83_FR_21808 83 FR 21717 - Safety Zone; Oregon Inlet, Dare County, NC

83 FR 21717 - Safety Zone; Oregon Inlet, Dare County, NC

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 91 (May 10, 2018)

Page Range21717-21719
FR Document2018-09958

The Coast Guard is re-establishing and extending a temporary final rule that creates a temporary safety zone on the waters of Oregon in Dare County, NC. The duration of this safety zone is extended through June 15, 2018. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the hazards associated with installing the navigation span and will restrict vessel traffic from the bridge's navigation span as it is under construction by preventing vessel traffic on a portion of Oregon Inlet. Entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone is prohibited.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 91 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0964]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Oregon Inlet, Dare County, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is re-establishing and extending a temporary 
final rule that creates a temporary safety zone on the waters of Oregon 
in Dare County, NC. The duration of this safety zone is extended 
through June 15, 2018. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, 
vessels, and the marine environment from the hazards associated with 
installing the navigation span and will restrict vessel traffic from 
the bridge's navigation span as it is under construction by preventing 
vessel traffic on a portion of Oregon Inlet. Entry of vessels or 
persons into this safety zone is prohibited.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from May 10, 2018 
until June 15, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice 
will be used from May 4, 2018, until May 10, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0964 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 Matthew Tyson, Waterways Management 
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, Wilmington, NC; 
telephone: (910) 772-2221, email: Matthew.I.Tyson@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On October 10, 2017, the North Carolina Department of 
Transportation notified the Coast Guard that they

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would be installing the navigation span of the new Herbert C. Bonner 
Bridge in Oregon Inlet, Dare County, North Carolina on January 29 
through March 24, 2018, with alternate dates of March 25 through May 6, 
2018. In response, following publication of an NPRM and solicitation of 
public comments, on January 1, 2018, the Coast Guard published a final 
rule establishing a temporary safety zone effective from January 29, 
2018 through March 24, 2018, 83 FR 2910 with alternate dates of March 
25, 2018 through May 6, 2018. Due to inclement weather and material 
delays the project has been delayed and the project completion date has 
been extended through June 15, 2018. The COTP North Carolina has 
determined that potential safety hazards associated with the 
construction will be a concern for anyone transiting the Oregon Inlet 
navigation channel.
    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule to re-establish and 
extend the duration of the temporary safety zone 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 notification of the need to extend 
the safety zone was not given to the Coast Guard until April 26, 2018. 
It is impracticable and contrary to the public interest to publish an 
NPRM because we must extend the safety zone immediately through June 
15, 2018, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment on 
the navigable waters in Oregon Inlet during this construction phase.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause 
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of 
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest 
because immediate action is needed to protect persons, vessels, and the 
marine environment on the navigable waters in Oregon Inlet during this 
construction phase.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231. The COTP North Carolina has determined that potential safety 
hazards associated with the construction will be a concern for anyone 
transiting the Oregon Inlet navigation channel. The purpose of this 
rule is to protect persons, vessels, and the marine environment on the 
navigable waters in Oregon Inlet during this construction phase.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule re-establishes and extends the effective dates of the 
rule, published in 83 FR 2910, by 40 days making it effective through 
June 15, 2018. Construction is expected to take place on 33 separate 
days during this construction period. The safety zone will be active 
for two hours each day, with the exact times announced via Broadcast 
Notices to Mariners at least 48 hours prior to enforcement. The safety 
zone will include all navigable waters of Oregon Inlet from approximate 
position 35[deg]46'23'' N, 75[deg]32'18'' W, thence southeast to 
35[deg]46'18'' N, 75[deg]32'12'' W, thence southwest to 35[deg]46'16'' 
N, 75[deg]32'16'' W, thence northwest to 35[deg]46'20'' N, 
75[deg]32'23'' W, thence northeast back to the point of origin, (NAD 
1983). This zone is intended to protect persons, vessels, and the 
marine environment on the navigable waters in Oregon Inlet during this 
construction phase. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the 
safety zone during the designated times.

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 proposed safety zone. Vessel traffic will 
not be allowed to enter or transit a portion of Oregon Inlet during 
specific two hour periods on 33 separate days from January 29 through 
June 15, 2018. The specific two hour period for each work day will be 
broadcasted at least 48 hours in advance and vessels will be able to 
transit Oregon Inlet at all other times. The Coast Guard will issue a 
Local Notice to Mariners and transmit a Broadcast Notice to Mariners 
via VHF-FM marine channel 16 regarding the safety zone. This portion of 
Oregon Inlet has been determined to be a medium to low traffic area at 
this time of the year. This rule does not allow vessels to request 
permission to enter the safety zone covering a portion of the Oregon 
Inlet navigation channel during the designated times.

