82 FR 41521 - Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 169 (September 1, 2017)

Page Range		41521-41523
FR Document		2017-18617

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for multiple fireworks events launched in the vicinity of Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the waters of Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA. Enforcement of this safety zone is necessary and intended to enhance safety of life on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after these fireworks events. During the enforcement periods, no vessel may enter in or transit this regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0543]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
multiple fireworks events launched in the vicinity of Penn's Landing in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the waters of Delaware River, 
Philadelphia, PA. Enforcement of this safety zone is necessary and 
intended to enhance safety of life on navigable waters immediately 
prior to, during, and immediately after these fireworks events. During 
the enforcement periods, no vessel may enter in or transit this 
regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port or a 
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from September 3, 2017 to September 13, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0543 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 MST2 Amanda Boone, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, 
Waterways Management Division, telephone (215) 271-4814, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
COTP Captain of the Port

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final 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 foregoing public comment with respect to this rule. 
Insufficient time remains to publish a Notice of Proposed Rule Making 
(NPMR) and allow for a public comment period before the events, which 
are scheduled to take place September 3, September 10, and September 
13, 2017. The safety zone must be in effect on those dates in order to 
serve its purpose of ensuring the safety of spectators and the general 
public from hazards associated with the fireworks display. Hazards may 
include accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and 
falling hot embers or other debris. For those reasons, it would be 
impracticable and contrary to the public interest to publish an NPRM.
    For the reason discussed above, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast 
Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less 
than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the 
effective date would be contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring 
safety of life on the navigable waters and protection of persons and 
vessels in the vicinity of the fireworks display. The events have been 
widely publicized in local media outlets.

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 Delaware Bay has determined that this 
temporary safety zone is necessary to enhance the safety of the public, 
spectators, vessels, and navigable waters immediately prior to, during, 
and immediately after these fireworks events.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    On September 3, September 10, and September 13, 2017 fireworks 
display events will take place in the vicinity of Penn's Landing in 
Philadelphia, PA. The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety 
zone in a portion of Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA to ensure the 
safety of persons, vessels, and the public during the event. The safety 
zone includes all waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Penn's 
Landing, Philadelphia, PA, bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded 
on the south by a line running east to west from points along the 
shoreline commencing at latitude 39[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude 
075[deg]08'28.1'' W.; thence westward to latitude 39[deg]56'29''.1 N., 
longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W., and bounded on the north by the 
Benjamin Franklin Bridge where it crosses the Delaware River.
    Access to this safety zone will be restricted during the specified 
date and time period. Only vessels or persons specifically authorized 
by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or designated representative 
may enter or remain in the regulated area. This safety zone will be 
enforced on September 3, September 10, and September 13, 2017 from 7:45 
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of 
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing 
rules, and of promoting flexibility. 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.''
    This rule has not been designated a ``significant regulatory 
action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been 
reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
    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, and duration of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be 
unable to transit the safety zone for the duration of the fireworks 
events; however, this safety zone will impact a small designated area 
of the Delaware River, in Philadelphia, PA, for less than 2 hours 
during the fireworks events. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via

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VHF-FM marine channel 16 regarding the safety zone; under the 
regulation vessel operators may request 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 calls for no 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 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 it 
is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule adjusts rates in accordance with applicable statutory and 
regulatory mandates. It is categorically excluded under section 2.B.2, 
figure 2-1, paragraph 34(g) of the Instruction, which pertains to minor 
regulatory changes that are editorial or procedural in nature. A Record 
of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination is 
available in the docket where indicated in the ADDRESSES section of 
this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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


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2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0543 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T05-0543  Safety Zone; Delaware River; Philadelphia, PA.

