81 FR 81003 - Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and Adjacent Waters; Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 222 (November 17, 2016)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 222 (November 17, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27628 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 222 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 81003-81006] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27628] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2016-0675] RIN 1625-AA87 Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and Adjacent Waters; Washington, DC AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a series of security zones in the National Capital Region (NCR) on specified waters of the Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters during increased security events. This action is necessary to prevent terrorist acts and incidents immediately before, during, and after events held within the NCR, whenever such an event exists, as determined by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. This rule prohibits vessels and persons from entering the security zone and requires vessels and persons in the security zone to depart the security zone, unless specifically exempt under the provisions in this rule or granted specific permission from the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Maryland- National Capital Region. The regulations will enhance the safety and security of persons and property within the Nation's Capital, while minimizing, to the extent possible, the impact on commerce and legitimate waterway use. DATES: This rule is effective December 19, 2016. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2016-0675 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ronald L. Houck, at Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410- 576-2674, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History On September 2, 2016, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters; Washington, DC'' in the Federal Register (81 FR 60663). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this security zone. During the comment period that ended November 1, 2016, we received no comments. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The COTP determined that it is necessary to establish a series of security zones within the NCR. The purpose of these security zones is to ensure the safety of vessels and the relevant navigable waters before, during, and after the event. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published on September 2, 2016. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM. This rule establishes a series of security zones on specified waters of the Potomac River, Anacostia River and adjacent waters. The security zones cover specified navigable waters within the NCR whenever an event that requires increased security is taking place. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters before, during, and after the event. No vessel or person would be permitted to enter the security zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region will notify the maritime community, via [[Page 81004]] Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), of the location and duration of the security zone as the increased security event dictates. The security zone established for a specific increased security event will consist of one or more of the security zones categorized below. Security zone one includes all navigable waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the Francis Scott Key (US-29) Bridge, at mile 113, and bounded to the south by a line drawn from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W., eastward across the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., including the waters of the Boundary Channel, Pentagon Lagoon, Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin, and Roaches Run. Events that typically require enforcement of the zone include activities associated with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration and State funerals for former Presidents of the U.S. Security zone two includes all navigable waters of the Anacostia River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the John Philip Sousa (Pennsylvania Avenue) Bridge, at mile 2.9, and bounded to the south by a line drawn from the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., southward across the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N., 077[deg]01'10.9'' W., including the waters of the Washington Channel. Events that typically require enforcement of the zone include activities associated with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration and State funerals for former Presidents of the U.S. Security zone three includes all navigable waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W., eastward across the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., thence southward across the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N., 077[deg]01'10.9'' W., and bounded to the south by the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-95/I-495) Bridge, at mile 103.8. Events that typically require enforcement of the zone include activities associated with the U.S. Presidential Inauguration and State funerals for former Presidents of the U.S. The above zones may also be enforced for unplanned events requiring increased security, including but not limited to presidential nominating conventions; international summits and conferences; and meetings of international organizations. Security zone four includes all navigable waters of the Georgetown Channel of the Potomac River, 75 yards from the eastern shore measured perpendicularly to the shore, between the Long Railroad Bridge (the most eastern bridge of the 5-span, Fourteenth Street Bridge Complex) to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge and all waters in between, totally including the waters of the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin. This zone is enforced annually from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on July 4. Security zone five includes all navigable waters in the Potomac River, including the Boundary Channel and Pentagon Lagoon, bounded on the west by a line running north to south from points along the shoreline at 38[deg]52'50'' N./077[deg]03'25'' W., thence to 38[deg]52'49'' N./077[deg]03'25'' W.; and bounded on the east by a line running from points at 38[deg]53'10'' N./077[deg]03'30'' W., thence northeast to 38[deg]53'12'' N./077[deg]03'26'' W., thence southeast to 38[deg]52'31'' N./077[deg]02'34'' W., and thence southwest to 38[deg]52'28'' N./077[deg]02'38'' W. This zone will be enforced on three days each year: Memorial Day (observed), September 11, and November 11. Specifically, the zone