81_FR_46971 81 FR 46833 - Safety Zone; Navy UNDET, Apra Outer Harbor, GU

81 FR 46833 - Safety Zone; Navy UNDET, Apra Outer Harbor, GU

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 138 (July 19, 2016)

Page Range46833-46835
FR Document2016-17036

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 700-yard radius on the surface and 1400-yard radius underwater of the Navy underwater detonation operations in the waters of Apra Outer Harbor, Guam. The Coast Guard believes this safety zone regulation is necessary to protect all persons and vessel that would otherwise transit or be within the affected areas from possible safety hazards associated with underwater detonation operations. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Guam.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 138 (Tuesday, July 19, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 138 (Tuesday, July 19, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-17036]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0555]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Navy UNDET, Apra Outer Harbor, GU

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
navigable waters within a 700-yard radius on the surface and 1400-yard 
radius underwater of the Navy underwater detonation operations in the 
waters of Apra Outer Harbor, Guam. The Coast Guard believes this safety 
zone regulation is necessary to protect all persons and vessel that 
would otherwise transit or be within the affected areas from possible 
safety hazards associated with underwater detonation operations. Entry 
of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless 
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Guam.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. on July 28, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0555 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 Chief Kristina Gauthier, Sector Guam, U.S. Coast Guard; 
telephone (671) 355-4866, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
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 because doing so would be impracticable and 
contrary to public interest. The final details for this event were not 
known to the Coast Guard until there was insufficient time remaining 
before the operation to publish an NPRM. Thus, delaying the effective 
dates of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would be 
impracticable because it would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to 
protect vessels and waterway users from the hazards associated with 
this operation.
    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. Due to the late notice 
and inherent danger in underwater detonation exercises, delaying the 
effective period of this safety zone would be contrary to public 
interest.

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 Guam has determined that potential 
hazards associated with the U.S. Navy training exercise, which include 
detonation of underwater explosive on July 28, 2016, will be a safety 
concern for anyone within a 700-yard radius on the surface and 1400-
yard radius underwater of the operation. This rule is needed to protect 
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters 
within the safety zone during the exercise. Mariners and divers 
approaching too close to such exercises could potentially expose the 
mariner to flying debris or other hazardous conditions.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    The safety zone will cover all navigable waters within 700-yards on 
the surface and 1400-yards underwater of vessels and machinery being 
used by the Navy. The duration of the zone is intended to protect 
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable 
waters during the underwater detonation exercise. No vessel or person 
will be permitted to enter the safety zones without obtaining 
permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
Executive order 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-year of the safety zone. Vessel traffic 
will be able to safely transit around this safety zone which will 
impact a small designated area of waters in Apra Outer Harbor for 8 
hours. 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 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

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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 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 lasting eight hours that will prohibit 
entry within 700-yards on the surface and 1400-yards underwater of 
vessels and machinery being used by Navy personnel. 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, 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, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-
1(g), 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1


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2. Add Sec.  165.T14-0555 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T14-0555  Safety Zone; Navy UNDET, Apra Outer Harbor, GU.

    (a) Location. The following areas, within the Guam Captain of the 
Port (COTP) Zone (See 33 CFR 3.70-15), from the surface of the water to 
the ocean floor, are safety zones: Apra Outer Harbor, Guam July 28, 
2016. All surface waters bounded by a circle with a 700-yard radius and 
all underwater areas bounded by a circle with a 1400 yard radius 
centered at 13[deg]27'42'' North Latitude and 144[deg]38'30'' East 
Longitude, (NAD 1983).
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 8 a.m. through 
4 p.m. on July 28th, 2016.
    (c) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones 
contained in Sec.  165.23 apply. No vessels may enter or transit safety 
zones and no persons in the water may enter or transit safety zone 
unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative thereof.
    (d) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty 
officer, and any other COTP representative permitted by law, may 
enforce these temporary safety zones.
    (e) Waiver. The COTP may waive any of the requirements of this 
section for any person, vessel, or class of vessel upon finding that 
application of the safety zone is unnecessary or impractical for the 
purpose of maritime security.
    (f) Penalties. Vessels or persons violating this rule are subject 
to the penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 50 U.S.C. 192.

