83_FR_43929 83 FR 43762 - Safety Zones, Hurricane Lane Port Closures for Hawaiian Islands

83 FR 43762 - Safety Zones, Hurricane Lane Port Closures for Hawaiian Islands

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 167 (August 28, 2018)

Page Range43762-43765
FR Document2018-18581

The Coast Guard is establishing 9 temporary safety zones encompassing Hawaii's commercial harbors to include Nawiliwili and Port Allen, Kauai; Barber's Point and Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului, Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of Hawaii. These temporary safety zones are necessary to protect the harbors from the potential impacts of Hurricane Lane and when enforced functionally close the port to commercial vessel traffic and require the evacuation of vessels in accordance with the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Heavy Weather and Hurricane Plan.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18581]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0838]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zones, Hurricane Lane Port Closures for Hawaiian Islands

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing 9 temporary safety zones 
encompassing Hawaii's commercial

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harbors to include Nawiliwili and Port Allen, Kauai; Barber's Point and 
Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului, 
Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of Hawaii. These temporary 
safety zones are necessary to protect the harbors from the potential 
impacts of Hurricane Lane and when enforced functionally close the port 
to commercial vessel traffic and require the evacuation of vessels in 
accordance with the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Heavy Weather and 
Hurricane Plan.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from August 28, 
2018 until August 29, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual 
notice will be used from August 22, 2018, until August 28, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0838 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 John E. Bannon, Waterways Management 
Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 808-541-4359, email 
John.E.Bannon@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice 
and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of 
the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This 
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those 
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
with respect to this rule due to the imminent approach of Hurricane 
Lane and its potential impacts to the island of Hawaii. Closing the 
ports and ordering evacuation of vessels over 200 gross tons is in 
accordance with Coast Guard Sector Honolulu's Maritime Heavy Weather 
and Hurricane Plan. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because of 
the rapid escalation of the tropical storm to hurricane status and the 
imminent threat posed.
    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 would 
be contrary to the rule's objectives of enhancing safety of life on the 
navigable waters and protection of persons and vessels due to the 
imminent threat of the approaching hurricane.

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 Honolulu (COTP) has determined that 
potential hazards associated with Hurricane Lane constitute a safety 
concern for all commercial harbors in Hawaii. This rule is needed to 
protect personnel, vessels, maritime commercial facilities, and the 
marine environment in the navigable waters of Nawiliwili and Port 
Allen, Kauai; Barber's Point and Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, 
Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului, Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the 
Island of Hawaii. This temporary rulemaking implements the closure of 
the port and evacuation of vessels called for in the Coast Guard Sector 
Honolulu Heavy Weather & Hurricane Plan. Consistent with the Plan, the 
Captain of the Port finds sufficient indications that the approaching 
Hurricane Lane poses considerable safety concerns, creating the need 
for these safety zones.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes nine safety zones encompassing Hawaii's 9 
commercial harbors; Nawiliwili and Port Allen, Kauai; Barber's Point 
and Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; 
Kahului, Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of Hawaii. The Coast 
Guard is closing all commercial harbors to vessels over 200 gross tons, 
in accordance with the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu's Heavy Weather & 
Hurricane Plan and requires the evacuation of all vessels over 200 
gross tons. Notice of actual port closure times will be given to the 
maritime community via marine safety information bulletins and 
broadcast notice to mariners. All vessels unable to comply with this 
safety zone and seeking to remain in port, must submit a request to 
remain in port detailing vessel specifics and a mooring plan for 
approval from the Captain of the Port. Vessels are not authorized to 
enter or remain in port without the specific authorization of the COTP 
Honolulu. The harbors will remain closed until the Coast Guard issues 
an ``All Clear'' for the harbor after the storm passes and a survey of 
the Harbor for potential hazards is completed by the Coast Guard.

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 anticipated 
short duration of the storm and protection of personnel, vessels, 
maritime commercial facilities, and the marine environment from 
potential impacts of Hurricane Lane. Moreover, the Coast Guard will 
issue marine safety information bulletins and broadcast notice to 
mariners on marine channel 16 about the safety zones and the rule 
allows vessels to seek permission to enter the safety zones.

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.

