82 FR 12412 - Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 41 (March 3, 2017)

Page Range		12412-12414
FR Document		2017-04149
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation on the Black Warrior River extending the entire width of the river from mile marker 338.5 to mile marker 339.5 in Tuscaloosa, AL. The special local regulation is needed to protect the persons participating in the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships marine event. This rulemaking restricts transit into, through and within the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Mobile.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0034]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local 
regulation on the Black Warrior River extending the entire width of the 
river from mile marker 338.5 to mile marker 339.5 in Tuscaloosa, AL. 
The special local regulation is needed to protect the persons 
participating in the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships 
marine event. This rulemaking restricts transit into, through and 
within the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain 
of the Port Mobile.

DATES: This rule is effective from 5 a.m. on April 21, 2017 until 6 
p.m. on April 22, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0034 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email LT Fannie L. Wilks, Sector Mobile, Waterways Management 
Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 251-441-5940, email 
Fannie.L.Wilks@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Patrol Commander
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

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comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are 
``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' 
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists 
for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect 
to this rule because doing so would be impracticable. At this time, it 
would be impracticable to complete the full notice and comment process 
because this special local regulation must be established on April 21, 
2017 and April 22, 2017.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1233. The Captain of the Port Mobile (COTP) has determined that 
potential hazards associated with the triathlon event on April 21, 2017 
and April 22, 2017 will be a safety concern for anyone within the area 
of the Black Warrior River between mile marker 338.5 and mile marker 
339.5. This rule is needed to protect participants, spectators, and 
other persons and vessels during the Triathlon event on navigable 
waters.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a special local regulation on April 21, 2017 
and April 22, 2017, which will be enforced between the hours of 5 a.m. 
and 6 p.m. The special local regulation takes place on the Black 
Warrior River between mile marker 338.5 and mile marker 339.5, 
extending the entire width of the navigable channel. The duration of 
the regulation is intended to protect participants, spectators, and 
other persons and vessels before, during, and after the triathlon 
event. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter, transit within 
or through, or exit the regulated area without obtaining permission 
from the COTP or a designated representative. Spectator vessels 
desiring to enter, transit through or within, or exit the regulated 
area may request permission to do so from the Patrol Commander. When 
permitted to transit the area vessels must follow restrictions within 
the regulated area as directed by the Coast Guard, and must operate at 
a minimum safe navigation speed in a manner which will not endanger 
participants in the regulated area or any other vessels.

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 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') and 
13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') 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 (including potential economic, environmental, 
public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). 
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both 
costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of 
promoting flexibility. Executive Order 13771 (``Reducing Regulation and 
Controlling Regulatory Costs''), directs agencies to reduce regulation 
and control regulatory costs and provides that ``for every one new 
regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for 
elimination, and that the cost of planned regulations be prudently 
managed and controlled through a budgeting process.''
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this 
rule a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive 
Order 12866. Accordingly, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has 
not reviewed it. As this rule is not a significant regulatory action, 
this rule is exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See 
OMB's Memorandum titled ``Interim Guidance Implementing Section 2 of 
the Executive Order of January 30, 2017 titled `Reducing Regulation and 
Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (February 2, 2017).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, duration, and time-of-year of the regulation. The special 
local regulation will take place on a one mile stretch of navigable 
waterway, during a short duration of eleven hours on two days on the 
Black Warrior River from mile marker 338.5 to 339.5 on April 21, 2017 
and April 22, 2017. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast 
Notices to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the regulation 
so that waterway users may plan accordingly for transits during this 
restriction. The rule also allows vessels to seek permission from the 
COTP Mobile or a designated representative to enter the regulated area.

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 
regulated area 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.

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    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 an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that 
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule involves a special local regulation lasting for 11 hours on two 
days on the Black Warrior River between mile marker 338.5 and mile 
marker 339.5. It is categorically excluded from further review under 
paragraph 34(h) 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 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.


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2. Add Sec.  100.35T08-0034 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.35T08-0034  Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River; 
Tuscaloosa, AL.

