81 FR 65549 - Safety Zone; South Branch of the Chicago River and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 185 (September 23, 2016)

Page Range		65549-65551
FR Document		2016-22919

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the South Branch of the Chicago River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. This action is necessary to protect spectators, participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with the Tough Cup event on these navigable waters in Chicago, IL, on September 24, 2016. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0451]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; South Branch of the Chicago River and Chicago 
Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary Final Rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the 
South Branch of the Chicago River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship 
Canal. This action is necessary to protect spectators, participants, 
and vessels from the hazards associated with the Tough Cup event on 
these navigable waters in Chicago, IL, on September 24, 2016. This 
regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone 
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a 
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 24, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0451 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 LT Lindsay Cook, Marine Safety Unit Chicago, U.S. Coast 
Guard; telephone (630) 986-2155, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On December 27, 2015, the Coast Guard received an Application for 
Marine Event for the Tough Cup event that will be held from 6:30 a.m. 
to 1 p.m. on September 24, 2016, on the South Branch of the Chicago 
River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal between the Illinois 
Northern Bridge and the Loomis Street Highway Bridge. In response, on 
July 1, 2016, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) titled ``Safety Zone; South Branch of the Chicago River and 
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL'' (81 FR 43178). There we 
stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed 
regulatory action related to this event. During the comment period that 
ended July 31, 2016, we received two comments.
    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. To provide an 
opportunity for comment, as opposed to not issuing an NPRM, we issued 
the NPRM knowing it would be impracticable not to make a final rule 
effective less than 30 days after it is published. Delaying the 
effective date of this rule to wait for a comment period to run would 
be impracticable because it would inhibit the ability to protect the 
public and vessels from the hazards associated with a race involving 
personal watercraft to take place on September 24, 2016.

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 Lake Michigan (COTP) has determined that 
the potential hazards associated with vessels transiting through a 
narrow and congested section of the river during the Tough Cup event 
will pose concerns for all vessels navigating in the area. The purpose 
of this rule is to ensure the safety of spectators, vessels 
participating in the event and all vessels operating in the vicinity of 
the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received two comments on our NPRM published July 
1, 2016. One comment stated concerns with the notification to the 
public being sufficient for the proposed rule. The Coast Guard has 
provided notice required by the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 
553) and will also provide notification by issuing a Broadcast Notice 
to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16. To further address the 
concern of sufficient notification, the Coast Guard will include a 
notification in the Local Notice to Mariners publication. The second 
comment received was supportive of the event and related waterway 
restriction. There is one change in the regulatory text of this rule 
from the proposed rule in the NPRM to include the additional 
notification in the Local Notice to Mariners publication. This rule 
establishes a safety zone from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 24, 
2016. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters on the South 
Branch of the Chicago River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal 
between the Illinois Northern Bridge and the Loomis Street Highway 
Bridge in Chicago, IL. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure 
the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and 
after the scheduled Tough Cup event. No vessel or person will be 
permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from 
the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of 
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing 
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated 
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. 
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed

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by the Office of Management and Budget.
    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 a short duration on the one day this 
rule will be in effect to ensure safety of spectators and participants 
at this scheduled event. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the 
safety zone, a notification in the Local Notice to Mariners 
publication, and the rule would allow vessels to seek permission to 
enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard received zero comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any 
vessel owner or operator. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want 
to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would 
affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction 
and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for 
compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive 
Order13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If 
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, 
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that 
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule involves a safety zone lasting six and a half hours that will 
prohibit entry within a section of the South Branch of the Chicago 
River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. It is categorically 
excluded from further review under paragraph 34g 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 record 
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0451 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-0451  Safety Zone; South Branch of the Chicago River and 
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL.

    (a) Location. All waters of the South Branch of the Chicago River 
and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal between the Illinois Northern 
Bridge and the Loomis Street Highway Bridge.
    (b) Effective and enforcement period. This rule will be effective 
from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 24, 2016 and will be enforced 
from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 24, 2016.

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    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within 
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may 
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated 
on-scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port Lake 
Michigan is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who 
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan to act on 
his or her behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety 
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or an on-scene 
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port 
Lake Michigan or an on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF 
Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in 
the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the 
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan, or an on-scene representative.

