[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 71 (Monday, April 14, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18042-18043] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-9540] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD07 97-012] RIN 2115-AE46 Special Local Regulations: Fort Lauderdale, Florida AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Special local regulations are being adopted for the 1997 Shell Air & Sea Show. The event will be held on May 2, 1997 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. EDT, May 3, 1997 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, May 4, 1997 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on the Atlantic Ocean off Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida. The regulations are needed to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event because of the expected concentration of spectator craft. DATES: These regulations are effective from: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT on May 2, 1997, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT on May 3, 1997, and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT on May 4, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: QMC T.E. KJERULFF Coast Guard Group Miami, Florida at (305) 535-4448. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background and Purpose The 1997 Shell Air and Sea Show will take place in the Atlantic Ocean from Fort Lauderdale Beach out to \1/2\ nautical mile off shore, between Oakland Park Boulevard and the 17th Street Causeway. There will be approximately 18 participating racers in ski boats, jet skis, and off shore racing powerboats. In addition, various military aircraft, including high performance aircraft, will be operating at high speeds and low altitudes in the area directly above the regulated area. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, a notice of proposed rulemaking was not published for these regulations 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 national safety interests since immediate action is needed to minimize potential danger to the public due to the anticipated concentration of spectator craft. Following normal rulemaking procedures would have been impracticable, as there was not sufficient time remaining to publish proposed rules in advance of the event or to provide for a delayed effective date, because the final information regarding which military aircraft would participate, was only determined the week of March 17, 1997. Regulatory Evaluation This regulation 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. Entry into the regulated area is prohibited for only 4.0 hours on the first day of the event, and 8.0 hours on second and third days of the event. 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'' include independently owned and operated businesses that are not dominant in their field and that otherwise qualify as ``small business concerns'' under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). The Coast Guard certifies under section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it will be in effect for a maximum of eight hours in a limited area. Collection of Information This rule contains no collection of information requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). 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 rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. Environmental Assessment The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this action consistent with Section 2.B.2 of Commandant Instruction M16475.1B. In accordance with that section, this action has been environmentally assessed (EA completed), and the Coast Guard has determined that it will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. An environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact have been prepared and are available in the docket for inspection and copying. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. Special Local Regulations In consideration of the foregoing, Part 100 of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, is amended 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. A temporary section 100.35T-07-012 is added to read as follows: Sec. 100.35T-07-012 Fort Lauderdale, FL. (a) Regulated Area. All waters of the Atlantic Ocean west of a line drawn from 26-10.51N, 080-05.50W to 26-06.50N, 080-05.50W. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83. (b) Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander. (2) All vessels shall immediately follow any specific instructions given by event patrol craft and exercise extreme caution while operating in or near the regulated area. A succession of no fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-participating vessels to stop immediately. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately. (3) After the termination of the 1997 Shell Air & Sea Show event for each [[Page 18043]] respective day, all vessels may resume normal operations. (c) Effective Dates. These regulations become effective on: (1) May 2, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. and terminate at 1:30 p.m. EDT, (2) May 3, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. and terminate at 5:30 p.m. EDT, (3) May 4, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. and terminate at 5:30 p.m. EDT. Dated: April 4, 1997. J.W. Lockwood, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 97-9540 Filed 4-11-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M