81_FR_55535 81 FR 55374 - Safety Zone; Port Huron Float-Down, St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI

81 FR 55374 - Safety Zone; Port Huron Float-Down, St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 161 (August 19, 2016)

Page Range55374-55376
FR Document2016-19846

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the St. Clair River in the vicinity of Port Huron, Michigan. Though this is an unsanctioned, non-permitted marine event, this action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Port Huron, MI, during a float down event on August 21, 2016. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or a designated representative.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0751]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Port Huron Float-Down, St. Clair River, Port Huron, 
MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
certain waters of the St. Clair River in the vicinity of Port Huron, 
Michigan. Though this is an unsanctioned, non-permitted marine event, 
this action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these 
navigable waters near Port Huron, MI, during a float down event on 
August 21, 2016. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from 
being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Detroit or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. on August 21, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0751 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 
temporary final rule, call or email Lieutenant Selena Warnke, 
Prevention Department, Sector Detroit, Coast Guard; telephone 313-568-
9508, email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing 
the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

DHS Department of Homeland Security
COTP Captain of the Port
NAD 83 North American Datum of 1983
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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. The 
final details of this event were not known to the Coast Guard until 
there was insufficient time remaining before the event to publish an 
NPRM. Thus, delaying the effective date 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 participants, mariners, and 
vessels from the hazards associated with this event. Furthermore, under 
5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for 
making this temporary rule effective less than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register for the same reasons noted above.
    During the afternoon of August 21, 2016, a non-sanctioned public 
event, advertised over various social-media sites, in which a large 
number of persons float down a segment of the St. Clair River, using 
inner tubes and other similar floatation devices is scheduled to take 
place. The 2016 Float-Down event will occur between approximately 12 
p.m. and 8 p.m. on August 21, 2016. This event has taken place in the 
month of August yearly from 2009 through 2015.
    While no private or municipal entity has requested a marine event 
permit from the Coast Guard for this event, and although it has not 
received state or federal permits over these past years, the event has 
drawn over 3,000

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participants of various ages annually. Despite plans put together by 
federal, state and local officials, emergency responders and law 
enforcement officials have been overburdened pursuing safety during 
this event. Medical emergencies, people drifting across the 
international border, and people trespassing on residential property 
when trying to get out of the water before the designated finish line 
are some of the numerous difficulties encountered during the Float-Down 
event.
    During the 2014 Float-Down event, a 19-year-old participating in 
the event died. Despite this, promotional information for the event 
continues to be published, and more than 3,000 people are again 
anticipated to float down the river this year. However, since no public 
or private organization holds themselves responsible as the event 
sponsor, the Coast Guard does not receive full and final details 
regarding the event or the number of participants until the time of the 
event.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231, 33 CFR 1.05-1 and 160.5; and Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1. The Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) has 
determined that the 2016 Float-Down poses significant risks to public 
safety and property. The likely combination of large numbers of 
participants, strong river currents, limited rescue resources, and 
difficult emergency response scenarios could easily result in serious 
injuries or fatalities to Float-Down participants and spectators.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. on 
August 21, 2016. The safety zone will begin at Lighthouse Beach and 
encompass all U.S. waters of the St. Clair River bound by a line 
starting at a point on land north of Coast Guard Station Port Huron at 
position 43[deg]00'25'' N.; 082[deg]25'20'' W., extending east to the 
international boundary to a point at position 43[deg]00'25'' N.; 
082[deg]25'02'' W., following south along the international boundary to 
a point at position 42[deg]54'30'' N.; 082[deg]27'41'' W., extending 
west to a point on land just north of Stag Island at position 
42[deg]54'30'' N.; 082[deg]27'58'' W., and following north along the 
U.S. shoreline to the point of origin (NAD 83).
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is 
prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated 
representative. Vessel operators must contact the COTP or his on-scene 
representative to obtain permission to transit through this safety 
zone. Additionally, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted to 
enter the safety zone if they are not wearing a Coast Guard-approved 
Personal Floatation Device (PFD). The COTP or his on-scene 
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on these statutes or executive orders.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential 
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or 
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and 
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    We conclude that this rule is not a significant regulatory action 
because we anticipate that it will have minimal impact on the economy, 
will not interfere with other agencies, will not adversely alter the 
budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel 
legal or policy issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be 
relatively small and enforced for relatively short duration, and it is 
designed to minimize the impact on navigation. Moreover, under certain 
conditions, vessels may still transit through the safety zone when 
permitted by the Captain of the Port.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    As per the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, as amended, we have considered the potential impact of regulations 
on small entities during 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.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which might 
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to 
transit or anchor in this portion of southern Lake Huron and the St. 
Clair River near Port Huron, MI on August 21, 2016, between the hours 
of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities for the reasons cited in the 
Regulatory Planning and Review section. Additionally, before the 
enforcement of the zone, Coast Guard Sector Detroit will issue a local 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners so vessel owners and operators can plan 
accordingly.