    (a) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative 
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard petty 
officer, warrant or commissioned officer operating on board a Coast 
Guard vessel and or on board another Federal, State, or local law 
enforcement vessel assisting the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay in 
the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (b) Location. The following area is a security zone: all waters of 
the Delaware River, adjacent to Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, 
bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line 
running east to west from points along the shoreline commencing at 
latitude 39[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude 075[deg]08'28.1'' W.; thence 
westward to latitude 39[deg]56'29''.1 N., longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' 
W., and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge where it 
crosses the Delaware River.
    (c) Regulations. (1) The general safety zone regulations found in 
Sec.  165.23 apply to the safety zone created by this temporary 
section.
    (2) Under the general safety zone regulations in Sec.  165.23, 
persons may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (b) of 
this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated 
representative.

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    (3) To request permission to enter the safety zone, contact the 
COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16. All persons and 
vessels in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or 
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated 
representative.
    (d) Enforcement period: This section will be enforced on September 
3, 2017, September 10, 2017, and September 13, 2017 from 7:45 p.m. to 
10:30 p.m. each day.

    Dated: August 29, 2017.
Scott E. Anderson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay.
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VHF–FM marine channel 16 regarding Federalism, if it has a substantial direct G. Protest Activities
the safety zone; under the regulation effect on the States, on the relationship The Coast Guard respects the First
vessel operators may request permission between the national government and Amendment rights of protesters.
to enter the zone. the States, or on the distribution of Protesters are asked to contact the
power and responsibilities among the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
B. Impact on Small Entities
various levels of government. We have INFORMATION CONTACT section to
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of analyzed this rule under that Order and coordinate protest activities so that your
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, have determined that it is consistent message can be received without
requires federal agencies to consider the with the fundamental federalism jeopardizing the safety or security of
potential impact of regulations on small principles and preemption requirements people, places or vessels.
entities during rulemaking. The term described in Executive Order 13132.
‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Also, this rule does not have tribal List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
businesses, not-for-profit organizations implications under Executive Order Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
that are independently owned and 13175, Consultation and Coordination (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
operated and are not dominant in their with Indian Tribal Governments, requirements, Security measures,
fields, and governmental jurisdictions because it does not have a substantial Waterways.
with populations of less than 50,000. direct effect on one or more Indian For the reasons discussed in the
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. tribes, on the relationship between the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
605(b) that this rule will not have a Federal Government and Indian tribes, CFR part 165 as follows:
significant economic impact on a or on the distribution of power and
substantial number of small entities. responsibilities between the Federal PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
While some owners or operators of Government and Indian tribes. If you AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
vessels intending to transit the safety believe this rule has implications for
zone may be small entities, for the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
federalism or Indian tribes, please
reasons stated in section V.A above, this continues to read as follows:
contact the person listed in the FOR
rule will not have a significant FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
economic impact on any vessel owner above. 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
or operator. Department of Homeland Security Delegation
Under section 213(a) of the Small E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act No. 0170.1.
Business Regulatory Enforcement ■ 2. Add § 165.T05–0543 to read as
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), follows:
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
we want to assist small entities in
federal agencies to assess the effects of § 165.T05–0543 Safety Zone; Delaware
understanding this rule. If the rule
their discretionary regulatory actions. In River; Philadelphia, PA.
would affect your small business,
particular, the Act addresses actions (a) Definitions. As used in this
organization, or governmental
that may result in the expenditure by a section, designated representative
jurisdiction and you have questions
State, local, or tribal government, in the means a Coast Guard Patrol
concerning its provisions or options for
aggregate, or by the private sector of Commander, including a Coast Guard
compliance, please contact the person
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or petty officer, warrant or commissioned
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
more in any one year. Though this rule officer operating on board a Coast Guard
CONTACT section.
Small businesses may send comments will not result in such an expenditure, vessel and or on board another Federal,
on the actions of federal employees who we do discuss the effects of this rule State, or local law enforcement vessel
enforce, or otherwise determine elsewhere in this preamble. assisting the Captain of the Port,
compliance with, federal regulations to F. Environment Delaware Bay in the enforcement of the
the Small Business and Agriculture safety zone.
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman We have analyzed this rule under (b) Location. The following area is a
and the Regional Small Business Department of Homeland Security security zone: all waters of the Delaware
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Management Directive 023–01 and River, adjacent to Penn’s Landing,
Ombudsman evaluates these actions Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, Philadelphia, PA, bounded from
annually and rates each agency’s which guide the Coast Guard in shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the
responsiveness to small business. If you complying with the National south by a line running east to west
wish to comment on actions by Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 from points along the shoreline
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have commencing at latitude 39°56′31.2″ N.,
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The determined that it is one of a category longitude 075°08′28.1″ W.; thence
Coast Guard will not retaliate against of actions that do not individually or westward to latitude 39°56′29″.1 N.,
small entities that question or complain cumulatively have a significant effect on longitude 075°07′56.5″ W., and bounded
about this rule or any policy or action the human environment. This rule on the north by the Benjamin Franklin
of the Coast Guard. adjusts rates in accordance with Bridge where it crosses the Delaware
applicable statutory and regulatory River.
C. Collection of Information mandates. It is categorically excluded (c) Regulations. (1) The general safety
This rule calls for no new collection under section 2.B.2, figure 2–1, zone regulations found in § 165.23
of information under the Paperwork paragraph 34(g) of the Instruction, apply to the safety zone created by this
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Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– which pertains to minor regulatory temporary section.
3520). changes that are editorial or procedural (2) Under the general safety zone
in nature. A Record of Environmental regulations in § 165.23, persons may not
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Consideration (REC) supporting this enter the safety zone described in
Governments determination is available in the docket paragraph (b) of this section unless
A rule has implications for federalism where indicated in the ADDRESSES authorized by the COTP or the COTP’s
under Executive Order 13132, section of this preamble. designated representative.