    (a) Regulated area. All navigable waters of the Black Warrior River 
between mile marker 338.5 and mile marker 339.5, Tuscaloosa, AL.
    (b) Period of enforcement. This rule will be enforced from 5 a.m. 
until 6 p.m. on April 21, 2017 and April 22, 2017.
    (c) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into, transit within or 
through, or exit from this area is prohibited unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port Mobile (COTP) or the designated Patrol Commander. 
The Coast Guard will patrol the regulated area under the direction of a 
designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be 
contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM''.
    (2) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as 
participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The 
``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local 
law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by 
the Captain of the Port (COTP) Mobile to patrol the regulated area.
    (3) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do 
so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so 
directed by that officer will be operated at a minimum safe navigation 
speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the regulated 
area or any other vessels.
    (4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for 
entry by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (5) The patrol commander may forbid and control the movement of all 
vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official 
patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with 
the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the 
area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (6) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area, but 
may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. Spectator 
vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated 
area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of 
the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to 
the establishment of the regulated area and remain moored through the 
duration of the event.
    (7) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation 
of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of 
life or property.
    (8) The Patrol Commander will terminate enforcement of the special 
local regulations at the conclusion of the event.
    (d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP Mobile or a designated 
representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to 
mariners of the enforcement period for the regulated area as well as 
any changes in the date and times of enforcement.

    Dated: February 3, 2017.
J.H. Snowden,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Mobile.
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comment when the agency for good A. Regulatory Planning and Review businesses, not-for-profit organizations
cause finds that those procedures are Executive Orders 12866 (‘‘Regulatory that are independently owned and
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary Planning and Review’’) and 13563 operated and are not dominant in their
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. (‘‘Improving Regulation and Regulatory fields, and governmental jurisdictions
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that Review’’) direct agencies to assess the with populations of less than 50,000.
good cause exists for not publishing a costs and benefits of available regulatory The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) alternatives and, if regulation is 605(b) that this rule will not have a
with respect to this rule because doing necessary, to select regulatory significant economic impact on a
so would be impracticable. At this time, approaches that maximize net benefits substantial number of small entities.
it would be impracticable to complete While some owners or operators of
(including potential economic,
the full notice and comment process vessels intending to transit the regulated
environmental, public health and safety
because this special local regulation area may be small entities, for the
effects, distributive impacts, and
must be established on April 21, 2017 reasons stated in section V.A above, this
equity). Executive Order 13563
and April 22, 2017. rule will not have a significant
emphasizes the importance of
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule quantifying both costs and benefits, of economic impact on any vessel owner
reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, or operator.
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
and of promoting flexibility. Executive Under section 213(a) of the Small
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The
Order 13771 (‘‘Reducing Regulation and Business Regulatory Enforcement
Captain of the Port Mobile (COTP) has
Controlling Regulatory Costs’’), directs Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
determined that potential hazards
agencies to reduce regulation and we want to assist small entities in
associated with the triathlon event on
control regulatory costs and provides understanding this rule. If the rule
April 21, 2017 and April 22, 2017 will
that ‘‘for every one new regulation would affect your small business,
be a safety concern for anyone within
issued, at least two prior regulations be organization, or governmental
the area of the Black Warrior River
identified for elimination, and that the jurisdiction and you have questions
between mile marker 338.5 and mile
cost of planned regulations be prudently concerning its provisions or options for
marker 339.5. This rule is needed to
managed and controlled through a compliance, please contact the person
protect participants, spectators, and
budgeting process.’’ listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
other persons and vessels during the
The Office of Management and Budget CONTACT section.
Triathlon event on navigable waters.
(OMB) has not designated this rule a Small businesses may send comments
IV. Discussion of the Rule significant regulatory action under on the actions of Federal employees
This rule establishes a special local section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. who enforce, or otherwise determine
regulation on April 21, 2017 and April Accordingly, the Office of Management compliance with, Federal regulations to
22, 2017, which will be enforced and Budget (OMB) has not reviewed it. the Small Business and Agriculture
between the hours of 5 a.m. and 6 p.m. As this rule is not a significant Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
The special local regulation takes place regulatory action, this rule is exempt and the Regional Small Business
on the Black Warrior River between from the requirements of Executive Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
mile marker 338.5 and mile marker Order 13771. See OMB’s Memorandum Ombudsman evaluates these actions
339.5, extending the entire width of the titled ‘‘Interim Guidance Implementing annually and rates each agency’s
navigable channel. The duration of the Section 2 of the Executive Order of responsiveness to small business. If you
regulation is intended to protect January 30, 2017 titled ‘Reducing wish to comment on actions by
participants, spectators, and other Regulation and Controlling Regulatory employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
persons and vessels before, during, and Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017). 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
after the triathlon event. No vessel or This regulatory action determination Coast Guard will not retaliate against
person will be permitted to enter, transit is based on the size, location, duration, small entities that question or complain
within or through, or exit the regulated and time-of-year of the regulation. The about this rule or any policy or action
area without obtaining permission from special local regulation will take place of the Coast Guard.
the COTP or a designated on a one mile stretch of navigable C. Collection of Information
representative. Spectator vessels waterway, during a short duration of
desiring to enter, transit through or eleven hours on two days on the Black This rule will not call for a new
within, or exit the regulated area may Warrior River from mile marker 338.5 to collection of information under the
request permission to do so from the 339.5 on April 21, 2017 and April 22, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
Patrol Commander. When permitted to 2017. Moreover, the Coast Guard will U.S.C. 3501–3520).
transit the area vessels must follow issue Broadcast Notices to Mariners via D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
restrictions within the regulated area as VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the Governments
directed by the Coast Guard, and must regulation so that waterway users may
operate at a minimum safe navigation plan accordingly for transits during this A rule has implications for federalism
speed in a manner which will not restriction. The rule also allows vessels under Executive Order 13132,
endanger participants in the regulated to seek permission from the COTP Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
area or any other vessels. Mobile or a designated representative to effect on the States, on the relationship
enter the regulated area. between the national government and
V. Regulatory Analyses the States, or on the distribution of
B. Impact on Small Entities
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We developed this rule after power and responsibilities among the
considering numerous statutes and The Regulatory Flexibility Act of various levels of government. We have
Executive orders related to rulemaking. 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, analyzed this rule under that Order and
Below we summarize our analyses requires Federal agencies to consider have determined that it is consistent
based on a number of these statutes and the potential impact of regulations on with the fundamental federalism
Executive orders, and we discuss First small entities during rulemaking. The principles and preemption requirements
Amendment rights of protestors. term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small described in Executive Order 13132.

