82_FR_791 82 FR 789 - Safety Zone; Apra Harbor, Guam

82 FR 789 - Safety Zone; Apra Harbor, Guam

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 2 (January 4, 2017)

Page Range789-792
FR Document2016-31894

The Coast Guard proposes to revise the existing safety zones currently in effect at Naval Wharf Kilo in Apra Outer Harbor, Guam, by adding a 500-yard permanent safety zone, hereinafter referred to as Safety Zone D, to provide a buffer between the explosives regularly handled on Naval Wharf Kilo, and the general public and maritime operators. The addition of Safety Zone D would also reduce the frequency of enforcement of Safety Zones A and B. This action also eliminates from the regulation the requirement to post a sign when Safety Zones A or B are being enforced; during such enforcement periods, notification will occur via a slight modification of the displayed visual indicators already codified in the existing regulation as well as via a broadcast notice to mariners. This rulemaking will better meet the needs of the community and reduce the frequency that restrictions must be imposed through the addition of a less restrictive permanent safety zone, thereby enhancing the safe and efficient use of Apra Outer Harbor Channel in the vicinity of Naval Wharf Kilo. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2016-1019]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Apra Harbor, Guam

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to revise the existing safety zones 
currently in effect at Naval Wharf Kilo in Apra Outer Harbor, Guam, by 
adding a 500-yard permanent safety zone, hereinafter referred to as 
Safety Zone D, to provide a buffer between the explosives regularly 
handled on Naval Wharf Kilo, and the general public and maritime 
operators. The addition of Safety Zone D would also reduce the 
frequency of enforcement of Safety Zones A and B. This action also 
eliminates from the regulation the requirement to post a sign when 
Safety Zones A or B are being

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enforced; during such enforcement periods, notification will occur via 
a slight modification of the displayed visual indicators already 
codified in the existing regulation as well as via a broadcast notice 
to mariners. This rulemaking will better meet the needs of the 
community and reduce the frequency that restrictions must be imposed 
through the addition of a less restrictive permanent safety zone, 
thereby enhancing the safe and efficient use of Apra Outer Harbor 
Channel in the vicinity of Naval Wharf Kilo. We invite your comments on 
this proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before February 21, 2017. Requests for public meetings must 
be received by the Coast Guard on or before January 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2016-1019 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for 
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further 
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rulemaking, call or email Chief Kristina Gauthier, Sector Guam 
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 671-255-
4866, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

BNM Broadcast Notice to Mariners
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    In 1990, Safety Zone B was established around the newly constructed 
Naval Wharf Kilo. On February 10, 2015, the Coast Guard amended Apra 
Harbor safety zone regulation in 33CFR 165.1401 to remove the 680-yard 
permanent safety zone around Naval Wharf Kilo and add two intermittent 
safety zones, Safety Zones A and B, with arcs of 1,000 and 1,400 yards 
radius, respectively. Over the past 21 plus months, the Coast Guard has 
evaluated the effect of these changes and their impact on the waters in 
and around Naval Wharf Kilo. Based on this evaluation, the Coast Guard 
has determined that an additional amendment to 33 CFR 165.1401 
providing a 500-yard permanent safety zone around Naval Wharf Kilo is 
necessary to enhance the safety of the waterway and reduce adverse 
impacts to the maritime community and general public. This amendment 
will also reduce the frequency of enforcement of Safety Zones A and B 
and eliminate from the regulation the requirement to post a sign during 
the enforcement periods of Safety Zones A or B; during such enforcement 
periods notification will occur via a slight modification of the 
displayed visual indicators already codified in the existing regulation 
as well as via a broadcast notice to mariners.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of people 
and vessels in the navigable waters of Apra Outer Harbor within a 500-
1,400 yard radius of Naval Wharf Kilo before, during, and after wharf 
operations. The Coast Guard proposes this rulemaking pursuant to its 
authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to amend 33 CFR 165.1401 to add Safety Zone D, a 
500-yard permanent safety zone at Naval Wharf Kilo, to provide a buffer 
between the explosives regularly handled on Naval Wharf Kilo, and the 
general public and marine operators. Safety Zone D will greatly reduce 
the enforcement periods of Safety Zones A and B. Safety zones A and B 
will be enforced when the COTP determines that reasonable risks to the 
public exist that may be minimized through zone enforcement. 
Notification of enforcement of Safety Zones A will be provided via a 
red (BRAVO) flag by day or single red light by night. Notification of 
enforcement of Safety Zone B will be provided via 2 red (BRAVO) flags 
by day or 2 red lights by night. When Safety Zone A or B is enforced, 
the COTP will also provide notification via a broadcast notice to 
mariners. Signs stating ``Safety Zone A'' and ``Safety Zone B,'' 
respectively, will not be posted. During enforcement of any safety 
zone, no vessel or person may enter the zone without the express 
permission from the COTP or his designated representative. The proposed 
regulatory amendments appear at the end of this document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    This proposed rule was developed after considering numerous 
statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize 
our analyses based on a number of these statutes and executive orders 
and we discuss first amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of 
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing 
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This NPRM has not been designated 
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. 
Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of Management 
and Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zones. The 
implementation of a 500-yard safety zone around Naval Wharf Kilo will 
drastically minimize the number of days that vessel traffic will be 
impacted under current parameters for activation of Safety Zone A. 
Vessel traffic will continue to be permitted to pass through Safety 
Zones A and B with the permission of the Captain of the Port. Moreover, 
the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM 
marine channel 16 about the zones.

