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Regulated area is the combined 

course area and buffer area. 

Spectators are all persons and vessels 

not registered with the sponsor as 

participants, support vessels, or 

enforcement vessels. 

(c) Regulations. (1) The COTP or 

PATCOM may forbid and control the 

movement of all vessels and persons, 

including event participants, in the 

regulated area. When hailed or signaled 

by an official patrol, a vessel or person 

in the regulated area shall immediately 

comply with the lawful directions given 

by the patrol. Failure to do so may result 

in the Coast Guard expelling the person 

or vessel from the area, issuing a 

citation for failure to comply, or both. 

The COTP or PATCOM may terminate 

the event at any time the COTP or 

PATCOM believes it necessary to do so 

for the protection of life. 

(2) Except for participants and safety 

support vessels, a person or vessel 

within the regulated area at the start of 

enforcement of this section must 

immediately depart the regulated area. 

(3) Support and enforcement vessels 

consist of any local law enforcement 

and sponsor provided vessels assigned 

or approved by the COTP, the event 

PATCOM, or COTP designated 

representatives, to patrol the regulated 

area. 

(4) Spectators shall not enter into, 

anchor, block, loiter, or impede the 

transit of participants or support and 

enforcement vessels in the regulated 

area during the enforcement of this 

section, unless cleared for entry by the 

COTP, the event PATCOM, or the 

COTP’s designated representatives. 

(5) Persons desiring to transit the 

regulated area identified may contact 

the COTP in advance at the Sector 

Honolulu Command Center telephone 

number (808) 842–2603 or immediately 

prior to or during the event to the 

COTP’s PATCOM or designated 

representative on VHF–FM marine 

channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek 

permission to transit or remain in the 

area. If permission is granted, all 

persons and vessels must comply with 

the lawful instructions of the COTP, the 

event PATCOM, or the COTP’s 

designated representative and proceed 

at the minimum speed necessary to 

maintain a safe course while in the area. 

(6) If enforcement of the regulated 

area is no longer necessary, the COTP, 

event Patrol Commander, or COTP 

designated representative will inform 

the public through radio broadcasts that 

the regulated area is no longer being 

enforced. 

(d) Enforcement officials. The Coast 

Guard may be assisted with event patrol 

and enforcement of the regulated area 

by other Federal, State, and local 

agencies. 

(e) Enforcement period. The marine 

event and special local regulation in this 

section will be enforced from 3:45 a.m. 

to 11 a.m. on October 20 and 26, 2024. 

Dated: September 10, 2024. 

Aja L. Kirksey, 

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

Port Honolulu. 

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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 165 

[Docket Number USCG–2024–0815] 

RIN 1625–AA00 

Safety Zone; Vessel Launch, San 

Diego Bay, San Diego, CA 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Temporary final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is 

establishing a temporary safety zone for 

navigable waters in the vicinity of 

General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in 

San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA, during 

the launch of the USNS Lucy Stone. The 

safety zone is needed to protect 

personnel, vessels, and the marine 

environment from potential hazards 

associated with the launching of the 

USNS Lucy Stone. Entry of vessels or 

persons into this zone is prohibited 

unless specifically authorized by the 

Captain of the Port, Sector San Diego. 

DATES: This rule is effective from 10:30 

a.m. on September 21, 2024, through 1 

p.m. on September 21, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: To view documents 

mentioned in this preamble as being 

available in the docket, go to https://

www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024– 

0815 in the search box and click 

‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type 

column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related 

Material.’’ 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions about this rule, call 

or email Lieutenant Shelley Turner, 

Waterways Management, U.S. Coast 

Guard Sector San Diego, CA; telephone 

619–278–7656, email MarineEventsSD@

uscg.mil. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

DHS Department of Homeland Security 

FR Federal Register 

NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking 

§ Section 

U.S.C. United States Code 

II. Background Information and 

Regulatory History 

The Coast Guard is issuing this 

temporary rule under the authority in 5 

U.S.C. 553(b)(4)(B). This statutory 

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.’’ The Coast Guard finds that 

good cause exists for not publishing a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 

with respect to this rule because it is 

impracticable. It is impracticable to 

publish an NPRM because we must 

establish this safety zone by September 

21, 2024, to ensure the safety of 

response personnel and mariners 

associated with the launching of the 

USNS Lucy Stone. 