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    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zones 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. This rule may affect the following small 
entities: The owners or operations of vessels intending to transit, 
anchor, or moor within nine safety zones encompassing Hawaii's 9 
commercial harbors; Nawiliwili and Port Allen, Kauai; Barber's Point 
and Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; 
Kahului, Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of Hawaii between 
August 22, 2018 and August 29, 2018. Upon passing of the hurricane and 
verification of the safety of the waterways, all vessels will be 
allowed to reenter or exit the commercial ports of Hawaii as soon as 
reasonably expected and safe to allow.
    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 
safety zones lasting 7 days that will prohibit entry into 9 Hawaii 
commercial harbors; Nawiliwili and Port Allen, Kauai; Barber's Point 
and Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; 
Kahului, Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of Hawaii. It is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(c) of 
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A 
Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination 
will be made 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.T14-0838 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T14-0838   Safety Zones, Hurricane Lane Port Closures for 
Hawaiian Islands.

    (a) Location. The following commercial harbors are safety zones:
    (1) All waters of Barber's Point Harbor, Oahu inland from a line 
drawn between 21[deg]19'30'' N, 158[deg]07'14'' W and 21[deg]19'18'' N, 
158[deg]07'18'' W;
    (2) All waters of Honolulu Harbor, Oahu inland from a line drawn 
between 21[deg]17'56'' N, 157[deg]52'15'' W and 21[deg]17'45'' N, 
157[deg]52'10'' W;
    (3) All waters of Kaunakakai Harbor, immediately adjacent to the 
Interisland Cargo Terminal out to 100 yards of the west face of the 
pier;
    (4) All waters of Kaumalapau Harbor, Lanai inland from a line drawn 
between 20[deg]47'10'' N, 156[deg]59'32'' W and 21[deg]47'01'' N, 
156[deg]59'31'' W;
    (5) All waters of Kahului Harbor, Maui inland from a line drawn 
between 20[deg]54'01'' N, 156[deg]28'26'' W and 20[deg]54'02'' N, 
156[deg]28'18'' W;
    (6) All waters of Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii inland from a line drawn 
between 20[deg]02'14'' N, 158[deg]50'02'' W and 20[deg]02'19'' N, 
155[deg]49'55'' W;
    (7) All waters of Hilo Harbor, Hawaii inland from a line drawn 
between 19[deg]44'17'' N, 155[deg]05'22'' W and 19[deg]44'34'' N, 
155[deg]04'31'' W;
    (8) All waters of Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai inland from a line drawn 
between 21[deg]56'58'' N, 159[deg]21'28'' W and 21[deg]57'11'' N, 
159[deg]21'10'' W;

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    (9) The Port Allen, Kauai from all waters immediately adjacent to 
the Department of Transportation commercial pier (located at 
21[deg]53'59'' N, 157[deg]35'21'' W) extending out to 100 yards from 
the piers faces;
    (b) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones 
contained in 33 CFR 165.23, Subpart C, apply to the safety zones 
created by this temporary final rule.
    (1) All persons and vessels are required to comply with the general 
regulations governing safety zones found in 33 CFR part 165.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the COTP Honolulu or his designated representative.
    (3) Persons or vessels desiring to transit the safety zones 
identified in paragraph (a) of this section may contact the COTP 
Honolulu through his designated representatives at the Command Center 
via telephone: (808) 842-2600 and (808) 842-2601; fax: (808) 842-2642; 
or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to request permission. If permission 
is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions 
of the COTP Honolulu or his designated representative.
    (5) The commercial ports of the Hawaiian Islands will be closed to 
all inbound traffic when the COTP Honolulu issues a marine safety 
information bulletin twelve hours before the onset of tropical storm 
force winds are forecasted to impact the port. All vessels over 200 
gross tons must evacuate.
    (6) All vessels unable to comply with this safety zone may request 
a waiver from the COTP Honolulu by submitting a request with their 
hurricane plans for review and approval by the designated 
representative of COTP Honolulu.
    (7) The harbors will remain closed until the Coast Guard issues an 
``All Clear'' for the harbor after the storm passes and a survey of the 
Harbor for potential hazards is completed by the Coast Guard.
    (c) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative 
means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has 
been authorized by the COTP Honolulu to assist in enforcing the 
security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (f) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced from 11 a.m. on 
August 22, 2018, through 11 a.m. on August 29, 2018.
    (g) Notice of enforcement. The COTP Honolulu will cause Notice of 
the Enforcement of these safety zones described in this section to be 
made by Broadcast to the maritime community via marine safety 
information bulletins and broadcast notice to mariners on VHF channel 
16 (156.8 MHz).