B. Impact on Small Entities

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

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wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-
REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against 
small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy 
or action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and 
have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that 
do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the 
human environment. This rule involves a safety zone lasting for two 
hours on 33 separate days that would prohibit entry into a portion of 
Oregon Inlet for bridge construction. It is categorically excluded from 
further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS 
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental 
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket 
where indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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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. Add Sec.  165.T05-0964 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T05-0964   Safety Zone; Oregon Inlet, Dare County, NC.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable 
waters of Oregon Inlet, from approximate position 35[deg]46'23'' N, 
75[deg]32'18'' W, thence southeast to 35[deg]46'18'' N, 75[deg]32'12'' 
W, thence southwest to 35[deg]46'16'' N, 75[deg]32'16'' W, thence 
northwest to 35[deg]46'20'' N, 75[deg]32'23'' W, thence northeast back 
to the point of origin (NAD 1983) in Dare County, NC.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section--
    Captain of the Port means the Commander, Sector North Carolina.
    Construction crews means persons and vessels involved in support of 
construction.
    Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, 
including a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer 
designated by the Captain of the Port North Carolina (COTP) for the 
enforcement of the safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations governing safety zones 
in Sec.  165.23 apply to the area described in paragraph (a) of this 
section.
    (2) With the exception of construction crews, entry into or 
remaining in this safety zone is prohibited.
    (3) All vessels within this safety zone when this section becomes 
effective must depart the zone immediately.
    (4) The Captain of the Port, North Carolina can be reached through 
the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Command Duty Officer, Wilmington, 
North Carolina at telephone number 910-343-3882.
    (5) The Coast Guard and designated security vessels enforcing the 
safety zone can be contacted on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 13 
(165.65 MHz) and channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
    (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol 
and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local 
agencies.
    (e) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from May 4 
through June 15, 2018.
    (f) Public notification. The Coast Guard will notify the public of 
the specific two hour closures at least 48 hours in advance by 
transmitting Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16.

