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 Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2018-0333]
RIN 165-AA00
 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
 ACTION: Temporary final rule.
 SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing nine temporary safety zones for fireworks displays within the Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound (LIS) Zone. This temporary final rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during these events. Entry into, transit through, mooring or anchoring within these limited access areas is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP LIS.
 DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 21, 2018 through July 15, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from May 27, 2018, through June 21, 2018.
 ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
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                        available in the docket, go to 
                        *http://www.regulations.gov,*
                         type USCG-2018-0333 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 on this rule, contact Petty Officer Amber Arnold, Prevention Department, Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound, telephone (203) 468-4583, email 
                        *Amber.D.Arnold@uscg.mil.*


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  I. Table of Abbreviations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register LIS Long Island Sound NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking NAD 83 North American Datum 1983 II. Background Information and Regulatory History This rulemaking establishes nine safety zones for fireworks displays. Each event and its corresponding regulatory history are discussed below. 50th Birthday Party Fireworks is a first time marine event with no regulatory history. Fairfield Aerial Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.16). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. City of Stamford Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.12). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. City of West Haven Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.13). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. Madison Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.38). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. Village of Asharoken Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.24). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite position. City of Norwich July Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.11). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. City of Middletown Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.9). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. Riverfest Fireworks is a recurring marine event with regulatory history and is cited in 33 CFR 165.151(7.23). This event has been included in this rule due to deviation from the cite date. 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 NPRM with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest. The event sponsors were late in submitting marine event applications. These late submissions did not give the Coast Guard enough time to publish an NPRM, take public comments, and issue a final rule before these events take place. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish these safety zones by May 27, 2018. Thus, waiting for a comment period to run is also contrary to the public interest as it would inhibit the Coast Guard's mission to keep the ports and waterways safe. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), and for the same reasons stated in the preceding paragraph, the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                    . III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The COTP LIS has determined that the safety zones established by this temporary final rule are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways before, during and after these scheduled events. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes nine safety zones for nine fireworks displays. The location of these safety zones are as follows: Fireworks Displays Safety Zones
1 50th Birthday Party Fireworks
Location: Waters of Long Island Sound off Canfield Island, Norwalk, CT in approximate position 41°05′40.66′′ N, 073°22′53.34′′ W (NAD 83).2 Fairfield Aerial Fireworks
Location: Waters of Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT in approximate position 41°08′22′′ N, 073°14′02′′ W (NAD 83).3 City of Stamford Fireworks
Location: Waters of Fisher's Westcott Cove, Stamford, CT in approximate position 41°02′09.56′′ N, 073°30′57.76′′ W (NAD 83).4 City of West Haven Fireworks
Location: Waters of New Haven Harbor, off Bradley Point, West Haven, CT in approximate position 41°15′07′′ N, 072°57′26′′ W (NAD 83).5 Madison Fireworks
Location: Waters of Long Island Sound off Madison Beach, Madison, CT in approximate position 41°16′03.93′′ N, 072°36′15.97′′ W (NAD 83).6 Village of Asharoken Fireworks
Location: Waters of Northport Bay, Asharoken, NY in approximate position, 40°55′54.04′′ N, 073°21′27.97′′ W (NAD 83).7 City of Norwich July Fireworks
Location: Waters of the Thames River, Norwich, CT in approximate position, 41°31′16.835′′ N, 072°04′43.327′′ W (NAD 83).8 City of Middletown Fireworks
Location: Waters of the Connecticut River, Middletown Harbor, Middletown, CT in approximate position 41°33′44.47′′ N, 072°38′37.88′′ W (NAD 83).9 Riverfest Fireworks
Location: Waters of the Connecticut River, Hartford, CT in approximate positions, 41°45′39.93′′ N, 072°39′49.14′′ W (NAD 83).
 