    Dated: August 22, 2018.
M.C. Long,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Honolulu.
[FR Doc. 2018-18581 Filed 8-27-18; 8:45 am]
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                                             compliance with, Federal regulations to                 F. Environment                                        075°08′11.69″ W. All coordinates are
                                             the Small Business and Agriculture                         We have analyzed this rule under                   based on Datum NAD 1983.
                                             Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman                        Department of Homeland Security                         (b) Definitions. As used in this
                                             and the Regional Small Business                         Directive 023–01 and Commandant                       section, designated representative
                                             Regulatory Fairness Boards. The                         Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                means a Coast Guard Patrol
                                             Ombudsman evaluates these actions                       Coast Guard in complying with the                     Commander, including a Coast Guard
                                             annually and rates each agency’s                        National Environmental Policy Act of                  petty officer, warrant or commissioned
                                             responsiveness to small business. If you                1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                 officer on board a Coast Guard vessel or
                                             wish to comment on actions by                           determined that this action is one of a               on board a federal, state, or local law
                                             employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                   category of actions that do not                       enforcement vessel assisting the Captain
                                             888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                      individually or cumulatively have a                   of the Port Delaware Bay (COTP) in the
                                             Coast Guard will not retaliate against                  significant effect on the human                       enforcement of the safety zone.
                                             small entities that question or complain                environment. This rule involves a safety                (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general
                                             about this rule or any policy or action                 zone that will prohibit persons and                   safety zone regulations in subpart C of
                                             of the Coast Guard.                                     vessels from entering, transiting                     this part, you may not enter the safety
                                                                                                     through, anchoring in or remaining                    zone described in paragraph (a) of this
                                             C. Collection of Information                                                                                  section unless authorized by the COTP
                                                                                                     within a limited area on the navigable
                                               This rule will not call for a new                     water in the Delaware Bay, during a                   or the COTP’s designated representative.
                                             collection of information under the                     fireworks display lasting one hour. It is               (2) To seek permission to enter or
                                             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     categorically excluded from further                   remain in the zone, contact the COTP or
                                             U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                      review under paragraph L60(a) of                      the COTP’s designated representative
                                                                                                     Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction                via VHF–FM channel 16 or 215–271–
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                                                                               4807. Those in the safety zone must
                                             Governments                                             Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A
                                                                                                     Record of Environmental Consideration                 comply with all lawful orders or
                                                A rule has implications for federalism               (REC) supporting this determination is                directions given to them by the COTP or
                                             under Executive Order 13132,                            available in the docket where indicated               the COTP’s designated representative.
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct              under ADDRESSES.                                        (3) No vessel may take on bunkers or
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship                                                                     conduct lightering operations within the
                                             between the national government and                     G. Protest Activities                                 safety zone during its enforcement.
                                             the States, or on the distribution of                     The Coast Guard respects the First                    (4) This section applies to all vessels
                                             power and responsibilities among the                    Amendment rights of protesters.                       except those engaged in law
                                             various levels of government. We have                   Protesters are asked to contact the                   enforcement, aids to navigation
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and                 person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      servicing, and emergency response
                                             have determined that it is consistent                   INFORMATION CONTACT section to                        operations.
                                             with the fundamental federalism                         coordinate protest activities so that your              (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast
                                             principles and preemption requirements                  message can be received without                       Guard may be assisted in the patrol and
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.                     jeopardizing the safety or security of                enforcement of the safety zone by
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal                 people, places or vessels.                            federal, state, and local agencies.
                                             implications under Executive Order                                                                              (e) Enforcement period. This zone
                                                                                                     List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                   will be enforced from approximately
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,                           Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  8:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. on
                                             because it does not have a substantial                  (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                  September 1, 2018.
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                     requirements, Security measures,                        Dated: August 23, 2018.
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the                 Waterways.                                            S.E. Anderson,
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,                     For the reasons discussed in the                    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                             or on the distribution of power and                     preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   Port Delaware Bay.
                                             responsibilities between the Federal                    CFR part 165 as follows:                              [FR Doc. 2018–18596 Filed 8–27–18; 8:45 am]
                                             Government and Indian tribes. If you                                                                          BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                             believe this rule has implications for                  PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
                                             federalism or Indian tribes, please                     AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
                                             contact the person listed in the FOR                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165              DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                             FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section                                                                           SECURITY
                                                                                                     continues to read as follows:
                                             above.
                                                                                                       Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;           Coast Guard
                                             E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                         33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                                                                     Department of Homeland Security Delegation            33 CFR Part 165
                                               The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                      No. 0170.1.
                                             of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                                                                         [Docket Number USCG–2018–0838]
                                                                                                     ■ 2. Add § 165.T05–0810 to read as
                                             Federal agencies to assess the effects of
                                                                                                     follows:                                              RIN 1625–AA00
                                             their discretionary regulatory actions. In
                                             particular, the Act addresses actions                   § 165.T05–0810 Safety Zone; Delaware
                                                                                                                                                           Safety Zones, Hurricane Lane Port
                                             that may result in the expenditure by a                 River Fireworks Display, Delaware River,
                                                                                                     Philadelphia, PA.                                     Closures for Hawaiian Islands
                                             State, local, or tribal government, in the
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                                             aggregate, or by the private sector of                    (a) Location. The following area is a               AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                             $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                safety zone: All navigable waters of the              ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                             more in any one year. Though this rule                  Delaware River in the vicinity of Penn’s
                                             will not result in such an expenditure,                 Landing, Philadelphia, PA, within 500                 SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is
                                             we do discuss the effects of this rule                  yards of the fireworks barge anchored in              establishing 9 temporary safety zones
                                             elsewhere in this preamble.                             approximate position 39°56′49.66″ N,                  encompassing Hawaii’s commercial


