[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 111 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34537-34539]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-14434]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR PART 165

CGD09-03-216

RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Detroit River, Detroit, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
the International Freedom Festival Fireworks display on June 25, 2003. 
This safety zone is necessary to control vessel traffic within the 
immediate location of the fireworks launch site and to ensure the 
safety of life and property during the event. This safety zone is 
intended to restrict vessel traffic from a portion of the Detroit 
River.

DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 5 p.m. until 12 a.m. 
on June 25, 2003.

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 [CGD09-03-216] and are available for inspection or 
copying at: U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Detroit, 110 Mt. 
Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 48207, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTJG Brandon Sullivan, U.S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Detroit, at (313) 568-9558.

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 under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the 
Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM and 
for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in 
the Federal Register. The permit application was not received in time 
to publish an NPRM followed by a final rule before the effective date. 
Delaying this rule would be contrary to the public interest of ensuring 
the safety of spectators and vessels during this event and immediate 
action is necessary to prevent possible loss of life or property. The 
Coast Guard has not received any complaints or negative comments 
previously with regard to this event.

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Background and Purpose

    Temporary safety zones are necessary to ensure the safety of 
vessels and spectators from the hazards associated with fireworks 
displays. Based on accidents that have occurred in other Captain of the 
Port zones, and the explosive hazard of fireworks, the Captain of the 
Port Detroit has determined fireworks launches in close proximity to 
watercraft pose significant risks to public safety and property. The 
likely combination of large numbers of recreational vessels, congested 
waterways, darkness punctuated by bright flashes of light, alcohol use, 
and debris falling into the water could easily result in serious 
injuries or fatalities. Establishing a safety zone to control vessel 
movement around the locations of the launch platforms will help ensure 
the safety of persons and property at these events and help minimize 
the associated risk.
    The safety zone will encompass the portion of the Detroit River 
bounded on the South by the International Boundary, on the West by 
83[deg]03'30'' W, on the North by the City of Detroit shoreline and on 
the East by 083[deg]01' W. These geographic coordinates are based upon 
North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83). The size of this zone was 
determined using the National Fire Prevention Association guidelines 
and local knowledge concerning wind, waves, and currents.
    All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the 
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or his designated on-scene patrol 
representative. The designated on-scene patrol representative will be 
the patrol commander. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this 
safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Detroit 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 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 this rule 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). We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so 
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10(e) of the 
regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.
    This determination is based on the minimal time that vessels will 
be restricted from the zone, and therefore minor if any impacts to 
Mariners.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we 
considered whether this rule would have a significant 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 
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    This rule would affect the following entities, some of which might 
be small entities: The owners or operators of commercial vessels 
intending to transit or anchor in the activated safety zone.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reason: This 
safety zone is only in effect from 5 p.m. until 12 midnight on the day 
of the event.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate 
its effects 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 Detroit 
(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 would call 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) 
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 would not result in such an expenditure, we 
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule would 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

    The Coast Guard has 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

    We have considered the environmental impact of this rule and 
concluded that, under figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, 
this rule is categorically excluded from further environmental 
documentation. A written categorical exclusion determination is 
available in the docket for inspection or copying where indicated under 
ADDRESSES.

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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 165

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

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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

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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; Department of Homeland Security Delegation 
No. 0170.


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2. A new temporary Sec.  165.T09-216 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-216  Safety Zone; Detroit River, Detroit, MI.

    (a) Location. The waters of the Detroit River bounded on the South 
by the International Boundary, on the West by 83[deg]03'30'' W, on the 
North by the City of Detroit Shoreline and on the East by 083[deg] 01' 
W (NAD 83).
    (b) Effective time and date. This section is effective from 5 p.m. 
until 12 a.m. on June 25, 2003.
    (c) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into this safety zone is prohibited 
unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Detroit, or 
his designated on-scene representative.

    Dated: May 27, 2003.
P. G. Gerrity,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
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