80 FR 39686 - Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 132 (July 10, 2015)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 132 (July 10, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-16972 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 132 (Friday, July 10, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39686-39688] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-16972] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG-2014-0300] Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Annual Fireworks Display Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone. Each safety zone will be enforced 1 hour before and 1 hour after each scheduled fireworks display described in that rule. The Coast Guard will not enforce zones which are intended for fireworks displays that are not planned to occur this year. This action is necessary to protect watercraft and their occupants from the inherent safety hazards associated with fireworks displays. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission from the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1315 will be enforced 1 hour before [[Page 39687]] and 1 hour each event listed in the table in 33 CFR 165.1315(a). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice of enforcement, call or email Mr. Ken Lawrenson, Waterways Management Division, MSU Portland, Coast Guard; telephone 503-240-9319, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone regulations for the Annual Fireworks displays within the Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone in the locations and during the dates and times listed in the table below, reproduced from 33 CFR 165.1315(a): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event name (typically) Event location Date of event Approximate latitude Approximate longitude ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Kennewick, WA... July 4th 2015, 46[deg]13'37'' N. 119[deg]08'47'' W. Fireworks Display, Columbia 10:00 p.m. to Park. 10:30 p.m. Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July Astoria, OR..... July 4th 2015, 46[deg]11'44'' N. 123[deg]48'25'' W. Fireworks. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Waterfront Blues Festival Portland, OR.... July 4th 2015, 45[deg]30'42'' N. 122[deg]40'14'' W. Fireworks. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Oregon Symphony Concert Portland, OR.... September 3rd 45[deg]30'42'' N. 122[deg]40'14'' W. Fireworks Display. 2015, 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Florence Independence Day Florence, OR.... July 4th 2015, 43[deg]58'09'' N. 124[deg]05'50'' W. Celebration. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Oaks Park Association........ Portland, OR.... July 4th 2015, 45[deg]28'22'' N. 122[deg]39'59'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. City of Rainier/Rainier Days. Rainier, OR..... July 11th 2015, 46[deg]05'46'' N. 122[deg]56'18'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ilwaco July 4th Committee Ilwaco, OR...... July 3rd 2015, 46[deg]18'17'' N. 124[deg]02'00'' W. Fireworks/Independence Day 10:00 p.m. to at the Port. 10:30 p.m. Splash Aberdeen Waterfront Aberdeen, WA.... July 4th 2015, 46[deg]58'40'' N. 123[deg]47'45'' W. Festival. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. City of Coos Bay July 4th Coos Bay, OR.... July 4th 2015, 43[deg]22'06'' N. 124[deg]12''24'' W. Celebration/Fireworks Over 10:00 p.m. to the Bay. 10:30 p.m. Arlington 4th of July........ Arlington, OR... July 4th 2015, 45[deg]43'23'' N. 120[deg]12'11 W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Port of Cascade Locks 4th of Cascade Locks, July 4th 2015, 45[deg]40'15'' N. 121[deg]53'43'' W. July Fireworks Display. OR. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Astoria Regatta.............. Astoria, OR..... August 8th 2015, 46[deg]11'43'' N. 123[deg]489'25'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Washougal 4th of July........ Washougal, WA... July 4th 2015, 45[deg]34'32'' N. 122[deg]22'53'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. City of St. Helens 4th of St. Helens, OR.. July 4th 2015, 45[deg]51'54'' N. 122[deg]47'26'' W. July Fireworks Display. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Waverly Country Club 4th of Milwaukie, OR... July 4th 2015, 45[deg]27'03'' N. 122[deg]39'18'' W. July Fireworks Display. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hood River 4th of July....... Hood River, OR.. July 4th 2015, 45[deg]42'58'' N. 121[deg]30'32'' W. 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Winchester Bay 4th of July Winchester Bay, July 4th 2015, 43[deg]40'56'' N. 124[deg]11'13'' W. Fireworks Display. OR. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Brookings, OR July 4th Brookings, OR... July 4th 2015, 42[deg]02'39'' N. 124[deg]16'14'' W. Fireworks. 10:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Yachats 4th of July.......... Yachats, OR..... July 4th, 2015, 44[deg]18'38'' N. 124[deg]06'27'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lincoln City 4th of July..... Lincoln City, OR July 4th, 2015, 44[deg]55'28'' N. 124[deg]01'31'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach, OR.. July 4th, 2015, 42[deg]25'30'' N. 124[deg]25'03'' W. Gold Beach. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Gardiner 4th of July......... Gardiner, OR.... July 4th, 2015, 43[deg]43'55'' N. 124[deg]06'48'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Huntington 4th of July....... Huntington, OR.. July 4th, 2015, 44[deg]18'02'' N. 117[deg]13'33'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Toledo Summer Festival....... Toledo, OR...... July 25th, 2015, 44[deg]37'08'' N. 123[deg]56'24'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Port Orford 4th of July...... Port Orford, OR. July 4th, 2015, 42[deg]44'31'' N. 124[deg]29'30'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Dalles Area Chamber of The Dalles, OR.. July 4th, 2015, 45[deg]36'18'' N. 121[deg]10'23'' W. Commerce Fourth of July. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Roseburg Hometown 4th of July Roseburg, OR.... July 4th, 2015, 43[deg]12'58'' N. 123[deg]22'10'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Newport 4th of July.......... Newport, OR..... July 4th, 2015, 44[deg]37'40'' N. 124[deg]02'45'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Mill Casino Independence North Bend, OR.. July 3rd 2015, 43[deg]23'42'' N. 124[deg]12'55'' W. Day. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Waldport 4th of July......... Waldport, OR.... July 3rd, 2015, 44[deg]25'31'' N. 124[deg]04'44'' W. 10:00 p.m. to July 4th, 2015 1:00 a.m. [[Page 39688]] Westport 4th of July......... Westport, WA.... July 4th 2015, 46[deg]54'17'' N. 124[deg]05'59'' W. 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The 4th of July at Pekin Ridgefield, WA.. June 27, 2015, 45[deg]52'07'' N. 122[deg]43'53'' W. Ferry. 10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Leukemia and Lymphoma Light Portland, OR.... October 24th, 45[deg]31'14'' N. 122[deg]40'06'' W. the Night Fireworks Display. 2015, 7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1315 and 33 CFR part 165, subpart C, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port Columbia River or his designated representative. See 33 CFR 165.1315 and 33 CFR part 165, subpart C for additional information and prohibitions. Persons or vessels wishing to enter the safety zones may request permission to do so from the Captain of the Port Columbia River or his designated representative via VHF Channel 16 or 13. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1315 and 5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners. If the COTP determines that a regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice of enforcement, he may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: June 11, 2015. D.J. Travers, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River. [FR Doc. 2015-16972 Filed 7-9-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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6. Protest Activities That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, transit of the vessel. Vessels without
Distribution, or Use. AIS equipment or vessels with AIS who
The Coast Guard respects the First
would prefer to call via telephone, may
Amendment rights of protesters. 13. Technical Standards
call the railroad dispatcher at 800–262–
Protesters are asked to contact the This rule does not use technical 4691 to arrange passing instructions.
person listed in the FOR FURTHER standards. Therefore, we did not (b) When any vessel approaches the
INFORMATION CONTACT section to consider the use of voluntary consensus one-mile post, the railroad dispatcher
coordinate protest activities so that your standards. should have either cleared the vessel
message can be received without
14. Environment through the bridge or given an
jeopardizing the safety or security of
indication that a train is in the block
people, places or vessels. We have analyzed this rule under and the vessel will be cleared as soon
7. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Department of Homeland Security as practicable. If the vessel has not yet
Management Directive 023–01 and spoken with the railroad dispatcher, the
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires vessel should immediately call the
which guides the Coast Guard in railroad dispatcher via telephone at
Federal agencies to assess the effects of complying with the National
their discretionary regulatory actions. In 800–262–4691.
