83_FR_30999 83 FR 30872 - Safety Zones; Fourth of July Fireworks in Captain of the Port San Francisco Zone

83 FR 30872 - Safety Zones; Fourth of July Fireworks in Captain of the Port San Francisco Zone

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 127 (July 2, 2018)

Page Range30872-30875
FR Document2018-14131

The Coast Guard will enforce various safety zones within the Captain of the Port San Francisco Zone on specified dates and times. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels, spectators and participants from hazards associated with fireworks. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM).

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0483]


Safety Zones; Fourth of July Fireworks in Captain of the Port San 
Francisco Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce various safety zones within the 
Captain of the Port San Francisco Zone on specified dates and times. 
This action is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels, spectators 
and participants from hazards associated with fireworks. During the 
enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from 
entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, 
unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM).

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, will be enforced on 
the date ranges identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 
below. The Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with 
extensive advance notification of the specific safety zone enforcement 
periods via the Local Notice to Mariners.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily Rowan, U.S. Coast Guard 
Sector San Francisco; telephone (415) 399-7443 or email at D11-PF-MarineEvents@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety 
zones listed in 33 CFR 165.1191 on the specified date ranges as 
indicated in the Table below. Specific event times will be published in 
the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the date of each 
of the events.

                                 Table 1
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               3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka
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Sponsor...................................  City of Eureka, CA.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Humboldt Bay, CA.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
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               4. Fourth of July Fireworks, Crescent City
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Sponsor...................................  Crescent City, CA.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Crescent City Harbor,
                                             Crescent City, CA.
Regulated Area............................  Crescent City Harbor in the
                                             navigable waters within a
                                             700-foot radius of the
                                             launch platform located on
                                             the West Jetty.
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                6. Fourth of July Fireworks, Redwood City
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Sponsor...................................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Redwood City, CA.
Regulated Area............................  600-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch platform
                                             located on the pier at the
                                             Port of Redwood City.
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              8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Berkeley Marina
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Sponsor...................................  Berkeley Marina.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  A barge located near
                                             Berkeley Pier at
                                             approximately
                                             37[deg]51'40'' N,
                                             122[deg]19'19'' W.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks barge during the
                                             loading, transit, setup,
                                             and until the commencement
                                             of the scheduled display.
                                             Increases to a 1,000-foot
                                             radius upon commencement of
                                             the fireworks display.
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              9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond
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Sponsor...................................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  Week of July 4th.
Location..................................  A barge located in Richmond
                                             Harbor in approximate
                                             position 37[deg]54'40'' N,
                                             122[deg]21'05'' W,
                                             Richmond, CA.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks barge during the
                                             loading, transit, setup,
                                             and until the commencement
                                             of the scheduled display.
                                             Increases to a 560-foot
                                             radius upon commencement of
                                             the fireworks display.
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             10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito
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Sponsor...................................  City of Sausalito.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  1,000 feet off-shore from
                                             Sausalito, CA waterfront,
                                             north of Spinnaker
                                             Restaurant.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
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             11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Martinez
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...................................  City of Martinez.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.

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Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Carquinez Strait, CA.
Regulated Area............................  The area of navigable waters
                                             within a 560-foot radius of
                                             the launch platform located
                                             near Waterfront Park.
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              12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Antioch
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Sponsor...................................  City of Antioch.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  San Joaquin River, CA.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the moving
                                             fireworks display.
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             13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Pittsburg
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Sponsor...................................  City of Pittsburg.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Suisun Bay, CA.
Regulated Area............................  The area of navigable waters
                                             within a 560-foot radius of
                                             the launch platform located
                                             on a Pittsburg Marina Pier.
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            14. Delta Independence Day Celebration Fireworks
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Sponsor...................................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  Week of July 4th.
Location..................................  San Joaquin River, near
                                             Mandeville Island, CA.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              15. Fourth of July Fireworks, Tahoe City, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...................................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Off-shore from Common Beach,
                                             Tahoe City, CA.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               16. Fourth of July Fireworks, Glenbrook NV
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...................................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  July 4th.
Location..................................  Off-shore Glenbrook Beach,
                                             NV.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
             17. Independence Day Fireworks, Kings Beach, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...................................  North Tahoe Business
                                             Association.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  Week of July 4th.
Location..................................  Off-shore from Kings Beach,
                                             CA.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
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  18. Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor...................................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.........................  Fireworks Display.
Date......................................  Week of July 4th.
Location..................................  Off South Lake Tahoe, CA
                                             near the NV Border.
Regulated Area............................  100-foot radius around the
                                             fireworks launch barge
                                             during the loading of
                                             pyrotechnics aboard the
                                             fireworks barge and during
                                             the transit of the
                                             fireworks barge from the
                                             loading location to the
                                             display location. Increases
                                             to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                             commencement of the
                                             fireworks display.
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    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1191, unauthorized persons or 
vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or 
anchoring in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and 
times, unless authorized to do so by the PATCOM. Additionally, each 
person who receives notice of a lawful order or direction issued by an 
official patrol vessel shall obey the order or direction. The PATCOM is 
empowered to forbid entry into and control the regulated area. The 
PATCOM shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector San 
Francisco. The PATCOM may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1191 and 5 
U.S.C. 552 a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the 
Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance 
notification of the safety zone and its enforcement period via the 
Local Notice to Mariners.
    If the Captain of the Port determines that the regulated area need 
not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, a 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to 
enter the regulated area.