C. Assistance for Small Entities

    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 so that they can better evaluate 
its effects on them. If this 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 above.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against entities 
that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of 
the Coast Guard.

D. 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).

E. Federalism

    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 determined 
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

F. 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

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coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received 
without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places, or 
vessels.

G. 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.

H. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights.

I. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) 
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

J. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection 
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule 
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

K. Indian Tribal Governments

    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.

L. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive 
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect 
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

M. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

N. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually 
or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. 
This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone and is therefore 
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.

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; 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 Sec.  165.T09-0751 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-0751  Safety Zone; Port Huron Float-Down, St. Clair 
River, Port Huron, MI.

    (a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: All 
U.S. navigable waters of southern Lake Huron and the St. Clair River 
adjacent to Port Huron, MI, beginning at Lighthouse Beach and 
encompassing all U.S. waters of the St. Clair River bound by a line 
starting at a point on land north of Coast Guard Station Port Huron at 
position 43[deg]00'25'' N.; 082[deg]25'20'' W., extending east to the 
international boundary to a point at position 43[deg]00'25'' N.; 
082[deg]25'02'' W., following south along the international boundary to 
a point at position 42[deg]54'30'' N.; 082[deg]27'41'' W., extending 
west to a point on land just north of Stag Island at position 
42[deg]54'30'' N.; 082[deg]27'58'' W., and following north along the 
U.S. shoreline to the point of origin (NAD 83).
    (b) Enforcement period. The safety zone described in paragraph (a) 
of this section will be enforced from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 
21, 2016.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23, entry into, transiting or anchoring within this safety 
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit 
(COTP) or his on-scene representative.
    (2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may 
be permitted on a case-by-case basis by the COTP or his on-scene 
representative.
    (3) Additionally, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted to 
enter the safety zone if they are not wearing a Coast Guard-approved 
Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
    (4) The ``on-scene representative'' of the COTP is any Coast Guard 
commissioned, warrant or petty officer or a Federal, State, or local 
law enforcement officer designated by or assisting the COTP to act on 
his behalf.
    (5) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety 
zone shall contact the COTP or his on-scene representative to request 
permission to do so. The COTP or a designated representative may be 
contacted via VHF Channel 16 or at 313-568-9464. Vessel operators given 
permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all 
directions given to them by the COTP or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: August 16, 2016.
Scott B. Lemasters,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
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                                                  Dated: August 16, 2016.                               enforcement period, no vessel may                     313–568–9508, email
                                                Kevin J. Wolf,                                          transit this regulated area without                   Selena.M.Warnke@uscg.mil. If you have
                                                Assistant Secretary for Export                          approval from the Captain of the Port                 questions on viewing the docket, call
                                                Administration.                                         (COTP), Port Arthur or a COTP                         Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
                                                [FR Doc. 2016–19828 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am]             designated representative.                            Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
                                                BILLING CODE 3510–33–P                                     This notice of enforcement is issued               9826.
                                                                                                        under authority of 33 CFR 100.801 and                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                        5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this
                                                                                                        notice of enforcement in the Federal                  I. Table of Abbreviations
                                                DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                                SECURITY                                                Register, the Coast Guard plans to                    DHS Department of Homeland Security
                                                                                                        provide notification of this enforcement              COTP Captain of the Port
                                                Coast Guard                                             period via the Local Notice to Mariners,              NAD 83 North American Datum of 1983
                                                                                                                                                              NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                                                                                                        marine information broadcasts, Marine
                                                33 CFR Part 100                                         Safety Information Bulletins and Vessel               II. Background Information and
                                                [Docket No. USCG–2016–0700]                             Traffic Service (VTS) Advisories.                     Regulatory History
                                                                                                          Dated: August 16, 2016.                                The Coast Guard is issuing this
                                                Special Local Regulations; S.P.O.R.T.                   R.S. Ogrydziak,                                       temporary rule without prior notice and
                                                Boat Races, Sabine River, Orange, TX                    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the             opportunity to comment pursuant to
                                                AGENCY:  Coast Guard, DHS.                              Port, Port Arthur.                                    authority under section 4(a) of the
                                                                                                        [FR Doc. 2016–19831 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am]           Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
                                                ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
                                                                                                                                                              U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
                                                regulation.                                             BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                                                                                                                              authorizes an agency to issue a rule
                                                SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard will enforce                                                                       without prior notice and opportunity to
                                                special local regulations for the                       DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND                                comment when the agency for good
                                                Southern Professional Outboard Racing                   SECURITY                                              cause finds that those procedures are
