82_FR_60561 82 FR 60318 - Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD

82 FR 60318 - Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 243 (December 20, 2017)

Page Range60318-60320
FR Document2017-27381

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Spa Creek. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during a fireworks display in Anne Arundel County at Annapolis, MD, on December 31, 2017. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0994]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
certain waters of Spa Creek. This action is necessary to provide for 
the safety of life on navigable waters during a fireworks display in 
Anne Arundel County at Annapolis, MD, on December 31, 2017. This 
rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering the safety zone 
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital 
Region or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 11 p.m. on December 31, 2017 through 
1 a.m. on January 1, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being

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available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0994 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region 
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410-576-
2674, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On August 29, 2017, the City of Annapolis, MD, notified the Coast 
Guard that it will be conducting an aerial fireworks display at 11:55 
p.m. on December 31, 2017. The fireworks display will be conducted by 
Pyrotecnico of New Castle, PA and launched from a barge located in Spa 
Creek, in Anne Arundel County at Annapolis, MD. There is no rain date 
planned for this fireworks display. In response, on November 21, 2017, 
the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled 
``Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD'' (82 FR 55336). There we 
stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed 
regulatory action related to this fireworks display. During the comment 
period that ended November 28, 2017, we received no comments.
    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 of 
this rule would be contrary to public interest because immediate action 
is needed to respond to the potential safety hazards associated with a 
fireworks display from a barge on navigable waters.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231. The COTP has determined that potential hazards associated with 
the fireworks to be used in this December 31, 2017 display will be a 
safety concern for anyone within 133 yards of the fireworks barge. The 
purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of vessels and the navigable 
waters in the safety zone before, during, and after the scheduled 
event.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published 
November 21, 2017. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this 
rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a safety zone from 11 p.m. on December 31, 
2017 through 1 a.m. on January 1, 2018. The safety zone will cover all 
navigable waters of Spa Creek within 133 yards of a fireworks barge in 
approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'33.01'' N, longitude 
076[deg]28'58.00'' W, located at Annapolis, MD. The duration of the 
zone is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable 
waters before, during, and after the scheduled 11:55 p.m. fireworks 
display. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone 
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 duration, 
time-of-year, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Although vessel 
traffic will not be able to safely transit around this safety zone, the 
impact would be for only 2 hours during the late evening when vessel 
traffic in Spa Creek is normally low. Moreover, the Coast Guard will 
issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about 
the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any 
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 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

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that 
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule involves a safety zone lasting less than two hours that would 
prohibit entry within 133 yards of a fireworks barge. It is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) 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 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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

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2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0994 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T05-0994   Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD.

    (a) Definitions. As used in this section:
    Captain of the Port means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector 
Maryland-National Capital Region.
    Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, 
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the 
Port Maryland-National Capital Region to assist in enforcing the safety 
zone described in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (b) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable 
waters of Spa Creek, within 133 yards of a fireworks barge in 
approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'33.01'' N, longitude 
076[deg]28'58.00'' W, located at Annapolis, MD. All coordinates refer 
to North American Datum 83 (NAD 1983).
    (c) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in 
subpart C of this part apply to the safety zone created by this 
section.
    (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations 
governing safety zones found in Sec.  165.23.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or designated 
representative. All vessels underway within this safety zone at the 
time it is implemented are to depart the zone.
    (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone must 
first obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative. 
To request permission to transit the area, the COTP and or designated 
representatives can be contacted at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on 
Marine Band Radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard 
vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio 
VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, persons and 
vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated 
representative and proceed as directed while within the zone.
    (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and 
enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 11 p.m. 
on December 31, 2017 through 1 a.m. on January 1, 2018.

