Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone
Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 75 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Number 75 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)
Proposed Rules
Pages 22941-22943
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2016-09031
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
Docket No. USCG-2016-0248
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend its safety zones regulations for annual events in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone. This proposed rule would update the locations for two safety zones, add three safety zones, and modify the format of the regulations to list the annual events and corresponding safety zones in table form. These proposed amendments will protect spectators, participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with annual marine events and improve the clarity and readability of the regulations.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before May 19, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2016-0248 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade John Mack, Chief of Waterways Management, Marine Safety Unit Duluth, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (218) 725-3818 or by email John.V.Mack@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
On May 31, 2013 the Coast Guard published an NPRM in the Federal Register (78 FR 32608) entitled ``Recurring Events in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone.'' The NPRM proposed to establish 8 permanent safety zones for annually recurring events in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone under Sec. 165.943. The NPRM was open for comment for 30 days.
On August 12, 2013 the Coast Guard published the Final Rule in the Federal Register (78 FR 48802) after receiving no comments on the NPRM. Through this proposed rule, the Coast Guard seeks to update Sec. 165.943.
The legal basis for this proposed rule is the Coast Guard's authority to establish safety zones: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
This proposed rule would update the locations of two safety zones (Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display & Superior Man Triathlon), add three new permanent safety zones (City of Bayfield 4th of July Fireworks Display, Two Harbors 4th of July Fireworks Display, & Power Boat Championship Presented by TCPBA) for recurring safety zones, and modify the format of Sec. 165.943 to list annual events and corresponding safety zones in table form. These changes are necessary to protect spectators, participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with annual marine events, and to improve the overall clarity and readability of the rule. These hazards related to the annual events include obstructions to the waterway that may result in marine casualties; explosive danger and flaming debris falling into the water from fireworks; and large congregations of vessels and waterborne spectators in the vicinity of the annual events.
This proposed rule will also arrange the safety zones listed in Sec. 165.943 into a table sorted in ascending order of event date. This change in format is intended to improve clarity and readability and to reduce redundancy in the regulation.
Finally, this proposed rule clarifies that the enforcement dates and times for each safety zone listed in Table 165.943 is subject to change. While the events are anticipated to annually recur on certain dates, factors, to include inclement weather, may result in postponement. In the event of a postponement, the Coast Guard will issue a Notice of Enforcement with updated enforcement dates and times, and corresponding Broadcast Notice to Mariners for on scene notice.
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Discussion of Proposed Rule
The amendments to this proposed rule are necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and people during annual events taking place on or near federally maintained waterways in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone. Although this proposed rule will be in effect year-round, the specific safety zones listed in Table 165.943 will only be enforced during a specified period of time when the event is on-going.
When a Notice of Enforcement for a particular safety zone is published, entry into, transiting through, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth, or his or her designated representative. The Captain of the Port Duluth or his or her designated representative can be contacted via VHF Channel 16. All persons and vessels granted permission to enter the safety zone must comply with all instructions given by the Captain of the Port Duluth or his or her designated representative.
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Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed 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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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 NPRM has not been designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zones. The
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safety zones created by this proposed rule will be small and enforced for short periods of time. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port Duluth. Before the enforcement of these safety zones, the Coast Guard will issue local Broadcast Notice to Mariners so that vessel owners and operators may plan accordingly.
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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 certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 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 IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it.
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 proposed 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. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
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Collection of Information
This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
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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 proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it would 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 proposed rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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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 proposed rule would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
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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. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. This proposed rule involves the establishment of safety zones and is therefore categorically excluded 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.
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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.
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Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal Register (70 FR 15086).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a final rule is published.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR parts 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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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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Revise Sec. 165.943 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.943 Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone.
(a) Regulations. The following regulations apply to the safety zones listed in Table 165.943 of this section:
(1) The Coast Guard will provide advance notice of the enforcement date and time of the safety zone being enforced in Table 165.943, by issuing a Notice of Enforcement, as well as, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(2) During the enforcement period, the general regulations found in Sec. 165.23 shall apply.
