81_FR_90104 81 FR 89865 - Safety Zone; James River, Newport News, VA

81 FR 89865 - Safety Zone; James River, Newport News, VA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 239 (December 13, 2016)

Page Range89865-89867
FR Document2016-29840

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the James River within 1500-foot radius of the M/V SS DEL MONTE, in the vicinity of the James River Reserve Fleet, in support of United States Navy explosive training on the M/V SS DEL MONTE. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life and property on the surrounding navigable waters during the United States Navy explosives training. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Hampton Roads.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 239 (Tuesday, December 13, 2016)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-0987]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; James River, Newport News, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the 
navigable waters of the James River within 1500-foot radius of the M/V 
SS DEL MONTE, in the vicinity of the James River Reserve Fleet, in 
support of United States Navy explosive training on the M/V SS DEL 
MONTE. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life and 
property on the surrounding navigable waters during the United States 
Navy explosives training. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is 
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Hampton Roads.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from December 13, 
2016 through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016. For the purposes of 
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 8 a.m. on December 12, 
2016, through December 13, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2016-0987 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 LCDR Barbara Wilk, Sector Hampton Roads Waterways 
Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757-668-5580, 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

    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 information about the training 
starting at 8 a.m. on December 12, 2016, through 4 p.m. on December 16, 
2016, was not received by the Coast Guard until October 25, 2016. 
Failure to conduct this required training at this time will result in a 
lapse in personnel qualification standards and, consequently, the 
inability of Navy personnel to carry out important national security 
functions. Due to the timing of the notification it would be 
impracticable for the Coast Guard to publish an NPRM because there is 
insufficient time to allow for an opportunity for public comment on the 
proposed rule. Publishing an NPRM would be contrary to the public 
interest since immediate action is necessary to protect the public 
safety by ensuring the standards of training are met. The potential 
hazards to mariners within the safety zone include shock waves, flying 
shrapnel, and loud noises. 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. 
As noted above, failure to conduct this required training at this time 
will result in a lapse in personnel qualification standards and, 
consequently, the inability of Navy personnel to carry out important 
national security functions. Due to the need for immediate action, the 
restriction on vessel traffic is necessary to protect life, property 
and the environment. Delaying the effective date would be contrary to 
the safety zone's intended objectives of protecting persons and 
vessels, and enhancing public and maritime safety.

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 Hampton Roads (COTP) has determined that 
potential hazards associated with the military training starting at 8 
a.m. on December 12, 2016, through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016, will be 
a safety concern for anyone within a 1500-foot radius of the M/V SS DEL 
MONTE. This rule is needed to protect the participants,

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patrol vessels, and other vessels transiting the navigable waters of 
the James River, in the vicinity of the James River Reserve Fleet, from 
hazards associated with military explosives operations. The potential 
hazards to mariners within the safety zone include shock waves, flying 
shrapnel, and loud noises.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from 8 a.m. on December 12, 
2016, through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016. The safety zone will 
encompass all navigable waters within a 1500-foot radius of the M/V SS 
DEL MONTE located in approximate position 37[deg]06'11'' N., 
076[deg]38'40'' W. The duration of the zone is intended to protect 
personnel and vessels in these navigable waters while the training is 
in effect. This safety zone still allows for navigation on the waterway 
around the safety zone. Access to the safety zone will be restricted 
during the effective period. Except for participants and vessels 
authorized by the Captain of the Port or his Representative, no person 
or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

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

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action,'' under 
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the 
Office of Management and Budget.
    The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this rule to be 
nominal. This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, duration, and time-of-year of the safety zone. This safety 
zone which will impact a small designated area of the James River in 
Newport News, Virginia, beginning at 8 a.m. on December 12, 2016, 
through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016. The safety zone will occur during 
a time of year when vessel traffic is normally low and vessel; traffic 
will be able to safety transit around the safety zone. Moreover, the 
Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine 
channel 16 about the zone and the rule allows vessels to seek 
permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such 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 less than 4 days that will prohibit 
entry within 1500 feet of the M/V SS DEL MONTE along the James River. 
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.

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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.

H. Civil Justice Reform

    This regulation meets the applicable standards set forth in 
sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive order 12988, Civil Justice 
Reform to eliminate ambiguity, minimize litigation, establish clear 
legal standards, and reduce burden.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 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.T05-0987 to read as follows:


165.T05-0987  Safety Zone, James River; Newport News, VA.

