83_FR_31180 83 FR 31052 - Safety Zone; Lower Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, LA

83 FR 31052 - Safety Zone; Lower Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, LA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 128 (July 3, 2018)

Page Range31052-31054
FR Document2018-14243

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Tchefuncte River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of persons, vessels, and the marine environment near Madisonville, LA, during a fireworks display on July 4, 2018. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans or a designated representative.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 128 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14243]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0332]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Lower Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
certain navigable waters of the

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Tchefuncte River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of 
persons, vessels, and the marine environment near Madisonville, LA, 
during a fireworks display on July 4, 2018. This regulation prohibits 
persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by 
the Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans or a designated 
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m. on July 4, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0332 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 Lieutenant Commander Howard Vacco, Sector New Orleans, 
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504-365-2281, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MM Mile marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On April 4, 2018, Geaux Pyro, notified the Coast Guard that it 
would be conducting a fireworks display from 8 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. 
on July 4, 2018, for a July 4th celebration. The fireworks are to be 
launched from a barge on the Tchefuncte River, at approximate position 
30[deg]24'11.63'' N, 090[deg]09'17.39'' W, in front of the Madisonville 
Town Hall. In response, on April 17, 2018, the Coast Guard published a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Safety Zone; Lower 
Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, LA'' (83 FR 16815). There we stated why 
we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory 
action related to this fireworks display. During the comment period 
that ended May 17, 2018, we received no comments.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231. The Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans (COTP) has determined 
that potential hazards associated with the fireworks to be used in this 
July 4, 2018 display will be a safety concern for anyone within a 100-
yard radius of the fireworks barge. The purpose of this rule is to 
ensure safety of persons, vessels, and the marine environment before, 
during, and after the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published April 
17, 2018. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from 
the proposed rule in the NPRM.
    This rule establishes a temporary safety zone from 8 p.m. through 9 
p.m. on July 4, 2018. The safety zone would cover all navigable waters 
of the Tchefuncte River within 100-yards of a barge at approximate 
position 30[deg]24'11.63'' N, 090[deg]09'17.39'' W, in front of the 
Madisonville Town Hall in Madisonville, LA. The duration of the zone is 
intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable waters 
before, during, and after the scheduled 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. fireworks 
display. No vessel or person would be permitted to enter the safety 
zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated 
representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, 
or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the 
operational control of USCG Sector New Orleans.
    Vessels requiring entry into this safety zone must request 
permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They may be 
contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67 or by telephone at (504) 365-2200. 
Persons and vessels permitted to enter this safety zone must transit at 
their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued 
by the COTP or a designated representative. The COTP or a designated 
representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to 
Mariners of any changes in the planned schedule.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we 
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control 
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt 
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size and 
duration of the temporary safety zone. This temporary safety zone is 
for only one hour and will only encompass a 100-yard section on the 
Tchefuncte River. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners (BNM) via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, 
and the rule allows vessels to seek permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic 
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The

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

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the 
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is 
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively 
have a significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule 
involves a safety zone lasting one hour that would prohibit entry 
within a 100-yard radius of a barge at approximate position of 
30[deg]24'11.63'' N, 090[deg]09'17.39'' W, on the Tchefuncte River. It 
is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of 
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A 
Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is 
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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


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2. Add Sec.  165.T08-0332 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T08-0332   Safety Zone; Tchefuncte River, New Orleans, LA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable 
waters of the Tchefuncte River, 100-yards around a barge at approximate 
position 30[deg]24'11.63'' N, 090[deg]09'17.39'' W, in front of the 
Madisonville Town Hall in Madisonville, LA.
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 8 p.m. through 
9 p.m. on July 4, 2018.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23, entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically 
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans (COTP) or 
designated representative. A designated representative is a 
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard 
assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector New 
Orleans.
    (2) Vessels requiring entry into this safety zone must request 
permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They may be 
contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67 or by telephone at (504) 365-2200.
    (3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this safety zone must 
transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful 
directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative.
    (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative 
will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to Mariners of any 
changes in the planned schedule.

