83_FR_32342 83 FR 32208 - Safety Zone; Alaska Marine Highway System Port Valdez Ferry Terminal, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK

83 FR 32208 - Safety Zone; Alaska Marine Highway System Port Valdez Ferry Terminal, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 134 (July 12, 2018)

Page Range32208-32209
FR Document2018-14863

The Coast Guard is republishing its 2014 rule that established a permanent safety zone on the navigable waters of Port Valdez within a 200-yard radius of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Port Valdez Ferry Terminal. The safety zone restricts all vessels except AMHS vessels from entering within 200-yards of the AMHS Port Valdez Ferry Terminal whenever an AMHS ferry is underway within 200 yards of the terminal and there is a declared Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property and the environment during periods of vessel traffic congestion during a declared Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 134 (Thursday, July 12, 2018)
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

RIN 1625-AA00
[Docket Number USCG-2018-0578]


Safety Zone; Alaska Marine Highway System Port Valdez Ferry 
Terminal, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is republishing its 2014 rule that established 
a permanent safety zone on the navigable waters of Port Valdez within a 
200-yard radius of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Port Valdez 
Ferry Terminal. The safety zone restricts all vessels except AMHS 
vessels from entering within 200-yards of the AMHS Port Valdez Ferry 
Terminal whenever an AMHS ferry is underway within 200 yards of the 
terminal and there is a declared Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener. This 
safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property 
and the environment during periods of vessel traffic congestion during 
a declared Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.

DATES: This rule is effective July 12, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0578 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 about this 
rulemaking, call or email LTJG, Carlos M. Quintero, MSU Valdez, U.S. 
Coast Guard; telephone 907-835-7209, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

AMHS Alaska Marine Highway System
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the 
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision 
authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those 
procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking with 
respect to this rule because it is unnecessary to do so. This is a 
republication, without change, of a previously issued rule.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause 
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists because it is unnecessary to do so. This is a 
republication, without change of a previously issued rule.
    On February 4, 2014, the Coast Guard published a rule that 
established a permanent safety zone on the navigable waters of Port 
Valdez within a 200-yard radius of the Alaska Marine Highway System 
(AMHS) Port Valdez Ferry Terminal (79 FR 6468). The safety zone 
restricts all vessels except AMHS vessels from entering within 200-
yards of the AMHS Port Valdez Ferry Terminal whenever an AMHS ferry is 
underway within 200 yards of the terminal and there is a declared 
Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener. That original rule, however, 
contained a clerical error that prevented the Office of the Federal 
Register from codifying the rule into the Code of Federal Regulations. 
The 2014 final rule inadvertently used a pre-existing number assigned 
to a different regulation. Because the rule could not be codified at 
the stated location, the Office of the Federal Register, instead, added 
an editorial note to 33 CFR 165.1712 noting the publication of the 2014 
AMHS Port Valdez Ferry Terminal rule.
    The purpose of this rule is to republish that 2014 rule, without 
change, to a different section number so that it can be codified into 
the Code of Federal Regulations.
    The authority to re-issue this safety zone is 33 U.S.C. 1231. This 
safety zone continues to be necessary to provide for the safety of 
life, property and the environment during periods of vessel traffic 
congestion during a declared Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.

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.

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 fact that this is a republication, 
without change, of a previously published rule.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you 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

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about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the 
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is 
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively 
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves 
the republication, without change, of a previously published rule. It 
is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60a 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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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

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2. Add Sec.  165.1714 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.1712a  Safety Zone; Alaska Marine Highway System Port Valdez 
Ferry Terminal, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable 
waters of Port Valdez extending 200 yards in all directions from the 
edges of the Alaska Marine Highway System Terminal dock located in Port 
Valdez at 61[deg]07'26'' N and 146[deg]21'50'' W.
    (b) Enforcement period. The rule will be enforced whenever there is 
an Alaska Marine Highway System Ferry vessel transiting within the area 
described in paragraph (a) of this section and there is a Commercial 
Salmon Fishery Opener that includes the navigable waters within the 
safety zone. Each enforcement period will be announced by a broadcast 
notice to mariners when the Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener is 
announced.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) The term ``designated representative'' means any Coast Guard 
commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has 
been designated by the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, to 
act on his or her behalf.
    (2) The term ``official patrol vessel'' may consist of any Coast 
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels 
assigned or approved by the COTP, Prince William Sound.
    (3) The term ``AMHS vessel'' means any vessel owned or operated by 
the Alaska Marine Highway System, including, but not limited to: M/V 
AURORA, M/V CHENEGA, M/V COLUMBIA, M/V FAIRWEATHER, M/V KENNICOTT, M/V 
LECONTE, M/V LITUYA, M/V MALASPINA, M/V MATANUSKA, M/V TAKU and M/V 
TUSTUMENA.
    (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 
165.23, as well as the requirements in paragraphs (d)(2) through (5) of 
this section, apply.
    (2) No vessels, except for AMHS ferries and vessels owned or 
operated by AMHS will be allowed to transit the safety zone without the 
permission of the COTP Prince William Sound or the designated 
representative during periods of enforcement.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the COTP or the designated representative. Upon being hailed by a U.S. 
Coast Guard vessel or other official patrol vessel by siren, radio, 
flashing light or other means, the operator of the hailed vessel shall 
proceed as directed.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the 
regulated area may contact the COTP or the designated representative 
via VHF channel 16 or 907-835-7205 (Prince William Sound Vessel Traffic 
Service) to request permission to do so.
    (5) The COTP, Prince William Sound may be aided by other Federal, 
state, borough, and local law enforcement officials in the enforcement 
of this regulation. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary 
may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

