80 FR 29949 - Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-12635 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 100 (Tuesday, May 26, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29949-29952] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12635] [[Page 29949]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2014-0300] RIN 1625-AA00 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is adding twenty three new fireworks display safety zones at various locations in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port zone. The Coast Guard amended the regulatory text to clarify that the coordinates for all safety zones are approximate. The Coast Guard corrected the locations of nine existing and ten new fireworks events in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port zone. In addition, the Coast Guard is changing the format of the existing regulation by incorporating a fireworks event table for ease of use. DATES: This rule is effective June 25, 2015. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of Docket Number [USCG-2014-0300]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on ``Open Docket Folder'' on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2014-0300 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: 202-493-2251. (3) Mail or Delivery: Mail or Delivery: 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. Deliveries accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329. See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for further instructions on submitting comments. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these three methods. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Kenneth Lawrenson, Waterways Management Division, Marine Safety Unit Portland, Coast Guard; telephone 503-240-9319, email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Acronyms DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking SNPRM Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking A. Regulatory History and Information The Coast Guard published an NPRM in the Federal Register entitled ``Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone'' on June 18, 2014. The Coast Guard published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on February 24, 2015 with a comment period ending on March 26, 2015 (see 80 FR 9673). The SNPRM was published to correct coordinates of 19 of the fireworks displays and to clarify that the coordinates of the safety zones are approximate. Specifically, the SNPRM corrected the location of the safety zones for the following fireworks events: Cinco de Mayo, Tri-City Chamber of Commerce, Cedco Inc., Florence Independence Day Celebration, Ilwaco July 4th Independence Day at the Port, East County 4th of July, City of St. Helens 4th of July, Hood River 4th of July, Rufus 4th of July, Maritime Heritage Festival, Lynch Picnic, July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach, Roseburg Hometown 4th of July, Newport 4th of July, The Mill Casino Independence Day, Westport 100th Anniversary, Westport 4th of July, The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night. Additionally, we found a duplicate entry for the Hood River 4th of July event. B. Basis and Purpose The legal basis for this rule is: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which collectively authorize the Coast Guard to establish regulatory safety zones for safety and environmental purposes. The safety zones are being implemented to help ensure the safe navigation of maritime traffic in the Sector Columbia River Area of Responsibility during fireworks displays. Fireworks displays create hazardous conditions for the maritime public because of the large number of vessels that congregate near the displays, as well as the noise, falling debris, and explosions that occur during the event. Because firework discharge sites can pose a hazard to the maritime public, these safety zones are necessary in order to restrict vessel movement and reduce vessel congregation in the proximity of the firework discharge sites. C. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule Two comments to the SNPRM were submitted and no requests for a public meeting were received by the Coast Guard. Both comments were submitted by the fireworks display provider and requested corrections to two locations. The first comment stated that the location of the Astoria Regatta Firework display has changed to a different location from which was published in the SNPRM. The Coast Guard has verified this position with the firework coordinator and replaced the previous geographic latitude and longitude. The second comment stated that the location of the Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July Firework display has changed to a different location from which was published in the SNPRM. The Coast Guard has verified this position with the firework coordinator and replaced the previous geographic latitude and longitude. D. Discussion of the Final Rule The Final Rule modifies the safety zone by incorporating new areas that encompass waters within a 450 yard radius of the launch site at the approximate locations listed in the tables. Additionally, The Final Rule amends the positions of the following fireworks displays in order to accurately reflect the approximate locations of the fireworks displays: [[Page 29950]] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event name (typically) Event location Date of event Latitude Longitude -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cinco de Mayo Fireworks Portland, OR...................... One day in May.................... 45[deg]30'58'' N....... 122[deg]40'12'' W Display. Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Kennewick, WA..................... One day in July................... 46[deg]13'37'' N....... 119[deg]08'47'' W. Fireworks Display, Columbia Park. Cedco Inc. Fireworks Display.. North Bend, OR.................... One day in July................... 43[deg]23'42'' N....... 124[deg]12'55'' W. Florence Independence Day Florence, OR...................... One day in July................... 43[deg]58'09'' N....... 124[deg]05'50'' W. Celebration. Ilwaco July 4th Committee Ilwaco, OR........................ One day in July................... 46[deg]18'17'' N....... 124[deg]02'00'' W. Fireworks/Independence Day at the Port. East County 4th of July Gresham, OR....................... One day in July................... 45[deg]33'32'' N....... 122[deg]27'10'' W. Fireworks. City of St. Helens 4th of July St. Helens, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]51'54'' N....... 122[deg]47'26'' W. Fireworks Display. Hood River 4th of July........ Hood River, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]42'58'' N....... 121[deg]30'32'' W. Rufus 4th of July Fireworks... Rufus, OR......................... One day in July................... 45[deg]41'39'' N....... 120[deg]45'16'' W. Maritime Heritage Festival.... St. Helens, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]51'54'' N....... 122[deg]47'26'' W. Lynch Picnic.................. West Linn, OR..................... One day in July................... 45[deg]23'37'' N....... 122[deg]37'52'' W. July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach, OR.................... One day in July................... 42[deg]25'30'' N....... 124[deg]25'03'' W. Gold Beach. Roseburg Hometown 4th of July. Roseburg, OR...................... One day in July................... 43[deg]12'58'' N....... 123[deg]22'10'' W. Newport 4th of July........... Newport, OR....................... One day in July................... 44[deg]37'40'' N....... 124[deg]02'45'' W. The Mill Casino Independence North Bend, OR.................... One day in July................... 43[deg]23'42'' N....... 124[deg]12'55'' W. Day. Westport 100th Anniversary.... Westport, WA...................... One day in June................... 46[deg]54'17'' N....... 124[deg]05'59'' W. Westport 4th of July.......... Westport, WA...................... One day in July................... 46[deg]54'17'' N....... 124[deg]05'59'' W. The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry Ridgefield, WA.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]52'07'' N....... 122[deg]43'53'' W. Leukemia and Lymphoma Light Portland, OR...................... One day in October................ 45[deg]31'14'' N....... 122[deg]40'06'' W. the Night Fireworks Display. Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July Astoria, OR....................... One day in July................... 46[deg]11'44'' N....... 123[deg]48'25'' W. Fireworks. Astoria Regatta............... Astoria, OR....................... One day in August................. 46[deg]11'44'' N....... 123[deg]48'25'' W. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finally, the final rule places the regulated areas into a table format, rather than a narrative format used previously. E. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on these statutes and executive orders. 1. Regulatory Planning and Review 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 Executive Order 12866 or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. The Coast Guard bases this finding on the fact that the safety zones listed will be in place for a limited period of time and are minimal in duratioN 2. Impact on Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have considered the impact of this rule on small entities. 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 may affect the following entities, some of which may be small entities: The owners and operators of vessels intending to operate in the area covered by the safety zone. The rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because the safety zones will only be in effect for a limited period of time. Additionally, vessels can still transit through the zone with the permission of the Captain of the Port. Before the effective period, we will publish advisories in the Local Notice to Mariners available to users of the river. Maritime traffic will be able to schedule their transits around the safety zone. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it. 3. Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the 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 the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, above. 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. 4. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). 5. Federalism A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism. 6. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. 7. 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 [[Page 29951]] aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule would not result in such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. 8. Taking of Private Property This rule would not cause a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. 9. 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 10. 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 11. Indian Tribal Governments This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it would 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. 12. Energy Effects This rule is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. 13. Technical Standards This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. 