82_FR_48617 82 FR 48417 - Special Local Regulation; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN

82 FR 48417 - Special Local Regulation; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 200 (October 18, 2017)

Page Range48417-48419
FR Document2017-22595

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for all navigable waters of the Clinch River from mile marker (MM) 49.5 to MM 54.0. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Oak Ridge, TN during the Secret City Head Race. Entry into, transiting through, or anchoring within this regulated area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 18, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48417-48419]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22595]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0858]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulation; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for 
all navigable waters of the Clinch River from mile marker (MM) 49.5 to 
MM 54.0. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on 
these navigable waters near Oak Ridge, TN during the Secret City Head 
Race. Entry into, transiting through, or anchoring within this 
regulated area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. on October 21, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0858 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 Petty Officer Vera Max, Marine Safety Detachment Nashville, U.S. 
Coast Guard; telephone 615-736-5421, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
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 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 not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. We must 
establish the special local regulation by October 21, 2017 and lack 
sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then 
consider those comments before issuing the rule.
    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. Delaying the effective 
date of this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public 
interest because immediate action is needed to protect the persons and 
property from the dangers associated with the race.

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 Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) has determined 
that potential hazards associated with the Secret City Head Race from 6 
a.m. through 6 p.m. on October 21, 2017 will be a safety concern for 
all navigable waters on the Clinch River extending from mile marker 
(MM) 49.5 to MM 54.0. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the 
safety of life and vessels on these navigable waters before, during, 
and after the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a special local regulation from 6 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on October 21, 2017 for all navigable waters on the 
Clinch River from MM 49.5 to MM 54.0. The duration of the regulated 
area is intended to ensure the safety of life and vessels on these 
navigable waters before, during, and after the scheduled event. No 
vessel or person will be permitted to enter the regulated area without 
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control 
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt 
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, duration, and time-of-day of the special local regulation. 
Vessel traffic will be able to safely navigate through the affected 
area before and after the scheduled event. Moreover, the Coast Guard 
will issue Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners 
via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the regulated area and the rule 
allows vessels to seek permission to enter the 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 
special local regulation, 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.

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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 the establishment of a special local regulation lasting 
twelve hours on one day extending less than five miles of the Clinch 
River from MM 49.5 to MM 54.0. It is categorically excluded from 
further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant 
Instruction. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this 
determination is available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES.

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

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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.  100.35T08-0858 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.35T08-0858  Special Local Regulation; Clinch River, Oak 
Ridge, TN.

    (a) Location. All navigable waters of the Clinch River between mile 
marker (MM) 49.5 and MM 54.0, Oak Ridge, TN.
    (b) Effective period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on October 21, 2017.
    (c) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into this area is 
prohibited unless authorized by Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley 
(COTP) or a designated representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels desiring entry into or passage through the 
area must request permission from the COTP or a designated 
representative. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley may be contacted on 
VHF Channel 13 or 16 or by telephone at 1-800-253-7465.
    (d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated 
representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to 
mariners of the enforcement period for the special local regulation, as 
well as any changes in the dates and times of enforcement.

    Dated: October 10, 2017.
M.B. Zamperini,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Ohio Valley.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  Distance in meters of sidelights above
                                                                                              Vessel                                                            Number                  maximum allowed height

                                             USS MICHAEL MONSOOR .......................................................................................   DDG 1001              2.23 PORT.
                                                                                                                                                                                 2.52 STBD.

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                                             *       *       *       *       *                                  22. * * *

                                                                                                                                                                                 Vertical Separation of the task light array
                                                                                                                                                                                 is not equally spaced, the separation be-
                                                                                              Vessel                                                            Number           tween the middle and lower task light ex-
                                                                                                                                                                                  ceed the separation between the upper
                                                                                                                                                                                            and middle light by


                                                    *               *                                *                                 *                         *                        *                      *
                                             USS MICHAEL MONSOOR .......................................................................................   DDG 1001              FWD: 0.01 meter.
                                                                                                                                                                                 AFT: 0.00 meter.
                                                                                                                                                                                 PORT: 0.17 meter.
                                                                                                                                                                                 STBD: 0.24 meter.