    Dated: December 14, 2017.
Michael W. Batchelder,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Maryland-
National Capital Region.
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                                             economic impact on any vessel owner                     responsibilities between the Federal                  11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2018, suspend
                                             or operator. Mariners requiring dual lift-              Government and Indian tribes.                         paragraph (d) and add paragraph (j) to
                                             span operations have been able to                                                                             read as follows:
                                                                                                     E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                             transit the draw following provision of
                                             advance notice. Single-leaf operations                    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                    § 117.799 Long Island, New York Inland
                                                                                                     of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                 Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to
                                             will be furnished on signal for those                                                                         Shinnecock Canal.
                                             vessels requiring such an opening.                      Federal agencies to assess the effects of
                                                                                                     their discretionary regulatory actions. In            *      *    *     *     *
                                                Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                                                                                     particular, the Act addresses actions                    (j) The draws of the West Bay bridge,
                                             Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                                                                                     that may result in the expenditure by a               mile 0.1, across Quantuck Canal,
                                             Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                                                                                     State, local, or tribal government, in the            Quoque bridge, mile 1.1, across Quoque
                                             we want to assist small entities in
                                                                                                     aggregate, or by the private sector of                Canal and the Smith Point bridge, mile
                                             understanding this rule. If the rule
                                                                                                     $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or              6.1, across Narrow Bay shall open on
                                             would affect your small business,
                                                                                                     more in any one year. Though this rule                signal from October 1 through April 30
                                             organization, or governmental
                                                                                                     will not result in such an expenditure,               from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from May 1
                                             jurisdiction and you have questions
                                                                                                     we do discuss the effects of this rule                through September 30 from 6 a.m. to 10
                                             concerning its provisions or options for
                                                                                                     elsewhere in this preamble.                           p.m. At all other times during these
                                             compliance, please contact the person
                                                                                                                                                           periods, the draws shall open as soon as
                                             listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                   F. Environment                                        possible but no more than one hour after
                                             CONTACT, above.
                                                                                                        We have analyzed this rule under                   a request to open is received.
                                                Small businesses may send comments                   Department of Homeland Security                          (1) The draw of the Beach Lane
                                             on the actions of Federal employees                     Management Directive 023–01 and                       bridge, mile 1.1, across Quantuck Canal
                                             who enforce, or otherwise determine                     Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,                     shall open only one of two bascule
                                             compliance with, Federal regulations to                 which guides the Coast Guard in                       spans on signal for bridge openings.
                                             the Small Business and Agriculture                      complying with the National                           Dual lift-span operations will occur for
                                             Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman                        Environmental Policy Act of 1969                      vessels requiring such an opening
                                             and the Regional Small Business                         (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and                    provided a 48 hour advance to the
                                             Regulatory Fairness Boards. The                         have made a determination that this                   owner of the bridge.
                                             Ombudsman evaluates these actions                       action is one of a category of actions
                                             annually and rates each agency’s                                                                                Dated: December 5, 2017.
                                                                                                     which do not individually or                          S.D. Poulin,
                                             responsiveness to small business. If you                cumulatively have a significant effect on
                                             wish to comment on actions by                                                                                 Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
                                                                                                     the human environment. This rule                      First Coast Guard District.
                                             employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                   simply promulgates the operating
                                             888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                                                                            [FR Doc. 2017–27403 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                     regulations or procedures for
                                             Coast Guard will not retaliate against                  drawbridges. This action is categorically
                                                                                                                                                           BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                             small entities that question or complain                excluded from further review, under
                                             about this rule or any policy or action                 figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the
                                             of the Coast Guard.                                                                                           DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                                                                                     Instruction. A preliminary Record of                  SECURITY
                                             C. Collection of Information                            Environmental Consideration and a
                                                                                                     Memorandum for the Record are not                     Coast Guard
                                               This rule calls for no new collection
                                                                                                     required for this rule.
                                             of information under the Paperwork
                                             Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–                  G. Protest Activities                                 33 CFR Part 165
                                             3520).                                                    The Coast Guard respects the First                  [Docket Number USCG–2017–0994]
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         Amendment rights of protesters.                       RIN 1625–AA00
                                             Government                                              Protesters are asked to contact the
                                                                                                     person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD
                                                A rule has implications for federalism               INFORMATION CONTACT section to
                                             under Executive Order 13132,                                                                                  AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                                                                                     coordinate protest activities so that your
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct              message can be received without                       ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship               jeopardizing the safety or security of
                                             between the national government and                                                                           SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is
                                                                                                     people, places or vessels.                            establishing a temporary safety zone for
                                             the States, or on the distribution of
                                             power and responsibilities among the                    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117                   certain waters of Spa Creek. This action
                                             various levels of government. We have                                                                         is necessary to provide for the safety of
                                                                                                       Bridges.
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and                                                                       life on navigable waters during a
                                                                                                       For the reasons discussed in the                    fireworks display in Anne Arundel
                                             have determined that it is consistent                   preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
                                             with the fundamental federalism                                                                               County at Annapolis, MD, on December
                                                                                                     CFR part 117 as follows:                              31, 2017. This rulemaking prohibits
                                             principles and preemption requirements
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.                     PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE                                   persons and vessels from entering the
                                                                                                     OPERATION REGULATIONS                                 safety zone unless authorized by the
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal
                                                                                                                                                           Captain of the Port Maryland–National
                                             implications under Executive Order
                                                                                                     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 117              Capital Region or a designated
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination
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                                                                                                     continues to read as follows:                         representative.
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,
                                             because it does not have a substantial                    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1;            DATES: This rule is effective from 11
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                     Department of Homeland Security Delegation            p.m. on December 31, 2017 through 1
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the                 No. 0170.1.                                           a.m. on January 1, 2018.
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,                   ■ 2. In § 117.799, effective from 12:01               ADDRESSES: To view documents
                                             or on the distribution of power and                     a.m. on December 20, 2017, through                    mentioned in this preamble as being