Also, 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. Delaying the effective date of 

this rule is impracticable because this 

rule is needed to protect mariners, 

commercial and recreational waterway 

users, and the USNS Lucy Stone from 

dangers associated with the launching 

of the USNS Lucy Stone on September 

21, 2024. 

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule 

The Coast Guard is issuing this rule 

under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The 

Captain of the Port Sector San Diego 

(COTP) has determined that potential 

hazards associated with the launching 

of the USNS Lucy Stone on September 

21, 2024 will be a safety concern for 

anyone in the vicinity of the General 

Dynamics NASSCO shipyard, San Diego 

Bay, San Diego, CA. This rule is needed 

to protect personnel, vessels, and the 

marine environment in the navigable 

waters within the safety zone while the 

USNS Lucy Stone is being launched. 

IV. Discussion of the Rule 

This rule establishes a safety zone 

from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on 

September 21, 2024. The safety zone 

will be in the vicinity of General 

Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San 

Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. The safety 

zone will cover all navigable waters, 

from surface to sea bottom, of the San 

Diego Bay, CA, created by connecting 

the following points: beginning at 

32°41.39′ N, 117°08.66′ W (Point A); 

thence running southwesterly to 

32°41.24′ N, 117°09.05′ W (Point B); 


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thence running southeasterly to 

32°41.05′ N, 117°08.73′ W (Point C); 

thence running northeasterly to 

32°41.20′ N, 117°08.34′ W (Point D); 

thence running northwesterly to the 

beginning point. The duration of the 

zone is intended to protect personnel, 

vessels, and the marine environment in 

these navigable waters while the USNS 

Lucy Stone is being launched. No vessel 

or person will be permitted to enter the 

safety zone without obtaining 

permission from the COTP or a 

designated representative. 

To seek permission to enter, hail 

Coast Guard Sector San Diego on VHF– 

FM Channel 16 or call the 24-hour 

Command Center at (619) 278–7000. 

Those in the safety zone must comply 

with all lawful orders or directions 

given to them by the COTP or the 

COTP’s designated representative. A 

designated representative means a Coast 

Guard coxswain or petty officer 

designated by or assisting the Captain of 

the Port Sector San Diego (COTP) in the 

enforcement of the safety zone. 

The COTP or a designated 

representative will inform the public 

through Broadcast Notices to Mariners 

(BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners 

(LNMs), and/or Marine Safety 

Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as 

appropriate for the enforcement times 

and dates for the safety zone. 

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. 

This rule has not been designated a 

‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under 

section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as 

amended by Executive Order 14094 

(Modernizing Regulatory Review). 

Accordingly, this rule has not been 

reviewed by the Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB). 

This regulatory action determination 

is based on the size, location, and 

limited duration of the safety zone. This 

safety zone impacts a small, designated 

area of the San Diego Bay for a very 

limited period during the weekend 

when vessel traffic is normally low. 

Moreover, the Coast Guard would 

issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via 

VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the 

zone, and the rule would allow vessels 

to seek permission to enter the zone. 

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 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 call or email 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. 

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 

Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated 

implementing instructions, and 

Environmental Planning COMDTINST 

5090.1 (series), 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 less three hours that will 

prohibit entry within certain navigable 

waters of San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA, 

in the vicinity of the General Dynamics 

NASSCO shipyard. 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. 1. A Record of 

Environmental Consideration 

supporting this determination is 

available in the docket. For instructions 

on locating the docket, see the 

ADDRESSES section of this preamble. 


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G. Protest Activities 

The Coast Guard respects the First 

Amendment rights of protesters. 

Protesters are asked to call or email 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 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 

33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; 

Department of Homeland Security Delegation 

No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. 

■ 2. Add § 165.T11–178 to read as 

follows: 

§ 165.T11–178 Safety Zone; Vessel 

Launch, San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. 

(a) Location. The following area is a 

safety zone: All waters of San Diego 

Bay, from surface to bottom, 

encompassed by a line beginning at 

32°41.39′ N, 117°08.66′ W (Point A); 

thence running southwesterly to 

32°41.24′ N, 117°09.05′ W (Point B); 

thence running southeasterly to 

32°41.05′ N, 117°08.73′ W (Point C); 

thence running northeasterly to 

32°41.20′ N, 117°08.34′ W (Point D); 

thence running northwesterly to the 

beginning point. 

