100.35T07-0009 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35T07-0009 Bucksport/Lake Murray Drag Boat Spring Nationals,
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Bucksport, SC.
(a) Regulated Area. All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway encompassed by a line connecting the following points: Point 1
in position 33[deg]39'13'' N., 079[deg]05'36'' W.; thence west to point
2 in position 33[deg]39'17'' N., 079[deg]05'46' W.; thence south to
point 3 in position 33[deg]38'53'' N., 079[deg]05'39'' W.; thence east
to point 4 in position 33[deg]38'54'' N., 079[deg]05'31'' W.; thence
north back to point 1. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.
(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 Charleston in the enforcement of the
regulated areas.
(c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area, except persons and vessels participating in Bucksport/
Lake Murray Drag Boat Spring Nationals or serving as safety vessels.
Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or
remain within the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port
Charleston by telephone at (843)740-7050, or a designated
representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization.
If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within
the regulated area is granted by the Captain of the Port Charleston or
a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such
authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the
Port Charleston or a designated representative.
(2) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by
Marine Safety Information Bulletins, Local Notice to Mariners,
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives.
(d) Enforcement Date. This rule will be enforced daily on June 4
and June 5, 2016, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Dated: March 29, 2016.
G.L. Tomasulo,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
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