[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 3, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44547-44548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-16747]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD07-02-049]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Savannah Waterfront Association July 
4th Fireworks Display, Savannah River, Savannah, GA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: Temporary special local regulations are being established on 
the Savannah River for the Savannah Waterfront Association July 4th 
Celebration Fireworks Display, Savannah, GA. This rule creates a 
regulated area on the waters of the Savannah River around the fireworks 
launch point located ashore but close to the river's edge. These 
regulations are needed to provide for the safety of life on navigable 
waters during the event.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4, 
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 docket [CGD07-02-049] and are available for inspection or 
copying at Coast Guard Group Charleston, 196 Tradd St., Charleston, SC 
29401 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal Holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTJG Martinez, Coast Guard Group 
Charleston at (843)724-7632.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this 
rule. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause 
exists for not publishing a NPRM. Publishing a NPRM, which would 
incorporate a comment period before a final rule could be issued, would 
be contrary to public safety interests since immediate action is needed 
to minimize potential danger to the public from aerial fireworks and 
because there will be numerous spectator craft in the area.
    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

    This rule is required to provide for the safety of life on 
navigable waters because of the inherent danger associated with the 
aerial fireworks for the Savannah Waterfront Association July 4th 
Fireworks Display, Savannah, GA. The event sponsor expects 
approximately 120 spectator craft to observe the show. The fireworks 
launch point will be located ashore, approximately 35 yards from the 
river's edge, in approximate position 32 deg.04.991' N, 081 deg.05.309' 
W. This rule creates a regulated area only on the waters of the 
Savannah River within 175 yards of the launch point, which is located 
ashore. This rule creates no restrictions on land. It prohibits non-
participant persons and vessels from entering the regulated area during 
the event without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This 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. 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 the rule minimally impacts navigation: The regulated area will 
be enforced for two hours, vessels will still be able to transit the 
waterway around the regulated area (the regulated area extends 
approximately 140 yards into the channel for a small portion of the 
river adjacent to the launch site, which leaves approximately 25 yards 
around the zone in which to navigate), and vessels may be allowed to 
enter the regulated area with the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol 
Commander.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we 
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact 
on 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.
    This rule may 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 the Savannah River from 9 p.m. to 11 
p.m., July 4, 2002. 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 it minimally impacts 
navigation: the regulated area will be enforced for two hours, vessels 
will still be able to transit the waterway around the regulated area 
(the regulated area extends approximately 140 yards into the channel 
for a small portion of the river adjacent to the launch site, which 
leaves approximately 25 yards around the zone in which to navigate), 
and vessels may be allowed to enter the regulated area with the 
permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

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 this rule so that they may 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 employees of the Coast 
Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

Collection of Information

    This rule contains no collection of information requirements 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

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State, local, or tribal government in the aggregate, or by the private 
sector, of $100,000,000 or more in any one year. Although 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 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 M16475.1D, that this action is categorically 
excluded from further environmental documentation.

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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    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 100 as follows:

PART 100--MARINE EVENTS

    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 49 CFR 1.46.


    2. From 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 4, 2002, add temporary 
Sec. 100.35T-07-049 to read as follows:


Sec. 100.35T-07-049  Savannah Waterfront Association July 4th Fireworks 
Display, Savannah River, Savannah GA.

    (a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters 
in Savannah River, Savannah, GA, encompassing a 175-yard radius around 
a point located ashore at approximate position 32 deg. 04.991' N, 
081 deg. 05.309' W. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 1983.
    (b) 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 Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Group Charleston, 
SC.
    (c) Special local regulations. Entry into the regulated area by 
non-participant persons or vessels is prohibited, unless expressly 
authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
    (d) Dates. This section will be enforced from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. 
on July 4, 2002.

    Dated: June 27, 2002.
J.W. Stark,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, 
Acting.
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