81_FR_31601 81 FR 31504 - Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, Texas

81 FR 31504 - Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, Texas

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 97 (May 19, 2016)

Page Range31504-31506
FR Document2016-11821

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the public boat ramp located in Orange, TX. This safety zone is necessary to protect persons and vessels from hazards associated with a high speed boat race competition. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 97 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 97 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-11821]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG 2016-0321]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, Texas

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the 
public boat ramp located in Orange, TX. This safety

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zone is necessary to protect persons and vessels from hazards 
associated with a high speed boat race competition. Persons and vessels 
are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring 
within this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, 
Port Arthur.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30 a.m. on May 21, 2016, through 6 
p.m. on May 22, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0321 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S. 
Coast Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice 
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of 
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This 
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those 
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule. The Coast Guard received notice on March 30, 
2016 that this boat racing event is scheduled to take place on May 21 
and 22, 2016. Upon full review of the event details, the Coast Guard 
determined that additional safety measures are necessary due to 
potential navigational hazards present during the high speed boat race. 
It is impractical to publish a NPRM because a safety zone needs to be 
established by May 21, 2016.
    We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast 
Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30 
days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective 
date of this rule would be contrary to public interest because 
regulatory action is necessary to limit access to the area of the high 
speed boat races, protect participants, spectators, and other persons 
and vessels from the potential hazards during a high speed boat race on 
a navigable waterway. The Coast Guard will notify the public and 
maritime community that the safety zone will be in effect and of its 
enforcement periods via broadcast notices to mariners (BNM) and the 
event will advertised in the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM).

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231. The Captain of the Port, Port Arthur (COTP) has determined that 
the potential hazards associated with high speed boat races are a 
safety concern for vessels operating on the Sabine River. This rule is 
needed to protect participants, spectators, and other persons and 
vessels in the navigable waters within the safety zone during the 
scheduled races.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary safety zone from 8:30 a.m. on May 
21, 2016 through 6:00 p.m. on May 22, 2016. The safety zone covers all 
navigable waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent 
to the public boat ramp located in Orange, TX. The northern boundary is 
from the end of Navy Pier One then easterly to the river's eastern 
shore. The southern boundary is a line shoreline to shoreline. The 
duration of the safety zone is intended to protect participants, 
spectators, and other persons and vessels, in the navigable waters of 
the Sabine River during the high speed boat races. No vessel or person 
will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission 
from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders, and we 
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of 
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing 
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated 
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. 
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and 
Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, and duration of the safety zone. This safety zone is over a 
2-day period and enforcement during the effective times, enforcement 
periods will include scheduled breaks, providing opportunity for 
vessels to transit through the affected area. Moreover, the Coast Guard 
will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 
about the zone and the rule allows vessel to seek permission to enter 
the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 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.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on 
vessel owners or operators.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. 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 
section.
    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

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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.

C. 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).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order, 
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 have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If 
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, 
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section above.

E. 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 will not result in 
such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in 
this preamble.

F. 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 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined 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 a safety zone during a 2-day period that will prohibit 
entry within the zone without permission of the Captain of the Port. It 
is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of 
Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An 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.

G. 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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and 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

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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.


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2. Add temporary Sec.  165.T08-0321 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T08-0321  Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange, Texas.

    Location. The following area is a safety zone: Waters of the Sabine 
River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the Orange public boat ramps 
located in Orange, TX. The northern boundary is from the end of old 
Navy Pier One at 30[deg]05'50'' N. 93[deg]43'15'' W. then easterly to 
the river's eastern shore. The southern boundary is a line shoreline to 
shoreline at latitude 30[deg]05'33'' N. (NAD83).
    (a) Effective Periods. This rule is effective from 8:30 a.m. on May 
21, 2016 through 6:00 p.m. on May 22, 2016. Enforcement during the 
effective periods will allow for scheduled breaks allowing vessels to 
pass through the safety zone. Notice of scheduled breaks will be 
provided as indicated under (d) Informational broadcasts.
    (b) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in 
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited to all 
persons and vessels except those vessels specifically authorized by the 
Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or a designated representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through must 
request permission from the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, or a 
designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 13 
or 16, or by phone at by telephone at 409-719-5070.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the lawful orders or 
directions given to them by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or the 
Captain of the Port's designated representative. On-scene U.S. Coast 
Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty 
officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
    (c) Information broadcasts. The Coast Guard will inform the public 
through broadcast notices to mariners of channel restrictions and 
Vessel Traffic Service advisories on VHF-FM channel 65A.