                                                Tour (S.P.O.R.T.) boat races to be held                                                                       ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
                                                on the Sabine River in Orange, TX,                      Coast Guard                                           to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
                                                September 16–18, 2016, to provide for                                                                         553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
                                                the safety of life on navigable waterways               33 CFR Part 165                                       good cause exists for not publishing a
                                                during high speed boat races. Our                       [Docket No. USCG–2016–0751]                           notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
                                                regulation for Recurring Marine Events                                                                        with respect to this rule because doing
                                                in Sector Houston-Galveston identifies                  RIN 1625–AA00                                         so would be impracticable. The final
                                                the regulated area for this regatta.                                                                          details of this event were not known to
                                                During the enforcement periods, no                      Safety Zone; Port Huron Float-Down,                   the Coast Guard until there was
                                                vessel may transit this regulated area                  St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI                       insufficient time remaining before the
                                                without approval from the Captain of                    AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.                          event to publish an NPRM. Thus,
                                                the Port or a designated representative.                                                                      delaying the effective date of this rule to
                                                                                                        ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                                DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR                                                                              wait for a comment period to run would
                                                100.801, Table 3, Line no. 5, will be                   SUMMARY:    The Coast Guard is                        be impracticable because it would
                                                enforced from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on                 establishing a temporary safety zone for              inhibit the Coast Guard’s ability to
                                                September 16, 2016; and from 9:00 a.m.                  certain waters of the St. Clair River in              protect participants, mariners, and
                                                to 6:00 p.m. on September 17 and 18,                    the vicinity of Port Huron, Michigan.                 vessels from the hazards associated with
                                                2016.                                                   Though this is an unsanctioned, non-                  this event. Furthermore, under 5 U.S.C.
                                                                                                        permitted marine event, this action is                553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that
                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                                                                        necessary to provide for the safety of life           good cause exists for making this
                                                you have questions about this notice of
                                                                                                        on these navigable waters near Port                   temporary rule effective less than 30
                                                enforcement, call or email Mr. Scott
                                                                                                        Huron, MI, during a float down event on               days after publication in the Federal
                                                Whalen, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
                                                                                                        August 21, 2016. This regulation                      Register for the same reasons noted
                                                Unit, Port Arthur, TX; telephone 409–
                                                                                                        prohibits persons and vessels from                    above.
                                                719–5086, email scott.k.whalen@                                                                                  During the afternoon of August 21,
                                                uscg.mil.                                               being in the safety zone unless
                                                                                                        authorized by the Captain of the Port                 2016, a non-sanctioned public event,
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast                                                                          advertised over various social-media
                                                                                                        Detroit or a designated representative.
                                                Guard will enforce special local                                                                              sites, in which a large number of
                                                                                                        DATES: This rule is effective from 12
                                                regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 3,                                                                       persons float down a segment of the St.
                                                Line no. 5 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.               p.m. through 8 p.m. on August 21, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                              Clair River, using inner tubes and other
                                                on September 16, 2016, and from 9:00                    ADDRESSES: To view documents                          similar floatation devices is scheduled
                                                a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on September 17                    mentioned in this preamble as being                   to take place. The 2016 Float-Down
                                                and 18, 2016, for the Southern                          available in the docket, go to http://                event will occur between approximately
                                                Professional Outboard Racing Tour                       www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–                  12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on August 21, 2016.
                                                (S.P.O.R.T.) boat races. This action is                 0751 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                  This event has taken place in the month
                                                being taken to provide for the safety of                ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                      of August yearly from 2009 through
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                                                life on navigable waterways during the                  Folder on the line associated with this               2015.
                                                high speed boat races. Our regulation for               rule.                                                    While no private or municipal entity
                                                Recurring Marine Events in Sector                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If                   has requested a marine event permit
                                                Houston-Galveston, § 100.801, Table 3,                  you have questions on this temporary                  from the Coast Guard for this event, and
                                                Line no. 5, specifies the location of the               final rule, call or email Lieutenant                  although it has not received state or
                                                regulated area for this event. As                       Selena Warnke, Prevention Department,                 federal permits over these past years,
                                                specified in § 100.801, during the                      Sector Detroit, Coast Guard; telephone                the event has drawn over 3,000