    Dated: July 6, 2018.
M.R. Franklin,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound.
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                                           DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND                                   provision authorizes an agency to issue               based on a number of these statutes and
                                           SECURITY                                                 a rule without prior notice and                       Executive orders.
                                                                                                    opportunity to comment when the
                                           Coast Guard                                                                                                    A. Regulatory Planning and Review
                                                                                                    agency for good cause finds that those
                                                                                                    procedures are impracticable,                            Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
                                           33 CFR Part 165                                          unnecessary, or contrary to the public                direct agencies to assess the costs and
                                           RIN 1625–AA00                                            interest. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the               benefits of available regulatory
                                                                                                    Coast Guard finds that good cause exists              alternatives and, if regulation is
                                           [Docket Number USCG–2018–0578]                           for not publishing a notice of proposed               necessary, to select regulatory
                                                                                                    rulemaking with respect to this rule                  approaches that maximize net benefits.
                                           Safety Zone; Alaska Marine Highway                       because it is unnecessary to do so. This              Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
                                           System Port Valdez Ferry Terminal,                       is a republication, without change, of a              to control regulatory costs through a
                                           Port Valdez; Valdez, AK                                  previously issued rule.                               budgeting process. This rule has not
                                           AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.                                Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast                been designated a ‘‘significant
                                           ACTION:   Final rule.                                    Guard finds that good cause exists for                regulatory action,’’ under Executive
                                                                                                    making this rule effective less than 30               Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has
                                           SUMMARY:    The Coast Guard is                           days after publication in the Federal                 not been reviewed by the Office of
                                           republishing its 2014 rule that                          Register. The Coast Guard finds that                  Management and Budget (OMB), and
                                           established a permanent safety zone on                   good cause exists because it is                       pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
                                           the navigable waters of Port Valdez                      unnecessary to do so. This is a                       from the requirements of Executive
                                           within a 200-yard radius of the Alaska                   republication, without change of a                    Order 13771. This regulatory action
                                           Marine Highway System (AMHS) Port                        previously issued rule.                               determination is based on the fact that
                                           Valdez Ferry Terminal. The safety zone                      On February 4, 2014, the Coast Guard               this is a republication, without change,
                                           restricts all vessels except AMHS                        published a rule that established a                   of a previously published rule.
                                           vessels from entering within 200-yards                   permanent safety zone on the navigable                B. Impact on Small Entities
                                           of the AMHS Port Valdez Ferry                            waters of Port Valdez within a 200-yard
                                           Terminal whenever an AMHS ferry is                       radius of the Alaska Marine Highway                      The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                           underway within 200 yards of the                         System (AMHS) Port Valdez Ferry                       1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                           terminal and there is a declared                         Terminal (79 FR 6468). The safety zone                requires federal agencies to consider the
                                           Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.                        restricts all vessels except AMHS                     potential impact of regulations on small
                                           This safety zone is necessary to provide                 vessels from entering within 200-yards                entities during rulemaking. The term
                                           for the safety of life, property and the                 of the AMHS Port Valdez Ferry                         ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                           environment during periods of vessel                     Terminal whenever an AMHS ferry is                    businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                           traffic congestion during a declared                     underway within 200 yards of the                      that are independently owned and
                                           Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.                        terminal and there is a declared                      operated and are not dominant in their
                                           DATES: This rule is effective July 12,                   Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.                     fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                           2018.                                                    That original rule, however, contained a              with populations of less than 50,000.
                                                                                                    clerical error that prevented the Office              The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
                                           ADDRESSES:   To view documents
                                                                                                    of the Federal Register from codifying                605(b) that this rule will not have a
                                           mentioned in this preamble as being
                                                                                                    the rule into the Code of Federal                     significant economic impact on a
                                           available in the docket, go to http://
                                                                                                    Regulations. The 2014 final rule                      substantial number of small entities.
                                           www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–
                                           0578 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                     inadvertently used a pre-existing                        Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                           ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                         number assigned to a different                        Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                           Folder on the line associated with this                  regulation. Because the rule could not                Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                           rule.                                                    be codified at the stated location, the               we want to assist small entities in
                                                                                                    Office of the Federal Register, instead,              understanding this rule. If the rule
                                           FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                                                                    added an editorial note to 33 CFR                     would affect your small business,
                                           you have questions about this                            165.1712 noting the publication of the                organization, or governmental
                                           rulemaking, call or email LTJG, Carlos                   2014 AMHS Port Valdez Ferry Terminal                  jurisdiction and you have questions
                                           M. Quintero, MSU Valdez, U.S. Coast                      rule.                                                 concerning its provisions or options for
                                           Guard; telephone 907–835–7209, email                        The purpose of this rule is to                     compliance, please contact the person
                                           Carlos.M.Quintero@uscg.mil.                              republish that 2014 rule, without                     listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               change, to a different section number so              CONTACT section. Small businesses may
                                           I. Table of Abbreviations                                that it can be codified into the Code of              send comments on the actions of federal
                                                                                                    Federal Regulations.                                  employees who enforce, or otherwise
                                           AMHS Alaska Marine Highway System                                                                              determine compliance with, federal
                                                                                                       The authority to re-issue this safety
                                           CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                           DHS Department of Homeland Security                      zone is 33 U.S.C. 1231. This safety zone              regulations to the Small Business and
                                           FR Federal Register                                      continues to be necessary to provide for              Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement
                                           § Section                                                the safety of life, property and the                  Ombudsman and the Regional Small
                                           U.S.C. United States Code                                environment during periods of vessel                  Business Regulatory Fairness Boards.
                                                                                                    traffic congestion during a declared                  The Ombudsman evaluates these
                                           II. Background Information and                           Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener.                     actions annually and rates each agency’s
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                                           Regulatory History                                                                                             responsiveness to small business. If you
                                                                                                    V. Regulatory Analyses
                                             The Coast Guard is issuing this rule                                                                         wish to comment on actions by
                                           without prior notice and opportunity to                    We developed this rule after                        employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
                                           comment pursuant to authority under                      considering numerous statutes and                     888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
                                           section 4(a) of the Administrative                       Executive orders related to rulemaking.               Coast Guard will not retaliate against
                                           Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This                    Below we summarize our analyses                       small entities that question or complain