                                                         *                          *                          *                           *                         *                     *                     *



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                                                                                                                                  TABLE FIVE
                                                                                                                                                                                                 After
                                                                                                                                                       Masthead            Forward           masthead
                                                                                                                                                       lights not         masthead            light less
                                                                                                                                                         over all        light not in      than 1⁄2 ship’s    Percentage
                                                                                                                                                      other lights          forward         length aft of      horizontal
                                                                             Vessel                                            Number                     and               quarter            forward        separation
                                                                                                                                                     obstructions;          of ship;         masthead           attained
                                                                                                                                                        annex I,           annex I,              light;
                                                                                                                                                        sec. 2(f)          sec. 3(a)           annex I,
                                                                                                                                                                                               sec.3(a)


                                                    *              *                                 *                                     *                         *                     *                     *
                                             USS MICHAEL MONSOOR ..............................................           DDG 1001                          X                 X                  X                77.2

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                                               Approved: October 3, 2017.                                   DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND                                       into, transiting through, or anchoring
                                             A.S. Janin,                                                    SECURITY                                                     within this regulated area is prohibited
                                             Captain, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant                                                                                  unless authorized by the Captain of the
                                             Judge Advocate, General (Admiralty and                         Coast Guard                                                  Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a
                                             Maritime Law).                                                                                                              designated representative.
                                                                                                            33 CFR Part 100
                                               Dated: October 10, 2017.                                                                                                  DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m.
                                             A.M. Nichols,                                                  [Docket Number USCG–2017–0858]                               through 6 p.m. on October 21, 2017.
                                             Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate                           RIN 1625–AA08
                                                                                                                                                                         ADDRESSES:   To view documents
                                             General’s Corps, U.S. Navy,Federal Register                                                                                 mentioned in this preamble as being
                                             Liaison Officer.                                               Special Local Regulation; Clinch River,                      available in the docket, go to http://
                                             [FR Doc. 2017–22577 Filed 10–17–17; 8:45 am]                   Oak Ridge, TN                                                www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
                                             BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P
                                                                                                                                                                         0858 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
                                                                                                            AGENCY:      Coast Guard, DHS.                               ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
                                                                                                            ACTION:     Temporary final rule.                            Folder on the line associated with this
                                                                                                                                                                         rule.
                                                                                                            SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is
                                                                                                                                                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     If
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                                                                                                            establishing a special local regulation
                                                                                                            for all navigable waters of the Clinch                       you have questions on this rule, call
                                                                                                            River from mile marker (MM) 49.5 to                          Petty Officer Vera Max, Marine Safety
                                                                                                            MM 54.0. This action is necessary to                         Detachment Nashville, U.S. Coast
                                                                                                            provide for the safety of life on these                      Guard; telephone 615–736–5421, email
                                                                                                            navigable waters near Oak Ridge, TN                          MSDNashville@uscg.mil.
                                                                                                            during the Secret City Head Race. Entry                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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                                             I. Table of Abbreviations                                safety of life and vessels on these                   significant economic impact on any
                                             CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                                                                                      navigable waters before, during, and                  vessel owner or operator.
                                             COTP Captain of the Port Sector Ohio                     after the scheduled event. No vessel or                  Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                               Valley                                                 person will be permitted to enter the                 Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                             DHS Department of Homeland Security                      regulated area without obtaining                      Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                             FR Federal Register                                      permission from the COTP or a                         we want to assist small entities in
                                             NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                       designated representative.                            understanding this rule. If the rule
                                             § Section                                                                                                      would affect your small business,
                                             U.S.C. United States Code                                V. Regulatory Analyses                                organization, or governmental
                                             II. Background Information and                             We developed this rule after                        jurisdiction and you have questions
                                             Regulatory History                                       considering numerous statutes and                     concerning its provisions or options for
                                                                                                      Executive Orders related to rulemaking.               compliance, please contact the person
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this                       Below we summarize our analyses                       listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                             temporary final rule without prior                       based on a number of these statutes and               CONTACT section.
                                             notice and opportunity to comment                        Executive Orders, and we discuss First                   Small businesses may send comments