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                                                participants of various ages annually.                  operators must contact the COTP or his                  This safety zone will not have a
                                                Despite plans put together by federal,                  on-scene representative to obtain                     significant economic impact on a
                                                state and local officials, emergency                    permission to transit through this safety             substantial number of small entities for
                                                responders and law enforcement                          zone. Additionally, no one under the                  the reasons cited in the Regulatory
                                                officials have been overburdened                        age of 18 will be permitted to enter the              Planning and Review section.
                                                pursuing safety during this event.                      safety zone if they are not wearing a                 Additionally, before the enforcement of
                                                Medical emergencies, people drifting                    Coast Guard-approved Personal                         the zone, Coast Guard Sector Detroit
                                                across the international border, and                    Floatation Device (PFD). The COTP or                  will issue a local Broadcast Notice to
                                                people trespassing on residential                       his on-scene representative may be                    Mariners so vessel owners and operators
                                                property when trying to get out of the                  contacted via VHF Channel 16.                         can plan accordingly.
                                                water before the designated finish line
                                                are some of the numerous difficulties                   V. Regulatory Analyses                                C. Assistance for Small Entities
                                                encountered during the Float-Down                         We developed this rule after                           Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                                event.                                                  considering numerous statutes and                     Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                                  During the 2014 Float-Down event, a                   executive orders related to rulemaking.               Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                                19-year-old participating in the event                  Below we summarize our analyses                       we want to assist small entities in
                                                died. Despite this, promotional                         based on these statutes or executive                  understanding this rule so that they can
                                                information for the event continues to                  orders.                                               better evaluate its effects on them. If this
                                                be published, and more than 3,000                                                                             rule would affect your small business,
                                                people are again anticipated to float                   A. Regulatory Planning and Review                     organization, or governmental
                                                down the river this year. However, since                  This rule is not a significant                      jurisdiction and you have questions
                                                no public or private organization holds                 regulatory action under section 3(f) of               concerning its provisions or options for
                                                themselves responsible as the event                     Executive Order 12866, Regulatory                     compliance, please contact the person
                                                sponsor, the Coast Guard does not                       Planning and Review, as supplemented                  listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                receive full and final details regarding                by Executive Order 13563, Improving                   CONTACT section above.
                                                the event or the number of participants                 Regulation and Regulatory Review, and                    Small businesses may send comments
                                                until the time of the event.                            does not require an assessment of                     on the actions of Federal employees
                                                III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                  potential costs and benefits under                    who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                                                                                        section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866              compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                                   The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                                                                       the Small Business and Agriculture
                                                                                                        or under section 1 of Executive Order
                                                under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231, 33                                                                         Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                                                                                        13563. The Office of Management and
                                                CFR 1.05–1 and 160.5; and Department                                                                          and the Regional Small Business
                                                                                                        Budget has not reviewed it under those
                                                of Homeland Security Delegation No.                                                                           Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                                                                                        Orders.
                                                0170.1. The Captain of the Port Detroit                                                                       Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                                (COTP) has determined that the 2016                       We conclude that this rule is not a
                                                                                                        significant regulatory action because we              annually and rates each agency’s
                                                Float-Down poses significant risks to                                                                         responsiveness to small business. If you
                                                public safety and property. The likely                  anticipate that it will have minimal
                                                                                                        impact on the economy, will not                       wish to comment on actions by
                                                combination of large numbers of                                                                               employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
                                                participants, strong river currents,                    interfere with other agencies, will not
                                                                                                        adversely alter the budget of any grant               888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
                                                limited rescue resources, and difficult                                                                       Coast Guard will not retaliate against
                                                emergency response scenarios could                      or loan recipients, and will not raise any
                                                                                                        novel legal or policy issues. The safety              entities that question or complain about
                                                easily result in serious injuries or                                                                          this rule or any policy or action of the
                                                fatalities to Float-Down participants and               zone created by this rule will be
                                                                                                        relatively small and enforced for                     Coast Guard.
                                                spectators.
                                                                                                        relatively short duration, and it is                  D. Collection of Information
                                                IV. Discussion of the Rule                              designed to minimize the impact on
                                                                                                                                                                This rule will not call for a new
                                                   This rule establishes a safety zone                  navigation. Moreover, under certain
                                                                                                                                                              collection of information under the
                                                from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. on August                   conditions, vessels may still transit
                                                                                                                                                              Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
                                                21, 2016. The safety zone will begin at                 through the safety zone when permitted
                                                                                                                                                              U.S.C. 3501–3520).
                                                Lighthouse Beach and encompass all                      by the Captain of the Port.
                                                U.S. waters of the St. Clair River bound                                                                      E. Federalism
                                                                                                        B. Impact on Small Entities
                                                by a line starting at a point on land                                                                            A rule has implications for federalism
                                                north of Coast Guard Station Port Huron                   As per the Regulatory Flexibility Act               under Executive Order 13132,
                                                at position 43°00′25″ N.; 082°25′20″ W.,                of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as                   Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
                                                extending east to the international                     amended, we have considered the                       effect on the States, on the relationship
                                                boundary to a point at position                         potential impact of regulations on small              between the national government and
                                                43°00′25″ N.; 082°25′02″ W., following                  entities during rulemaking. The Coast                 the States, or on the distribution of
                                                south along the international boundary                  Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b)                 power and responsibilities among the
                                                to a point at position 42°54′30″ N.;                    that this rule will not have a significant            various levels of government. We have
                                                082°27′41″ W., extending west to a point                economic impact on a substantial                      analyzed this rule under that Order and
                                                on land just north of Stag Island at                    number of small entities.                             determined that this rule does not have
                                                position 42°54′30″ N.; 082°27′58″ W.,                     This rule will affect the following                 implications for federalism.
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                                                and following north along the U.S.                      entities, some of which might be small
                                                shoreline to the point of origin (NAD                   entities: The owners or operators of                  F. Protest Activities
                                                83).                                                    vessels intending to transit or anchor in               The Coast Guard respects the First
                                                   Entry into, transiting, or anchoring                 this portion of southern Lake Huron and               Amendment rights of protesters.
                                                within the safety zone is prohibited                    the St. Clair River near Port Huron, MI               Protesters are asked to contact the
                                                unless authorized by the COTP or a                      on August 21, 2016, between the hours                 person listed in the FOR FURTHER
                                                designated representative. Vessel                       of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.                                 INFORMATION CONTACT section to