    Dated: June 27, 2018.
K.M. Luttrell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans.
[FR Doc. 2018-14243 Filed 7-2-18; 8:45 am]
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                                              wish to comment on actions by                            U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                             (b) Enforcement period. The zone
                                              employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                    determined that this action is one of a               described in paragraph (a) of this
                                              888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                       category of actions that do not                       section will be enforced from 9:00 a.m.
                                              Coast Guard will not retaliate against                   individually or cumulatively have a                   until approximately 10:30 p.m. on July
                                              small entities that question or complain                 significant effect on the human                       4, 2018. The Captain of the Port San
                                              about this rule or any policy or action                  environment. This rule involves a safety              Francisco (COTP) will notify the
                                              of the Coast Guard.                                      zone of limited size and duration. It is              maritime community of periods during
                                                                                                       categorically excluded from further                   which this zone will be enforced via
                                              C. Collection of Information
                                                                                                       review under Categorical Exclusion                    Broadcast Notice to Mariners in
                                                This rule will not call for a new                      L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS                  accordance with § 165.7.
                                              collection of information under the                      Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,                        (c) Definitions. As used in this
                                              Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                      Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental                    section, ‘‘designated representative’’
                                              U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                       Consideration supporting this                         means a Coast Guard Patrol
                                              D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                          determination is available in the docket              Commander, including a Coast Guard
                                              Governments                                              where indicated under ADDRESSES.                      coxswain, petty officer, or other officer
                                                                                                                                                             on a Coast Guard vessel or a Federal,
                                                 A rule has implications for federalism                G. Protest Activities
                                                                                                                                                             State, or local officer designated by or
                                              under Executive Order 13132,                               The Coast Guard respects the First                  assisting the COTP in the enforcement
                                              Federalism, if it has a substantial direct               Amendment rights of protesters.                       of the safety zone.
                                              effect on the States, on the relationship                Protesters are asked to contact the                      (d) Regulations. (1) Under the general
                                              between the national government and                      person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      regulations in subpart C of this part,
                                              the States, or on the distribution of                    INFORMATION CONTACT section to                        entry into, transiting or anchoring
                                              power and responsibilities among the                     coordinate protest activities so that your            within this safety zone is prohibited
                                              various levels of government. We have                    message can be received without                       unless authorized by the COTP or the
                                              analyzed this rule under that Order and                  jeopardizing the safety or security of                COTP’s designated representative.
                                              have determined that it is consistent                    people, places or vessels.                               (2) The safety zone is closed to all
                                              with the fundamental federalism                                                                                vessel traffic, except as may be
                                              principles and preemption requirements                   List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                                                                             permitted by the COTP or a designated
                                              described in Executive Order 13132.                        Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  representative.
                                                 Also, this rule does not have tribal                  (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                     (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter
                                              implications under Executive Order                       requirements, Security measures,                      or operate within the safety zone must
                                              13175, Consultation and Coordination                     Waterways.                                            contact the COTP or a designated
                                              with Indian Tribal Governments,                            For the reasons discussed in the                    representative to obtain permission to
                                              because it does not have a substantial                   preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   do so. Vessel operators given permission
                                              direct effect on one or more Indian                      CFR part 165 as follows:                              to enter or operate in the safety zone
                                              tribes, on the relationship between the                                                                        must comply with all directions given to
                                              Federal Government and Indian tribes,                    PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                         them by the COTP or a designated
                                              or on the distribution of power and                      AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        representative. Persons and vessels may
                                              responsibilities between the Federal                                                                           request permission to enter the safety
                                              Government and Indian tribes. If you                     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                                                                                                                             zone on VHF–23A or through the 24-
                                              believe this rule has implications for                   continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                             hour Command Center at telephone
                                              federalism or Indian tribes, please                        Authority: 33 U.S.C 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;            (415) 399–3547.
                                              contact the person listed in the FOR                     33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                                                                       Department of Homeland Security Delegation              Dated: June 27, 2018.
                                              FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
                                              above.                                                   No. 0170.1.                                           Anthony J. Ceraolo,
                                                                                                       ■ 2. Add § 165.T11–938 to read as                     Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                              E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                                                                                Port, San Francisco.
                                                                                                       follows:
                                                The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                                                                             [FR Doc. 2018–14269 Filed 7–2–18; 8:45 am]
                                              of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                    § 165.T11–938 Safety Zone; City of Benicia            BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                              Federal agencies to assess the effects of                4th of July Fireworks Display, Carquinez
                                              their discretionary regulatory actions. In               Strait, Benicia, CA.
                                              particular, the Act addresses actions                       (a) Location. The following area is a              DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                              that may result in the expenditure by a                  safety zone: all navigable waters of San              SECURITY
                                              State, local, or tribal government, in the               Francisco Bay within 100 feet of the
                                              aggregate, or by the private sector of                   fireworks barge during loading at Pier                Coast Guard
                                              $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                 50, as well as transit and arrival to
                                              more in any one year. Though this rule                   launching location in Carquinez Strait,               33 CFR Part 165
                                              will not result in such expenditure, we                  Benicia, CA. From 9:00 a.m. until                     [Docket Number USCG–2018–0332]
                                              do discuss the effects of this rule                      approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 4, 2018,
                                                                                                       the fireworks barge will be loading at                RIN 1625–AA00
                                              elsewhere in this preamble.
                                                                                                       Pier 50, San Francisco, CA. The safety
                                              F. Environment                                           zone will expand to all navigable waters              Safety Zone; Lower Tchefuncte River,
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                                                We have analyzed this rule under                       around and under the firework barge                   Madisonville, LA
                                              Department of Homeland Security                          within a radius of 1,000 feet in                      AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                              Management Directive 023–01 and                          approximate positions 38°02′49″ N,                    ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                              Commandant Instruction M16475.1D,                        122°10′02″ W (NAD 83), 30 minutes
                                              which guide the Coast Guard in                           prior to the start of the 20-minute                   SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is
                                              complying with the National                              fireworks display, scheduled to begin at              establishing a temporary safety zone for
                                              Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42                     9:30 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                            certain navigable waters of the