14. Environment 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 made a preliminary determination 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 involves the amendment and addition of safety zones in 33 CFR 165.1315. This rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from 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 is amending 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 0 2. Revise Sec. 165.1315 to read as follows: Sec. 165.1315 Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Safety zones. The following areas are designated safety zones: Waters of the Columbia River and its tributaries, waters of the Siuslaw River, Yaquina River, and Umpqua River, and waters of the Washington and Oregon coasts, within a 450 yard radius of the launch site at the approximate locations listed in the following table: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event name (typically) Event location Date of event Latitude Longitude -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cinco de Mayo Fireworks Portland, OR...................... One day in May.................... 45[deg]30'58'' N....... 122[deg]40'12'' W. Display. Portland Rose Festival Portland, OR...................... One day in May or June............ 45[deg]30'58'' N....... 122[deg]40'12'' W. Fireworks Display. Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Kennewick, WA..................... One day in July................... 46[deg]13'37'' N....... 119[deg]08'47'' W. Fireworks Display, Columbia Park. Cedco Inc. Fireworks Display.. North Bend, OR.................... One day in July................... 43[deg]23'42'' N....... 124[deg]12'55'' W. Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July Astoria, OR....................... One day in July................... 46[deg]11'44'' N....... 123[deg]48'25'' W. Fireworks. Waterfront Blues Festival Portland, OR...................... One day in July................... 45[deg]30'42'' N....... 122[deg]40'14'' W. Fireworks. Oregon Symphony Concert Portland, OR...................... One day in August or September.... 45[deg]30'42'' N....... 122[deg]40'14'' W. Fireworks Display. Florence Independence Day Florence, OR...................... One day in July................... 43[deg]58'09'' N....... 124[deg]05'50'' W. Celebration. Oaks Park Association......... Portland, OR...................... One day in July................... 45[deg]28'22'' N....... 122[deg]39'59'' W. City of Rainier/Rainier Days.. Rainier, OR....................... One day in July................... 46[deg]05'46'' N....... 122[deg]56'18'' W. Ilwaco July 4th Committee Ilwaco, OR........................ One day in July................... 46[deg]18'17'' N....... 124[deg]02'00'' W. Fireworks/Independence Day at the Port. Celebrate Milwaukie........... Milwaukie, OR..................... One day in July................... 45[deg]26'33'' N....... 122[deg]38'44'' W. Splash Aberdeen Waterfront Aberdeen, WA...................... One day in July................... 46[deg]58'40'' N....... 123[deg]47'45'' W. Festival. City of Coos Bay July 4th Coos Bay, OR...................... One day in July................... 43[deg]22'06'' N....... 124[deg]12'24'' W. Celebration/Fireworks Over the Bay. Arlington 4th of July......... Arlington, OR..................... One day in July................... 45[deg]43'23'' N....... 120[deg]12'11'' W. East County 4th of July Gresham, OR....................... One day in July................... 45[deg]33'32'' N....... 122[deg]27'10'' W. Fireworks. Port of Cascade Locks 4th of Cascade Locks, OR................. One day in July................... 45[deg]40'15'' N....... 121[deg]53'43'' W. July Fireworks Display. Washougal 4th of July......... Washougal, WA..................... One day in July................... 45[deg]34'32'' N....... 122[deg]22'53'' W. Astoria Regatta............... Astoria, OR....................... One day in August................. 46[deg]11'44'' N....... 123[deg]48'25'' W. City of St. Helens 4th of July St. Helens, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]51'54'' N....... 122[deg]47'26'' W. Fireworks Display. Waverly Country Club 4th of Milwaukie, OR..................... One day in July................... 45[deg]27'03'' N....... 122[deg]39'18'' W. July Fireworks Display. [[Page 29952]] Booming Bay Fireworks......... Westport, WA...................... One day in July................... 46[deg]54'14'' N....... 124[deg]06'08'' W. Hood River 4th of July........ Hood River, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]42'58'' N....... 121[deg]30'32'' W. Rufus 4th of July Fireworks... Rufus, OR......................... One day in July................... 45[deg]41'39'' N....... 120[deg]45'16'' W. Newport High School Graduation Newport, OR....................... One day in June................... 44[deg]36'48'' N....... 124[deg]04'10'' W. Fireworks Display. Willamette Falls Heritage Oregon City, OR................... One day in October................ 45[deg]21'44'' N....... 122[deg]36'21'' W. Festival. Winchester Bay 4th of July Winchester Bay, OR................ One day in July................... 43[deg]40'56'' N....... 124[deg]11'13'' W. Fireworks Display. Brookings, OR July 4th Brookings, OR..................... One day in July................... 42[deg]02'39'' N....... 124[deg]16'14'' W. Fireworks Display. Maritime Heritage Festival.... St. Helens, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]51'54'' N....... 122[deg]47'26'' W. Lynch Picnic.................. West Linn, OR..................... One day in July................... 45[deg]23'37'' N....... 122[deg]37'52'' W. Yachats 4th of July........... Yachats, OR....................... One day in July................... 44[deg]18'38'' N....... 124[deg]06'27'' W. Lincoln City 4th of July...... Lincoln City, OR.................. One day in July................... 44[deg]55'28'' N....... 124[deg]01'31'' W. July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach, OR.................... One day in July................... 42[deg]25'30'' N....... 124[deg]25'03'' W. Gold Beach. Gardiner 4th of July.......... Gardiner, OR...................... One day in July................... 43[deg]43'55'' N....... 124[deg]06'48'' W. Huntington 4th of July........ Huntington, OR.................... One day in July................... 44[deg]18'02'' N....... 117[deg]13'33'' W. Toledo Summer Festival........ Toledo, OR........................ One day in July................... 44[deg]37'08'' N....... 123[deg]56'24'' W. Port Orford 4th of July....... Port Orford, OR................... One day in July................... 42[deg]44'31'' N....... 124[deg]29'30'' W. The Dalles Area Chamber of The Dalles, OR.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]36'18'' N....... 121[deg]10'23'' W. Commerce Fourth of July. Roseburg Hometown 4th of July. Roseburg, OR...................... One day in July................... 43[deg]12'58'' N....... 123[deg]22'10'' W. Newport 4th of July........... Newport, OR....................... One day in July................... 44[deg]37'40'' N....... 124[deg]02'45'' W. First Friday Milwaukie........ Milwaukie, OR..................... One day in September.............. 45[deg]26'33'' N....... 122[deg]38'44'' W. The Mill Casino Independence North Bend, OR.................... One day in July................... 43[deg]23'42'' N....... 124[deg]12'55'' W. Day. Waldport 4th of July.......... Waldport, OR...................... One day in July................... 44[deg]25'31'' N....... 124[deg]04'44'' W. Westport 100th Anniversary.... Westport, WA...................... One day in June................... 46[deg]54'17'' N....... 124[deg]05'59'' W. Westport 4th of July.......... Westport, WA...................... One day in July................... 46[deg]54'17'' N....... 124[deg]05'59'' W. The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry Ridgefield, WA.................... One day in July................... 45[deg]52'07'' N....... 122[deg]43'53'' W. Leukemia and Lymphoma Light Portland, OR...................... One day in October................ 45[deg]31'14'' N....... 122[deg]40'06'' W. the Night Fireworks Display. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (b) Special requirements. Fireworks barges or launch sites on land used in locations stated in this rule shall display a sign. The sign will be affixed to the port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land and in close proximity to the shoreline facing the water labeled ``FIREWORKS-DANGER-STAY AWAY.'' This will provide on-scene notice that the safety zone is, or will, be enforced on that day. This notice will consist of a diamond shaped sign, 4 foot by 4 foot, with a 3 inch orange retro-reflective border. The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10 inch black block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and ``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background. An on-scene patrol vessel may enforce these safety zones at least 1 hour prior to the start and 1 hour after the conclusion of the fireworks display. (c) Notice of enforcement. These safety zones will be activated and thus subject to enforcement, under the following conditions: the Coast Guard must receive an Application for Marine Event for each fireworks display; and, the Captain of the Port will cause notice of the enforcement of these safety zones to be made by all appropriate means to provide notice to the affected segments of the public as practicable, in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a). The Captain of the Port will issue a Local Notice to Mariners notifying the public of activation and suspension of enforcement of these safety zones. Additionally, an on-scene Patrol Commander may be appointed to enforce the safety zones by limiting the transit of non-participating vessels in the designated areas described above. (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced at least one hour before and one hour after the duration of the event each day a barge or launch site with a ``FIREWORKS-DANGER-STAY AWAY'' sign is located within any of the above designated safety zone locations and meets the criteria established in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c). (e) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart C, no person may enter or remain in the safety zone created in this section or bring, cause to be brought, or allow to remain in the safety zone created in this section any vehicle, vessel, or object unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. The Captain of the Port may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies with the enforcement of the safety zone. (f) Authorization. All vessel operators who desire to enter the safety zone must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port or Designated Representative by contacting either the on-scene patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16 or the Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Command Center via telephone at (503) 861-6211. Dated: May 1, 2015. D.J. Travers, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River. [FR Doc. 2015-12635 Filed 5-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND See the ‘‘Public Participation and 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; and
SECURITY Request for Comments’’ portion of the Department of Homeland Security
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section Delegation No. 0170.1, which
Coast Guard below for further instructions on collectively authorize the Coast Guard