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                                             harbors to include Nawiliwili and Port                  gross tons is in accordance with Coast                approval from the Captain of the Port.
                                             Allen, Kauai; Barber’s Point and                        Guard Sector Honolulu’s Maritime                      Vessels are not authorized to enter or
                                             Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai,                      Heavy Weather and Hurricane Plan. It is               remain in port without the specific
                                             Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului,                    impracticable to publish an NPRM                      authorization of the COTP Honolulu.
                                             Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the                      because of the rapid escalation of the                The harbors will remain closed until the
                                             Island of Hawaii. These temporary                       tropical storm to hurricane status and                Coast Guard issues an ‘‘All Clear’’ for
                                             safety zones are necessary to protect the               the imminent threat posed.                            the harbor after the storm passes and a
                                             harbors from the potential impacts of                     Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast                 survey of the Harbor for potential
                                             Hurricane Lane and when enforced                        Guard finds that good cause exists for                hazards is completed by the Coast
                                             functionally close the port to                          making this rule effective less than 30               Guard.
                                             commercial vessel traffic and require                   days after publication in the Federal
                                                                                                     Register. Delaying the effective date                 V. Regulatory Analyses
                                             the evacuation of vessels in accordance
                                             with the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu                    would be contrary to the rule’s                         We developed this rule after
                                             Heavy Weather and Hurricane Plan.                       objectives of enhancing safety of life on             considering numerous statutes and
                                             DATES: This rule is effective without
                                                                                                     the navigable waters and protection of                Executive orders related to rulemaking.
                                             actual notice from August 28, 2018 until                persons and vessels due to the                        Below we summarize our analyses
                                             August 29, 2018. For the purposes of                    imminent threat of the approaching                    based on a number of these statutes and
                                             enforcement, actual notice will be used                 hurricane.                                            Executive orders, and we discuss First
                                             from August 22, 2018, until August 28,                  III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                Amendment rights of protestors.
                                             2018.                                                      The Coast Guard is issuing this rule               A. Regulatory Planning and Review
                                             ADDRESSES: To view documents                            under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
                                             mentioned in this preamble as being                                                                              Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
                                                                                                     Captain of the Port Honolulu (COTP)
                                             available in the docket, go to https://                                                                       direct agencies to assess the costs and
                                                                                                     has determined that potential hazards
                                             www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–                                                                          benefits of available regulatory
                                                                                                     associated with Hurricane Lane
                                             0838 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                                                                          alternatives and, if regulation is
                                                                                                     constitute a safety concern for all
                                             ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                        commercial harbors in Hawaii. This rule               necessary, to select regulatory
                                             Folder on the line associated with this                 is needed to protect personnel, vessels,              approaches that maximize net benefits.
                                             rule.                                                   maritime commercial facilities, and the               Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
                                                                                                     marine environment in the navigable                   to control regulatory costs through a
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
                                                                                                     waters of Nawiliwili and Port Allen,                  budgeting process. This rule has not
                                             you have questions on this rule, call or
                                                                                                     Kauai; Barber’s Point and Honolulu                    been designated a ‘‘significant
                                             email Lieutenant Commander John E.
                                                                                                     Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai;                    regulatory action,’’ under Executive
                                             Bannon, Waterways Management
                                                                                                     Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului, Maui; and                 Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has
                                             Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
                                                                                                     Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of                    not been reviewed by the Office of
                                             808–541–4359, email John.E.Bannon@
                                                                                                     Hawaii. This temporary rulemaking                     Management and Budget (OMB), and
                                             uscg.mil.
                                                                                                     implements the closure of the port and                pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                    from the requirements of Executive
                                                                                                     evacuation of vessels called for in the
                                             I. Table of Abbreviations                               Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Heavy                     Order 13771.
                                                                                                     Weather & Hurricane Plan. Consistent                     This regulatory action determination
                                             CFR Code of Federal Regulations                                                                               is based on the anticipated short
                                             COTP Captain of the Port Honolulu
                                                                                                     with the Plan, the Captain of the Port
                                                                                                     finds sufficient indications that the                 duration of the storm and protection of
                                             DHS Department of Homeland Security
                                             FR Federal Register                                     approaching Hurricane Lane poses                      personnel, vessels, maritime
                                             NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                      considerable safety concerns, creating                commercial facilities, and the marine
                                             § Section                                               the need for these safety zones.                      environment from potential impacts of
                                             U.S.C. United States Code                                                                                     Hurricane Lane. Moreover, the Coast
                                                                                                     IV. Discussion of the Rule                            Guard will issue marine safety
                                             II. Background Information and                             This rule establishes nine safety zones            information bulletins and broadcast
                                             Regulatory History                                      encompassing Hawaii’s 9 commercial                    notice to mariners on marine channel 16
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this                      harbors; Nawiliwili and Port Allen,                   about the safety zones and the rule
                                             temporary rule without prior notice and                 Kauai; Barber’s Point and Honolulu                    allows vessels to seek permission to
                                             opportunity to comment pursuant to                      Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai;                    enter the safety zones.
                                             authority under section 4(a) of the                     Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului, Maui; and
                                                                                                                                                           B. Impact on Small Entities
                                             Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5                   Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of
                                             U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                          Hawaii. The Coast Guard is closing all                   The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                             authorizes an agency to issue a rule                    commercial harbors to vessels over 200                1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                             without prior notice and opportunity to                 gross tons, in accordance with the Coast              requires Federal agencies to consider
                                             comment when the agency for good                        Guard Sector Honolulu’s Heavy Weather                 the potential impact of regulations on
                                             cause finds that those procedures are                   & Hurricane Plan and requires the                     small entities during rulemaking. The
                                             ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary               evacuation of all vessels over 200 gross              term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                             to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.                tons. Notice of actual port closure times             businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                             553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that                   will be given to the maritime                         that are independently owned and
                                             good cause exists for not publishing a                  community via marine safety                           operated and are not dominant in their
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                                             notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                    information bulletins and broadcast                   fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                             with respect to this rule due to the                    notice to mariners. All vessels unable to             with populations of less than 50,000.
                                             imminent approach of Hurricane Lane                     comply with this safety zone and                      The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
                                             and its potential impacts to the island                 seeking to remain in port, must submit                605(b) that this rule will not have a
                                             of Hawaii. Closing the ports and                        a request to remain in port detailing                 significant economic impact on a
                                             ordering evacuation of vessels over 200                 vessel specifics and a mooring plan for               substantial number of small entities.


