[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 237 (Friday, December 10, 1999)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 69192-69193] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-32092] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD07-99-082] RIN 2115-AE46 Special Local Regulations; BellSouth Winterfest Boat Parade, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Temporary Special local regulations are being adopted for the BellSouth Winterfest Boat Parade. The event will be held on December 11, 1999, on the waters of the Port Everglades turning basin and the Intracoastal Waterway from Dania Sound Light 35 (LLNR 47575) to the Pompano Beach Day Beacon 74 (LLNR 47230). The regulations are needed to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. DATES: These regulations become effective at 5 p.m. and terminate at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 11, 1999. ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket [CGD07-99-082] and are available for inspection or copying at the Seventh Coast Guard District, Room 918, 909 S.E. First Avenue, Miami, FL, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BM1 Storey, Coast Guard Group Miami, Florida at (305) 535-4472. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM and making these regulations effective less than 30 days after the Federal Register publication. Publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and delaying the effective date would be contrary to national safety interests since immediate action is needed to minimize potential danger to the public as there will be thousands of spectator craft in the area and the event date is scheduled for December 11. Background and Purpose The BellSouth Winterfest Boat Parade is a nighttime parade of approximately 110 pleasure boats ranging in length from 20 feet to 200 feet decorated with holiday lights. Approximately 1000 spectator craft are anticipated. The parade will form in the staging area at the Port Everglades turning basin then proceed north on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to Lake Santa Barbara where the parade will disband. The regulated area includes the staging area and the parade route. The staging area encompasses the Port Everglades turning basin, north to Dania Sound Light 35 LLNR 42865. The parade route encompasses the Intracoastal Waterway from Dania Sound Light 35 (LLNR 47575) to Pompano Beach day beacon 74 (LLNR 47230). No anchoring is permitted in the staging area. Further, no anchoring is permitted in the vicinity of the viewing area which extends from the Sunrise Blvd Bridge south to the New River Sound Light 3 (LLNR 47240) west of the ICW. During the parade transit, these regulations prohibit nonparticipating vessels from approaching within 500 feet ahead of the lead vessel or 500 feet astern of the last participating vessel in the parade, and within 50 feet on either side of the parade, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander. After the passage of the parade participants, all vessels will be allowed to resume normal operations at the discretion of the Patrol Commander. Regulatory Evaluation This proposal 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. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it 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 10(e) of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. The regulated area will only be in effect for five hours on one day. Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Coast Guard must consider whether this rule will have a significant economic effect upon a substantial number of small entities. ``Small entities'' include small business, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as the regulations will only be in effect for five hours one day and the parade is a well known local event. Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-221), we offer to assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. Small entities may contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for assistance in understanding and participating in this rulemaking. We also have a point of contact for commenting on actions by employees of the Coast Guard. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by [[Page 69193]] employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). Collection of Information This rule calls for no new collection of information requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Federalism We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132 and have determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism under that order. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State, local, or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs without the Federal Government's having first provided the funds to pay those unfunded mandate costs. This rule will not impose an unfunded mandate. Taking of Private Property This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under E.O. 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. Civil Justice Reform This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. Protection of Children We have analyzed this rule under E.O. 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not concern an environmental risk to health or safety that may disproportionately affect children. Environment The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this action and has determined pursuant to Figure 2-1, paragraph 34(h) of Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, that this action is categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. Additionally, an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) were prepared for this event in 1995 and event conditions have not changed. A copy of the EA and FONSI are available in the docket for inspection or copying. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Waterways. Temporary Regulations In consideration of the foregoing, 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 and 33 CFR 100.35. 2. A temporary Sec. 100.35T-07-082 is added to read as follows: Sec. 100.35T-07-082 Bellsouth Winterfest Boat Parade, Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (a) Definitions. (1) Staging area. The staging area is the Port Everglades Turning Basin and that portion of the Intracoastal Waterway extending from Port Everglades Turning Basin to Dania Sound light 35 (LLNR 42865). (2) Parade route. The parade route includes the Intracoastal Waterway from Dania Sound light 35 (LLNR 47575) to Pompano Beach daybeacon 74 (LLNR 47230). (3) Viewing area. The viewing area extends from the Sunrise Blvd Bridge south to the New River Sound Light 3 (LLNR 47240) west of the ICW. (4) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Miami, Florida. The Coast Guard assumes no responsibility for the operation of the event, the safety of participants and spectators, the safety of transient craft, and the qualification and instruction of participants. These responsibilities rest solely with the sponsor of the event. (b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Staging area. Entry or anchoring in the staging area by nonparticipating vessels is prohibited, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (2) Parade route. During the parade transit, nonparticipating vessels are prohibited from approaching within 500 feet ahead of the lead vessel or 500 feet astern of the last participating vessel in the parade, and within 50 feet on either side of the parade unless authorized by the Patrol Commander. (3) Viewing area. Anchoring in the vicinity of the viewing area is prohibited. (4) Miscellaneous. A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non- participating vessel to stop immediately. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately. At the discretion of the Patrol Commander, all vessels may resume normal operations after the passage of the parade participants. (c) Dates. This section becomes effective at 5 p.m. and terminates at 10 p.m. EST on December 11, 1999. Dated: December 2, 1999. Thad W. Allen, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 99-32092 Filed 12-7-99; 3:46 pm] BILLING CODE 4910-15-U