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                                           about this rule or any policy or action                  republication, without change, of a                    Alaska Marine Highway System,
                                           of the Coast Guard.                                      previously published rule. It is                       including, but not limited to: M/V
                                                                                                    categorically excluded from further                    AURORA, M/V CHENEGA, M/V
                                           C. Collection of Information
                                                                                                    review under paragraph L60a of                         COLUMBIA, M/V FAIRWEATHER, M/V
                                             This rule will not call for a new                      Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction                 KENNICOTT, M/V LECONTE, M/V
                                           collection of information under the                      Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A                       LITUYA, M/V MALASPINA, M/V
                                           Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                      Record of Environmental Consideration                  MATANUSKA, M/V TAKU and M/V
                                           U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                       supporting this determination is                       TUSTUMENA.
                                           D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                          available in the docket where indicated                  (d) Regulations. (1) The general
                                           Governments                                              under ADDRESSES.                                       regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23,
                                                                                                    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                    as well as the requirements in
                                              A rule has implications for federalism                                                                       paragraphs (d)(2) through (5) of this
                                           under Executive Order 13132,                               Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                   section, apply.
                                           Federalism, if it has a substantial direct               (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                     (2) No vessels, except for AMHS
                                           effect on the States, on the relationship                requirements, Security measures,                       ferries and vessels owned or operated by
                                           between the national government and                      Waterways.                                             AMHS will be allowed to transit the
                                           the states, or on the distribution of                      For the reasons discussed in the                     safety zone without the permission of
                                           power and responsibilities among the                     preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                    the COTP Prince William Sound or the
                                           various levels of government. We have                    CFR part 165 as follows:                               designated representative during
                                           analyzed this rule under that Order and                                                                         periods of enforcement.
                                           have determined that it is consistent                    PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                            (3) All persons and vessels shall
                                           with the fundamental federalism                          AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                         comply with the instructions of the
                                           principles and preemption requirements                                                                          COTP or the designated representative.
                                           described in Executive Order 13132.                      ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                                                                    continues to read as follows:                          Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast
                                              Also, this rule does not have tribal                                                                         Guard vessel or other official patrol
                                           implications under Executive Order                         Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
                                                                                                                                                           vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or
                                           13175, Consultation and Coordination                     33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                                                                    Department of Homeland Security Delegation             other means, the operator of the hailed
                                           with Indian Tribal Governments,                                                                                 vessel shall proceed as directed.
                                           because it does not have a substantial                   No. 0170.1.
                                                                                                    ■    2. Add § 165.1714 to read as follows:               (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter
                                           direct effect on one or more Indian                                                                             or operate within the regulated area may
                                           tribes, on the relationship between the                  § 165.1712a Safety Zone; Alaska Marine                 contact the COTP or the designated
                                           Federal Government and Indian tribes,                    Highway System Port Valdez Ferry                       representative via VHF channel 16 or
                                           or on the distribution of power and                      Terminal, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK.                     907–835–7205 (Prince William Sound
                                           responsibilities between the Federal                        (a) Location. The following area is a               Vessel Traffic Service) to request
                                           Government and Indian tribes. If you                     safety zone: All navigable waters of Port              permission to do so.
