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Security Zone; Georgetown Channel, Potomac River, Washington, DC
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[Federal Register: July 1, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 126)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44059-44061]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr01jy02-12]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD05-02-041]
RIN 2115-AA97
Security Zone; Georgetown Channel, Potomac River, Washington, DC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone.
This action is necessary to provide for safety and security of an
anticipated 400,000 visitors during the annual July 4th celebration on
the National Mall in Washington, DC. The security zone will prevent
access to unauthorized persons who may attempt to enter the secure area
via the waterfront seawall, and safeguard spectators and participants.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m to 11 p.m. local time on July
4, 2002.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket CGD05-02-041 and are available for inspection or
copying at Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins
Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21226-1791,
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between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Charles A. Roskam II, Port
Safety and Security, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, telephone number
(410) 576-2676.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing an 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. This
temporary security zone of short duration is necessary to provide for
the security of the United States. The security zone will prevent
access to unauthorized persons who may attempt to enter the secure area
of this nationally significant event via the waterfront seawall, and
safeguard the United States and United States' interests during this
event. To delay the effective date would be impracticable and contrary
to the public interest.
Background and Purpose
On July 4, 2002, an anticipated 400,000 visitors will attend the
annual July 4th celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
This security zone is necessary to prevent access to unauthorized
persons who may attempt to enter the secure area of this nationally
significant event via the waterfront seawall, and to provide for the
security of the spectators and participants.
Discussion of Rule
This rule, for security reasons, limits access to the regulated
area to those vessels authorized to enter and operate within the
security zone. The Captain of the Port or his designated representative
may authorize access to the security zone. In addition, the Coast Guard
will make notifications via maritime advisories.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, 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).
This temporary rule will be in effect for a limited duration. The
Captain of the Port or his designated representative may authorize
access to the security zone. In addition, the Coast Guard will make
notifications via maritime advisories.
Small Entities
Under the regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises 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 a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: the owners and operators of vessels intending to
operate or anchor in the Georgetown Channel, Potomac River, from the
George Mason Memorial Bridge upstream to the Arlington Memorial Bridge
from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4, 2002.
This security zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. This
rule will be in effect for less than twenty four hours. Although the
security zone will apply to the entire width of the river, traffic will
be allowed to pass through the zone with the permission of the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
Additionally, the Coast Guard will make notifications via marine
advisories so that mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. 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 address listed under
ADDRESSES.
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).
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
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 or more in any
one year. Though this rule will not result in such expenditure, we do
discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not affect 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 rule 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 rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Security Risks. This
rule is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to security that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
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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.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Environment
We have considered the environmental impact of this rule and
preliminarily concluded that under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, this rule is categorically excluded
from further environmental documentation. This is a security zone less
than one week in duration. The environmental analysis and ``Categorical
Exclusion Determination'' will be prepared and submitted after
establishment of this temporary security zone. The Categorical
Exclusion Determination will be made available in the docket for
inspection and copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine security, 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
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(g),
6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.
2. Add Sec. 165.TD05-02-041 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.TD05-02-041 Security zone; Georgetown Channel, Potomac River,
Washington, DC.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: the waters of
the Georgetown channel of the Potomac River, within an area 200 feet
from the river's Washington, DC shore, from the George Mason Memorial
Bridge upstream to the Arlington Memorial Bridge, including the waters
of the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin.
(b) Captain of the Port. Captain of the Port means the Commanding
Officer of Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, or any
Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been
authorized to act on his behalf.
(c) Regulations. (1) All persons are required to comply with the
general regulations governing security zones in 33 CFR 165.33.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage within the
security zone must request authorization from the Captain of the Port
or his designated representative by telephone at (410) 576-2693 or by
radio on VHF-FM channel 16.
(3) The operator of any vessel within or in the immediate vicinity
of this security zone shall:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by the
Captain of the Port or his designated representative, and
(ii) Proceed as directed by the Captain of the Port or his
designated representative.
(d) Effective period. This section is effective from 6 a.m. to 11
p.m. local time on July 4, 2002.
Dated: June 19, 2002.
E.Q. Kahler,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Baltimore,
Maryland.
[FR Doc. 02-16524 Filed 6-28-02; 8:45 am]
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