83_FR_15812 83 FR 15741 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River

83 FR 15741 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 71 (April 12, 2018)

Page Range15741-15742
FR Document2018-07627

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations at various locations in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port zone. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during marine events. These regulations prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River or a designated representative.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0268]


Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of 
the Port Zone Columbia River

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations at 
various locations in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port 
zone. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on 
these navigable waters during marine events. These regulations prohibit 
persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized 
by the Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River or a designated 
representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1302 will be enforced for the 
regulated areas identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 
below for the dates and times specified in this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email LCDR Laura Springer, Waterways 
Management Division, Marine Safety Unit Portland, Coast Guard; 
telephone 503-240-9319, email msupdxwwm@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce special local 
regulations in 33 CFR 100.1302 for the following events only during the 
hours specified on the dates listed in the following Table:

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 Table--Dates and Times of Enforcement of 33 CFR 100.1302 Special Local Regulations at Various Locations in the
                             Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone in 2018
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             No.                     Date            Event           Sponsor                 Location
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1............................  June 9, 2018-    Rose Fest        Portland-        Portland, OR. Regulated area
                                June 10, 2018,   Dragon Boat      Kaohsiung        includes all waters of the
                                7 a.m. to 6      Races.           Sister           Willamette River shore to
                                p.m.                              Association.     shore, bordered on the north
                                                                                   by the Hawthorne Bridge, and
                                                                                   on the south by the Marquam
                                                                                   Bridge.
2............................  June 1, 2018, 9  Spring Testing   Tri-Cities       Kennewick, WA. Regulated area
                                a.m. to 5 p.m.   Hydroplane       Water Follies    includes all navigable waters
                                                 races.           Association.     within the Columbia River in
                                                                                   the vicinity of Columbia
                                                                                   Park, commencing at the
                                                                                   Interstate 395 Bridge and
                                                                                   continuing up river
                                                                                   approximately 2.0 miles and
                                                                                   terminating at the northern
                                                                                   end of Wade Island.
3............................  June 8, 2018-    Richland         Northwest Power  Richland, WA. Regulated area
                                June 10, 2018,   Regatta          Boat             includes all navigable waters
                                8 a.m. to 7      Hydroplane       Association.     of the Columbia River in the
                                p.m.             races.                            vicinity of Howard Amon Park,
                                                                                   between River Miles 337 and
                                                                                   338
4............................  July 27, 2018-   Kennewick        Tri-Cities       Kennewick, WA. Regulated area
                                July 29, 2018,   Hydroplane       Water Follies    includes all navigable waters
                                7 a.m. to 5:30   Races.           Association.     within the Columbia River in
                                p.m.                                               the vicinity of Columbia
                                                                                   Park, commencing at the
                                                                                   Interstate 395 Bridge and
                                                                                   continuing up river
                                                                                   approximately 2.0 miles and
                                                                                   terminating at the northern
                                                                                   end of Wade Island.
5............................  July 14, 2018,   The Big Float,   Human Access     Portland, OR. Regulated area
                                9 a.m. to 7      group inner-     Project.         includes all navigable waters
                                p.m.             tube float.                       of the Willamette River, in
                                                                                   Portland, Oregon, enclosed by
                                                                                   the Hawthorne Bridge, the
                                                                                   Marquam Bridge, and west of a
                                                                                   line beginning at the
                                                                                   Hawthorne Bridge at
                                                                                   approximate location
                                                                                   45[deg]30'50'' N;
                                                                                   122[deg]40'21'' W, and
                                                                                   running south to the Marquam
                                                                                   Bridge at approximate
                                                                                   location 45[deg]30'27'' N;
                                                                                   122[deg]40'11'' W.
6............................  August 11,       Swim the Snake.  Blue Mountain    Perry, WA. Regulated area
                                2018, 11 a.m.                     Resource         includes all navigable
                                to 1 p.m.                         Conservation     waters, bank-to-bank of the
                                                                  and              Snake River, 500 yards
                                                                  Development.     upstream and 500 yards
                                                                                   downstream from the
                                                                                   Washington State Highway 261
                                                                                   Bridge at the approximate
                                                                                   position of 46[deg]35'23'' N;
                                                                                   118[deg]13'10'' W.
7............................  September 3,     Roy Webster      Hood River       Hood River, OR. Regulated area
                                2018, 5:30       Cross Channel    County Chamber   includes all waters of the
                                a.m. to noon.    Swim.            of Commerce.     Columbia River between River
                                                                                   Mile 169 and River Mile 170.
8............................  September 8,     Portland Dragon  DragonSports     Portland, OR. Regulated area
                                2018-September   Boat Races.      USA.             includes the western side of
                                9, 2018, 8                                         the Willamette River
                                a.m. to 6 p.m.                                     extending from Tom McCall
                                                                                   Waterfront Park between the
                                                                                   Hawthorne and Marquam
                                                                                   Bridges, Portland, OR: Line
                                                                                   one starting at 45-30'49'' N/
                                                                                   122-40'24'' W then heading
                                                                                   east to 45-30'49'' N/122-
                                                                                   40'22'' W then heading south
                                                                                   to 45-30'29'' N/122-40'08'' W
                                                                                   then heading west to 45-
                                                                                   30'26'' N/122-40'14'' W then
                                                                                   heading north ending at 45-
                                                                                   30'49''N/122-40'24'' W.
9............................  September 8,     Columbia         3 Rivers Road    Pasco, WA. Regulated area
                                2018, 9 a.m.     Crossing Swim.   Runners.         includes all navigable
                                to 10:30 a.m.                                      waters, bank-to-bank of the
                                                                                   Columbia River in Pasco,
                                                                                   Washington, between river
                                                                                   mile 332 and river mile 335.
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All coordinates are listed in reference Datum NAD 1983.

