[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34836-34838]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-16483]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD09-01-074]
RIN 2115-AA97


Safety Zone; Firstar Fireworks Display, Milwaukee Harbor

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
the Firstar fireworks display on July 3, 2001. This safety zone is 
necessary to control vessel traffic within the immediate vicinity of 
the fireworks launch site and to ensure the safety of life and property 
during the event. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessel 
traffic from a portion of Milwaukee Harbor.

DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 9:25 p.m. on July 3, 
2001, until 10 p.m. on July 3, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as 
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, 
are part of docket [CGD09-01-046] and are available for inspection or 
copying at: U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Milwaukee, 2420 South 
Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Timothy Sickler, Port Operations 
Chief, Marine Safety Office Milwaukee, 2420 South Lincoln Memorial 
Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207. The phone number is (414) 747-7155.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this 
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing an NPRM, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), 
good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days 
after publication in the Federal Register. The permit application was 
not received in time to publish an NPRM followed by a final rule before 
the necessary effective date. Delaying this rule would be contrary to 
the public interest of ensuring the safety of spectators and vessels 
during this event and immediate action is necessary to prevent possible 
loss of life or property. The Coast Guard has not received any 
complaints or negative comments previously with regard to this event.

Background and Purpose

    A temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of 
vessels and spectators from the hazards associated with fireworks 
displays. Based on recent accidents that have occurred in other Captain 
of the Port zones, and the explosive hazard of fireworks, the Captain 
of the Port Milwaukee has determined firework launches in close 
proximity to watercraft pose significant risks to public safety and 
property. The likely combination of large numbers of recreational 
vessels, congested waterways, darkness punctuated by bright flashes of 
light, alcohol use, and debris falling into the water could easily 
result in serious injuries or fatalities. Establishing a safety zone to 
control vessel movement around the location of the launch platforms 
will help ensure the safety of person and property at these events and 
help minimize the associated risk.
    The safety zone will be in effect on July 3 and 4, 2001, from 9:25 
p.m. (CST) until 10 p.m. (CST). The safety zone will encompass all 
waters bounded by the arc of a circle with a 1000 foot radius with its 
center in approximate position 43 deg.02.40 N, 087 deg.53.50 W 
encompass all waters within 1000-yards of a fireworks barge located 
approximately 1000 ft offshore of Veterans Park, Milwaukee Harbor. The 
size of this zone was determined using the National Fire Prevention 
Association guidelines and local knowledge concerning wind, waves, and 
currents.
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the 
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol 
personnel. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone 
is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or 
his designated on scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his 
designated on scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This proposed 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. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed this 
rule 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). We expect the economic impact of this 
proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under 
paragraph 10(e) of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is 
unnecessary.
    This determination is based on the minimal time that vessels will 
be restricted from the zone, and the zone is in an area where the Coast 
Guard expects insignificant adverse impact to mariners from the zones' 
activation.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. 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.

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    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.
    This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some of 
which might be small entities: The owners or operators of commercial 
vessels intending to transit a portion of an activated safety zone.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The 
proposed zone is only in effect for few hours on the day of the event. 
Vessel traffic can safely pass outside the proposed safety zone during 
the event. Traffic may be allowed to pass through the safety zone under 
Coast Guard escort with the permission of the Captain of the Port 
Milwaukee. Before the effective period, we will issue maritime 
advisories widely available to users of the Port of Milwaukee by the 
Ninth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners, Marine information 
broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may also be made.
    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.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate 
its effects and participate in the rulemaking process. 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 Marine Safety Office Milwaukee 
(see ADDRESSES.)
    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).

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13132 and 
have determined that this rule does not have implications for 
federalism under that Order.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded 
mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a state, 
local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs 
without the Federal Government's having first provided the funds to pay 
those costs. This proposed rule would not impose an unfunded mandate.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not effect a taking of private property or 
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, 
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected 
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize 
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this proposed rule under Executive 
Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and 
Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and 
does not concern an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that 
may disproportionately affect children.

Environment

    We have considered the environmental impact of this proposed rule 
and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraph 32(g) of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.1C, this proposed rule is categorically excluded 
from further environmental documentation. A written categorical 
exclusion determination is available in the docket for inspection or 
copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.

Indian Tribal Governments

    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.

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(g), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.

    2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T09-917 is added to read as follows:


Sec. 165.T09-917  Safety zone: Firstar fireworks display, Milwaukee, 
Harbor.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters bounded by 
the arc of a circle with a 1000 foot radius with its center in 
approximate position 43 deg. 02.40 N, 087 deg. 53.50 W encompass all 
waters within 1000-feet of a fireworks barge located approximately 1000 
feet offshore of Veterans Park, Milwaukee Harbor.
    (b) Effective time and date. This section is effective from 9:25 
p.m. (local time) until 10 p.m. (local time) on July 3rd, 2001. In the 
event the fireworks display is cancelled due to inclement weather, this 
section is effective during these same times on July 4th, 2001. The 
Coast Guard Captain of the Port Milwaukee and the designated Patrol 
Commander have the authority to terminate this event at any time. The 
designated on scene Patrol Commander may be contacted via VHF Channel 
16.
    (c) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Milwaukee, or his 
designated on scene representative.


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    Dated: June 6, 2001.
M.R. Devries,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Milwaukee.
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