[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39443-39444] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-19408] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD13-97-016] RIN 2115-AE46 Special Local Regulations; Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race, Lake Washington, Seattle, WA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This final rule temporarily amends the effective date of the special local regulations for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race, to be held from August 7, 1997 to August 10, 1997. This change is needed because this year's race will occur a week later than it is normally held. These special local regulations are needed to provide for the safety of participants and spectators on the navigable waters during this event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of participants and spectators of the Hydroplane Race. DATES: This final rule is effective from August 7 until August 11, 1997. ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, documents referred to in this preamble are available for inspection or copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Puget Sound, 1519 Alaskan Way South, Building 1, Seattle, Washington 98134-1192. Normal office hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Joel Roberts, c/o Captain of the Port Puget Sound, 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, Washington 98134-1192, (206) 217-6232. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory History Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, a notice of proposed rulemaking has not been published for this regulation and good cause exists for making it effective less than 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register. Publishing a NPRM would be contrary to the public interest since immediate action is necessary to ensure the safety [[Page 39444]] of vessels and spectators on the navigable waters during this event. If normal notice and comment procedures were followed, this rule would not become effective until after the date of the event. For this reason, following normal rulemaking procedures in this case would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest. Background and Purpose This final rule temporarily amends the effective date of the special local regulations for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race contained in 33 CFR 100.1301. This year's races will be held between August 7, 1997 and August 10, 1997. This change is needed because this year's race will occur a week later than it is normally held. These special local regulations are needed to provide for the safety of participants and spectators on the navigable waters during this event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of participants and spectators of the Hydroplane Race. The Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race occurs annually on the waters of Lake Washington. Participant craft are high speed, high performance vessels which can be restricted in their ability to maneuver within a short distance. The competition consistently draws large numbers of spectator craft. The implementation of the special local regulations on the dates specified in temporary section 33 CFR 100.T13013 enhance the safety of the participants and spectators. Regulatory Evaluation This 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 CFR 11040; February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal, due to the event's short duration, that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), 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 small 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). Because the impacts of this rule are expected to be minimal, due to the event's short duration, the Coast Guard certifies under section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Collection of Information This rule contains no collection-of-information requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). Federalism The Coast Guard has analyzed this final rule in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. Environment The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this rule and has concluded that under Section 2.B.2.e of Commandant Instruction M16475.1B, it is categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. Final Regulation For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends part 100 of 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. From August 7 until August 11, 1997, in Sec. 100.1301, paragraph (a) is suspended and a new paragraph (j) is added to read as follows: Sec. 100.1301 [Amended] * * * * * (j) This regulation is in effect from August 7-11, 1997. Dated: July 14, 1997. E.I. Kiley, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting District Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 97-19408 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M