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 
proposed rule would 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 
IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant economic 
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.

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    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 proposed 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. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that 
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action 
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under 
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule would not 
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule 
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed 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 made 
a preliminary determination 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 proposed rule involves the re-
establishment of a permanent safety zone around Naval Wharf Kilo and 
the clarification of visual indicators utilized during the active 
implementation of Safety Zones A and B. Normally such actions are 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of 
Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary 
environmental analysis checklist and Categorical Exclusion 
Determination are available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the 
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed 
rule.

G. Protest Activities

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

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, 
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment 
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If 
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which 
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be 
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate 
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the 
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal 
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal 
Register (70 FR 15086).
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket, 
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's 
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up 
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a 
final rule is published.
    We plan to hold a public meeting to receive oral comments on this 
NPRM and will announce the date, time, and location in a separate 
document published in the Federal Register. If you signed up for docket 
email alerts mentioned in the paragraph above, you will receive an 
email notice when the public meeting notice is published and placed in 
the docket.

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 proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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

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2. In Sec.  165.1401, add paragraph (a)(3) and revise paragraph (b) to 
read as follows:


Sec.  165.1401  Apra Harbor, Guam--safety zones.

    (a) * * *
    (3) The following is designated Safety Zone D: The waters of Apra 
Outer Harbor encompassed within an arc of 500 yards radius centered at 
the center of Naval Wharf Kilo, located at 13 degrees 26'44.5'' N. and 
144 degrees 37'50.7'' E. (Based on World Geodetic System 1984 Datum).
    (b) Regulations. (1) Safety Zone A, described in paragraph (a) of 
this

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section, will only be enforced when Coast Guard Sector Guam issues a 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the 
zone and Naval Wharf Kilo, and a vessel berthed at Naval Wharf Kilo, is 
displaying a red (BRAVO) flag by day or a red light by night.
    (2) Safety Zone B described in paragraph (a) of this section will 
only be enforced when Coast Guard Sector Guam issues a Broadcast Notice 
to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone and Naval Wharf 
Kilo, and a vessel berthed at Naval Wharf Kilo, is displaying 2 red 
(BRAVO) flags by day or 2 red lights by night.
    (3) Safety Zone D is permanent and will be enforced at all times.
    (4) Under general regulations in Sec.  165.23, during periods of 
enforcement, entry into the Safety Zones A and B as described in 
paragraph (a) of this section, is prohibited unless expressly 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Guam or a designated 
representative. Entry into Safety Zone D is prohibited at all times 
unless expressly authorized by the Captain of the Port, Guam or a 
designated representative.

