83 FR 30340 - Special Local Regulation; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 125 (June 28, 2018)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 125 (June 28, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-13898 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 30340-30343] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13898] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG-2018-0340] RIN 1625-AA08 Special Local Regulation; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain navigable waters of Corpus Christi Bay. This action is necessary to protect marine event [[Page 30341]] participants, spectators and transiting vessels on these navigable waters during the Youth World's Championship regatta held at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi or designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 7 a.m. on July 14, 2018 through 3 p.m. on July 21, 2018. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2018-0340 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 Kevin Kyles, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 361-939-5125, email Kevin.L.Kyles@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it would be impracticable. This safety zone must be established by July 14, 2018 and we lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments before issuing this rule. The NPRM process would delay the establishment of the special local regulation until after the scheduled date of the regatta and compromise public safety. 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 contrary to the public interest because immediate action is necessary to ensure the safety of persons and vessels during the regatta. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the vessel traffic occurring on July 14, 2018 through July 21, 2018 will be a safety concern for participants within the boating course. Potential hazards include risk of injury or death resulting from near or actual contact among participant vessels and spectator vessels or waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the event. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of participants, spectators, and transiting vessels in the regulated area before, during, and after the Youth World's Championship regatta. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation from 6:15 a.m. through 3 p.m. each day from July 14, 2018 through July 21, 2018 in Corpus Christi Bay, approximately 3,000 feet east of People's Street T-Head in Corpus Christi, TX. The regatta will be inside a rectangular area with the most northwestern point located at 27[deg]47'31'' N, 97[deg]22'33.05'' W, most northeastern point located at 27[deg]47'29.46'' N, 97[deg]19'44.26'' W, most southeastern point located at 27[deg]46'12.06'' N, 97[deg]19'44.78'' W, and the most southwestern located at 27[deg]46'09.55'' N, 97[deg]22'28.78'' W. The duration of the special local regulation is intended to protect the public from potential navigation hazards before, during, and after the event. No vessel or person is permitted to enter the regulated area without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander (PATCOM). The PATCOM will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM''. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the COTP to patrol the regulated area. Spectator vessels desiring to enter, transit through or within, or exit the regulated area may do so only with permission from the COTP or a designated representative, and when permitted, must operate at a minimum safe navigation speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the regulated area or any other vessels. No spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. The COTP or a designated representative can terminate enforcement of the special local regulations at the conclusion of the event. The COTP or a designated representative would inform the public of the enforcement times for this safety zone through Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as appropriate. 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 [[Page 30342]] 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 size, location, duration, and time-of-day for the special local regulation. Vessel traffic will be able to safely navigate around the regulated area, which will impact only a small portion of the Laguna Madre for 3 hours and 15 minutes on one day. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs) via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the regulation so that waterway users may plan accordingly for transits during this restriction, and the rule allows vessels to seek permission from the COTP or a designated representative to enter the regulated area. 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 temporary regulated area 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. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it. 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. 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 would not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this 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 would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this 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 would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this 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 made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule is a special local regulation that limits daily access to certain navigable waters of Corpus Christi Bay over eight days. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A preliminary 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 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 0 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 33 CFR 1.05-1. 0 2. Add Sec. 100.35T08-0340 to read as follows: Sec. 100.35T08-0340 Special Local Regulation; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX. (a) Location. The following area is a special local regulation: All navigable waters inside approximate rectangular area from with the most northwestern point located at 27[deg]47'31'' N, 97[deg]22'33.05'' W, the most northeastern point being located at 27[deg]47'29.46'' N, 97[deg]19'44.26'' W, the most southeastern point located at 27[deg]46'12.06'' N, 97[deg]19'44.78'' W, and the most southwestern located at 27[deg]46'09.55'' N, 97[deg]22'28.78'' W, in Corpus Christi Bay, approximately 3,000 feet east of [[Page 30343]] People's Street T-Head in Corpus Christi, TX. (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 6:15 a.m. on July 14, 2018 through 3 p.m. on July 21, 2018. (c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6:15 a.m. through 3 p.m. during each day of the effective period. (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 100.35 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander (PATCOM). The PATCOM may be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM''. (2) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the COTP or a designated representative to patrol the regulated area. (3) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the COTP or a designated representative and when so directed by that officer will be operated at a minimum safe navigation speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the regulated area or any other vessels. (4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. (5) Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. (6) The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (7) The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (8) The COTP or a designated representative will terminate enforcement of the special local regulations at the conclusion of the event. (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the enforcement times and date for this safety zone through Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as appropriate. Dated: June 21, 2018. E.J. Gaynor Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi. [FR Doc. 2018-13898 Filed 6-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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the Small Business and Agriculture F. Environment thence back to the original position,
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman We have analyzed this rule under 27°18′44″ N, 82°36′14″ W.