submitting comments. To avoid to establish regulatory safety zones for
33 CFR Part 165 duplication, please use only one of safety and environmental purposes.
[Docket Number USCG–2014–0300] these three methods.
The safety zones are being
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If implemented to help ensure the safe
RIN 1625–AA00
you have questions on this rule, call or navigation of maritime traffic in the
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in email Kenneth Lawrenson, Waterways Sector Columbia River Area of
the Sector Columbia River Captain of Management Division, Marine Safety Responsibility during fireworks
the Port Zone Unit Portland, Coast Guard; telephone
displays. Fireworks displays create
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ACTION: Final rule. viewing or submitting material to the
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is adding Manager, Docket Operations, telephone displays, as well as the noise, falling
twenty three new fireworks display (202) 366–9826. debris, and explosions that occur during
safety zones at various locations in the the event. Because firework discharge
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Sector Columbia River Captain of the sites can pose a hazard to the maritime
Port zone. The Coast Guard amended Table of Acronyms public, these safety zones are necessary
the regulatory text to clarify that the in order to restrict vessel movement and
DHS Department of Homeland Security
coordinates for all safety zones are FR Federal Register reduce vessel congregation in the
approximate. The Coast Guard corrected NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proximity of the firework discharge
the locations of nine existing and ten SNPRM Supplemental Notice of Proposed sites.
new fireworks events in the Sector Rulemaking
Columbia River Captain of the Port C. Discussion of Comments, Changes
zone. In addition, the Coast Guard is A. Regulatory History and Information and the Final Rule
changing the format of the existing The Coast Guard published an NPRM
regulation by incorporating a fireworks in the Federal Register entitled ‘‘Safety Two comments to the SNPRM were
event table for ease of use. Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Sector submitted and no requests for a public
Columbia River Captain of the Port meeting were received by the Coast
DATES: This rule is effective June 25,
Zone’’ on June 18, 2014. The Coast Guard. Both comments were submitted
2015.
Guard published a Supplemental Notice by the fireworks display provider and
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in requested corrections to two locations.
this preamble are part of Docket Number of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal
Register on February 24, 2015 with a The first comment stated that the
[USCG–2014–0300]. To view documents location of the Astoria Regatta Firework
mentioned in this preamble as being comment period ending on March 26,
2015 (see 80 FR 9673). The SNPRM was display has changed to a different
available in the docket, go to http:// location from which was published in
www.regulations.gov, type the docket published to correct coordinates of 19 of
the fireworks displays and to clarify that the SNPRM. The Coast Guard has
number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click verified this position with the firework
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on ‘‘Open Docket the coordinates of the safety zones are
approximate. Specifically, the SNPRM coordinator and replaced the previous
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corrected the location of the safety geographic latitude and longitude. The
rulemaking. You may also visit the
zones for the following fireworks events: second comment stated that the location
Docket Management Facility in Room
W12–140 on the ground floor of the Cinco de Mayo, Tri-City Chamber of of the Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July
Department of Transportation West Commerce, Cedco Inc., Florence Firework display has changed to a
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Independence Day Celebration, Ilwaco different location from which was
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. July 4th Independence Day at the Port, published in the SNPRM. The Coast
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, East County 4th of July, City of St. Guard has verified this position with the
except Federal holidays. Helens 4th of July, Hood River 4th of firework coordinator and replaced the
You may submit comments identified July, Rufus 4th of July, Maritime previous geographic latitude and
by docket number USCG–2014–0300 Heritage Festival, Lynch Picnic, July 4th longitude.
