80 FR 42034 - Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 136 (July 16, 2015)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 136 (July 16, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-17484 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 136 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42034-42036] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17484] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG-2015-0227] RIN 1625-AA00 Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a 500-yard safety zone around each of five locations where the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) wind turbine generator (WTG) foundations will be constructed in the navigable waters of the Rhode Island Sound, RI. These safety zones are intended to safeguard mariners from the hazards associated with construction of the BIWF WTG foundations. Vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within these safety zones while construction vessels and associated equipment are present, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Southeastern New England or the COTP's designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from July 16, 2015 until September 30, 2015. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from Wednesday, July 1, 2015, to July 16, 2015. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket USCG-2015-0227. To view documents mentioned in the 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, contact Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, telephone 401-435-2351, email Edward.G.LeBlanc@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, please contact Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Acronyms BIWF Block Island Wind Farm FR Federal Register NTM Notice To Mariners WTG Wind Turbine Generator NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking A. Regulatory History and Information On April 21, 2015, we published a NPRM entitled ``Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI'' in the Federal Register (80 FR 22144). We received no comments on the rule. 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. This provision authorizes an agency to make a rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register when the agency for good cause finds that delaying the effective period for 30 days or more is ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than [[Page 42035]] 30 days after publication in the Federal Register because construction of the Block Island Wind Farm is scheduled to begin in early July, the environmental window within which construction can be conducted is short, and no comments opposing the safety zone were received in response to the NPRM. Therefore, it is impracticable to make this rule effective 30 days or more after publication in the Federal Register. B. Basis and Purpose The legal basis for the rule is 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1., which collectively authorize the Coast Guard to establish safety zones. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life and navigation, for both workers and the boating public, within the vicinity of the BIWF in Rhode Island Sound, RI. Background The Coast Guard is establishing a 500-yard safety zone around each of five locations where the BIWF WTG foundations will be constructed in the navigable waters of the Rhode Island Sound, RI, from July 1 to September 30, 2015. Locations of these platforms are: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Platform Latitude Longitude ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WTG 1................. 41[deg]7.544' N........ 71[deg]30.454' W. WTG 2................. 41[deg]7.196' N........ 71[deg]30.837' W. WTG 3................. 41[deg]6.886' N........ 71[deg]31.268' W. WTG 4................. 41[deg]6.612' N........ 71[deg]31.747' W. WTG 5................. 41[deg]6.383' N........ 71[deg]32.259' W. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ These safety zones are intended to safeguard mariners from the hazards associated with construction of the BIWF WTG foundations. Vessels will be prohibited from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within these safety zones while construction vessels and associated equipment are present unless authorized by the COTP, Southeastern New England or the COTP's designated representative. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule No comments were received and no changes were made to the language contained in the NPRM. C. 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 or executive orders. 1. Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563 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, 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. We expect the adverse economic impact of this rule to be minimal. Although this regulation may have some adverse impact on the public, the potential impact will be minimized for the following reasons: Vessels will only be restricted from the safety zones during periods of actual construction activity from July 1 to September 30, 2015; and the BIWF is located approximately three miles offshore from Block Island and the safety zones are only 500-yards in radius centered on the five BIWF WTG foundation locations, allowing plenty of room for vessels to pass without having to divert a long distance around the construction areas. Notification of the BIWF construction activity and the effective enforcement periods of the associated safety zones will be made to mariners through the Rhode Island Port Safety Forum, and local and broadcast NTMs. 2. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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 of which might be small entities: Owners or operators of vessels intending to enter, transit, moor, or anchor within 500 yards of the five BIWF WTG foundation construction locations. 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. 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. 4. Collection of Information This rule would call for no 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 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. 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 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. [[Page 42036]] 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 From Environmental Health Risks 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 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 the establishment of a safety zone. A final categorical exclusion document and environmental checklist are located in the docket 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 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. Add Sec. 165.T01-227 to read as follows: Sec. 165.T01-227 Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI. (a) Location. Areas within a 500-yard radius of the following five positions are safety zones: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Platform Latitude Longitude ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WTG 1................. 41[deg]7.544' N........ 71[deg]30.454' W. WTG 2................. 41[deg]7.196' N........ 71[deg]30.837' W. WTG 3................. 41[deg]6.886' N........ 71[deg]31.268' W. WTG 4................. 41[deg]6.612' N........ 71[deg]31.747' W. WTG 5................. 41[deg]6.383' N........ 71[deg]32.259' W. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Enforcement period. From July 1 to September 30, 2015, vessels will be prohibited from entering into any of these safety zones, when enforced, during construction activity of five Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) wind turbine generators (WTG) located in the positions listed in paragraph (a) of this section. (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section: Designated Representative. A ``designated representative'' is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England (COTP), to act on his or her behalf. (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in Sec. 165.23 as well as the following regulations apply to the safety zones established in conjunction with the construction of the Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI. These regulations may be enforced for the duration of construction. (2) Vessels may not enter into, transit through, moor, or anchor in these safety zones during periods of enforcement unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Southeastern New England or the COTP's designated representative. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no-wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger construction vessels or associated equipment. (3) Failure to comply with a lawful direction from the Captain of the Port (COTP), Southeastern New England or the COTP's designated representative may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. Dated: June 10, 2015. J.T. Kondratowicz, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Southeastern New England. [FR Doc. 2015-17484 Filed 7-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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14. Environment (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels and associated equipment are
We have analyzed this rule under vessels are prohibited from entering, present, unless authorized by the
Department of Homeland Security transiting through, anchoring in, or Captain of the Port (COTP),
Management Directive 023–01 and remaining within the regulated area Southeastern New England or the
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, unless otherwise authorized by the COTP’s designated representative.