    Dated: September 19, 2016.
A.B. Cocanour,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2016-22919 Filed 9-22-16; 8:45 am]
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by the Office of Management and annually and rates each agency’s Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
Budget. responsiveness to small business. If you U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
We conclude that this rule is not a wish to comment on actions by determined that this action is one of a
significant regulatory action because we employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– category of actions that do not
anticipate that it will have minimal 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The individually or cumulatively have a
impact on the economy, will not Coast Guard will not retaliate against significant effect on the human
interfere with other agencies, will not small entities that question or complain environment. This rule involves a safety
adversely alter the budget of any grant about this rule or any policy or action zone lasting six and a half hours that
or loan recipients, and will not raise any of the Coast Guard. will prohibit entry within a section of
novel legal or policy issues. The safety the South Branch of the Chicago River
zone created by this rule will be C. Collection of Information
and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship
relatively small and enforced for a short This rule will not call for a new Canal. It is categorically excluded from
duration on the one day this rule will collection of information under the further review under paragraph 34g of
be in effect to ensure safety of spectators Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 Figure 2–1 of the Commandant
and participants at this scheduled event. U.S.C. 3501–3520). Instruction. An environmental analysis
Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a checklist supporting this determination
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF– and a Categorical Exclusion
FM marine channel 16 about the safety Governments
Determination are available in the
zone, a notification in the Local Notice A rule has implications for federalism docket where indicated under
to Mariners publication, and the rule under Executive Order 13132, ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
would allow vessels to seek permission Federalism, if it has a substantial direct information that may lead to the
to enter the zone. effect on the States, on the relationship discovery of a significant environmental
between the national government and impact from this rule.
B. Impact on Small Entities the States, or on the distribution of
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of power and responsibilities among the G. Protest Activities
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, various levels of government. We have The Coast Guard respects the First
requires Federal agencies to consider analyzed this rule under that Order and Amendment rights of protesters.
the potential impact of regulations on have determined that it is consistent Protesters are asked to contact the
small entities during rulemaking. The with the fundamental federalism person listed in the FOR FURTHER
term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small principles and preemption requirements INFORMATION CONTACT section to
businesses, not-for-profit organizations described in Executive Order13132. coordinate protest activities so that your
that are independently owned and Also, this rule does not have tribal message can be received without
operated and are not dominant in their implications under Executive Order jeopardizing the safety or security of
fields, and governmental jurisdictions 13175, Consultation and Coordination people, places or vessels.
with populations of less than 50,000. with Indian Tribal Governments,
The Coast Guard received zero because it does not have a substantial List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
comments from the Small Business direct effect on one or more Indian Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
Administration on this rulemaking. The tribes, on the relationship between the (water), Reporting and record keeping
Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. Federal Government and Indian tribes, requirements, Security measures,
605(b) that this rule will not have a or on the distribution of power and Waterways.
significant economic impact on a responsibilities between the Federal For the reasons discussed in the
substantial number of small entities. Government and Indian tribes. If you preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
While some owners or operators of believe this rule has implications for CFR part 165 as follows:
vessels intending to transit the safety federalism or Indian tribes, please
zone may be small entities, for the contact the person listed in the FOR PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
reasons stated in section V.A above, this FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
rule will not have a significant
economic impact on any vessel owner E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
or operator. Under section 213(a) of the The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act continues to read as follows:
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), Federal agencies to assess the effects of 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
we want to assist small entities in their discretionary regulatory actions. In Department of Homeland Security Delegation
understanding this rule. If the rule particular, the Act addresses actions No. 0170.1.
would affect your small business, that may result in the expenditure by a ■ 2. Add § 165.T09–0451 to read as
organization, or governmental State, local, or tribal government, in the follows:
jurisdiction and you have questions aggregate, or by the private sector of
concerning its provisions or options for $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or § 165.T09–0451 Safety Zone; South Branch
compliance, please contact the person more in any one year. Though this rule of the Chicago River and Chicago Sanitary
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION will not result in such an expenditure, and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL.
CONTACT section. we do discuss the effects of this rule (a) Location. All waters of the South
Small businesses may send comments elsewhere in this preamble. Branch of the Chicago River and the
on the actions of Federal employees Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
who enforce, or otherwise determine F. Environment
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between the Illinois Northern Bridge
compliance with, Federal regulations to We have analyzed this rule under and the Loomis Street Highway Bridge.
the Small Business and Agriculture Department of Homeland Security (b) Effective and enforcement period.
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman Management Directive 023–01 and This rule will be effective from 6:30 a.m.
and the Regional Small Business Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, to 1:00 p.m. on September 24, 2016 and
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The which guide the Coast Guard in will be enforced from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00
Ombudsman evaluates these actions complying with the National p.m. on September 24, 2016.