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                                              Tchefuncte River. This action is                         be used in this July 4, 2018 display will             Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
                                              necessary to provide for the safety of                   be a safety concern for anyone within a               to control regulatory costs through a
                                              persons, vessels, and the marine                         100-yard radius of the fireworks barge.               budgeting process. This rule has not
                                              environment near Madisonville, LA,                       The purpose of this rule is to ensure                 been designated a ‘‘significant
                                              during a fireworks display on July 4,                    safety of persons, vessels, and the                   regulatory action,’’ under Executive
                                              2018. This regulation prohibits persons                  marine environment before, during, and                Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has
                                              and vessels from being in the safety                     after the scheduled event.                            not been reviewed by the Office of
                                              zone unless authorized by the Captain                                                                          Management and Budget (OMB), and
                                                                                                       IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
                                              of the Port Sector New Orleans or a                                                                            pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
                                                                                                       and the Rule
                                              designated representative.                                                                                     from the requirements of Executive
                                              DATES: This rule is effective from 8 p.m.                   As noted above, we received no                     Order 13771.
                                              through 9 p.m. on July 4, 2018.                          comments on our NPRM published                           This regulatory action determination
                                                                                                       April 17, 2018. There are no changes in               is based on the size and duration of the
                                              ADDRESSES: To view documents
                                                                                                       the regulatory text of this rule from the             temporary safety zone. This temporary
                                              mentioned in this preamble as being
                                                                                                       proposed rule in the NPRM.                            safety zone is for only one hour and will
                                              available in the docket, go to http://                      This rule establishes a temporary                  only encompass a 100-yard section on
                                              www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–                     safety zone from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m.                the Tchefuncte River. Moreover, the
                                              0332 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                     on July 4, 2018. The safety zone would                Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast
                                              ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                         cover all navigable waters of the                     Notice to Mariners (BNM) via VHF–FM
                                              Folder on the line associated with this                  Tchefuncte River within 100-yards of a                marine channel 16 about the zone, and
                                              rule.                                                    barge at approximate position                         the rule allows vessels to seek
                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If                      30°24′11.63″ N, 090°09′17.39″ W, in                   permission to enter the zone.
                                              you have questions on this rule, call or                 front of the Madisonville Town Hall in
                                              email Lieutenant Commander Howard                                                                              B. Impact on Small Entities
                                                                                                       Madisonville, LA. The duration of the
                                              Vacco, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast                    zone is intended to ensure the safety of                 The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                              Guard; telephone 504–365–2281, email                     vessels and these navigable waters                    1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                              Howard.K.Vacco@uscg.mil.                                 before, during, and after the scheduled               requires Federal agencies to consider
                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. fireworks display.                the potential impact of regulations on
                                                                                                       No vessel or person would be permitted                small entities during rulemaking. The
                                              I. Table of Abbreviations
                                                                                                       to enter the safety zone without                      term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                              CFR Code of Federal Regulations                          obtaining permission from the COTP or                 businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                              COTP Captain of the Port Sector New                                                                            that are independently owned and
                                                                                                       a designated representative. A
                                                Orleans                                                                                                      operated and are not dominant in their
                                              DHS Department of Homeland Security                      designated representative is a
                                                                                                       commissioned, warrant, or petty officer               fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                              FR Federal Register
                                              MM Mile marker                                           of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to                   with populations of less than 50,000.
                                              NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                       units under the operational control of                The Coast Guard received no comments
                                              § Section                                                USCG Sector New Orleans.                              from the Small Business Administration
                                              U.S.C. United States Code                                   Vessels requiring entry into this safety           on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard
                                                                                                       zone must request permission from the                 certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
                                              II. Background Information and                                                                                 rule will not have a significant
                                                                                                       COTP or a designated representative.
                                              Regulatory History                                                                                             economic impact on a substantial
                                                                                                       They may be contacted on VHF–FM
                                                 On April 4, 2018, Geaux Pyro,                         Channel 16 or 67 or by telephone at                   number of small entities.
                                              notified the Coast Guard that it would                   (504) 365–2200. Persons and vessels                      While some owners or operators of
                                              be conducting a fireworks display from                   permitted to enter this safety zone must              vessels intending to transit the safety
                                              8 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. on July 4,                      transit at their slowest safe speed and               zone may be small entities, for the
                                              2018, for a July 4th celebration. The                    comply with all lawful directions issued              reasons stated in section IV.A above,
                                              fireworks are to be launched from a                      by the COTP or a designated                           this proposed rule would not have a
                                              barge on the Tchefuncte River, at                        representative. The COTP or a                         significant economic impact on any
                                              approximate position 30°24′11.63″ N,                     designated representative will inform                 vessel owner or operator.
                                              090°09′17.39″ W, in front of the                         the public through Broadcast Notices to                  Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                              Madisonville Town Hall. In response,                     Mariners of any changes in the planned                Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                              on April 17, 2018, the Coast Guard                       schedule.                                             Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                              published a notice of proposed                                                                                 we want to assist small entities in
                                              rulemaking (NPRM) titled ‘‘Safety Zone;                  V. Regulatory Analyses                                understanding this rule. If the rule
                                              Lower Tchefuncte River, Madisonville,                      We developed this rule after                        would affect your small business,
                                              LA’’ (83 FR 16815). There we stated                      considering numerous statutes and                     organization, or governmental
                                              why we issued the NPRM, and invited                      Executive orders related to rulemaking.               jurisdiction and you have questions
                                              comments on our proposed regulatory                      Below we summarize our analyses                       concerning its provisions or options for
                                              action related to this fireworks display.                based on a number of these statutes and               compliance, please contact the person
                                              During the comment period that ended                     Executive orders, and we discuss First                listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                              May 17, 2018, we received no                             Amendment rights of protestors.                       CONTACT section.
                                              comments.                                                                                                         Small businesses may send comments
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                                                                                                       A. Regulatory Planning and Review                     on the actions of Federal employees
                                              III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                      Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                                 The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                  direct agencies to assess the costs and               compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                              under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The                   benefits of available regulatory                      the Small Business and Agriculture
                                              Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans                   alternatives and, if regulation is                    Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                              (COTP) has determined that potential                     necessary, to select regulatory                       and the Regional Small Business
                                              hazards associated with the fireworks to                 approaches that maximize net benefits.                Regulatory Fairness Boards. The


