83 FR 5035 - Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 24 (February 5, 2018)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 24 (February 5, 2018)
| Page Range | 5035-5037 | |
| FR Document | 2018-02159 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 24 (Monday, February 5, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5035-5037] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02159] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG-2018-0009] RIN 1625-AA08 Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation on the Black Warrior River extending the entire width of the river from mile marker 339.0 to mile marker 341.5 in Tuscaloosa, AL. The special local regulation is needed to protect the persons participating in the NCAA Collegiate Rowing Competition marine event. Entry into, transiting through, or exiting from this regulated area is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Mobile, or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. until noon on February 24, 2018. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2018-0009 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 Kyle D. Berry, Sector Mobile, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 251-441-5940, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port Sector Mobile DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking PATCOM Patrol Commander Sec. 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 because doing so would be impracticable. The event sponsors have informed the U.S. Coast Guard that a marine event will occur on February 24, 2018. After gathering all necessary information, including safety needs related to this event, the Coast Guard determined that this special local regulation is necessary for this event. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this special local regulation by February 24, 2018 and lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments before issuing this rule. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this temporary rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest because immediate action is necessary to protect persons and property from the dangers associated with the rowing event. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The Captain of the Port Sector Mobile (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the rowing event on February 24, 2018 will be a safety concern for anyone within the area of the Black Warrior River between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5. This rule is needed to protect participants, spectators, and other persons and vessels during the rowing event on navigable waters. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a special local regulation on February 24, 2018, which will be enforced between the 6 a.m. and noon. The special local regulation takes place on the Black Warrior River between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5, extending the entire width of the navigable channel. The duration of the regulation is intended to protect participants, spectators, and other persons and vessels before, during, and after the rowing event. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter into, transit through, or exist the regulated area without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. The Coast Guard will patrol the regatta area under the direction of the COTP, or a designated representative. A designated representative may be a Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). Patrol Commander (PATCOM) means a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to monitor the rowing area, permit entry into the area, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within the area, and take other actions authorized by the COTP. The PATCOM will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign ``Coast Guard Patrol Commander.'' All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the COTP to patrol the regulated area. Spectator vessels desiring to enter, transit through or within, or exit the regulated area may request permission to do so from the COTP or a PATCOM. When permitted to transit the area vessels must follow restrictions within the regulated area as directed by the Coast Guard, and must operate at a minimum safe navigation speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the regulated area or any other vessels. No spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. [[Page 5036]] Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. Spectator vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to the establishment of the regulated area and remain moored through the duration of the event. The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. The COTP or a designated representative will terminate enforcement of the special local regulations at the conclusion of the event. 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. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration, and time-of-year of the regulation. The special local regulation will take place on a 2.5 mile stretch of the Black Warrior River between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5, during a short duration of six hours on February 24, 2018, which is a time of year experiencing lower than normal traffic. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notices to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the regulation so that waterway users may plan accordingly for transits during this restriction. The rule also allows vessels to seek permission from the COTP or a designated representative to enter the regulated area. B. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated area may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. C. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023-01, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a special local regulation lasting only six hours on the Black Warrior River between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5. It is categorically excluded from further [[Page 5037]] review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) 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 100 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 0 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 33 CFR 1.05-1. 0 2. Add Sec. 100.35T08-0009 to read as follows: Sec. 100.35T08-0009 Special Local Regulation; Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa, AL. (a) Regulated area. All navigable waters of the Black Warrior River between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5, Tuscaloosa, AL. (b) Period of enforcement. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. until noon on February 24, 2018. (c) Special local regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 100.801, entry into, transit within or through, or exit from this area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Mobile (COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative may be a Patrol Commander (PATCOM). The PATCOM will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign ``PATCOM''. (2) All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state, or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the COTP to patrol the regulated area. (3) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the COTP or a designated representative and when so directed by that officer will be operated at a minimum safe navigation speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the regulated area or any other vessels. (4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. (5) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. Spectator vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to the establishment of the regulated area and remain moored through the duration of the event. (6) The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (7) The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (8) The COTP or a designated representative will terminate enforcement of the special local regulations at the conclusion of the event. (d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the regulated area as well as any changes in the date and times of enforcement. Dated: January 26, 2018. M.R. Mclellan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Mobile. [FR Doc. 2018-02159 Filed 2-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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sterility, package integrity, and device SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: vessels during the rowing event on
functionality over the specified shelf navigable waters.
