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Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pinellas Bayway Structure “E” (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, FL, 44586-44587 [E6-12528] :: Coast Guard :: Department Of Homeland Security :: Regulation Tracker :: Justia
Justia Regulation Tracker Department Of Homeland Security Coast Guard Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pinellas Bayway Structure “E” (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, FL, 44586-44587 [E6-12528]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pinellas Bayway Structure “E” (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, FL, 44586-44587 [E6-12528]
Download as PDF 44586 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 151 / Monday, August 7, 2006 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY openings for vessels to transit through the bridge. Coast Guard Background and Purpose The Pinellas Bayway ‘‘E’’ (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, Florida, currently opens on signal; except that, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need only open on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. The bridge provides vehicular access into and out of a popular county park. On June 23, 2006, the Coast Guard published a temporary final rule (71 FR 36010) at the request of Florida State Representative Rice’s office, on behalf of the local citizens, that stated the bridge will be required to only open on the hour and half-hour Fridays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows and vessels in distress shall be passed as necessary. However, after this temporary final rule was published, Florida State Representative Rice’s office, at the request of the local citizens revised their request for the opening of the bridge. The bridge shall open on signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour. 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD07–06–073] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pinellas Bayway Structure ‘‘E’’ (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, FL Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the regulations governing the operation of the Pinellas Bayway Structure ‘‘E’’ (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, Florida. This rule is needed to provide vehicular traffic relief during heavy vehicular traffic periods flowing into a nearby county park, as well as meeting the reasonable needs of mariners. This bridge will open on signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour until October 29, 2006. DATES: This rule is effective from August 7, 2006 until 7 p.m. on October 29, 2006. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket CGD07–06– 073 and are available for inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Seventh Coast Guard District, 909 S.E. 1st Avenue, Room 432, Miami, FL 33131, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Barry Dragon, Project Officer, Seventh Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch, at (305) 415–6743. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM. Publishing an NPRM was impracticable and contrary to the public interest, because the rule is needed to provide for vehicular traffic relief and provides provisions for vessels to transit through the area twice per hour. 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 Federal Register publication. This rule provides for scheduled bridge VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 Aug 04, 2006 Jkt 208001 Discussion of Rule The regulation was requested by Florida Representative Rice’s office on behalf of the residents of St. Petersburg Beach and will provide temporary relief for vehicular traffic during periods of heavy traffic traveling into and out of a nearby county park, while continuing to provide for the reasonable needs of navigation. The bridge will be required to open on signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour. Regulatory Evaluation 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. It is not ‘‘significant’’ under the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary, because the rule will allow for timed bridge openings. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612), we 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 would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, because the regulations provide for bridge openings, and the reasonable needs of navigation. Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. If this rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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). 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. E:\FR\FM\07AUR1.SGM 07AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 151 / Monday, August 7, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 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 would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in the 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. 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 would not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with RULES 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. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 Aug 04, 2006 Jkt 208001 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. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, from further environmental documentation. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an ‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion Determination’’ are not required for this rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. Regulations For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: I PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); Section 117.255 also issued under authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 Stat. 5039. 2. From August 7, 2006 through 7 p.m. on October 29, 2006, § 117.287(d)(3) is I PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44587 suspended and (d)(5) is added to read as follows: * * * * * § 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. * * * * * (d) * * * (5) Pinellas Bayway Structure ‘‘E’’ (SR 679) bridge, mile 113 at St. Petersburg Beach. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour. * * * * * Dated: July 17, 2006. D.W. Kunkel, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–12528 Filed 8–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2006–0322; FRL–8190–2] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Las Vegas Valley Carbon Monoxide Attainment Plan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is taking final action to approve a revised attainment plan, as modified to withdraw the motor vehicle emissions budget for 2030, for the Las Vegas Valley carbon monoxide nonattainment area as a revision to the Nevada state implementation plan. The revised attainment plan, as modified, includes revised base year and future year emissions inventories and a revised demonstration of continued attainment of the carbon monoxide national ambient air quality standard in Las Vegas Valley through 2020 based on the most recent emissions models and planning assumptions and establishes new motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is acting under section 110(k) of the Clean Air Act, which obligates the Agency to take action on State submittals of revisions to state implementation plans. The intended effect of this approval action is to update the carbon monoxide motor vehicle emissions budgets in the Las Vegas area and thereby make them available for the purposes of transportation conformity. DATES: This rule is effective on September 6, 2006. E:\FR\FM\07AUR1.SGM 07AUR1
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governing the operation of the Pinellas Bayway Structure ``E'' (SR 679)
Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach,
Pinellas County, Florida. This rule is needed to provide vehicular
traffic relief during heavy vehicular traffic periods flowing into a
nearby county park, as well as meeting the reasonable needs of
mariners. This bridge will open on signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour
until October 29, 2006.
DATES: This rule is effective from August 7, 2006 until 7 p.m. on
the docket are part of docket CGD07-06-073 and are available for
needed to provide for vehicular traffic relief and provides provisions
for vessels to transit through the area twice per hour.
The Pinellas Bayway ``E'' (SR 679) Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal
Waterway mile 113, St. Petersburg Beach, Pinellas County, Florida,
currently opens on signal; except that, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw
need only open on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes
after the hour. The bridge provides vehicular access into and out of a
popular county park.
On June 23, 2006, the Coast Guard published a temporary final rule
(71 FR 36010) at the request of Florida State Representative Rice's
office, on behalf of the local citizens, that stated the bridge will be
required to only open on the hour and half-hour Fridays from 2 p.m.
until 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays from 9 a.m.
until 7 p.m. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows and
vessels in distress shall be passed as necessary. However, after this
temporary final rule was published, Florida State Representative Rice's
office, at the request of the local citizens revised their request for
the opening of the bridge. The bridge shall open on signal, except that
office on behalf of the residents of St. Petersburg Beach and will
provide temporary relief for vehicular traffic during periods of heavy
traffic traveling into and out of a nearby county park, while
continuing to provide for the reasonable needs of navigation. The
bridge will be required to open on signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past the hour.
because the rule will allow for timed bridge openings.
and the reasonable needs of navigation.
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figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of
the Instruction, an ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a
``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' are not required for this rule.
under authority of Pub. L. 102-587, 106 Stat. 5039.
2. From August 7, 2006 through 7 p.m. on October 29, 2006, Sec.
117.287(d)(3) is suspended and (d)(5) is added to read as follows:
(5) Pinellas Bayway Structure ``E'' (SR 679) bridge, mile 113 at
St. Petersburg Beach. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and 30 minutes past
[FR Doc. E6-12528 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am]