[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 4, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62940-62942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-30023]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[COTP TAMPA-01-108]
RIN 2115-AA97


Security Zones; Crystal River, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary fixed security zones 
around the Florida Power Crystal River nuclear power plant located at 
the end of the Florida Power Corporation Channel, Crystal River, 
Florida. The security zones are needed for national security reasons to 
protect the public and the power plant from potential subversive acts. 
Entry into the zones is prohibited, unless specifically authorized by 
the Captain of the Port, Tampa, Florida, or his designated 
representative.

DATES: This regulation is effective from 6 p.m. (EST) on November 21, 
2001 until 6 p.m. (EDT) on June 15, 2002.

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 [COTP Tampa-01-108] and are available for inspection or 
copying at Marine Safety Office Tampa, 155 Columbia Drive, Tampa, 
Florida 33606-3598 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT David G. McClellan, Coast Guard 
Marine Safety Office Tampa, at (813) 228-2189 extension 102.

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 a NPRM. Publishing a NPRM and delaying 
the rule's effective date would be contrary to the public interest 
since immediate action is needed to protect the public, ports and 
waterways of the United States. The Coast Guard will issue a broadcast 
notice to mariners announcing the creation of this rule and place Coast 
Guard or other law enforcement vessels in the vicinity of these zones 
to advise mariners of the restriction.
    For the same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard 
finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 
30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

    Based on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World 
Trade Center buildings in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, 
Virginia, there is an increased risk that subversive activity could be 
launched by vessels or persons in close proximity to the Florida Power 
Crystal River power plant. This power plant provides critical energy to 
the Tampa area and contains extremely hazardous materials. The security 
zone for the Florida Power Corporation Channel encompasses the waters 
within the following points: 28 deg. 56.87' N, 082 deg. 45.17' W 
(Northwest corner), 28 deg. 57.37' N, 082 deg. 41.92' W (Northeast 
corner), 28 deg. 56.81' N, 082 deg. 45.17' W (Southwest corner), and 
28 deg.

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57.32' N, 082 deg. 41.92' W (Southeast corner). The security zone for 
the Demory Gap Channel encompasses the waters within the following 
points: 28 deg. 57.61' N, 082 deg. 43.42' W (Northwest corner), 28 deg. 
57.53' N, 082 deg. 41.88' W (Northeast corner), 28 deg. 57.60' N, 
082 deg. 43.42' W (Southwest corner), 28 deg. 57.51' N, 082 deg. 41.88' 
W (Southeast corner). Entry into these security zones is prohibited, 
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Tampa, 
Florida or his designated representative.

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) because we have determined that 
only a small number of recreational fishermen will be affected by this 
regulation and there are ample areas nearby to fish that are not 
covered by this regulation. Moreover, vessels may be allowed to enter 
the zones on a case-by-case basis with the authorization of the Captain 
of the Port.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Coast 
Guard considered whether this rule would have a significant economic 
effect upon a substantial number of small entities. ``Small entities'' 
include 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 because we have determined that only a small number of 
recreational fishermen will be affected by this regulation and there 
are ample areas nearby to fish that are not covered by this regulation. 
Moreover, small entities may be allowed to enter these zones on a case 
by case basis with the authorization of the Captain of the Port.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we offer to assist small 
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its 
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. If the rule 
will affect your small business, organization, or government 
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or 
options for compliance, please contact the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for assistance in understanding this rule.
    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 requirements 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implication 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 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.

Environmental

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this rule 
and concluded under Figure 2-1, paragraph 34(g) of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.1D, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation.

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 relationships 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 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), Reports 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), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6, 6.04-11, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.


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    2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T07-108 is added to read as follows:


Sec. 165.T07-108  Security Zones; Crystal River, Florida.

    (a) Regulated area. The Coast Guard is establishing temporary fixed 
security zones around the Florida Power Crystal River nuclear power 
plant located at the end of the Florida Power Corporation Channel, 
Crystal River, Florida. The security zone for the Florida Power 
Corporation Channel encompasses the waters within the following points: 
28 deg. 56.87' N, 082 deg. 45.17' W (Northwest corner), 28 deg. 57.37' 
N, 082 deg. 41.92' W (Northeast corner), 28 deg. 56.81' N, 082 deg. 
45.17' W (Southwest corner), and 28 deg. 57.32' N, 082 deg. 41.92' W 
(Southeast corner). The security zone for the Demory Gap Channel 
encompasses the waters within the following points: 28 deg. 57.61' N, 
082 deg. 43.42' W (Northwest corner), 28 deg. 57.53' N, 082 deg. 41.88' 
W (Northeast corner), 28 deg. 57.60' N, 082 deg. 43.42' W (Southwest 
corner), 28 deg. 57.51' N, 082 deg. 41.88' W (Southeast corner).
    (b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec. 165.33 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited except as 
authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. 
The Captain of the Port will notify the public via Marine Safety Radio 
Broadcast on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (157.1 MHz).
    (c) Authority. The authority for this section is 33 U.S.C. 1226; 49 
CFR 1.46.
    (d) Dates. This section is effective at 6 p.m. (EST) on November 
21, 2001 and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. (EDT) on June 15, 2002.

    Dated: November 20, 2001.
A.L. Thompson, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port.
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