    Dated: December 5, 2016.
James B. Pruett,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Guam.
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                                                    D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         review, under figure 2–1, paragraph                    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
                                                    Government                                              (32)(e), of the Instruction.                             Bridges.
                                                       A rule has implications for federalism                 Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of                For the reasons discussed in the
                                                    under Executive Order 13132,                            the Instruction, an environmental                      preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to
                                                    Federalism, if it has a substantial direct              analysis checklist and a categorical                   amend 33 CFR part 117 as follows:
                                                    effect on the States, on the relationship               exclusion determination are not
                                                    between the national government and                     required for this rule. We seek any                    PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE
                                                    the States, or on the distribution of                   comments or information that may lead                  OPERATION REGULATIONS
                                                    power and responsibilities among the                    to the discovery of a significant
                                                                                                            environmental impact from this                         ■ 1. The authority citation for part 117
                                                    various levels of government. We have                                                                          continues to read as follows:
                                                    analyzed this proposed rule under that                  proposed rule.
                                                    Order and have determined that it is                                                                             Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1;
                                                                                                            G. Protest Activities
                                                                                                                                                                   Department of Homeland Security Delegation
                                                    consistent with the fundamental
                                                                                                              The Coast Guard respects the First                   No. 0170.1.
                                                    federalism principles and preemption
                                                    requirements described in Executive                     Amendment rights of protesters.                        ■   2. Revise § 117.671 to read as follows:
                                                    Order 13132.                                            Protesters are asked to contact the
                                                                                                                                                                   § 117.671   Upper Mississippi River.
                                                                                                            person listed in the FOR FURTHER
                                                       Also, this proposed rule does not have                                                                        (a) The draws of all bridges between
                                                                                                            INFORMATION CONTACT section to
                                                    tribal implications under Executive                                                                            Lock and Dam No. 14, mile 493.3, and
                                                                                                            coordinate protest activities so that your
                                                    Order 13175, Consultation and                                                                                  Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, shall
                                                                                                            message can be received without
                                                    Coordination with Indian Tribal                                                                                open on signal; except that, from on or
                                                                                                            jeopardizing the safety or security of
                                                    Governments, because it would not have                                                                         about December 15 through the last day
                                                                                                            people, places or vessels.
                                                    a substantial direct effect on one or                                                                          of February, the draws shall open on
                                                    more Indian tribes, on the relationship                 V. Public Participation and Request for                signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
                                                    between the Federal Government and                      Comments                                                 (b) The draws of all bridges between
                                                    Indian tribes, or on the distribution of                                                                       Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2 and
                                                    power and responsibilities between the                     We view public participation as                     Lock and Dam No. 1, mile 847.6, shall
                                                    Federal Government and Indian tribes.                   essential to effective rulemaking, and                 open on signal; except that, from on or
                                                    If you believe this proposed rule has                   will consider all comments and material                about December 15 through the last day
                                                    implications for federalism or Indian                   received during the comment period.                    of February, the draws shall open on
                                                    tribes, please contact the person listed                Your comment can help shape the                        signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.
                                                    in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                          outcome of this rulemaking. If you
                                                                                                            submit a comment, please include the                     Dated: December 22, 2016.
                                                    CONTACT section above.
                                                                                                            docket number for this rulemaking,                     D.R. Callahan,
                                                    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                         indicate the specific section of this                  Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
                                                                                                            document to which each comment                         Eighth Coast Guard District.
                                                      The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                                                                            applies, and provide a reason for each                 [FR Doc. 2016–31893 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am]
                                                    of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
                                                                                                            suggestion or recommendation.                          BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                    Federal agencies to assess the effects of
                                                    their discretionary regulatory actions. In                 We encourage you to submit
                                                    particular, the Act addresses actions                   comments through the Federal
                                                                                                            eRulemaking Portal at http://                          DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                                    that may result in the expenditure by a                                                                        SECURITY
                                                    State, local, or tribal government, in the              www.regulations.gov. If your material
                                                    aggregate, or by the private sector of                  cannot be submitted using http://                      Coast Guard
                                                    $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                www.regulations.gov, contact the person
                                                    more in any one year. Though this                       in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                         33 CFR Part 165
                                                    proposed rule will not result in such an                CONTACT section of this document for
                                                                                                            alternate instructions.                                [Docket Number USCG–2016–1019]
                                                    expenditure, we do discuss the effects of
                                                    this proposed rule elsewhere in this                       We accept anonymous comments. All                   RIN 1625–AA00
                                                    preamble.                                               comments received will be posted
                                                                                                            without change to http://                              Safety Zone; Apra Harbor, Guam
                                                    F. Environment                                          www.regulations.gov and will include                   AGENCY:   Coast Guard, DHS.
                                                      We have analyzed this proposed rule                   any personal information you have
                                                                                                            provided. For more about privacy and                   ACTION:   Notice of proposed rulemaking.
                                                    under Department of Homeland
                                                    Security Management Directive 023–01                    the docket, you may review a Privacy                   SUMMARY:    The Coast Guard proposes to
                                                    and Commandant Instruction                              Act notice regarding the Federal Docket                revise the existing safety zones currently
                                                    M16475.lD, which guides the Coast                       Management System in the March 24,                     in effect at Naval Wharf Kilo in Apra
                                                    Guard in complying with the National                    2005, issue of the Federal Register (70                Outer Harbor, Guam, by adding a 500-
                                                    Environmental Policy Act of 1969                        FR 15086).                                             yard permanent safety zone, hereinafter
                                                    (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and                         Documents mentioned in this notice,                 referred to as Safety Zone D, to provide
                                                    have made a preliminary determination                   and all public comments, are in our                    a buffer between the explosives
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                                                    that this action is one of a category of                online docket at http://                               regularly handled on Naval Wharf Kilo,
                                                    actions which do not individually or                    www.regulations.gov and can be viewed                  and the general public and maritime
                                                    cumulatively have a significant effect on               by following that Web site’s                           operators. The addition of Safety Zone
                                                    the human environment. This proposed                    instructions. Additionally, if you go to               D would also reduce the frequency of
                                                    rule simply promulgates the operating                   the online docket and sign up for email                enforcement of Safety Zones A and B.
                                                    regulations or procedures for                           alerts, you will be notified when                      This action also eliminates from the
                                                    drawbridges. Normally such actions are                  comments are posted or a final rule is                 regulation the requirement to post a sign
                                                    categorically excluded from further                     published.                                             when Safety Zones A or B are being


