[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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