Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/11/09/2011-28850/safety-zone-temporary-change-for-recurring-fireworks-display-within-the-fifth-coast-guard-district
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Federal Register :: Safety Zone; Temporary Change for Recurring Fireworks Display Within the Fifth Coast Guard District, Wrightsville Beach, NC
A Rule by the Coast Guard on 11/09/2011
This rule is effective from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 26, 2011, except that amendatory instruction 2a suspending entry (d)10 in Sec. 165.506, Table to Sec. 165.506, is effective November 20, 2011 through November 26, 2011.
76 FR 69634
69634-69636 (3 pages)
Docket No. USCG-2011-0978
2011-28850
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-28850 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-28850
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This rule is effective from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 26, 2011, except that amendatory instruction 2a suspending entry (d)10 in § 165.506, Table to § 165.506, is effective November 20, 2011 through November 26, 2011.
Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0978 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0978 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 or email Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Edge, Prevention Department, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, Atlantic Beach, NC; telephone (252) 247-4525, email 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.
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 publishing an NPRM is impracticable and contrary to public interest since immediate action is needed to minimize potential danger to the public during the event. The Coast Guard did not receive notification of date change for this event in sufficient time to issue an NPRM and hold a comment period for this rulemaking. The potential dangers posed by fallout from pyrotechnic fireworks displays to vessel traffic transiting the waterway makes this safety zone necessary to provide for the safety of spectator craft and other vessels transiting the event area. For the safety concerns noted, it is in the public interest to have these regulations in effect during the event. The Coast Guard will issue broadcast notice to mariners to advise vessel operators of navigational restrictions. On scene Coast Guard and local law enforcement vessels will also provide actual notice to mariners.
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), and for the same reasons, 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, spectator craft and other vessels transiting the event area.
Fireworks display events are frequently held on or adjacent to navigable waters within the boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port Zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
This regulation temporarily changes the enforcement period and geographic location of the safety zone for one recurring marine event, described at (d)(10) of the Table to 33 CFR 165.506, that is normally scheduled to occur each year on the 4th Monday in November. This year, the event will take place on the 4th Saturday, November 26, 2011.
On November 26, 2011, the North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach, NC, will sponsor the “2011 NC Holiday Flotilla boat parade and fireworks”. The event will take place near Wrightsville Beach, NC, on the waters of Motts Channel and Banks Channel. The regulation at 33 CFR 165.506 is enforced annually for this event. The event will consist of approximately 40 sailboats and powerboats participating in a parade in the vicinity of the Wrightsville Beach, NC, and conclude with a fireworks display. Also, a fleet of spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the parade and fireworks. To provide for the safety of participants, spectators, and transiting vessels, the Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel traffic in the event area from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 26, 2011. The regulation at 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced for the duration of the event. Vessels may not enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the enforcement period and geographic location of the safety zone for this recurring event within the Fifth Coast Guard District. This regulation applies to only one marine event listed at (d)10 in the Table to § 165.506.
The Table to § 165.506, event (d)10 establishes the enforcement date and geographic location for the “North Carolina Holiday Flotilla”. This regulation temporarily changes the enforcement date from the fourth Monday in November to Saturday, November 26, 2011 and the location to latitude 34°12′19″ N, longitude 077°48′16″ W. The temporary safety zone will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 26, 2011, and will restrict general navigation in the regulated area during the event. The North Carolina Holiday Flotilla, which is the sponsor for this event, holds this event annually; however, they have changed the date of the event for 2011 so that it is outside the scope of the existing enforcement period. Except for participants and vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel will be allowed to enter or remain in the regulated area. These regulations are needed to control vessel traffic during the event to enhance the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels.Start Printed Page 69635
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. It is not “significant” under the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Although this rule prevents traffic from transiting a portion of Motts Channel and Banks Channel during the specified event, the effect of this regulation will not be significant due to the limited duration that the regulated area will be in effect and the extensive advance notifications that will be made to the maritime community via marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area newspapers so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, this rulemaking does not change the permanent regulated areas that have been published in 33 CFR 165.506, Table to § 165.506. In some cases vessel traffic may be able to transit the regulated area when the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do so.
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 would affect the following entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in Motts Channel or Banks Channel where this event is being held. This regulation will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because it will be enforced only during the event that will be patrolled by the Coast Guard patrol commander. 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. In some cases, vessels will be able to safely transit around the regulated area at various times, and, with the permission of the Patrol Commander, vessels may transit through the regulated area. Before the enforcement period, the Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
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, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, 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 Start Printed Page 69636Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.
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 which 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 establishes a safety zone. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
2. Amend § 165.506 as follows:
a. From November 20, 2011 through November 26, 2011 in § 165.506, Table to § 165.506, suspend entry (d)10.
b. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 26, 2011, in § 165.506, Table to § 165.506, add entry (d)(14) to read as follows:
(d) Enforcement period. * * *
14 November 26, 2011 Motts Channel, Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC, Safety Zone All waters of Motts Channel within a 300 yard radius of latitude 34°12′19″ N, longitude 077°48′16″ W, a position located on the east end of Bird Island, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Anthony Popiel,
[FR Doc. 2011-28850 Filed 11-8-11; 8:45 am]