    Dated: June 26, 2018.
Rebecca W. Deakin,
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Waterways Management 
Division, Sector San Francisco, By Direction.
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                                             entities, for the reasons stated in section             contact the person listed in the FOR                     Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
                                             V.A above, this rule will not have a                    FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT     section                33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                             significant economic impact on any                      above.                                                 Department of Homeland Security Delegation
                                             vessel owner or operator.                                                                                      No. 0170.1.
                                                Under section 213(a) of the Small                    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                        ■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0587 to read as
                                             Business Regulatory Enforcement                           The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                     follows:
                                             Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),                 of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
                                                                                                                                                            § 165.T08–0587 Safety Zone; Lower
                                             we want to assist small entities in                     Federal agencies to assess the effects of              Mississippi River, Reserve, LA.
                                             understanding this rule. If the rule                    their discretionary regulatory actions. In
                                             would affect your small business,                                                                                (a) Location. The following area is a
                                                                                                     particular, the Act addresses actions
                                             organization, or governmental                                                                                  safety zone: All navigable waters of
                                                                                                     that may result in the expenditure by a
                                             jurisdiction and you have questions                                                                            Lower Mississippi River between mile
                                                                                                     State, local, or tribal government, in the
                                             concerning its provisions or options for                                                                       marker (MM) 137.5 and MM 138.5,
                                                                                                     aggregate, or by the private sector of
                                             compliance, please contact the person                                                                          Reserve, LA.
                                                                                                     $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
                                             listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION                                                                             (b) Effective period. This section is
                                                                                                     more in any one year. Though this rule
                                             CONTACT section.
                                                                                                                                                            effective from 8:45 p.m. through 9:45
                                                                                                     will not result in such an expenditure,
                                                Small businesses may send comments                                                                          p.m. on July 3, 2018.
                                                                                                     we do discuss the effects of this rule                    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
                                             on the actions of Federal employees                     elsewhere in this preamble.
                                             who enforce, or otherwise determine                                                                            the general regulations in § 165.23, entry
                                             compliance with, Federal regulations to                 F. Environment                                         into this zone is prohibited unless
                                             the Small Business and Agriculture                        We have analyzed this rule under                     authorized by the Captain of the Port
                                             Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman                        Department of Homeland Security                        Sector New Orleans (COTP) or
                                             and the Regional Small Business                         Directive 023–01 and Commandant                        designated representative. A designated
                                             Regulatory Fairness Boards. The                         Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                 representative is a commissioned,
                                             Ombudsman evaluates these actions                       Coast Guard in complying with the                      warrant, or petty officer of the U.S.
                                             annually and rates each agency’s                        National Environmental Policy Act of                   Coast Guard assigned to units under the
                                             responsiveness to small business. If you                1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                  operational control of USCG Sector New
                                             wish to comment on actions by                           determined that this action is one of a                Orleans.
                                             employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                                                                             (2) Vessels requiring entry into this
                                                                                                     category of actions that do not
                                             888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                                                                             safety zone must request permission
                                                                                                     individually or cumulatively have a
                                             Coast Guard will not retaliate against                                                                         from the COTP or a designated
                                                                                                     significant effect on the human
                                             small entities that question or complain                                                                       representative. They may be contacted
                                                                                                     environment. This rule involves a
                                             about this rule or any policy or action                                                                        on VHF–FM Channel 16 or 67 or by
                                                                                                     temporary safety zone lasting only one
                                             of the Coast Guard.                                                                                            telephone at (504) 365–2200.
                                                                                                     hour that will prohibit entry on a one-
                                                                                                                                                               (3) Persons and vessels permitted to
                                             C. Collection of Information                            mile portion of the Lower Mississippi
                                                                                                                                                            enter this safety zone must transit at
                                                                                                     River. It is categorically excluded from
                                               This rule will not call for a new                                                                            their slowest safe speed and comply
                                                                                                     further review under paragraph L(60)a
                                             collection of information under the                                                                            with all lawful directions issued by the
                                                                                                     of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS
                                             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                                                                            COTP or the designated representative.
                                                                                                     Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,
                                             U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                                                                                (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP
                                                                                                     Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental
                                                                                                                                                            or a designated representative will
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         Consideration supporting this
                                                                                                                                                            inform the public of the enforcement
                                             Governments                                             determination is available in the docket
                                                                                                                                                            times and date for this safety zone
                                                                                                     where indicated under ADDRESSES.
                                                A rule has implications for federalism                                                                      through Broadcast Notices to Mariners
                                             under Executive Order 13132,                            G. Protest Activities                                  (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct                The Coast Guard respects the First                   (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship               Amendment rights of protesters.                        Information Broadcasts (MSIBs) as
                                             between the national government and                     Protesters are asked to contact the                    appropriate.
                                             the States, or on the distribution of                   person listed in the FOR FURTHER                         Dated: June 25, 2018.
                                             power and responsibilities among the                    INFORMATION CONTACT section to                         K.M. Luttrell,
                                             various levels of government. We have                   coordinate protest activities so that your             Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and                 message can be received without                        Port Sector New Orleans.
                                             have determined that it is consistent                   jeopardizing the safety or security of                 [FR Doc. 2018–14178 Filed 6–29–18; 8:45 am]
                                             with the fundamental federalism                         people, places or vessels.                             BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                             principles and preemption requirements
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.                     List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal                   Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                   DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                             implications under Executive Order                      (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                   SECURITY
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination                    requirements, Security measures,
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,                         Waterways.                                             Coast Guard
                                             because it does not have a substantial                    For the reasons discussed in the
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                     preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                    33 CFR Part 165
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the
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                                                                                                     CFR part 165 as follows:                               [Docket No. USCG–2018–0483]
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,
                                             or on the distribution of power and                     PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                          Safety Zones; Fourth of July Fireworks
                                             responsibilities between the Federal                    AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                         in Captain of the Port San Francisco
                                             Government and Indian tribes. If you                                                                           Zone
                                             believe this rule has implications for                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                             federalism or Indian tribes, please                     continues to read as follows:                          AGENCY:   Coast Guard, DHS.


