Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/06/23/2017-13117/safety-zones-annual-fireworks-displays-within-the-sector-columbia-river-captain-of-the-port-zone
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Federal Register :: Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone
Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone
A Rule by the Coast Guard on 06/23/2017
This rule is effective July 4, 2017.
82 FR 28556
28556-28559 (4 pages)
Docket Number USCG-2017-0149
2017-13117
USCG-2017-0149
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2017-13117 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2017-13117
The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones at various locations in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port zone. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during fireworks displays. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River or a designated representative.
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The Coast Guard is establishing five new fireworks displays to be conducted during the 2017 season. These new safety zones are listed in existing 33 CFR 164.1315. Additionally, the Coast Guard is consolidating two fireworks display safety zones into the table in § 165.1315.
On April 7, 2017, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled, “Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone” (82 FR 16976). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this fireworks display. During the comment period that ended May 8, 2017, we received one comment. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, due to the first newly added fireworks display covered under this rule being conducted on July 4, 2017. Delaying this rule would be impractical as it would prevent the Coast Guard from ensuring the safety of spectators and vessels during the fireworks displays and immediate action is necessary to prevent possible loss of life and property.
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River has determined that fireworks displays create hazardous conditions for the maritime public because of the large number of vessels near the displays, as well as the noise, falling debris, and explosions that occur during the event. Because firework discharge sites pose a potential hazard to the maritime public, these safety zones are necessary in order to restrict vessel movement and reduce vessel congregation in the proximity of the firework discharge sites.
As noted above, we received one comment stating, “The Coast Guard should establish five new fireworks display safety zones at various locations in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port zone. In addition to adding new fireworks display safety zones, this proposed rule making would consolidate existing safety zones into one regulation and eliminate one safety zone listed in two regulations.” In essence, this comment restates what the rule is seeking to accomplish. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
The rule establishes five new fireworks display safety zones to revise 33 CFR 165.1315 to include multiple locations in the Sector Columbia River COTP Zone. The added safety zones would cover all waters of the Oregon Start Printed Page 28557coast, Tillamook Bay, the Columbia River and its tributaries, and the Clatskanie River, within a 450 yard radius of the launch site at the approximate locations listed in the table located in 33 CFR 165.1315. The safety zones will be enforced at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after the duration of the scheduled event. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled fireworks display. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zones. Vessel traffic would be able to safely transit around these safety zones which would impact small designated areas of the Oregon coast, Tillamook Bay, the Columbia River and its tributaries, and the Clatskanie River for less than 1 hour during the evening when commercial 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.
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 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary determination 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 safety zones that are approximately 3 hours in duration and would prohibit entry within 450 yards of the launch sites. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist and Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to Start Printed Page 28558coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels.
§ 165.1314
2. Remove § 165.1314.
3. Revise § 165.1315 to read as follows:
Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone.
(a) Safety zones. The following areas are designated safety zones: Waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, waters of the Siuslaw River, Yaquina River, Umpqua River, Clatskanie River, Tillamook Bay and waters of the Washington and Oregon Coasts, within a 450 yard radius of the launch site at the approximate locations listed in the following table:
Event name (typically)
Cinco de Mayo Fireworks Portland, OR One day in May 45°30′58″ N 122°40′12″ W.
Portland Rose Festival Fireworks Portland, OR One day in May or June 45°30′58″ N 122°40′12″ W.
Newport High School Graduation Fireworks Newport, OR One day in June 44°36′48″ N 124°04′10″ W.
Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Fireworks/River of Fire Festival Kennewick, WA One day in July 46°13′37″ N 119°08′47″ W.
Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July Fireworks Astoria, OR One day in July 46°11′34″ N 123°49′28″ W.
Waterfront Blues Festival Fireworks Portland, OR One day in July 45°30′42″ N 122°40′14″ W.
Florence Independence Day Celebration Florence, OR One day in July 43°58′09″ N 124°05′50″ W.
Oaks Park Association 4th of July Portland, OR One day in July 45°28′22″ N 122°39′59″ W.
City of Rainier/Rainier Days Rainier, OR One day in July 46°05′46″ N 122°56′18″ W.
Ilwaco July 4th Committee Fireworks/Independence Day at the Port Ilwaco, OR One day in July 46°18′17″ N 124°02′00″ W.
Celebrate Milwaukie Milwaukie, OR One day in July 45°26′33 N 122°38′44″ W.
Splash Aberdeen Waterfront Festival Aberdeen, WA One day in July 46°58′40″ N 123°47′45″ W.
City of Coos Bay July 4th Celebration/Fireworks Over the Bay Coos Bay, OR One day in July 43°22′06″ N 124°12′24″ W.
Arlington 4th of July Arlington, OR One day in July 45°43′23″ N 120°12′11 W.
East County 4th of July Fireworks Gresham, OR One day in July 45°33′32″ N 122°27′10″ W.
Port of Cascade Locks 4th of July Fireworks Cascade Locks, OR One day in July 45°40′15″ N 121°53′43″ W.
Clatskanie Heritage Days Fireworks Clatskanie, OR One Day in July 46°6′17″ N 123°12′02″ W.
Washougal 4th of July Washougal, WA One day in July 45°34′32″ N 122°22′53″ W.
City of St. Helens 4th of July Fireworks St. Helens, OR One day in July 45°51′54″ N 122°47′26″ W.
