83_FR_45221 83 FR 45049 - Safety Zone; SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation; Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY

83 FR 45049 - Safety Zone; SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation; Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 172 (September 5, 2018)

Page Range45049-45051
FR Document2018-19191

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-foot radius of the water insertion site located offshore of Hamburg Beach/Town Park, Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from portions of Lake Erie during the SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from the navigational hazards associated with this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45049-45051]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19191]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0831]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation; Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
navigable waters within a 500-foot radius of the water insertion site 
located offshore of Hamburg Beach/Town Park, Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY. 
This safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from portions of Lake 
Erie during the SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation. This temporary safety 
zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from the navigational 
hazards associated with

[[Page 45050]]

this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited 
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on 
September 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0831 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 LTJG Sean Dolan, Chief Waterways Management Division, 
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 716-843-9322, email D09-SMB-SECBuffalo-WWM@uscg.mil.

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
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 it being impracticable and contrary to 
public interest. The final details of this event were not known to the 
Coast Guard until there was insufficient time remaining before the 
event to publish a NPRM.
    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 in vicinity of 
the SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation.

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 Buffalo (COTP) has determined that 
helicopter training with swimmers jumping to the water presents 
significant risks to the public safety and property. Such hazards 
include excessive winds from helicopter, rougher than normal waters, 
dangerous projectiles, and falling debris. This rule is needed to 
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable 
waters within the safety zone while the SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation 
takes place.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone on September 5, 2018, from 6:00 
a.m. until 11:30 p.m. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake 
Erie, Hamburg, NY contained within a 500-foot radius of: 
42[deg]46'07.8'' N, 78[deg]52'29.8'' W.
    Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his 
designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his 
designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

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 conclusion 
that this rule is not a significant regulatory action. We anticipate 
that it will have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere 
with other agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant 
or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy 
issues. The safety zone created by this rule will be relatively small 
and enforced for a relatively short time. Also, the safety zone has 
been designed to allow vessels to transit around it. Thus, restrictions 
on vessel movement within that particular area are expected to be 
minimal. Under certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit 
through the safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

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 
safety zone 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.

[[Page 45051]]

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 
establishes a safety zone. It is categorically excluded from further 
review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction 
Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration 
supporting this determination is available in the docket where 
indicated under ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

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

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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


0
2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0831 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-0831  Safety Zone; SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation; Lake 
Erie, Hamburg, NY.

    (a) Location. The safety zone will encompass all waters of Lake 
Erie; Hamburg, NY contained within a 500-foot radius of: 
42[deg]46'07.8'' N, 78[deg]52'29.8'' W.
    (b) Enforcement period. This regulation will be enforced from 6:00 
a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on September 5, 2018.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety 
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo 
or his designated on-scene representative.
    (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may 
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-
scene representative.
    (3) The ``on-scene representative'' of the Captain of the Port 
Buffalo is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who 
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act on his 
behalf.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety 
zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene 
representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port 
Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 
16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety 
zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of 
the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.

    Dated: August 30, 2018.
Kenneth E. Blair,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2018-19191 Filed 9-4-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P



                                                          Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / Rules and Regulations                                               45049

