81 FR 45414 - Safety Zone; Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2016, Fairport Harbor, OH, Bay City, MI, Chicago, IL, Green Bay, WI, Duluth, MN, Erie, PA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 135 (July 14, 2016)

Page Range		45414-45416
FR Document		2016-16711

The Coast Guard is creating temporary safety zones around each tall ship visiting the Great Lakes during the Tall Ships Challenge 2016 race series. These safety zones will provide for the regulation of vessel traffic in the vicinity of each tall ship in the navigable waters of the United States. The Coast Guard is taking this action to safeguard participants and spectators from the hazards associated with the limited maneuverability of these tall ships and to ensure public safety during tall ships events.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0267]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2016, Fairport 
Harbor, OH, Bay City, MI, Chicago, IL, Green Bay, WI, Duluth, MN, Erie, 
PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is creating temporary safety zones around each 
tall ship visiting the Great Lakes during the Tall Ships Challenge 2016 
race series. These safety zones will provide for the regulation of 
vessel traffic in the vicinity of each tall ship in the navigable 
waters of the United States. The Coast Guard is taking this action to 
safeguard participants and spectators from the hazards associated with 
the limited maneuverability of these tall ships and to ensure public 
safety during tall ships events.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from July 14, 2016 
through 12:01 a.m. on September 12, 2016. For the purposes of 
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 12:01 a.m. July 6, 2016 
through July 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0267 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 Mark Bobal, Ninth District Inspections and Investigations 
Branch, Passenger Vessel Safety Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
216-902-6052, email Mark.D.Bobal@uscg.mil.

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

    During the Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2016, tall ships will 
be participating in parades and then mooring in the harbors of Fairport 
Harbor, OH, Bay City, MI, Chicago, IL, Green Bay, WI, Duluth, MN, Erie, 
PA. This is a tri-annual event that teaches character building and 
leadership through sail training. The Tall Ships event seeks to educate 
the public about both the historical aspects of sailing ships as well 
as their current use as training vessels for students. Tall ships are 
large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessels. The event will consist of 
festivals at each port of call, sail training cruises, tall ship 
parades, and races between the ports. More information regarding the 
Tall Ships Challenge 2016 and the participating vessels can be found at 
http://www.sailtraining.org/tallships/2016greatlakes/TSC2016index.php
    The Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
titled Safety Zone; Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2016, Fairport 
Harbor, OH, Bay City, MI, Chicago, IL, Green Bay, WI, Duluth, MN, Erie, 
PA (USCG-2016-0267, 81 FR 26767, May 4, 2016). There we stated why we 
issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action 
related. During the comment period that ended June 3, 2016, we received 
one comment.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231. The Ninth District Commander has determined that potential 
hazards associated with tall ships operating in crowded harbors in 
close proximity to spectator craft necessitate a safety zone. The 
purpose of this rule is to ensure the safety of all vessels during the 
Tall Ship events.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received one comments on our NPRM published May 
4, 2016. The comment was directed at a rule pertaining to a fireworks 
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during a university graduation and did not apply to this rule. There 
are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed 
rule in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a safety zone from 12:01 a.m. July 6, 2016, 
that is established around each Tall Ship participating in this event. 
The safety zone covers all navigable waters within 100 yards of a tall 
ship in the Great Lakes. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure 
the safety of vessels and these navigable waters during the 2016 Tall 
Ships Challenge. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the 
safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated 
representative. If the tall ships are operating in a confined area such 
as a small harbor and there is not adequate room for vessels to stay 
out of the safety zone because of a lack of navigable water, then 
vessels will be permitted to operate within the safety zone and shall 
travel at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. The 
navigation rules apply at all times within the safety zone. The safety 
zone terminates at 12:01 a.m. on September 12, 2016.

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, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic 
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone. Commercial 
traffic does not typically come within the boundaries of the safety 
zone, and would be permitted to pass through the safety zone in 
accordance with the rule. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the 
zone and the rule allows vessels 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 received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. 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 any 
vessel owner or operator.
    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 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 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and 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.