    (a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section--
    Captain of the Port means the Commander, Sector Hampton Roads.
    Participants mean individuals and vessels involved in explosives 
training.
    Representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty 
officer who has been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of 
the Port.
    (b) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters in 
the vicinity of the of the James River Reserve Fleet, in the James 
River, within a 1500-foot radius of the M/V SS DEL MONTE in approximate 
position 37[deg]06'11'' N., 076[deg]38'40'' W. (NAD 1983).
    (c) Regulations.
    (1) The general regulations governing safety zones in Sec.  165.23 
apply to the area described in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (2) With the exception of participants, entry into or remaining in 
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port, Hampton Roads or his designated representatives.
    (3) All vessels within this safety zone when this section becomes 
effective must depart the zone immediately.
    (4) The Captain of the Port, Hampton Roads or his representative 
can be contacted at telephone number (757) 668-5555.
    (5) The Coast Guard and designated security vessels enforcing the 
safety zone can be contacted on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 13 
(165.65Mhz) and channel 16 (156.8 Mhz).
    (6) This section applies to all persons or vessels except 
participants and vessels that are engaged in the following operations:
    (i) Enforcing laws;
    (ii) Servicing aids to navigation, and
    (iii) Emergency response vessels.
    (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol 
and enforcement of the safety zone by federal, state, and local 
agencies.
    (e) Enforcement Period. This rule will be enforced from 8 a.m. on 
December 12, 2016, through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016.