    Dated: April 15, 2016.
R.S. Ogrydziak,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, Texas.
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                                                  effect, in accordance with its own                      HUD’s personnel regulations by                        required by statute, or the rule preempts
                                                  regulations on rulemaking at 24 CFR                     removing HUD’s EEO regulation that,                   State law, unless the agency meets the
                                                  part 10. Part 10 provides for exceptions                when issued, was established to                       consultation and funding requirements
                                                  to the general rule if the agency finds                 conform to the EEOC’s regulation but is               of section 6 of the Executive order. This
                                                  good cause to omit advance notice and                   now outdated. HUD is consolidating its                rule will not have federalism
                                                  public participation. The good cause                    EEO policy and guidance in                            implications and would not impose
                                                  requirement is satisfied when prior                     administrative guidance, allowing HUD                 substantial direct compliance costs on
                                                  public procedure is ‘‘impracticable,                    more flexibility to effectively                       State and local governments or preempt
                                                  unnecessary, or contrary to the public                  incorporate amendments to EEOC’s                      State law within the meaning of the
                                                  interest’’ (24 CFR 10.1; see also 5 U.S.C.              regulation and simplify procedures for                Executive order.
                                                  553(b)). HUD finds that public notice                   parties seeking to exercise their EEO
                                                                                                          rights. This final rule is, nevertheless,             Environmental Review
                                                  and comment are unnecessary for this
                                                  rulemaking because HUD’s EEO                            consistent with the goals of Executive                   This final rule does not direct,
                                                  regulation is obsolete and unnecessary,                 Order 13563, to reduce regulatory                     provide for assistance or loan and
                                                  and, as such, its removal does not                      burdens and maintain maximum agency                   mortgage insurance for, or otherwise
                                                  establish or affect substantive policy.                 flexibility.                                          govern or regulate, real property
                                                  HUD’s EEO regulation was initially                                                                            acquisition, disposition, leasing,
                                                                                                          Regulatory Flexibility Act
                                                  promulgated to mirror and conform to                                                                          rehabilitation, alteration, demolition, or
                                                  EEOC’s regulation, but was later                           The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)               new construction, or establish, revise or
                                                  effectively superseded as EEOC revised                  (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) generally requires             provide for standards for construction or
                                                  its regulations. For the sake of accuracy               an agency to conduct a regulatory                     construction materials, manufactured
                                                  and flexibility, HUD will address in                    flexibility analysis of any rule subject to           housing, or occupancy. Accordingly,
                                                  administrative guidance, rather than in                 notice and comment rulemaking                         under 24 CFR 50.19(c)(1), this final rule
                                                  the Code of Federal Regulations, any                    requirements, unless the agency certifies             is categorically excluded from
                                                  future changes to its internal EEO policy               that the rule will not have a significant             environmental review under the
                                                  and procedures. Additionally, this will                 economic impact on a substantial                      National Environmental Policy Act of
                                                  eliminate confusion resulting from                      number of small entities. Because HUD                 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321).
                                                  having two regulations that address the                 has determined that good cause exists to
                                                                                                          issue this rule without prior public                  List of Subjects in 24 CFR Part 7
                                                  same EEO laws yet differ in currency
                                                  and scope.                                              comment, this rule is not subject to the                Administrative practice and
                                                     For these reasons, HUD has                           requirement to publish an initial or final            procedure, Equal employment
                                                  determined that it is unnecessary to                    regulatory flexibility analysis under the             opportunity, Organization and functions
                                                  delay the effectiveness of this rule in                 RFA as part of such action.                           (Government agencies).
                                                  order to solicit prior public comment.                  Unfunded Mandates Reform                              PART 7—[REMOVED]
