Document ID: USCG-2022-0595-0003
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Safety Zone; Ironman Michigan, Frankfort Harbor, MI
Posted Date: 2022-09-12T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 175 (Monday, September 12, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55690-55692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19590]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2022-0595]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Ironman Michigan, Frankfort Harbor, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
certain waters of Betsie Lake in Frankfort, MI. This action is 
necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters 
during the swim portion of an Ironman event on September 11, 2022. This 
rulemaking would restrict usage by persons and vessels within the 
safety zone. At no time during the effective period may vessels transit 
the waters of Betsie Lake in the vicinity of a triangular shaped race 
course enclosed by the following three coordinates: 44[deg]37.80' N, -
086[deg]13.91' W to 44[deg]37.81' N, -086[deg]14.22' W to 44[deg]37.58' 
N, -086[deg]13.75' W, then back to the starting point. The race course 
will be marked by buoys. These restrictions apply to all perons and 
vessels during the effective period unless authorized by the Captain of 
the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 11, 2022, from 6 a.m. 
through 12 p.m.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2022-0595 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 
proposed rulemaking, call or email Chief Petty Officer Jeromy Sherrill, 
Sector Lake Michigan Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; 
telephone 414-747-7148, email [email protected].

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

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II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On June 23, 2022, the Coast Guard was notified by the event sponsor 
of its intent to host Ironman Michigan in Frankfort, MI on September 
11, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.. The swim will begin near Frankfort 
Municipal Marina in Betsie Lake. The race course will be triangular 
shaped area enclosed by the following coordinates: 44[deg]37.80' N, -
086[deg]13.91' W to 44[deg]37.81' N, -086[deg]14.22' W to 44[deg]37.58' 
N, -086[deg]13.75' W, then back to the starting point. The race course 
will be marked by buoys. In response, on July 18, 2022, the Coast Guard 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled Safety Zone; 
Ironman Michigan, Frankfort Harbor, MI (87 FR 42985). There we stated 
why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory 
action. During the comment period that ended August 18, 2022, we 
received 0 comments.
    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 would be impracticable because immediate action is needed to 
respond to the potential safety hazards associated with the event.

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 Sector Lake 
Michigan (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with 
the Michigan Ironman event would be a safety concern for anyone within 
the safety zone that is not participating in the event. The purpose of 
this rule is to ensure safety of vessels and the navigable waters in 
the safety zone before, during, and after the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published July 
18, 2022. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from 
the proposed rule in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a safety zone from 6 a.m. through 12 a.m. on 
September 11, 2022. The safety zone will cover all waters of Betsie 
Lake in the vicinity of a triangular shaped race course near Frankfort 
Municipal Marina in Frankfort, MI. The duration of the zone is intended 
to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, 
during, and after the triathlon event. No vessels or person would be 
permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from 
the COTP or a designated representative.

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 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 
characteristics of the safety zone. The safety zone created by this 
proposed rule will relatively small and is designed to minimize its 
impact on navigable waters. This proposed rule will prohibit entry into 
certain navigable waters of Betsie Lake in Frankfort, MI, and it is not 
anticipated to exceed 6 hours in duration. Thus, restrictions on vessel 
movement within that particular area are expected to be minimal. 
Moreover, under certain conditions vessels may still transit through 
the safety zone when permitted by the COTP Lake Michigan.

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 received 00 comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. 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

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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 6 hours that would prohibit entry within a 
relatively small portion of Betsie Lake. Normally such actions are 
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.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 165 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. 
00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0595 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0595  Safety Zone; Ironman Michigan, Frankfort, MI.

    (a) Location. All waters of Betsie Lake in the vicinity of a 
triangular shaped race course enclosed by the following three 
coordinates: 44[deg]37.80' N, -086[deg]13.91' W to 44[deg]37.81' N, -
086[deg]14.22' W to 44[deg]37.58' N, -086[deg]13.75' W, then back to 
the starting point.
    (b) Enforcement period. The safety zone described in paragraph (a) 
would be effective on September 11, 2022 from 6 a.m. through 12 p.m.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
section Sec.  165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this 
safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Lake Michigan (COTP) or a designated representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may 
be permitted by the COTP or a designated representative.
    (3) The ``designated representative'' of the COTP is any Coast 
Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated 
by the COTP to act on his or her behalf.
    (4) Persons and vessel operators desiring to enter or operate 
within the safety zone during the marine event must contact the COTP or 
an on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The COTP or 
an on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel 
operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must 
comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or an on-scene 
representative.

    Dated: August 30, 2022.
Joseph B. Parker,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2022-19590 Filed 9-9-22; 8:45 am]
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