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 an 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 that will prohibit vessels from passing 
within 100 yards of a tall ship without coming to a slow speed. It is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of 
Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis 
checklist supporting this determination and a

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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, 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(g), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0073 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-0073  Safety Zone; Tall Ships Challenge Great Lakes 2016; 
Fairport Harbor, OH, Bay City, MI, Chicago, IL, Green Bay, WI, Sturgeon 
Bay, WI, Duluth, MN, Erie, PA.

    (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Navigation Rules means the Navigation Rules, International and 
Inland (See, 1972 COLREGS and 33 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.).
    (2) Official Patrol means those persons designated by Captain of 
the Port Buffalo, Detroit, Sault Ste. Marie, Duluth and Lake Michigan 
to monitor a tall ship safety zone, permit entry into the zone, give 
legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within the zone, and 
take other actions authorized by the cognizant Captain of the Port.
    (3) Public Vessel means vessels owned, chartered, or operated by 
the United States or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
    (4) Tall Ship means any sailing vessel participating in the Tall 
Ships Challenge 2016 in the Great Lakes.
    (b) Location. The following areas are safety zones: all navigable 
waters of the United States located in the Ninth Coast Guard District 
within a 100 yard radius of any tall ship.
    (c) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel is allowed within the 
safety zone unless authorized by the cognizant Captain of the Port, 
their designated representative, or the on-scene official patrol.
    (2) Persons or vessels operating within a confined harbor or 
channel, where there is not sufficient navigable water outside of the 
safety zone to safely maneuver are allowed to operate within the safety 
zone and shall travel at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe 
course. Vessels operating within the safety zone shall not come within 
25 yards of a tall ship unless authorized by the cognizant Captain of 
the Port, their designated representative, or the on-scene official 
patrol.
    (3) When a tall ship approaches any vessel that is moored or 
anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it 
remains within the tall ship's safety zone unless ordered by or given 
permission from the cognizant Captain of the Port, their designated 
representative, or the on-scene official patrol to do otherwise.
    (d) Effective period. This rule is effective from 12:01 a.m. on 
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 through 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 
2016.
    (e) Navigation Rules. The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times 
within a tall ships safety zone.