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                                             43764             Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 167 / Tuesday, August 28, 2018 / Rules and Regulations

                                                While some owners or operators of                    power and responsibilities among the                  G. Protest Activities
                                             vessels intending to transit the safety                 various levels of government. We have                   The Coast Guard respects the First
                                             zones may be small entities, for the                    analyzed this rule under that Order and               Amendment rights of protesters.
                                             reasons stated in section V.A. above,                   have determined that it is consistent                 Protesters are asked to contact the
                                             this rule will not have a significant                   with the fundamental federalism                       person listed in the FOR FURTHER
                                             economic impact on any vessel owner                     principles and preemption requirements                INFORMATION CONTACT section to
                                             or operator. This rule may affect the                   described in Executive Order 13132.                   coordinate protest activities so that your
                                             following small entities: The owners or                    Also, this rule does not have tribal               message can be received without
                                             operations of vessels intending to                      implications under Executive Order                    jeopardizing the safety or security of
                                             transit, anchor, or moor within nine                    13175, Consultation and Coordination                  people, places or vessels.
                                             safety zones encompassing Hawaii’s 9                    with Indian Tribal Governments,
                                             commercial harbors; Nawiliwili and                      because it does not have a substantial                List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                             Port Allen, Kauai; Barber’s Point and                   direct effect on one or more Indian                     Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
                                             Honolulu Harbor, Oahu; Kaunakakai,                      tribes, on the relationship between the               (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
                                             Molokai; Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului,                    Federal Government and Indian tribes,                 requirements, Security measures,
                                             Maui; and Kawaihae and Hilo on the                      or on the distribution of power and                   Waterways.
                                             Island of Hawaii between August 22,                     responsibilities between the Federal
                                             2018 and August 29, 2018. Upon                                                                                  For the reasons discussed in the
                                                                                                     Government and Indian tribes. If you                  preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
                                             passing of the hurricane and verification               believe this rule has implications for
                                             of the safety of the waterways, all                                                                           CFR part 165 as follows:
                                                                                                     federalism or Indian tribes, please
                                             vessels will be allowed to reenter or exit              contact the person listed in the FOR                  PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
                                             the commercial ports of Hawaii as soon                  FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section                   AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
                                             as reasonably expected and safe to                      above.
                                             allow.                                                                                                        ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165
                                                Under section 213(a) of the Small                    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                                                                                                                                           continues to read as follows:
                                             Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                                                                                       The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                      Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;
                                             Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                                                                                     of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                             we want to assist small entities in
                                                                                                     Federal agencies to assess the effects of             Department of Homeland Security Delegation
                                             understanding this rule. If the rule
                                                                                                     their discretionary regulatory actions. In            No. 0170.1.
                                             would affect your small business,
                                                                                                     particular, the Act addresses actions                 ■ 2. Add § 165.T14–0838 to read as
                                             organization, or governmental
                                                                                                     that may result in the expenditure by a               follows:
                                             jurisdiction and you have questions
                                                                                                     State, local, or tribal government, in the
                                             concerning its provisions or options for