    Dated: May 4, 2018.
Bion B. Stewart,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port North Carolina.
[FR Doc. 2018-09958 Filed 5-9-18; 8:45 am]
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                                             § 165.941(a)(20) will be enforced from                  § 165.941(a)(27) will be enforced from 9              DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                             9:20 p.m. to 10:10 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                p.m. to 9:50 p.m. on September 1, 2018.               SECURITY
                                             In the case of inclement weather on July                In the case of inclement weather on
                                             4, 2018, this safety zone will be                       September 1, 2018, this safety zone will              Coast Guard
                                             enforced from 9:20 p.m. to 10:10 p.m.                   be enforced from 9 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. on
                                             on July 5, 2018.                                        September 2, 2018.                                    33 CFR Part 165
                                                (12) Grosse Pointe Yacht Club 4th of
                                             July Fireworks, Grosse Pointe Shores,                      (21) Trenton Fireworks, Trenton, MI.               [Docket Number USCG–2017–0964]
                                             MI. The safety zone listed in                           The safety zone listed in                             RIN 1625–AA00
                                             § 165.941(a)(41) will be enforced from                  § 165.941(a)(45) will be enforced from
                                             10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                  10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                Safety Zone; Oregon Inlet, Dare
                                             In the case of inclement weather on July                   (22) Put-In-Bay Fourth of July                     County, NC
                                             4, 2018, this safety zone will be                       Fireworks, Put-In-Bay, OH. The safety                 AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                             enforced from 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on                  zone listed in § 165.941(a)(5) will be
                                             July 5, 2018.                                                                                                 ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                                                                                     enforced from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on
                                                (13) Belle Maer Harbor 4th of July                   July 4, 2018.                                         SUMMARY:    The Coast Guard is re-
                                             Fireworks, Harrison Township, MI. The
                                                                                                        (23) Caseville Fireworks, Caseville,               establishing and extending a temporary
                                             safety zone listed in § 165.941(a)(46)
                                                                                                     MI. The safety zone listed in the                     final rule that creates a temporary safety
                                             will be enforced from 10 p.m. to 10:30
                                                                                                     § 165.941(a)(36) will be enforced from                zone on the waters of Oregon in Dare
                                             p.m. on July 4, 2018. In the case of
                                                                                                     9:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018.              County, NC. The duration of this safety
                                             inclement weather on July 4, 2018, this
                                                                                                                                                           zone is extended through June 15, 2018.
                                             safety zone will be enforced from 10                       (24) Ecorse Fireworks, Ecorse, MI. The             This safety zone is needed to protect
                                             p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 5, 2018.                     safety zone listed in the § 165.941(a)(43)
                                                (14) Port Austin Fireworks, Port                                                                           personnel, vessels, and the marine
                                                                                                     will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30              environment from the hazards
                                             Austin, MI. The safety zone listed in                   p.m. on July 7, 2018. In the case of
                                             § 165.941(a)(33), will be enforced from                                                                       associated with installing the navigation
                                                                                                     inclement weather on July 7, 2018, this               span and will restrict vessel traffic from
                                             10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                  safety zone will be enforced from 9:30
                                             In the case of inclement weather on July                                                                      the bridge’s navigation span as it is
                                                                                                     p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 8, 2018.                   under construction by preventing vessel
                                             4, 2018, this safety zone will be
                                             enforced from 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on                     Under the provisions of § 165.23,                  traffic on a portion of Oregon Inlet.
                                             July 5, 2018.                                           entry into, transiting, or anchoring                  Entry of vessels or persons into this
                                                (15) City of St. Clair Fireworks, St.                within these safety zones during the                  safety zone is prohibited.
                                             Clair, MI. The safety zone listed in                    enforcement period is prohibited unless               DATES: This rule is effective without
                                             § 165.941(a)(31) will be enforced from                  authorized by the Captain of the Port                 actual notice from May 10, 2018 until
                                             10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                  Detroit or his designated representative.             June 15, 2018. For the purposes of
                                             In the case of inclement weather on July                Vessels that wish to transit through the              enforcement, actual notice will be used
                                             4, 2018, this safety zone will be                       safety zones may request permission                   from May 4, 2018, until May 10, 2018.
                                             enforced from 10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on                  from the Captain of the Port Detroit or               ADDRESSES: To view documents
                                             July 5, 2018.                                           his designated representative. Requests               mentioned in this preamble as being
                                                (16) Tawas City 4th of July Fireworks,               must be made in advance and approved                  available in the docket, go to http://
                                             Tawas City, MI. The safety zone listed                  by the Captain of Port before transits                www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
                                             in § 165.941(a)(47) will be enforced from               will be authorized. Approvals will be                 0964 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
                                             10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4, 2018. In                  granted on a case by case basis. The                  ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
                                             the case of inclement weather on July 4,                                                                      Folder on the line associated with this
                                                                                                     Captain of the Port may be contacted via
                                             2018, this safety zone will be enforced                                                                       rule.
                                                                                                     U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit on
                                             from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 5, 2018.                                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                (17) Huron River fest Fireworks,                     channel 16, VHF–FM or by calling
                                                                                                     (313)568–9564. The Coast Guard will                   you have questions on this rule, call or
                                             Huron, OH. The safety zone listed in
                                                                                                     give notice to the public via Local                   email Petty Officer Matthew Tyson,
                                             § 165.941(a)(23) will be enforced
                                                                                                     Notice to Mariners and VHF radio                      Waterways Management Division, U.S.
                                             between from 9:45 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
                                                                                                     broadcasts that the regulation is in                  Coast Guard Sector North Carolina,
                                             on July 13, 2018. In the case of
                                                                                                     effect.                                               Wilmington, NC; telephone: (910) 772–
                                             inclement weather on July 13, 2018, this
                                                                                                                                                           2221, email: Matthew.I.Tyson@uscg.mil.
                                             safety zone will be enforced from 9:45                     This document is issued under
                                             p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 14, 2018.                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                     authority of § 165.941 and 5 U.S.C.
                                                (18) Au Gres City Fireworks, Au Gres,                552(a). If the Captain of the Port                    I. Table of Abbreviations
                                             MI. The safety zone listed in                           determines that any of these safety
                                             § 165.941(a)(3) will be enforced from 10                                                                      CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                                                                                     zones need not be enforced for the full               COTP Captain of the Port
                                             p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on June 30, 2018. In
                                                                                                     duration stated in this document, he                  DHS Department of Homeland Security
                                             the case of inclement weather on June                                                                         FR Federal Register
                                                                                                     may suspend such enforcement and
                                             30, 2018, this safety zone will be                                                                            NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                                                                                                     notify the public of the suspension via
                                             enforced from 10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on                                                                        § Section
                                             July 1, 2018.                                           a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
                                                                                                                                                           U.S.C. United States Code
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                                                (19) Catawba Island Club Fireworks,                    Dated: May 4, 2018.                                 COTP Captain of the Port
                                             Catawba Island, OH. The safety zone                     Jeffrey W. Novak,                                     II. Background Information and
                                             listed in § 165.941(a)(28) will be                      Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the             Regulatory History
                                             enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on                 Port Detroit.
                                             September 2, 2018.                                                                                              On October 10, 2017, the North
                                                                                                     [FR Doc. 2018–09932 Filed 5–9–18; 8:45 am]
                                                (20) Lakeside Labor Day Fireworks,                                                                         Carolina Department of Transportation
                                                                                                     BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                             Lakeside, OH. The safety zone listed in                                                                       notified the Coast Guard that they