    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement 
period via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information 
broadcasts.

    Dated: April 9, 2018.
D.F. Berliner,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia 
River.
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                                              Public Law 101–513 expired on May 5,                    any rule that may result in an annual                 provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
                                              1991.                                                   expenditure of $100 million or more by                Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
                                                The 1992–1993 Foreign Relations                       State, local, or tribal governments, or by
                                              Authorization Act amended the Hostage                   the private sector. This rule will not                PART 193—[REMOVED]
                                              Relief Act of 1990 to extend both the                   result in any such expenditure, nor will
                                              period of time during which the benefits                it significantly or uniquely affect small             ■ Accordingly, under the authority of 22
                                              were available and the eligibility                      governments.                                          U.S.C. 2651a(a)(4) and Executive Orders
                                              criteria. In addition, section 302                                                                            13563, 13771 and 13777, 22 CFR part
                                                                                                      Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                      193 is removed.
                                              contained two additional changes with
                                              respect to hostages captured in Lebanon.                   The Department of State has reviewed               Carl C. Risch,
                                              Section 302(a)(3) provided that health                  this rule to ensure its consistency with              Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular
                                              and life insurance benefits were                        the regulatory philosophy and                         Affairs, Department of State.
                                              available under certain circumstances                   principles set forth in Executive Order               [FR Doc. 2018–07074 Filed 4–11–18; 8:45 am]
                                              for the period of the individual’s                      12866 and has determined that the                     BILLING CODE 4710–06–P
                                              hostage status, plus a 60-month period                  benefits of this regulation justify its
                                              following the termination of hostage                    costs. The Department does not consider
                                              status. Previously, these benefits                      this rule to be an economically
                                              expired 12 months after the termination                 significant action within the scope of                DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                              of hostage status, which remained the                   section 3(f)(1) of the Executive Order                SECURITY
                                              law with respect to hostages held in Iraq               since it is not likely to have an annual              Coast Guard
                                              and Kuwait.                                             effect on the economy of $100 million
                                                Title 22 CFR part 193 implemented                     or more or to adversely affect in a                   33 CFR Part 100
                                              these statutes, and described the classes               material way the economy, a sector of
                                              of persons who could apply for benefits                 the economy, competition, jobs, the                   [Docket No. USCG–2018–0268]
                                              under the Act and the procedures                        environment, public health or safety, or
                                              according to which such applications                    State, local or tribal governments or                 Special Local Regulations; Marine
                                              will be processed by the Department of                  communities. This rule is not an E.O.                 Events Within the Captain of the Port
                                              State.                                                  13771 regulatory action because this                  Zone Columbia River
                                                The funds allocated for the benefits                  rule is not significant under E.O. 12866.
                                              have been depleted; in addition, given                                                                        AGENCY:  Coast Guard, DHS.
                                              the way the beneficiaries are defined, no               Federalism                                            ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
                                              one is able to qualify for these benefits                 This regulation will not have                       regulation.
                                              any longer. Therefore, the Department of                substantial direct effects on the States,             SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard will enforce
                                              State is repealing part 193.                            on the relationship between the national              special local regulations at various
                                              Regulatory Analysis and Notices                         government and the States, or the                     locations in the Sector Columbia River
                                                                                                      distribution of power and                             Captain of the Port zone. This action is
                                              Administrative Procedure Act                            responsibilities among the various                    necessary to provide for the safety of life
                                                This action is being taken as a final                 levels of government. Nor will the rule               on these navigable waters during marine
                                              rule pursuant to the ‘‘good cause’’                     have federalism implications warranting               events. These regulations prohibit
                                              provision of 5 U.S.C. 553(b). It is the                 the application of Executive Orders                   persons and vessels from being in the
                                              position of the Department that notice                  12372 and No. 13132.                                  regulated area unless authorized by the
                                              and comment are not necessary in light                  Civil Justice Reform                                  Captain of the Port Sector Columbia
                                              of the fact that part 193 is obsolete.                                                                        River or a designated representative.
                                              There is no authority for these rules.                     The Department has reviewed the
                                                                                                                                                            DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
                                                                                                      regulations in light of sections 3(a) and
                                              Regulatory Flexibility Act                              3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 to                   100.1302 will be enforced for the
                                                                                                      eliminate ambiguity, minimize                         regulated areas identified in the
                                                It is hereby certified that the repeal of
                                                                                                                                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
                                              these regulations will not have a                       litigation, establish clear legal
                                                                                                      standards, and reduce burden.                         below for the dates and times specified
                                              significant economic impact on a
                                                                                                                                                            in this document.
                                              substantial number of small entities                    Consultations With Tribal Governments
                                              under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                              Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 605(b), because                 The Department has determined that                  you have questions about this notice of
                                              the issues addressed are not of an                      this rulemaking will not have Tribal                  enforcement, call or email LCDR Laura
                                              economic nature. In addition, the repeal                implications, will not impose                         Springer, Waterways Management
                                              of this regulation does not have                        substantial direct compliance costs on                Division, Marine Safety Unit Portland,
                                              federalism implications under E.O.                      Indian Tribal governments, and will not               Coast Guard; telephone 503–240–9319,
                                              13132.                                                  pre-empt Tribal law. Accordingly, the                 email msupdxwwm@uscg.mil.
                                                                                                      requirements of Executive Order 13175                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
                                              Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                            do not apply to this rulemaking.                      Guard will enforce special local
                                                Section 202 of the Unfunded                                                                                 regulations in 33 CFR 100.1302 for the
                                                                                                      Paperwork Reduction Act
                                              Mandates Reform Act of 1995, 2 U.S.C.                                                                         following events only during the hours
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                                              1532, generally requires agencies to                      This rule does not impose information               specified on the dates listed in the
                                              prepare a statement before proposing                    collection requirements under the                     following Table:




