Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/09/08/2011-22919/special-local-regulations-for-marine-events-temporary-change-of-dates-for-recurring-marine-events-in
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This rule is effective on September 17, 2011.
76 FR 55561
2011-22919
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-22919 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2011-22919
The Coast Guard will temporarily change the enforcement period of one special local regulation for a recurring marine event in the Fifth Coast Guard District, specifically the “Wilmington YMCA Triathlon” conducted on the waters of Wrightsville Channel near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This Special Local Regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event, which has been rescheduled from the last Saturday in September to the second-to-last Saturday in September. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic on Wrightsville Channel during the swimming portion of this event.
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-2011-0629 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0629 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. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
On July 27, 2011, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Temporary Change of Dates for Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District, Wrightsville Channel; Wrightsville Beach, NC in the Federal Register (76 FR 44877). We received no comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.
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 Register . The Coast Guard was informed about the changed date too late for the full delayed-effective date period to run. In addition, the public interest favors allowing the event to run at its scheduled time. The burden on the boating public will be low, consisting of a short restriction on vessel traffic in a limited area, with passage allowed when safe to do so. The benefit of allowing the event to continue as scheduled will be enjoyed by a large number of participants and spectators.
The YMCA sponsors the annual, “Wilmington YMCA Triathlon”, at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The Triathlon consists of three events: A running portion, a bike-riding portion, and a swimming portion. The swimming portion of the Triathlon takes place in the waters adjacent to Wrightsville Beach. A special local regulation is effective annually to create a safety zone for the swimming portion of the Triathlon.
The listing of annual recurring marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District, that specifies regulated area and enforcement date(s) are published in 33 CFR § 100.501. The Table to § 100.501 identifies marine events by Captain of the Port zone. This rule changes the date for the marine event listed on line No. 57 in the Table.
The regulation as specified on line No. 57 in the Table; indicates the Triathlon event should take place on September 24, 2011, although this year the event date will take place one week earlier, on September 17, 2011.
To provide for the safety of the participants, spectators and other transiting vessels, the Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel traffic in the event area during the swimming portion of the triathlon. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on September 17, 2011; vessels will not be able enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.Start Printed Page 55562
The Coast Guard is temporarily suspending the regulation listed at line No. 57 in Table to § 100.501 and will insert a new temporary regulation in the Table to § 100.501 on line No. 63, in order to reflect the change in the event date for this year. This change is needed to accommodate the change in date of the annual Triathlon. No other portion of the Table to § 100.501 or other provisions in § 100.501 shall be affected by this regulation.
This safety zone will restrict vessel movement on the specified waters of Wrightsville Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC. The regulated area will be established in the interest of participant safety during the swim portion of the “Wilmington YMCA Triathlon” and will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on September 17, 2011. The Coast Guard, at its discretion, when practical will allow the passage of vessels. During the Marine Event no vessel will be allowed to transit the regulated area unless the vessel receives permission from the Patrol Commander.
Any vessel transiting the regulated area must do so at a no-wake speed during the enforcement period. Nothing in this rule negates the requirement to operate at a safe speed as provided in the Navigational Rules and Regulations.
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. Although this regulation prevents traffic from transiting waters of Wrightsville Channel during the event, the effect of this regulation will not be significant due to the limited duration that the regulated area will be in effect. Extensive advance notification will be made to the maritime community via marine information broadcast and local area newspapers and radio stations so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, this rulemaking does not change the permanent regulated areas that have been published in 33 CFR 100.501, Table to § 100.501. Vessel traffic will be able to transit the regulated area before and after the triathlon races, when the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do so. Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
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. Small entities may include owners or operators of vessels intending to transit Wrightsville Channel from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on September 17, 2011.
This rule will not have a significant economic impact on substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. The regulation will be enforced for only two hours. Although the regulated area will apply to Motts, Banks and Wrightsville Channels, traffic may be allowed to pass within the regulated area with the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. In the case where the Patrol Commander authorizes passage through the regulated area, vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the swim course. The Patrol Commander will allow non-participating vessels to transit the event area once all swimmers are safely clear of navigation channels and vessel traffic areas. Before the enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to Start Printed Page 55563minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
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)(h), of the Instruction. This rule involves one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. This rule involves implementation of regulations within 33 CFR Part 100 that apply to organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States that may have potential for negative impact on the safety or other interest of waterway users and shore side activities in the event area. This special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the general public and event participants from potential hazards associated with movement of vessels near the event area.
2. In § 100.501, suspend line No. 57 in the Table to § 100.501.
3. In § 100.501, add line No. 63 in Table to § 100.501; to read as follows:
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District
59 September 17, 2011 Wilmington YMCA Triathlon Wilmington YMCA The waters of, and adjacent to, Wrightsville Channel from Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 28040), located at 34°12′18″ N, longitude 077°48′10″ W, to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 28080), located at 34°12′51″ N, longitude 77°48′53′ W.
[FR Doc. 2011-22919 Filed 9-7-11; 8:45 am]