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(3) To request permission to enter the the Supportive Services for Veteran make an effective program more so.’’ We
safety zone, contact the COTP or the Families (SSVF) Program. 81 FR 49198. thank the commenters for supporting
COTP’s representative on VHF–FM VA provided a 60-day comment period, the rule.
channel 16. All persons and vessels in which ended on September 26, 2016. One commenter recommended that
the safety zone must comply with all We received 14 comments on the VA revise the proposed rule to ‘‘take
lawful orders or directions given to proposed rule. Section 2044 of title 38 into account the impact of unexpected
them by the COTP or the COTP’s U.S.C. requires the Secretary to provide need, such as occurs in natural disasters
designated representative. financial assistance to eligible entities to where Federal Disaster Area designation
(d) Enforcement period: This section provide and coordinate the provision of is affirmed.’’ The commenter further
will be enforced on September 3, 2017, supportive services for very low-income recommended that VA distribute SSVF
September 10, 2017, and September 13, veteran families occupying permanent grant assistance to grantees serving in
2017 from 7:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each housing. The Secretary’s implementing Federal disaster areas to assist veterans
day. regulations are in 38 CFR part 62, which in need or who are displaced from their
Dated: August 29, 2017. established the SSVF Program. Through homes or become homeless ‘‘due to a
the SSVF Program, VA awards natural disaster, regardless of whether
Scott E. Anderson,
supportive services grants to private the Veteran family meets the income
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the eligibility requirements of SSVF.’’
Port, Delaware Bay. non-profit organizations or consumer
cooperatives to provide or coordinate Additionally, VA should focus the
[FR Doc. 2017–18617 Filed 8–31–17; 8:45 am]
the provision of supportive services to availability of SSVF funds to those
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P veterans who were impacted by a
very low-income veteran families who
are residing in permanent housing and natural disaster and do not have
at risk of becoming homeless. The grants sufficient resources to relocate to ‘‘new
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS housing because of trauma, an inability
provide services to low-income families
AFFAIRS to access records, and/or an inability to
who are lacking a fixed, regular, and
adequate nighttime residence, are at risk access personal resources.’’ As
38 CFR Part 62 previously stated in this rulemaking 38
of remaining so but for grantee
RIN 2900–AP61 assistance, and scheduled to become U.S.C. 2044 is the authority that
residents of permanent housing within establishes the SSVF program. Under
Supportive Services for Veteran 90 days pending the location or this program, VA may only provide
Families Program development of housing suitable for assistance to very low-income veteran
permanent housing. The grants also families. Section 2044(f)(6) defines
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
provide services to low-income families ‘‘very low-income veteran family’’ to
ACTION: Final rule. mean ‘‘a veteran family whose income
who, after exiting permanent housing,
SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans are seeking other housing that is does not exceed 50 percent of the
Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations responsive to their needs and median income for an area’’ as
that govern the Supportive Services for preferences. This rulemaking clarifies determined by VA. Because the SSVF
Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. This existing VA policy regarding award of funds are limited, VA cannot use these