    Dated: June 24, 2016.
James B. Pruett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Guam.
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                                               Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *                      DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND                                arrange their transits to minimize any
                                           ■ Par. 2. Section 1.956–2T is amended                    SECURITY                                              impact caused by the temporary
                                           by revising the first sentence of                                                                              deviation.
                                                                                                    Coast Guard                                              In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
                                           paragraph (a)(4)(iv) Example 3.(A), the
                                                                                                                                                          the drawbridge must return to its regular
                                           second sentence of paragraph (a)(4)(iv)
                                                                                                    33 CFR Part 117                                       operating schedule immediately at the
                                           Example 3.(B), and the third sentence of
                                                                                                                                                          end of the effective period of this
                                           paragraph (a)(4)(iv) Example 4.(B) to                    [Docket No. USCG–2016–0645]
                                                                                                                                                          temporary deviation. This deviation
                                           read as follows:
                                                                                                    Drawbridge Operation Regulation;                      from the operating regulations is
                                           § 1.956–2T Definition of United States                   State Boat Channel, Captree Island, NY                authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
                                           property (temporary).                                                                                            Dated: July 14, 2016.
                                           *     *     *     *    *                                 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
                                                                                                                                                          C.J. Bisignano,
                                                                                                    ACTION: Notice of deviation from
                                             (a) * * *                                                                                                    Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
                                                                                                    drawbridge regulation.
                                             (4) * * *                                                                                                    First Coast Guard District.
                                             (iv) * * *                                             SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard has issued a               [FR Doc. 2016–17006 Filed 7–18–16; 8:45 am]
                                             Example 3. (A) Facts. Before the                       temporary deviation from the operating                BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                           inversion transaction, FA also wholly                    schedule that governs the Captree State
                                           owns USP, a domestic corporation,                        Parkway Bridge across the State Boat
                                           which, in turn, wholly owns, LFS, a                      Channel, mile 30.7 at Captree Island,                 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                           foreign corporation that is a controlled                 New York. This deviation is necessary                 SECURITY
                                           foreign corporation. * * *                               to allow the bridge owner to perform
                                                                                                    painting and steel repairs.                           Coast Guard
                                             (B) * * * Because LFS was a
                                           controlled foreign corporation and a                     DATES: This deviation is effective from
                                                                                                                                                          33 CFR Part 165
                                           member of the EAG with respect to the                    September 6, 2016 to December 16,
                                           inversion transaction on the completion                  2016.                                                 [Docket Number USCG–2016–0555]
                                           date, and DT was not a United States                     ADDRESSES:    The docket for this                     RIN 1625–AA00
                                           shareholder with respect to LFS on or                    deviation, [USCG–2016–0645] is
                                           before the completion date, LFS is                       available at http://www.regulations.gov.              Safety Zone; Navy UNDET, Apra Outer
                                           excluded from the definition of                          Type the docket number in the                         Harbor, GU
                                           expatriated foreign subsidiary pursuant                  ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
                                           to § 1.7874–12T(a)(9)(ii). * * *                                                                               AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                                                                                    Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
                                             Example 4. * * *                                       associated with this deviation.                       ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                             (B) * * * Because LFSS was not a                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If                   SUMMARY:    The Coast Guard is
                                           member of the EAG with respect to the                    you have questions about this temporary               establishing a temporary safety zone for
                                           inversion transaction on the completion                  deviation, call or email Judy Leung-Yee,              navigable waters within a 700-yard
                                           date, LFSS is not excluded from the                      Project Officer, First Coast Guard                    radius on the surface and 1400-yard
                                           definition of expatriated foreign                        District, telephone (212) 514–4330,                   radius underwater of the Navy
                                           subsidiary pursuant to § 1.7874–                         email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil.                      underwater detonation operations in the
                                           12T(a)(9)(ii). * * *                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            waters of Apra Outer Harbor, Guam. The
                                           *     *     *     *    *                                    The Captree State Parkway Bridge,                  Coast Guard believes this safety zone
                                           ■ Par. 3. Section 1.7874–8T is amended                   mile 30.7, across the State Boat Channel,             regulation is necessary to protect all
                                           by revising the ninth sentence of                        has a vertical clearance in the closed                persons and vessel that would otherwise
                                           paragraph (h) Example 3.(ii) to read as                  position of 29 feet at mean high water                transit or be within the affected areas
                                           follows:                                                 and 30 feet at mean low water. The                    from possible safety hazards associated
                                                                                                    existing bridge operating regulations are             with underwater detonation operations.