using any one of the following methods: Party at the Port of Gold Beach,
Roseburg Hometown 4th of July, D. Discussion of the Final Rule
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal:
http://www.regulations.gov. Newport 4th of July, The Mill Casino The Final Rule modifies the safety
(2) Fax: 202–493–2251. Independence Day, Westport 100th zone by incorporating new areas that
(3) Mail or Delivery: Mail or Delivery: Anniversary, Westport 4th of July, The encompass waters within a 450 yard
Docket Management Facility (M–30), 4th of July at Pekin Ferry, and the radius of the launch site at the
U.S. Department of Transportation, Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the approximate locations listed in the
West Building Ground Floor, Room Night. Additionally, we found a
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., tables.
duplicate entry for the Hood River 4th
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Washington, DC 20590–0001. Deliveries of July event. Additionally, The Final Rule amends
accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., the positions of the following fireworks
Monday through Friday, except federal B. Basis and Purpose displays in order to accurately reflect
holidays. The telephone number is 202– The legal basis for this rule is: 33 the approximate locations of the
366–9329. U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR fireworks displays:
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Event name (typically) Event location Date of event Latitude Longitude
Booming Bay Fireworks ............................. Westport, WA ..................... One day in July .................. 46°54′14″ N ......... 124°06′08″ W.
Hood River 4th of July ................................ Hood River, OR .................. One day in July .................. 45°42′58″ N ......... 121°30′32″ W.
Rufus 4th of July Fireworks ........................ Rufus, OR .......................... One day in July .................. 45°41′39″ N ......... 120°45′16″ W.
Newport High School Graduation Fire- Newport, OR ...................... One day in June ................. 44°36′48″ N ......... 124°04′10″ W.
works Display.
Willamette Falls Heritage Festival .............. Oregon City, OR ................ One day in October ............ 45°21′44″ N ......... 122°36′21″ W.
Winchester Bay 4th of July Fireworks Dis- Winchester Bay, OR ........... One day in July .................. 43°40′56″ N ......... 124°11′13″ W.
play.
Brookings, OR July 4th Fireworks Display Brookings, OR .................... One day in July .................. 42°02′39″ N ......... 124°16′14″ W.
Maritime Heritage Festival .......................... St. Helens, OR ................... One day in July .................. 45°51′54″ N ......... 122°47′26″ W.
Lynch Picnic ............................................... West Linn, OR .................... One day in July .................. 45°23′37″ N ......... 122°37′52″ W.
Yachats 4th of July ..................................... Yachats, OR ....................... One day in July .................. 44°18′38″ N ......... 124°06′27″ W.
Lincoln City 4th of July ............................... Lincoln City, OR ................. One day in July .................. 44°55′28″ N ......... 124°01′31″ W.
July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach ... Gold Beach, OR ................. One day in July .................. 42°25′30″ N ......... 124°25′03″ W.
Gardiner 4th of July .................................... Gardiner, OR ...................... One day in July .................. 43°43′55″ N ......... 124°06′48″ W.
Huntington 4th of July ................................ Huntington, OR .................. One day in July .................. 44°18′02″ N ......... 117°13′33″ W.
Toledo Summer Festival ............................ Toledo, OR ......................... One day in July .................. 44°37′08″ N ......... 123°56′24″ W.
Port Orford 4th of July ................................ Port Orford, OR .................. One day in July .................. 42°44′31″ N ......... 124°29′30″ W.
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce The Dalles, OR .................. One day in July .................. 45°36′18″ N ......... 121°10′23″ W.
Fourth of July.
Roseburg Hometown 4th of July ................ Roseburg, OR .................... One day in July .................. 43°12′58″ N ......... 123°22′10″ W.
Newport 4th of July .................................... Newport, OR ...................... One day in July .................. 44°37′40″ N ......... 124°02′45″ W.
First Friday Milwaukie ................................. Milwaukie, OR .................... One day in September ....... 45°26′33″ N ......... 122°38′44″ W.