(b) Definitions. As used in this 

section, designated representative 

means a Coast Guard Patrol 

Commander, including a Coast Guard 

coxswain, petty officer, or other officer 

operating a Coast Guard vessel and a 

Federal, State, and local officer 

designated by or assisting the Captain of 

the Port Sector San Diego (COTP) in the 

enforcement of the safety zone. 

(c) Regulations. Under the general 

safety zone regulations in subpart C of 

this part, you may not enter the safety 

zone described in paragraph (a) of this 

section unless authorized by the COTP 

or the COTP’s designated representative. 

(2) To seek permission to enter, 

contact the COTP or the COTP’s 

representative by VHF Channel 16. 

Those in the safety zone must comply 

with all lawful orders or directions 

given to them by the COTP or the 

COTP’s designated representative. 

(d) Enforcement period. This section 

will be enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 1 

p.m. on September 21, 2024. 

J.W. Spitler, 

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

Port, San Diego. 

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BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 

POSTAL SERVICE 

39 CFR Part 111 

OEL and Carrier Route Information 

Lines 

AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Postal Service is 

amending Mailing Standards of the 

United States Postal Service, Domestic 

Mail Manual (DMM®) to revise the 

requirements for using optional 

endorsement lines or carrier route 

information lines on USPS Marketing 

Mail carrier route letters. 

DATES: Effective: January 19, 2025. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale 

Kennedy at (202) 268–6592 or Doriane 

Harley at (202) 268–2537. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Postal 

Service will revise the standards in 

DMM section 203.8.1 to require optional 

endorsement lines or carrier route 

information lines on all USPS Marketing 

Mail carrier route letters to become 

effective on January 19, 2025. 

Comments on Proposed changes and 

USPS responses: 

The Postal Service received one 

formal comment on the June 28, 2024 

proposed rule. 

• Commenter expressed concerns 

related to costs to implement this 

change by the proposed effective date. 

The Postal Service has decided to delay 

the implementation date of this change 

to become effective on January 19, 2025. 

The Postal Service adopts the 

described changes to Mailing Standards 

of the United States Postal Service, 

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), 

incorporated by reference in the Code of 

Federal Regulations. We will publish an 

appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 

111 to reflect these changes. 

List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 111 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Postal Service. 

Accordingly, the Postal Service 

amends Mailing Standards of the United 

States Postal Service, Domestic Mail 

Manual (DMM), incorporated by 

reference in the Code of Federal 

Regulations as follows (see 39 CFR 

111.1): 

PART 111—[AMENDED] 

■ 1. The authority citation for 39 CFR 

part 111 continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a); 13 U.S.C. 301– 

307; 18 U.S.C. 1692–1737; 39 U.S.C. 101, 

401–404, 414, 416, 3001–3018, 3201–3220, 

3401–3406, 3621, 3622, 3626, 3629, 3631– 

3633, 3641, 3681–3685, and 5001. 

■ 2. Revise the Mailing Standards of the 

United States Postal Service, Domestic 

Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: 

Mailing Standards of the United States 

Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual 

(DMM) 

* * * * * 

200 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, 

and Parcels 

* * * * * 

203 Basic Postage Statement, 

Documentation, and Preparation 

Standards 

* * * * * 

8.0 Carrier Route Information Lines 

8.1 Basic Information 

[Revise the text of 8.1 to read as 

follows:] 

Mailers must prepare bundles of all 

mailpieces mailed at carrier route prices 

with optional endorsement lines under 

7.0, carrier route information lines 

under 8.2, or facing slips (see 203.4.0). 

Mailers must use optional endorsement 

lines or carrier route information lines 

on all pieces in mailings of USPS 

Marketing Mail letters prepared under 

245.6.7 and 245.6.10. 

* * * * * 

Colleen Hibbert-Kapler, 

Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance. 

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BILLING CODE 7710–12–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Part 52 

[EPA–R01–OAR–2023–0186; FRL–12105– 

02–R1] 

Approval and Promulgation of Air 

Quality Implementation Plans; 

Connecticut; Regional Haze State 

Implementation Plan for the Second 

Implementation Period 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Final rule. 


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