83 FR 13185 - Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Port Gibson, MS
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 60 (March 28, 2018)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 60 (March 28, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-06213 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13185-13187] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-06213] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2018-0229] RIN 1625-AA00 Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Port Gibson, MS AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing an emergency temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River, extending the entire width of the river, from mile marker (MM) 405 to MM 408. This emergency safety zone is necessary to protect persons, property, and infrastructure from potential damage and safety hazards associated with vessels transiting this area during high water. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from entering the safety zone area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from March 28, 2018 through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 10 a.m. on March 13, 2018 through March 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2018-0229 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 Petty Officer Todd Manow, Sector Lower Mississippi River Prevention Department, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 901-521-4813, email Todd.M.Manow@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Increasing high water in this area requires immediate action to [[Page 13186]] protect persons, property and power plant infrastructure from the potential safety hazards associated with vessels transiting this area during high water. This safety zone must be established immediately to protect people and vessels associated with and resulting from the high water and we lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments before issuing the rule. This safety zone may include closures and/or navigation restrictions and requirements that are vital to maintaining safe navigation on the Lower Mississippi River during the high water. Therefore, delaying the effective date for this emergency safety zone to complete the NPRM process would also be contrary to the public interest as it would delay the safety measures vital to safe navigation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be contrary to public interest because immediate action is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the increasing high water. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) has determined that there are potential hazards associated with increasing high water, including possible emergency operations to repair damage to power distribution infrastructure taking place on the left descending bank of the Lower Mississippi River between MM 405 and 408 in the vicinity of the Entergy Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Facility, in Port Gibson, MS. Loss of the power distribution lines system would be catastrophic to large areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. This rule is needed to protect persons, property, and infrastructure from potential damage and safety hazards associated with vessels transiting this safety zone during high water. IV. Discussion of the Rule The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River, extending the entire width of the river, from mile marker (MM) 405 to MM 408. Transit into and through this area is prohibited for all traffic beginning at 10 a.m. on March 13, 2018 and will continue through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018. The COTP will terminate the enforcement of this safety zone before March 31, 2018 if the high water event ceases. Entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River. Requests for entry will be considered and reviewed on a case-by- case basis. The COTP may be contacted by telephone at 1-866-777-2784 or can be reached by VHF-FM channel 16. Persons and vessels permitted to transit this safety zone shall not meet, pass, or overtake any vessel currently transiting, shall maintain slowest speed for safe navigation, and shall comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative. This safety zone may include closures and/or navigation restrictions and requirements that are vital to maintaining safe navigation on the Lower Mississippi River during the high water. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of any changes in the restrictions or the enforcement period for the safety zone. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, and duration of the safety zone. This emergency safety zone will restrict vessel traffic from entering or transiting through a three-mile section of the navigable waterways of the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker (MM) 405 to MM 408, in the vicinity of Port Gibson, MS, from 10 a.m. on March 13, 2018 through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule allows vessels to seek permission to enter the zone. B. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. C. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). [[Page 13187]] D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such 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 an emergency safety zone lasting approximately nineteen days that will prohibit entry into a three-mile stretch of the Lower Mississippi River during a hazardous high-water event. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(d) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination will be made 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; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 0 2. Add Sec. [thinsp]165.T08-0229 to read as follows: Sec. [thinsp]165.T08-0229 Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River; Port Gibson, MS. (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River, extending the entire width of the river, from mile marker (MM) 405 to MM 408, in the vicinity of Port Gibson, MS. (b) Period of enforcement. This section will be enforced from 10 a.m. on March 13, 2018 and will continue through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018, or until the high-water event ceases, whichever occurs first. (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. [thinsp]165.23, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River. (2) Vessels requiring entry into this safety zone must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. To seek entry into the safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by telephone at 1-866-777-2784 or on VHF-FM channel 16. (3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this safety zone shall not meet, pass, or overtake any vessel currently transiting, shall maintain slowest speed for safe navigation, and shall comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative. (d) Informational Broadcasts. This safety zone may include closures and/or navigation restrictions and requirements that are vital to maintaining safe navigation on this section of the Lower Mississippi River during the high water. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of any changes in the enforcement period for the safety zone. Dated: March 12, 2018. R. Tamez, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River. [FR Doc. 2018-06213 Filed 3-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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(5) Taxable years beginning before controlled group of corporations (within the safety zone for all navigable waters of
January 1, 2012. See § 1.41–6 as meaning of section 41(f)(5)). A, B, and C each the Lower Mississippi River, extending
contained in 26 CFR part 1, revised attach a statement to the 2012 Form 6765, the entire width of the river, from mile
April 1, 2014. ‘‘Credit for Increasing Research Activities,’’ marker (MM) 405 to MM 408. This
showing A and C were the only members of
the controlled group to have qualified
emergency safety zone is necessary to
§ 1.41–6T [Removed] protect persons, property, and
research expenses when calculating the
■ Par. 3. Section 1.41–6T is removed. group credit. A and C report their allocated infrastructure from potential damage
■ Par. 4. Section 1.45G–1 is amended by portions of the group credit on the 2012 Form and safety hazards associated with
revising paragraphs (f)(4) and (5) and 6765 and B reports no research credit on vessels transiting this area during high
(g)(4) and (5) to read as follows: Form 6765. Pursuant to paragraph (a) of this water. This rule prohibits persons and
section, A and B, but not C, each make an vessels from entering the safety zone
§ 1.45G–1 Railroad track maintenance election for the reduced credit under section area unless specifically authorized by
credit. 280C(c)(3)(B) on the 2012 Form 6765. In the Captain of the Port Sector Lower
* * * * * December 2013, B determines it had qualified Mississippi River (COTP) or a
(f) * * * research expenses in 2012 resulting in an
increased group credit. On an amended 2012
designated representative.
