[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 139 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37582-37583]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-18108]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD09-01-084]
RIN 2115-AA97


Safety Zone; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, Pennsylvania

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone 
encompassing the navigable waters in Presque Isle Bay. The safety zone 
is necessary to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels from the 
hazards associated with fireworks displays. This safety zone is 
intended to restrict vessel traffic from a portion of Presque Isle Bay, 
Erie, Pennsylvania.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on 
August 19, 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 CGD09-01-084 and are available for inspection or 
copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Buffalo, 1 Fuhrmann 
Blvd, Buffalo, New York 14203 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant David Flaherty, U. S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Buffalo, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, New York 
14203. The telephone number is (716) 843-9574.

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 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 that would be effective before the necessary date. 
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

    A temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure safety of vessels, 
spectators, and participants for the We Love Erie Days fireworks 
display. Entry into, transit through or anchoring within this safety 
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo 
or his designated on-scene representative. The designated on-scene 
representative will be the Patrol Commander and may be contacted via 
VHF/FM Marine Channel 16.
    The safety zone will encompass all navigable waters of Presque Isle 
Bay within an 800-foot arc of the fireworks launch platform located at 
the end of Dobbins Landing in position 42 deg.08'19" N, 080 deg.05'30" 
W. These coordinates are based upon North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).

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

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the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, 
1979).

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.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 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 small business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or 
options for compliance, please contact Marine Safety Office Buffalo 
(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

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local 
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial 
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under 
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for 
federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any 
one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we 
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

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 create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

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 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 
energy action'' under that order because 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.

Environment

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

List of Subject in 33 CFR Part 165

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

    For the reasons set out 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), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.


    2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T09-969 is added to read as follows:


Sec. 165.T09-969  Safety Zone; Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA.

    (a) Location: The following area is a temporary safety zone: all 
navigable waters of Presque Isle Bay within an 800-foot arc around the 
fireworks launch platform located at the end of Dobbins Landing in 
approximate position 42 deg.08'19" N, 080 deg.05'30" W (NAD 83).
    (b) Effective time and date. This section is effective from 9:30 
p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (local) on August 19, 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 Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Buffalo, or the 
designated Patrol Commander.

    Dated: July 5, 2001.
S. D. Hardy,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
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