[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41688-41692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17086]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0922]
RIN 1625-AA87


Security Zones; 2012 Republican National Convention, Captain of 
the Port St. Petersburg Zone, Tampa, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing seven temporary security zones 
on the waters and adjacent land 20 feet shoreward of the mean high 
water marks of Garrison Channel, Hillsborough River, Seddon Channel, 
Sparkman Channel, the unnamed channel north of Davis Islands, Ybor 
Channel, and Ybor Turning Basin in the vicinity of Tampa, Florida 
during the 2012 Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican 
National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum building 
and other venues from August 27, 2012 through August 31, 2012. The 
Department of Homeland Security has designated the 2012 Republican 
National Convention as a National Special Security Event. The security 
zones are necessary to protect convention delegates, official parties, 
dignitaries, the public, and surrounding waterways from terrorist acts, 
sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a 
similar nature. Entering or remaining in any of the security zones is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg 
or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 12:01 p.m. on August 25, 2012 
through 11:59 a.m. on August 31, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0922 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0922 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available 
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary final rule, call or email Marine Science Technician First 
Class Nolan L. Ammons, Sector St. Petersburg Prevention Department, 
Coast Guard; telephone (813) 228-2191, email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee 
V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Regulatory Information

    On April 3, 2012, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Security Zone: 2012 Republican National 
Convention Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone, Tampa, FL in the 
Federal Register (77 FR 64). We received one comment on the proposed 
rule. Public meetings were held on February 1, 2012 and February 29, 
2012.

Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis for the rule is the Coast Guard's authority to 
establish regulated navigation areas and other limited access areas: 33 
U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 
195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 
2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
    The purpose of this rule is to provide for the safety and security 
of convention delegates, official parties, dignitaries, and the public 
during the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received one comment to the proposed rule from the 
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The comment requested to extend 
the No Wake/Security Zone south to the R. E. Knight pier. The extension 
of the security zone would allow Law Enforcement officials to operate 
out of the HCSO Marine Unit boat ramp and would allow more time to 
react/respond to potential threats on the surrounding waters. The Coast 
Guard assessed the concerns of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office 
and extended the security zone in Seddon Channel south to the Robert E. 
Knight pier, at the following location: Point 1 in position 
27[deg]55'02'' N, 82[deg]26'46'' W; and Point 2 in position 
27[deg]55'07'' N, 82[deg]26'39'' W.
    The Coast Guard provided clarification regarding security protocols 
for commercial vessels intending to enter or transit three of the 
security zones. Such commercial vessels shall have an approved NOA 
submitted in accordance with 33 CFR part 160 that indicates a mooring 
at a facility located within the security zone or at a facility that 
requires transit of the zone.

Discussion of Rule

    From August 27, 2012 through August 30, 2012, the 2012 Republican 
National Convention will be held in Tampa, Florida. Primary venues for 
the 2012 Republican National Convention are the Tampa Bay Times Forum 
building and the Tampa Convention Center, both of which are located 
adjacent or proximate to Garrison Channel, Hillsborough River, Seddon 
Channel, Sparkman Channel, the unnamed channel north of Davis Islands, 
Ybor Channel, and Ybor Turning Basin in Tampa, Florida. Secondary 
venues and venues hosting convention-related activities include other 
locations throughout Tampa, Florida on or in close proximity to 
navigable waters.
    The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has designated 
the 2012 Republican National Convention as a National Special Security 
Event. National Special Security Events are significant events, which, 
due to their political, economic, social, or religious significance, 
may render them particularly attractive targets of terrorism or other 
criminal activity. The Federal government provides support, assistance, 
and resources to state and local governments to ensure public