(b) Contacting the Captain of the Port. While a safety zone listed in this section is enforced, the Captain of the Port Duluth or his or her 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 Duluth, or his or her on-scene representative.
(c) Exemption. Public vessels, defined as any vessel owned or operated by the United States or by State or local governments, operating in an official capacity are exempted from the requirements of this section.
Table 165.943
Datum NAD 1983
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Event Location Event date
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(1) Bridgefest Regatta Fireworks Display All waters of the Keweenaw Mid June.
Waterway in Hancock, MI within
the arc of a circle with a
radius of no more than 1,120
feet from the launch site at
position 47deg07'22'' N.,
088deg35'39'' W.
(2) Ashland 4th of July Fireworks All waters of Chequamegon Bay in On or around July 4th.
Display. Ashland, WI within the arc of a
circle with a radius of no more
than 1,120 feet from the launch
site at position 46deg35'50''
N., 090deg52'59'' W.
(3) City of Bayfield 4th of July All waters of the Lake Superior On or around July 4th.
Fireworks Display. North Channel in Bayfield, WI
within the arc of a circle with
a radius of no more than 1,120
feet from the launch site at
position 46deg48'39'' N.,
090deg48'35'' W.
(4) Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks All waters of Siskiwit Bay in On or around July 4th.
Display. Cornucopia, WI within the arc
of a circle with a radius of no
more than 1,120 feet from the
launch site at position
46deg51'35'' N.,
091deg06'13'' W.
(5) Duluth 4th Fest Fireworks Display... All waters of the Duluth Harbor On or around July 4th.
Basin, Northern Section in
Duluth, MN within the arc of a
circle with a radius of no more
than 1,120 feet from the launch
site at position 46deg46'14''
N., 092deg06'16'' W.
(6) LaPointe 4th of July Fireworks All waters of Lake Superior in On or around July 4th.
Display. LaPointe, WI within the arc of
a circle with a radius of no
more than 1,120 feet from the
launch site at position
46deg46'40'' N.,
090deg47'22'' W.
(7) Two Harbors 4th of July Fireworks All waters of Agate Bay in Two On or around July 4th.
Display. Harbors, MN within the arc of a
circle with a radius of no more
than 1,120 feet from the launch
site at position 47deg00'54''
N., 091deg40'04'' W.
(8) Point to LaPointe Swim.............. All waters of the Lake Superior Early August.
North Channel between Bayfield
and LaPointe, WI within an
imaginary line created by the
following coordinates:
46deg48'50'' N.,
090deg48'44'' W., moving
southeast to 46deg46'44'' N.,
090deg47'33'' W., then moving
northeast to 46deg46'52'' N.,
090deg47'17'' W., then moving
northwest to 46deg49'03'' N.,
090deg48'25'' W., and finally
returning to the starting
position.
(9) Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival All waters of Superior Bay in Late August.
Fireworks Display. Superior, WI within the arc of
a circle with a radius of no
more than 1,120 feet from the
launch site at position
46deg43'23'' N.,
092deg03'45'' W.
(10) Superior Man Triathlon............. All waters of the Duluth Harbor Late August.
Basin, Northern Section in
Duluth, MN within an imaginary
line created by the following
coordinates: 46deg46'36'' N.,
092deg06'06'' W., moving
southeast to 46deg46'32'' N.,
092deg06'01'' W., then moving
northeast to 46deg46'45'' N.,
092deg05'45'' W., then moving
northwest to 46deg46'49'' N.,
092deg05'49'' W., and finally
returning to the starting
position.
(11) Power Boat Championship Presented All waters of Superior Bay in Late August.
by TCPBA. Superior, WI within the arc of
a circle with a radius of no
more than 1,000 feet from the
position of 46deg43'30'' N.,
092deg03'57'' W.
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Dated: March 31, 2016.
A.H. Moore, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Duluth.
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