which guide the Coast Guard in Captain of the Port Charleston or a DATES: This rule is effective without
complying with the National designated representative. actual notice from July 16, 2015 until
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (2) Persons and vessels desiring to September 30, 2015. For the purposes of
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and enter, transit through, anchor in, or enforcement, actual notice will be used
have concluded this action is one of a remain within the regulated area may from Wednesday, July 1, 2015, to July
category of actions that do not contact the Captain of the Port 16, 2015.
individually or cumulatively have a Charleston by telephone at 843–740– ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
significant effect on the human 7050, or a designated representative via this preamble are part of docket USCG–
environment. This rule involves a VHF radio on channel 16 to seek 2015–0227. To view documents
special local regulation issued in authorization. If authorization to enter, mentioned in the preamble as being
conjunction with a regatta or marine transit through, anchor in, or remain available in the docket, go to http://
parade. This rule is categorically within the regulated areas is granted by www.regulations.gov, type the docket
excluded from further review under the Captain of the Port Charleston or a number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2–1 of the designated representative, all persons ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Commandant Instruction. We seek any and vessels receiving such authorization Folder on the line associated with this
comments or information that may lead must comply with the instructions of rulemaking. You may also visit the
to the discovery of a significant the Captain of the Port Charleston or a Docket Management Facility in Room
environmental impact from this rule. designated representative. W12–140 on the ground floor of the
(3) The Coast Guard will provide
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Department of Transportation West
notice of the regulated area through
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Marine safety, Navigation (water), advanced notice via broadcast notice to
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
Reporting and recordkeeping mariners and by on-scene designated
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
requirements, Waterways. representatives.
except Federal holidays.
(d) Enforcement date. This rule will
For the reasons discussed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
be enforced from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 you have questions on this rule, contact
on July 26, 2015.
CFR part 100 as follows: Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc at Coast Guard
Dated: June 30, 2015.
Sector Southeastern New England,
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON B.D. Falk, telephone 401–435–2351, email
NAVIGABLE WATERS Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Edward.G.LeBlanc@uscg.mil. If you
Captain of the Port Charleston. have questions on viewing the docket,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 100
[FR Doc. 2015–17477 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am] please contact Ms. Cheryl Collins,
continues to read as follows:
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P Program Manager, Docket Operations,
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. telephone 202–366–9826.
■ 2. Add a temporary § 100.T07–0192 to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
read as follows: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY Table of Acronyms
§ 100.T07–0192 Special Local Regulations;
BIWF Block Island Wind Farm
Beaufort Water Festival, Beaufort, SC. Coast Guard
FR Federal Register
(a) Regulated areas. The following NTM Notice To Mariners
regulated area that will encompass a 33 CFR Part 165 WTG Wind Turbine Generator
portion of the Beaufort River that is 700 [Docket No. USCG–2015–0227] NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
ft wide by 2600 ft in length, whose
approximate corner coordinates are as RIN 1625–AA00 A. Regulatory History and Information
follows: 32°25′47″ N/080°40′44″ W, On April 21, 2015, we published a
32°25′41″ N/080°40′14″ W, 32°25′35″ N/ Safety Zone, Block Island Wind Farm; NPRM entitled ‘‘Safety Zone, Block
080°40′16″ W, 32°25′40″ N/080°40′46″ Rhode Island Sound, RI Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound,
W. Spectator vessels may safely transit AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. RI’’ in the Federal Register (80 FR
outside the regulated area, but are ACTION: Temporary final rule. 22144). We received no comments on
prohibited from entering, transiting the rule.
through, anchoring, or remaining within SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
the regulated area. The Coast Guard may establishing a 500-yard safety zone Guard finds that good cause exists for
be assisted by other Federal, State, or around each of five locations where the making this rule effective less than 30
local law enforcement agencies in Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) wind days after publication in the Federal
enforcing this regulation. turbine generator (WTG) foundations Register. This provision authorizes an
(b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated will be constructed in the navigable agency to make a rule effective less than
representative’’ means Coast Guard waters of the Rhode Island Sound, RI. 30 days after publication in the Federal
Patrol Commanders, including Coast These safety zones are intended to Register when the agency for good cause
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Guard coxswains, petty officers, and safeguard mariners from the hazards finds that delaying the effective period
other officers operating Coast Guard associated with construction of the for 30 days or more is ‘‘impracticable,
vessels, and Federal, state, and local BIWF WTG foundations. Vessels are unnecessary, or contrary to the public
officers designated by or assisting the prohibited from entering into, transiting interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the
Captain of the Port Charleston in the through, mooring, or anchoring within Coast Guard finds that good cause exists
enforcement of the regulated areas. these safety zones while construction for making this rule effective less than
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8. Taking of Private Property zone. A final categorical exclusion Port (COTP), Southeastern New England
This rule would not cause a taking of document and environmental checklist or the COTP’s designated representative.
private property or otherwise have are located in the docket for this rule. Vessels permitted to transit must
taking implications under Executive operate at a no-wake speed, in a manner
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and which will not endanger construction
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation vessels or associated equipment.