                                             C. Collection of Information                            further review under paragraph L60(d)                 permission from the COTP or a
                                               This rule will not call for a new                     of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS                         designated representative. They may be
                                             collection of information under the                     Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,                     contacted through Vessel Traffic Service
                                             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental                    (VTS) on channels 65A or 13 VHF–FM,
                                             U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                      Consideration supporting this                         or by telephone at (409) 719–5070.
                                                                                                     determination is available in the docket                 (3) Permission to transit through the
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         where indicated under ADDRESSES.                      bridge will be based on weather, tide
                                             Governments                                                                                                   and current conditions, vessel size,
                                                                                                     G. Protest Activities
                                                A rule has implications for federalism                                                                     horsepower, and availability of assist
                                             under Executive Order 13132,                              The Coast Guard respects the First                  vessels. All persons and vessels
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct              Amendment rights of protesters.                       permitted to enter this temporary safety
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship               Protesters are asked to contact the                   zone shall comply with the lawful
                                             between the national government and                     person listed in the FOR FURTHER                      orders or directions given to them by
                                             the States, or on the distribution of                   INFORMATION CONTACT section to                        COTP or a designated representative.
                                             power and responsibilities among the                    coordinate protest activities so that your               (4) Intentional or unintentional
                                             various levels of government. We have                   message can be received without                       contact with any part of the bridge or
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and                 jeopardizing the safety or security of                associated structure, including
                                             have determined that it is consistent                   people, places or vessels.                            fendering systems, support columns,
                                             with the fundamental federalism                                                                               spans or any other portion of the bridge,
                                                                                                     List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
                                             principles and preemption requirements                                                                        is strictly prohibited. Report any contact
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.                       Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                  with the bridge or associated structures
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal                 (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                  immediately to VTS Port Arthur on
                                             implications under Executive Order                      requirements, Security measures,                      channels 65A, 13 or 16 VHF–FM or by
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination                    Waterways.                                            telephone at (409) 719–5070.
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,                           For the reasons discussed in the                       (d) Informational broadcasts. The
                                             because it does not have a substantial                  preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   Coast Guard will inform the public
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                     CFR part 165 as follows:                              through public of the effective period of
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the                                                                       this safety zone through VTS
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,                   PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                         Advisories, Broadcast Notices to
                                             or on the distribution of power and                     AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        Mariners (BNMs), Local Notice to
                                             responsibilities between the Federal                                                                          Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety
                                             Government and Indian tribes. If you                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165              Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as
                                             believe this rule has implications for                  continues to read as follows:                         appropriate.
                                             federalism or Indian tribes, please                       Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;             Dated: August 29, 2018.
                                             contact the person listed in the FOR                    33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                                                                     Department of Homeland Security Delegation            Jacqueline Twomey,
                                             FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
                                                                                                     No. 0170.1.                                           Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                             E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                         ■ 2. Revise § 165.T08–0376 to read as                 Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur.
                                               The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                      follows:                                              [FR Doc. 2018–19193 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am]
                                             of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                                                                         BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                             Federal agencies to assess the effects of               § 165.T08–0376 Safety Zone; Neches
                                             their discretionary regulatory actions. In              River, Beaumont, TX.
                                             particular, the Act addresses actions                     (a) Location. The following area is a               DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                             that may result in the expenditure by a                 safety zone: All navigable waters                     SECURITY
                                             State, local, or tribal government, in the              extending 500 feet on either side of the
                                             aggregate, or by the private sector of                  Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge                  Coast Guard
                                             $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                that crosses the Neches River in
                                             more in any one year. Though this rule                  Beaumont, TX in approximate location                  33 CFR Part 165
                                             will not result in such an expenditure,                 30°04′54.8″ N 094°05′29.4″ W.                         [Docket Number USCG–2018–0831]
                                             we do discuss the effects of this rule                     (b) Effective period. This rule is
                                                                                                     effective without actual notice from                  RIN 1625–AA00
                                             elsewhere in this preamble.
                                                                                                     September 5, 2018 until January 31,
                                             F. Environment                                                                                                Safety Zone; SFODA 9233 Buffalo
                                                                                                     2019 or until missing and/or damaged
                                               We have analyzed this rule under                                                                            Operation; Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY
                                                                                                     fendering systems are repaired or
                                             Department of Homeland Security                         replaced, whichever occurs first. For the             AGENCY:    Coast Guard, DHS.
                                             Directive 023–01 and Commandant                         purposes of enforcement, actual notice                ACTION:   Temporary final rule.
                                             Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                  will be used from September 1, 2018
                                             Coast Guard in complying with the                       until September 5, 2018.                              SUMMARY:   The Coast Guard is
                                             National Environmental Policy Act of                       (c) Regulations. (1) No vessel may                 establishing a temporary safety zone for
                                             1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                   enter or remain in the safety zone                    navigable waters within a 500-foot
                                             determined that this action is one of a                 except:                                               radius of the water insertion site located
                                             category of actions that do not                            (i) A vessel less than 65 feet in length           offshore of Hamburg Beach/Town Park,
                                             individually or cumulatively have a                                                                           Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY. This safety
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES




                                                                                                     and not engaged in towing; or
                                             significant effect on the human                            (ii) A vessel authorized by the Captain            zone is intended to restrict vessels from
                                             environment. This rule involves a safety                of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port                   portions of Lake Erie during the SFODA
                                             zone that will prohibit entry within 500-               Arthur (COTP) or a designated                         9233 Buffalo Operation. This temporary
                                             feet of either side of the KCS Bridge that              representative.                                       safety zone is necessary to protect
                                             crosses the Neches River in Beaumont,                      (2) Persons and vessels not permitted              mariners and vessels from the
                                             TX. It is categorically excluded from                   to enter the safety zone must request                 navigational hazards associated with


                                        VerDate Sep<11>2014   16:03 Sep 04, 2018   Jkt 244001   PO 00000   Frm 00019   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 4700   E:\FR\FM\05SER1.SGM   05SER1


                                             45050        Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / Rules and Regulations

                                             this event. Entry of vessels or persons                 III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule                novel legal or policy issues. The safety
                                             into this zone is prohibited unless                        The Coast Guard is issuing this rule               zone created by this rule will be
                                             specifically authorized by the Captain of               under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The                relatively small and enforced for a
                                             the Port Buffalo.                                       Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP) has                relatively short time. Also, the safety
                                             DATES: This rule is effective from 6:00                 determined that helicopter training with              zone has been designed to allow vessels
                                             a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on September 5,                   swimmers jumping to the water presents                to transit around it. Thus, restrictions on
                                             2018.                                                   significant risks to the public safety and            vessel movement within that particular
                                                                                                     property. Such hazards include                        area are expected to be minimal. Under
                                             ADDRESSES:   To view documents                          excessive winds from helicopter,                      certain conditions, moreover, vessels
                                             mentioned in this preamble as being                     rougher than normal waters, dangerous                 may still transit through the safety zone
                                             available in the docket, go to https://                 projectiles, and falling debris. This rule            when permitted by the Captain of the
                                             www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–                    is needed to protect personnel, vessels,              Port.
                                             0831 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click                    and the marine environment in the
                                             ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket                        navigable waters within the safety zone               B. Impact on Small Entities
                                             Folder on the line associated with this                 while the SFODA 9233 Buffalo                             The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
                                             rule.                                                   Operation takes place.                                1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended,
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:     If                 IV. Discussion of the Rule                            requires Federal agencies to consider
                                             you have questions on this rule, call or                  This rule establishes a safety zone on              the potential impact of regulations on
                                             email LTJG Sean Dolan, Chief                            September 5, 2018, from 6:00 a.m. until               small entities during rulemaking. The
                                             Waterways Management Division, U.S.                     11:30 p.m. The safety zone will                       term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small
                                             Coast Guard; telephone 716–843–9322,                    encompass all waters of Lake Erie,                    businesses, not-for-profit organizations
                                             email D09-SMB-SECBuffalo-WWM@                           Hamburg, NY contained within a 500-                   that are independently owned and
                                             uscg.mil.                                               foot radius of: 42°46′07.8″ N,                        operated and are not dominant in their
                                                                                                     78°52′29.8″ W.                                        fields, and governmental jurisdictions
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                    with populations of less than 50,000.
                                                                                                       Entry into, transiting, or anchoring
                                             I. Table of Abbreviations                               within the safety zone is prohibited                  The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
                                                                                                     unless authorized by the Captain of the               605(b) that this rule will not have a
                                             CFR Code of Federal Regulations