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                                                coordinate protest activities so that your              N. Environment                                        and following north along the U.S.
                                                message can be received without                           We have analyzed this rule under                    shoreline to the point of origin (NAD
                                                jeopardizing the safety or security of                  Department of Homeland Security                       83).
                                                people, places, or vessels.                             Management Directive 023–01 and                         (b) Enforcement period. The safety
                                                                                                        Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,                     zone described in paragraph (a) of this
                                                G. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                                                                        which guide the Coast Guard in                        section will be enforced from 12:00 p.m.
                                                  The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                                                                            to 8:00 p.m. on August 21, 2016.
                                                                                                        complying with the National
                                                of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                                                                           (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
                                                                                                        Environmental Policy Act of 1969
                                                Federal agencies to assess the effects of                                                                     the general regulations in § 165.23, entry
                                                                                                        (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
                                                their discretionary regulatory actions. In                                                                    into, transiting or anchoring within this
                                                                                                        have concluded this action is one of a
                                                particular, the Act addresses actions                                                                         safety zone is prohibited unless
                                                                                                        category of actions which do not
                                                that may result in the expenditure by a                                                                       authorized by the Captain of the Port
                                                                                                        individually or cumulatively have a
                                                State, local, or tribal government, in the                                                                    Detroit (COTP) or his on-scene
                                                                                                        significant effect on the human
                                                aggregate, or by the private sector of                                                                        representative.
                                                                                                        environment. This rule involves the
                                                $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                                                                        (2) The safety zone is closed to all
                                                                                                        establishment of a safety zone and is
                                                more in any one year. Though this rule                                                                        vessel traffic, except as may be
                                                                                                        therefore categorically excluded from
                                                will not result in such expenditure, we                                                                       permitted on a case-by-case basis by the
                                                                                                        further review under paragraph 34(g) of
                                                do discuss the effects of this rule                                                                           COTP or his on-scene representative.
                                                                                                        Figure 2–1 of the Commandant
                                                elsewhere in this preamble.                                                                                     (3) Additionally, no one under the age
                                                                                                        Instruction. An environmental analysis
                                                H. Taking of Private Property                           checklist supporting this determination               of 18 will be permitted to enter the
                                                                                                        and a Categorical Exclusion                           safety zone if they are not wearing a
                                                  This rule will not cause a taking of
                                                private property or otherwise have                      Determination are available in the                    Coast Guard-approved Personal
                                                taking implications under Executive                     docket where indicated under                          Floatation Device (PFD).
                                                Order 12630, Governmental Actions and                   ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or                      (4) The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of
                                                Interference with Constitutionally                      information that may lead to the                      the COTP is any Coast Guard
                                                Protected Property Rights.                              discovery of a significant environmental              commissioned, warrant or petty officer
                                                                                                        impact from this rule.                                or a Federal, State, or local law
                                                I. Civil Justice Reform                                                                                       enforcement officer designated by or
                                                                                                        List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                   assisting the COTP to act on his behalf.
                                                   This rule meets applicable standards
                                                in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive                 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                    (5) Vessel operators desiring to enter
                                                Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to                   (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                  or operate within the safety zone shall
