83 FR 40677 - Special Local Regulation; Michigan Championships; Detroit River; Detroit, MI

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)

Page Range		40677-40679
FR Document		2018-17699
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for certain waters of the Detroit River, Detroit, MI. This action is necessary to ensure safety of life on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and after the swim portion of the Michigan Championship Triathlon.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0732]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulation; Michigan Championships; Detroit River; 
Detroit, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for 
certain waters of the Detroit River, Detroit, MI. This action is 
necessary to ensure safety of life on navigable waters immediately 
prior to, during, and after the swim portion of the Michigan 
Championship Triathlon.

DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. 
on September 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0732 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 
temporary rule, call or email Tracy Girard, Prevention Department, 
Sector Detroit, Coast Guard; telephone (313) 568-9564, or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Sec.  Section
COTP Captain of the Port
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice 
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of 
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This 
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those 
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable. The 
Coast Guard did not receive the final details of this swim event until 
there was insufficient time remaining before the event to publish an 
NPRM. Thus, delaying the effective date of this rule to wait for a 
comment period to run would be impracticable because it would inhibit 
the Coast Guard's ability to protect participants, mariners and vessels 
from the hazards associated with this event.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause 
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after 
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of 
this rule would inhibit the Coast Guard's ability to protect 
participants, mariners and vessels from the hazards associated with 
this event.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1233. The Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) has determined that the 
likely combination of recreation vessels, commercial vessels, and an 
unknown number of spectators in close proximity to the swim portions of 
a triathlon along the water pose extra and unusual hazards to public 
safety and property. Therefore, the COTP is establishing a special 
local regulation around the event location to help minimize risks to 
safety of life and property during this event.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation from 7 
a.m. until 11 a.m. on September 2, 2018. In light of the aforementioned 
hazards, the COTP has determined that a special local regulation is 
necessary to protect spectators, vessels, and participants. The special 
local regulation will encompass the following waterway: All waters of 
the Detroit River and Belle Isle Beach between the following two lines: 
The first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 
42[deg]20.517' N, 082[deg]59.159' W to 42[deg]20.705' N, 
082[deg]59.233' W (NAD 83); the second line, to the north, is drawn 
directly

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across the channel from position 42[deg]20.754' N, 082[deg]58.681' W to 
42[deg]20.997' N, 082[deg]58.846' W (NAD 83).
    An on-scene representative of the COTP may permit vessels to 
transit the area when no race activity is occurring. The on-scene 
representative may be present on any Coast Guard, state, or local law 
enforcement vessel assigned to patrol the event. Vessel operators 
desiring to transit through the regulated area must contact the Coast 
Guard Patrol Commander to obtain permission to do so. The COTP or his 
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 
or at (313) 568-9560.
    The COTP or his designated on-scene representative will notify the 
public of the enforcement of this rule by all appropriate means, 
including a Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners.

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, 
location, duration, and time-of-year of the special local regulation. 
Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this special local 
regulation zone which will impact a small designated area of the 
Detroit River from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on September 2, 2018. Moreover, 
the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM 
marine channel 16 about the special local regulation and the rule 
allows vessels to seek permission to enter the area.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
special local regulation may be small entities, for the reasons stated 
in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

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

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

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

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the 
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is 
one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively 
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves 
a special local regulation lasting three hours that will prohibit entry 
into a designated area. It is categorically excluded from further 
review under paragraph L[61] 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

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jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233; 33 CFR 1.05-1.


0
2. Add Sec.  100.T09-0732 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.T09-0732  Special Local Regulation; Michigan Championships; 
Detroit River; Detroit, MI.

    (a) Location. A regulated area is established to encompass the 
following waterway: All waters of the Detroit River and Belle Isle 
Beach between the following two lines: The first line is drawn directly 
across the channel from position 42[deg]20.517' N, 082[deg]59.159' W to 
42[deg]20.705' N, 082[deg]59.233' W (NAD 83); the second line, to the 
north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 
42[deg]20.754' N, 082[deg]58.681' W to 42[deg]20.997' N, 
082[deg]58.846' W (NAD 83).
    (b) Enforcement period. The regulated area described in paragraph 
(a) of this section will be enforced from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. on 
September 2, 2018.
    (c) Special local regulations. (1) Vessels transiting through the 
regulated area are to maintain the minimum speeds for safe navigation.
    (2) Vessel operators desiring to operate in the regulated area must 
contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to obtain permission to do so. 
The Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) or his on-scene representative 
may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or at (313) 568-9560. Vessel 
operators given permission to operate within the regulated area must 
comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or his on-scene 
representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the COTP Detroit is any 
Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer or a Federal, State, 
or local law enforcement officer designated by or assisting the Captain 
of the Port Detroit to act on his behalf.

