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solicited from the public. The Coast

Guard received no comments.

The Coast Guard determined that the

proposed schedule satisfies the needs of

all entities operating on Grand River

and the rule is unchanged from the

NPRM.

The Coast Guard finds that in

accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, good

cause exists to make this final rule

effective in less than 30 days. The Coast

Guard has received no comments

concerning this revision and it is in the

best public interest to have this rule in

force at the end of the authorized

temporary deviation period, which

expires on August 15, 1997.

Regulatory Evaluation

This rule is not a significant

regulatory action under section 3(f) of

Executive Order 12866 and does not

require an assessment of potential costs

and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that

order. It has been exempted from review

by the Office of Management and

Budget under that order. It is not

significant under the regulatory policies

and procedures of the Department of

Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040;

February 26, 1979).

The Coast Guard expects the

economic impact of this rule to be so

minimal that a full Regulatory

Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the

regulatory policies and procedures of

DOT is unnecessary.

Small Entities

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act

(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Coast Guard

must consider whether this rule will

have a significant economic impact on

a substantial number of small entities.

Small entities include independently

owned and operated small businesses

that are not dominant in their field and

otherwise qualify as ‘‘small business

concerns’’ under section 3 of the Small

Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). Since the

revised schedule was requested by the

primary municipalities served on Grand

River after extensive research and

consultation with maritime users and

businesses, the economic impact of this

rule is expected to be minimal.

Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies

under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this

rulemaking will not have a significant

impact on a substantial number of small

entities.

Collection of Information

This rule contains no collection of

information requirements under the

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.

3501 et seq.).

Federalism

The Coast Guard has analyzed this

rule under the principles and criteria

contained in Executive Order 12612 and

has determined that this rule does not

have sufficient federalism implications

to warrant the preparation of a

Federalism Assessment.

Environment

The Coast Guard considered the

environmental impact of this rule and

concluded that, under section

2.B.2.e.(32)(e) of Commandant

Instruction M16475.1B, promulgation of

operating requirements or procedures

for drawbridges is categorically

excluded from further environmental

documentation.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

Bridges.

For reasons set out in the preamble,

part 117 of title 33, Code of Federal

Regulations, is amended as follows:

PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE

OPERATION REGULATIONS

1. The authority citation for part 117

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 49 CFR 1.46; 33

CFR 1.05–1(g); Section 117.255 also issued

under the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106

Stat. 5039.

2. Section 117.633 is amended by

revising paragraphs (b) and (c) to read

as follows:

§ 117.633 Grand River.

* * * * *

(b) The draw of the CSX

Transportation Corp. railroad bridge,

mile 2.8 at Grand Haven, shall open on

signal; except that, from December 15

through March 15, the draw shall open

on signal if at least 12 hours notice is

given.

(c) The draw of the U.S. Route 31

bridge, mile 2.9 at Grand Haven, shall

open on signal for pleasure craft-

(1) From March 16 through December

14, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven

days a week, once an hour, on the halfhour; except the draw need not open for

pleasure craft at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,

and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, and Friday, and at 7:30 a.m.,

12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. on

Wednesday.

(2) From December 15 through March

15, if at least 12 hours notice is given.

* * * * *

Dated: July 25, 1997.

J.F. McGowan,

Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,

North Coast Guard District.

[FR Doc. 97–21259 Filed 8–11–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA; 97–

005]

RIN 2115–AA97

Safety Zone; San Pedro Bay, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is

establishing a temporary safety zone in

the navigable waters of the United

States within the entire Port of Los

Angeles inside the federal breakwater.

This safety zone is established due to

the potential increased navigational risk

during a period when pilot service is

limited or unavailable.

Movements of vessels, 300 Gross Tons

or greater, into or within this safety zone

are prohibited unless specifically

authorized by the Captain of the Port.

DATES: This regulation will be in effect

from Saturday, July 14, 1997 until

Wednesday, October 15, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Marine Safety Office Los

Angeles-Long Beach, 165 N. Pico Ave.,

Long Beach, CA 90802.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Commander Chet Hartley, Assistant

Chief, Port Operations, Marine Safety

Office-Group Los Angeles-Long Beach at

(562) 980–4448.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In

accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, a notice

of proposed rulemaking was not

published for this regulation and good

cause exists for making it effective in

less than 30 days after Federal Register

publication. Publication of a notice of

proposed rulemaking and delay of its

effective date would be contrary to the

public interest since the details of the

Los Angeles Pilot work stoppage were

not provided to the Coast Guard until a

date fewer than 30 days prior to the

work stoppage date.

Discussion of Regulation

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port

is aware that members of the Los

Angeles Pilot Service have commenced

a work stoppage as of approximately

10:45 p.m. July 11, 1997. As a result, the

LA Pilot Service can only make

available two management pilots to

service vessel movements.