and the Regional Small Business (b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated
Department of Homeland Security
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The representative’’ means Coast Guard
Management Directive 023–01 and
Ombudsman evaluates these actions Patrol Commanders, including Coast
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
annually and rates each agency’s Guard coxswains, petty officers, and
which guide the Coast Guard in
responsiveness to small business. If you other officers operating Coast Guard
complying with the National
wish to comment on actions by vessels, and Federal, state, and local
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
employees of the Coast Guard, call officers designated by or assisting the
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a
1–888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). COTP St. Petersburg in the enforcement
determination that this action is one of
The Coast Guard will not retaliate of the regulated areas.
a category of actions that do not
against small entities that question or (c) Regulations. (1) All non-
individually or cumulatively have a
complain about this rule or any policy participant persons and vessels are
significant effect on the human
or action of the Coast Guard. prohibited from entering, transiting
environment. This rule involves a
through, anchoring in, or remaining
C. Collection of Information special local regulation issued in
within the race area unless an
conjunction with a regatta or marine
This rule will not call for a new authorized by the COTP St. Petersburg
parade. It is categorically excluded from
collection of information under the or a designated representative.
further review under paragraph L61 of
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 (2) Designated representatives may
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction
U.S.C. 3501–3520). control vessel traffic throughout the
Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A
enforcement area as determined by the
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Record of Environmental Consideration
prevailing conditions.
Governments supporting this determination is (3) Persons and vessels may request
available in the docket where indicated authorization to enter, transit through,
A rule has implications for federalism under ADDRESSES. anchor in, or remain within the
under Executive Order 13132, G. Protest Activities regulated areas by contacting the COTP
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct St. Petersburg by telephone at (727)
effect on the States, on the relationship The Coast Guard respects the First
824–7506, or a designated
between the national government and Amendment rights of protesters.
representative via VHF radio on channel
the States, or on the distribution of Protesters are asked to contact the
16. If authorization is granted, all
power and responsibilities among the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
persons and vessels receiving such
various levels of government. We have INFORMATION CONTACT section to
authorization must comply with the
analyzed this rule under that Order and coordinate protest activities so that your
instructions of the COTP St. Petersburg
have determined that it is consistent message can be received without
or a designated representative.
with the fundamental federalism jeopardizing the safety or security of (4) The Coast Guard will provide
principles and preemption requirements people, places, or vessels. notice of the regulated area by Local
described in Executive Order 13132. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Notice to Mariners and/or Broadcast
Also, this rule does not have tribal Notice to Mariners.
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
implications under Executive Order (d) Enforcement period. This rule will
Reporting and recordkeeping
13175, Consultation and Coordination be enforced daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
requirements, Waterways.
with Indian Tribal Governments, on June 29, 2018 through July 1, 2018.
because it would not have a substantial For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 H.L. Najarian,
direct effect on one or more Indian
CFR part 100 as follows: Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
tribes, on the relationship between the Port Saint Petersburg.
Federal Government and Indian tribes, PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON [FR Doc. 2018–13912 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am]
or on the distribution of power and NAVIGABLE WATERS BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes. If you ■ 1. The authority citation for part 100
believe this rule has implications for continues to read as follows: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
federalism or Indian tribes, please SECURITY
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 33
contact the person listed in the FOR CFR 1.05–1.
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section Coast Guard
above. ■ 2. Add § 100.35T07–0316 to read as
follows:
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 33 CFR Part 100
§ 100.35T07–0316 Special Local [Docket Number USCG–2018–0340]
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Regulations; Sarasota Powerboat Grand
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires Prix, Gulf of Mexico; Lido Beach, FL. RIN 1625–AA08
federal agencies to assess the effects of (a) Location. The following regulated
their discretionary regulatory actions. In area is established as a special local Special Local Regulation; Corpus
particular, the Act addresses actions regulation. All coordinates are North Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX
that may result in the expenditure by a American Datum 1983. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
State, local, or tribal government, in the (1) Enforcement area. All waters of
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ACTION: Temporary final rule.
aggregate, or by the private sector of the Gulf of Mexico contained within the
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or following points: 27°18′44″ N, 82°36′14″ SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
more in any one year. Though this rule W, thence to position 27°19′09″ N, establishing a temporary special local
would not result in such expenditure, 82°35′13″ W, thence to position regulation for certain navigable waters
we do discuss the effects of this rule 27°17′42″ N, 82°34′00″ W, thence to of Corpus Christi Bay. This action is
elsewhere in this preamble. position 27°16′43″ N, 82°34′49″ W, necessary to protect marine event
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People’s Street T-Head in Corpus (8) The COTP or a designated I. Table of Abbreviations
Christi, TX. representative will terminate
AIS Automatic identification system
(b) Effective period. This section is enforcement of the special local
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
effective from 6:15 a.m. on July 14, 2018 regulations at the conclusion of the DHS Department of Homeland Security
through 3 p.m. on July 21, 2018. event. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
(c) Enforcement period. This section (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP § Section
will be enforced from 6:15 a.m. through or a designated representative will U.S.C. United States Code
3 p.m. during each day of the effective inform the public of the enforcement
period. times and date for this safety zone II. Background Information and
(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance through Broadcast Notices to Mariners Regulatory History
with the general regulations in § 100.35 (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners
of this part, entry into this zone is (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety The Coast Guard is establishing two
prohibited unless authorized by the Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as anchorage grounds, one in the vicinity
Captain of the Port Sector Corpus appropriate. of Carleton Island, New York, and the
Christi (COTP) or a designated second near Tibbetts Point, New York.
