[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40681-40683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17698]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0777]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Sandusky Bicentennial Fireworks, Sandusky Bay,
Sandusky, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on
Sandusky Bay, in the vicinity of Sandusky, OH. This zone is intended to
restrict vessels from portions of the Sandusky Bay for the Sandusky
Bicentennial Fireworks. Persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit, or his designated
representative. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect
spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks
displays.
DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 8:10 p.m. through
9:35 p.m. on August 19th, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
USCG-2018-0777. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or email MST1 Ryan Erpelding, Waterways
Department, Marine Safety Unit Toledo, Coast Guard; telephone (419)
418-6037, email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
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. The
Coast Guard did not receive the final details of this fireworks display
in time to publish an NPRM. As such, it is impracticable to publish an
NPRM because we lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment
period and then consider those comments before issuing the rule.
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. Waiting for a 30-day effective
period to run is impracticable and contrary to the public interest for
the reasons discussed in the preceding paragraph.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) has determined that
potential hazards associated with fireworks displays starting after
9:10 p.m. on August 19th, 2018 will be a safety concern for anyone
within a 420 foot radius of the launch site. The likely combination of
recreational vessels, darkness punctuated by bright flashes of light,
and fireworks debris falling into the water presents risks of
collisions, which could result in serious injuries or fatalities. This
rule is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone during the
fireworks display.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone that will be enforced from 8:10
p.m. through 9:35 p.m. on August 19, 2018. The safety zone will
encompass all U.S. navigable waters of the Sandusky Bay within a 420
foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position
41[deg]27'53.31'' N, 082[deg]42'15.85'' W with an alternate heavy wind
location at position 41[deg]27'55.24'' N, 082[deg]42'17.86'' W. All
geographic coordinates are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
The duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment in these navigable waters during the
fireworks display. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the
safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Detroit or his designated representative. The Captain of the
Port, Sector Detroit or his designated representative may be contacted
via VHF Channel 16.
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.
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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 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771
This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. The majority of vessel
traffic will be able to safely transit around the safety zone, which
will impact only a portion of the Sandusky Bay in Sandusky, OH for a
period of 85 minutes. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may
still transit through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of
the Port.
B. 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.
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered the impact of this temporary rule on small entities. While
some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the safety
zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.A
above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
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.
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
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 above.
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 safety zone lasting 85 minutes that will prohibit entry
within a 420 foot radius from where a fireworks display will be
conducted. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-
01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting
this determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
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 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, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T09-0777 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0777 Safety Zone; Sandusky Bicentennial Fireworks,
Sandusky Bay, Sandusky, OH.
(a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: All
U.S. navigable waters of the Sandusky Bay within a 420 foot radius of
the fireworks launch site located at position 41[deg]27'53.31'' N,
082[deg]42'15.85'' W with an alternate heavy wind location at
41[deg]27'55.24'' N, 82[deg]42'17.86'' W. All geographic coordinates
are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
(b) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from 8:10
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p.m. through 9:35 p.m. on August 19, 2018. The Captain of the Port
Detroit, or a designated representative may suspend enforcement of the
safety zone at any time.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23, entry into, transiting or anchoring within this safety
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port
Detroit, or his designated representative.
(2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated
representative.
(3) The ``designated representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Detroit is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Detroit to act on his
behalf. The designated representative of the Captain of the Port
Detroit will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary
vessel. The Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated
representative to obtain permission to do so. The COTP 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 Detroit or
his designated representative.
Dated: August 10, 2018.
Jeffrey W. Novak,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
[FR Doc. 2018-17698 Filed 8-15-18; 8:45 am]
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