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                                              15742                       Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 71 / Thursday, April 12, 2018 / Rules and Regulations

                                                       TABLE—DATES AND TIMES OF ENFORCEMENT OF 33 CFR 100.1302 SPECIAL LOCAL REGULATIONS AT VARIOUS
                                                                 LOCATIONS IN THE SECTOR COLUMBIA RIVER CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONE IN 2018
                                                       No.                          Date                          Event                       Sponsor                                Location

                                              1 .......................    June 9, 2018–June 10, Rose Fest Dragon Boat               Portland-Kaohsiung           Portland, OR. Regulated area includes all
                                                                             2018, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Races.                             Sister Association.          waters of the Willamette River shore to
                                                                                                                                                                    shore, bordered on the north by the Haw-
                                                                                                                                                                    thorne Bridge, and on the south by the
                                                                                                                                                                    Marquam Bridge.
                                              2 .......................    June 1, 2018, 9 a.m. to      Spring Testing Hydro-        Tri-Cities Water Follies     Kennewick, WA. Regulated area includes all
                                                                             5 p.m.                       plane races.                 Association.                 navigable waters within the Columbia River
                                                                                                                                                                    in the vicinity of Columbia Park, commencing
                                                                                                                                                                    at the Interstate 395 Bridge and continuing
                                                                                                                                                                    up river approximately 2.0 miles and termi-
                                                                                                                                                                    nating at the northern end of Wade Island.
                                              3 .......................    June 8, 2018–June 10, Richland Regatta Hy-                Northwest Power Boat         Richland, WA. Regulated area includes all nav-
                                                                             2018, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. droplane races.                    Association.                 igable waters of the Columbia River in the vi-
                                                                                                                                                                    cinity of Howard Amon Park, between River
                                                                                                                                                                    Miles 337 and 338
                                              4 .......................    July 27, 2018–July 29,       Kennewick Hydroplane         Tri-Cities Water Follies     Kennewick, WA. Regulated area includes all
                                                                             2018, 7 a.m. to 5:30         Races.                       Association.                 navigable waters within the Columbia River
                                                                             p.m.                                                                                   in the vicinity of Columbia Park, commencing
                                                                                                                                                                    at the Interstate 395 Bridge and continuing
                                                                                                                                                                    up river approximately 2.0 miles and termi-
                                                                                                                                                                    nating at the northern end of Wade Island.
                                              5 .......................    July 14, 2018, 9 a.m. to     The Big Float, group         Human Access Project         Portland, OR. Regulated area includes all navi-
                                                                             7 p.m.                       inner-tube float.                                         gable waters of the Willamette River, in Port-
                                                                                                                                                                    land, Oregon, enclosed by the Hawthorne
                                                                                                                                                                    Bridge, the Marquam Bridge, and west of a
                                                                                                                                                                    line beginning at the Hawthorne Bridge at
                                                                                                                                                                    approximate        location   45°30′50″    N;
                                                                                                                                                                    122°40′21″ W, and running south to the
                                                                                                                                                                    Marquam Bridge at approximate location