I. Table of Abbreviations
life.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
(7) Labeling must include the CFR Code of Federal Regulations
following: COTP Captain of the Port Sector Mobile This rule establishes a special local
(i) A detailed summary of the device DHS Department of Homeland Security regulation on February 24, 2018, which
technical parameters; FR Federal Register will be enforced between the 6 a.m. and
(ii) A warning stating that the device NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Patrol Commander
noon. The special local regulation takes
is only for use on clean, intact skin; §§ Section place on the Black Warrior River
(iii) Instructions for use, including U.S.C. United States Code between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5,
placement of the device on the patient; extending the entire width of the
and II. Background Information and navigable channel. The duration of the
(iv) A shelf life. Regulatory History regulation is intended to protect
Dated: January 31, 2018. The Coast Guard is issuing this participants, spectators, and other
Leslie Kux, temporary rule without prior notice and persons and vessels before, during, and
Associate Commissioner for Policy. opportunity to comment pursuant to after the rowing event. No vessel or
[FR Doc. 2018–02202 Filed 2–2–18; 8:45 am] authority under section 4(a) of the person will be permitted to enter into,
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 transit through, or exist the regulated
BILLING CODE 4164–01–P
U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision area without obtaining permission from
authorizes an agency to issue a rule the COTP or a designated
without prior notice and opportunity to representative.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND The Coast Guard will patrol the
SECURITY comment when the agency for good
cause finds that those procedures are regatta area under the direction of the
Coast Guard ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary COTP, or a designated representative. A
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. designated representative may be a
33 CFR Part 100 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that Coast Guard Patrol Commander
good cause exists for not publishing a (PATCOM). Patrol Commander
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0009] notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (PATCOM) means a Coast Guard
RIN 1625–AA08 with respect to this rule because doing commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
so would be impracticable. The event who has been designated by the COTP
Special Local Regulation; Black sponsors have informed the U.S. Coast to monitor the rowing area, permit entry
Warrior River; Tuscaloosa, AL Guard that a marine event will occur on into the area, give legally enforceable
February 24, 2018. After gathering all orders to persons or vessels within the
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. area, and take other actions authorized
necessary information, including safety
ACTION: Temporary final rule. needs related to this event, the Coast by the COTP. The PATCOM will be
Guard determined that this special local aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
regulation is necessary for this event. It Guard Auxiliary vessel. The PATCOM
establishing a temporary special local
is impracticable to publish an NPRM may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8
regulation on the Black Warrior River
because we must establish this special MHZ) by the call sign ‘‘Coast Guard
extending the entire width of the river
local regulation by February 24, 2018 Patrol Commander.’’
from mile marker 339.0 to mile marker
341.5 in Tuscaloosa, AL. The special and lack sufficient time to provide a All persons and vessels not registered
local regulation is needed to protect the reasonable comment period and then with the event sponsor as participants
persons participating in the NCAA consider those comments before issuing or official patrol vessels are considered
Collegiate Rowing Competition marine this rule. spectators. The ‘‘official patrol vessels’’
event. Entry into, transiting through, or Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast consist of any Coast Guard, state, or
exiting from this regulated area is Guard finds that good cause exists for local law enforcement and sponsor
prohibited unless specifically making this temporary rule effective less provided vessels assigned or approved
authorized by the Captain of the Port than 30 days after publication in the by the COTP to patrol the regulated
Sector Mobile, or a designated Federal Register. Delaying the effective area.
representative. date of this rule would be impracticable Spectator vessels desiring to enter,
and contrary to the public interest transit through or within, or exit the
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. because immediate action is necessary regulated area may request permission
until noon on February 24, 2018. to protect persons and property from the to do so from the COTP or a PATCOM.
ADDRESSES: To view documents dangers associated with the rowing When permitted to transit the area
mentioned in this preamble as being event. vessels must follow restrictions within
available in the docket, go to http:// the regulated area as directed by the
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule Coast Guard, and must operate at a
0009 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click The Coast Guard is issuing this rule minimum safe navigation speed in a
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. The manner which will not endanger
Folder on the line associated with this Captain of the Port Sector Mobile participants in the regulated area or any
rule. (COTP) has determined that potential other vessels.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If hazards associated with the rowing No spectator vessel shall anchor,
you have questions on this rule, call or event on February 24, 2018 will be a block, loiter, or impede the through
email Lieutenant Kyle D. Berry, Sector safety concern for anyone within the transit of participants or official patrol
Mobile, Waterways Management area of the Black Warrior River between vessels in the regulated area during the
Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone mile markers 339.0 and 341.5. This rule effective dates and times, unless cleared
251–441–5940, email Kyle.D.Berry@ is needed to protect participants, for entry by or through an official patrol
uscg.mil. spectators, and other persons and vessel.
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review under paragraph L61 of or approved by the COTP to patrol the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction regulated area.
Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
(3) Spectator vessels desiring to
Record of Environmental Consideration Safety Administration
transit the regulated area may do so only
(REC) supporting this determination is with prior approval of the COTP or a
available in the docket where indicated 49 CFR Part 171
designated representative and when so
under ADDRESSES.
directed by that officer will be operated General Information, Regulations, and
G. Protest Activities at a minimum safe navigation speed in Definitions
The Coast Guard respects the First a manner which will not endanger
participants in the regulated area or any CFR Correction
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the other vessels. In Title 49 of the Code of Federal
person listed in the FOR FURTHER (4) No spectator vessel shall anchor, Regulations, Parts 100 to 177, revised as
INFORMATION CONTACT section to block, loiter, or impede the through of October 1, 2017, on page 131, in
coordinate protest activities so that your transit of participants or official patrol § 171.8, reinstate the definition of
message can be received without vessels in the regulated area during the ‘‘specification packaging’’ to read as
jeopardizing the safety or security of follows:
effective dates and times, unless cleared
people, places or vessels. for entry by or through an official patrol § 171.8 Definitions and abbreviations.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 vessel. * * * * *
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (5) Any spectator vessel may anchor Specification packaging means a
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping outside the regulated area, but may not packaging conforming to one of the
requirements, Waterways. anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable specifications or standards for
For the reasons discussed in the channel. Spectator vessels may be packagings in part 178 or part 179 of
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 moored to a waterfront facility within this subchapter.
CFR part 100 as follows: the regulated area in such a way that * * * * *
they shall not interfere with the progress [FR Doc. 2018–02303 Filed 2–2–18; 8:45 am]
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON of the event. Such mooring must be BILLING CODE 1301–00–D
NAVIGABLE WATERS complete at least 30 minutes prior to the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 100 establishment of the regulated area and
remain moored through the duration of DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
continues to read as follows:
the event.
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 33 CFR Fish and Wildlife Service
1.05–1. (6) The COTP or a designated
representative may forbid and control 50 CFR Part 20
■ 2. Add § 100.35T08–0009 to read as
follows: the movement of all vessels in the
regulated area. When hailed or signaled [Docket No. FWS–HQ–MB–2016–0051;
FF09M21200–178–FXMB1231099BPP0]
§ 100.35T08–0009 Special Local by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall
Regulation; Black Warrior River, come to an immediate stop and comply RIN 1018–BB40
Tuscaloosa, AL. with the directions given. Failure to do
(a) Regulated area. All navigable so may result in expulsion from the Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird
waters of the Black Warrior River area, citation for failure to comply, or Hunting Regulations on Certain
between mile markers 339.0 and 341.5, both. Federal Indian Reservations and
Tuscaloosa, AL. Ceded Lands for the 2017–18 Season
(b) Period of enforcement. This (7) The COTP or a designated
section will be enforced from 6 a.m. representative may terminate the event AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
until noon on February 24, 2018. or the operation of any vessel at any Interior.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) In time it is deemed necessary for the ACTION: Final rule.
accordance with the general regulations protection of life or property.
SUMMARY: This rule prescribes special
in § 100.801, entry into, transit within or (8) The COTP or a designated migratory bird hunting regulations for
through, or exit from this area is representative will terminate certain Tribes on Federal Indian
prohibited unless authorized by the enforcement of the special local reservations, off-reservation trust lands,
Captain of the Port Sector Mobile regulations at the conclusion of the and ceded lands. This rule responds to
(COTP) or a designated representative. event. tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife
A designated representative may be a
(d) Informational broadcasts. The Service (hereinafter Service or we)
Patrol Commander (PATCOM). The
COTP or a designated representative recognition of their authority to regulate
PATCOM will be aboard either a Coast
will inform the public through hunting under established guidelines.
Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel.
broadcast notices to mariners of the This rule allows the establishment of
The Patrol Commander may be
enforcement period for the regulated season bag limits and, thus, harvest at
contacted on Channel 16 VHF–FM
area as well as any changes in the date levels compatible with populations and
(156.8 MHz) by the call sign
and times of enforcement. habitat conditions.
‘‘PATCOM’’.
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(2) All persons and vessels not DATES: This rule takes effect on
Dated: January 26, 2018.
registered with the event sponsor as February 5, 2018.
M.R. Mclellan,
participants or official patrol vessels are ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments
considered spectators. The ‘‘official Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the received on the special hunting
patrol vessels’’ consist of any Coast Port Sector Mobile. regulations and Tribal proposals during
Guard, state, or local law enforcement [FR Doc. 2018–02159 Filed 2–2–18; 8:45 am] normal business hours at U.S. Fish and
and sponsor provided vessels assigned BILLING CODE 9110–04–P Wildlife Headquarters, 5275 Leesburg
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