                                           § 1.7874–8T Disregard of certain stock                   found at 33 CFR 117.799(i).                           Entry of vessels or persons into these
                                           attributable to multiple domestic entity                    The waterway is transited by seasonal              zones is prohibited unless specifically
                                           acquisitions (temporary).
                                                                                                    recreational traffic.                                 authorized by the Captain of the Port
                                           *       *   *     *    *                                    New York State DOT, the owner of the               Guam.
                                              (h) * * *                                             bridge, requested a temporary deviation               DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m.
                                              Example 3. * * *                                      from the normal operating schedule to                 through 4 p.m. on July 28, 2016.
                                              (ii) * * * Accordingly, the excluded                  perform painting and steel repairs.
                                                                                                                                                          ADDRESSES: To view documents
                                           amount is $112.50x calculated as 150                        Under this temporary deviation, the
                                                                                                    Captree State Parkway Bridge will not                 mentioned in this preamble as being
                                           (200, the total number of prior
                                                                                                    open for marine traffic from September                available in the docket, go to http://
                                           acquisition shares, less 50, the allocable
                                                                                                    6, 2016 to December 16, 2016.                         www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–
                                           redeemed shares) multiplied by $0.75x
                                                                                                       Vessels able to pass under the bridge              0555 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
                                           (the fair market value of a single share
                                                                                                    in the closed position may do so at                   ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
                                           of FA stock on the completion date with
                                                                                                    anytime. The bridge will not be able to               Folder on the line associated with this
                                           respect to the DT2 acquisition). * * *
                                                                                                    open for emergencies and there is no                  rule.
                                           *       *   *     *    *                                                                                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                                                                    immediate alternate route for vessels to
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                                           Martin V. Franks,                                        pass.                                                 you have questions on this rule, call or
                                           Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,                 The Coast Guard will inform the users              email Chief Kristina Gauthier, Sector
                                           Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief               of the waterways through our Local                    Guam, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
                                           Counsel (Procedure and Administration).                  Notice and Broadcast to Mariners of the               (671) 355–4866, email
                                           [FR Doc. 2016–16470 Filed 7–18–16; 8:45 am]              change in operating schedule for the                  Kristina.M.Gauthier@uscg.mil.
                                           BILLING CODE 4830–01–P                                   bridge so that vessel operations can                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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                                           I. Table of Abbreviations                                flying debris or other hazardous                      The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
                                           CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                                                                                    conditions.                                           605(b) that this rule will not have a
                                           COTP Captain of the Port                                                                                       significant economic impact on a
                                                                                                    IV. Discussion of the Rule
                                           DHS Department of Homeland Security                                                                            substantial number of small entities.
                                           FR Federal Register                                        The safety zone will cover all                         While some owners or operators of
                                           NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                       navigable waters within 700-yards on                  vessels intending to transit the safety
                                           § Section                                                the surface and 1400-yards underwater                 zone may be small entities, for the
                                           U.S.C. United States Code                                of vessels and machinery being used by                reasons stated in section V.A above, this
                                                                                                    the Navy. The duration of the zone is                 rule will not have a significant
                                           II. Background Information and
                                                                                                    intended to protect personnel, vessels,               economic impact on any vessel owner
                                           Regulatory History
                                                                                                    and the marine environment in these                   or operator.
                                              The Coast Guard is issuing this                       navigable waters during the underwater                   Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                           temporary rule without prior notice and                  detonation exercise. No vessel or person              Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                           opportunity to comment pursuant to                       will be permitted to enter the safety                 Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                           authority under section 4(a) of the                      zones without obtaining permission                    we want to assist small entities in
                                           Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5                    from the COTP or a designated                         understanding this rule. If the rule
                                           U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                           representative.                                       would affect your small business,
                                           authorizes an agency to issue a rule                                                                           organization, or governmental
                                                                                                    V. Regulatory Analyses                                jurisdiction and you have questions
                                           without prior notice and opportunity to
                                           comment when the agency for good                           We developed this rule after                        concerning its provisions or options for
                                           cause finds that those procedures are                    considering numerous statutes and                     compliance, please contact the person