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                                                    enforced; during such enforcement                       determined that an additional                          executive orders and we discuss first
                                                    periods, notification will occur via a                  amendment to 33 CFR 165.1401                           amendment rights of protestors.
                                                    slight modification of the displayed                    providing a 500-yard permanent safety
                                                                                                                                                                   A. Regulatory Planning and Review
                                                    visual indicators already codified in the               zone around Naval Wharf Kilo is
                                                    existing regulation as well as via a                    necessary to enhance the safety of the                    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
                                                    broadcast notice to mariners. This                      waterway and reduce adverse impacts to                 direct agencies to assess the costs and
                                                    rulemaking will better meet the needs of                the maritime community and general                     benefits of available regulatory
                                                    the community and reduce the                            public. This amendment will also                       alternatives and, if regulation is
                                                    frequency that restrictions must be                     reduce the frequency of enforcement of                 necessary, to select regulatory
                                                    imposed through the addition of a less                  Safety Zones A and B and eliminate                     approaches that maximize net benefits.
                                                    restrictive permanent safety zone,                      from the regulation the requirement to                 Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the
                                                    thereby enhancing the safe and efficient                post a sign during the enforcement                     importance of quantifying both costs
                                                    use of Apra Outer Harbor Channel in the                 periods of Safety Zones A or B; during                 and benefits, of reducing costs, of
                                                    vicinity of Naval Wharf Kilo. We invite                 such enforcement periods notification                  harmonizing rules, and of promoting
                                                    your comments on this proposed                          will occur via a slight modification of                flexibility. This NPRM has not been
                                                    rulemaking.                                             the displayed visual indicators already                designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                                                                            codified in the existing regulation as                 action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
                                                    DATES:  Comments and related material                                                                          Accordingly, the NPRM has not been
                                                    must be received by the Coast Guard on                  well as via a broadcast notice to
                                                                                                            mariners.                                              reviewed by the Office of Management
                                                    or before February 21, 2017. Requests                                                                          and Budget.
                                                    for public meetings must be received by                    The purpose of this rulemaking is to                   This regulatory action determination
                                                    the Coast Guard on or before January 30,                ensure the safety of people and vessels                is based on the size, location, duration,
                                                    2017.                                                   in the navigable waters of Apra Outer                  and time-of-day of the safety zones. The
                                                    ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
                                                                                                            Harbor within a 500–1,400 yard radius                  implementation of a 500-yard safety
                                                    identified by docket number USCG–                       of Naval Wharf Kilo before, during, and                zone around Naval Wharf Kilo will
                                                    2016–1019 using the Federal                             after wharf operations. The Coast Guard                drastically minimize the number of days
                                                    eRulemaking Portal at http://                           proposes this rulemaking pursuant to its               that vessel traffic will be impacted
                                                    www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public                   authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.                           under current parameters for activation
                                                    Participation and Request for                           III. Discussion of Proposed Rule                       of Safety Zone A. Vessel traffic will
                                                    Comments’’ portion of the                                                                                      continue to be permitted to pass through
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for                     The COTP proposes to amend 33 CFR                    Safety Zones A and B with the
                                                    further instructions on submitting                      165.1401 to add Safety Zone D, a 500-                  permission of the Captain of the Port.
                                                    comments.                                               yard permanent safety zone at Naval                    Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue
                                                                                                            Wharf Kilo, to provide a buffer between                a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via
                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:    If                  the explosives regularly handled on