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                                             available in the docket, go to http://                  is to ensure safety of vessels and the                B. Impact on Small Entities
                                             www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–                    navigable waters in the safety zone                      The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                             0994 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                    before, during, and after the scheduled               1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                             ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                        event.                                                requires Federal agencies to consider
                                             Folder on the line associated with this                 IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,                  the potential impact of regulations on
                                             rule.                                                   and the Rule                                          small entities during rulemaking. The
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If                                                                           term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                             you have questions on this rule, call or                   As noted above, we received no
                                                                                                     comments on our NPRM published                        businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                             email Mr. Ronald Houck, Sector                                                                                that are independently owned and
                                             Maryland–National Capital Region                        November 21, 2017. There are no
                                                                                                     changes in the regulatory text of this                operated and are not dominant in their
                                             Waterways Management Division, U.S.                                                                           fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                             Coast Guard; telephone 410–576–2674,                    rule from the proposed rule in the
                                                                                                     NPRM.                                                 with populations of less than 50,000.
                                             email Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil.                                                                                The Coast Guard received no comments
                                                                                                        This rule establishes a safety zone
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                    from the Small Business Administration
                                                                                                     from 11 p.m. on December 31, 2017
                                             I. Table of Abbreviations                               through 1 a.m. on January 1, 2018. The                on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard
                                                                                                     safety zone will cover all navigable                  certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
                                             CFR Code of Federal Regulations                                                                               rule will not have a significant
                                             COTP Captain of the Port
                                                                                                     waters of Spa Creek within 133 yards of
                                                                                                     a fireworks barge in approximate                      economic impact on a substantial
                                             DHS Department of Homeland Security
                                                                                                     position latitude 38°58′33.01″ N,                     number of small entities.
                                             FR Federal Register
                                             NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                      longitude 076°28′58.00″ W, located at                    While some owners or operators of
                                             § Section                                               Annapolis, MD. The duration of the                    vessels intending to transit the safety
                                             U.S.C. United States Code                               zone is intended to ensure the safety of              zone may be small entities, for the
                                                                                                     vessels and these navigable waters                    reasons stated in section V.A above, this
                                             II. Background Information and                                                                                rule will not have a significant
                                             Regulatory History                                      before, during, and after the scheduled
                                                                                                     11:55 p.m. fireworks display. No vessel               economic impact on any vessel owner
                                                On August 29, 2017, the City of                      or person will be permitted to enter the              or operator.
                                             Annapolis, MD, notified the Coast                       safety zone without obtaining                            Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                             Guard that it will be conducting an                     permission from the COTP or a                         Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                             aerial fireworks display at 11:55 p.m. on               designated representative.                            Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–
                                             December 31, 2017. The fireworks                                                                              121), we want to assist small entities in
                                             display will be conducted by                            V. Regulatory Analyses                                understanding this rule. If the rule
                                             Pyrotecnico of New Castle, PA and                         We developed this rule after                        would affect your small business,
                                             launched from a barge located in Spa                    considering numerous statutes and                     organization, or governmental
                                             Creek, in Anne Arundel County at                        Executive orders related to rulemaking.               jurisdiction and you have questions
                                             Annapolis, MD. There is no rain date                    Below we summarize our analyses                       concerning its provisions or options for
                                             planned for this fireworks display. In                  based on a number of these statutes and               compliance, please contact the person
                                             response, on November 21, 2017, the                     Executive orders, and we discuss First                listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                             Coast Guard published a notice of                       Amendment rights of protestors.                       CONTACT section.
                                             proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled                                                                                Small businesses may send comments
                                                                                                     A. Regulatory Planning and Review                     on the actions of Federal employees
                                             ‘‘Safety Zone; Spa Creek, Annapolis,
                                             MD’’ (82 FR 55336). There we stated                        Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                             why we issued the NPRM, and invited                     direct agencies to assess the costs and               compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                             comments on our proposed regulatory                     benefits of available regulatory                      the Small Business and Agriculture
                                             action related to this fireworks display.               alternatives and, if regulation is                    Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                             During the comment period that ended                    necessary, to select regulatory                       and the Regional Small Business
                                             November 28, 2017, we received no                       approaches that maximize net benefits.                Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                             comments.                                               Executive Order 13771 directs agencies                Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                                Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast                  to control regulatory costs through a                 annually and rates each agency’s
                                             Guard finds that good cause exists for                  budgeting process. This rule has not                  responsiveness to small business. If you
                                             making this rule effective less than 30                 been designated a ‘‘significant                       wish to comment on actions by
                                             days after publication in the Federal                   regulatory action,’’ under Executive                  employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
                                             Register. Delaying the effective date of                Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has               888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
                                             this rule would be contrary to public                   not been reviewed by the Office of                    Coast Guard will not retaliate against
                                             interest because immediate action is                    Management and Budget (OMB), and                      small entities that question or complain
                                             needed to respond to the potential                      pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt                 about this rule or any policy or action
                                             safety hazards associated with a                        from the requirements of Executive                    of the Coast Guard.
                                             fireworks display from a barge on                       Order 13771.
                                                                                                        This regulatory action determination               C. Collection of Information
                                             navigable waters.
                                                                                                     is based on the duration, time-of-year,                 This rule will not call for a new
                                             III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                  and time-of-day of the safety zone.                   collection of information under the
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                 Although vessel traffic will not be able              Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
                                             under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The                  to safely transit around this safety zone,
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                                                                                                                                                           U.S.C. 3501–3520).
                                             COTP has determined that potential                      the impact would be for only 2 hours
                                             hazards associated with the fireworks to                during the late evening when vessel                   D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
                                             be used in this December 31, 2017                       traffic in Spa Creek is normally low.                 Governments
                                             display will be a safety concern for                    Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a                  A rule has implications for federalism
                                             anyone within 133 yards of the                          Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–                 under Executive Order 13132,
                                             fireworks barge. The purpose of this rule               FM marine channel 16 about the zone.                  Federalism, if it has a substantial direct