rulemaking clarifies VA’s procedures for non-renewed or deobligated funds to funds to assist veteran families that do
continuing to fund SSVF Program not otherwise meet the eligibility
other existing SSVF grantees in or near
services in communities that have lost criteria under section 2044. Also, the
the affected community where the funds
grants due to the non-renewal or loss of SSVF funds would adversely
were originally used in order to
termination of services of an existing affect the veterans being served in the
maintain continuity in the services
award to a grantee. VA can now award community whose deobligated funds
offered to these communities. This
the non-renewed or deobligated funds to were lost due to the funds being
rulemaking also reduces the number of
other existing SSVF grantees in or near transferred to a different community
satisfaction surveys grantees are
the affected community. This award of that was affected by a natural disaster.
required to provide to participants in
non-renewed or deobligated funds We are not making any edits based on
order to reduce the burden on grantees
prevents potential access issues this comment.
and participants. Several commenters suggested that
associated with grant termination. This We received several comments in VA reconsider the requirement that 60%
rulemaking also reduces the number of support of the proposed rule. One of funding support rapid re-housing of
satisfaction surveys grantees are commenter stated that the proposed rule homeless veterans and 40% may be
required to provide to participants in was ‘‘needed from multiple used for prevention of homelessness in
order to reduce the burden on grantees perspectives, most importantly, in rural communities and instead allow an
and participants. maintaining all momentum toward even 50/50 split of funding because the
DATES: This final rule is effective ending Veteran homelessness.’’ A needs for homeless veteran families in
October 2, 2017. commenter stated that ‘‘non-renewed rural communities differ from those in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John and deobligated funds are critical to our urban settings. The commenters further
Kuhn, National Center for Homelessness community as we are seeing a strong stated that there is a housing shortage
Among Veterans, Supportive Services inflow of newly homeless in our area.’’ and it is difficult to use all of the SSVF
for Veteran Families Program Office, Another commenter stated that the funds, ‘‘particularly when Veterans who
4100 Chester Avenue, Suite 200, proposed rule would eliminate the are in danger of literal homelessness
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Philadelphia, PA 19104, (877) 737– ‘‘hoops to jump through and the grant present to our program and we are
0111. (This is a toll-free number) will still be awarded to those who unable to assist them due to the 60/40
John.Kuhn2@va.gov. qualify.’’ A commenter agreed that mandate. If that mandate was to be
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a reducing the number of surveys would lifted, and we could focus a larger pool
document published in the Federal yield a higher response rate. Lastly, a of resources on prevention, fewer of our
Register on July 27, 2016, VA proposed commenter stated that the proposed clients would cycle back through as
to revise its regulations that addressed changes ‘‘are reasonable and would RRH.’’ Under section 2044(a)(4), SSVF

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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 September 3, 2017 to September 13, 2017.
Contact		If you have questions on this rule, call or email MST2 Amanda Boone, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, telephone (215) 271-4814, email [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 41521
RIN Number		1625-AA00
CFR Associated		Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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