Richard J. Wester,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Hampton Roads.
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                                             may be on an official patrol vessel or                  DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND                                authority under section 4(a) of the
                                             may be on shore and will communicate                    SECURITY                                              Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
                                             with vessels via VHF–FM radio or                                                                              U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
                                             loudhailer. ‘‘Official patrol vessels’’ may             Coast Guard                                           authorizes an agency to issue a rule
                                             consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard                                                                       without prior notice and opportunity to
                                             Auxiliary, state, or local law                          33 CFR Part 165                                       comment when the agency for good
                                             enforcement vessels assigned or                         [Docket Number USCG–2016–0987]
                                                                                                                                                           cause finds that those procedures are
                                             approved by the COTP Sector Long                                                                              ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
                                                                                                     RIN 1625–AA00                                         to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
                                             Island Sound. In addition, members of
                                             the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be                                                                              553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
                                                                                                     Safety Zone; James River, Newport                     good cause exists for not publishing a
                                             present to inform vessel operators of                   News, VA
                                             this regulation. A ‘‘work vessel’’ is any                                                                     notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
                                                                                                     AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.                          with respect to this rule because
                                             vessel provided by United Illuminating
                                                                                                                                                           information about the training starting
                                             Company for the Housatonic River                        ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                                                                                                                                           at 8 a.m. on December 12, 2016, through
                                             Crossing Project and may be hailed via                                                                        4 p.m. on December 16, 2016, was not
                                             VHF channel 13 or 16.                                   SUMMARY:    The Coast Guard is
                                                                                                     establishing a temporary safety zone on               received by the Coast Guard until
                                                (d) Regulations. (1) The general                     the navigable waters of the James River               October 25, 2016. Failure to conduct
                                             regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23                  within 1500-foot radius of the M/V SS                 this required training at this time will
                                             apply.                                                  DEL MONTE, in the vicinity of the                     result in a lapse in personnel
                                                (2) In accordance with the general                   James River Reserve Fleet, in support of              qualification standards and,
                                             regulations in 33 CFR 165.23, entry into                United States Navy explosive training                 consequently, the inability of Navy
                                             or movement within this zone is                         on the M/V SS DEL MONTE. This                         personnel to carry out important
                                                                                                     action is necessary to provide for the                national security functions. Due to the
                                             prohibited unless authorized by the
                                                                                                     safety of life and property on the                    timing of the notification it would be
                                             Captain of the Port Long Island Sound.
                                                                                                     surrounding navigable waters during the               impracticable for the Coast Guard to
                                                (3) Operators of vessels desiring to                                                                       publish an NPRM because there is
                                                                                                     United States Navy explosives training.
                                             enter or operate within the safety zone                                                                       insufficient time to allow for an
                                                                                                     Entry of vessels or persons into this
                                             should contact the COTP Sector Long                                                                           opportunity for public comment on the
                                                                                                     zone is prohibited unless specifically
                                             Island Sound at 203–468–4401 (Sector                    authorized by the Captain of the Port                 proposed rule. Publishing an NPRM
                                             LIS command center) and United                          Hampton Roads.                                        would be contrary to the public interest
                                             Illuminating Company at 203–627–5526                                                                          since immediate action is necessary to
                                                                                                     DATES: This rule is effective without
                                             or at 860–904–8551, or the designated                                                                         protect the public safety by ensuring the
                                                                                                     actual notice from December 13, 2016                  standards of training are met. The
                                             representative via VHF channel 16 to
                                                                                                     through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016.                  potential hazards to mariners within the
                                             obtain permission to do so. Request to
                                                                                                     For the purposes of enforcement, actual               safety zone include shock waves, flying
                                             enter or operate in the safety zone must                notice will be used from 8 a.m. on
                                             be made 24 hours in advanced of the                                                                           shrapnel, and loud noises. We are
                                                                                                     December 12, 2016, through December                   issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C.
                                             planned undertaking.                                    13, 2016.                                             553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that
                                                (4) Mariners are requested to proceed                ADDRESSES: To view documents                          good cause exists for making it effective
                                             with caution after passing arrangements                 mentioned in this preamble as being                   less than 30 days after publication in the
                                             have been made. Mariners are requested                  available in the docket, go to http://                Federal Register. As noted above,
                                             to cooperate with the United                            www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016–                  failure to conduct this required training
                                             Illuminating Company work vessels for                   0987 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                  at this time will result in a lapse in
                                             the safety of all concerned. The United                 ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                      personnel qualification standards and,
                                             Illuminating Company work vessels will                  Folder on the line associated with this               consequently, the inability of Navy
                                             be monitoring VHF channels 13 and 16.                   rule.                                                 personnel to carry out important
                                             Mariners are requested to proceed with                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If                   national security functions. Due to the
                                             extreme caution and operate at their                    you have questions on this rule, call or              need for immediate action, the
                                             slowest safe speed as to not cause a                    email LCDR Barbara Wilk, Sector                       restriction on vessel traffic is necessary
                                             wake.                                                   Hampton Roads Waterways                               to protect life, property and the
                                                (5) Any vessel given permission to                   Management, U.S. Coast Guard;                         environment. Delaying the effective date
                                             enter or operate in the safety zone must                telephone 757–668–5580, email                         would be contrary to the safety zone’s
                                             comply with all directions given to                     Hamptonroadswaterway@uscg.mil.                        intended objectives of protecting
                                             them by the COTP Sector Long Island                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                           persons and vessels, and enhancing
                                             Sound, or the designated on-scene                                                                             public and maritime safety.
                                                                                                     I. Table of Abbreviations
                                             representative.                                                                                               III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
                                                (6) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast                CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                                                                                                                                              The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
                                                                                                     DHS Department of Homeland Security
                                             Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing                  FR Federal Register                                   under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
                                             light or other means, the operator of the               NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                    Captain of the Port Hampton Roads
                                             vessel shall proceed as directed.                       § Section                                             (COTP) has determined that potential
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                                               Dated: November 15, 2016.                             U.S.C. United States Code                             hazards associated with the military
                                                                                                                                                           training starting at 8 a.m. on December
                                             K.B. Reed,                                              II. Background Information and                        12, 2016, through 4 p.m. on December
                                             Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting                     Regulatory History                                    16, 2016, will be a safety concern for
                                             Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound.             The Coast Guard is issuing this                     anyone within a 1500-foot radius of the
                                             [FR Doc. 2016–29909 Filed 12–12–16; 8:45 am]            temporary rule without prior notice and               M/V SS DEL MONTE. This rule is
                                             BILLING CODE 9110–04–P                                  opportunity to comment pursuant to                    needed to protect the participants,