Interference with Constitutionally
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping (3) Failure to comply with a lawful
Protected Property Rights.
requirements, Security measures, direction from the Captain of the Port
9. Civil Justice Reform Waterways. (COTP), Southeastern New England or
This rule meets applicable standards For the reasons discussed in the the COTP’s designated representative
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 may result in expulsion from the area,
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to CFR part 165 as follows: citation for failure to comply, or both.
minimize litigation, eliminate Dated: June 10, 2015.
ambiguity, and reduce burden. PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
J.T. Kondratowicz,
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
10. Protection of Children From Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Environmental Health Risks ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 Port Southeastern New England.
continues to read as follows: [FR Doc. 2015–17484 Filed 7–15–15; 8:45 am]
We have analyzed this rule under
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Executive Order 13045, Protection of Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
Children from Environmental Health 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
an economically significant rule and SECURITY
would not create an environmental risk ■ 2. Add § 165.T01–227 to read as
to health or risk to safety that might follows: Coast Guard
disproportionately affect children. § 165.T01–227 Safety Zone, Block Island
11. Indian Tribal Governments Wind Farm; Rhode Island Sound, RI. 33 CFR Part 165
This rule does not have tribal (a) Location. Areas within a 500-yard [Docket No. USCG–2011–0228]
implications under Executive Order radius of the following five positions are
RIN 1625–AA00
13175, Consultation and Coordination safety zones:
with Indian Tribal Governments, Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and
Platform Latitude Longitude
because it would not have a substantial Dam to Lake Michigan including Des
direct effect on one or more Indian WTG 1 ...... 41°7.544′ N .... 71°30.454′ W. Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and
tribes, on the relationship between the WTG 2 ...... 41°7.196′ N .... 71°30.837′ W. Ship Canal, Chicago River, and
Federal Government and Indian tribes, WTG 3 ...... 41°6.886′ N .... 71°31.268′ W. Calumet-Saganashkee Channel,
or on the distribution of power and WTG 4 ...... 41°6.612′ N .... 71°31.747′ W. Chicago, IL; Between Mile Markers
responsibilities between the Federal WTG 5 ...... 41°6.383′ N .... 71°32.259′ W. 296.1 and 296.7
Government and Indian tribes.
(b) Enforcement period. From July 1 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
12. Energy Effects to September 30, 2015, vessels will be ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
This rule is not a ‘‘significant energy prohibited from entering into any of regulation.
action’’ under Executive Order 13211, these safety zones, when enforced,
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
Actions Concerning Regulations That during construction activity of five
a segment of the Safety Zone; Brandon
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) wind
Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan
Distribution, or Use. turbine generators (WTG) located in the
including Des Plaines River, Chicago
positions listed in paragraph (a) of this
13. Technical Standards Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River,
section.
This rule does not use technical (c) Definitions. The following Calumet-Saganashkee Channel on all
standards. Therefore, we did not definitions apply to this section: waters of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship
consider the use of voluntary consensus Designated Representative. A Canal between Mile Marker 296.1 to
standards. ‘‘designated representative’’ is any Coast Mile Marker 296.7 at specified times
Guard commissioned, warrant or petty from August 3, 2015, through September
14. Environment officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has 18, 2015. This action is necessary to
We have analyzed this rule under been designated by the Captain of the protect the waterway, waterway users,
Department of Homeland Security Port, Sector Southeastern New England and vessels from the hazards associated
Management Directive 023–01 and (COTP), to act on his or her behalf. with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, (d) Regulations. (1) The general Service’s trial tests on the water for the
which guide the Coast Guard in regulations contained in § 165.23 as Asian Carp studies.
complying with the National well as the following regulations apply During the enforcement periods listed
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to the safety zones established in below, entry into, transiting, mooring,
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and conjunction with the construction of the laying-up or anchoring within the
have concluded this action is one of a Block Island Wind Farm; Rhode Island enforced area of this safety zone by any
category of actions which do not Sound, RI. These regulations may be person or vessel is prohibited unless
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individually or cumulatively have a enforced for the duration of authorized by the Captain of the Port
significant effect on the human construction. Lake Michigan or her designated
environment. This rule is categorically (2) Vessels may not enter into, transit representative.
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph through, moor, or anchor in these safety DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule zones during periods of enforcement 165.930 will be enforced intermittently
involves the establishment of a safety unless authorized by the Captain of the from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Temporary final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective without actual notice from July 16, 2015 until September 30, 2015. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from Wednesday, July 1, 2015, to July 16, 2015. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, contact Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, telephone 401-435-2351, email [email protected] If you have questions on viewing the docket, please contact Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 42034 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA00 | |
| CFR Associated | Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways |
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