[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 166 (Wednesday, August 27, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51453-51454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-21956]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

COAST GUARD

33 CFR PART 165

[CGD09-03-249]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Grundy County Corn Festival, Morris, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for 
the Grundy County Corn Festival. The safety zone is necessary to 
protect vessels and spectators from potential airborne hazards during a 
planned fireworks display over a portion of the Illinois River. This 
safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the 
Illinois River in Morris, IL.

DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 8:30 p.m. until 9 
p.m. (local) on September 27, 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 [CDG09-03-249] and are available for inspection or 
copying at Marine Safety Office Chicago, 215 W. 83rd Street, Suite D, 
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MST2 Kenneth Brockhouse, U.S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Chicago, at (630) 986-2155.

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. 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.

Background and Purpose

    A temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of 
vessels and spectators from the hazards associated with fireworks 
display. Based on recent accidents that have occurred in other Captain 
of the Port zones, and the explosives hazard of fireworks, the Captain 
of the Port Chicago 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, 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 location of the launch platform will help 
ensure the safety of persons and property of these events and help 
minimize the associated risks. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring 
within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain 
of the Port Chicago or his designated On-Scene representative. The 
Captain of the Port or his designated On-Scene representative may be 
contacted via VHF radio Channel 16.

Discussion of Rule

    The safety zone will encompass the waters of the Illinois River 
within the arc of a circle with a 840-foot radius from the fireworks 
launch site with its center in the approximate position 41[deg]21.2' N, 
088[deg]23.08' W. These coordinates are based upon North American Datum 
1983 (NAD 1983). The size of this zone was determined using the 
National Fire Prevention Association guidelines and local knowledge 
concerning wind, waves, and currents.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This temporary 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 Homeland Security (DHS). The Coast 
Guard expects the economic impact of this proposal to be so minimal 
that a full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies and 
procedures of DHS is unnecessary.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), the Coast 
Guard considered whether this rule will have a significant impact on a 
substantial number of small businesses and not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated are not dominant in their 
respective fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations less 
than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under section 605 (b) of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) that this temporary final rule 
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.

Assistance for Small Entities

    In accordance with sec. 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), the Coast Guard 
offered to assist small entities in understanding this rule so that 
they can better evaluate its effectiveness and participate in the 
rulemaking process. 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, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

Collection of Information

    This rule contains no information collection requirements under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, and has determined that this rule does not have 
implications 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 proposed 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 proposed rule will not affect a taking of private property or 
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, 
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected 
Property Rights.

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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 
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.

Environment

    We have 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.

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 
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 Record 
Keeping 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. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50 
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub. 
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.


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2. A new temporary safety zone Sec.  165.T09-249 is added to read as 
follows:


Sec.  165.T09-249  Safety Zone; Grundy County Corn Festival, Morris, IL

    (a) Location. The following is a safety zone: All waters of the 
Illinois River bounded by the arc of a circle with a 840-foot radius 
from the fireworks launch site with its center in the approximate 
position 41[deg]21.2' N, 088[deg]23.08' W (NAD 1983).
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 8:30 p.m. 
until 9 p.m. (local) on September 27, 2003.
    (c) Regulations. In accordance with Sec.  165.23, entry into this 
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the 
Port, Chicago, or the designated On-Scene Representative. Section 
165.23 also contains other general requirements.

    Dated: August 12, 2003.
Terrence W. Carter,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Chicago.
[FR Doc. 03-21956 Filed 8-26-03; 8:45 am]
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