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Also, this rule does not have tribal message can be received without (5) The patrol commander may forbid
implications under Executive Order jeopardizing the safety or security of and control the movement of all vessels
13175, Consultation and Coordination people, places or vessels. in the regulated area. When hailed or
with Indian Tribal Governments, signaled by an official patrol vessel, a
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
because it does not have a substantial vessel shall come to an immediate stop
direct effect on one or more Indian Marine safety, Navigation (water), and comply with the directions given.
tribes, on the relationship between the Reporting and recordkeeping Failure to do so may result in expulsion
Federal Government and Indian tribes, requirements, Waterways. from the area, citation for failure to
or on the distribution of power and For the reasons discussed in the comply, or both.
responsibilities between the Federal preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 (6) Any spectator vessel may anchor
Government and Indian tribes. If you CFR part 100 as follows: outside the regulated area, but may not
believe this rule has implications for anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable
federalism or Indian tribes, please PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON channel. Spectator vessels may be
contact the person listed in the FOR NAVIGABLE WATERS moored to a waterfront facility within
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section the regulated area in such a way that
above. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 100 they shall not interfere with the progress
continues to read as follows: of the event. Such mooring must be
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. complete at least 30 minutes prior to the
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act ■ 2. Add § 100.35T08–0034 to read as establishment of the regulated area and
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires follows: remain moored through the duration of
Federal agencies to assess the effects of the event.
their discretionary regulatory actions. In § 100.35T08–0034 Special Local (7) The Patrol Commander may
particular, the Act addresses actions Regulation; Black Warrior River; terminate the event or the operation of
that may result in the expenditure by a Tuscaloosa, AL. any vessel at any time it is deemed
State, local, or tribal government, in the (a) Regulated area. All navigable necessary for the protection of life or
aggregate, or by the private sector of waters of the Black Warrior River property.
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or between mile marker 338.5 and mile (8) The Patrol Commander will
more in any one year. Though this rule marker 339.5, Tuscaloosa, AL. terminate enforcement of the special
will not result in such an expenditure, (b) Period of enforcement. This rule local regulations at the conclusion of the
we do discuss the effects of this rule will be enforced from 5 a.m. until 6 p.m. event.
elsewhere in this preamble. on April 21, 2017 and April 22, 2017. (d) Informational broadcasts. The
(c) Special local regulations. (1) Entry COTP Mobile or a designated
F. Environment into, transit within or through, or exit representative will inform the public
We have analyzed this rule under from this area is prohibited unless through broadcast notices to mariners of
Department of Homeland Security authorized by the Captain of the Port the enforcement period for the regulated
Management Directive 023–01 and Mobile (COTP) or the designated Patrol area as well as any changes in the date
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, Commander. The Coast Guard will and times of enforcement.
which guide the Coast Guard in patrol the regulated area under the
Dated: February 3, 2017.
complying with the National direction of a designated Coast Guard
J.H. Snowden,
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Patrol Commander. The Patrol
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have Commander may be contacted on Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Mobile.
determined that this action is one of a Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the
category of actions that do not [FR Doc. 2017–04149 Filed 3–2–17; 8:45 am]
call sign ‘‘PATCOM’’.
individually or cumulatively have a (2) All persons and vessels not BILLING CODE 9110–04–P

