[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 64 (Monday, April 4, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19036-19038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07589]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2015-1055]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Charleston Race Week, Charleston
Harbor, Charleston, 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 waters of Charleston Harbor in Charleston, SC during the Charleston
Race Week from April 15, 2016 through April 17, 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 April 15, 2016 through April 17,
2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2015-1055 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 November 18, 2015, the Charleston Ocean Racing Association
notified the Coast Guard that it will sponsor a series of sailboat
races in the Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC. from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. April 15, 2016 through April 17, 2016. In response, on February 5,
2016, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking titled
Charleston Race Week. 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.
Under good cause provisions in 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), we are making
this rule effective less than 30 days after its publication in the
Federal Register. The Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for
making this rule effective starting April 15, 2016 because this special
local regulation is necessary to ensure the safety of life and property
during this high speed boat race and it would be contrary to public
interest not to make this rule effective by April 15, 2016. Also, this
regulation will have a limited impact on the waterway for a limited
time and designated representatives will be on scene to assist the
public with compliance.
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 three Charleston Race Week sailboat races. It was
determined that potential hazards are associated with the areas used in
the Charleston Race Week sailboat races that can be alleviated by
prohibiting access to the regulated areas.
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 April 15, 2016 through April 17, 2016, Charleston Ocean Racing
Association will host three sailboat races on Charleston Harbor in
Charleston, South Carolina during Charleston Race Week. Approximately
300 sailboats will participate in the three races. This rule
establishes a special local regulation on certain waters of Charleston
Harbor in Charleston, South Carolina. The special local regulation will
be enforced daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on April 15, 2016 through
April 17, 2016. The special local regulation consists of the following
three race areas.
1. Race Area #1. All waters encompassed within a 700 yard radius of
position 32[deg]46'10'' N. 79[deg]55'15'' W.
2. Race Area #2. All waters encompassed within a 700 yard radius of
position 32[deg]46'02'' N. 79[deg]54'15'' W.
3. Race Area #3. All waters encompassed within a 700 yard radius of
position 32[deg]45'55'' N. 79[deg]53'39'' W.
Except for those persons and vessels participating in the sailboat
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.
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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 3 small designated areas of
Charleston Harbor for less than 9 hours per day for 3 days over the
weekend of April 15, to 17, 2016, 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, 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.
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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. 100.35T07-1055 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35T07-1055 Special Local Regulation; Charleston Race Week,
Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC.
(a) Regulated Area. A special local regulation is established on
waters of Charleston Harbor in Charleston, South Carolina. The special
local regulations will be enforced daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
from April 15, 2016 through April 17, 2016. The special local
regulations consist of the following three race areas.
(1) Race Area #1. All waters encompassed within a 700 yard radius
of position 32[deg]46'10'' N. 79[deg]55'15'' W.
(2) Race Area #2. All waters encompassed within a 700 yard radius
of position 32[deg]46'02'' N. 79[deg]54'15'' W.
(3) Race Area #3. All waters encompassed within a 700 yard radius
of position 32[deg]45'55'' N. 79[deg]53'39'' W.
(b) Definition. The term ``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 Charleston
Race Week 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 from 8:30
a.m. until 5 p.m. from April 15 through April 17, 2016.
Dated: March 29, 2016.
G.L. Tomasulo,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
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