                                                    you have questions about this proposed                                                                         VHF–FM marine channel 16 about the
                                                                                                            Naval Wharf Kilo, and the general                      zones.
                                                    rulemaking, call or email Chief Kristina                public and marine operators. Safety
                                                    Gauthier, Sector Guam Waterways                         Zone D will greatly reduce the                         B. Impact on Small Entities
                                                    Management Division, U.S. Coast                         enforcement periods of Safety Zones A                     The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                                    Guard; telephone 671–255–4866, email                    and B. Safety zones A and B will be                    1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                                    WWMGuam@uscg.mil.                                       enforced when the COTP determines                      requires Federal agencies to consider
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              that reasonable risks to the public exist              the potential impact of regulations on
                                                    I. Table of Abbreviations                               that may be minimized through zone                     small entities during rulemaking. The
                                                                                                            enforcement. Notification of                           term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                                    BNM Broadcast Notice to Mariners                        enforcement of Safety Zones A will be                  businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                                    CFR Code of Federal Regulations                         provided via a red (BRAVO) flag by day
                                                    DHS Department of Homeland Security                                                                            that are independently owned and
                                                                                                            or single red light by night. Notification             operated and are not dominant in their
                                                    FR Federal Register
                                                    NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                      of enforcement of Safety Zone B will be                fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                                    § Section                                               provided via 2 red (BRAVO) flags by                    with populations of less than 50,000.
                                                    U.S.C. United States Code                               day or 2 red lights by night. When                     The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
                                                                                                            Safety Zone A or B is enforced, the                    605(b) that this proposed rule would not
                                                    II. Background, Purpose, and Legal                      COTP will also provide notification via                have a significant economic impact on
                                                    Basis                                                   a broadcast notice to mariners. Signs                  a substantial number of small entities.
                                                      In 1990, Safety Zone B was                            stating ‘‘Safety Zone A’’ and ‘‘Safety                    While some owners or operators of
                                                    established around the newly                            Zone B,’’ respectively, will not be                    vessels intending to transit the safety
                                                    constructed Naval Wharf Kilo. On                        posted. During enforcement of any                      zone may be small entities, for the
                                                    February 10, 2015, the Coast Guard                      safety zone, no vessel or person may                   reasons stated in section IV.A above this
                                                    amended Apra Harbor safety zone                         enter the zone without the express                     proposed rule would not have a
                                                    regulation in 33CFR 165.1401 to remove                  permission from the COTP or his                        significant economic impact on any
                                                    the 680-yard permanent safety zone                      designated representative. The proposed                vessel owner or operator.
                                                    around Naval Wharf Kilo and add two                     regulatory amendments appear at the                       If you think that your business,
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                                                    intermittent safety zones, Safety Zones                 end of this document.                                  organization, or governmental
                                                    A and B, with arcs of 1,000 and 1,400                                                                          jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
                                                                                                            IV. Regulatory Analyses
                                                    yards radius, respectively. Over the past                                                                      and that this rule would have a
                                                    21 plus months, the Coast Guard has                        This proposed rule was developed                    significant economic impact on it,
                                                    evaluated the effect of these changes                   after considering numerous statutes and                please submit a comment (see
                                                    and their impact on the waters in and                   executive orders related to rulemaking.                ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it
                                                    around Naval Wharf Kilo. Based on this                  Below we summarize our analyses                        qualifies and how and to what degree
                                                    evaluation, the Coast Guard has                         based on a number of these statutes and                this rule would economically affect it.