    Dated: July 5, 2016.
J.E. Ryan,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District.
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during a university graduation and did to Mariners via VHF–FM marine D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
not apply to this rule. There are no channel 16 about the zone and the rule Governments
changes in the regulatory text of this allows vessels to seek permission to A rule has implications for federalism
rule from the proposed rule in the enter the zone. under Executive Order 13132,
NPRM. Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
This rule establishes a safety zone B. Impact on Small Entities
effect on the States, on the relationship
from 12:01 a.m. July 6, 2016, that is The Regulatory Flexibility Act of between the national government and
established around each Tall Ship 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, the States, or on the distribution of
participating in this event. The safety requires Federal agencies to consider
zone covers all navigable waters within power and responsibilities among the
the potential impact of regulations on various levels of government. We have
100 yards of a tall ship in the Great small entities during rulemaking. The
Lakes. The duration of the zone is analyzed this rule under that Order and
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small have determined that it is consistent
intended to ensure the safety of vessels businesses, not-for-profit organizations
and these navigable waters during the with the fundamental federalism
that are independently owned and principles and preemption requirements
2016 Tall Ships Challenge. No vessel or operated and are not dominant in their
person will be permitted to enter the described in Executive Order 13132.
fields, and governmental jurisdictions Also, this rule does not have tribal
safety zone without obtaining with populations of less than 50,000.
permission from the COTP or a implications under Executive Order
The Coast Guard received no comments 13175, Consultation and Coordination
designated representative. If the tall from the Small Business Administration
ships are operating in a confined area with Indian Tribal Governments,
on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard because it does not have a substantial
such as a small harbor and there is not certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
adequate room for vessels to stay out of direct effect on one or more Indian
rule will not have a significant tribes, on the relationship between the
the safety zone because of a lack of
economic impact on a substantial Federal Government and Indian tribes,
navigable water, then vessels will be
number of small entities. or on the distribution of power and
permitted to operate within the safety
zone and shall travel at the minimum While some owners or operators of responsibilities between the Federal
speed necessary to maintain a safe vessels intending to transit the safety Government and Indian tribes. If you
course. The navigation rules apply at all zone may be small entities, for the believe this rule has implications for
times within the safety zone. The safety reasons stated in section V.A above, this federalism or Indian tribes, please
zone terminates at 12:01 a.m. on rule will not have a significant contact the person listed in the FOR
September 12, 2016. economic impact on any vessel owner FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
or operator. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
V. Regulatory Analyses
Under section 213(a) of the Small
We developed this rule after Business Regulatory Enforcement The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
considering numerous statutes and Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Executive orders related to rulemaking. we want to assist small entities in Federal agencies to assess the effects of
Below we summarize our analyses understanding this rule. If the rule their discretionary regulatory actions. In
based on a number of these statutes and would affect your small business, particular, the Act addresses actions
Executive orders, and we discuss First organization, or governmental that may result in the expenditure by a
Amendment rights of protestors. jurisdiction and you have questions State, local, or tribal government, in the
concerning its provisions or options for aggregate, or by the private sector of
A. Regulatory Planning and Review $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
compliance, please contact the person
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 more in any one year. Though this rule
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
direct agencies to assess the costs and will not result in such an expenditure,
CONTACT section.
benefits of available regulatory we do discuss the effects of this rule
alternatives and, if regulation is Small businesses may send comments elsewhere in this preamble.
necessary, to select regulatory on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine F. Environment
approaches that maximize net benefits.
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the compliance with, Federal regulations to We have analyzed this rule under
importance of quantifying both costs the Small Business and Agriculture Department of Homeland Security
and benefits, of reducing costs, of Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman Management Directive 023–01 and
harmonizing rules, and of promoting and the Regional Small Business Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
flexibility. This rule has not been Regulatory Fairness Boards. The which guide the Coast Guard in
designated a ‘‘significant regulatory Ombudsman evaluates these actions complying with the National
action,’’ under Executive Order 12866. annually and rates each agency’s Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed responsiveness to small business. If you U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
by the Office of Management and wish to comment on actions by determined that this action is one of a
Budget. employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– category of actions that do not
This regulatory action determination 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The individually or cumulatively have a
is based on the size, location, duration, Coast Guard will not retaliate against significant effect on the human
and time-of-day of the safety zone. small entities that question or complain environment. This rule involves a safety
Vessel traffic will be able to safely about this rule or any policy or action zone that will prohibit vessels from
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transit around this safety zone. of the Coast Guard. passing within 100 yards of a tall ship
Commercial traffic does not typically C. Collection of Information without coming to a slow speed. It is
come within the boundaries of the categorically excluded from further
safety zone, and would be permitted to This rule will not call for a new review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure
pass through the safety zone in collection of information under the 2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. An
accordance with the rule. Moreover, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 environmental analysis checklist
Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice U.S.C. 3501–3520). supporting this determination and a