Dated: June 21, 2018.
representative. A designated Each area has historically been used as
E.J. Gaynor
representative may be a Patrol an anchorage and the Saint Lawrence
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Seaway Development Corporation, at
Commander (PATCOM). The PATCOM Port Sector Corpus Christi.
may be aboard either a Coast Guard or the request of its waterway users, has
[FR Doc. 2018–13898 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am]
Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. The Patrol requested each area to be officially
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P designated as Federal Anchorage
Commander may be contacted on
Channel 16 VHF–FM (156.8 MHz) by Grounds.
the call sign ‘‘PATCOM’’. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Without this designation, pilots who
(2) All persons and vessels not SECURITY anchor a ship in the respective areas are
registered with the sponsor as unable to disembark during sustained
participants or official patrol vessels are Coast Guard delay periods which hinder compliance
considered spectators. The ‘‘official with rest requirements and complicate
patrol vessels’’ consist of any Coast 33 CFR Part 110 pilot availability and logistics for other
Guard, state, or local law enforcement vessels. On February 2, 2018, the Coast
[Docket Number USCG–2017–1125]
and sponsor provided vessels assigned Guard published a notice of proposed
or approved by the COTP or a RIN 1625–AA01 rulemaking (NPRM) titled Saint
designated representative to patrol the Lawrence Seaway Anchorages (83 FR
regulated area. Anchorage Grounds; Saint Lawrence 4882). The NPRM discussed the need
(3) Spectator vessels desiring to Seaway, Cape Vincent, New York for the rule and invited the public to
transit the regulated area may do so only AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. comment on the proposed regulatory
with prior approval of the COTP or a action related to this Anchorage
ACTION: Final rule.
designated representative and when so Grounds establishment. During the
directed by that officer will be operated SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is comment period that ended May 3,
at a minimum safe navigation speed in establishing, at the request of the Saint 2018, we received two comments. One
a manner which will not endanger Lawrence Seaway Development comment was not relevant to the
participants in the regulated area or any Corporation, two separate anchorage proposed rule and the other comment
other vessels. grounds, Carleton Island Anchorage and expressed support of the proposal.
(4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, Tibbetts Point Anchorage, near Cape
block, loiter, or impede the through Vincent, New York. The Federal III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
transit of participants or official patrol Anchorage Ground designations will The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
vessels in the regulated area during the enable a pilot to disembark a safely under authority in 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221
effective dates and times, unless cleared anchored vessel which will help reduce through 1236, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1;
for entry by or through an official patrol pilot fatigue, increase pilot availability,
vessel. Department of Homeland Security
and reduce costs incurred by vessels Delegation No. 0170.1.
(5) Spectator vessels may anchor transiting the Seaway.
outside the regulated area, but may not The Coast Guard recognizes the need
DATES: This rule is effective July 30,
anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable to establish two anchorage grounds, one
2018.
channel. in the vicinity of Carleton Island, New
(6) The COTP or a designated ADDRESSES: To view documents York and the second near Tibbetts
representative may forbid and control mentioned in this preamble as being Point, New York. Each area has
the movement of all vessels in the available in the docket, go to http:// historically been used as an anchorage
regulated area. When hailed or signaled www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– and the Saint Lawrence Seaway
by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall 1125 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click Development Corporation, at the request
come to an immediate stop and comply ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket of its waterway users, has requested
with the directions given. Failure to do Folder on the line associated with this each area to be officially designated as
so may result in expulsion from the rule. Federal Anchorage Grounds.Without
area, citation for failure to comply, or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If this designation, pilots who anchor a
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both. you have questions on this rule, call or ship in the respective areas are unable
(7) The COTP or a designated email Lieutenant Jason Radcliffe, Ninth to disembark during sustained delay
representative may terminate the event District, Waterways Operations, U.S. periods which hinder compliance with
or the operation of any vessel at any Coast Guard; telephone 216–902–6060, rest requirements and complicate pilot
time it is deemed necessary for the email jason.a.radcliffe2@uscg.mil. availability and logistics for other
protection of life or property. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: vessels.
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| Action | Temporary final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective from 7 a.m. on July 14, 2018 through 3 p.m. on July 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, call or email Petty Officer Kevin Kyles, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 361-939-5125, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 30340 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA08 | |
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