(4) Allocation of the group credit. The DATES: This rule is effective without
Form 6765, A, B, and C each report their
group credit is allocated to each member actual notice from March 28, 2018
allocated portions of the group credit. B
of the controlled group on a reports its credit as a regular credit under through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018. For
proportionate basis to its share of the section 41(a) and reduces the credit under the purposes of enforcement, actual
aggregate of the QRTMEs taken into section 280C(c)(3)(B). C may not reduce its notice will be used from 10 a.m. on
account for the taxable year by such credit under section 280C(c)(3)(B) because C March 13, 2018 through March 28, 2018.
controlled group for purposes of the did not make an election for the reduced
credit with its original return. ADDRESSES: To view documents
credit.
(5) Special rules for consolidated mentioned in this preamble as being
(c) * * * available in the docket, go to http://
groups—(i) In general. For purposes of (2) Taxable years beginning after
applying paragraph (f)(4) of this section, www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–
December 31, 2011. Paragraphs (b)(2) 0229 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
members of a consolidated group who and (c)(2) and (3) of this section apply
are members of a controlled group are ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on ‘‘Open Docket
to taxable years beginning on or after Folder’’ on the line associated with this
treated as a single member of the April 2, 2018. For taxable years ending
controlled group. rule.
before April 2, 2018, see § 1.280C–4T as FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
(ii) Special rule for allocation of group contained in 26 CFR part 1, as revised
credit among consolidated group you have questions on this rule, call or
April 1, 2017. email Petty Officer Todd Manow, Sector
members. The portion of the group (3) For taxable years ending before
credit that is allocated to a consolidated Lower Mississippi River Prevention
January 1, 2012. See § 1.280C–4 as Department, U.S. Coast Guard;
group is allocated to each member of the contained in 26 CFR part 1, revised
consolidated group on a proportionate telephone 901–521–4813, email
April 1, 2014. Todd.M.Manow@uscg.mil.
basis to its share of the aggregate of the
QRTMEs taken into account for the § 1.280C–4T [Removed] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
taxable year by such consolidated group ■ Par. 7. Section 1.280C–4T is removed. I. Table of Abbreviations
for purposes of the credit.
Kirsten Wielobob, CFR Code of Federal Regulations
* * * * * COTP Captain of the Port Sector Lower
(g) * * * Deputy Commissioner for Services and
Enforcement. Mississippi River
(4) Taxable years beginning after DHS Department of Homeland Security
December 31, 2011. Paragraphs (f)(4) Approved: March 7, 2018. FR Federal Register
and (5) and (g)(4) and (5) of this section David J. Kautter, NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
apply to taxable years beginning on or Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Tax § Section
after April 2, 2018. For taxable years Policy). U.S.C. United States Code
ending before April 2, 2018, see [FR Doc. 2018–06241 Filed 3–27–18; 8:45 am] II. Background Information and
§ 1.45G–1T as contained in 26 CFR part BILLING CODE 4830–01–P Regulatory History
1, as revised April 1, 2017.
(5) Taxable years beginning before The Coast Guard is issuing this
January 1, 2012. See § 1.45–1 as temporary rule without prior notice and
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND opportunity to comment pursuant to
contained in 26 CFR part 1, revised
SECURITY authority under section 4(a) of the
April 1, 2014.
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
§ 1.45G–1T [Removed] Coast Guard U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
■ Par. 5. Section 1.45G–1T is removed. authorizes an agency to issue a rule
33 CFR Part 165 without prior notice and opportunity to
■ Par. 6. Section 1.280C–4 is amended
by revising paragraphs (b)(2) and (c)(2) [Docket Number USCG–2018–0229] comment when the agency for good
and (3) to read as follows: cause finds that those procedures are
RIN 1625–AA00 ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
§ 1.280C–4 Credit for increasing research to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
activities. Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River,
553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
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Port Gibson, MS
* * * * * good cause exists for not publishing a
(b) * * * AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
(2) Example. The following example ACTION: Temporary final rule. with respect to this rule because it is
illustrates an application of paragraph (b) of impracticable and contrary to the public
this section: A, B, and C, all of which are SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is interest. Increasing high water in this
calendar year taxpayers, are members of a establishing an emergency temporary area requires immediate action to
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D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction safety zone, contact the COTP or the
Governments Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A COTP’s representative by telephone at
A rule has implications for federalism Record of Environmental Consideration 1–866–777–2784 or on VHF–FM
under Executive Order 13132, (REC) supporting this determination channel 16.