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                                             would be installing the navigation span                 that potential safety hazards associated              during specific two hour periods on 33
                                             of the new Herbert C. Bonner Bridge in                  with the construction will be a concern               separate days from January 29 through
                                             Oregon Inlet, Dare County, North                        for anyone transiting the Oregon Inlet                June 15, 2018. The specific two hour
                                             Carolina on January 29 through March                    navigation channel. The purpose of this               period for each work day will be
                                             24, 2018, with alternate dates of March                 rule is to protect persons, vessels, and              broadcasted at least 48 hours in advance
                                             25 through May 6, 2018. In response,                    the marine environment on the                         and vessels will be able to transit
                                             following publication of an NPRM and                    navigable waters in Oregon Inlet during               Oregon Inlet at all other times. The
                                             solicitation of public comments, on                     this construction phase.                              Coast Guard will issue a Local Notice to
                                             January 1, 2018, the Coast Guard                                                                              Mariners and transmit a Broadcast
                                                                                                     IV. Discussion of the Rule
                                             published a final rule establishing a                                                                         Notice to Mariners via VHF–FM marine
                                             temporary safety zone effective from                       This rule re-establishes and extends               channel 16 regarding the safety zone.
                                             January 29, 2018 through March 24,                      the effective dates of the rule, published            This portion of Oregon Inlet has been
                                             2018, 83 FR 2910 with alternate dates of                in 83 FR 2910, by 40 days making it                   determined to be a medium to low
                                             March 25, 2018 through May 6, 2018.                     effective through June 15, 2018.                      traffic area at this time of the year. This
                                             Due to inclement weather and material                   Construction is expected to take place                rule does not allow vessels to request
                                             delays the project has been delayed and                 on 33 separate days during this                       permission to enter the safety zone
                                             the project completion date has been                    construction period. The safety zone                  covering a portion of the Oregon Inlet
                                             extended through June 15, 2018. The                     will be active for two hours each day,                navigation channel during the
                                             COTP North Carolina has determined                      with the exact times announced via                    designated times.
                                             that potential safety hazards associated                Broadcast Notices to Mariners at least 48
                                                                                                     hours prior to enforcement. The safety                B. Impact on Small Entities
                                             with the construction will be a concern
                                             for anyone transiting the Oregon Inlet                  zone will include all navigable waters of                The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                             navigation channel.                                     Oregon Inlet from approximate position                1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this                      35°46′23″ N, 75°32′18″ W, thence                      requires Federal agencies to consider
                                             temporary rule to re-establish and                      southeast to 35°46′18″ N, 75°32′12″ W,                the potential impact of regulations on
                                             extend the duration of the temporary                    thence southwest to 35°46′16″ N,                      small entities during rulemaking. The
                                             safety zone without prior notice and                    75°32′16″ W, thence northwest to                      term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                             opportunity to comment pursuant to                      35°46′20″ N, 75°32′23″ W, thence                      businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                             authority under section 4(a) of the                     northeast back to the point of origin,                that are independently owned and
                                             Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5                   (NAD 1983). This zone is intended to                  operated and are not dominant in their
                                             U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                          protect persons, vessels, and the marine              fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                             authorizes an agency to issue a rule                    environment on the navigable waters in                with populations of less than 50,000.
                                             without prior notice and opportunity to                 Oregon Inlet during this construction                 The Coast Guard received no comments
                                             comment when the agency for good                        phase. No vessel or person will be                    from the Small Business Administration
                                             cause finds that those procedures are                   permitted to enter the safety zone                    on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard
                                             ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary               during the designated times.                          certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
                                             to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.                                                                      rule will not have a significant
                                             553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that                   V. Regulatory Analyses                                economic impact on a substantial
                                             good cause exists for not publishing a                    We developed this rule after                        number of small entities.
                                             notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                    considering numerous statutes and                        While some owners or operators of
                                             with respect to this rule because                       Executive orders related to rulemaking.               vessels intending to transit the safety
                                             notification of the need to extend the                  Below we summarize our analyses                       zone may be small entities, for the
                                             safety zone was not given to the Coast                  based on a number of these statutes and               reasons stated in section V.A above, this
                                             Guard until April 26, 2018. It is                       Executive orders, and we discuss First                rule will not have a significant
                                             impracticable and contrary to the public                Amendment rights of protestors.                       economic impact on any vessel owner
                                             interest to publish an NPRM because we                                                                        or operator.
                                                                                                     A. Regulatory Planning and Review                        Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                             must extend the safety zone
                                             immediately through June 15, 2018, to                      Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                             protect personnel, vessels, and the                     direct agencies to assess the costs and               Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                             marine environment on the navigable                     benefits of available regulatory                      we want to assist small entities in
                                             waters in Oregon Inlet during this                      alternatives and, if regulation is                    understanding this rule. If the rule
                                             construction phase.                                     necessary, to select regulatory                       would affect your small business,
                                                Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast                  approaches that maximize net benefits.                organization, or governmental
                                             Guard finds that good cause exists for                  Executive Order 13771 directs agencies                jurisdiction and you have questions
                                             making this rule effective less than 30                 to control regulatory costs through a                 concerning its provisions or options for
                                             days after publication in the Federal                   budgeting process. This rule has not                  compliance, please contact the person
                                             Register. Delaying the effective date of                been designated a ‘‘significant                       listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                             this rule would be impracticable and                    regulatory action,’’ under Executive                  CONTACT section.
                                             contrary to the public interest because                 Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has                  Small businesses may send comments
                                             immediate action is needed to protect                   not been reviewed by the Office of                    on the actions of Federal employees
                                             persons, vessels, and the marine                        Management and Budget (OMB), and                      who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                             environment on the navigable waters in                  pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt                 compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                                                                                                                                           the Small Business and Agriculture
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                                             Oregon Inlet during this construction                   from the requirements of Executive
                                             phase.                                                  Order 13771.                                          Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                                                                                        This regulatory action determination               and the Regional Small Business
                                             III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                  is based on the size, location, and                   Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                 duration of the proposed safety zone.                 Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                             under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The                  Vessel traffic will not be allowed to                 annually and rates each agency’s
                                             COTP North Carolina has determined                      enter or transit a portion of Oregon Inlet            responsiveness to small business. If you


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                                             wish to comment on actions by                           individually or cumulatively have a                   warrant, or petty officer designated by
                                             employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                   significant effect on the human                       the Captain of the Port North Carolina
                                             888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                      environment. This rule involves a safety              (COTP) for the enforcement of the safety
                                             Coast Guard will not retaliate against                  zone lasting for two hours on 33                      zone.
                                             small entities that question or complain                separate days that would prohibit entry                 (c) Regulations. (1) The general
                                             about this rule or any policy or action                 into a portion of Oregon Inlet for bridge             regulations governing safety zones in
                                             of the Coast Guard.                                     construction. It is categorically excluded            § 165.23 apply to the area described in
                                                                                                     from further review under paragraph                   paragraph (a) of this section.
                                             C. Collection of Information
                                                                                                     L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS                    (2) With the exception of construction
                                               This rule will not call for a new                     Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,                     crews, entry into or remaining in this
                                             collection of information under the                     Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental                    safety zone is prohibited.
                                             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     Consideration supporting this                           (3) All vessels within this safety zone
                                             U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                      determination is available in the docket              when this section becomes effective
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         where indicated under ADDRESSES.                      must depart the zone immediately.
                                             Governments                                                                                                     (4) The Captain of the Port, North
                                                                                                     G. Protest Activities
                                                                                                                                                           Carolina can be reached through the
                                                A rule has implications for federalism                 The Coast Guard respects the First                  Coast Guard Sector North Carolina
                                             under Executive Order 13132,                            Amendment rights of protesters.                       Command Duty Officer, Wilmington,
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct              Protesters are asked to contact the                   North Carolina at telephone number
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship               person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      910–343–3882.
                                             between the national government and                     INFORMATION CONTACT section to                          (5) The Coast Guard and designated
                                             the States, or on the distribution of                   coordinate protest activities so that your            security vessels enforcing the safety
                                             power and responsibilities among the                    message can be received without                       zone can be contacted on VHF–FM
                                             various levels of government. We have                   jeopardizing the safety or security of                marine band radio channel 13 (165.65
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and                 people, places or vessels.                            MHz) and channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
                                             have determined that it is consistent                                                                           (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
                                             with the fundamental federalism                         List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                                                                           Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
                                             principles and preemption requirements                    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  enforcement of the safety zone by
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.                     (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                  Federal, State, and local agencies.
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal                 requirements, Security measures,                        (e) Enforcement period. This
                                             implications under Executive Order                      Waterways.                                            regulation will be enforced from May 4
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination                      For the reasons discussed in the                    through June 15, 2018.
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,                         preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                     (f) Public notification. The Coast
                                             because it does not have a substantial                  CFR part 165 as follows:                              Guard will notify the public of the
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                                                                           specific two hour closures at least 48
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the                 PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                         hours in advance by transmitting
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,                   AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–
                                             or on the distribution of power and                                                                           FM marine channel 16.
                                             responsibilities between the Federal                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                             Government and Indian tribes. If you                    continues to read as follows:                           Dated: May 4, 2018.
                                             believe this rule has implications for                    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;           Bion B. Stewart,
                                             federalism or Indian tribes, please                     33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;             Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                             contact the person listed in the FOR                    Department of Homeland Security Delegation            Port North Carolina.
                                             FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.                    No. 0170.1.                                           [FR Doc. 2018–09958 Filed 5–9–18; 8:45 am]

