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Special Local Regulations: Miami Super Boat Grand Prix, Miami Beach, FL
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[Federal Register: March 2, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 42)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 11274-11275]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr02mr00-20]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD07-00-010]
RIN 2115-AE46
Special Local Regulations: Miami Super Boat Grand Prix, Miami
Beach, FL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: Temporary Special Local Regulations are being proposed for
the Miami Super Boat Grand Prix. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. on April 30, 2000, offshore Miami Beach, FL. These regulations
are needed to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during
the event.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 17, 2000.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast
Guard Group Miami, 100 McArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Comments will become part of this docket and will be available for
inspection or copying at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petty Officer Rick Storey, Coast
Guard Group Miami at (305) 535-4472.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background and Purpose
These regulations are required to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waters because of their inherent danger of high speed
competition boat racing in the vicinity of spectator craft during the
Miami Super Boat Grand Prix, Miami Beach, FL. Although a permanent
regulation has been established for this event (33 CFR 100.730), the
organizers asked that the event be moved for this year to April 30. The
permanent regulations create a regulated area that prohibit non-
participating vessels from entering the regulated area during the
event. The practical effect of this proposed rule is to change the date
of the event for this year from the third Sunday in April until April
30th, and to slightly modify the boundaries of the spectator area.
Request for Comments
The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting written views, data, or arguments.
Persons submitting comments should include their names and addresses,
identify this notice [CGD07-00-010] and the specific section of this
proposal to which their comments apply and give reasons for each
comment. The Coast Guard requests that all comments and attachments be
submitted in an 8"x11" unbound format suitable for copying and
electronic filling. If that is not practical, a second copy of any
bound material is requested. Persons requesting acknowledgment of
receipt of comments should enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard
or envelope. The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during
the comment period. The regulations may be changed in view of the
comments received. All comments received before the expiration of the
comment period will be considered before final action is taken on this
proposal.
The Coast Guard plans on public hearings. Persons may request a
public hearing by writing to Commander Coast Guard Group Miami at the
address under ADDRESSES. The request should include the reasons why a
hearing would be beneficial. If it determines that the opportunity for
oral presentations will aid this rulemaking, the Coast Guard will hold
a public hearing at a time and place announced by a notice in the
Federal Register.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposal is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and does not require an
assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of
that order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it
under that order. It is not ``significant'' under the regulatory
policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44
FR 11040; February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic
impact of this proposal to be so minimal that a full Regulatory
Evaluation under paragraph 10(e) of the regulatory policies and
procedures of DOT is unnecessary. The regulated area will only be in
effect for 4\1/2\ hours on one day.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the
Coast Guard must consider whether this rule will have a significant
economic effect upon a substantial number of small entities. ``Small
entities'' include small business, 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
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a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
as the regulations will only be in effect for 4\1/2\ hours in a limited
area of Miami Beach, FL.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-221), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. Small
entities may contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT for assistance in understanding and participating in this
rulemaking. We also have a point of contact for commenting on actions
by employees of the Coast Guard. Small businesses may sent 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 the Regional 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).
Collection of Information
This proposal calls for no new collection of information
requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
Federalism
We have analyzed this proposal under Executive Order 13132 and have
determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism
under that order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded
mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State,
local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs
without the Federal Government's having first provided the funds to pay
those unfunded mandate costs. This proposal will not impose an unfunded
mandate.
Taking of Private Property
This proposal will not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This proposal meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this proposal under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not
concern an environmental risk to health or safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Environment
The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this
proposal and has determined pursuant to Figure 2-1, paragraph 34(h) of
Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, that this proposal is categorically
excluded from further environmental documentation.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reports and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
Proposed Regulations
In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend Part 100 of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:
PART 100--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for Part 100 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233, 49 CFR 1.46, and 33 CFR 100.35.
2. Temporary Sec. 100.35T-07-010 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35T-07-010 Miami Superboat Grand Prix, Miami Beach, FL.
(a) Regulated Area: A regulated area is established 1000 feet off
shore of Miami Beach FL from Miami Beach Clock Tower to Atlantic
Heights. The regulated area for the race course is defined by a line
joining the following coordinates: 25 deg.51.38' N., 080 deg.06.84' W.,
thence to 25 deg.46.54' N., 080 deg.07.40' W., thence to 25 deg.46.60'
N., 080 deg.07.18' W., thence to 25 deg.51.37' N., 080 deg.06.71' W.,
thence to the starting point.
(b) Spectator Area: The spectator area is defined by a line joining
the following coordinates: 25 deg.50.56' N., 080 deg.06.60' W., thence
to 25 deg.47.21' N., 080 deg.06.91' W., thence to 25 deg.47.20' N.,
080 deg.06.55' W., thence to 25 deg.50.54' N., 080 deg.06.25' W.,
thence to the starting point. All coordinates reference use Datum: NAD
1983.
(c) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander
is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has
been designated by Commander, Coast Guard Group Miami, FL.
(d) Special Local Regulations: Entry into the regulated area by
other than event participants is prohibited, unless otherwise
authorized by the Patrol Commander. Spectator craft must remain in the
spectator area as established by these regulations.
(e) Dates: This section becomes effective at 10:45 a.m. and
terminates at 3:15 p.m. EST on April 30, 2000.
Dated: February 18, 2000.
G.W. Sutton,
Captain, Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-4998 Filed 3-1-00; 8:45 am]
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