Document ID: USCG-2021-0622-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Special Local Regulations; Roar on the River, Detroit River, Wyandotte, MI
Posted Date: 2021-09-14T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 14, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50994-50996]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19757]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2021-0622]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulations; Roar on the River, Detroit River, 
Wyandotte, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for 
certain waters of the Detroit River, Wyandotte, MI. This action is 
necessary to protect safety of life on navigable waters immediately 
prior to, during, and after the Roar on the River power boat race. 
Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless 
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or a 
designated representative.

DATES: This regulation is effective from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. on 
September 25, 2021.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2021-0622 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 on this rule, 
call or email Ms. Tracy Girard, Waterways Management Division, Sector 
Detroit, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (313) 568-9564, email 
Tracy.M.Girard@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
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule because we must establish this special local 
regulation by September 25, 2021. Delaying the effective date of this 
regulation for a comment period to run would be contrary to the public 
interest and impractical because it would inhibit the Coast Guard's 
ability to protect spectators and vessels from the potential safety 
hazards associated with a power boat race.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port Detroit 
(COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the Roar 
on the River Powerboat Race on September 25, 2021, will be a safety 
concern for anyone navigating within the Trenton Channel in the Detroit 
River.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation from 11 
a.m. through 1 p.m. on September 25, 2021. In light of the 
aforementioned hazards, the COTP has determined that a special local 
regulation is necessary to protect spectators, vessels, and 
participants. The special local regulation will encompass the following 
waterway: All waters of the Detroit River encompassed within the 
following four points: From point 42[deg]14.160' N, 083[deg]08.580' W 
(NAD 83); a line drawn south to point 42[deg]14.140' N, 083[deg]08.400' 
W (NAD 83); a line drawn east to position '42[deg]14.1407' N, 
083[deg]08.280' W (NAD 83); a line drawn north to position 
'42[deg]14.0407' N, 083[deg]08.460' W (NAD 83); a line drawn west to 
point 42[deg]14.160' N, 083[deg]08.580' W (NAD 83). The COTP or a 
designated on-scene representative will notify the public of the 
enforcement of this rule by all appropriate means, including a 
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 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

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approaches that maximize net benefits. This rule has not been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 
12866. 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, duration, and time-of-day of the special local regulation. 
Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this regulated 
area which would impact a small designated area of the Detroit River 
for two hours in an area where 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 
area 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 special local 
regulation lasts two hours and will prohibit entry within the navigable 
waters of the Detroit River, It is categorically excluded from further 
review under paragraph L[61] 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.

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 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 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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2. Add Sec.  100.T05-0622 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T05-0622  Special Local Regulations; Roar on the River, 
Detroit River, Wyandotte, MI.

    (a) Location. A regulated area is established to encompass the 
following waterway: All waters of the Detroit River encompassed within 
the following four points: from point 42[deg]14.160' N, 083[deg]08.580' 
W, a line drawn south to point 42[deg]14.140' N, 083[deg]08.400' W a 
line drawn east to position '42[deg]14.1407' N, 083[deg]08.280' W; a 
line drawn north to position '42[deg]14.0407' N, 083[deg]08.460' W; a 
line drawn west to point 42[deg]14.160' N, 083[deg]08.580' W (NAD 83).
    (b) Enforcement period. The regulation will be enforced from 11 
a.m. through 1 p.m. on September 25, 2021. The Captain of the Port 
Detroit will announce specific enforcement periods by Broadcast Notice 
to Mariners (BNM).
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  100.911(b), no vessel may enter, transit through, or

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anchor within the regulated area without the permission of the Coast 
Guard Patrol Commander.
    (2) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the 
regulated area shall contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to obtain 
permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or 
operate within the regulated area must comply with all directions given 
to them by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

    Dated: September 8, 2021.
Brad W. Kelly,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
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