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (c) If any vessel reaches the one-half
particular, the Act addresses actions (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
that may result in the expenditure by a mile post and has not communicated
have made a determination that this with the railroad dispatcher nor been
State, local, or tribal government, in the action is one of a category of actions
aggregate, or by the private sector of cleared to proceed, the vessel should
which do not individually or stop and contact either the railroad
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or cumulatively have a significant effect on
more in any one year. Though this rule dispatcher at 800–262–4691 or the Port
the human environment. This rule of Victoria emergency contact at 361–
will not result in such an expenditure, simply promulgates the operating
we do discuss the effects of this rule 570–8855.
regulations or procedures for
elsewhere in this preamble. drawbridges. This rule is categorically Dated: June 17, 2015.
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph David R. Callahan,
8. Taking of Private Property
(32)(e), of the Instruction. Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
This rule will not cause a taking of Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of Eighth Coast Guard District.
private property or otherwise have the Instruction, an environmental [FR Doc. 2015–16984 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am]
taking implications under Executive analysis checklist and a categorical BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and exclusion determination are not
Interference with Constitutionally required for this rule.
Protected Property Rights. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 SECURITY
9. Civil Justice Reform
Bridges.
This rule meets applicable standards For the reasons discussed in the Coast Guard
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to CFR part 117 as follows: 33 CFR Part 165
minimize litigation, eliminate [Docket No. USCG–2014–0300]
ambiguity, and reduce burden. PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE
OPERATION REGULATIONS Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks
10. Protection of Children
Displays Within the Sector Columbia
We have analyzed this rule under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 117
River Captain of the Port Zone
Executive Order 13045, Protection of continues to read as follows:
Children from Environmental Health Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not and Department of Homeland Security ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
an economically significant rule and Delegation No. 0170.1. regulation.
does not create an environmental risk to ■ 2. Add § 117.991 to read as follows:
health or risk to safety that might SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
disproportionately affect children. § 117.991 Victoria Barge Canal the Annual Fireworks Display Safety
The draw of the Victoria Barge Canal Zones in the Captain of the Port
11. Indian Tribal Governments Columbia River Zone. Each safety zone
Railroad Bridge across Victoria Barge
This rule does not have tribal Canal, mile 29.4, at the Bloomington, will be enforced 1 hour before and 1
implications under Executive Order Victoria County, Texas, shall operate as hour after each scheduled fireworks
13175, Consultation and Coordination follows: display described in that rule. The Coast
with Indian Tribal Governments, (a) The draw shall be unmanned and Guard will not enforce zones which are
because it does not have a substantial when a vessel with AIS equipment intended for fireworks displays that are
direct effect on one or more Indian onboard approaches the two-mile post, not planned to occur this year. This
tribes, on the relationship between the the dispatcher will receive a prompt to action is necessary to protect watercraft
Federal Government and Indian tribes, open the bridge, if required, because a and their occupants from the inherent
or on the distribution of power and vessel is approaching. The vessel may safety hazards associated with fireworks
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responsibilities between the Federal continue to transit the waterway, but displays. During the enforcement
Government and Indian tribes. must tune their radiotelephone to VHF– period, no person or vessel may enter or
FM channel 13 and receive passing remain in the safety zone without
12. Energy Effects permission from the Sector Columbia
instructions from the railroad
This action is not a ‘‘significant dispatcher. The dispatcher must contact River Captain of the Port.
energy action’’ under Executive Order the vessel promptly to provide passing DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
13211, Actions Concerning Regulations instruction to insure the continued safe 165.1315 will be enforced 1 hour before
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Event name Approximate Approximate
Event location Date of event
(typically) latitude longitude
Westport 4th of July ................................................. Westport, WA ................. July 4th 2015, 10:00 46°54′17″ N. 124°05′59″ W.
p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry ................................. Ridgefield, WA ............... June 27, 2015, 10:00 45°52′07″ N. 122°43′53″ W.