Waverly Country Club 4th of July Fireworks Milwaukie, OR One day in July 45°27′03″ N 122°39′18″ W.
Hood River 4th of July Hood River, OR One day in July 45°42′58″ N 121°30′32″ W.
Rufus 4th of July Fireworks Rufus, OR One day in July 45°41′39″ N 120°45′16″ W.
Winchester Bay 4th of July Fireworks Winchester Bay, OR One day in July 43°40′56″ N 124°11′13″ W.
Brookings, OR July 4th Fireworks Brookings, OR One day in July 42°02′39″ N 124°16′14″ W.
Maritime Heritage Festival St. Helens, OR One day in July 45°51′54″ N 122°47′26″ W.
Lynch Picnic West Linn, OR One day in July 45°23′37″ N 122°37′52″ W.
Yachats 4th of July Yachats, OR One day in July 44°18′38″ N 124°06′27″ W.
Lincoln City 4th of July Lincoln City, OR One day in July 44°55′28″ N 124°01′31″ W.
July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach Gold Beach, OR One day in July 42°25′30″ N 124°25′03″ W.
Gardiner 4th of July Gardiner, OR One day in July 43°43′55″ N 124°06′48″ W.
Huntington 4th of July Huntington, OR One day in July 44°18′02″ N 117°13′33″ W.
Toledo Summer Festival Toledo, OR One day in July 44°37′08″ N 123°56′24″ W.
Port Orford 4th of July Port Orford, OR One day in July 42°44′31″ N 124°29′30″ W.
The Dalles Area Fourth of July The Dalles, OR One day in July 45°36′18″ N 121°10′23″ W.
Roseburg Hometown 4th of July Roseburg, OR One day in July 43°12′58″ N 123°22′10″ W.
Newport 4th of July Newport, OR One day in July 44°37′40″ N 124°02′45″ W.
Cedco Inc./The Mill Casino Independence Day North Bend, OR One day in July 43°23′42″ N 124°12′55″ W.
Waldport 4th of July Waldport, OR One day in July 44°25′31″ N 124°04′44″ W.
Westport 4th of July Westport, WA One day in July 46°54′17″ N 124°05′59″ W.
The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry Ridgefield, WA One day in July 45°52′07″ N 122°43′53″ W.
Bandon 4th of July Bandon, OR One day in July 43°07′29″ N 124°25′05″ W.
Garibaldi Days Fireworks Garibaldi, OR One day in July 45°33′13″ N 123°54′56″ W.
Bald Eagle Days Cathlamet, WA One day in July 46°12′14″ N 123°23′17″ W.
Independence Day at the Fort Vancouver Vancouver, WA One Day in July 45°36′57″ N 122°40′09″ W.
Oregon Symphony Concert Fireworks Portland, OR One day in August or September 45°30′42″ N 122°40′14″ W.
Astoria Regatta Astoria, OR One day in August 46°11′34″ N 123°49′28″ W.
First Friday Milwaukie Milwaukie, OR One day in September 45°26′33″ N 122°38′44″ W.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Fireworks Portland, OR One day in October 45°31′14″ N 122°40′06″ W.
Willamette Falls Heritage Festival Oregon City, OR One day in October 45°21′44″ N 122°36′21″ W.
Veterans Day Celebration The Dalles, OR One day in November 45°36′18″ N 121°10′34″ W.
(b) Special requirements. Fireworks barges or launch sites on land used in locations stated in this section must display a sign. The sign will be affixed to the port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land and in close proximity to the shoreline facing the water labeled “FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY.” This will provide on-scene notice that the safety zone is, or will, be enforced on that day. This notice will consist of a diamond shaped sign, 4-foot by 4-foot, with a 3-inch orange retro-reflective border. The word “DANGER” will be 10-inch black block letters centered on the sign with the words “FIREWORKS” and “STAY AWAY” in 6-inch black block letters placed above and below the word “DANGER” respectively on a white background. An on-scene patrol vessel may enforce these safety zones at least 1 hour prior to the start and 1 hour after the conclusion of the fireworks display.
(c) Notice of enforcement. These safety zones will be activated and thus subject to enforcement, under the following conditions: The Coast Guard must receive an Application for Marine Event for each fireworks display; and, the Captain of the Port will cause notice of the enforcement of these safety zones to be made by all appropriate means to provide notice to the affected segments of the public as practicable, in accordance with § 165.7(a). The Captain of the Port will issue a Local Notice to Mariners notifying the public of activation and suspension of enforcement of these safety zones. Additionally, an on-scene Patrol Commander may be appointed to enforce the safety zones by limiting the transit of non-participating vessels in the designated areas described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(d) Enforcement period s. This section will be enforced at least 1 hour before and 1 hour after the duration of the event each day a barge or launch site with a “FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY” sign is located within any of the safety zones identified in paragraph (a) of this section and meets the criteria established in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
(e) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in subpart C of this part no person may enter or remain in the safety zone created in this section or bring, cause to be brought, or allow to remain in the safety zone created in this section any vehicle, vessel, or object unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. The Captain of the Port may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies with the enforcement of the safety zone.
(f) Authorization. All vessel operators who desire to enter the safety zone must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port or Designated Representative by contacting either the on-scene patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16 or the Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Command Center via telephone at (503) 861-6211.
§ 165.1316
4. Remove § 165.1316.
[FR Doc. 2017-13117 Filed 6-22-17; 8:45 am]