                                           believe this rule has implications for                   Valdez extending 200 yards in all                        (5) The COTP, Prince William Sound
                                           federalism or Indian tribes, please                      directions from the edges of the Alaska                may be aided by other Federal, state,
                                           contact the person listed in the FOR                     Marine Highway System Terminal dock                    borough, and local law enforcement
                                           FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section                      located in Port Valdez at 61°07′26″ N                  officials in the enforcement of this
                                           above.                                                   and 146°21′50″ W.                                      regulation. In addition, members of the
                                           E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                             (b) Enforcement period. The rule will               Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to
                                                                                                    be enforced whenever there is an Alaska                inform vessel operators of this
                                             The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                       Marine Highway System Ferry vessel
                                           of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                                                                           regulation.
                                                                                                    transiting within the area described in
                                           federal agencies to assess the effects of                paragraph (a) of this section and there                  Dated: July 6, 2018.
                                           their discretionary regulatory actions. In               is a Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener                  M.R. Franklin,
                                           particular, the Act addresses actions                    that includes the navigable waters                     Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of
                                           that may result in the expenditure by a                  within the safety zone. Each                           the Port, Prince William Sound.
                                           state, local, or tribal government, in the               enforcement period will be announced                   [FR Doc. 2018–14863 Filed 7–11–18; 8:45 am]
                                           aggregate, or by the private sector of                   by a broadcast notice to mariners when                 BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                           $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                 the Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener
                                           more in any one year. Though this rule                   is announced.
                                           will not result in such an expenditure,                     (c) Definitions. The following                      ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                           we do discuss the effects of this rule                   definitions apply to this section:                     AGENCY
                                           elsewhere in this preamble.                                 (1) The term ‘‘designated
                                                                                                    representative’’ means any Coast Guard                 40 CFR Part 52
                                           F. Environment
                                                                                                    commissioned, warrant or petty officer
                                             We have analyzed this rule under                       of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been                   [EPA–R03–OAR–2017–0152; FRL–9980–
                                           Department of Homeland Security                          designated by the Captain of the Port,                 62—Region 3]
                                           Directive 023–01 and Commandant                          Prince William Sound, to act on his or
                                           Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                                                                          Approval and Promulgation of Air
                                                                                                    her behalf.
                                           Coast Guard in complying with the                           (2) The term ‘‘official patrol vessel’’             Quality Implementation Plans;
                                           National Environmental Policy Act of                     may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast                  Delaware; Interstate Transport
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                                           1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                    Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law                   Requirements for the 2012 Fine
                                           determined that this action is one of a                  enforcement vessels assigned or                        Particulate Matter Standard
                                           category of actions that do not                          approved by the COTP, Prince William                   AGENCY:  Environmental Protection
                                           individually or cumulatively have a                      Sound.                                                 Agency (EPA).
                                           significant effect on the human                             (3) The term ‘‘AMHS vessel’’ means
                                                                                                                                                           ACTION: Final rule.
                                           environment. This rule involves the                      any vessel owned or operated by the


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Document Created: 2018-11-06 10:22:21
Document Modified: 2018-11-06 10:22:21
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
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis rule is effective July 12, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions about this rulemaking, call or email LTJG, Carlos M. Quintero, MSU Valdez, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 907-835-7209, email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 32208 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (Water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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