                                                                                                     aggregate, or by the private sector of                § 165.T14–0838 Safety Zones, Hurricane
                                             compliance, please contact the person                                                                         Lane Port Closures for Hawaiian Islands.
                                                                                                     $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
                                             listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                                                                                     more in any one year. Though this rule                  (a) Location. The following
                                             CONTACT section.
                                                Small businesses may send comments                   will not result in such an expenditure,               commercial harbors are safety zones:
                                             on the actions of Federal employees                     we do discuss the effects of this rule                  (1) All waters of Barber’s Point
                                             who enforce, or otherwise determine                     elsewhere in this preamble.                           Harbor, Oahu inland from a line drawn
                                             compliance with, Federal regulations to                                                                       between 21°19′30″ N, 158°07′14″ W and
                                                                                                     F. Environment
                                             the Small Business and Agriculture                                                                            21°19′18″ N, 158°07′18″ W;
                                             Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman                          We have analyzed this rule under                      (2) All waters of Honolulu Harbor,
                                             and the Regional Small Business                         Department of Homeland Security                       Oahu inland from a line drawn between
                                             Regulatory Fairness Boards. The                         Directive 023–01 and Commandant                       21°17′56″ N, 157°52′15″ W and
                                             Ombudsman evaluates these actions                       Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                21°17′45″ N, 157°52′10″ W;
                                             annually and rates each agency’s                        Coast Guard in complying with the                       (3) All waters of Kaunakakai Harbor,
                                             responsiveness to small business. If you                National Environmental Policy Act of                  immediately adjacent to the Interisland
                                             wish to comment on actions by                           1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                 Cargo Terminal out to 100 yards of the
                                             employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–                   determined that this action is one of a               west face of the pier;
                                             888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The                      category of actions that do not                         (4) All waters of Kaumalapau Harbor,
                                             Coast Guard will not retaliate against                  individually or cumulatively have a                   Lanai inland from a line drawn between
                                             small entities that question or complain                significant effect on the human                       20°47′10″ N, 156°59′32″ W and
                                             about this rule or any policy or action                 environment. This rule involves safety                21°47′01″ N, 156°59′31″ W;
                                             of the Coast Guard.                                     zones lasting 7 days that will prohibit                 (5) All waters of Kahului Harbor,
                                                                                                     entry into 9 Hawaii commercial harbors;               Maui inland from a line drawn between
                                             C. Collection of Information                            Nawiliwili and Port Allen, Kauai;                     20°54′01″ N, 156°28′26″ W and
                                               This rule will not call for a new                     Barber’s Point and Honolulu Harbor,                   20°54′02″ N, 156°28′18″ W;
                                             collection of information under the                     Oahu; Kaunakakai, Molokai;                              (6) All waters of Kawaihae Harbor,
                                             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     Kaumalapau, Lanai; Kahului, Maui; and                 Hawaii inland from a line drawn
                                             U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                      Kawaihae and Hilo on the Island of                    between 20°02′14″ N, 158°50′02″ W and
                                                                                                     Hawaii. It is categorically excluded from             20°02′19″ N, 155°49′55″ W;
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         further review under paragraph L60(c)                   (7) All waters of Hilo Harbor, Hawaii
                                             Governments                                             of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS                         inland from a line drawn between
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                                                A rule has implications for federalism               Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,                     19°44′17″ N, 155°05′22″ W and
                                             under Executive Order 13132,                            Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental                    19°44′34″ N, 155°04′31″ W;
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct              Consideration supporting this                           (8) All waters of Nawiliwili Harbor,
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship               determination will be made available in               Kauai inland from a line drawn between
                                             between the national government and                     the docket where indicated under                      21°56′58″ N, 159°21′28″ W and
                                             the States, or on the distribution of                   ADDRESSES.                                            21°57′11″ N, 159°21′10″ W;