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                                                       Under section 213(a) of the Small                    effects of this rule elsewhere in this                 CONTACT section of this document for
                                                    Business Regulatory Enforcement                         preamble.                                              alternate instructions.
                                                    Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),                                                                           We accept anonymous comments. All
                                                                                                            F. Environment
                                                    we want to assist small entities in                                                                            comments received will be posted
                                                    understanding this proposed rule. If the                  We have analyzed this proposed rule                  without change to http://
                                                    rule would affect your small business,                  under Department of Homeland                           www.regulations.gov and will include
                                                    organization, or governmental                           Security Management Directive 023–01                   any personal information you have
                                                    jurisdiction and you have questions                     and Commandant Instruction                             provided. For more about privacy and
                                                    concerning its provisions or options for                M16475.lD, which guide the Coast                       the docket, you may review a Privacy
                                                    compliance, please contact the person                   Guard in complying with the National                   Act notice regarding the Federal Docket
                                                    listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                   Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42                   Management System in the March 24,
                                                    CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will                   U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a                    2005, issue of the Federal Register (70
                                                    not retaliate against small entities that               preliminary determination that this                    FR 15086).
                                                    question or complain about this                         action is one of a category of actions that               Documents mentioned in this NPRM
                                                    proposed rule or any policy or action of                do not individually or cumulatively                    as being available in the docket, and all
                                                    the Coast Guard.                                        have a significant effect on the human                 public comments, will be in our online
                                                    C. Collection of Information                            environment. This proposed rule                        docket at http://www.regulations.gov
                                                                                                            involves the re-establishment of a                     and can be viewed by following that
                                                      This proposed rule would not call for                 permanent safety zone around Naval                     Web site’s instructions. Additionally, if
                                                    a new collection of information under                   Wharf Kilo and the clarification of                    you go to the online docket and sign up
                                                    the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995                     visual indicators utilized during the                  for email alerts, you will be notified
                                                    (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                  active implementation of Safety Zones                  when comments are posted or a final
                                                    D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         A and B. Normally such actions are                     rule is published.
                                                    Governments                                             categorically excluded from further                       We plan to hold a public meeting to
                                                                                                            review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure                 receive oral comments on this NPRM
                                                       A rule has implications for federalism                                                                      and will announce the date, time, and
                                                                                                            2–1 of Commandant Instruction
                                                    under Executive Order 13132,                                                                                   location in a separate document
                                                                                                            M16475.lD. A preliminary
                                                    Federalism, if it has a substantial direct                                                                     published in the Federal Register. If you
                                                                                                            environmental analysis checklist and
                                                    effect on the States, on the relationship                                                                      signed up for docket email alerts
                                                                                                            Categorical Exclusion Determination are
                                                    between the national government and                                                                            mentioned in the paragraph above, you
                                                                                                            available in the docket where indicated
                                                    the States, or on the distribution of                                                                          will receive an email notice when the
                                                                                                            under ADDRESSES. We seek any
                                                    power and responsibilities among the                                                                           public meeting notice is published and
                                                    various levels of government. We have                   comments or information that may lead
                                                                                                            to the discovery of a significant                      placed in the docket.
                                                    analyzed this proposed rule under that
                                                    Order and have determined that it is                    environmental impact from this                         List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                                    consistent with the fundamental                         proposed rule.
                                                                                                                                                                     Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
                                                    federalism principles and preemption                    G. Protest Activities                                  (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
                                                    requirements described in Executive                                                                            requirements, Security measures,
                                                    Order 13132.                                              The Coast Guard respects the First
                                                                                                            Amendment rights of protesters.                        Waterways.
                                                       Also, this proposed rule does not have
                                                                                                            Protesters are asked to contact the                      For the reasons discussed in the
                                                    tribal implications under Executive
                                                                                                            person listed in the FOR FURTHER                       preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to
                                                    Order 13175, Consultation and
                                                                                                            INFORMATION CONTACT section to                         amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
                                                    Coordination with Indian Tribal
                                                    Governments, because it would not have                  coordinate protest activities so that your
                                                                                                            message can be received without                        PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
                                                    a substantial direct effect on one or                                                                          AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
                                                    more Indian tribes, on the relationship                 jeopardizing the safety or security of
                                                    between the Federal Government and                      people, places, or vessels.                            ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                    Indian tribes, or on the distribution of                V. Public Participation and Request for                continues to read as follows:
                                                    power and responsibilities between the                  Comments                                                 Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
                                                    Federal Government and Indian tribes.                                                                          33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                    If you believe this proposed rule has                     We view public participation as
                                                                                                                                                                   Department of Homeland Security Delegation
                                                    implications for federalism or Indian                   essential to effective rulemaking, and                 No. 0170.1.
                                                    tribes, please contact the person listed                will consider all comments and material
                                                                                                                                                                   ■ 2. In § 165.1401, add paragraph (a)(3)
                                                    in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                          received during the comment period.
                                                                                                                                                                   and revise paragraph (b) to read as
                                                    CONTACT section.                                        Your comment can help shape the
                                                                                                                                                                   follows:
                                                                                                            outcome of this rulemaking. If you
                                                    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                         submit a comment, please include the                   § 165.1401   Apra Harbor, Guam—safety
                                                      The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                      docket number for this rulemaking,                     zones.
                                                    of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                   indicate the specific section of this                    (a) * * *
                                                    Federal agencies to assess the effects of               document to which each comment                           (3) The following is designated Safety
                                                    their discretionary regulatory actions. In              applies, and provide a reason for each                 Zone D: The waters of Apra Outer
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                                                    particular, the Act addresses actions                   suggestion or recommendation.                          Harbor encompassed within an arc of
                                                    that may result in the expenditure by a                   We encourage you to submit                           500 yards radius centered at the center
                                                    State, local, or tribal government, in the              comments through the Federal                           of Naval Wharf Kilo, located at 13
                                                    aggregate, or by the private sector of                  eRulemaking Portal at http://                          degrees 26′44.5″ N. and 144 degrees
                                                    $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                www.regulations.gov. If your material                  37′50.7″ E. (Based on World Geodetic
                                                    more in any one year. Though this                       cannot be submitted using http://                      System 1984 Datum).
                                                    proposed rule would not result in such                  www.regulations.gov, contact the person                  (b) Regulations. (1) Safety Zone A,
                                                    an expenditure, we do discuss the                       in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                         described in paragraph (a) of this


