[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 97 (Tuesday, May 20, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27500-27501]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13196]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD05-97-010]
RIN 2115-AA97


Safety Zone; Annapolis, Maryland, Severn River, Weems Creek

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone near 
the mouth of the Severn River. The safety zone is needed to protect 
marine traffic and spectators from potential hazards posed by the U.S. 
Navy flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, as they perform low 
altitude maneuvers over the Severn River. The safety zone includes 
waters of the Severn River adjacent to the U.S. Naval Academy between 
the span of the Route 50 Bridge and a line drawn from the Naval Academy 
Light (LLNR 19785) east to Greenbury Point. Entry of vessels or persons 
into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the 
Captain of the Port.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This regulation is effective from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 
May 20, 1997, and from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 21, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant James Driscoll, Marine Event Coordinator, Activities 
Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, Maryland 21226-1791, 
telephone number (410) 576-2676.

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. Publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking 
and delay of effective date would be contrary to the public interest 
because immediate action is necessary to control anticipated spectator 
craft and to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable 
waters during the event.

Discussion of the Regulation

    The U.S. Naval Academy submitted an application to conduct a 
rehearsal and performance of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team, 
The Blue Angels, on May 20 and May 21, 1997, respectively. In the past, 
Coast Guard patrol boats were provided to protect marine spectators 
during flight rehearsals and performances. During this event, six high-
performance Navy aircraft will fly at low altitudes in various 
formations and maneuvers over the Severn River. This regulation 
establishes a temporary safety zone near the mouth of the Severn River 
between the span of the Route 50 Bridge and a line drawn from the Naval 
Academy Light (LLNR 19785) east to Greenbury Point. The regulation is 
required to control the movement of persons and vessels within the 
flight demonstration area. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This temporary 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 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.

Collection of Information

    This rule contains no information collection requirements under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Federalism

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under the principles and 
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that 
this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant 
the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this 
temporary rule and concluded that, under paragraph 2.B.2 of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.1B (as revised by 59 FR 38654; July 29, 1994), this 
rule is categorically excluded from further environmental 
documentation.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Vessels, Waterways.

Regulation

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
CFR Part 165 as follows:
    1. The authority citation for Part 165 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; and 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; and 49 CFR 1.46.

    2. A new temporary section 165.T05-97-010, is added to read as 
follows:


Sec. 165.T05-97-010  Safety Zone; Annapolis, Maryland, Severn River, 
Weems Creek.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: that segment of 
the Severn River adjacent to the U.S. Naval Academy between the span of 
the Route 50 Bridge and a line drawn from the Naval Academy Light (LLNR 
19785) east to Greenbury Point. Entry of vessels or persons into this 
zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the 
Port.
    (b) Effective dates. This regulation is effective at 6 a.m. to 4 
p.m. on May 20, 1997, and from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 21, 1997, unless 
sooner terminated by the Captain of the Port.
    (c) Captain of the Port means the Commanding Officer of Coast Guard 
Activities Baltimore, or any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer 
authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf.
    (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec. 165.23

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of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited except as authorized 
by the Captain of the Port.
    (2) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of changes in 
the status of this zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine 
Band radio Channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

    Dated: April 7, 1997.
G.S. Cope,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Baltimore, Maryland.
[FR Doc. 97-13196 Filed 5-19-97; 8:45 am]
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