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                                             patrol vessels, and other vessels                       B. Impact on Small Entities                           power and responsibilities among the
                                             transiting the navigable waters of the                     The Regulatory Flexibility Act of                  various levels of government. We have
                                             James River, in the vicinity of the James               1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,                   analyzed this rule under that Order and
                                             River Reserve Fleet, from hazards                       requires federal agencies to consider the             have determined that it is consistent
                                             associated with military explosives                     potential impact of regulations on small              with the fundamental federalism
                                             operations. The potential hazards to                    entities during rulemaking. The term                  principles and preemption requirements
                                             mariners within the safety zone include                 ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small                    described in Executive Order 13132.
                                             shock waves, flying shrapnel, and loud                  businesses, not-for-profit organizations                 Also, this rule does not have tribal
                                             noises.                                                 that are independently owned and                      implications under Executive Order
                                                                                                     operated and are not dominant in their                13175, Consultation and Coordination
                                             IV. Discussion of the Rule                                                                                    with Indian Tribal Governments,
                                                                                                     fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                                This rule establishes a safety zone                  with populations of less than 50,000.                 because it does not have a substantial
                                             from 8 a.m. on December 12, 2016,                       The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.              direct effect on one or more Indian
                                             through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016.                    605(b) that this rule will not have a                 tribes, on the relationship between the
                                             The safety zone will encompass all                      significant economic impact on a                      Federal Government and Indian tribes,
                                             navigable waters within a 1500-foot                     substantial number of small entities.                 or on the distribution of power and
                                             radius of the M/V SS DEL MONTE                             While some owners or operators of                  responsibilities between the Federal
                                             located in approximate position                         vessels intending to transit the safety               Government and Indian tribes. If you
                                                                                                     zone may be small entities, for the                   believe this rule has implications for
                                             37°06′11″ N., 076°38′40″ W. The
                                                                                                     reasons stated in section V.A above, this             federalism or Indian tribes, please
                                             duration of the zone is intended to
                                                                                                     rule will not have a significant                      contact the person listed in the FOR
                                             protect personnel and vessels in these
                                                                                                     economic impact on any vessel owner                   FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
                                             navigable waters while the training is in
                                                                                                     or operator.                                          above.
                                             effect. This safety zone still allows for
                                             navigation on the waterway around the                      Under section 213(a) of the Small                  E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                             safety zone. Access to the safety zone                  Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                                                                                     Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),                 The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                             will be restricted during the effective                                                                       of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
                                             period. Except for participants and                     we want to assist small entities in
                                                                                                     understanding this rule. If the rule                  federal agencies to assess the effects of
                                             vessels authorized by the Captain of the                                                                      their discretionary regulatory actions. In
                                             Port or his Representative, no person or                would affect your small business,
                                                                                                     organization, or governmental                         particular, the Act addresses actions
                                             vessel may enter or remain in the                                                                             that may result in the expenditure by a
                                             regulated area.                                         jurisdiction and you have questions
                                                                                                     concerning its provisions or options for              State, local, or tribal government, in the
                                             V. Regulatory Analyses                                  compliance, please contact the person                 aggregate, or by the private sector of
                                                                                                     listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                 $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
                                               We developed this rule after                          CONTACT section.                                      more in any one year. Though this rule
                                             considering numerous statutes and                          Small businesses may send comments                 will not result in such expenditure, we
                                             Executive orders related to rulemaking.                 on the actions of federal employees who               do discuss the effects of this rule
                                             Below we summarize our analyses                         enforce, or otherwise determine                       elsewhere in this preamble.
                                             based on a number of these statutes and                 compliance with, federal regulations to               F. Environment
                                             Executive orders, and we discuss First                  the Small Business and Agriculture
                                             Amendment rights of protestors.                         Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman                         We have analyzed this rule under
                                                                                                     and the Regional Small Business                       Department of Homeland Security
                                             A. Regulatory Planning and Review                                                                             Management Directive 023–01 and
                                                                                                     Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                                This rule is not a ‘‘significant                     Ombudsman evaluates these actions                     Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
                                             regulatory action,’’ under Executive                    annually and rates each agency’s                      which guide the Coast Guard in
                                             Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not                    responsiveness to small business. If you              complying with the National
                                             been reviewed by the Office of                          wish to comment on actions by                         Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
                                             Management and Budget.                                  employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
                                                                                                     888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                    determined that this action is one of a
                                                The Coast Guard expects the                          Coast Guard will not retaliate against                category of actions that do not
                                             economic impact of this rule to be                      small entities that question or complain              individually or cumulatively have a
                                             nominal. This regulatory action                         about this rule or any policy or action               significant effect on the human
                                             determination is based on the size,                     of the Coast Guard.                                   environment. This rule involves a safety
                                             location, duration, and time-of-year of                                                                       zone lasting less than 4 days that will
                                             the safety zone. This safety zone which                 C. Collection of Information                          prohibit entry within 1500 feet of the
                                             will impact a small designated area of                    This rule will not call for a new                   M/V SS DEL MONTE along the James
                                             the James River in Newport News,                        collection of information under the                   River. It is categorically excluded from
                                             Virginia, beginning at 8 a.m. on                        Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                   further review under paragraph 34(g) of
                                             December 12, 2016, through 4 p.m. on                    U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                    figure 2–1 of the Commandant
                                             December 16, 2016. The safety zone will                                                                       Instruction. An environmental analysis
                                             occur during a time of year when vessel                 D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                       checklist supporting this determination
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                                             traffic is normally low and vessel; traffic             Governments                                           and a Categorical Exclusion
                                             will be able to safety transit around the                  A rule has implications for federalism             Determination are available in the
                                             safety zone. Moreover, the Coast Guard                  under Executive Order 13132,                          docket where indicated under
                                             will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners                 Federalism, if it has a substantial direct            ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
                                             via VHF–FM marine channel 16 about                      effect on the States, on the relationship             information that may lead to the
                                             the zone and the rule allows vessels to                 between the national government and                   discovery of a significant environmental
                                             seek permission to enter the zone.                      the States, or on the distribution of                 impact from this rule.