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(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with fraudulent statements in any VA quantifying both costs and benefits,
the general regulations in § 165.23 of program. reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and
this part, entry into, transiting, or DATES: Effective Date: Effective promoting flexibility. Executive Order
anchoring within this safety zone is September 23, 2016, the interim final 12866 (Regulatory Planning and
prohibited unless authorized by the rule published June 22, 2016 (81 FR Review) defines a ‘‘significant
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a 40523) is adopted as final. regulatory action,’’ which requires
designated on-scene representative. review by OMB, as ‘‘any regulatory
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(2) This safety zone is closed to all action that is likely to result in a rule
Jeffrey Martin, Program Manager, Office
vessel traffic, except as may be that may: (1) Have an annual effect on
of Regulation and Policy Management,
permitted by the Captain of the Port the economy of $100 million or more or
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene adversely affect in a material way the
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC economy, a sector of the economy,
representative.
20420, (202) 461–4918. productivity, competition, jobs, the
(3) The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June environment, public health or safety, or
the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan
is any Coast Guard commissioned, 22, 2016, VA published in the Federal State, local, or tribal governments or
warrant or petty officer who has been Register an interim final rule adjusting communities; (2) Create a serious
designated by the Captain of the Port the amounts of civil monetary penalties inconsistency or otherwise interfere
Lake Michigan to act on his or her that VA may assess against participants with an action taken or planned by
behalf. who make certain false certifications or another agency; (3) Materially alter the
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter who engage in fraudulent activity. See budgetary impact of entitlements,
or operate within the safety zone shall 81 FR 40523. The interim final rule grants, user fees, or loan programs or the
contact the Captain of the Port Lake increased maximum civil monetary rights and obligations of recipients
Michigan or an on-scene representative penalties from $10,000 to $21,563 for thereof; or (4) Raise novel legal or policy
to obtain permission to do so. The false loan guaranty certifications and issues arising out of legal mandates, the
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or an from $5,500 to $10,781 for fraudulent President’s priorities, or the principles
on-scene representative may be claims or fraudulent statements in any set forth in this Executive Order.’’
contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel VA program. The economic, interagency,
VA published the interim final rule to budgetary, legal, and policy
operators given permission to enter or
implement the Federal Civil Penalties implications of this regulatory action
operate in the safety zone must comply
Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements have been examined, and it has been
with all directions given to them by the
Act of 2015 (the 2015 Act) (Sec. 701 of determined that it is not a significant
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan, or an
Pub. L. 114–74), which amended the regulatory action under Executive Order
on-scene representative.
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation 12866.
Dated: September 19, 2016. Adjustment Act of 1990 (the Inflation
A.B. Cocanour, Adjustment Act) (Pub. L. 101–410), to Unfunded Mandates
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the improve the effectiveness of civil The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Port Lake Michigan. monetary penalties and to maintain of 1995 requires, at 2 U.S.C. 1532, that
[FR Doc. 2016–22919 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am] their deterrent effect. In calculating the agencies prepare an assessment of
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P adjusted amounts, VA relied on anticipated costs and benefits before
guidance from The Executive Office of issuing any rule that may result in
the President Office of Management and expenditure by State, local, and tribal
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Budget (OMB), published on February governments, in the aggregate, or by the
AFFAIRS 24, 2016, advising the heads of federal private sector, of $100 million or more
agencies how to implement the 2015 (adjusted annually for inflation) in any
38 CFR Parts 36 and 42 Act. See https://www.whitehouse.gov/ one year. This interim final rule will
RIN 2900–AP78
sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/ have no such effect on State, local, and
2016/m-16-06.pdf. tribal governments, or on the private
Federal Civil Penalties Adjustment Act VA received one comment in sector.
Amendments response to the interim final rule. The
comment was a photograph that was not Paperwork Reduction Act
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. relevant to the rulemaking. The This interim final rule contains no
ACTION: Final rule. photograph was not posted to provisions constituting a collection of
www.regulations.gov. VA is adopting information under the Paperwork
SUMMARY: The Federal Civil Monetary the interim final rule without change. Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
Penalties Act of 1990, as amended by 3521).
the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 Regulatory Flexibility Act
2015, sets forth a formula increasing the direct agencies to assess the costs and The Secretary hereby certifies that
maximum statutory amounts for civil benefits of available regulatory this final rule will not have a significant
monetary penalties and requires federal alternatives and, when regulation is economic impact on a substantial
agencies to give notice of the new necessary, to select regulatory number of small entities as they are
maximum amounts by regulation. This approaches that maximize net benefits defined in the Regulatory Flexibility
final rule of the Department of Veterans (including potential economic, Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612. Accordingly, no
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Affairs (VA) adopts without change environmental, public health and safety proposed rulemaking was required in
VA’s interim final rule, which increased effects, and other advantages; connection with the adoption of this
maximum civil monetary penalties from distributive impacts; and equity). final rule. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b),
$10,000 to $21,563 for false loan Executive Order 13563 (Improving this final rule is exempt from the initial
guaranty certifications and from $5,500 Regulation and Regulatory Review) and final regulatory flexibility analyses
to $10,781 for fraudulent claims or emphasizes the importance of requirements of sections 603 and 604.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Temporary Final Rule.
Dates		This rule is effective from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 24, 2016.
Contact		If you have questions on this rule, call or email LT Lindsay Cook, Marine Safety Unit Chicago, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (630) 986-2155, email [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 65549
RIN Number		1625-AA00
CFR Associated		Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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