 
 This rule prevents restricts vessel movement within the areas specifically designated as a safety zone to reduce the safety risks associated with specific marine events. Vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting, mooring, or anchoring with the safety zones during the period of enforcement of each safety zone unless authorized by the COTP or designated representative. The Coast Guard will notify the public and local mariners of these safety zones through appropriate means, which may include, but are not limited to, publication in the 
                    **Federal Register**
                    , the Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on 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. The Coast Guard determined that this rulemaking is not a significant regulatory action for the following reasons: (1) The enforcement of these safety zones will be relatively short in duration, lasting at most two hours; (2) persons or vessels desiring to enter these safety zones may do so with permission from the COTP LIS or a designated representative; (3) these safety zones are designed in a way to limit impacts on vessel traffic, permitting vessels to navigate in other portions of the waterway not designated as a safety zone; and (4) the Coast Guard will notify the public of the enforcement of this rule via appropriate means, such as via Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners to increase public awareness of these safety zones. 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 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. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit these regulated areas 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**
                    . 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 proposed 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 Orders 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 temporary rule involves the establishment of nine temporary safety zones. 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 (REC) supporting this determination will be 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 
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                    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 record keeping 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
 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. 2.Add § 165.T01-0333 to read as follows: § 165.T01-0333
  (a) 
                            *Location.*
                             This section will be enforced at the locations listed for each event in Table 1 to this section. (b) 
                            *Enforcement period.*
                             This rule will be enforced on the dates and times listed for each event in Table 1 to this section. (c) 
                            *Definitions.*
                             The following definitions apply to this section: A “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the COTP Long Island Sound to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. “Official patrol vessels” may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP Long Island Sound. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation. (d) 
                            *Regulations.*
                             (1) The general regulations contained in § 165.23 apply. (2) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Long Island Sound. (3) Any vessel given permission to deviate from these regulations must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Long Island Sound, or a designated representative. (4) Any vessel given permission to enter or operate in these safety zones must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Long Island Sound or a designated representative. (5) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. (6) The regulated area for all fireworks displays listed in Table 1 to this section is that area of navigable waters within a 1000 foot radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display. Table 1 to § 165.T01-0333—Fireworks Events
1 50th Birthday Party Fireworks Display
• Date: May 27, 2018.• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound off Canfield Island, Norwalk, CT in approximate position 41°05′40.66′′ N, 073°22′53.34′′ W (NAD 83).2 Fairfield Aerial Fireworks
• Date: July 2, 2018.• Rain Date: July 7, 2018.• Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Location: Waters of Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT in approximate position 41°08′22′′ N, 073°14′02′′ W (NAD 83).3 City of Stamford Fireworks
• Date: July 6, 2018.• Rain Date: July 7, 2018.• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Waters of Fisher's Westcott Cove, Stamford, CT in approximate position 41°02′09.56′′ N, 073°30′57.76′′ W (NAD 83).4 City of West Haven Fireworks
• Date: July 3, 2018.• Rain Date: July 5, 2018.• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Waters of New Haven Harbor, off Bradley Point, West Haven, CT in approximate position 41°15′07′′ N, 072°57′26′′ W (NAD 83).5 Madison Fireworks
• Date: July 3, 2018.• Rain Date: July 6, 2018.• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound off Madison Beach, Madison, CT in approximate position 41°16′03.93′′ N, 072°36′15.97′′ W (NAD 83).6 Village of Asharoken Fireworks
• Date: July 4, 2018.• Rain Date: July 5, 2018.• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Waters of Northport Bay, Asharoken, NY in approximate position, 40°55′54.04′′ N, 073°21′27.97′′ W (NAD 83).7 City of Norwich July Fireworks
• Date: July 6, 2018.• Rain Date: July 8, 2018.• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Waters of the Thames River, Norwich, CT in approximate position, 41°31′16.835′′ N, 072°04′43.327′′ W (NAD 83).8 City of Middletown Fireworks
• Date: July 7, 2018.• Rain Date: July 8, 2018.( print page 28770)• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
                                     • Location: Waters of the Connecticut River, Middletown Harbor, Middletown, CT in approximate position 41°33′44.47′′ N, 072°38′37.88′′ W (NAD 83).9 Riverfest Fireworks
• Date: July 14, 2018.• Rain Date: July 15, 2018.• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.• Location: Waters of the Connecticut River, Hartford, CT in approximate positions, 41°45′39.93′′ N, 072°39′49.14′′ W (NAD 83).
 Dated: May 24, 2018. K.B. Reed, Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Long Island Sound.


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