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                                              Ombudsman evaluates these actions                        National Environmental Policy Act of                  the Port Sector New Orleans (COTP) or
                                              annually and rates each agency’s                         1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                 designated representative. A designated
                                              responsiveness to small business. If you                 determined that this action is one of a               representative is a commissioned,
                                              wish to comment on actions by                            category of actions that do not                       warrant, or petty officer of the U.S.
                                              employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                    individually or cumulatively have a                   Coast Guard assigned to units under the
                                              888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                       significant effect on the human                       operational control of USCG Sector New
                                              Coast Guard will not retaliate against                   environment. This proposed rule                       Orleans.
                                              small entities that question or complain                 involves a safety zone lasting one hour                  (2) Vessels requiring entry into this
                                              about this rule or any policy or action                  that would prohibit entry within a 100-               safety zone must request permission
                                              of the Coast Guard.                                      yard radius of a barge at approximate                 from the COTP or a designated
                                                                                                       position of 30°24′11.63″ N,                           representative. They may be contacted
                                              C. Collection of Information
                                                                                                       090°09′17.39″ W, on the Tchefuncte                    on VHF–FM Channel 16 or 67 or by
                                                This rule will not call for a new                      River. It is categorically excluded from              telephone at (504) 365–2200.
                                              collection of information under the                      further review under paragraph L60(a)                    (3) Persons and vessels permitted to
                                              Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                      of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS                         enter this safety zone must transit at
                                              U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                       Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,                     their slowest safe speed and comply
                                              D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                          Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental                    with all lawful directions issued by the
                                              Governments                                              Consideration supporting this                         COTP or the designated representative.
                                                                                                       determination is available in the docket                 (d) Information broadcasts. The COTP
                                                 A rule has implications for federalism                where indicated under ADDRESSES.                      or a designated representative will
                                              under Executive Order 13132,                                                                                   inform the public through Broadcast
                                              Federalism, if it has a substantial direct               G. Protest Activities
                                                                                                                                                             Notices to Mariners of any changes in
                                              effect on the States, on the relationship                  The Coast Guard respects the First                  the planned schedule.
                                              between the national government and                      Amendment rights of protesters.
                                              the States, or on the distribution of                                                                            Dated: June 27, 2018.
                                                                                                       Protesters are asked to contact the
                                              power and responsibilities among the                                                                           K.M. Luttrell,
                                                                                                       person listed in the FOR FURTHER
                                              various levels of government. We have                    INFORMATION CONTACT section to                        Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                              analyzed this rule under that Order and                                                                        Port Sector New Orleans.
                                                                                                       coordinate protest activities so that your
                                              have determined that it is consistent                    message can be received without                       [FR Doc. 2018–14243 Filed 7–2–18; 8:45 am]
                                              with the fundamental federalism                          jeopardizing the safety or security of                BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                              principles and preemption requirements                   people, places or vessels.
                                              described in Executive Order 13132.
                                                 Also, this rule does not have tribal                  List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                   DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                              implications under Executive Order                         Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  SECURITY
                                              13175, Consultation and Coordination                     (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
                                              with Indian Tribal Governments,                          requirements, Security measures,                      Coast Guard
                                              because it does not have a substantial                   Waterways.
                                              direct effect on one or more Indian                                                                            33 CFR Part 165
                                                                                                         For the reasons discussed in the
                                              tribes, on the relationship between the                  preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   [Docket No. USCG–2018–0621]
