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Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded With Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth Coast Guard District; Stay (Suspension), 1360-1362 [2011-185]
Download as PDF 1360 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. ACTION: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Milton (LA 92) bridge across the Vermillion River, mile 37.6, in Milton, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to allow timely bridge rehabilitation to improve overall traffic, boat and pedestrian safety. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on January 10, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 1063 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–1063 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or e-mail Mr. Jim Wetherington, Bridge Management Specialist, District 8 Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2132; e-mail james.r.wetherington@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requests a temporary deviation from the published regulation for the Milton (LA 92) bridge (4 feet vertical clearance when closed at mean High water) across the Vermillion River as required by 33 CFR 117.5: Except as otherwise authorized or required by this part, drawbridges must open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request or signal to open is given in accordance with this subpart. Currently, according to 33 CFR 117.509(b)(4), the draw of the Milton (LA 92) bridge shall open on signal; except that from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requests a deviation to allow the bridge to remain closed to marine traffic from 12:01 a.m. on January 10, 2011 through wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:40 Jan 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2011. This time period has been coordinated through the waterway users and the responsible Coast Guard Units. There is no alternative route around the project. This deviation will allow the rehabilitation of the bridge to be completed in a timely fashion. This rehab is necessary to extend the bridge life and optimize traffic and boat operations. It will also improve overall traffic, boat and pedestrian safety. The deviation dates and schedule were chosen to minimize significant effect on vessel traffic. Any vessel that does not require an opening of the drawspan may pass at any time; the vertical clearance is four feet mean high water when closed. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. This deviation may be terminated/cancelled at anytime via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Dated: December 21, 2010. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–168 Filed 1–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [USCG–2010–1115] RIN 1625–AA11 Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded With Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth Coast Guard District; Stay (Suspension) Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District is temporarily staying (suspending) reporting requirements under the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) established by 33 CFR 165.830 for barges loaded with certain dangerous cargoes (CDC barges) in the inland rivers area, Eighth Coast Guard District. During this suspension, the Coast Guard will analyze future reporting needs and evaluate possible changes in CDC reporting requirements. A final rule will either lift the suspension and restore the obligation of the affected public to comply with the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 existing reporting requirements, modify those requirements, or repeal the RNA. This suspension of the CDC reporting requirements in no way relieves towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges in the RNA from their dangerous cargo or vessel arrival and movement reporting obligations currently in effect under other regulations or placed into effect under appropriate Coast Guard authority. DATES: Effective midnight January 15, 2011, 33 CFR 165.830(d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) are stayed until midnight January 15, 2013. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 1115 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–1115 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this temporary rule, call or e-mail LT Jennifer S. Makowski, Coast Guard; telephone 504– 671–2266, e-mail: Jennifer.S.Makowski@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information 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)(3)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it would be impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest. The contract for the current CDC barge reporting system at the Inland River Vessel Movement Center (IRVMC) was extended to January 2011. In late December 2010 it was determined that the IRVMC reporting requirements E:\FR\FM\10JAR1.SGM 10JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2011 / Rules and Regulations wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 would be suspended for a two-year period beginning at midnight January 15, 2011. As of January 16, 2011, the Coast Guard will have no way to receive and process reports. The short time span between late December and January 15 makes it impracticable to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) about suspension of the reporting requirements of 33 CFR 165.830 or to take public comments on the same. We believe prior notice and comment is unnecessary because we expect the affected public will have no objection to the temporary suspension of regulatory requirements. Prior notice and comment is also contrary to the public interest because there is no public purpose served by continuing to require reports when there is no mechanism for receiving or processing those reports. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1), a substantive rule that relieves a restriction may be made effective less than 30 days after publication. This temporary final rule, suspending the reporting requirements and thereby relieving the regulatory restriction on towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers provided by 33 CFR 165.830, takes effect at midnight on January 15, 2011, less than 30 days after publication. suspension in no way relieves towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges from their dangerous cargo or vessel arrival and movement reporting obligations currently in effect under other regulations or placed into effect under appropriate Coast Guard authority. Background and Purpose The legal basis for this rulemaking is the Coast Guard’s authority to establish regulated navigation areas, under 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Public Law 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. A RNA is a water area within a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established, to control vessel traffic in a place determined to have hazardous conditions. 33 CFR 165.10; Commandant Instruction Manual M16704.3A, 1–6. The purpose of this temporary final rule is to suspend the reporting requirements for CDC barges imposed by the RNA created in 33 CFR 165.830. This temporary rule relieves the towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges from the reporting requirements for a two-year period. Discussion of Rule During the suspension of reporting requirements, towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges will be relieved of their obligation to report their CDCs under 33 CFR 165.830(d), (f), (g), and (h). This Small Entities 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 owned 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 which may be small entities: owners or operators of CDC barges intending to transit the Inland Rivers in the Eighth Coast Guard District during this two-year period. This rule will not have a significant economic impact on those entities or a substantial number of any small entities for the following reason. This rule suspends reporting requirements for two years. Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), we offer to assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they can VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:40 Jan 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 Regulatory Analyses We developed this temporary final rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders. Regulatory Planning and Review This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. This rule is temporary and limited in nature by suspending CDC barge reporting requirements during a two-year period, creating no undue delay to vessel traffic in the regulated area. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1361 better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. 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. Collection of Information This rule calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520). Federalism A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for federalism. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires 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 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. Taking of Private Property This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. Civil Justice Reform This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. E:\FR\FM\10JAR1.SGM 10JAR1 1362 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 6 / Monday, January 10, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Protection of Children We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may disproportionately affect children. Indian Tribal Governments 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. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 Energy Effects 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 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 Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211. Technical Standards The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. 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 involves a two-year suspension of the reporting requirements in a RNA for CDC barges. This temporary rule suspends the reporting requirements established for CDC barges transiting the inland rivers, Eighth Coast Guard District. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. 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 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. Amend 33 CFR 165.830 by staying paragraphs (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) from midnight January 15, 2011 to midnight January 15, 2013. ■ Dated: December 22, 2010. Mary E. Landry, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–185 Filed 1–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 14:40 Jan 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2010–1136] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Ice Conditions for the Baltimore Captain of Port Zone Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary interim rule with request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in all navigable waters of the Captain of the Port Baltimore zone. The temporary safety zone restricts vessels from transiting the zone during the effective period, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Baltimore, or his designated representative. This safety zone is necessary to protect mariners from the hazards associated with ice in the navigable waterways. DATES: This rule is effective in the CFR on January 10, 2011 through April 15, 2011. This rule is effective with actual notice for purposes of enforcement on December 22, 2010. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before February 9, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2010–1136 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. (3) Mail: 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– 0001. (4) Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. SUMMARY: If you have questions on this temporary interim rule, call or e-mail Ronald L. Houck, Sector Baltimore Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 410–576–2674, e-mail Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. If you have FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security VerDate Mar<15>2010 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10JAR1.SGM 10JAR1
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[USCG-2010-1115]
Guard District; Stay (Suspension)
SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District is temporarily
staying (suspending) reporting requirements under the Regulated
Navigation Area (RNA) established by 33 CFR 165.830 for barges loaded
with certain dangerous cargoes (CDC barges) in the inland rivers area,
Eighth Coast Guard District. During this suspension, the Coast Guard
will analyze future reporting needs and evaluate possible changes in
CDC reporting requirements. A final rule will either lift the
suspension and restore the obligation of the affected public to comply
with the existing reporting requirements, modify those requirements, or
repeal the RNA. This suspension of the CDC reporting requirements in no
way relieves towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers
responsible for CDC barges in the RNA from their dangerous cargo or
Guard authority.
DATES: Effective midnight January 15, 2011, 33 CFR 165.830(d), (e),
(f), (g), and (h) are stayed until midnight January 15, 2013.
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1115 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1115 in the
temporary rule, call or e-mail LT Jennifer S. Makowski, Coast Guard;
telephone 504-671-2266, e-mail: Jennifer.S.Makowski@uscg.mil. If you
unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest. The contract for the
current CDC barge reporting system at the Inland River Vessel Movement
Center (IRVMC) was extended to January 2011. In late December 2010 it
was determined that the IRVMC reporting requirements
would be suspended for a two-year period beginning at midnight January
15, 2011. As of January 16, 2011, the Coast Guard will have no way to
receive and process reports. The short time span between late December
and January 15 makes it impracticable to issue a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) about suspension of the reporting requirements of 33
CFR 165.830 or to take public comments on the same. We believe prior
notice and comment is unnecessary because we expect the affected public
will have no objection to the temporary suspension of regulatory
requirements. Prior notice and comment is also contrary to the public
interest because there is no public purpose served by continuing to
require reports when there is no mechanism for receiving or processing
midnight on January 15, 2011, less than 30 days after publication.
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. A RNA is a water
area within a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels
The purpose of this temporary final rule is to suspend the
reporting requirements for CDC barges imposed by the RNA created in 33
CFR 165.830. This temporary rule relieves the towing vessel operators
and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges from the
reporting requirements for a two-year period.
165.830(d), (f), (g), and (h). This suspension in no way relieves
our analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.
reviewed it under that Order. This rule is temporary and limited in
nature by suspending CDC barge reporting requirements during a two-year
period, creating no undue delay to vessel traffic in the regulated
for the following reason. This rule suspends reporting requirements for
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule involves a two-year suspension
of the reporting requirements in a RNA for CDC barges.
This temporary rule suspends the reporting requirements established
for CDC barges transiting the inland rivers, Eighth Coast Guard
District. Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, an
2. Amend 33 CFR 165.830 by staying paragraphs (d), (e), (f), (g), and
(h) from midnight January 15, 2011 to midnight January 15, 2013.