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Categorical Exclusion Determination are Guard District within a 100 yard radius procedures, which requires EPA to take
available in the docket where indicated of any tall ship. certain actions if an adverse comment is
under ADDRESSES. We seek any (c) Regulations. (1) No person or received. EPA received adverse
comments or information that may lead vessel is allowed within the safety zone comments regarding the SNURs
to the discovery of a significant unless authorized by the cognizant identified in this document. Therefore,
environmental impact from this rule. Captain of the Port, their designated the Agency is withdrawing the direct
representative, or the on-scene official final rule SNURs identified in this
G. Protest Activities patrol. document, as required under the direct
The Coast Guard respects the First (2) Persons or vessels operating final rulemaking procedures.
Amendment rights of protesters. within a confined harbor or channel, DATES: This rule is effective July 15,
Protesters are asked to contact the where there is not sufficient navigable 2016.
person listed in the FOR FURTHER water outside of the safety zone to safely
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action,
INFORMATION CONTACT section to maneuver are allowed to operate within
identified by docket identification (ID)
coordinate protest activities so that your the safety zone and shall travel at the
number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0810, is
message can be received without minimum speed necessary to maintain a
available at http://www.regulations.gov
jeopardizing the safety or security of safe course. Vessels operating within the
or at the Office of Pollution Prevention
people, places or vessels. safety zone shall not come within 25
and Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket),
yards of a tall ship unless authorized by
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Environmental Protection Agency
the cognizant Captain of the Port, their
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation designated representative, or the on-
Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping scene official patrol.
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington,
requirements, Security measures, (3) When a tall ship approaches any
DC. The Public Reading Room is open
Waterways. vessel that is moored or anchored, the
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
For the reasons discussed in the stationary vessel must stay moored or
through Friday, excluding legal
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 anchored while it remains within the
holidays. The telephone number for the
CFR part 165 as follows: tall ship’s safety zone unless ordered by
Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744,
or given permission from the cognizant
and the telephone number for the OPPT
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION Captain of the Port, their designated
Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS representative, or the on-scene official
the visitor instructions and additional
patrol to do otherwise.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 (d) Effective period. This rule is information about the docket available
continues to read as follows: effective from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
July 6, 2016 through 12:01 a.m. on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Monday, September 12, 2016. For technical information contact:
Department of Homeland Security Delegation (e) Navigation Rules. The Navigation Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control
No. 0170.1. Rules shall apply at all times within a Division (7405M), Office of Pollution
■ 2. Add § 165.T09–0073 to read as tall ships safety zone. Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
follows: Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Dated: July 5, 2016. Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001;
§ 165.T09–0073 Safety Zone; Tall Ships J.E. Ryan, telephone number: (202) 564–9232;
Challenge Great Lakes 2016; Fairport Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, email address: moss.kenneth@epa.gov.
Harbor, OH, Bay City, MI, Chicago, IL, Green Ninth Coast Guard District. For general information contact: The
Bay, WI, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Duluth, MN, Erie, [FR Doc. 2016–16711 Filed 7–13–16; 8:45 am] TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422
PA. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY
(a) Definitions. The following 14620; telephone number: (202) 554–
definitions apply to this section: 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@
(1) Navigation Rules means the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION epa.gov.
Navigation Rules, International and AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Inland (See, 1972 COLREGS and 33
U.S.C. 2001 et seq.). 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721 I. Does this action apply to me?
(2) Official Patrol means those [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0810; FRL–9948–81] A list of potentially affected entities is
persons designated by Captain of the provided in the Federal Register of May
Port Buffalo, Detroit, Sault Ste. Marie, RIN 2070–AB27 16, 2016 (81 FR 30452) (FRL–9944–77).
Duluth and Lake Michigan to monitor a If you have questions regarding the
tall ship safety zone, permit entry into Significant New Use Rules on Certain
applicability of this action to a
the zone, give legally enforceable orders Chemical Substances; Withdrawal
particular entity, consult the technical
to persons or vessels within the zone, AGENCY: Environmental Protection person listed under FOR FURTHER
and take other actions authorized by the Agency (EPA). INFORMATION CONTACT.
cognizant Captain of the Port. ACTION: Partial withdrawal of direct
(3) Public Vessel means vessels II. What direct final SNURs are being
final rule. withdrawn?
owned, chartered, or operated by the
United States or by a State or political SUMMARY: EPA is withdrawing In the May 16, 2016 Federal Register,
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subdivision thereof. significant new use rules (SNURs) EPA issued direct final SNURs for the
(4) Tall Ship means any sailing vessel promulgated under the Toxic chemical substances that are identified
participating in the Tall Ships Challenge Substances Control Act (TSCA) for three in this document. These direct final
2016 in the Great Lakes. chemical substances, which were the SNURs were issued under the
(b) Location. The following areas are subject of premanufacture notices procedures in 40 CFR part 721, subpart
safety zones: all navigable waters of the (PMNs). EPA published these SNURs D. Because the Agency received notices
United States located in the Ninth Coast using direct final rulemaking of intent to submit adverse comments,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Temporary final rule.
Dates		This rule is effective without actual notice from July 14, 2016 through 12:01 a.m. on September 12, 2016. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 12:01 a.m. July 6, 2016 through July 14, 2016.
Contact		If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mark Bobal, Ninth District Inspections and Investigations Branch, Passenger Vessel Safety Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 216-902-6052, email [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 45414
RIN Number		1625-AA00
CFR Associated		Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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