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                                                (9) The Port Allen, Kauai from all                           potential hazards is completed by the                   District) portion of the California State
                                             waters immediately adjacent to the                              Coast Guard.                                            Implementation Plan (SIP). This
                                             Department of Transportation                                      (c) Definitions. As used in this                      revision concerns the District’s
                                             commercial pier (located at 21°53′59″ N,                        section, designated representative                      Prevention of Significant Deterioration
                                             157°35′21″ W) extending out to 100                              means any Coast Guard commissioned,                     (PSD) permitting program for new and
                                             yards from the piers faces;                                     warrant, or petty officer who has been                  modified sources of air pollution. We
                                                (b) Regulations. The general                                 authorized by the COTP Honolulu to                      are finalizing action on a local rule
                                             regulations governing safety zones                              assist in enforcing the security zone                   under the Clean Air Act as amended in
                                             contained in 33 CFR 165.23, Subpart C,                          described in paragraph (a) of this                      1990 (CAA or the Act).
                                             apply to the safety zones created by this                       section.                                                DATES: This rule will be effective on
                                             temporary final rule.                                             (f) Enforcement period. This rule will
                                                                                                                                                                     September 27, 2018.
                                                (1) All persons and vessels are                              be enforced from 11 a.m. on August 22,
                                             required to comply with the general                             2018, through 11 a.m. on August 29,                     ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a
                                             regulations governing safety zones                              2018.                                                   docket for this action under Docket No.
                                             found in 33 CFR part 165.                                         (g) Notice of enforcement. The COTP                   EPA–R09–OAR–2018–0282. All
                                                (2) Entry into or remaining in this                          Honolulu will cause Notice of the                       documents in the docket are listed on
                                             zone is prohibited unless authorized by                         Enforcement of these safety zones                       the http://www.regulations.gov website.
                                             the COTP Honolulu or his designated                             described in this section to be made by                 Although listed in the index, some
                                             representative.                                                 Broadcast to the maritime community                     information is not publicly available,
                                                (3) Persons or vessels desiring to                           via marine safety information bulletins                 e.g., Confidential Business Information
                                             transit the safety zones identified in                          and broadcast notice to mariners on                     or other information whose disclosure is
                                             paragraph (a) of this section may contact                       VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz).                             restricted by statute. Certain other
                                             the COTP Honolulu through his                                                                                           material, such as copyrighted material,
                                                                                                               Dated: August 22, 2018.
                                             designated representatives at the                                                                                       is not placed on the internet and will be
                                                                                                             M.C. Long,
                                             Command Center via telephone: (808)                                                                                     publicly available only in hard copy
                                                                                                             Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the               form. Publicly available docket
                                             842–2600 and (808) 842–2601; fax: (808)                         Port Honolulu.
                                             842–2642; or on VHF channel 16 (156.8                                                                                   materials are available through http://
                                                                                                             [FR Doc. 2018–18581 Filed 8–27–18; 8:45 am]             www.regulations.gov, or please contact
                                             Mhz) to request permission. If
                                             permission is granted, all persons and
                                                                                                             BILLING CODE 9110–04–P                                  the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
                                             vessels must comply with the                                                                                            INFORMATION CONTACT section for
                                             instructions of the COTP Honolulu or                                                                                    additional availability information.
                                             his designated representative.                                  ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                                                                                                                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                (5) The commercial ports of the                              AGENCY
                                                                                                                                                                     Laura Yannayon, EPA Region IX, (415)
                                             Hawaiian Islands will be closed to all                                                                                  972–3534, yannayon.laura@epa.gov.
                                                                                                             40 CFR Part 52
                                             inbound traffic when the COTP                                                                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             Honolulu issues a marine safety                                 [EPA–R09–OAR–2018–0282; FRL–9981–
                                                                                                             98—Region 9]                                            Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’
                                             information bulletin twelve hours before                                                                                and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA.
                                             the onset of tropical storm force winds
                                             are forecasted to impact the port. All                          Approval of Air Plan Revisions;                         Table of Contents
                                             vessels over 200 gross tons must                                Approvals and Promulgations:
                                                                                                             California; Placer County Air Pollution                 I. Proposed Action
                                             evacuate.                                                                                                               II. Public Comments and EPA Responses
                                                (6) All vessels unable to comply with                        Control District; Stationary Source
                                                                                                                                                                     III. EPA Action
                                             this safety zone may request a waiver                           Permits
                                                                                                                                                                     IV. Incorporation by Reference
                                             from the COTP Honolulu by submitting                            AGENCY:  Environmental Protection                       V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
                                             a request with their hurricane plans for                        Agency (EPA).                                           I. Proposed Action
                                             review and approval by the designated                           ACTION: Final rule.
                                             representative of COTP Honolulu.                                                                                          On June 14, 2018 (83 FR 27738), the
                                                (7) The harbors will remain closed                           SUMMARY:   The Environmental Protection                 EPA proposed to fully approve the
                                             until the Coast Guard issues an ‘‘All                           Agency (EPA) is finalizing action on a                  following rule that was submitted for
                                             Clear’’ for the harbor after the storm                          revision to the Placer County Air                       incorporation into the PCAPCD portion
                                             passes and a survey of the Harbor for                           Pollution Control District (PCAPCD or                   of the California SIP.