will be made available in the docket (3) Persons and vessels permitted to
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
where indicated under ADDRESSES. enter this safety zone shall not meet,
effect on the States, on the relationship
pass, or overtake any vessel currently
between the national government and G. Protest Activities transiting, shall maintain slowest speed
the States, or on the distribution of The Coast Guard respects the First for safe navigation, and shall comply
power and responsibilities among the Amendment rights of protesters. with all lawful directions issued by the
various levels of government. We have Protesters are asked to contact the COTP or the designated representative.
analyzed this rule under that Order and person listed in the FOR FURTHER (d) Informational Broadcasts. This
have determined that it is consistent INFORMATION CONTACT section to safety zone may include closures and/or
with the fundamental federalism coordinate protest activities so that your navigation restrictions and requirements
principles and preemption requirements message can be received without that are vital to maintaining safe
described in Executive Order 13132. jeopardizing the safety or security of navigation on this section of the Lower
Also, this rule does not have tribal people, places, or vessels. Mississippi River during the high water.
implications under Executive Order The COTP or a designated
13175, Consultation and Coordination List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
representative will inform the public
with Indian Tribal Governments, Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation through broadcast notices to mariners of
because it does not have a substantial (water), Reporting and recordkeeping any changes in the enforcement period
direct effect on one or more Indian requirements, Security measures, for the safety zone.
tribes, on the relationship between the Waterways.
Federal Government and Indian tribes, Dated: March 12, 2018.
For the reasons discussed in the R. Tamez,
or on the distribution of power and preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
responsibilities between the Federal Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
CFR part 165 as follows: Port Sector Lower Mississippi River.
Government and Indian tribes. If you
believe this rule has implications for PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION [FR Doc. 2018–06213 Filed 3–27–18; 8:45 am]
federalism or Indian tribes, please AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
above. continues to read as follows: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
SECURITY
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires No. 0170.1.
Federal agencies to assess the effects of 33 CFR Part 165
■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0229 to read as
their discretionary regulatory actions. In follows: [Docket Number USCG–2018–0086]
particular, the Act addresses actions
RIN 1625–AA00
that may result in the expenditure by a § 165.T08–0229 Safety Zone; Lower
State, local, or tribal government, in the Mississippi River; Port Gibson, MS.
Safety Zone; Pensacola Bay,
aggregate, or by the private sector of (a) Location. The following area is a Pensacola, FL
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or safety zone: All navigable waters of the
more in any one year. Though this rule Lower Mississippi River, extending the AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
will not result in such expenditure, we entire width of the river, from mile ACTION: Temporary final rule.
do discuss the effects of this rule marker (MM) 405 to MM 408, in the
elsewhere in this preamble. vicinity of Port Gibson, MS. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
(b) Period of enforcement. This establishing a temporary safety zone for
F. Environment all navigable waters on Pensacola Bay
section will be enforced from 10 a.m. on
We have analyzed this rule under March 13, 2018 and will continue within 100 yards of each vessel
Department of Homeland Security through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018, or participating in the Tall Ships Pensacola
Management Directive 023–01 and until the high-water event ceases, marine event and parade in Pensacola,
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, whichever occurs first. FL and within 100 yards of the Port of
which guide the Coast Guard in (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with Pensacola for the duration of the marine
complying with the National the general regulations in § 165.23, event and parade. This rule is necessary
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 entry of vessels or persons into this zone to provide for the safety of life and
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have is prohibited unless specifically property on these navigable waters
determined that this action is one of a authorized by the Captain of the Port during the Tall Ships Pensacola marine
category of actions that do not Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) event. This rule will prohibit persons
individually or cumulatively have a or a designated representative. A and vessels from entering the safety
significant effect on the human designated representative is a zone unless specifically authorized by
environment. This rule involves an commissioned, warrant, or petty officer the Captain of the Port Sector Mobile
emergency safety zone lasting (COTP) or a designated representative.
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of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to
approximately nineteen days that will units under the operational control of DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m.
prohibit entry into a three-mile stretch USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River. on April 12, 2018 through 8 p.m. on
of the Lower Mississippi River during a (2) Vessels requiring entry into this April 15, 2018.
hazardous high-water event. It is safety zone must request permission ADDRESSES: To view documents
categorically excluded from further from the COTP or a designated mentioned in this preamble as being
review under paragraph L60(d) of representative. To seek entry into the available in the docket, go to http://
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Temporary final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective without actual notice from March 28, 2018 through 7 p.m. on March 31, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 10 a.m. on March 13, 2018 through March 28, 2018. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, call or email Petty Officer Todd Manow, Sector Lower Mississippi River Prevention Department, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 901-521-4813, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 13185 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA00 | |
| CFR Associated | Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (Water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways |
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