                                                  III. Findings and Certification                           Section 202 of the Unfunded
                                                                                                          Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) 1                  ■ Accordingly, under 42 U.S.C. 3535(d)
                                                  Regulatory Review—Executive Orders
                                                                                                          requires that an agency prepare a                     and as discussed in the preamble, the
                                                  12866 and 13563
                                                                                                          budgetary impact statement before                     Department of Housing and Urban
                                                    Under Executive Order 12866                           promulgating a rule that includes a                   Development is amending 24 CFR by
                                                  (Regulatory Planning and Review), a                     Federal mandate that may result in the                removing part 7.
                                                  determination must be made whether a                    expenditure by State, local, and tribal                 Dated: May 12, 2016.
                                                  regulatory action is significant and                    governments, in the aggregate, or by the              Nani A. Coloretti,
                                                  therefore subject to review by the Office               private sector, of $100 million or more
                                                  of Management and Budget (OMB) in                                                                             Secretary.
                                                                                                          in any one year. If a budgetary impact
                                                  accordance with the requirements of the                                                                       [FR Doc. 2016–11806 Filed 5–18–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                          statement is required, section 205 of
                                                  order. Executive Order 13563                            UMRA also requires an agency to                       BILLING CODE P
                                                  (Improving Regulations and Regulatory                   identity and consider a reasonable
                                                  Review) directs executive agencies to                   number of regulatory alternatives before
                                                  analyze regulations that are ‘‘outmoded,                promulgating a rule.2 However, the                    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                                  ineffective, insufficient, or excessively               UMRA applies only to rules for which                  SECURITY
                                                  burdensome, and to modify, streamline,                  an agency publishes a general notice of
                                                  expand, or repeal them in accordance                                                                          Coast Guard
                                                                                                          proposed rulemaking. As discussed
                                                  with what has been learned. Executive                   above, HUD has determined, for good
                                                  Order 13563 also directs that, where                                                                          33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                          cause, that prior notice and public
                                                  relevant, feasible, and consistent with                 comment is not required on this rule                  [Docket Number USCG 2016–0321]
                                                  regulatory objectives, and to the extent                and, therefore, the UMRA does not
                                                  permitted by law, agencies are to                                                                             RIN 1625–AA00
                                                                                                          apply to this final rule.
                                                  identify and consider regulatory                                                                              Safety Zone; Sabine River, Orange,
                                                  approaches that reduce burdens and                      Executive Order 13132, Federalism
                                                                                                                                                                Texas
                                                  maintain flexibility and freedom of                        Executive Order 13132 (entitled
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                                                  choice for the public.                                  ‘‘Federalism’’) prohibits an agency from              AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                                    Since this final rule covers internal                 publishing any rule that has federalism               ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                                  HUD operations and pertains only to                     implications if the rule either imposes
                                                  current/former employees and                            substantial direct compliance costs on                SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is
                                                  applicants for employment at HUD, it is                 State and local governments and is not                establishing a temporary safety zone for
                                                  not subject to review under Executive                                                                         waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to
                                                  Order 12866. As discussed in this                        12   U.S.C. 1532.                                    shoreline, adjacent to the public boat
                                                  preamble, the final rule would amend                     22   U.S.C. 1534.                                    ramp located in Orange, TX. This safety