Consequently, it is expected that the

demand for pilots will exceed

availability and that vessels may

experience delays in obtaining pilotage

services. In addition, traffic

management services normally provided
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by the LA Pilot Service are not

available. Due to the increased risk of

moving vessels under these conditions,

the Captain of the Port, under the

authority of the Ports and Waterways

Safety Act, is implementing a safety

zone to ensure the safe movement of

vessels during the period of the work

stoppage. Vessels 300 Gross Tons and

greater are prohibited from entering into

or transiting within the safety zone

unless authorized by the Captain of the

Port.

Regulatory Evaluation

This regulation is not a significant

regulatory action under section 3(f) of

Executive Order 12866 and does not

require an assessment of potential costs

and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that

order. It has been exempted from review

by the Office of Management and

Budget under that order. It is not

significant under the regulatory policies

and procedures of the Department of

Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040;

February 26, 1979). Since the safety

zone will only affect vessels of 300 gross

tons or greater, and movement of these

vessels will only be delayed, not

completely prohibited, the Coast Guard

expects the economic impact of this

regulation to be so minimal that a full

Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph

10(e) of the regulatory policies and

procedures of the Department of

Transportation is unnecessary.

Collection of Information

This regulation contains no collection

of information requirements under the

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.

3501–3520).

Federalism

The Coast Guard has analyzed this

regulation under the principles and

criteria contained in Executive Order

12612 and has determined that this rule

does not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

The Coast Guard considered the

environmental impact of this regulation

and concluded that under paragraph

2.B.2e(34)(g) of Commandant

Instruction M16475.1B as revised in 59

CFR 38654, July 29, 1994, it will have

no significant environmental impact

and it is categorically excluded from

further environmental documentation.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation

(water), Reporting and recordkeeping

requirements, Security measures,

Waterways. Regulation: In consideration

of the foregoing, part 165 of title 33,

Code of Federal Regulations, is

amended as follows:

1. The authority citation for part 165

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;

and 33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and

160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.

2. A new section 165.T11–060 is

added to read as follows:

§ 165.T11–060 Safety Zone: San Pedro

Bay, CA.

(a) Location. The following area is a

safety zone: in the navigable waters of

the United States within the entire Port

of Los Angeles inside the federal

breakwaters. [Datum: NAD 1983]

(b) Effective Dates. This safety zone

will be in effect from Saturday, July 14,

1997 until Wednesday, October 15,

1997.

(c) Regulations. In accordance with

the general regulations in § 165.23 of

this part, entry into or movements

within this zone, of vessels 300 Gross

Tons or greater, are prohibited unless

authorized by the Captain of the Port.

Dated: July 14, 1997.

G.F. Wright,

Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the

Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach, California.

[FR Doc. 97–21257 Filed 8–11–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[COTP Memphis 97–001]

RIN 2115–AA97

Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River,

Mile 661.0 to Mile 662.0

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary rule.

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is

establishing a temporary safety zone on

the Lower Mississippi River between

mile 661.0 and mile 662.0. The zone is

needed to protect vessel traffic during

bridge repairs and the potential for

falling debris. Entry of vessels or

persons into this zone is prohibited

unless specifically authorized by the

Captain of the Port.

DATES: This regulation becomes

effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 17, 1997,

and terminates at 11:59 p.m. on August

31, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

CW04 Frank E. Janes, Assistant Chief

Port Operations Officer, Captain of the

Port, 200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1301,

Memphis, TN 38103, Phone: (901) 544–

3941.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background and Purpose

At approximately 12:01 a.m. on July

17, 1997, the Arkansas Highway

Transportation Department will

commence repairs to the Helena

Highway Bridge at Lower Mississippi

River mile 661.8 on the left descending

bank. The operation is expected to be

completed within four to six weeks from

the commencement date. The navigable

channel will be open during the

operations. Entry of vessels or persons

into this zone is prohibited unless

specifically authorized by the Captain of

the Port.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, a

notice of proposed rulemaking was not

published for this regulation and good

cause exists for making it effective in

less than 30 days after Federal Register

publication. Publication of a notice of

proposed rulemaking and delay of

effective date would be contrary to the

public interest because immediate

action is necessary. Specifically,

immediate action is necessary to

facilitate repairs to the Helena Highway

Bridge. Harm to the public or

environment may result if vessel traffic

is not controlled during the operations.

As a result, the Coast Guard deems it to

be in the public’s best interest to issue

a regulation immediately.

Regulatory Evaluation

This rule is not a significant

regulatory action under section 3(f) of

Executive Order 12866 and does not

require an assessment of potential costs

and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that

order. It has not been reviewed by the

Office of Management and Budget under

that order. It is not significant under the

regulatory policies and procedures of

the Department of Transportation (DOT)

(44 FR 11040; February 26, 1979). The

Coast Guard expects the economic

impact of this proposal to be so minimal

that a full Regulatory Evaluation under

paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies

and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.

Collection of Information

This rule contains no information

collection requirements under the

Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.

3501–3520).

Federalism

The Coast Guard has analyzed this

rule under the principles and criteria

contained in Executive Order 12612 and

has determined that this rule does not

have sufficient federalism implications