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A Rule by the Coast Guard on 04/19/2010
20294-20297 (4 pages)
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2010-8861 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2010-8861
The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily change the enforcement period of special local regulations for recurring marine events in the Fifth Coast Guard District. These regulations apply to only two recurring marine events that conduct power boat races. Special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in portions of the Western Branch, Elizabeth River, VA, and North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD during each event.
Effective Date: This rule is effective in the CFR on April 19, 2010. This rule is effective with actual notice for purposes of enforcement from April 17, 2010 through May 31, 2010.
Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0102 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0102 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.
If you have questions on this temporary rule, call LT Tiffany Duffy, Project Manager, Sector Hampton Roads, Waterways Management Division, United States Coast Guard; telephone 757-668-5580, e-mail Tiffany.A.Duffy@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
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 delaying the effective date would be contrary to the public interest since immediate action is needed to ensure the public's safety during the Virginia State Hydroplane Championships and the Geico Offshore Grand Prix.
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 Start Printed Page 20295Register. Delaying the effective date would be contrary to the public interest since immediate action is needed to ensure the public's safety during the Virginia State Hydroplane Championships and the Geico Offshore Grand Prix.
This regulation temporarily changes the enforcement period of special local regulations for recurring marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District. This regulation applies to two marine events in 33 CFR 100.501, Table to § 100.501.
On April 17 and 18, 2010, the Virginia Boat Racing Association will sponsor the “Virginia State Hydroplane Championship” hydroplane races on the waters of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River near Portsmouth, Virginia. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective annually for this river boat race marine event. The event will consist of approximately 60 hydroplane powerboats conducting high-speed competitive races on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of Portsmouth City Park, Portsmouth, Virginia. A fleet of spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the competition. To provide for the safety of participants, spectators, support and transiting vessels, the Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel traffic in the event area during the hydroplane races. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 would be enforced for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 17 and 18, 2010, vessels may not enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
The Offshore Performance Association (OPA) Racing LLC annually sponsors the “Offshore Grand Prix”, on the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean near Ocean City, MD. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective annually for the Ocean City Offshore race marine event. The event is conducted on the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean along the shoreline near Ocean City, MD. The event consists of approximately 50 V-hull and twin-hull inboard hydroplanes racing in heats counter-clockwise around an oval race course. A fleet of spectator vessels is anticipated to gather nearby to view the competition. Therefore, to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.501 would be enforced for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 30 and 31, 2010, vessels may not enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Due to the need for vessel control during the event, vessel traffic will be temporarily restricted to provide for the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels.
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations on specified waters of the Western Branch, Elizabeth River, near Portsmouth, Virginia; and North Atlantic Ocean near Ocean City, MD. The regulated areas will be established in the interest of public safety during the Virginia State Hydroplane Championships and the Geico Offshore Grand Prix, and will be enforced on April 17 until April 18, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on May 30 until May 31, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to the safety zone will be restricted during the specified date and times or until the powerboat races are complete, whichever is sooner. Except for participants and vessels authorized by the Captain of the Port or his Representative, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.
This rule would affect the following entities, some of which might be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the areas where marine events are being held. This regulation will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because it will be enforced only during marine events that have been permitted by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port will ensure that small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring when it is safe to do so. This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: (i) In some cases, vessels will be able to safely transit around the regulated area at various times; (ii) with the permission of the Patrol Commander, vessels may transit through the regulated area; and (iii) before the enforcement period, the Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees Start Printed Page 20296who 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.
2. In § 100.501, suspend line No. 31 and 38 in the Table to § 100.501.
3. In § 100.501 on April 17 and 18, 2010, add line No. 58 in Table to § 100.501; on May 30 and 31, 2010, add line No. 59 in Table to § 100.501; to read as follows:
§ 100.501-T05-0102
Table To § 100.501.—All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983.Start Printed Page 20297
58 April 17-April 18, 2010 Virginia state hydroplane championships Virginia Boat Racing Association The waters of the Western Branch, Elizabeth River bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude 36°50′06″ N, longitude 076°22′27″ W, thence to latitude 36°50′06″ N, longitude 076°21′57″ W, thence to latitude 36°50′15″ N, longitude 076°21′55.8″ W, thence to latitude 36°50′15″ N, longitude 076°22′27″ W, thence to point of origin.
59 May 30-May 31, 2010 Ocean City Maryland Offshore Grand Prix Offshore Performance Association, OPA Racing, LLC The waters of the Atlantic Ocean commencing at a point on the shoreline at latitude 38°25′42″ N, longitude 075°03′06″ W; thence east southeast to latitude 38°25′30″ N, longitude 075°02′12″ W, thence south southwest parallel to the Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38°19′12″ N, longitude 075°03′48″ W; thence west northwest to the shoreline at latitude 38°19′30″ N, longitude 075°05′00″ W. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line drawn from a position along the shoreline near Ocean City, MD at latitude 38°22′25.2″ N, longitude 075°03′49.4″ W, thence easterly to latitude 38°22′00.4″ N, longitude 075°02′34.8″ W, thence southwesterly to latitude 38°19′35.9″ N, longitude 075°03′35.4″ W, thence westerly to a position near the shoreline at latitude 38°20′05″ N, longitude 075°04′48.4″ W, thence northerly along the shoreline to the point of origin.
[FR Doc. 2010-8861 Filed 4-16-10; 8:45 am]