                                              Federal Government and Indian tribes,                    CFR part 165 as follows:
                                              or on the distribution of power and                                                                            RIN 1625–AA00
                                              responsibilities between the Federal                     PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
                                              Government and Indian tribes. If you                     AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        Safety Zone: Red, White and Tahoe
                                              believe this rule has implications for                                                                         Blue Fireworks, Incline Village, NV
                                              federalism or Indian tribes, please                      ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                                                                                                                             AGENCY:  Coast Guard, DHS.
                                              contact the person listed in the FOR                     continues to read as follows:
                                                                                                                                                             ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
                                              FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.                       Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
                                                                                                                                                             regulation.
                                                                                                       33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                              E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                          Department of Homeland Security Delegation            SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard will enforce
                                                The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                       No. 0170.1.
                                                                                                                                                             the safety zone for Red, White and
                                              of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                    ■ 2. Add § 165.T08–0332 to read as                    Tahoe Blue Fireworks display in the
                                              Federal agencies to assess the effects of                follows:                                              Captain of the Port, San Francisco area
                                              their discretionary regulatory actions. In                                                                     of responsibility during the dates and
                                              particular, the Act addresses actions                    § 165.T08–0332 Safety Zone; Tchefuncte
                                                                                                       River, New Orleans, LA.                               times noted below. This action is
                                              that may result in the expenditure by a                                                                        necessary to ensure the safety of vessels,
                                              State, local, or tribal government, in the                 (a) Location. The following area is a
                                                                                                                                                             spectators and participants from hazards
                                              aggregate, or by the private sector of                   safety zone: All navigable waters of the
                                                                                                                                                             associated with fireworks. During the
                                              $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                 Tchefuncte River, 100-yards around a
                                                                                                                                                             enforcement period, unauthorized
                                              more in any one year. Though this rule                   barge at approximate position
                                                                                                                                                             persons or vessels are prohibited from
                                              will not result in such an expenditure,                  30°24′11.63″ N, 090°09′17.39″ W, in
                                                                                                                                                             entering into, transiting through, or
                                              we do discuss the effects of this rule                   front of the Madisonville Town Hall in
                                                                                                                                                             anchoring in the safety zone, unless
                                              elsewhere in this preamble.                              Madisonville, LA.
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                                                                                                                                                             authorized by the Patrol Commander
                                                                                                          (b) Effective period. This section is
                                              F. Environment                                                                                                 (PATCOM).
                                                                                                       effective from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m. on
                                                We have analyzed this rule under                       July 4, 2018.                                         DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
                                              Department of Homeland Security                             (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with            165.1191, Table 1, Item number 19, will
                                              Directive 023–01 and Commandant                          the general regulations in § 165.23, entry            be enforced from 7:30 a.m. on July 3,
                                              Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                   into this zone is prohibited unless                   2018 through 10:30 p.m. on July, 4,
                                              Coast Guard in complying with the                        specifically authorized by the Captain of             2018.


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Document Created: 2018-07-02 23:56:21
Document Modified: 2018-07-02 23:56:21
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionTemporary final rule.
DatesThis rule is effective from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m. on July 4, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email Lieutenant Commander Howard Vacco, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504-365-2281, email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 31052 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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