p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Fire- Portland, OR .................. October 24th, 2015, 7:45 45°31′14″ N. 122°40′06″ W.
works Display. p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Under the provisions of 33 CFR enforcement, he may use a Broadcast in the Sector Long Island Sound area of
165.1315 and 33 CFR part 165, subpart Notice to Mariners to grant general responsibility on the dates and times
C, no person or vessel may enter or permission to enter the regulated area. listed in the table below. This action is
remain in the safety zones without Dated: June 11, 2015. necessary to provide for the safety of life
permission of the Captain of the Port D.J. Travers, on navigable waterways during the
Columbia River or his designated Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
events. During the enforcement periods,
representative. See 33 CFR 165.1315 Port, Sector Columbia River. no person or vessel may enter the safety
and 33 CFR part 165, subpart C for [FR Doc. 2015–16972 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am]
zones without permission of the Captain
additional information and prohibitions. of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island
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Persons or vessels wishing to enter the Sound or designated representative.
safety zones may request permission to DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
do so from the Captain of the Port DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 165.151 will be enforced during the
Columbia River or his designated SECURITY dates and times as listed in the
representative via VHF Channel 16 or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
13. The Coast Guard may be assisted by Coast Guard this document.
other Federal, State, or local
enforcement agencies in enforcing this 33 CFR Part 165 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
regulation. you have questions on this notice of
[Docket No. USCG–2012–1036]
This notice of enforcement is issued enforcement, call or email Petty Officer
under authority of 33 CFR 165.1315 and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events Ian Fallon, Waterways Management
5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this in Captain of the Port Long Island Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long
Sound Zone Island Sound; telephone 203–468–4565,
notice in the Federal Register, the Coast
email Ian.M.Fallon@uscg.mil.
Guard will provide the maritime AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
community with notification of this ACTION: Notice of enforcement of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
enforcement period via the Local Notice regulation. Guard will enforce the safety zones
to Mariners. If the COTP determines that listed in 33 CFR 165.151 on the
a regulated area need not be enforced for SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce specified dates and times as indicated in
the full duration stated in this notice of two safety zones for fireworks displays the following Table.
TABLE 1 TO § 165.151
7.8 Westport Police Athletic League Fireworks ..................................... • Date: July 3, 2015.
• Rain Date: July 6, 2015.
• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Location: Waters off Compo Beach, Westport, CT in approximate po-
sition, 41°06′15″ N, 073°20′57″ W (NAD 83).
7.29 Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks ................................................... • Date: July 11, 2015.
• Rain Date: July 12, 2015.
• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: Waters of the Thames River New London, CT in approxi-
mate positions
Barge 1, 41°21′03.03″ N, 072°5′24.5″ W
Barge 2, 41°20′51.75″ N, 072°5′18.90″ W (NAD 83).
Under the provisions of 33 CFR notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Dated: June 24, 2015.
165.151, the fireworks displays listed Guard will provide the maritime H.L. Morrison,
above are established as safety zones. community with advance notification of Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
During the enforcement periods, this enforcement period via the Local Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound.
persons and vessels are prohibited from Notice to Mariners or marine [FR Doc. 2015–16985 Filed 7–9–15; 8:45 am]
entering into, transiting through, information broadcasts. If the COTP
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
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mooring, or anchoring within the safety determines that the safety zones need
zones unless they receive permission not be enforced for the full duration
from the COTP or designated stated in this notice of enforcement, a
representative. Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be
This notice of enforcement is issued used to grant general permission to
under authority of 33 CFR part 165 and enter the regulated area.
5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this
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| Action | Notice of enforcement of regulation. | |
| Dates | The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1315 will be enforced 1 hour before and 1 hour each event listed in the table in 33 CFR 165.1315(a). | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this notice of enforcement, call or email Mr. Ken Lawrenson, Waterways Management Division, MSU Portland, Coast Guard; telephone 503-240-9319, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 39686 |
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