[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 59806-59807]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22509]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[COTP Jacksonville 04-093]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary fixed safety zone 
on the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL, for the Navy Sea and Sky 
Spectacular. The safety zone is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with high speed, low flying, aircraft participating 
in flight demonstrations during the Air Show. Anchoring, mooring, or 
transiting within this zone is prohibited, unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, FL.

DATES: This rule is effective from noon on October 28, 2004, through 4 
p.m. on October 31, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket, are part of docket [COTP Jacksonville 04-093] and are 
available for inspection and copying at Coast Guard Marine Safety 
Office Jacksonville, 7820 Arlington Expressway, Suite 400, 
Jacksonville, Florida, 32211, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal Holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Carol Swinson at Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Jacksonville, FL, tel: (904) 232-2640, ext. 
155.

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 NRPM. Publishing a NPRM, which would 
incorporate a comment period before a final rule could be issued, and 
delaying the rule's effective date is contrary to public safety because 
immediate action is necessary to protect the public and waters of the 
United States. Moreover, a NPRM is unnecessary due to the limited 
amount of time this rule will be in effect.
    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. The Coast Guard will 
issue a broadcast notice to mariners and may place Coast Guard vessels 
in the vicinity of this zone to advise mariners of the restriction.

Background and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary fixed safety zone on 
the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL. The safety zone will be enforced 
during the 2004 Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular, from noon until 4 
p.m. October 28, 2004, through October 31, 2004. The safety zone is 
needed to protect boaters from the hazards associated with high speed, 
low flying, aircraft participating in flight demonstrations during the 
Air Show. The safety zone will originate at position 
30[deg]14[min]37[sec] N, 081[deg]39[min]45[sec] W, and extend east to 
30[deg]14[min]37[sec] N, 081[deg]38[min]00[sec] W, then south to 
30[deg]13[min]41[sec] N, 081[deg]38[min]00[sec] W, then west to 
30[deg]13[min]41[sec] N, 081[deg]39[min]48[sec] W, then back to the 
original point. Anchoring, mooring, or transiting within this zone is 
prohibited, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, 
FL.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This regulation 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 cost and benefits under 
section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has 
exempted it from review under the order. It is not significant under 
the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) because these regulations will only be in effect for a 
short period of time, and the impacts on routine navigation are 
expected to be minimal.

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 field, and 
governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under section 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this 
rule will not have a significant economic impact upon a substantial 
number of small entities because the regulation will only be enforced 
for approximately four hours each day it is in effect and the public 
will be made aware of the closure times via broadcast notices to 
mariners. The impact on routine navigation is expected to be minimal 
because vessel traffic is not excessive at that part of the river and 
traffic may be granted permission to enter the zone by the Captain of 
the Port or his representative if the situation allows.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 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 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.

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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 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 affect 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

    We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 
which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have 
concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit the 
use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. 
Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, 
paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, from further environmental 
documentation. Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, 
an ``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a ``Categorical Exclusion 
Determination'' are not required for this rule.

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 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 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. 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 Sec.  165.T07-093 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-093  Safety Zone St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL

    (a) Regulated area. The safety zone will originate at position 
30[deg]14[min]37[sec] N, 081[deg]39[min]45[sec] W, and extend east to 
30[deg]14[min]37[sec] N, 081[deg]38[min]00[sec] W, then south to 
30[deg]13[min]41[sec] N, 081[deg]38'00[sec] W, then west to 
30[deg]13[min]41[sec] N, 081[deg]39[min]48[sec] W, then back to the 
original point.
    (b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23 of this part, anchoring, mooring or transiting in this 
zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the 
Port Jacksonville, FL.
    (c) Dates. This rule is effective from October 28, 2004, through 
October 31, 2004, and will be enforced from noon to 4:00 p.m. for each 
day it is in effect.

    Dated: August 26, 2004.
David L. Lersch,
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Jacksonville.
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