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                                                    section, will only be enforced when                     that the Cincinnati-Hamilton area is                   information about CBI or multimedia
                                                    Coast Guard Sector Guam issues a                        attaining the annual PM2.5 standard,                   submissions, and general guidance on
                                                    Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–                   EPA is proposing to redesignate the area               making effective comments, please visit
                                                    FM marine channel 16 about the zone                     to attainment and also proposing several               http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
                                                    and Naval Wharf Kilo, and a vessel                      additional related actions. EPA is                     commenting-epa-dockets.
                                                    berthed at Naval Wharf Kilo, is                         proposing to approve the Reasonably                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                    displaying a red (BRAVO) flag by day or                 Available Control Measures (RACM)-                     Joseph Ko, Environmental Engineer,
                                                    a red light by night.                                   Reasonably Available Control                           Attainment Planning and Maintenance
                                                       (2) Safety Zone B described in                       Technology (RACT) portion of Ohio’s                    Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J),
                                                    paragraph (a) of this section will only be              Cincinnati-Hamilton area attainment                    Environmental Protection Agency,
                                                    enforced when Coast Guard Sector                        plan SIP revision as providing adequate                Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
                                                    Guam issues a Broadcast Notice to                       RACM/RACT. EPA is proposing to                         Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–7947,
                                                    Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel                      approve an update to the Ohio state                    ko.joseph@epa.gov.
                                                    16 about the zone and Naval Wharf Kilo,                 implementation plan (SIP), by updating                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
                                                    and a vessel berthed at Naval Wharf                     the state’s approved plan for                          supplementary information section is
                                                    Kilo, is displaying 2 red (BRAVO) flags                 maintaining the 1997 annual PM2.5                      arranged as follows:
                                                    by day or 2 red lights by night.                        NAAQS through 2027. EPA previously
                                                       (3) Safety Zone D is permanent and                   approved the base year emissions                       Contents
                                                    will be enforced at all times.                          inventory for the Cincinnati-Hamilton                  I. Background
                                                       (4) Under general regulations in                     area, and is proposing to approve Ohio’s               II. What are the criteria for redesignation to
                                                    § 165.23, during periods of enforcement,                updated emission inventory which                             attainment?
                                                    entry into the Safety Zones A and B as                  includes emission inventories for                      III. What is EPA’s analysis of the state’s
                                                    described in paragraph (a) of this                      volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and                        request?
                                                    section, is prohibited unless expressly                 ammonia. Ohio’s approved maintenance                      1. Attainment
                                                    authorized by the Captain of the Port,                  plan submission includes a budget for                     2. Section 110 and Part D Requirements,
                                                                                                            the mobile source contribution of PM2.5                      and Approval SIP under Section 110(k)
                                                    Guam or a designated representative.
                                                                                                                                                                         (Section 107(d)(3)(E)(ii) and (v))
                                                    Entry into Safety Zone D is prohibited                  and nitrogen oxides (NOX) to the                          3. Permanent and Enforceable Reductions
                                                    at all times unless expressly authorized                Cincinnati-Hamilton Ohio PM2.5 area for                      in Emissions (Section 107(d)(3)(E)(iii))
                                                    by the Captain of the Port, Guam or a                   transportation conformity purposes,                       4. Maintenance Plan Pursuant to Section
                                                    designated representative.                              which EPA is proposing to approve and                        175A of the CAA (Section
                                                      Dated: December 5, 2016.                              update. EPA is proposing to take these                       107(d)(3)(E)(iv))
                                                                                                            actions in accordance with the Clean                      5. Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget
                                                    James B. Pruett,                                                                                                     (MVEBs) for the Mobile Source
                                                                                                            Air Act (CAA) and EPA’s
                                                    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the                                                                            Contribution to PM2.5 and NOX
                                                    Port, Guam.
                                                                                                            implementation rule regarding the 1997
                                                                                                            PM2.5 NAAQS.                                              6. Comprehensive Emissions Inventory
                                                    [FR Doc. 2016–31894 Filed 1–3–17; 8:45 am]                                                                     IV. EPA’s Proposed Actions