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                                             G. Protest Activities                                     (3) All vessels within this safety zone             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               The Coast Guard respects the First                    when this section becomes effective
                                                                                                                                                           Introduction
                                             Amendment rights of protesters.                         must depart the zone immediately.
                                             Protesters are asked to contact the                       (4) The Captain of the Port, Hampton                   In 2009, the Copyright Royalty Judges
                                             person listed in the FOR FURTHER                        Roads or his representative can be                    (Judges) published regulations
                                             INFORMATION CONTACT section to
                                                                                                     contacted at telephone number (757)                   concerning reporting requirements for
                                             coordinate protest activities so that your              668–5555.                                             webcasters streaming sound recordings
                                             message can be received without                           (5) The Coast Guard and designated                  under statutory licenses described in 17
                                             jeopardizing the safety or security of                  security vessels enforcing the safety                 U.S.C. 112 and 114. See 79 FR 25009.
                                             people, places or vessels.                              zone can be contacted on VHF–FM                       On June 21, 2016, the Judges published
                                                                                                     marine band radio channel 13                          a technical amendment to the
                                             H. Civil Justice Reform                                 (165.65Mhz) and channel 16 (156.8                     regulations. 81 FR 40190. Later that
                                               This regulation meets the applicable                  Mhz).                                                 same day, the Judges received a Joint
                                             standards set forth in sections 3(a) and                  (6) This section applies to all persons             Petition of the National Association of
                                             3(b)(2) of Executive order 12988, Civil                 or vessels except participants and                    Broadcasters and the National Religious
                                             Justice Reform to eliminate ambiguity,                  vessels that are engaged in the following             Broadcasters Noncommercial Music
                                             minimize litigation, establish clear legal              operations:                                           License Committee (together,
                                             standards, and reduce burden.                             (i) Enforcing laws;                                 Broadcasters) to Amend Final Rule
                                                                                                       (ii) Servicing aids to navigation, and              Regarding Reporting Requirements
                                             List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                       (iii) Emergency response vessels.                   (Joint Motion).
                                               Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                      (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
                                                                                                                                                              The Broadcasters contended that by
                                             (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                    Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
                                                                                                                                                           removing the definition of ‘‘Minimum
                                             requirements, Security measures,                        enforcement of the safety zone by
                                                                                                                                                           Fee Broadcaster’’ the Judges had failed
                                             Waterways.                                              federal, state, and local agencies.
                                                                                                                                                           to effect their intent. Joint Motion at 7.
                                               For the reasons discussed in the                        (e) Enforcement Period. This rule will
                                                                                                                                                           The Judges agreed that the regulation as
                                             preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                     be enforced from 8 a.m. on December
                                                                                                                                                           amended on June 21, 2016, did not
                                             CFR part 165 as follows:                                12, 2016, through 4 p.m. on December
                                                                                                                                                           effect their intent because it defined the
                                                                                                     16, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                           term ‘‘Eligible Minimum Fee
                                             PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                           Richard J. Wester,                                    Webcaster’’ too narrowly and therefore
                                             AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                          Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the             arguably excluded the webcasts of
                                                                                                     Port Hampton Roads.                                   noncommercial minimum fee
                                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                                                                     [FR Doc. 2016–29840 Filed 12–12–16; 8:45 am]          broadcasters, a category that the Judges
                                             continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                     BILLING CODE 9110–04–P                                had intended to include. Accordingly,
                                               Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;                                                                   on August 10, 2016, the Judges
                                             33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;                                                                     proposed a second amendment to the
                                             Department of Homeland Security Delegation
