[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 98 (Friday, May 21, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27697-27699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-12954]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD01-99-039]
RIN 2115-AA97
Safety Zone: Groton Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks Display, Main
Beach, Groton Long Point, CT
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for the Groton
Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks Display to be held in Long Island
Sound, 600 feet south of the main beach in Groton Long Point, CT, on
July 17, 1999. This action is needed to protect persons, facilities,
vessels, and others in the maritime community from the hazards
associated with this fireworks display. Entry into this safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation is effective on July 17, 1999, from 9
p.m. until 10:05 p.m. In case of inclement weather, July 18, 1999, is
the alternative date for this event.
ADDRESSES: Documents relating to this temporary final rule are
available for inspection and copying at U.S. Coast Guard Long Island
Sound, 120 Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512. Normal office hours
are between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Comments may also be faxed to this address. The fax number is (203)
468-4445.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant Commander T.J. Walker, Chief of Port Operations, Captain of
the Port, Long Island Sound, at (203) 468-4444.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, good cause exists for not publishing a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and for making this rule effective
in less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. The
sponsor of the event did not provide the Coast Guard with the final
details for the event in sufficient time to publish a NPRM or a final
rule 30 days in advance. The delay encountered if normal rulemaking
procedures were followed would effectively cancel the event.
Cancellation of this event is contrary to the public interest since the
fireworks display is for the benefit of the public.
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Background and Purpose
The Groton Long Point Yacht Club, of Groton Long Point, CT, is
sponsoring a 20-minute fireworks display off the main beach in Groton
Long Point, CT. The fireworks display will occur on July 17, 1999, from
9:30 p.m. until 9:50 p.m. The safety zone covers all waters of Long
Island Sound within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks-launching barge,
which will be located off of the main beach in Groton Long Point, CT,
in approximate position 41 deg.-18.5' N, 072 deg.-02.18' W (NAD 1983).
This zone is necessary to protect the maritime community from the
hazards associated with the fireworks display. Entry into or movement
within this zone will be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port or his on-scene representative.
Regulatory Evaluation
This temporary final 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 FR 11040; February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the
economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory
Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and
procedures of DOT is unnecessary. This safety zone involves only a
portion of Long Island Sound, and entry into this zone will be
restricted for only 65 minutes, on July 17, 1999. Although this
regulation prevents traffic from transiting this section of Long Island
Sound, the effect of this regulation will not be significant for
several reasons: the duration of the event is limited; the event is at
a late hour; all vessel traffic may safely pass around this safety
zone; and extensive, advance maritime advisories will be made.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the
Coast Guard considered whether this temporary final rule would 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 (2) governmental
jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
For the reasons discussed under the Regulatory Evaluation above,
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 impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under subsection 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), the Coast Guard
wants to assist small entities in understanding this temporary final
rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and
participate in the rulemaking. If your small business or organization
would be affected by this rule and you have questions concerning its
provisions or options for compliance, please call LCDR T.J. Walker,
telephone (203) 468-4444.
The Ombudsman of Regulatory Enforcement for Small Business and
Agriculture, and 10 Regional Fairness Boards, were established to
receive comments from small businesses about enforcement by Federal
agencies. The Ombudsman will annually evaluate such enforcement and
rate each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on enforcement by the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-
734-3247).
Collection of Information
This temporary final rule contains no collection-of-information
requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.).
Federalism
The Coast Guard has analyzed this temporary final rule in
accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive
Order 12612, and has determined that it does not raise sufficient
federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism
Assessment.
Unfunded Mandates
Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), the
Coast Guard must consider whether this temporary final rule will result
in an annual expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in
aggregate, of $100 million (adjusted annually for inflation). If so,
the Act requires that a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives be
considered, and that, from those alternatives, the least costly, most
cost-effective, or least burdensome alternative that achieves the
objective of the rule be selected. No State, local, or tribal
government will be affected by this rule, so this rule will not result
in annual or aggregate costs of $100 million or more. Therefore, the
Coast Guard is exempt from any further regulatory requirements under
the Unfunded Mandates Act.
Environment
The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this
temporary final rule and concluded that under Figure 2-1, paragraph
34(g), of Commandant Instruction, M 16475.C, this rule is categorically
excluded from further environmental documentation. A written
Categorical Exclusion Determination is available in the docket for
inspection or copying where indicated under Addresses.
Other Executive Orders on the Regulatory Process
In addition to the statutes and Executive Orders already addressed
in this preamble, the Coast Guard considered the following executive
orders in developing this temporary final rule and reached the
following conclusions:
E.O. 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with
Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. This final rule will not
effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking of private
property or otherwise have taking implications under this Order.
E.O. 12875, Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership. This final
rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of this
Order to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
E.P. 13405, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks
and Safety Risks. This final rule is not an economically significant
rule and does not concern an environmental risk to safety
disproportionately affecting children.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reports and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
Regulation
For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g),
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46. Section 165.100 is also
issued under authority of Sec. 311, Pub. L. 105-383.
2. Add temporary Sec. 165.T01-CGD1-039 to read as follows:
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Sec. 165.T01-CGD1-039 Groton Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks Display,
Main Beach, Groton Long Point, CT
(a) Location. The safety zone includes all waters of Long Island
sound within a 600-foot radius of the launch site located in Long
Island Sound 600 feet south of Main Beach, Groton Long Point, CT. in
approximate position 41 deg.-18'.05 N, 072 deg.-02' .08 W (NAD 1983).
(b) Effective date. This section is effective on July 17, 1999,
from 9:00 p.m. until 10:05 p.m. In case of inclement weather, July 18,
1999, is the alternative date for this event.
(c)(1) Regulations. The general regulations covering safety zones
contained in Sec. 165.23 of this part apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol
personnel. Among these personnel are commissioned, warrant, and petty
officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard
Vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of
a vessel shall proceed as directed.
P. K. Mitchell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound.
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