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                                             ACTION: Notice of enforcement of                                 authorized by the Patrol Commander                    or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily
                                             regulation.                                                      (PATCOM).                                             Rowan, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San
                                                                                                              DATES:  The regulations in 33 CFR                     Francisco; telephone (415) 399–7443 or
                                             SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard will enforce                                                                                email at D11-PF-MarineEvents@
                                             various safety zones within the Captain                          165.1191, Table 1, will be enforced on
                                                                                                              the date ranges identified in the                     uscg.mil.
                                             of the Port San Francisco Zone on
                                             specified dates and times. This action is                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:    The Coast
                                             necessary to ensure the safety of vessels,                       below. The Coast Guard will provide the               Guard will enforce the safety zones
                                             spectators and participants from hazards                         maritime community with extensive                     listed in 33 CFR 165.1191 on the
                                             associated with fireworks. During the                            advance notification of the specific                  specified date ranges as indicated in the
                                             enforcement period, unauthorized                                 safety zone enforcement periods via the               Table below. Specific event times will
                                             persons or vessels are prohibited from                           Local Notice to Mariners.                             be published in the Local Notice to
                                             entering into, transiting through, or                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If                   Mariners at least 20 days prior to the
                                             anchoring in the safety zone, unless                             you have questions on this notice, call               date of each of the events.

                                                                                                                                  TABLE 1
                                                                                                              3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka

                                             Sponsor ..............................      City of Eureka, CA.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Humboldt Bay, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                               4. Fourth of July Fireworks, Crescent City

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Crescent City, CA.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Crescent City Harbor, Crescent City, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           Crescent City Harbor in the navigable waters within a 700-foot radius of the launch platform located on the West
                                                                                            Jetty.

                                                                                                               6. Fourth of July Fireworks, Redwood City

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Various Sponsors.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Redwood City, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           600-foot radius around the fireworks launch platform located on the pier at the Port of Redwood City.

