[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 125 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-15956]
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[Federal Register: June 30, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD13-94-018]
RIN 2115-AA97
Safety Zone Regulations; St. Helens Fourth of July Fireworks
Display, Columbia River, St. Helens, OR
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for the
Independence Day Fireworks Display to be held on July 4, 1994. The zone
will be located on the Columbia River from river mile 85.8 to 86.5.
This safety zone is needed to protect persons, facilities, and vessels
from safety hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry into
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation becomes effective on July 4, 1994, at
8:45 p.m. (PDT) and terminates on July 4, 1994 at 10:45 p.m. (PDT).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LTJG R. S. Croke, c/o Captain of the Port Portland, 6767 N. Basin Ave.,
Portland, Oregon 97217-3992, (503) 240-9327.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, a notice of
proposed rulemaking was not published for this regulation and good
cause exists for making it effective in less than 30 days after Federal
Register publication. Publishing a NPRM and delaying its effective date
would be contrary to the public interest since immediate action is
necessary to ensure the safety of structures and vessels operating in
the regulated area. Due to the complex planning and coordination
involved, notice of the final details for the show were not available
to the Coast Guard from the St. Helens Fireworks Committee until 30
days prior to the show. Therefore, sufficient time was not available to
publish the proposed rules in advance of the event or to provide a
delayed effective date. Following normal rulemaking procedures would be
impracticable.
Drafting Information
The drafters of this regulation are LTJG R. S. Croke, project
officer for the Captain of the Port, and LT L. J. Argenti, project
attorney, Thirteenth Coast Guard District Legal Office.
Discussion of Regulations
The event requiring this regulation will begin on July 4, 1994 at
8:45 p.m. (PDT). Upon request of the St. Helens Fireworks Committee,
the Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone from Columbia River mile
85.8 to river mile 86.5. This fireworks display may result in a large
number of vessels congregating near the fireworks launch site. Concern
is justified due to the possibility of debris and unexploded fireworks
falling into the Columbia River in the vicinity of the launch site.
This safety zone will be enforced by representatives of the Captain of
the Port Portland, Oregon. The Captain of the Port may be assisted by
other federal agencies.
This Regulation is issued pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1225 and 1231 as
set out in the authority citation for all of Part 165.
Regulatory Evaluation
This temporary final 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. It has been exempted from review by the Office of
Management and Budget 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 10e of the regulatory policies
and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.
Federalism
This action has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612, and it has been determined
that the proposed rulemaking does not have sufficient federalism
implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Environmental Assessment
This final rule has been thoroughly reviewed by the Coast Guard and
determined to be categorically excluded from further environmental
documentation in accordance with section 2.B.2.c. of Commandant
Instruction M16475.1B. A Categorical Exclusion Determination statement
has been prepared and placed in the rulemaking docket.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
Regulation
In consideration of the foregoing, subpart C of Part 165 of Title
33, Code of Federal Regulations, is amended as follows:
PART 165--[AMENDED]
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. A new Section 165.T13-015 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T13-015 Safety Zone: Columbia River, St. Helens, Oregon.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters on
the Columbia River from river mile 85.8 to river mile 86.5, St. Helens,
Oregon.
(b) Regulations.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of
this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port or his designated representatives.
(2) The designated representative of the Captain of The Port is any
Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been
authorized by the Captain of the Port Portland, to act on his behalf.
The following officers have or will be designated by the Captain of the
Port: The Coast Guard Patrol Commander, the senior boarding officer on
each vessel enforcing the safety zone, and the Duty Officer at Coast
Guard Portland, Oregon.
(3) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle, siren, or horn
from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the Patrol
Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels of persons signalled
shall stop and comply with the orders of the patrol vessels; failure to
do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to
comply, or both.
(d) Effective date. This section becomes effective on July 4, 1994,
at 8:45 p.m. (PDT) and terminate on July 4, 1994, at 10:45 p.m. (PDT)
unless sooner terminated by the Captain of The Port.
Dated: June 22, 1994.
N.S. Porter,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Alternate Captain of the Port.
[FR Doc. 94-15956 Filed 6-29-94; 8:45 am]
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