83 FR 27704 - Safety Zone, Festival of the Fish, Vermillion River, Vermillion, OH

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 115 (June 14, 2018)

Page Range		27704-27706
FR Document		2018-12804

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 420-foot radius of the launch site located near the mouth of the Vermilion River, Vermilion, OH. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Erie and the Vermilion River during the Festival of the Fish fireworks display. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from the potential hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Buffalo.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0526]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone, Festival of the Fish, Vermillion River, Vermillion, 
OH

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
navigable waters within a 420-foot radius of the launch site located 
near the mouth of the Vermilion River, Vermilion, OH. This safety zone 
is

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intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Erie and the 
Vermilion River during the Festival of the Fish fireworks display. This 
temporary safety zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from 
the potential hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of 
vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically 
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Buffalo.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9:45 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on June 
15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0526 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 LT Ryan Junod, Chief of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Unit Cleveland; telephone 216-937-0124, email 
Ryan.S.Junod@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice 
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of 
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This 
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those 
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest.'' On April 19, 2018, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Buffalo 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), Docket Number USCG-
2017-1112, to make temporary safety zones for annual events a final 
rule. This event was included in the NPRM. Its purpose was to mitigate 
potential threats to personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in 
the navigable waters within the specified safety zones. The NPRM 
addressed these concerns, and invited the public to comment during the 
comment period, which ended on May 21, 2018. As such, it is unnecessary 
to publish an NPRM for this temporary rule because the public had 
opportunity to comment on it and no comments were received concerning 
this event.
    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 because doing so would be 
impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This safety zone 
will be included in a final rule, Docket Number USCG-2017-1112, which 
is awaiting publication. Delaying the effective date would be contrary 
to the rule's objectives of ensuring safety of life on the navigable 
waters and protection of persons and vessels in vicinity of the 
fireworks display.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231. The Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP) has determined that a 
fireworks display presents significant risks to the public safety and 
property. Such hazards include premature and accidental detonations, 
dangerous projectiles, and falling or burning debris. This rule is 
needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the 
navigable waters within the safety zone while the fireworks display 
takes place.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone on June 15, 2018, from 9:45 
p.m. until 10:45 p.m. The safety zone will encompass all waters of the 
Vermillion River, Vermillion, OH contained within a 420-foot radius of: 
41[deg]25'45'' N, 082[deg]21'54'' W.
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his 
designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his 
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

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 conclusion 
that this rule is not a significant regulatory action. We anticipate 
that it will have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere 
with other agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant 
or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy 
issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small 
and enforced for a relatively short time. Also, the safety zone has 
been designed to allow vessels to transit around it. Thus, restrictions 
on vessel movement within that particular area are expected to be 
minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit 
through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any 
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine

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compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and 
Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small 
Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these 
actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small 
business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast 
Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not 
retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this 
rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such 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 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the 
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is 
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively 
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule 
establishes a temporary safety zone. 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

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

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


0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0526 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-0526  Safety Zone; Festival of the Fish; Vermillion 
River, Vermillion, OH.