    Dated: August 10, 2018.
Jeffrey W. Novak,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
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across the channel from position requires Federal agencies to consider with the fundamental federalism
42°20.754′ N, 082°58.681′ W to the potential impact of regulations on principles and preemption requirements
42°20.997′ N, 082°58.846′ W (NAD 83). small entities during rulemaking. The described in Executive Order 13132.
An on-scene representative of the term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Also, this rule does not have tribal
COTP may permit vessels to transit the businesses, not-for-profit organizations implications under Executive Order
area when no race activity is occurring. that are independently owned and 13175, Consultation and Coordination
The on-scene representative may be operated and are not dominant in their with Indian Tribal Governments,
present on any Coast Guard, state, or fields, and governmental jurisdictions because it does not have a substantial
local law enforcement vessel assigned to with populations of less than 50,000. direct effect on one or more Indian
patrol the event. Vessel operators The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. tribes, on the relationship between the
desiring to transit through the regulated 605(b) that this rule will not have a Federal Government and Indian tribes,
area must contact the Coast Guard Patrol significant economic impact on a or on the distribution of power and
Commander to obtain permission to do substantial number of small entities. responsibilities between the Federal
so. The COTP or his designated on- While some owners or operators of Government and Indian tribes. If you
scene representative may be contacted vessels intending to transit the special believe this rule has implications for
via VHF Channel 16 or at (313) 568– local regulation may be small entities, federalism or Indian tribes, please
9560. for the reasons stated in section V.A contact the person listed in the FOR
The COTP or his designated on-scene above, this rule will not have a FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
representative will notify the public of significant economic impact on any above.
the enforcement of this rule by all vessel owner or operator.
appropriate means, including a Under section 213(a) of the Small E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Business Regulatory Enforcement
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Notice to Mariners. Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
we want to assist small entities in
V. Regulatory Analyses Federal agencies to assess the effects of
understanding this rule. If the rule
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
We developed this rule after would affect your small business,
particular, the Act addresses actions
considering numerous statutes and organization, or governmental
that may result in the expenditure by a
Executive orders related to rulemaking. jurisdiction and you have questions
State, local, or tribal government, in the
Below we summarize our analyses concerning its provisions or options for
aggregate, or by the private sector of
based on a number of these statutes and compliance, please contact the person
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
Executive orders, and we discuss First listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
more in any one year. Though this rule
Amendment rights of protestors. CONTACT section.
Small businesses may send comments will not result in such an expenditure,
A. Regulatory Planning and Review we do discuss the effects of this rule
on the actions of Federal employees
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 who enforce, or otherwise determine elsewhere in this preamble.
direct agencies to assess the costs and compliance with, Federal regulations to F. Environment
benefits of available regulatory the Small Business and Agriculture
alternatives and, if regulation is Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman We have analyzed this rule under
necessary, to select regulatory and the Regional Small Business Department of Homeland Security
approaches that maximize net benefits. Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Directive 023–01 and Commandant
Executive Order 13771 directs agencies Ombudsman evaluates these actions Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the
to control regulatory costs through a annually and rates each agency’s Coast Guard in complying with the
budgeting process. This rule has not responsiveness to small business. If you National Environmental Policy Act of
been designated a ‘‘significant wish to comment on actions by 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
regulatory action,’’ under Executive employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– determined that this action is one of a
Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The category of actions that do not
not been reviewed by the Office of Coast Guard will not retaliate against individually or cumulatively have a
Management and Budget (OMB), and small entities that question or complain significant effect on the human
pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt about this rule or any policy or action environment. This rule involves a
from the requirements of Executive of the Coast Guard. special local regulation lasting three
Order 13771. hours that will prohibit entry into a
This regulatory action determination C. Collection of Information designated area. It is categorically
is based on the size, location, duration, This rule will not call for a new excluded from further review under
and time-of-year of the special local collection of information under the paragraph L[61] of Appendix A, Table 1
regulation. Vessel traffic will be able to Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–
safely transit around this special local U.S.C. 3501–3520). 001–01, Rev. 01. A Record of
regulation zone which will impact a Environmental Consideration
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal supporting this determination is
small designated area of the Detroit
Governments available in the docket where indicated
River from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on
September 2, 2018. Moreover, the Coast A rule has implications for federalism under ADDRESSES.
Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to under Executive Order 13132,
G. Protest Activities
Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
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16 about the special local regulation and effect on the States, on the relationship The Coast Guard respects the First
the rule allows vessels to seek between the national government and Amendment rights of protesters.
permission to enter the area. the States, or on the distribution of Protesters are asked to contact the
power and responsibilities among the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
B. Impact on Small Entities various levels of government. We have INFORMATION CONTACT section to
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of analyzed this rule under that Order and coordinate protest activities so that your
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, have determined that it is consistent message can be received without

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Temporary final rule.
Dates		This temporary final rule is effective from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. on September 2, 2018.
Contact		If you have questions on this temporary rule, call or email Tracy Girard, Prevention Department, Sector Detroit, Coast Guard; telephone (313) 568-9564, or email [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 40677
RIN Number		1625-AA08
CFR Associated		Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Waterways
83 FR 40677 - Special Local Regulation; Michigan Championships; Detroit River; Detroit, MI

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYCoast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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