                                           ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary                Executive order related to rulemaking.                listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                           to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.                 Below we summarize our analyses                       CONTACT section.
                                           553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that                    based on a number of these statutes and                  Small businesses may send comments
                                           good cause exists for not publishing a                   Executive orders, and we discuss First                on the actions of Federal employees
                                           notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                     Amendment rights of protestors.                       who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                           with respect to this rule because doing                                                                        compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                                                                                    A. Regulatory Planning and Review
                                           so would be impracticable and contrary                                                                         the Small Business and Agriculture
                                           to public interest. The final details for                   Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                           this event were not known to the Coast                   direct agencies to assess the costs and               and the Regional Small Business
                                           Guard until there was insufficient time                  benefits of available regulatory                      Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                           remaining before the operation to                        alternatives and, if regulation is                    Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                           publish an NPRM. Thus, delaying the                      necessary, to select regulatory                       annually and rates each agency’s
                                           effective dates of this rule to wait for a               approaches that maximize net benefits.                responsiveness to small business. If you
                                           comment period to run would be                           Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the                  wish to comment on actions by
                                           impracticable because it would inhibit                   importance of quantifying both costs                  employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
                                           the Coast Guard’s ability to protect                     and benefits, of reducing costs, of                   888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
                                           vessels and waterway users from the                      harmonizing rules, and of promoting                   Coast Guard will not retaliate against
                                           hazards associated with this operation.                  flexibility. This rule has not been                   small entities that question or complain
                                                                                                    designated a ‘‘significant regulatory                 about this rule or any policy or action
                                              We are issuing this rule, and under 5                 action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
                                           U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds                                                                        of the Coast Guard.
                                                                                                    Accordingly, it has not been reviewed
                                           that good cause exists for making it                     by the Office of Management and                       C. Collection of Information
                                           effective less than 30 days after                        Budget.                                                 This rule will not call for a new
                                           publication in the Federal Register. Due                    This regulatory action determination               collection of information under the
                                           to the late notice and inherent danger in                is based on the size, location, duration,             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
                                           underwater detonation exercises,                         and time-of-year of the safety zone.                  U.S.C. 3501–3520).
                                           delaying the effective period of this                    Vessel traffic will be able to safely
                                           safety zone would be contrary to public                  transit around this safety zone which                 D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
                                           interest.                                                will impact a small designated area of                Governments
                                           III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                   waters in Apra Outer Harbor for 8 hours.                 A rule has implications for federalism
                                                                                                    Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue                  under Executive Order 13132,
                                             The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                   Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–                 Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
                                           under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The                   FM marine channel 16 about the zone                   effect on the States, on the relationship
                                           Captain of the Port Guam has                             and the rule allows vessels to seek                   between the national government and
                                           determined that potential hazards                        permission to enter the zone.                         the States, or on the distribution of
                                           associated with the U.S. Navy training                                                                         power and responsibilities among the
                                           exercise, which include detonation of                    B. Impact on Small Entities                           various levels of government. We have
                                           underwater explosive on July 28, 2016,                      The Regulatory Flexibility Act of                  analyzed this rule under that Order and
                                           will be a safety concern for anyone                      1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,                   have determined that it is consistent
                                           within a 700-yard radius on the surface                  requires Federal agencies to consider                 with the fundamental federalism
                                           and 1400-yard radius underwater of the                   the potential impact of regulations on                principles and preemption requirements
                                           operation. This rule is needed to protect                small entities during rulemaking. The                 described in Executive Order 13132.
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                                           personnel, vessels, and the marine                       term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small                  Also, this rule does not have tribal
                                           environment in the navigable waters                      businesses, not-for-profit organizations              implications under Executive Order
                                           within the safety zone during the                        that are independently owned and                      13175, Consultation and Coordination
                                           exercise. Mariners and divers                            operated and are not dominant in their                with Indian Tribal Governments,
                                           approaching too close to such exercises                  fields, and governmental jurisdictions                because it does not have a substantial
                                           could potentially expose the mariner to                  with populations of less than 50,000.                 direct effect on one or more Indian