                                                                                                              8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Berkeley Marina

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Berkeley Marina.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     A barge located near Berkeley Pier at approximately 37°51′40″ N, 122°19′19″ W.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the
                                                                                            scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                            9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Various Sponsors.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   Week of July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     A barge located in Richmond Harbor in approximate position 37°54′40″ N, 122°21′05″ W, Richmond, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the
                                                                                            scheduled display. Increases to a 560-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                            10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito

                                             Sponsor ..............................      City of Sausalito.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     1,000 feet off-shore from Sausalito, CA waterfront, north of Spinnaker Restaurant.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
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                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                            11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Martinez

                                             Sponsor ..............................      City of Martinez.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.



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                                                                                                                         TABLE 1—Continued
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Carquinez Strait, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           The area of navigable waters within a 560-foot radius of the launch platform located near Waterfront Park.

                                                                                                             12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Antioch

                                             Sponsor ..............................      City of Antioch.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     San Joaquin River, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the moving fireworks display.

                                                                                                            13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Pittsburg

                                             Sponsor ..............................      City of Pittsburg.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Suisun Bay, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           The area of navigable waters within a 560-foot radius of the launch platform located on a Pittsburg Marina Pier.

                                                                                                         14. Delta Independence Day Celebration Fireworks

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Various Sponsors.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   Week of July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     San Joaquin River, near Mandeville Island, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                             15. Fourth of July Fireworks, Tahoe City, CA

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Various Sponsors.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Off-shore from Common Beach, Tahoe City, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                             16. Fourth of July Fireworks, Glenbrook NV

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Various Sponsors.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Off-shore Glenbrook Beach, NV.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                                         17. Independence Day Fireworks, Kings Beach, CA

                                             Sponsor ..............................      North Tahoe Business Association.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   Week of July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Off-shore from Kings Beach, CA.
                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

                                                                                             18. Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA

                                             Sponsor ..............................      Various Sponsors.
                                             Event Description ...............           Fireworks Display.
                                             Date ....................................   Week of July 4th.
                                             Location ..............................     Off South Lake Tahoe, CA near the NV Border.
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                                             Regulated Area ..................           100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge
                                                                                            and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a
                                                                                            1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.




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                                                                  Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 127 / Monday, July 2, 2018 / Rules and Regulations                                         30875