                                                                                                                                                                    45°30′27″ N; 122°40′11″ W.
                                              6 .......................    August 11, 2018, 11          Swim the Snake ...........   Blue Mountain Re-            Perry, WA. Regulated area includes all navi-
                                                                             a.m. to 1 p.m.                                            source Conservation          gable waters, bank-to-bank of the Snake
                                                                                                                                       and Development.             River, 500 yards upstream and 500 yards
                                                                                                                                                                    downstream from the Washington State
                                                                                                                                                                    Highway 261 Bridge at the approximate posi-
                                                                                                                                                                    tion of 46°35′23″ N; 118°13′10″ W.
                                              7 .......................    September 3, 2018,           Roy Webster Cross            Hood River County            Hood River, OR. Regulated area includes all
                                                                             5:30 a.m. to noon.           Channel Swim.                Chamber of Com-              waters of the Columbia River between River
                                                                                                                                       merce.                       Mile 169 and River Mile 170.
                                              8 .......................    September 8, 2018–           Portland Dragon Boat         DragonSports USA ......      Portland, OR. Regulated area includes the
                                                                             September 9, 2018,           Races.                                                    western side of the Willamette River extend-
                                                                             8 a.m. to 6 p.m.                                                                       ing from Tom McCall Waterfront Park be-
                                                                                                                                                                    tween the Hawthorne and Marquam Bridges,
                                                                                                                                                                    Portland, OR: Line one starting at 45–30′49″
                                                                                                                                                                    N/122–40′24″ W then heading east to 45–
                                                                                                                                                                    30′49″ N/122–40′22″ W then heading south
                                                                                                                                                                    to 45–30′29″ N/122–40′08″ W then heading
                                                                                                                                                                    west to 45–30′26″ N/122–40′14″ W then
                                                                                                                                                                    heading north ending at 45–30′49″N/122–
                                                                                                                                                                    40′24″ W.
                                              9 .......................    September 8, 2018, 9         Columbia Crossing            3 Rivers Road Runners        Pasco, WA. Regulated area includes all navi-
                                                                             a.m. to 10:30 a.m.           Swim.                                                     gable waters, bank-to-bank of the Columbia
                                                                                                                                                                    River in Pasco, Washington, between river
                                                                                                                                                                    mile 332 and river mile 335.
                                                 All coordinates are listed in reference Datum NAD 1983.


                                                In addition to this notice of                               notification of this enforcement period                  Dated: April 9, 2018.
                                              enforcement in the Federal Register, the                      via the Local Notice to Mariners and                  D.F. Berliner,
                                              Coast Guard plans to provide                                  marine information broadcasts.                        Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain
                                                                                                                                                                  of the Port, Sector Columbia River.
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                                                                                                                                                                  [FR Doc. 2018–07627 Filed 4–11–18; 8:45 am]
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionNotice of enforcement of regulation.
DatesThe regulations in 33 CFR 100.1302 will be enforced for the regulated areas identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for the dates and times specified in this document.
ContactIf you have questions about this notice of enforcement, call or email LCDR Laura Springer, Waterways Management Division, Marine Safety Unit Portland, Coast Guard; telephone 503-240-9319, email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 15741 

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