                                             pursuant to authority under section 4(a)                 Amendment rights of protestors.                       on the actions of Federal employees
                                             of the Administrative Procedure Act                                                                            who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                             (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                  A. Regulatory Planning and Review
                                                                                                                                                            compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                             authorizes an agency to issue a rule                        Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   the Small Business and Agriculture
                                             without prior notice and opportunity to                  direct agencies to assess the costs and               Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                             comment when the agency for good                         benefits of available regulatory                      and the Regional Small Business
                                             cause finds that those procedures are                    alternatives and, if regulation is                    Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                             ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary                necessary, to select regulatory                       Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                             to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.                 approaches that maximize net benefits.                annually and rates each agency’s
                                             553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that                    Executive Order 13771 directs agencies                responsiveness to small business. If you
                                             good cause exists for not publishing a                   to control regulatory costs through a                 wish to comment on actions by
                                             notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                     budgeting process. This rule has not                  employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
                                             with respect to this rule because it is                  been designated a ‘‘significant                       888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
                                             impracticable. We must establish the                     regulatory action,’’ under Executive                  Coast Guard will not retaliate against
                                             special local regulation by October 21,                  Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has               small entities that question or complain
                                             2017 and lack sufficient time to provide                 not been reviewed by the Office of                    about this rule or any policy or action
                                             a reasonable comment period and then                     Management and Budget (OMB), and                      of the Coast Guard.
                                             consider those comments before issuing                   pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
                                             the rule.                                                from the requirements of Executive                    C. Collection of Information
                                                We are issuing this rule, and under 5                 Order 13771.                                            This rule will not call for a new
                                             U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds                     This regulatory action determination               collection of information under the
                                             that good cause exists for making it                     is based on the size, location, duration,             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
                                             effective less than 30 days after                        and time-of-day of the special local                  U.S.C. 3501–3520).
                                             publication in the Federal Register.                     regulation. Vessel traffic will be able to
                                                                                                                                                            D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
                                             Delaying the effective date of this rule                 safely navigate through the affected area
                                                                                                                                                            Governments
                                             would be impracticable and contrary to                   before and after the scheduled event.
                                             the public interest because immediate                    Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue                     A rule has implications for federalism
                                             action is needed to protect the persons                  Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast                under Executive Order 13132,
                                             and property from the dangers                            Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine                  Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
                                             associated with the race.                                channel 16 about the regulated area and               effect on the States, on the relationship
                                                                                                      the rule allows vessels to seek                       between the national government and
                                             III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                                                                         the States, or on the distribution of
                                                                                                      permission to enter the area.
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                                                                        power and responsibilities among the
                                             under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The                   B. Impact on Small Entities                           various levels of government. We have
                                             Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley                      The Regulatory Flexibility Act of                  analyzed this rule under that order and
                                             (COTP) has determined that potential                     1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,                   have determined that it is consistent
                                             hazards associated with the Secret City                  requires Federal agencies to consider                 with the fundamental federalism
                                             Head Race from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m.                     the potential impact of regulations on                principles and preemption requirements
                                             on October 21, 2017 will be a safety                     small entities during rulemaking. The                 described in Executive Order 13132.
                                             concern for all navigable waters on the                  term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small                  Also, this rule does not have tribal
                                             Clinch River extending from mile                         businesses, not-for-profit organizations              implications under Executive Order
                                             marker (MM) 49.5 to MM 54.0. The                         that are independently owned and                      13175, Consultation and Coordination
                                             purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure                  operated and are not dominant in their                with Indian Tribal Governments,
                                             the safety of life and vessels on these                  fields, and governmental jurisdictions                because it does not have a substantial
                                             navigable waters before, during, and                     with populations of less than 50,000.                 direct effect on one or more Indian
                                             after the scheduled event.                               The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.              tribes, on the relationship between the
                                                                                                      605(b) that this rule will not have a                 Federal Government and Indian tribes,
                                             IV. Discussion of the Rule                                                                                     or on the distribution of power and
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                                                                                                      significant economic impact on a
                                               This rule establishes a special local                  substantial number of small entities.                 responsibilities between the Federal
                                             regulation from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. on                    While some owners or operators of                  Government and Indian tribes. If you
                                             October 21, 2017 for all navigable                       vessels intending to transit the special              believe this rule has implications for
                                             waters on the Clinch River from MM                       local regulation, may be small entities,              federalism or Indian tribes, please
                                             49.5 to MM 54.0. The duration of the                     for the reasons stated in section V. A.               contact the person listed in the FOR
                                             regulated area is intended to ensure the                 above, this rule will not have a                      FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.