                                                minimize litigation, eliminate                          requirements, Security measures,                      contact the COTP or his on-scene
                                                ambiguity, and reduce burden.                           Waterways.                                            representative to request permission to
                                                                                                          For the reasons discussed in the                    do so. The COTP or a designated
                                                J. Protection of Children                               preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   representative may be contacted via
                                                   We have analyzed this rule under                     CFR part 165 as follows:                              VHF Channel 16 or at 313–568–9464.
                                                Executive Order 13045, Protection of                                                                          Vessel operators given permission to
                                                Children from Environmental Health                      PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                         enter or operate in the safety zone must
                                                Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not                AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        comply with all directions given to
                                                an economically significant rule and                                                                          them by the COTP or his on-scene
                                                does not create an environmental risk to                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165              representative.
                                                health or risk to safety that may                       continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                Dated: August 16, 2016.
                                                disproportionately affect children.                       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;             Scott B. Lemasters,
                                                K. Indian Tribal Governments                            Department of Homeland Security Delegation            Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                                   This rule does not have tribal                       No. 0170.1.                                           Port Detroit.
                                                implications under Executive Order                      ■ 2. Add § 165.T09–0751 to read as                    [FR Doc. 2016–19846 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am]
                                                13175, Consultation and Coordination                    follows:                                              BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                with Indian Tribal Governments,
                                                                                                        § 165.T09–0751 Safety Zone; Port Huron
                                                because it does not have a substantial                  Float-Down, St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI.
                                                direct effect on one or more Indian                                                                           DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                                tribes, on the relationship between the                    (a) Location. The following area is a
                                                Federal Government and Indian tribes,                   temporary safety zone: All U.S.
                                                                                                                                                              National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                                                or on the distribution of power and                     navigable waters of southern Lake
                                                                                                                                                              Administration
                                                responsibilities between the Federal                    Huron and the St. Clair River adjacent
                                                Government and Indian tribes.                           to Port Huron, MI, beginning at
                                                                                                                                                              50 CFR Part 635
                                                                                                        Lighthouse Beach and encompassing all
                                                L. Energy Effects                                       U.S. waters of the St. Clair River bound              [Docket No. 150817722–6703–02]
                                                   This action is not a ‘‘significant                   by a line starting at a point on land
                                                energy action’’ under Executive Order                   north of Coast Guard Station Port Huron               RIN 0648–BF10
                                                13211, Actions Concerning Regulations                   at position 43°00′25″ N.; 082°25′20″ W.,
                                                                                                        extending east to the international                   Atlantic Highly Migratory Species;
                                                That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
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                                                                                                        boundary to a point at position                       Archival Tag Management Measures
                                                Distribution, or Use.
                                                                                                        43°00′25″ N.; 082°25′02″ W., following                AGENCY:  National Marine Fisheries
                                                M. Technical Standards                                  south along the international boundary                Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
                                                  This rule does not use technical                      to a point at position 42°54′30″ N.;                  Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
                                                standards. Therefore, we did not                        082°27′41″ W., extending west to a point              Commerce.
                                                consider the use of voluntary consensus                 on land just north of Stag Island at
                                                                                                                                                              ACTION: Final rule.
                                                standards.                                              position 42°54′30″ N.; 082°27′58″ W.,


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Document Created: 2016-08-19 01:34:58
Document Modified: 2016-08-19 01:34:58
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 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. on August 21, 2016.
ContactIf you have questions on this temporary final rule, call or email Lieutenant Selena Warnke, Prevention Department, Sector Detroit, Coast Guard; telephone 313-568- 9508, email [email protected] If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
FR Citation81 FR 55374 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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