[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34366-34367]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-16320]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD09-01-060]
RIN 2115-AA97


Safety Zone; Middle Bass Island, Lake Erie, Ohio

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone at 
Put-In-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Ohio. This safety zone is necessary to 
protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with 
fireworks displays. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a 
portion of Put-In-Bay for the City of Put-In-Bay July 4, 2001, 
fireworks display.

DATES: This rule is effective from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4, 
2001.

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 [CGD09-01-060] and are available for inspection or 
copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Toledo, 420 Madison 
Ave, Suite 700, Toledo, Ohio, 43604 between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Herb Oertli, Chief of Port 
Operations, Marine Safety Office, 420 Madison Ave, Suite 700, Toledo, 
Ohio 43604; (419) 418-6050.

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), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing an NPRM, and, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), 
good cause exists for making this rule it effective less than 30 days 
after publication in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard had 
insufficient advance notice to publish an NPRM followed by a temporary 
final rule. 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 prevent possible loss of life, injury, 
or damage to property. The Coast Guard has not received any complaints 
or negative comments with regard to this event.

Background and Purpose

    This temporary rule is necessary to ensure the safety of spectators 
and vessels during the setup, loading and launching of a fireworks 
display in conjunction with the City of Put-In-Bay July 4, 2001 
Fireworks. The fireworks display will occur between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. 
on July 4.
    This safety zone will encompass all waters and the adjacent 
shoreline of Put-In-Bay Middle Bass Island, Ohio, bounded by an arc of 
a circle with a 800-foot radius with its center in approximate position 
41 deg.40'15" N, 082 deg.48'35" W. The Captain of the Port Toledo or 
his designated on scene representative may terminate this event.
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the 
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol 
personnel. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone 
is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Toledo or 
his designated on scene representative. The Captain of the Port or his 
designated on scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section 
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, 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). This finding is based on the 
historical lack of vessel traffic during this time of year.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities'' 
comprises small businesses, 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.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be 
small entities: the owners and operators of vessels intending to 
transit or anchor in a portion of Put-In-Bay off Middle Bass Island, 
Ohio.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: This 
rule will be in effect for only a few hours on one day and vessel 
traffic can pass safely around the safety zone.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offered to assist small 
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate 
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. If the 
rule would affect your

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small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact Marine Safety Office Toledo (see ADDRESSES).
    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 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 under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

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 having first provided the funds to pay 
those 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 Executive Order 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 Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 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 risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this rule 
and concluded that under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.lC, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation. A ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' 
is available in the docket for inspection or copying where indicated 
under ADDRESSES.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, 
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more 
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and 
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities 
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive order 13211, 
Actions Concerning Regulations that Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the 
office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.


    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    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), 
6.04-6, and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.


    2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T09-942 is added to read as follows:


Sec. 165.T09-942  Safety zone: Put-In-Bay, Middle Bass Island, Ohio

    (a) Location. All waters and the adjacent shoreline of Put-In-Bay, 
Middle Bass Island, Ohio, bounded by the arc of a circle with a 800-
foot radius with its center in approximate position 41 deg.40'15" N, 
082 deg.48'35" W. (NAD 1983).
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 5 p.m. until 
11 p.m., July 4, 2001.
    (c) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port.

    Dated: June 18, 2001.
David L. Scott,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port.
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