Document ID: USCG-2010-0917-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: TFR:  Safety Zones: Fireworks for USS GRAVELY Commissioning Ceremony, Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2010-10-08T04:00Z

[Federal Register: October 8, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 195)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0917]
RIN 1625-AA00

 
Safety Zone; Fireworks for USS GRAVELY Commissioning Ceremony, 
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable 
waters of Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC in support of the Fireworks 
for the USS GRAVELY Commissioning Ceremony. This action is necessary to 
protect the life and property of the maritime public and spectators 
from the hazards posed by aerial fireworks displays. Entry into or 
movement within this safety zone during the enforcement period is 
prohibited without approval of the Captain of the Port.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. November 19, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0917 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0917 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available 
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary rule, call or e-mail BOSN3 Joseph Edge, Waterways Management 
Division, Coast Guard; telephone 252-247-4525, e-mail 
Joseph.M.Edge@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule because any delay encountered in this 
regulation's effective date by publishing a NPRM would be contrary to 
public interest since immediate action is needed to provide for the 
safety of life and property on navigable waters.
    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 would 
be contrary to the public interest, since immediate action is needed to 
ensure the safety of the event participants, patrol vessels, spectator 
craft, and other vessels transiting the event area.

Basis and Purpose

    On November 19, 2010, the USS GRAVELY Commissioning Committee will 
sponsor a fireworks display on the western shore of the Cape Fear River 
at Battleship Park. The fireworks debris fallout area will extend over 
the navigable waters of Cape Fear River. Due to the need to protect 
mariners and spectators from the hazards associated with the fireworks 
display, including accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous 
projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris, vessel traffic 
will be temporarily restricted from transiting within fireworks launch 
and fallout area.

Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable 
waters of Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn from the 
following points: latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'06'' 
W; thence northeast to latitude 34[deg]13'57'' N, longitude 
077[deg]57'05'' W; thence north to latitude 34[deg]14'11'' N, longitude 
077[deg]57'07'' W; thence northwest to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, 
longitude 077[deg]57'19'' W; thence west to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, 
longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W; thence southeast to latitude 
34[deg]14'07'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'00'' W; thence south to latitude 
34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude 077[deg]56'58'' W; thence to the point of 
origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial 
Bridge. This safety zone will be established in the vicinity of 
Wilmington, NC from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on November 19, 2010. In the 
interest of public safety, general navigation within the safety zone 
will be restricted during the specified date and times. Except for 
participants and vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the 
Port, or his or her representative, no person or vessel may enter or 
remain in the regulated area.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, 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 it under that Order. Although this regulation restricts access 
to a small segment of the Cape Fear River, the effect of this rule will 
not be significant because: (i) the safety zone will be in effect for a 
limited duration; (ii) the zone is of limited size; and (iii) the Coast 
Guard will make notifications via maritime advisories so mariners can 
adjust their plans accordingly.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic 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.
    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.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be 
small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to transit 
the specified portion of Cape Fear River from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 
November 19, 2010. This rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following 
reasons: (1) This rule will be enforced for only one hour on November 
19, 2010; (2) Vessel traffic will be able to navigate safely around the 
safety zone without significant impact to their transit plans; and (3) 
Before the effective period begins, we will issue maritime advisories.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small 
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its 
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    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.

Collection of Information

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

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local 
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial 
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under 
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for 
federalism.

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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.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause 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 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

    We have analyzed this 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 create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant 
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards 
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, 
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why 
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or 
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical 
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or 
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management 
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

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 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
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 is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of 
the Instruction. This rule involves establishing a safety zone for a 
fireworks display launch site and fallout area and is expected to have 
no impact on the water or environment. This zone is designed to protect 
mariners and spectators from the hazards associated with aerial 
fireworks displays.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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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

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; 
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0917 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0917  Safety Zone: Fireworks for USS GRAVELY 
Commissioning Ceremony, Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC.

    (a) Regulated area. The following area is a safety zone: specified 
waters of the Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina, as defined in 
33 CFR 3.25-20, on the navigable waters of Cape Fear River within an 
area bound by a line drawn from the following points: Latitude 
34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W; thence northeast to 
latitude 34[deg]13'57'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'05'' W; thence north to 
latitude 34[deg]14'11'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'07'' W; thence 
northwest to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'19'' W; 
thence west to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W; 
thence southeast to latitude 34[deg]14'07'' N, longitude 
077[deg]57'00'' W; thence south to latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude 
077[deg]56'58'' W; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 
500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
    (b) Definition. For the purposes of this part, Captain of the Port 
Representative means any U.S. Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or 
petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port, 
Hampton Roads, Virginia to act on his or her behalf.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina or his or 
her designated representatives.
    (2) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this 
safety zone shall:
    (i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any 
commissioned, warrant or petty officer on shore or on board a vessel 
that is displaying a U.S. Coast Guard Ensign.
    (ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty 
officer on shore or on board a vessel that is displaying a U.S. Coast 
Guard Ensign.
    (3) The Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina can be reached 
through the Sector Duty Officer at Sector North Carolina in Atlantic 
Beach, North Carolina at telephone number (252) 247-4570.
    (4) The Coast Guard Representatives enforcing the safety zone can 
be contacted on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 13 (165.65Mhz) and 
channel 16 (156.8 Mhz).
    (d) Enforcement period. This regulation will be in effect from 9 
p.m. to 10 p.m. on November 19, 2010.

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    Dated: September 23, 2010.
A. Popiel,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Sector North Carolina.
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