                                                Under the provisions of 33 CFR                       maritime public and spectators from the                persons and vessels from the hazards
                                             165.1191, unauthorized persons or                       hazards posed by aerial fireworks                      associated with this event on July 3,
                                             vessels are prohibited from entering                    displays. Entry of vessels or persons                  2018.
                                             into, transiting through, or anchoring in               into this zone is prohibited unless
                                                                                                                                                            III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
                                             the safety zone during all applicable                   specifically authorized by the Captain of
                                             effective dates and times, unless                       the Port (COTP) North Carolina or a                       The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
                                             authorized to do so by the PATCOM.                      designated representative.                             under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
                                             Additionally, each person who receives                  DATES: This rule is effective from 8:45                Captain of the Port North Carolina
                                             notice of a lawful order or direction                   p.m. through 9:45 p.m. on July 3, 2018.                (COTP) has determined that potential
                                             issued by an official patrol vessel shall               ADDRESSES: To view documents
                                                                                                                                                            hazards associated with the Surf City
                                             obey the order or direction. The                        mentioned in this preamble as being                    fireworks display on July 3, 2018, is a
                                             PATCOM is empowered to forbid entry                     available in the docket, go to http://                 safety concern for maritime spectators
                                             into and control the regulated area. The                www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–                   during the launch of fireworks on the
                                             PATCOM shall be designated by the                       0604 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                   Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near
                                             Commander, Coast Guard Sector San                       ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                       Surf City, North Carolina. This rule is
                                             Francisco. The PATCOM may, upon                         Folder on the line associated with this                necessary to protect persons and vessels
                                             request, allow the transit of commercial                rule.                                                  from the potential hazards associated
                                             vessels through regulated areas when it                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                                                                                                                            with the aerial fireworks display.
                                             is safe to do so.                                       you have questions on this rule, call or               IV. Discussion of the Rule
                                                This notice is issued under authority                email Petty Officer Matthew Tyson,
                                             of 33 CFR 165.1191 and 5 U.S.C. 552 a).                                                                           This rule establishes a safety zone
                                                                                                     Waterways Management Division, U.S.                    from 8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on July
                                             In addition to this notice in the Federal               Coast Guard Sector North Carolina,
                                             Register, the Coast Guard will provide                                                                         3, 2018. The safety zone will include all
                                                                                                     Wilmington, NC; telephone 910–772–                     navigable waters within a 100 yard
                                             the maritime community with extensive                   2221, email Matthew.I.Tyson@uscg.mil.
                                             advance notification of the safety zone                                                                        radius of the fireworks launch location
                                                                                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                             at approximate position: Latitude
                                             and its enforcement period via the Local
                                             Notice to Mariners.                                     I. Table of Abbreviations                              34°25′46″ N, longitude 077°33′01″ W, on
                                                If the Captain of the Port determines                                                                       the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near
                                                                                                     CFR Code of Federal Regulations                        Surf City, North Carolina. This safety
                                             that the regulated area need not be                     DHS Department of Homeland Security
                                             enforced for the full duration stated in                FR Federal Register                                    zone is being established for the safety
                                             this notice, a Broadcast Notice to                      NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                     of the maritime spectators observing the
                                             Mariners may be used to grant general                   § Section                                              fireworks display. No vessel or person
                                             permission to enter the regulated area.                 U.S.C. United States Code                              will be permitted to enter the safety
                                                                                                     COTP Captain of the Port                               zone without obtaining permission from
                                               Dated: June 26, 2018.                                                                                        the COTP or a designated
                                             Rebecca W. Deakin,                                      II. Background Information and
                                                                                                     Regulatory History                                     representative. All vessels within this
                                             Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard,                                                                        safety zone when this section becomes
                                             Chief, Waterways Management Division,                      The Coast Guard is issuing this                     effective must depart the zone
                                             Sector San Francisco, By Direction.                     temporary rule without prior notice and                immediately. To request permission to
                                             [FR Doc. 2018–14131 Filed 6–29–18; 8:45 am]             opportunity to comment pursuant to                     remain in, enter, or transit through the
                                             BILLING CODE 9110–04–P                                  authority under section 4(a) of the                    safety zone, vessels should contact the
                                                                                                     Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5                  COTP or a designated representative of
                                                                                                     U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                         the COTP through the Coast Guard
                                             DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND                                  authorizes an agency to issue a rule                   Sector North Carolina Command Duty
                                             SECURITY                                                without prior notice and opportunity to                Officer, Wilmington, North Carolina, at
                                                                                                     comment when the agency for good                       telephone number 910–343–3882, or on
                                             Coast Guard                                             cause finds that those procedures are                  VHF–FM marine band radio channel 13
                                                                                                     ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary              (165.65 MHz) or channel 16 (156.8
                                             33 CFR Part 165                                         to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.               MHz).
                                             [Docket Number USCG–2018–0604]                          553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
                                                                                                     good cause exists for not publishing a                 V. Regulatory Analyses
                                             RIN 1625–AA00                                           notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                     We developed this rule after
                                                                                                     with respect to this rule because it is                considering numerous statutes and
                                             Safety Zone; Atlantic Intracoastal
                                                                                                     impracticable and contrary to the public               Executive orders related to rulemaking.
                                             Waterway, Surf City, NC
                                                                                                     interest. The publishing of an NPRM                    Below we summarize our analyses
                                             AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.                            would be impracticable and contrary to                 based on a number of these statutes and
                                             ACTION:   Temporary final rule.                         the public interest since a final rule                 Executive orders, and we discuss First
                                                                                                     needs to be in place by July 3, 2018, to               Amendment rights of protestors.
                                             SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is                           minimize potential danger to the
                                             establishing a temporary safety zone for                participants and the public during the                 A. Regulatory Planning and Review
                                             the navigable waters of the Atlantic                    event.                                                    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
                                             Intracoastal Waterway near Surf City,                      Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast                 direct agencies to assess the costs and
                                             North Carolina, in support of a                         Guard finds that good cause exists for                 benefits of available regulatory
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                                             fireworks display on July 3, 2018. This                 making this rule effective less than 30                alternatives and, if regulation is
                                             temporary safety zone is intended to                    days after publication in the Federal                  necessary, to select regulatory
                                             restrict vessel traffic from a portion of               Register. Delaying the effective date of               approaches that maximize net benefits.
                                             the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway                      this rule would be impracticable and                   Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
                                             during the Surf City fireworks display to               contrary to public interest because                    to control regulatory costs through a
                                             protect the life and property of the                    immediate action is needed to protect                  budgeting process. This rule has not


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Document Created: 2018-06-30 00:17:40
Document Modified: 2018-06-30 00:17:40
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
ActionNotice of enforcement of regulation.
DatesThe regulations in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, will be enforced on the date ranges identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. The Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance notification of the specific safety zone enforcement periods via the Local Notice to Mariners.
ContactIf you have questions on this notice, call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily Rowan, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco; telephone (415) 399-7443 or email at D11-PF- [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 30872 

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