                                                                                                                     TABLE 1—SUBMITTED RULE
                                                                                                                                                                                       Adopted or
                                                      Rule No.                                                                Rule title                                                             Submitted
                                                                                                                                                                                        amended

                                             518 .............................   Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit Program ......................................      10/13/16       1/24/17



                                               We proposed approval of this rule                             in CAA section 110(a)(2)(C) and 40 CFR                  raised issues that are outside the scope
                                             because we determined that the rule met                         51.166.                                                 of our proposed approval of Rule 518,
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                                             the statutory requirements for SIP                                                                                      including air pollution monitoring in
                                                                                                             II. Public Comments and EPA
                                             revisions as specified in section 110(l)                                                                                China and India, climate change, and
                                                                                                             Responses
                                             of the CAA, as well as the substantive                                                                                  wind and solar power costs and
                                             statutory and regulatory requirements                             The EPA’s proposed action provided                    regulations. None of those comments are
                                             for a PSD permit program as contained                           a 30-day public comment period. During                  germane to our evaluation of Rule 518.
                                                                                                             this period, we received two comments                     The EPA is required to approve a state
                                                                                                             on the proposed rule. These comments                    SIP submission if the submittal meets


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Document Created: 2018-08-28 00:23:34
Document Modified: 2018-08-28 00:23:34
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 without actual notice from August 28, 2018 until August 29, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from August 22, 2018, until August 28, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email Lieutenant Commander John E. Bannon, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 808-541-4359, email [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 43762 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

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