[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 26, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14379-14381]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-7620]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD11-97-004]
Special Local Regulation; Laughlin Aquamoto Sports Challenge and
Expo
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend the table of events in 33
CFR 100.1102 by adding the Laughlin Aquamoto Sports Challenge and Expo
being conducted in the waters of the Colorado River from Davis Dam
south to Harrah's Hotel and Casino on the following dates: annually, a
four-day weekend event in May or June. These regulations are necessary
to provide for the safety of life, property, and navigation on the
navigable waters of the United States during scheduled events.
DATES: Comments should be received on or before May 12, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Lieutenant Mike A. Arguelles,
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 2716 North Harbor Drive, San
Diego, California 92101, or may be delivered to the same address
between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. The telephone number is (619) 683-6484. The Captain of the
Port maintains the public docket for this rulemaking. Comments will
become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or
copying at Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, 2716 North Harbor Drive,
San Diego.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Mike A. Arguelles, Coast
Guard Marine Safety Office, San Diego; telephone number (619) 683-6484.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or comments. Persons
submitting comments should include their name and address, identify
this rulemaking (CGD11-97-004) and the specific section of this
proposal to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each
comment. The Coast Guard requests that all comments and attachments be
submitted in an unbound format suitable for copying and electronic
filing. If not practical, a second copy of any bound materials is
requested. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt of comments
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should enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
A public comment period of only 45 days is necessary in order to
permit publication of a final rule at least 30 days prior to
commencement of the effective period, yet still allow opportunity for
submission and consideration of comments from the public.
The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the
comment period. It may change this proposal in view of the comments.
The Coast Guard plans no public hearing. Persons may request a public
hearing by writing to the project officer at the address under
ADDRESSES. If it determines that the opportunity for oral presentation
will aid this rulemaking, the Coast Guard will hold a public hearing at
a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.
Background and Purpose
The Aquamoto Sports Challenge and Expo will consist of various
styles of watercraft racing. The races will take place, annually, over
a four-day weekend in May or June. These regulations are necessary to
provide for the safety of life, property, and navigation on the
navigable waters of the United States during scheduled events.
Discussion of Regulation
The race zone encompasses the Colorado River from the Davis Dam
south to Harrah's Hotel and Casino. The race courses will be marked by
vessels with signs, and both north and south boundaries of the race
zone will have major signs to alert non-participants using the river.
On various days and times during the event, the race zone will be in
use by vessels competing in the Aquamoto Challenge. During these times
the Colorado River from Davis Dam south to Harrah's Hotel and Casino
will be closed to all traffic with the exception of emergency vessels.
No vessels other than participants or official patrol vessels will be
allowed to enter this zone unless specifically cleared by or through an
official patrol vessel. Once the zone is established, authorization to
remain within the zone is subject to termination at any time. The
Patrol Commander may impose other restrictions within the zone if
circumstances dictate. Restrictions will be tailored to impose the
least impact on maritime interests yet provide the level of security
deemed necessary to safely conduct the Aquamoto and Expo.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposal is not a significant regulatory action under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and does not require assessment of
potential cost 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
regulation to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under
paragraph 10(e) of the regulatory policies and procedures of the
Department of Transportation is unnecessary.
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 impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small
entities'' may include small businesses and not-for-profit
organizations that are not dominant in their fields and (2)
governmental jurisdictions with populations less than 50,000. Because
it expects the impact of this proposal to be so minimal, the Coast
Guard certifies under section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) that this proposal, if adopted, will not have a
substantial impact on a significant number of small entities.
Collection of Information
This proposal contains no collection of information requirements
under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Federalism
The Coast Guard has analyzed this regulation under the principles
and criteria in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that this rule
does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Environmental Assessment
The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this
regulation and concluded that under paragraph 2.B.2 of Commandant
Instruction M16475.1B as revised in 59 CFR 38654, July 29 1994 and 61
FR 13563, March 27, 1996, it will have no significant environmental
impact and it is categorically excluded from further environmental
documentation. A Categorical Exclusion Determination and Environmental
Analysis checklist will be available for inspection and copying in the
docket to be maintained at the address listed in ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Regattas, Marine parades.
Proposed Regulation
For the reasons set out in the preamble the Coast Guard proposes to
amend Part 100, 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.
2. In Sec. 100.1102, Table 1 is amended by adding an entry for the
Laughlin Aquamoto Sports Challenge and Expo immediately following the
entry for the Laughlin Classic to read as follows:
Sec. 100.1102 Marine Events on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam
(Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona).
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Table 1
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Laughlin Aquamoto Sports Challenge and Expo.
Sponsor: Baja Promotions.
Dates: Four-day weekend event in May or June.
Where: That portion of Colorado river near Laughlin, Nevada, from Davis
Dam to Harrah's Hotel and Casino.
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Dated: March 17, 1997.
J.M. MacDonald,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, Acting.
[FR Doc. 97-7620 Filed 3-25-97; 8:45 am]
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