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                                           tribes, on the relationship between the                  List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                   DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                           Federal Government and Indian tribes,                      Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  SECURITY
                                           or on the distribution of power and                      (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
                                           responsibilities between the Federal                     requirements, Security measures,                      Coast Guard
                                           Government and Indian tribes. If you                     Waterways.
                                           believe this rule has implications for                                                                         33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                      For the reasons discussed in the
                                           federalism or Indian tribes, please                      preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   [Docket No. USCG–2010–0062]
                                           contact the person listed in the FOR                     CFR part 165 as follows:
                                           FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section                                                                            Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime
                                           above.                                                   PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                         Festival, 2016, Pier 66, Elliott Bay;
                                                                                                    AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        Seattle, WA
                                           E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                                                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165              AGENCY:  Coast Guard, DHS.
                                             The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                                                                    continues to read as follows:                         ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
                                           of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
                                                                                                      Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191,
                                                                                                                                                          regulation.
                                           Federal agencies to assess the effects of
                                           their discretionary regulatory actions. In               195; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and            SUMMARY:   The Fleet Week Maritime
                                           particular, the Act addresses actions                    160.5; Department of Homeland Security
                                                                                                    Delegation No. 0170.1
                                                                                                                                                          Festival’s Pier 66 Safety Zone in Elliott
                                           that may result in the expenditure by a                                                                        Bay, WA will be subject to enforcement
                                           State, local, or tribal government, in the               ■ 2. Add § 165.T14–0555 to read as                    from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on August 2,
                                           aggregate, or by the private sector of                   follows:                                              2016, but within this time period the
                                           $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                                                                       zone will only be enforced 30 minutes
                                                                                                    § 165.T14–0555 Safety Zone; Navy UNDET,
                                           more in any one year. Though this rule                   Apra Outer Harbor, GU.                                prior to the beginning, during, and 30
                                           will not result in such an expenditure,                                                                        minutes following the conclusion of the
                                                                                                      (a) Location. The following areas,
                                           we do discuss the effects of this rule                                                                         parade of ships. This action is necessary
                                                                                                    within the Guam Captain of the Port
                                           elsewhere in this preamble.                              (COTP) Zone (See 33 CFR 3.70–15),                     to promote safety on navigable waters.
                                                                                                    from the surface of the water to the                  During the enforcement period, entry
                                           F. Environment
                                                                                                    ocean floor, are safety zones: Apra Outer             into, transit through, mooring, or
                                             We have analyzed this rule under                       Harbor, Guam July 28, 2016. All surface               anchoring within this zone is prohibited
                                           Department of Homeland Security                          waters bounded by a circle with a 700-                unless authorized by the Captain of the
                                           Management Directive 023–01 and                          yard radius and all underwater areas                  Port, Puget Sound or his designated
                                           Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,                        bounded by a circle with a 1400 yard                  representative.
                                           which guide the Coast Guard in                           radius centered at 13°27′42″ North                    DATES:   The regulations in 33 CFR
                                           complying with the National                              Latitude and 144°38′30″ East Longitude,               165.1330 will be subject to enforcement
                                           Environmental Policy Act of 1969(42                      (NAD 1983).                                           from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on August 2,
                                           U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                                (b) Effective period. This section is              2016.