                                             E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                         ■ 2. Add § 165.T05–0964 to read as                    BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                                                                     follows:
                                               The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                             of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                   § 165.T05–0964 Safety Zone; Oregon Inlet,             ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                             Federal agencies to assess the effects of               Dare County, NC.
                                                                                                                                                           AGENCY
                                             their discretionary regulatory actions. In                (a) Location. The following area is a
                                             particular, the Act addresses actions                   safety zone: All navigable waters of                  40 CFR Part 52
                                             that may result in the expenditure by a                 Oregon Inlet, from approximate position
                                                                                                                                                           [EPA–R05–OAR–2016–0759; FRL–9977–
                                             State, local, or tribal government, in the              35°46′23″ N, 75°32′18″ W, thence
                                                                                                                                                           69—Region 5]
                                             aggregate, or by the private sector of                  southeast to 35°46′18″ N, 75°32′12″ W,
                                             $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                thence southwest to 35°46′16″ N,                      Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Regional
                                             more in any one year. Though this rule                  75°32′16″ W, thence northwest to                      Haze Plan and Prong 4 (Visibility) for
                                             will not result in such an expenditure,                 35°46′20″ N, 75°32′23″ W, thence                      the 2006 and 2012 PM2.5, 2010 NO2,
                                             we do discuss the effects of this rule                  northeast back to the point of origin                 2010 SO2, and 2008 Ozone NAAQS
                                             elsewhere in this preamble.                             (NAD 1983) in Dare County, NC.
                                                                                                       (b) Definitions. As used in this                    AGENCY:  Environmental Protection
                                             F. Environment                                                                                                Agency (EPA).
                                                                                                     section—
                                               We have analyzed this rule under                        Captain of the Port means the                       ACTION: Final rule.
                                             Department of Homeland Security
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                                                                                                     Commander, Sector North Carolina.
                                             Directive 023–01, which guides the                        Construction crews means persons                    SUMMARY:   The Environmental Protection
                                             Coast Guard in complying with the                       and vessels involved in support of                    Agency (EPA) is taking the following
                                             National Environmental Policy Act of                    construction.                                         five actions: Approving the portion of
                                             1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                     Designated representative means a                   Ohio’s November 30, 2016 State
                                             determined that this action is one of a                 Coast Guard Patrol Commander,                         Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal
                                             category of actions that do not                         including a Coast Guard commissioned,                 seeking to change from reliance on the


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Document Created: 2018-11-02 09:47:49
Document Modified: 2018-11-02 09:47:49
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionTemporary final rule.
DatesThis rule is effective without actual notice from May 10, 2018 until June 15, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from May 4, 2018, until May 10, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email Petty Officer Matthew Tyson, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, Wilmington, NC; telephone: (910) 772-2221, email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 21717 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (Water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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