significant effect on the human registered with the sponsor as
environment. This rule involves a participants or official patrol vessels are
special local regulation lasting for 11 considered spectators. The ‘‘official DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
hours on two days on the Black Warrior patrol vessels’’ consist of any Coast SECURITY
River between mile marker 338.5 and Guard, state, or local law enforcement Coast Guard
mile marker 339.5. It is categorically and sponsor provided vessels assigned
excluded from further review under or approved by the Captain of the Port 33 CFR Part 100
paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2–1 of the (COTP) Mobile to patrol the regulated
Commandant Instruction. An area. [Docket No. USCG–2017–0037]
environmental analysis checklist (3) Spectator vessels desiring to
transit the regulated area may do so only Special Local Regulation; Black
supporting this determination and a
with prior approval of the Patrol Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL
Categorical Exclusion Determination are
available in the docket where indicated Commander and when so directed by AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
under ADDRESSES. We seek any that officer will be operated at a ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
comments or information that may lead minimum safe navigation speed in a regulation.
to the discovery of a significant manner which will not endanger
environmental impact from this rule. participants in the regulated area or any SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
other vessels. a special local regulation on the Black
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES

G. Protest Activities (4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, Warrior River extending the entire
The Coast Guard respects the First block, loiter, or impede the through width of the channel from mile marker
Amendment rights of protesters. transit of participants or official patrol 339.0 to mile marker 341.5 in
Protesters are asked to contact the vessels in the regulated area during the Tuscaloosa, AL on March 25, 2017, to
person listed in the FOR FURTHER effective dates and times, unless cleared provide for the safety of life on
INFORMATION CONTACT section to for entry by or through an official patrol navigable waterways during the Rowing
coordinate protest activities so that your vessel. Competition marine event. Our

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Temporary final rule.
Dates		This rule is effective from 5 a.m. on April 21, 2017 until 6 p.m. on April 22, 2017.
Contact		If you have questions on this rule, call or email LT Fannie L. Wilks, Sector Mobile, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 251-441-5940, email [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 12412
RIN Number		1625-AA08
CFR Associated		Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Waterways
82 FR 12412 - Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL

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