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                                                  zone is necessary to protect persons and                Delaying the effective date of this rule              importance of quantifying both costs
                                                  vessels from hazards associated with a                  would be contrary to public interest                  and benefits, of reducing costs, of
                                                  high speed boat race competition.                       because regulatory action is necessary to             harmonizing rules, and of promoting
                                                  Persons and vessels are prohibited from                 limit access to the area of the high speed            flexibility. This rule has not been
                                                  entering into, transiting through, or                   boat races, protect participants,                     designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  anchoring within this safety zone unless                spectators, and other persons and                     action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
                                                  authorized by the Captain of the Port,                  vessels from the potential hazards                    Accordingly, it has not been reviewed
                                                  Port Arthur.                                            during a high speed boat race on a                    by the Office of Management and
                                                  DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30                 navigable waterway. The Coast Guard                   Budget.
                                                  a.m. on May 21, 2016, through 6 p.m.                    will notify the public and maritime                      This regulatory action determination
                                                  on May 22, 2016.                                        community that the safety zone will be                is based on the size, location, and
                                                  ADDRESSES: To view documents                            in effect and of its enforcement periods              duration of the safety zone. This safety
                                                  mentioned in this preamble as being                     via broadcast notices to mariners (BNM)               zone is over a 2-day period and
                                                  available in the docket, go to http://                  and the event will advertised in the                  enforcement during the effective times,
                                                  www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–                    Local Notice to Mariners (LNM).                       enforcement periods will include
                                                  0321 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                                                                          scheduled breaks, providing
                                                                                                          III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                opportunity for vessels to transit
                                                  ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
                                                  Folder on the line associated with this                    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule               through the affected area. Moreover, the
                                                  rule.                                                   under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The                Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice
                                                                                                          Captain of the Port, Port Arthur (COTP)               to Mariners via VHF–FM marine
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                                                                          has determined that the potential                     channel 16 about the zone and the rule
                                                  you have questions on this rule, call or
                                                                                                          hazards associated with high speed boat               allows vessel to seek permission to enter
                                                  email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety
                                                                                                          races are a safety concern for vessels                the zone.
                                                  Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard;
                                                  telephone 409–719–5086, email                           operating on the Sabine River. This rule              B. Impact on Small Entities
                                                  Scott.K.Whalen@uscg.mil.                                is needed to protect participants,
                                                                                                          spectators, and other persons and                        The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                    1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                                                                                          vessels in the navigable waters within
                                                  I. Table of Abbreviations                               the safety zone during the scheduled                  requires Federal agencies to consider
                                                                                                          races.                                                the potential impact of regulations on
                                                  CFR Code of Federal Regulations                                                                               small entities during rulemaking. The
                                                  DHS Department of Homeland Security                     IV. Discussion of the Rule
                                                  FR Federal Register
                                                                                                                                                                term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                                  NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                        This rule establishes a temporary                   businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                                  § Section                                               safety zone from 8:30 a.m. on May 21,                 that are independently owned and
                                                  U.S.C. United States Code                               2016 through 6:00 p.m. on May 22,                     operated and are not dominant in their
                                                                                                          2016. The safety zone covers all                      fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                                  II. Background Information and                                                                                with populations of less than 50,000.
                                                  Regulatory History                                      navigable waters of the Sabine River,
                                                                                                          shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the               The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
                                                     The Coast Guard is issuing this                      public boat ramp located in Orange, TX.               605(b) that this rule will not have a
                                                  temporary rule without prior notice and                 The northern boundary is from the end                 significant economic impact on a
                                                  opportunity to comment pursuant to                      of Navy Pier One then easterly to the                 substantial number of small entities.
                                                  authority under section 4(a) of the                     river’s eastern shore. The southern                      While some owners or operators of
                                                  Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5                   boundary is a line shoreline to                       vessels intending to transit the safety
                                                  U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                          shoreline. The duration of the safety                 zone may be small entities, for the
                                                  authorizes an agency to issue a rule                    zone is intended to protect participants,             reasons stated in section V.A above, this
                                                  without prior notice and opportunity to                 spectators, and other persons and                     rule will not have a significant
                                                  comment when the agency for good                        vessels, in the navigable waters of the               economic impact on vessel owners or
                                                  cause finds that those procedures are                   Sabine River during the high speed boat               operators.
                                                  ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary               races. No vessel or person will be                       Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                                  to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.                permitted to enter the safety zone                    Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                                  553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that                   without obtaining permission from the                 Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                                  good cause exists for not publishing a                  COTP or a designated representative.                  we want to assist small entities in
                                                  notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                                                                          understanding this rule. If the rule
                                                  with respect to this rule. The Coast                    V. Regulatory Analyses                                would affect your small business,
                                                  Guard received notice on March 30,                        We developed this rule after                        organization, or governmental
                                                  2016 that this boat racing event is                     considering numerous statutes and                     jurisdiction and you have questions
                                                  scheduled to take place on May 21 and                   executive orders related to rulemaking.               concerning its provisions or options for
                                                  22, 2016. Upon full review of the event                 Below we summarize our analyses                       compliance, please contact the person
                                                  details, the Coast Guard determined that                based on a number of these statutes and               listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                  additional safety measures are necessary                Executive Orders, and we discuss First                CONTACT section.
                                                  due to potential navigational hazards                   Amendment rights of protestors.                          Small businesses may send comments
                                                  present during the high speed boat race.                                                                      on the actions of Federal employees
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                                                  It is impractical to publish a NPRM                     A. Regulatory Planning and Review                     who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                                  because a safety zone needs to be                          Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                                  established by May 21, 2016.                            direct agencies to assess the costs and               the Small Business and Agriculture
                                                     We are issuing this rule, and under 5                benefits of available regulatory                      Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                                  U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds                 alternatives and, if regulation is                    and the Regional Small Business
                                                  that good cause exists for making it                    necessary, to select regulatory                       Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                                  effective less than 30 days after                       approaches that maximize net benefits.                Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                                  publication in the Federal Register.                    Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the                  annually and rates each agency’s