will be enforced from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Memorial Day (observed); from 8 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on September 11; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on November 11. Security zone six includes all navigable waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the north by the Francis Scott Key (U.S. Route 29) Bridge at mile 113.0, downstream to and bounded on the south by the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-95/I-495) Bridge, at mile 103.8, including the waters of the Boundary Channel, Pentagon Lagoon, Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin, and Roaches Run; and all waters of the Anacostia River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the north by the John Philip Sousa (Pennsylvania Avenue) Bridge, at mile 2.9, downstream to and bounded on the south by its confluence with the Potomac River. This zone will be enforced annually for the State of the Union Address, starting at 9 a.m. on the day of the State of the Union Address through 2 a.m. the following day. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration and time of year of the security zones. The Coast Guard determined that this rulemaking would not be a significant regulatory action for the following reasons: Security zones one, two and three are expected to be enforced for only a week or two at a time and on only a few occasions per year. Additionally, the Coast Guard designed the areas for security zones one, two and three to cover only a portion of the navigable waterways while still sustaining the flow of commerce, and mariners may request permission from the COTP Maryland- National Capital Region or the designated representative to transit the zone. Security zones four and five are expected to be enforced for only less than 24 hours at a time and on only a few occasions per year. Additionally, the Coast Guard designed the areas for security zones four and five to cover only a small portion of the navigable waterways, waterway users may transit the Potomac River around the areas, and mariners may request permission from the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or the designated representative to transit the zone. Security zone six is expected to be enforced for only less than 24 hours at a time and on only on one occasion per year when vessel traffic is normally low. Additionally, the Coast Guard designed the area for security zone six to cover only a portion of the navigable waterways while still sustaining the flow of commerce, and mariners may request permission from the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or the [[Page 81005]] designated representative to transit the zone. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, 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 no comments from the Small Business Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. C. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves security zones that would prohibit entry on specified waters of the Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters, during increased security events. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 0 2. Revise Sec. 165.508 to read as follows: Sec. 165.508 Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters; Washington, DC. (a) Location. Coordinates used in this paragraph are based on NAD83. The following areas are security zones: (1) Zone 1. All navigable waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the Francis Scott Key (US-29) Bridge, at mile 113, and bounded to the south by a line drawn from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W., eastward across the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., including the waters of the Boundary Channel, Pentagon Lagoon, Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin, and Roaches Run; (2) Zone 2. All navigable waters of the Anacostia River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by the John Philip Sousa (Pennsylvania Avenue) Bridge, at mile 2.9, and bounded to the south by a line drawn from the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' [[Page 81006]] N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., southward across the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N., 077[deg]01'10.9'' W., including the waters of the Washington Channel; (3) Zone 3. All navigable waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn from the Virginia shoreline at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, at 38[deg]51'21.3'' N., 077[deg]02'00.0'' W., eastward across the Potomac River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Hains Point at position 38[deg]51'24.3'' N., 077[deg]01'19.8'' W., thence southward across the Anacostia River to the District of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point at position 38[deg]50'52.4'' N., 077[deg]01'10.9'' W., and bounded to the south by the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-95/I-495) Bridge, at mile 103.8. (4) Zone 4. All navigable waters of the Georgetown Channel of the Potomac River, 75 yards from the eastern shore measured perpendicularly to the shore, between the Long Railroad Bridge (the most eastern bridge of the 5-span, Fourteenth Street Bridge Complex) to the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge; and all waters in between, totally including the waters of the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin. (5) Zone 5. All navigable waters in the Potomac River, including the Boundary Channel and Pentagon Lagoon, bounded on the west by a line running north to south from points along the shoreline at 38[deg]52'50'' N., 077[deg]03'25'' W., thence to 38[deg]52'49'' N., 077[deg]03'25'' W.; and bounded on the east by a line running from points at 38[deg]53'10'' N., 077[deg]03'30'' W., thence northeast to 38[deg]53'12'' N., 077[deg]03'26'' W., thence southeast to 38[deg]52'31'' N., 077[deg]02'34'' W., and thence southwest to 38[deg]52'28'' N., 077[deg]02'38'' W. (6) Zone 6. All navigable waters described in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this section. (b) Regulations. The general security zone regulations found in 33 CFR 165.33 apply to the security zones created by this section, Sec. 165.508. (1) Entry into or remaining in a zone listed in paragraph (a) in this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. Public vessels and vessels already at berth at the time the security zone is implemented do not have to depart the security zone. All vessels underway within the security zone at the time it is implemented are to depart the zone at the time the security zone is implemented. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone must first obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Maryland- National Capital Region or his or her designated representative. To seek permission to transit the area, the Captain of the Port Maryland- National Capital Region and his or her designated representatives can be contacted at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or his designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the zone. (3) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zones listed in paragraph (a) in this section by Federal, State, and local agencies. (c) Definitions. As used in this section: Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his or her behalf. Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region to assist in enforcing the security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section. Public vessel means a vessel that is owned or demise-(bareboat) chartered by the government of the United States, by a State or local government, or by the government of a foreign country and that is not engaged in commercial service. (d) Enforcement. (1) In addition to the specified times in paragraphs (d)(2) through (4) of this section, the security zones created by this section will be enforced only upon issuance of a notice of enforcement by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. The Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region will cause notice of enforcement of these security zones to be made by all appropriate means to the affected segments of the public of the enforcement dates and times of the security zones including publication in the Federal Register, in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a). Such means of notification may also include, but are not limited to Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. (2) Security Zone 4, established in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, will be enforced annually, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4. (3) Security Zone 5, established in paragraph (a)(5) of this section, will be enforced annually on three dates: Memorial Day (observed), September 11, and November 11. Security Zone 5 will be enforced from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Memorial Day (observed); from 8 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on September 11; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on November 11. (4) Security Zone 6, established in paragraph (a)(6) of this section, will be enforced annually on the day the State of the Union Address is delivered. Security Zone 6 will be enforced from 9 a.m. on the day of the State of the Union Address until 2 a.m. on the following day. (e) Suspension of enforcement. (1) The Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region may suspend enforcement of the enforcement period in paragraphs (d)(1) through(4) in this section earlier than listed in the notice of enforcement. Should the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region suspend the zone earlier than the duration listed, he or she will make the public aware of this suspension by Broadcast Notice to Mariners and/or on-scene notice by his or her designated representative. Dated: November 9, 2016. Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2016-27628 Filed 11-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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process or requirement in the DoD ELAP (5) Data and records management. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
or the DoD QSM that has not been Through NAVSEASYSCOM, the DoD you have questions on this rule, call or
satisfied or is believed to need EDQW will maintain copies of all email Mr. Ronald L. Houck, at Sector
changing) and supporting complaint documentation in accordance Maryland-National Capital Region
documentation, including descriptions with Secretary of the Navy Manual M– Waterways Management Division, U.S.
of attempts to resolve the complaint by 5210.1. Coast Guard; telephone 410–576–2674,
the laboratory or the AB. Dated: November 14, 2016. email Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil.
(ii) Upon receipt of the complaint, the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Aaron Siegel,
DoD EDQW chair will assign a unique
identifier to the complaint, send a Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison I. Table of Abbreviations
Officer, Department of Defense.
notice of acknowledgement to the CFR Code of Federal Regulations
complainant, and forward a copy of the [FR Doc. 2016–27645 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am]
COTP Captain of the Port
complaint to the EDQW component BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DHS Department of Homeland Security
principals. FR Federal Register
(iii) In consultation with the EDQW NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
component principals, the DoD EDQW § Section
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND U.S.C. United States Code
chair will make a preliminary SECURITY
determination of the validity of the II. Background Information and
complaint. Following preliminary Coast Guard Regulatory History
review, the actions available to the DoD
EDQW chair include: On September 2, 2016, the Coast
33 CFR Part 165
(A) If the DoD EDQW chair Guard published a notice of proposed
determines the complaint should be [Docket Number USCG–2016–0675] rulemaking (NPRM) titled ‘‘Security
handled directly between the Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia
complainant and the subject of the RIN 1625–AA87 River, and adjacent waters; Washington,
complaint, the DoD EDQW will refer the DC’’ in the Federal Register (81 FR
complaint to the laboratory, or AB, as Security Zone; Potomac River and 60663). There we stated why we issued
appropriate. The DoD EDQW will notify Anacostia River, and Adjacent Waters; the NPRM, and invited comments on
the complainant of the referral, but will Washington, DC our proposed regulatory action related
take no further action with respect to to this security zone. During the
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
investigation of the complaint. The comment period that ended November
ACTION: Final rule. 1, 2016, we received no comments.
subject of the complaint will be
expected to respond to the complainant SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
in accordance with their established establishing a series of security zones in
procedures and timelines. A copy of the The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
the National Capital Region (NCR) on
response will be provided to the DoD under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
specified waters of the Potomac River
EDQW. COTP determined that it is necessary to
and Anacostia River, and adjacent
(B) If insufficient information has establish a series of security zones
waters during increased security events.