                                                                                                            DATES: Comments must be received on                    V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
                                                    BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                                                                            or before February 3, 2017.
                                                                                                            ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,                       I. Background
                                                                                                            identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05–                     The first air quality standards for
                                                    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                                                                                            OAR–2016–0479 at http://                               PM2.5 were promulgated on July 18,
                                                    AGENCY
                                                                                                            www.regulations.gov, or via email to                   1997, at 62 FR 38652. EPA promulgated
                                                    40 CFR Parts 52 and 81                                  aburano.douglas@epa.gov. For                           an annual standard at a level of 15
                                                                                                            comments submitted at Regulations.gov,                 micrograms per cubic meter (mg/m3) of
                                                    [EPA–R05–OAR–2016–0479; FRL–9957–60–                    follow the online instructions for                     ambient air, based on a three-year
                                                    Region 5]                                               submitting comments. Once submitted,                   average of the annual mean PM2.5
                                                                                                            comments cannot be edited or removed                   concentrations at each monitoring site.
                                                    Air Plan Approval; Ohio;
                                                                                                            from Regulations.gov. For either manner                  On January 5, 2005, at 70 FR 944, EPA
                                                    Redesignation of the Ohio Portion of
                                                                                                            of submission, EPA may publish any                     published air quality area designations
                                                    the Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-IN-KY
                                                                                                            comment received to its public docket.                 for the 1997 annual PM2.5 standard
                                                    Area to Attainment of the 1997 Annual
                                                                                                            Do not submit electronically any                       based on air quality data for calendar
                                                    Standard for Fine Particulate Matter
                                                                                                            information you consider to be                         years 2001–2003. In that rulemaking,
                                                    AGENCY:  Environmental Protection                       Confidential Business Information (CBI)                EPA designated the Cincinnati-
                                                    Agency (EPA).                                           or other information whose disclosure is               Hamilton area (the Ohio portion being
                                                    ACTION: Proposed rule.                                  restricted by statute. Multimedia                      Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren
                                                                                                            submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be               Counties) as nonattainment for the 1997
                                                    SUMMARY:   The Environmental Protection                 accompanied by a written comment.                      annual PM2.5 standard.
                                                    Agency (EPA) is proposing to                            The written comment is considered the                    In this proposed redesignation, EPA
                                                    redesignate the Ohio portion of the                     official comment and should include                    takes into account two decisions of the
                                                    Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-IN-KY,                          discussion of all points you wish to                   D.C. Circuit. On August 21, 2012, in
                                                    nonattainment area (hereafter, ‘‘the                    make. EPA will generally not consider                  EME Homer City Generation, L.P. v.
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                                                    Cincinnati-Hamilton area’’) to                          comments or comment contents located                   EPA, 696 F.3d 7 (D.C. Cir. 2012), the
                                                    attainment for the 1997 fine particulate                outside of the primary submission (i.e.                D.C. Circuit vacated and remanded the
                                                    matter (PM2.5) annual national ambient                  on the web, cloud, or other file sharing               Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)
                                                    air quality standards (NAAQS or                         system). For additional submission                     and ordered EPA to continue
                                                    standard). The Ohio portion of the                      methods, please contact the person                     administering the Clean Air Interstate
                                                    Cincinnati-Hamilton area includes                       identified in the ‘‘For Further                        Rule (CAIR) ‘‘pending . . . development
                                                    Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren                  Information Contact’’ section. For the                 of a valid replacement.’’ EME Homer
                                                    Counties. Because EPA has determined                    full EPA public comment policy,                        City at 38. The D.C. Circuit denied all


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Document Modified: 2017-01-04 00:29:10
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking.
DatesComments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before February 21, 2017. Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on or before January 30, 2017.
ContactIf you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Chief Kristina Gauthier, Sector Guam Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 671-255- 4866, email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 789 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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