                                             DHS Department of Homeland Security                     Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene               significant economic impact on a
                                             FR Federal Register                                     representative. The Captain of the Port               substantial number of small entities.
                                             NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking                      or his designated on-scene                               While some owners or operators of
                                             § Section                                               representative may be contacted via                   vessels intending to transit the safety
                                             U.S.C. United States Code                               VHF Channel 16.                                       zone may be small entities, for the
                                             II. Background Information and                          V. Regulatory Analyses                                reasons stated in section V.A. above,
                                             Regulatory History                                        We developed this rule after                        this rule will not have a significant
                                                                                                     considering numerous statutes and                     economic impact on any vessel owner
                                                The Coast Guard is issuing this                                                                            or operator.
                                             temporary rule without prior notice and                 Executive orders related to rulemaking.
                                             opportunity to comment pursuant to                      Below we summarize our analyses                          Under section 213(a) of the Small
                                             authority under section 4(a) of the                     based on a number of these statutes and               Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                             Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5                   Executive orders, and we discuss First                Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
                                             U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision                          Amendment rights of protestors.                       we want to assist small entities in
                                             authorizes an agency to issue a rule                    A. Regulatory Planning and Review                     understanding this rule. If the rule
                                             without prior notice and opportunity to                                                                       would affect your small business,
                                                                                                        Executive Orders 12866 and 13563                   organization, or governmental
                                             comment when the agency for good                        direct agencies to assess the costs and
                                             cause finds that those procedures are                                                                         jurisdiction and you have questions
                                                                                                     benefits of available regulatory                      concerning its provisions or options for
                                             ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary               alternatives and, if regulation is
                                             to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.                                                                      compliance, please contact the person
                                                                                                     necessary, to select regulatory                       listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
                                             553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that                   approaches that maximize net benefits.
                                             good cause exists for not publishing a                                                                        CONTACT section.
                                                                                                     Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
                                             notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)                    to control regulatory costs through a                    Small businesses may send comments
                                             with respect to this rule due to it being               budgeting process. This rule has not                  on the actions of Federal employees
                                             impracticable and contrary to public                    been designated a ‘‘significant                       who enforce, or otherwise determine
                                             interest. The final details of this event               regulatory action,’’ under Executive                  compliance with, Federal regulations to
                                             were not known to the Coast Guard                       Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has               the Small Business and Agriculture
                                             until there was insufficient time                       not been reviewed by the Office of                    Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
                                             remaining before the event to publish a                 Management and Budget (OMB), and                      and the Regional Small Business
                                             NPRM.                                                   pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt                 Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
                                                Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast                  from the requirements of Executive                    Ombudsman evaluates these actions
                                             Guard finds that good cause exists for                  Order 13771.                                          annually and rates each agency’s
                                             making this rule effective less than 30                    This regulatory action determination               responsiveness to small business. If you
                                             days after publication in the Federal                   is based on the conclusion that this rule             wish to comment on actions by
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES




                                             Register. Delaying the effective date                   is not a significant regulatory action. We            employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
                                             would be contrary to the rule’s                         anticipate that it will have minimal                  888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
                                             objectives of enhancing safety of life on               impact on the economy, will not                       Coast Guard will not retaliate against
                                             the navigable waters and protection of                  interfere with other agencies, will not               small entities that question or complain
                                             persons and vessels in vicinity of the                  adversely alter the budget of any grant               about this rule or any policy or action
                                             SFODA 9233 Buffalo Operation.                           or loan recipients, and will not raise any            of the Coast Guard.


                                        VerDate Sep<11>2014   16:03 Sep 04, 2018   Jkt 244001   PO 00000   Frm 00020   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 4700   E:\FR\FM\05SER1.SGM   05SER1


                                                          Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 172 / Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / Rules and Regulations                                               45051

                                             C. Collection of Information                            F. Environment                                        ■ 2. Add § 165.T09–0831 to read as
                                               This rule will not call for a new                                                                           follows:
                                                                                                        We have analyzed this rule under
                                             collection of information under the                     Department of Homeland Security                       § 165.T09–0831 Safety Zone; SFODA 9233
                                             Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44                     Directive 023–01 and Commandant                       Buffalo Operation; Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY.
                                             U.S.C. 3501–3520).                                      Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the                  (a) Location. The safety zone will
                                             D. Federalism and Indian Tribal                         Coast Guard in complying with the                     encompass all waters of Lake Erie;
                                             Governments                                             National Environmental Policy Act of                  Hamburg, NY contained within a 500-
                                                                                                     1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have                 foot radius of: 42°46′07.8″ N,
                                                A rule has implications for federalism
                                                                                                     determined that this action is one of a               78°52′29.8″ W.
                                             under Executive Order 13132,
                                                                                                     category of actions that do not                         (b) Enforcement period. This
                                             Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
                                                                                                     individually or cumulatively have a                   regulation will be enforced from 6:00
                                             effect on the States, on the relationship
                                                                                                     significant effect on the human                       a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on September 5,
                                             between the national government and
                                                                                                     environment. This rule establishes a                  2018.
                                             the States, or on the distribution of
                                                                                                     safety zone. It is categorically excluded               (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with
                                             power and responsibilities among the
                                                                                                     from further review under paragraph                   the general regulations in § 165.23, entry
                                             various levels of government. We have
                                                                                                     L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS                  into, transiting, or anchoring within this
                                             analyzed this rule under that Order and
                                                                                                     Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01,                     safety zone is prohibited unless
                                             have determined that it is consistent
                                                                                                     Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental                    authorized by the Captain of the Port
                                             with the fundamental federalism
                                                                                                     Consideration supporting this                         Buffalo or his designated on-scene
                                             principles and preemption requirements
                                                                                                     determination is available in the docket              representative.
                                             described in Executive Order 13132.
                                                Also, this rule does not have tribal                 where indicated under ADDRESSES.
                                                                                                                                                             (2) This safety zone is closed to all
                                             implications under Executive Order                      G. Protest Activities                                 vessel traffic, except as may be
                                             13175, Consultation and Coordination                                                                          permitted by the Captain of the Port
                                             with Indian Tribal Governments,                           The Coast Guard respects the First                  Buffalo or his designated on-scene
                                             because it does not have a substantial                  Amendment rights of protesters.                       representative.
                                             direct effect on one or more Indian                     Protesters are asked to contact the
                                                                                                                                                             (3) The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of
                                             tribes, on the relationship between the                 person listed in the FOR FURTHER
                                                                                                                                                           the Captain of the Port Buffalo is any
                                                                                                     INFORMATION CONTACT section to
                                             Federal Government and Indian tribes,                                                                         Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
                                             or on the distribution of power and                     coordinate protest activities so that your
                                                                                                                                                           petty officer who has been designated
                                             responsibilities between the Federal                    message can be received without
                                                                                                                                                           by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to act
                                             Government and Indian tribes. If you                    jeopardizing the safety or security of
                                                                                                                                                           on his behalf.
                                             believe this rule has implications for                  people, places or vessels.
                                                                                                                                                             (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter
                                             federalism or Indian tribes, please                     List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                   or operate within the safety zone must
                                             contact the person listed in the FOR                                                                          contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo
                                             FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section                       Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
                                                                                                                                                           or his on-scene representative to obtain
                                             above.                                                  (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
                                                                                                                                                           permission to do so. The Captain of the
                                                                                                     requirements, Security measures,
                                             E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                                                                               Port Buffalo or his on-scene
                                                                                                     Waterways.
                                                                                                                                                           representative may be contacted via
                                               The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act                        For the reasons discussed in the                    VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given
                                             of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires                   preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                   permission to enter or operate in the
                                             Federal agencies to assess the effects of               CFR part 165 as follows:                              safety zone must comply with all
                                             their discretionary regulatory actions. In                                                                    directions given to them by the Captain
                                             particular, the Act addresses actions                   PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                         of the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene
                                             that may result in the expenditure by a                 AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                        representative.
                                             State, local, or tribal government, in the
                                             aggregate, or by the private sector of                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165                Dated: August 30, 2018.
                                             $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or                continues to read as follows:                         Kenneth E. Blair,
                                             more in any one year. Though this rule                    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;           Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
                                             will not result in such an expenditure,                 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;             Captain of the Port Buffalo.
                                             we do discuss the effects of this rule                  Department of Homeland Security Delegation            [FR Doc. 2018–19191 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am]
                                             elsewhere in this preamble.                             No. 0170.1.                                           BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES




                                        VerDate Sep<11>2014   16:03 Sep 04, 2018   Jkt 244001   PO 00000   Frm 00021   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 9990   E:\FR\FM\05SER1.SGM   05SER1



Document Created: 2018-09-05 01:59:11
Document Modified: 2018-09-05 01:59:11
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionTemporary final rule.
DatesThis rule is effective from 6:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. on September 5, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions on this rule, call or email LTJG Sean Dolan, Chief Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 716-843-9322, email D09-SMB-SECBuffalo- [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 45049 
RIN Number1625-AA00
CFR AssociatedHarbors; Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Security Measures and Waterways

2024 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR