Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/09/2011-29015/special-local-regulations-and-safety-zones-recurring-events-in-captain-of-the-port-boston-zone
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 100', 'art 165', 'art 100', 'art 165', 'arts 100', '§\u2009100', '§\u2009165']

This rule is effective December 9, 2011.
69622-69632 (11 pages)
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-29015 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-29015
Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG-2011-0109 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0109 in the “Keyword” box, and then clicking “Search.” This material is 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. Start Printed Page 69623and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mark Cutter of the Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston; telephone (617) 223-4000, email Mark.E.Cutter@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.
On June 28, 2011, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled: Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Boston Zone, in the Federal Register (76 FR 37690). We did not receive any comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.
The legal basis for this rule is 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231, 1233; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 454, 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize the Coast Guard to define regulatory safety zones and SLRs.
Marine events are annually held on a recurring basis on the navigable waters within the Coast Guard COTP Boston Zone. These events include fireworks displays, swim events, and other marine events. In the past, the Coast Guard has established SLRs, regulated navigation areas, and safety zones for these events individually to ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with these marine events. Issuing individual regulations annually has proved to be administratively cumbersome.
This rule will significantly relieve administrative overhead and consistently apprise the public in a timely manner through permanent publication in Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The Tables in this regulation list each recurring marine event requiring a regulated area as administered by the Coast Guard.
By establishing a permanent regulation containing these events, the Coast Guard will eliminate the need to establish temporary rules for events that occur on an annual basis. This limits the unnecessary burden of continually establishing temporary rules every year.
This rulemaking amends, removes, and adds regulations that better meet the Coast Guard's intended purpose of ensuring safety during these events.
The Coast Guard has also identified a number of events in 33 CFR part 100 which would be more appropriately located in 33 CFR part 165. This rule amends local regulations contained in 33 CFR part 100 to move firework displays to part 165, a citation that better meets the Coast Guard's intended purpose of ensuring safety during these events.
The Coast Guard is revising section 33 CFR 100.114, and adding sections 33 CFR 100.130, and 33 CFR 165.118. The changes remove nine outdated regulated areas and establish 43 new permanent regulated areas. The rule applies to each recurring marine event listed in the attached TABLES in the Coast Guard COTP Boston Zone. The TABLES provide the event name, sponsor, and type, as well as approximate dates and locations of the events. Notifications will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and/or Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then exact dates and times of the enforcement period will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register.
The particular size of the safety zones established for each event will be reevaluated on an annual basis in accordance with Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 07-02, Marine Safety at Firework Displays, the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1123, Code for Fireworks Displays (70-foot distance per inch of diameter of the fireworks mortars), and other pertinent regulations and publications.
This regulation prevents persons and vessels from transiting areas specifically designated as SLRs or safety zones during the periods of enforcement to ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with listed marine events. Only event sponsors, designated participants, and official patrol vessels will be allowed to enter safety zones and SLR areas. Spectators and other vessels not registered as event participants may not enter the regulated areas without the permission of the COTP or the designated representatives.
All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP Boston or the designated on-scene representative. Entering into, transiting through, mooring or anchoring within the regulated areas is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Boston or the designated on scene representative.
We did not receive any comments to the proposed rule.
The Coast Guard determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action for the following reasons: vessels will only be restricted from safety zones and SLR areas for a short duration of time unless otherwise noted; vessels may transit in portions of the affected waterway except for those areas covered by the safety zones; the Coast Guard has promulgated safety zones or SLRs in accordance with 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 for all event areas in the past and has not received notice of any negative impact caused by any of the safety zones or SLRs. Reasonable notifications will also be made by Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) and Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM) well in advance of the events.
The effect of this action simply establishes locations or the approximate dates on which the existing regulations would be enforced and consolidates them within one regulation. No new or additional restrictions would be imposed on vessel traffic.
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 Start Printed Page 69624owned 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: owners or operators of vessels intending to transit, fish, or anchor in the areas where marine events are being held. For the reasons outlined above, this rule would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to assist small entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking.