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                                                  responsiveness to small business. If you                Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42                  through 6:00 p.m. on May 22, 2016.
                                                  wish to comment on actions by                           U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                          Enforcement during the effective
                                                  employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                   determined that this action is one of a               periods will allow for scheduled breaks
                                                  888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                      category of actions that do not                       allowing vessels to pass through the
                                                  Coast Guard will not retaliate against                  individually or cumulatively have a                   safety zone. Notice of scheduled breaks
                                                  small entities that question or complain                significant effect on the human                       will be provided as indicated under (d)
                                                  about this rule or any policy or action                 environment. This rule involves a safety              Informational broadcasts.
                                                  of the Coast Guard.                                     zone during a 2-day period that will                     (b) Regulations. (1) Under the general
                                                                                                          prohibit entry within the zone without                safety zone regulations in § 165.23 of
                                                  C. Collection of Information
                                                                                                          permission of the Captain of the Port. It             this part, entry into this zone is
                                                    This rule will not call for a new                     is categorically excluded from further                prohibited to all persons and vessels
                                                  collection of information under the                     review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure                except those vessels specifically
                                                  Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. An                 authorized by the Captain of the Port,
                                                  U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                      environmental analysis checklist                      Port Arthur or a designated
                                                  D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         supporting this determination and a                   representative.
                                                  Governments                                             Categorical Exclusion Determination are                  (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry
                                                                                                          available in the docket where indicated               into or passage through must request
                                                     A rule has implications for federalism               under ADDRESSES. We seek any                          permission from the Captain of the Port,
                                                  under Executive Order, Federalism, if it                comments or information that may lead                 Port Arthur, or a designated
                                                  has a substantial direct effect on the                  to the discovery of a significant                     representative. They may be contacted
                                                  States, on the relationship between the                 environmental impact from this rule.                  on VHF–FM channel 13 or 16, or by
                                                  national government and the States, or                                                                        phone at by telephone at 409–719–5070.
                                                  on the distribution of power and                        G. Protest Activities
                                                                                                                                                                   (3) All persons and vessels shall
                                                  responsibilities among the various                        The Coast Guard respects the First                  comply with the lawful orders or
                                                  levels of government. We have analyzed                  Amendment rights of protesters.                       directions given to them by the Captain
                                                  this rule under that Order and have                     Protesters are asked to contact the                   of the Port, Port Arthur or the Captain
                                                  determined that it is consistent with the               person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      of the Port’s designated representative.
                                                  fundamental federalism principles and                   INFORMATION CONTACT section to                        On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol
                                                  preemption requirements described in                    coordinate protest activities so that your            personnel include commissioned,
                                                  Executive Order 13132.                                  message can be received without                       warrant, and petty officers of the U.S.
                                                     Also, this rule does not have tribal                 jeopardizing the safety or security of                Coast Guard.
                                                  implications under Executive Order                      people, places or vessels.                               (c) Information broadcasts. The Coast
                                                  13175, Consultation and Coordination                                                                          Guard will inform the public through
                                                  with Indian Tribal Governments,                         List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                                                                                broadcast notices to mariners of channel