been provided to determine whether the within the NCR. The purpose of these
This action is necessary to prevent
complaint has merit, the DoD EDQW security zones is to ensure the safety of
terrorist acts and incidents immediately
will return the complaint to the vessels and the relevant navigable
before, during, and after events held
complainant with a request for waters before, during, and after the
within the NCR, whenever such an
additional supporting documentation. event.
event exists, as determined by the
(C) If the complaint appears to have Captain of the Port Maryland-National IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
merit and the parties to the complaint Capital Region. This rule prohibits and the Rule
have been unable to resolve it, the DoD vessels and persons from entering the
EDQW will investigate the complaint As noted above, we received no
security zone and requires vessels and comments on our NPRM published on
and recommend actions for its persons in the security zone to depart
resolution. September 2, 2016. There are no
the security zone, unless specifically changes in the regulatory text of this
(D) If available information does not exempt under the provisions in this rule
support the complaint, the DoD EDQW rule from the proposed rule in the
or granted specific permission from the NPRM.
may reject the complaint. Coast Guard Captain of the Port
(E) If the complaint alleges This rule establishes a series of
Maryland-National Capital Region. The security zones on specified waters of the
inappropriate laboratory practices or regulations will enhance the safety and
other misconduct, the DoD EDQW chair Potomac River, Anacostia River and
security of persons and property within adjacent waters. The security zones
will consult legal counsel to determine the Nation’s Capital, while minimizing,
the recommended course of action. cover specified navigable waters within
to the extent possible, the impact on the NCR whenever an event that
(iv) In all cases, the DoD EDQW will
commerce and legitimate waterway use. requires increased security is taking
notify the complainant and any other
entity involved in the complaint and DATES: This rule is effective December place. The duration of the zone is
explain the response of the EDQW to the 19, 2016. intended to ensure the safety of vessels
complaint. ADDRESSES: To view documents and these navigable waters before,
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
(4) Continual improvement. The DoD mentioned in this preamble as being during, and after the event. No vessel or
EDQW will look into root causes and available in the docket, go to http:// person would be permitted to enter the
trends in complaints to help identify www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016– security zone without obtaining
actions that should be taken by the DoD 0675 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click permission from the COTP or a
EDQW, or any parties involved with ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket designated representative. The COTP
DoD ELAP, to prevent recurrence of Folder on the line associated with this Maryland-National Capital Region will
problems that led to the complaints. rule. notify the maritime community, via
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N., 077°01′19.8″ W., southward across authorization from the Captain of the publication in the Federal Register, in
the Anacostia River to the District of Port Maryland-National Capital Region accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a). Such
Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point at or his or her designated representative. means of notification may also include,
position 38°50′52.4″ N., 077°01′10.9″ To seek permission to transit the area, but are not limited to Broadcast Notice
W., including the waters of the the Captain of the Port Maryland- to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners.
Washington Channel; National Capital Region and his or her (2) Security Zone 4, established in
(3) Zone 3. All navigable waters of the designated representatives can be paragraph (a)(4) of this section, will be
Potomac River, from shoreline to contacted at telephone number 410– enforced annually, from 12:01 a.m. to
shoreline, bounded to the north by a 576–2693 or on Marine Band Radio, 11:59 p.m. on July 4.
line drawn from the Virginia shoreline VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The (3) Security Zone 5, established in
at Ronald Reagan Washington National Coast Guard vessels enforcing this paragraph (a)(5) of this section, will be
Airport, at 38°51′21.3″ N., 077°02′00.0″ section can be contacted on Marine enforced annually on three dates:
W., eastward across the Potomac River Band Radio, VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 Memorial Day (observed), September 11,
to the District of Columbia shoreline at MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. and November 11. Security Zone 5 will
Hains Point at position 38°51′24.3″ N., Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, be enforced from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on
077°01′19.8″ W., thence southward State, or local agency vessel, by siren, Memorial Day (observed); from 8 a.m.
across the Anacostia River to the District radio, flashing light, or other means, the until 11:59 a.m. on September 11; and
of Columbia shoreline at Giesboro Point operator of a vessel shall proceed as from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on November
at position 38°50′52.4″ N., 077°01′10.9″ directed. If permission is granted, all 11.