                                                                                                     LIBRARY OF CONGRESS                                   regulations and published it for
                                             No. 0170.1.
                                                                                                                                                           comment. 81 FR 52782.
                                             ■ 2. Add § 165.T05–0987 to read as                      Copyright Royalty Board                                  The Broadcasters filed a joint
                                             follows:                                                                                                      comment supporting adoption of the
                                             165.T05–0987 Safety Zone, James River;                  37 CFR Part 370                                       proposed second amendment to the
                                             Newport News, VA.                                       [Docket No. RM 2008–7]                                regulations. The Intercollegiate
                                               (a) Definitions. For the purposes of                                                                        Broadcasting System (IBS), which had
                                             this section—                                           Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of                   appealed the prior iterations of the
                                               Captain of the Port means the                         Sound Recordings Under Statutory                      regulations to the U.S. Court of Appeals
                                             Commander, Sector Hampton Roads.                        License; Technical Amendment                          for the D.C. Circuit, filed a comment
                                               Participants mean individuals and                                                                           that included the following language.
                                             vessels involved in explosives training.                AGENCY:  Copyright Royalty Board,
                                                                                                                                                             Given the limited scope of the Notice and
                                               Representative means any Coast                        Library of Congress.
                                                                                                                                                           without prejudice to its objections to the
                                             Guard commissioned, warrant or petty                    ACTION: Final rule; amendment.                        $500 annual fee, the $100 opt-out fee, and the
                                             officer who has been authorized to act                                                                        reporting requirements, IBS interposes no
                                                                                                     SUMMARY:  On August 10, 2016, the                     objection to the Notice.
                                             on the behalf of the Captain of the Port.
                                                                                                     Copyright Royalty Judges (Judges)
                                               (b) Location. The following area is a                                                                       IBS Comment at 2. The Judges interpret
                                                                                                     published in the Federal Register for
                                             safety zone: All waters in the vicinity of                                                                    that comment as not opposing the
                                                                                                     comment proposed amendments to
                                             the of the James River Reserve Fleet, in                                                                      proposed second amendment.1
                                                                                                     regulations governing reporting
                                             the James River, within a 1500-foot
                                                                                                     requirements for noncommercial                        List of Subjects in 37 CFR Part 370
                                             radius of the M/V SS DEL MONTE in
                                                                                                     webcasters, including noncommercial
                                             approximate position 37°06′11″ N.,
                                                                                                     educational webcasters, that pay no                     Copyright.
                                             076°38′40″ W. (NAD 1983).
                                               (c) Regulations.                                      more than the minimum fee for their use               Final regulations
                                               (1) The general regulations governing                 of sound recordings under the
                                             safety zones in § 165.23 apply to the                   applicable statutory licenses. The Judges               In consideration of the foregoing, the
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                                             area described in paragraph (b) of this                 received three comments. The Judges                   Copyright Royalty Judges amend 37 CFR
                                             section.                                                hereby publish the final rule.                        part 370 as follows.
                                               (2) With the exception of participants,               DATES: Effective December 13, 2016.
                                             entry into or remaining in this safety                     Applicability Date: May 19, 2016.                    1 A third comment was filed by Adam Stein, but

                                                                                                                                                           the Judges found it to be an unreasonable objection
                                             zone is prohibited unless authorized by                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                                                           as Mr. Stein offered no support for his allegations,
                                             the Captain of the Port, Hampton Roads                  Kimberly Whittle at (202) 707–7658 or                 which appeared to be based upon a fundamental
                                             or his designated representatives.                      at crb@loc.gov.                                       misunderstanding of compulsory licenses.



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Document Created: 2016-12-13 02:44:32
Document Modified: 2016-12-13 02:44:32
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 without actual notice from December 13, 2016 through 4 p.m. on December 16, 2016. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 8 a.m. on December 12, 2016, through December 13, 2016.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email LCDR Barbara Wilk, Sector Hampton Roads Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757-668-5580, email [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 89865 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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