                                                  because it does not have a substantial                    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  restrictions and Vessel Traffic Service
                                                  direct effect on one or more Indian                     (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                  advisories on VHF–FM channel 65A.
                                                  tribes, on the relationship between the                 requirements, Security measures, and
                                                  Federal Government and Indian tribes,                   Waterways.                                              Dated: April 15, 2016.
                                                  or on the distribution of power and                       For the reasons discussed in the                    R.S. Ogrydziak,
                                                  responsibilities between the Federal                    preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                                  Government and Indian tribes. If you                    CFR part 165 as follows:                              Port, Port Arthur, Texas.
                                                  believe this rule has implications for                                                                        [FR Doc. 2016–11821 Filed 5–18–16; 8:45 am]
                                                  federalism or Indian tribes, please                     PART 165–REGULATED NAVIGATION                         BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                  contact the person listed in the FOR                    AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
                                                  FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
                                                  above.                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                                                                          continues to read as follows:                         LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
                                                  E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                                                                            Authority 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;            Copyright Royalty Board
                                                    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                      33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                  of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                   Department of Homeland Security Delegation
                                                                                                                                                                37 CFR Part 370
                                                  Federal agencies to assess the effects of               No. 0170.1.
                                                  their discretionary regulatory actions. In              ■ 2. Add temporary § 165.T08–0321 to                  [Docket No. RM 2008–7]
                                                  particular, the Act addresses actions                   read as follows:
                                                  that may result in the expenditure by a                                                                       Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of
                                                  State, local, or tribal government, in the              § 165.T08–0321      Safety Zone; Sabine River,        Sound Recordings Under Statutory
                                                  aggregate, or by the private sector of                  Orange, Texas.                                        License
                                                  $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                   Location. The following area is a
                                                  more in any one year. Though this rule                  safety zone: Waters of the Sabine River,              AGENCY:  Copyright Royalty Board,
                                                  will not result in such expenditure, we                 shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the               Library of Congress.
                                                  do discuss the effects of this rule                     Orange public boat ramps located in                   ACTION: Final rule.
                                                  elsewhere in this preamble.                             Orange, TX. The northern boundary is
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                                                                                                          from the end of old Navy Pier One at                  SUMMARY:   The Copyright Royalty Judges
                                                  F. Environment                                          30°05′50″ N. 93°43′15″ W. then easterly               are amending a Copyright Royalty Board
                                                    We have analyzed this rule under                      to the river’s eastern shore. The                     rule regarding reporting requirements
                                                  Department of Homeland Security                         southern boundary is a line shoreline to              for certain Educational Stations that pay
                                                  Management Directive 023–01 and                         shoreline at latitude 30°05′33″ N.                    no more than the minimum fee for their
                                                  Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,                       (NAD83).                                              use of sound recordings under the
                                                  which guide the Coast Guard in                             (a) Effective Periods. This rule is                applicable statutory licenses.
                                                  complying with the National                             effective from 8:30 a.m. on May 21, 2016              DATES: Effective May 19, 2016.



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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionTemporary final rule.
DatesThis rule is effective from 8:30 a.m. on May 21, 2016, through 6 p.m. on May 22, 2016.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 31504 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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