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                                             effect on the States, on the relationship               Protesters are asked to contact the                   permission to transit the area, the COTP
                                             between the national government and                     person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      and or designated representatives can be
                                             the States, or on the distribution of                   INFORMATION CONTACT section to                        contacted at telephone number 410–
                                             power and responsibilities among the                    coordinate protest activities so that your            576–2693 or on Marine Band Radio
                                             various levels of government. We have                   message can be received without                       VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and                 jeopardizing the safety or security of                Coast Guard vessels enforcing this
                                             have determined that it is consistent                   people, places or vessels.                            section can be contacted on Marine
                                             with the fundamental federalism                                                                               Band Radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8
                                             principles and preemption requirements                  List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                                                                           MHz). If permission is granted, persons
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.                       Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  and vessels must comply with the
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal                 (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                  instructions of the COTP or designated
                                             implications under Executive Order                      requirements, Security measures,                      representative and proceed as directed
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination                    Waterways.                                            while within the zone.
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,                           For the reasons discussed in the                      (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may be
                                             because it does not have a substantial                  preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   assisted in the patrol and enforcement
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                     CFR part 165 as follows:                              of the safety zone by Federal, State, and
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the                                                                       local agencies.
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,                   PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                           (d) Enforcement period. This section
                                             or on the distribution of power and                     AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        will be enforced from 11 p.m. on
                                             responsibilities between the Federal                                                                          December 31, 2017 through 1 a.m. on
                                             Government and Indian tribes. If you                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165              January 1, 2018.
                                             believe this rule has implications for                  continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                             Dated: December 14, 2017.
                                             federalism or Indian tribes, please                       Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
                                                                                                                                                           Michael W. Batchelder,
                                             contact the person listed in the FOR                    33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                                                                     and Department of Homeland Security                   Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
                                             FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
                                                                                                     Delegation No. 0170.1.                                Captain of the Port Maryland-National
                                             E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                                                                               Capital Region.
                                                                                                     ■ 2. Add § 165.T05–0994 to read as
                                               The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                                                                            [FR Doc. 2017–27381 Filed 12–19–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                     follows:
                                             of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                                                                         BILLING CODE 9110–04–P