The Mill Casino Independence Day ........... North Bend, OR ................. One day in July .................. 43°23′42″ N ......... 124°12′55″ W.
Waldport 4th of July ................................... Waldport, OR ..................... One day in July .................. 44°25′31″ N ......... 124°04′44″ W.
Westport 100th Anniversary ....................... Westport, WA ..................... One day in June ................. 46°54′17″ N ......... 124°05′59″ W.
Westport 4th of July ................................... Westport, WA ..................... One day in July .................. 46°54′17″ N ......... 124°05′59″ W.
The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry .................... Ridgefield, WA ................... One day in July .................. 45°52′07″ N ......... 122°43′53″ W.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Portland, OR ...................... One day in October ............ 45°31′14″ N ......... 122°40′06″ W.
Fireworks Display.
(b) Special requirements. Fireworks Captain of the Port will issue a Local craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16 or the
barges or launch sites on land used in Notice to Mariners notifying the public Coast Guard Sector Columbia River
locations stated in this rule shall display of activation and suspension of Command Center via telephone at (503)
a sign. The sign will be affixed to the enforcement of these safety zones. 861–6211.
port and starboard side of the barge or Additionally, an on-scene Patrol Dated: May 1, 2015.
mounted on a post 3 feet above ground Commander may be appointed to D.J. Travers,
level when on land and in close enforce the safety zones by limiting the
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
proximity to the shoreline facing the transit of non-participating vessels in Port, Sector Columbia River.
water labeled ‘‘FIREWORKS–DANGER– the designated areas described above.
[FR Doc. 2015–12635 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am]
STAY AWAY.’’ This will provide on- (d) Enforcement period. This rule will
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
scene notice that the safety zone is, or be enforced at least one hour before and
will, be enforced on that day. This one hour after the duration of the event
notice will consist of a diamond shaped each day a barge or launch site with a
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
sign, 4 foot by 4 foot, with a 3 inch ‘‘FIREWORKS–DANGER–STAY
SECURITY
orange retro-reflective border. The word AWAY’’ sign is located within any of
‘‘DANGER’’ shall be 10 inch black block the above designated safety zone Coast Guard
letters centered on the sign with the locations and meets the criteria
words ‘‘FIREWORKS’’ and ‘‘STAY established in paragraphs (a), (b), and 33 CFR Part 165
AWAY’’ in 6 inch black block letters (c).
placed above and below the word (e) Regulations. In accordance with [Docket No. USCG–2015–0347]
‘‘DANGER’’ respectively on a white the general regulations in 33 CFR part
165, subpart C, no person may enter or Safety Zone; Southern California
background. An on-scene patrol vessel
remain in the safety zone created in this Annual Fireworks Events for the San
may enforce these safety zones at least
section or bring, cause to be brought, or Diego Captain of the Port Zone.
1 hour prior to the start and 1 hour after
the conclusion of the fireworks display. allow to remain in the safety zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
(c) Notice of enforcement. These created in this section any vehicle, ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
safety zones will be activated and thus vessel, or object unless authorized by regulation.
subject to enforcement, under the the Captain of the Port or his designated
following conditions: the Coast Guard representative. The Captain of the Port SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
must receive an Application for Marine a Safety Zone on the waters of Mission
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may be assisted by other Federal, State,
Event for each fireworks display; and, or local agencies with the enforcement Bay, California for the 2015 Sea World
the Captain of the Port will cause notice of the safety zone. Summer Fireworks displays held on
of the enforcement of these safety zones (f) Authorization. All vessel operators specific evenings from Memorial Day to
to be made by all appropriate means to who desire to enter the safety zone must Labor Day. This action is necessary to
provide notice to the affected segments obtain permission from the Captain of provide for the safety of the marine
of the public as practicable, in the Port or Designated Representative by event crew, spectators, safety vessels,
accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a). The contacting either the on-scene patrol and general users of the waterway.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective June 25, 2015. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, call or email Kenneth Lawrenson, Waterways Management Division, Marine Safety Unit Portland, Coast Guard; telephone 503-240-9319, email [email protected] If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 29949 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA00 | |
| CFR Associated | Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways |
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