W., and bounded to the south by the persons and vessels must comply with (4) Security Zone 6, established in
Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I–95/I–495) the instructions of the Captain of the paragraph (a)(6) of this section, will be
Bridge, at mile 103.8. Port Maryland-National Capital Region enforced annually on the day the State
(4) Zone 4. All navigable waters of the or his designated representative and of the Union Address is delivered.
Georgetown Channel of the Potomac proceed at the minimum speed Security Zone 6 will be enforced from
River, 75 yards from the eastern shore necessary to maintain a safe course 9 a.m. on the day of the State of the
measured perpendicularly to the shore, while within the zone. Union Address until 2 a.m. on the
between the Long Railroad Bridge (the (3) The U.S. Coast Guard may be following day.
most eastern bridge of the 5-span, assisted in the patrol and enforcement (e) Suspension of enforcement. (1)
Fourteenth Street Bridge Complex) to of the security zones listed in paragraph The Captain of the Port Maryland-
the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial (a) in this section by Federal, State, and National Capital Region may suspend
Bridge; and all waters in between, local agencies. enforcement of the enforcement period
totally including the waters of the (c) Definitions. As used in this in paragraphs (d)(1) through(4) in this
Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin. section: section earlier than listed in the notice
(5) Zone 5. All navigable waters in the Captain of the Port Maryland- of enforcement. Should the Captain of
Potomac River, including the Boundary National Capital Region means the the Port Maryland-National Capital
Channel and Pentagon Lagoon, bounded Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Region suspend the zone earlier than
on the west by a line running north to Maryland-National Capital Region or the duration listed, he or she will make
south from points along the shoreline at any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant the public aware of this suspension by
38°52′50″ N., 077°03′25″ W., thence to or petty officer who has been authorized Broadcast Notice to Mariners and/or on-
38°52′49″ N., 077°03′25″ W.; and by the Captain of the Port to act on his scene notice by his or her designated
bounded on the east by a line running or her behalf. representative.
from points at 38°53′10″ N., 077°03′30″ Designated representative means any
Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or Dated: November 9, 2016.
W., thence northeast to 38°53′12″ N.,
077°03′26″ W., thence southeast to petty officer who has been authorized Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
38°52′31″ N., 077°02′34″ W., and thence by the Captain of the Port Maryland- Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
southwest to 38°52′28″ N., 077°02′38″ National Capital Region to assist in Port Maryland-National Capital Region.
W. enforcing the security zones described [FR Doc. 2016–27628 Filed 11–16–16; 8:45 am]
(6) Zone 6. All navigable waters in paragraph (a) of this section. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
described in paragraphs (a)(1) through Public vessel means a vessel that is
(a)(3) of this section. owned or demise-(bareboat) chartered
(b) Regulations. The general security by the government of the United States, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
zone regulations found in 33 CFR by a State or local government, or by the
165.33 apply to the security zones government of a foreign country and 34 CFR Parts 612 and 686
created by this section, § 165.508. that is not engaged in commercial [Docket ID ED–2014–OPE–0057]
(1) Entry into or remaining in a zone service.
listed in paragraph (a) in this section is (d) Enforcement. (1) In addition to the RIN 1840–AD07
prohibited unless authorized by the specified times in paragraphs (d)(2)
Coast Guard Captain of the Port through (4) of this section, the security Teacher Preparation Issues
Maryland-National Capital Region. zones created by this section will be Correction
Public vessels and vessels already at enforced only upon issuance of a notice
berth at the time the security zone is of enforcement by the Captain of the In rule document 2016–24856
implemented do not have to depart the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. beginning on page 75494 in the issue of
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
security zone. All vessels underway The Captain of the Port Maryland- Monday, October 31, 2016, make the
within the security zone at the time it National Capital Region will cause following correction:
is implemented are to depart the zone notice of enforcement of these security On page 75494, in the first column,
at the time the security zone is zones to be made by all appropriate the DATES section should read as
implemented. means to the affected segments of the follows:
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area public of the enforcement dates and DATES: The regulations in 34 CFR part
of the security zone must first obtain times of the security zones including 612 are effective November 30, 2016.
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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 | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective December 19, 2016. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ronald L. Houck, at Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410- 576-2674, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 81003 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA87 | |
| CFR Associated | Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways |
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