[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]
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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.
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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
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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]
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(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]
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