                                           determined that this action is one of a                  effective from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. on               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                           category of actions that do not                          July 28th, 2016.                                      you have questions on this notice of
                                           individually or cumulatively have a                         (c) Regulations. The general                       enforcement, call or email LT Kate
                                           significant effect on the human                          regulations governing safety zones                    Haseley, Sector Puget Sound Waterways
                                           environment. This rule involves a safety                 contained in § 165.23 apply. No vessels               Management Division, Coast Guard;
                                           zone lasting eight hours that will                       may enter or transit safety zones and no              telephone (206) 217–6051,
                                           prohibit entry within 700-yards on the                   persons in the water may enter or transit             SectorPugetSoundWWM@uscg.mil.
                                           surface and 1400-yards underwater of                     safety zone unless authorized by the
                                                                                                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                           vessels and machinery being used by                      COTP or a designated representative                      The safety zone for the Fleet Week
                                           Navy personnel. It is categorically                      thereof.                                              Maritime Festival in 33 CFR 165.1330
                                           excluded from further review under                          (d) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard
                                                                                                                                                          will be subject to enforcement from 8
                                           paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the                     commissioned, warrant, or petty officer,
                                                                                                                                                          a.m. until 8 p.m. on August 2, 2016;
                                           Commandant Instruction. An                               and any other COTP representative
                                                                                                                                                          however, it will only be enforced 30
                                           environmental analysis checklist                         permitted by law, may enforce these
                                                                                                                                                          minutes prior to the beginning, during,
                                           supporting this determination and a                      temporary safety zones.
                                                                                                       (e) Waiver. The COTP may waive any                 and 30 minutes following the
                                           Categorical Exclusion Determination are                                                                        conclusion of the parade of ships. The
                                           available in the docket where indicated                  of the requirements of this section for
                                                                                                    any person, vessel, or class of vessel                COTP may issue a general permission to
                                           under ADDRESSES. We seek any                                                                                   enter the zone during some of this time
                                           comments or information that may lead                    upon finding that application of the
                                                                                                    safety zone is unnecessary or                         period if he or she determines the zone
                                           to the discovery of a significant                                                                              need not be enforced for a certain period
                                           environmental impact from this rule.                     impractical for the purpose of maritime
                                                                                                    security.                                             of time because the parade of ships
                                           G. Protest Activities                                       (f) Penalties. Vessels or persons                  starts late or ends early. If the COTP
                                                                                                    violating this rule are subject to the                issues a general permission to enter, the
                                             The Coast Guard respects the First                     penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 and             public would be notified via a Broadcast
                                           Amendment rights of protesters.                          50 U.S.C. 192.                                        Notice to Mariners.
                                           Protesters are asked to contact the                                                                               In accordance with the general
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                                           person listed in the FOR FURTHER                           Dated: June 24, 2016.                               regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart
                                           INFORMATION CONTACT section to                           James B. Pruett,                                      C, no vessel operator may enter, transit,
                                           coordinate protest activities so that your               Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the             moor, or anchor within this safety zone,
                                           message can be received without                          Port, Guam.                                           except for vessels authorized by the
                                           jeopardizing the safety or security of                   [FR Doc. 2016–17036 Filed 7–18–16; 8:45 am]           Captain of the Port, Puget Sound or his
                                           people, places or vessels.                               BILLING CODE 9110–04–P                                designated representative, thirty


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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 a.m. through 4 p.m. on July 28, 2016.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email Chief Kristina Gauthier, Sector Guam, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (671) 355-4866, email [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 46833 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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