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Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Mill Creek, Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA
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[Federal Register: June 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 125)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36991-36993]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr29jn06-7]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD05-06-025]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Mill Creek, Fort
Monroe, Hampton, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local
regulations for the ``Hampton Cup Regatta,'' a power boat race to be
held on the waters of Mill Creek, near Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia.
These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety
of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended
to restrict vessel traffic in portions of Mill Creek adjacent to Fort
Monroe during the power boat race.
DATES: This rule is effective from 7:30 a.m. on August 18, 2006 to 6:30
p.m. on August 20, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket, are part of docket CGD05-06-025 and are available for
inspection or copying at Commander (dpi), Fifth Coast Guard District,
431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-5004, between 9 a.m.
and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Sens, Project Manager,
Inspections and Investigations Branch, at (757) 398-6204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Regulatory Information
On April 17, 2006, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Mill
Creek, Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA in the Federal Register (71 FR 19672).
We received no letters commenting on the proposed rule. No public
meeting was requested, and none was held.
Background and Purpose
On August 18, 19 and 20, 2006, the Virginia Boat Racing Association
will sponsor the ``Hampton Cup Regatta,'' on the waters of Mill Creek
adjacent to Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. The event will consist of
approximately 100 inboard hydroplanes racing in heats counter-clockwise
around an oval racecourse. A fleet of spectator vessels is anticipated
to gather nearby to view the competition. Due to the need for vessel
control during the event, vessel traffic will be temporarily restricted
to provide for the safety of participants, spectators and transiting
vessels.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
The Coast Guard did not receive comments in response to the notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register.
Accordingly, the Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local
regulations on specified waters of Mill Creek, Fort Monroe, Hampton,
Virginia.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule 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 Homeland Security (DHS).
We expect the economic impact of this temporary rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies
and procedures of DHS is unnecessary.
Although this regulation prevents traffic from transiting a portion
of Mill Creek, near Fort Monroe, Hampton,
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Virginia during the event, the effect of this regulation will not be
significant due to the limited duration that the regulated area will be
in effect and the extensive advance notifications that will be made to
the maritime community via marine information broadcasts, local
commercial radio stations and area newspapers so mariners can adjust
their plans accordingly.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. 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. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
may be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit this section of Mill Creek, Hampton, Virginia during the event.
This rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. This
rule will be enforced for only a short period, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. on August 18, 19 and 20, 2006. Affected waterway users may pass
safely around the regulated area with approval from the patrol
commander. Before the enforcement period, we will issue maritime
advisories so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Assistance for Small Entities
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 so that they can better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
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 would call 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 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 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 Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not concern an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it would not have a substantial and 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. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.1D,
which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit
the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the
Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded under
figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. Special local regulations issued in
conjunction with a marine event permit are specifically excluded from
further analysis and documentation under those sections. Under figure
2-1, paragraph (34)(h) of the Instruction, an ``Environmental Analysis
Check List'' and a ``Categorical
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Exclusion Determination'' are not required for this rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
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
? 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233, Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
? 2. Add a temporary section, Sec. 100.35-T05-025 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35-T05-025 Mill Creek, Hampton, VA.
(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established for the
waters of Mill Creek, adjacent to Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia,
enclosed by the following boundaries: to the north, a line drawn along
latitude 37[deg]01'00'' N, to the east a line drawn along longitude
076[deg]18'30'' W, to the south a line parallel with the shoreline
adjacent to Fort Monroe, and the west boundary is parallel with the
Route 258--Mercury Boulevard Bridge. All coordinates reference Datum
NAD 1983.
(b) Definitions:
(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or
petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads.
(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
(3) Participant includes all vessels participating in the ``Hampton
Cup Regatta'' under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to
the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton
Roads.
(c) Special local regulations:
(1) Except for participating vessels and persons or vessels
authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may
enter or remain in the regulated area.
(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must:
(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any
Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.
(ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Official Patrol.
(iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels
shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course
that minimizes wake near the race course.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7:30
a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on August 18, 19 and 20, 2006.
Dated: June 16, 2006.
Larry L. Hereth,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-10255 Filed 6-28-06; 8:45 am]
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