                                             Federal agencies to assess the effects of               § 165.T05–0994 Safety Zone; Spa Creek,
                                             their discretionary regulatory actions. In              Annapolis, MD.
                                             particular, the Act addresses actions                     (a) Definitions. As used in this                    DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
                                             that may result in the expenditure by a                 section:
                                             State, local, or tribal government, in the                Captain of the Port means the                       Bureau of Land Management
                                             aggregate, or by the private sector of                  Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
                                             $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                Maryland-National Capital Region.                     43 CFR Part 8360
                                             more in any one year. Though this rule                    Designated representative means any                 [LLCOF02000.L12200000.DU0000–17X]
                                             will not result in such an expenditure,                 Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or
                                             we do discuss the effects of this rule                  petty officer who has been authorized                 Final Supplementary Rules for Guffey
                                             elsewhere in this preamble.                             by the Captain of the Port Maryland-                  Gorge in Park County, Colorado
                                                                                                     National Capital Region to assist in
                                             F. Environment                                          enforcing the safety zone described in                AGENCY:   Bureau of Land Management,
                                               We have analyzed this rule under                      paragraph (b) of this section.                        Interior.
                                             Department of Homeland Security                           (b) Location. The following area is a               ACTION: Final supplementary rules.
                                             Management Directive 023–01 and                         safety zone: All navigable waters of Spa
                                                                                                     Creek, within 133 yards of a fireworks                SUMMARY:    The Bureau of Land
                                             Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
                                                                                                     barge in approximate position latitude                Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field
                                             which guide the Coast Guard in
                                                                                                     38°58′33.01″ N, longitude 076°28′58.00″               Office is implementing supplementary
                                             complying with the National
                                                                                                     W, located at Annapolis, MD. All                      rules to regulate certain activities on
                                             Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
                                                                                                     coordinates refer to North American                   public lands within Guffey Gorge in
                                             U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
                                                                                                     Datum 83 (NAD 1983).                                  Park County, Colorado. These
                                             determined that this action is one of a
                                                                                                       (c) Regulations. The general safety                 supplementary rules are necessary to
                                             category of actions that do not
                                                                                                     zone regulations found in subpart C of                implement decisions found in the
                                             individually or cumulatively have a
                                                                                                     this part apply to the safety zone created            Guffey Gorge Management Plan
                                             significant effect on the human
                                                                                                     by this section.                                      approved on June 29, 2015, to provide
                                             environment. This rule involves a safety
                                                                                                       (1) All persons are required to comply              for the protection of persons, property,
                                             zone lasting less than two hours that
                                                                                                     with the general regulations governing                and public lands and resources located
                                             would prohibit entry within 133 yards
                                                                                                     safety zones found in § 165.23.                       within the 80-acre site. These
                                             of a fireworks barge. It is categorically
                                                                                                       (2) Entry into or remaining in this                 supplementary rules will result in
                                             excluded from further review under
                                                                                                     zone is prohibited unless authorized by               changes to some currently authorized
                                             paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the
                                                                                                     the Captain of the Port (COTP) or                     activities related to the possession or
                                             Commandant Instruction. A Record of
                                                                                                     designated representative. All vessels                use of alcohol, amplified music, vehicle
                                             Environmental Consideration
                                                                                                                                                           parking, and visitors with dogs.
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                                             supporting this determination is                        underway within this safety zone at the
                                             available in the docket where indicated                 time it is implemented are to depart the              DATES: These supplementary rules are
                                             under ADDRESSES.                                        zone.                                                 effective January 19, 2018.
                                                                                                       (3) Persons desiring to transit the area            ADDRESSES: You may send inquiries by
                                             G. Protest Activities                                   of the safety zone must first obtain                  mail or hand delivery to Linda Skinner,
                                               The Coast Guard respects the First                    authorization from the COTP or                        Outdoor Recreation Planner, BLM Royal
                                             Amendment rights of protesters.                         designated representative. To request                 Gorge Field Office, 3028 E. Main Street,


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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 11 p.m. on December 31, 2017 through 1 a.m. on January 1, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email Mr. Ronald Houck, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410-576- 2674, email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 60318 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (Water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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