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 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 is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraphs (34)(g) and (h), of the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of safety zones and special local regulations in support of marine events. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
Start Printed Page 69625 Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
2. Remove the following entries in the “Fireworks Display Table” in
a. 100.114(5.1) including the Table heading for “MAY”;
b. 100.114(7.6);
c. 100.114(7.7);
d. 100.114(7.9);
e. 100.114(7.178);
f. 100.114(7.23);
g. 100.114(8.7);
h. 100.114(9.1); and
i. 100.114(12.1).
3. Add § 100.130 to read as follows:
This section applies to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. The regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1 of this section. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be provided to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and/or Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Mariners should consult the Federal Register or their LNM to remain apprised of minor schedule or event changes. First Coast Guard District LNM can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/​. The Sector Boston Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at http://www.homeport.uscg.mil. Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section are still required to submit a marine event permit application in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
• Time: 12:00 pm to 13:00 pm.
6.1 Sea-Doo Regional Championships • Event Type: PWC Race. • Sponsor: Toyota.
• Time: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm daily.
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• Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
5. Add § 165.118 to read as follows:
The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. These regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1 of this section. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and/or Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Mariners should consult the Federal Register or their LNM to remain apprised of minor schedule or event changes. First Coast Guard District LNM can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/​. The Sector Boston Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at: http://www.homeport.uscg.mil. Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section are still required to submit a marine event permit application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
6.1 Sand and Sea Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc.
• Time: 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
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• Time: 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Time: 08:30 am to 10:00 am.
7.1 City of Lynn 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Firework Display. • Sponsor: City of Lynn. • Date: July 3rd, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
7.2 Gloucester July 4th Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: The Gloucester Fund. • Date: July 3rd, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
7.3 Manchester by the Sea Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Manchester Parks and Recreation Department.
• Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
7.4 Weymouth 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Weymouth 4th of July Committee.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
7.5 Beverly 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Beverly Harbormaster. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
7.6 Beverly Farms 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Farms-Pride 4th of July Committee.
• Time: 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
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7.7 Boston Pops Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Boston 4 Celebrations. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
7.8 City of Salem Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: City of Salem.
• Time: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
7.9 Marblehead 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Marblehead.
• Time: 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
7.10 Plymouth 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: July 4 Plymouth, Inc.
7.11 Town of Nahant Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Nahant.
7.12 Town of Revere Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Revere.
7.13 Yankee Homecoming Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Yankee Homecoming.
7.14 Hingham 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Hingham Lions Club.
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7.15 Ipswich Independence Day Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Trustees of the Foundation. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.16 Salisbury Maritime Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc.
7.17 Salisbury 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Chamber of Commerce.
• Time: 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
7.18 Charles River 1-Mile Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Charles River Swimming Club, Inc.
• Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
• Location: All waters of Charles River between the Longfellow Bridge and the Harvard Bridge within the following points (NAD 83):
7.19 Swim Across America Boston • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Swim Across America.
• Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
7.20 Joppa Flats Open Water Mile • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Newburyport YMCA.
• Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
7.21 Swim Across America Nantasket Beach • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Swim Across America.
• Time: 7:00 am to 9:30 am.
8.1 Beverly Homecoming Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Beverly Harbormaster.
8.2 Celebrate Revere Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Revere.
8.3 Gloucester Fisherman Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Gloucester Fisherman Athletic Association.
• Time: 7:30 am to 8:30 am.
8.4 Urban Epic Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Tri-Maine/Urban Epic Events.
• Time: 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
8.5 Celebrate the Clean Harbor Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: New England Marathon Swimming Association.
• Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
9.1 Gloucester Schooner Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Stage Fort Park Gloucester.
• Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
9.2 Plymouth Yacht Club Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Plymouth Yacht Club. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
9.3 Somerville Riverfest Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Federal Realty Investment Trust.
• Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
9.5 Plymouth Rock Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Fast Forward Race Management.
9.6 Duxbury Beach Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Duxbury Beach Triathlon.
• Time: 08:30 am to 09:30 am.
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10.1 Intercontinental Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Intercontinental Hotel.
• Time: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
12.1 First Night Boston Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: First Night, Inc.
• Time: 11:30 pm to 12:30 am.
[FR Doc. 2011-29015 Filed 11-8-11; 8:45 am]