    (a) Location. This zone will encompass all U.S waterways within a 
420-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 
41[deg]25'45'' N, 082[deg]21'54'' W, Vermilion, OH (NAD 83).
    (b) Effective and enforcement period. This regulation is effective 
and will be enforced on June 15, 2018 from 9:45 p.m. until 10:45 p.m.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within 
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may 
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port 
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who 
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his 
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety 
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene 
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port 
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety 
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of 
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: June 11, 2018.
Kenneth E. Blair,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Buffalo.
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compliance with, Federal regulations to F. Environment anchoring within this safety zone is
the Small Business and Agriculture We have analyzed this rule under prohibited unless authorized by the
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman Department of Homeland Security Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
and the Regional Small Business Directive 023–01 and Commandant designated on-scene representative.
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the (2) This safety zone is closed to all
Ombudsman evaluates these actions Coast Guard in complying with the vessel traffic, except as may be
annually and rates each agency’s National Environmental Policy Act of permitted by the Captain of the Port
responsiveness to small business. If you 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have Buffalo or his designated on-scene
wish to comment on actions by representative.
determined that this action is one of a
employees of the Coast Guard, call (3) The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of
category of actions that do not
1–888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). the Captain of the Port Buffalo is any
individually or cumulatively have a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
The Coast Guard will not retaliate significant effect on the human
against small entities that question or petty officer who has been designated
environment. This rule establishes a by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act
complain about this rule or any policy temporary safety zone. It is categorically
or action of the Coast Guard. on his behalf.
excluded from further review under (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter
C. Collection of Information paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table or operate within the safety zone shall
1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01– contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo
This rule will not call for a new 001–01, Rev. 01. A Record of
collection of information under the or his on-scene representative to obtain
Environmental Consideration permission to do so. The Captain of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 supporting this determination is
U.S.C. 3501–3520). Port Buffalo or his on-scene
available in the docket where indicated representative may be contacted via
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal under ADDRESSES. VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given
Governments G. Protest Activities permission to enter or operate in the
A rule has implications for federalism safety zone must comply with all
The Coast Guard respects the First
under Executive Order 13132, directions given to them by the Captain
Amendment rights of protesters.
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct of the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene
Protesters are asked to contact the
effect on the States, on the relationship representative.
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
between the national government and INFORMATION CONTACT section to Dated: June 11, 2018.
the States, or on the distribution of coordinate protest activities so that your Kenneth E. Blair,
power and responsibilities among the message can be received without Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
various levels of government. We have jeopardizing the safety or security of Captain of the Port Buffalo.
analyzed this rule under that Order and people, places or vessels. [FR Doc. 2018–12804 Filed 6–13–18; 8:45 am]
have determined that it is consistent BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
described in Executive Order 13132. (water), Reporting and recordkeeping DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Also, this rule does not have tribal requirements, Security measures, SECURITY
implications under Executive Order Waterways.
13175, Consultation and Coordination For the reasons discussed in the Coast Guard
with Indian Tribal Governments, preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows: 33 CFR Part 165
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian [Docket No. USCG–2018–0550]
tribes, on the relationship between the PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
Federal Government and Indian tribes, AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS Safety Zones; Annual Events in the
or on the distribution of power and Captain of the Port Detroit Zone
■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
responsibilities between the Federal continues to read as follows: AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Government and Indian tribes. If you ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
believe this rule has implications for 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; regulation.
federalism or Indian tribes, please Department of Homeland Security Delegation
contact the person listed in the FOR No. 0170.1. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section various safety zones for annual marine
above. ■ 2. Add § 165.T09–0526 to read as events in the Captain of the Port Detroit
follows: zone from 9 p.m. on June 23, 2018
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
§ 165.T09–0526 Safety Zone; Festival of through 11 p.m. on July 5, 2018.
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act the Fish; Vermillion River, Vermillion, OH. Enforcement of these zones is necessary
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires (a) Location. This zone will and intended to ensure safety of life on
Federal agencies to assess the effects of encompass all U.S waterways within a the navigable waters immediately prior
their discretionary regulatory actions. In 420-foot radius of the fireworks launch to, during, and immediately after these
particular, the Act addresses actions site located at position 41°25′45″ N, fireworks events. During the
that may result in the expenditure by a 082°21′54″ W, Vermilion, OH (NAD 83). aforementioned period, the Coast Guard
State, local, or tribal government, in the will enforce restrictions upon, and
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(b) Effective and enforcement period.
aggregate, or by the private sector of This regulation is effective and will be control movement of, vessels in a
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or enforced on June 15, 2018 from 9:45 specified area immediately prior to,
more in any one year. Though this rule p.m. until 10:45 p.m. during, and immediately after fireworks
will not result in such an expenditure, (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with events. During each enforcement period,
we do discuss the effects of this rule the general regulations in § 165.23 of no person or vessel may enter the
elsewhere in this preamble. this part, entry into, transiting, or respective safety zone without

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Temporary final rule.
Dates		This rule is effective from 9:45 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on June 15, 2018.
Contact		If you have questions on this rule, call or email LT Ryan Junod, Chief of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Cleveland; telephone 216-937-0124, email [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 27704
RIN Number		1625-AA00
CFR Associated		Harbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

83 FR 27704 - Safety Zone, Festival of the Fish, Vermillion River, Vermillion, OH

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