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                                             E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                          § 100.35T08–0858 Special Local                        DATES:  This deviation is effective from
                                                                                                      Regulation; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN.              8 a.m. on October 21, 2017 through 7:59
                                               The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                             of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                      (a) Location. All navigable waters of               a.m. on April 19, 2018.
                                             Federal agencies to assess the effects of                the Clinch River between mile marker                     Comments and related material must
                                                                                                      (MM) 49.5 and MM 54.0, Oak Ridge,                     reach the Coast Guard on or before
                                             their discretionary regulatory actions. In
                                                                                                      TN.                                                   January 15, 2018.
                                             particular, the Act addresses actions
                                             that may result in the expenditure by a                    (b) Effective period. This section will             ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                             State, local, or tribal government, in the               be enforced from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m.                identified by docket number USCG–
                                             aggregate, or by the private sector of                   on October 21, 2017.                                  2016–0257 using Federal eRulemaking
                                             $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                   (c) Special local regulations. (1) Entry            Portal at http://www.regulations.gov.
                                             more in any one year. Though this rule                   into this area is prohibited unless                   See the ‘‘Public Participation and
                                             will not result in such expenditure, we                  authorized by Captain of the Port Sector              Request for Comments’’ portion of the
                                             do discuss the effects of this rule                      Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
                                             elsewhere in this preamble.                              representative.                                       below for instructions on submitting
                                                                                                        (2) Persons or vessels desiring entry               comments.
                                             F. Environment                                           into or passage through the area must                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                We have analyzed this rule under                      request permission from the COTP or a                 you have questions on this test
                                             Department of Homeland Security                          designated representative. U.S. Coast                 deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts,
                                             Management Directive 023–01 and                          Guard Sector Ohio Valley may be                       Fifth Coast Guard District (dpb);
                                             Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,                        contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16 or                  telephone (757) 398–6222, email
                                             which guide the Coast Guard in                           by telephone at 1–800–253–7465.                       Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil.
                                             complying with the National                                (d) Informational broadcasts. The                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42                     COTP or a designated representative
                                             U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                             will inform the public through                        I. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis
                                             determined that this action is one of a                  broadcast notices to mariners of the                     On April 12, 2017, we published a
                                             category of actions that do not                          enforcement period for the special local              notice in the Federal Register entitled,
                                             individually or cumulatively have a                      regulation, as well as any changes in the             ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
                                             significant effect on the human                          dates and times of enforcement.                       Delaware River, Pennsauken Township,
                                             environment. This rule involves the                        Dated: October 10, 2017.                            NJ’’ announcing a temporary deviation
                                             establishment of a special local                                                                               from the regulations, with request for
                                                                                                      M.B. Zamperini,
                                             regulation lasting twelve hours on one                                                                         comments (see 82 FR 17562). The
                                                                                                      Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                             day extending less than five miles of the                                                                      purpose of the deviation was to test the
                                                                                                      Port, Sector Ohio Valley.
                                             Clinch River from MM 49.5 to MM 54.0.                                                                          newly installed remote operational
                                                                                                      [FR Doc. 2017–22595 Filed 10–17–17; 8:45 am]
                                             It is categorically excluded from further                                                                      capabilities of the DELAIR Memorial
                                                                                                      BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                             review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure                                                                         Railroad Bridge across the Delaware
                                             2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. A                                                                           River, mile 104.6, at Pennsauken
                                             Record of Environmental Consideration                                                                          Township, NJ, owned and operated by
                                                                                                      DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                             supporting this determination is                                                                               Conrail Shared Assets. The installation
                                                                                                      SECURITY
                                             available in the docket where indicated                                                                        of the remote capabilities did not
                                             under ADDRESSES.                                         Coast Guard                                           change the operational schedule of the
                                                                                                                                                            bridge.1
                                             G. Protest Activities                                                                                             During the initial test deviation
                                                                                                      33 CFR Part 117
                                               The Coast Guard respects the First                                                                           performed from 8 a.m. on April 24,
                                             Amendment rights of protesters.                                                                                2017, through 7:59 a.m. on October 21,
                                             Protesters are asked to contact the                      [Docket No. USCG–2016–0257]
                                                                                                                                                            2017, the bridge owner identified
                                             person listed in the FOR FURTHER                                                                               deficiencies in the remote operation
                                                                                                      Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
                                             INFORMATION CONTACT section to                                                                                 center procedures, bridge to vessel
                                                                                                      Delaware River, Pennsauken
                                             coordinate protest activities so that your                                                                     communications, and equipment
                                                                                                      Township, NJ
                                             message can be received without                                                                                redundancy. Comments concerning
                                             jeopardizing the safety or security of                   AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.                             these deficiencies were submitted to the
                                             people, places or vessels.                               ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation                 docket and provided to the Coast Guard
                                             List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100                      from regulations; request for comments.               and bridge owner by representatives
                                                                                                                                                            from the Mariners’ Advisory Committee
                                               Marine safety, Navigation (water),                     SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard has issued a               for the Bay and River Delaware.
                                             Reporting and recordkeeping                              temporary deviation from the operating                   During the initial test deviation, we
                                             requirements, Waterways.                                 schedule that governs the DELAIR                      also published a notice of proposed
                                               For the reasons discussed in the                       Memorial Railroad Bridge across the                   rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal
                                             preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                      Delaware River, mile 104.6, at                        Register, entitled, ‘‘Drawbridge
                                             CFR part 100 as follows:                                 Pennsauken Township, NJ. This                         Operation Regulation; Delaware River,
                                                                                                      deviation will test the remote operation              Pennsauken Township, NJ’’ (see 82 FR
                                             PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON                               capability of the drawbridge to                       29800). In the NPRM, we stated that we
                                             NAVIGABLE WATERS                                         determine whether the bridge can be                   are proposing to modify the operating
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                                                                                                      safely operated from a remote location.               regulation that governs the DELAIR
                                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 100
                                             continues to read as follows:                            This deviation will allow the bridge to
                                                                                                                                                              1 A full description of the remote operational
                                                                                                      be remotely operated from the Conrail
                                                 Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.                           South Jersey dispatch center in Mount                 system is outlined in the aforementioned
                                                                                                                                                            publication, which can be found at http://
                                             ■ 2. Add § 100.35T08–0858 to read as                     Laurel, NJ, instead of being operated by              regulations.gov. (see ADDRESSES for more
                                             follows:                                                 an on-site bridge tender.                             information).



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Document Created: 2017-10-18 01:38:04
Document Modified: 2017-10-18 01:38:04
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 from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. on October 21, 2017.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call Petty Officer Vera Max, Marine Safety Detachment Nashville, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 615-736-5421, email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 48417 
RIN Number1625-AA08
CFR AssociatedMarine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Waterways

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