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safety and security during National Special Security Events.
    The Coast Guard has conducted threat, vulnerability, and risk 
analyses relating to the maritime transportation system and 2012 
Republican National Convention activities. Threats confronting the 2012 
Republican National Convention assume two primary forms: Homeland 
security threats and violent or disruptive public disorder. The 2012 
Republican National Convention is expected to draw widespread protests 
by persons dissatisfied with national policy, foreign policy, and the 
Republican Party agenda. This politically-oriented event has the 
potential to attract anarchists and other persons intent on expressing 
their opposition through violence and criminal activity. The 2012 
Republican National Convention also presents an attractive target for 
terrorist and extremist organizations.
    Considerable law enforcement presence on land may render maritime 
approaches a viable alternative. The City of Tampa has critical 
infrastructure in its port area, which is proximate to the downtown 
area and the Convention's main venues. The Port of Tampa is an 
industrial-based port, with significant storage and shipment of 
hazardous materials.
    The Department of Homeland Security Small Vessel Security Strategy 
sets forth several threat scenarios that must be mitigated in the 
maritime security planning for the 2012 Republican Convention. These 
threats include the potential use of a small vessel to: (1) Deliver a 
weapon of mass destruction; (2) launch a stand-off attack weapon; or 
(3) deliver an armed assault force. 2012 Republican National Convention 
maritime security planning anticipates these threats, while minimizing 
the public impact of security operations.
    The security zones and accompanying security measures have been 
specifically developed to mitigate the threats and vulnerabilities 
identified in the analysis discussed above. Security measures have been 
limited to the minimum necessary to mitigate risks associated with the 
identified threats. The Coast Guard considered establishing a waterside 
demonstration area but due to the proximity of the main venue area, the 
geography of the area in question, the associated threats to the 
convention, and the potential to interfere with law enforcement and 
security operations; the Coast Guard determined that establishing such 
an area would not be feasible. The Coast Guard expects ample landside 
demonstration areas to be available.
    The Coast Guard, on behalf of the 2012 Republican National 
Convention Public Safety Committee, has initiated an outreach program 
to inform maritime stakeholders within Tampa of potential disruptions 
to normal maritime activities during the convention. On January 27, 
2012, outreach efforts to the local community began with a presentation 
to the Tampa Bay Harbor Safety and Security Committee. Additional 
meetings were held with businesses that operate in the vicinity of the 
main venue. On February 1, 2012 and February 29, 2012, public meetings 
were held. At each of these meetings, the Coast Guard presented: (1) 
General information on National Special Security Events; (2) an 
overview of the 2012 Republican National Convention; (3) a description 
of the organization of the public safety committee and subcommittees 
established for the convention; (4) a brief discussion of the proposed 
security zones, along with likely limitations on vessel movements and 
enhanced security measures; and (5) the threat, vulnerability and risk 
analysis of the convention from a maritime perspective.
    Responses to information presented by the Coast Guard were 
generally positive and supportive. The majority of questions were 
requests for additional details, such as the exact periods the security 
zone would be in effect and what size vessels will be allowed to 
transit the zone or use the docks in the primary venue area. Several 
people asked for clarification regarding the proposed restrictions, 
such as whether boat owners would be able to access their vessels, or 
whether commercial traffic would be allowed to operate in Sparkman 
Channel. There were two questions concerning the sufficiency of planned 
security measures on the south and east sides of Harbour Island.
    The Coast Guard responded to all inquiries by stating that the 
details of the security zones were still under development and were 
subject to change. At each meeting, the Coast Guard reminded attendees 
to review the notice of proposed rulemaking when it is published in the 
Federal Register, and encouraged attendees to submit comments to the 
docket if they had concerns or questions.
    The rule will establish seven temporary security zones in the 
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone during the 2012 Republican 
National Convention in Tampa, Florida. The security zones would be 
enforced from 12:01 p.m. on August 25, 2012 through 11:59 a.m. on 
August 31, 2012. The security zones are listed below. All coordinates 
are North American Datum 1983.
    (1) Garrison Channel. All waters of Garrison Channel, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of 
Garrison Channel. All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering 
or transiting the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Vessels with 
permanent moorings in the security zone will not be permitted to move 
during the enforcement period. Vessels remaining in the security zone 
during the enforcement period will be subject to inspection and 
examination by Coast Guard and other law enforcement officials. Persons 
desiring to access their vessels within the security zone will be 
subject to security screenings.
    (2) Hillsborough River. All waters of Hillsborough River, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of 
Hillsborough River, south of an imaginary line between the following 
points: Point 1 in position 27[deg]56'44'' N, 82[deg]27'37'' W; and 
Point 2 in position 27[deg]56'44'' N, 82[deg]27'33'' W. All persons and 
vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining within the security 
zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a 
designated representative.
    (3) Seddon Channel. All waters of Seddon Channel, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of Seddon 
Channel, north of an imaginary line between the following points: Point 
1 in position 27[deg]55'02'' N, 82[deg]26'46'' W; and Point 2 in 
position 27[deg]55'07'' N, 82[deg]26'39'' W. All persons and vessels 
are prohibited from entering or remaining within the security zone 
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a 
designated representative.
    (4) Sparkman Channel. All waters of Sparkman Channel, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of 
Sparkman Channel. Recreational vessels are prohibited from entering or 
remaining in Sparkman Channel unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Commercial vessels 
are authorized to enter or transit Sparkman Channel, but will be 
subject to compliance with security protocols established by the 
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg, including: (a) Have an approved NOA 
submitted in accordance with 33 CFR part 160 that indicates a mooring 
at a facility located within the security zone or at a facility that 
requires transit of the zone; (b) inspection and examination of all 
commercial vessels and persons requesting authorization to transit the

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security zone (including positive identification checks); and (c) 
embarkation of law enforcement personnel during authorized security 
zone transits.
    (5) Unnamed Channel North of Davis Islands. All waters of the 
unnamed channel north of Davis Islands, including adjacent lands 20 
feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of the unnamed channel north 
of Davis Islands, east of an imaginary line between the following 
points: Point 1 in position 27[deg]56'16'' N, 82[deg]27'40'' W; and 
Point 2 in position 27[deg]56'18'' N, 82[deg]27'43'' W. All persons and 
vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining within the security 
zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a 
designated representative.
    (6) Ybor Channel. All waters of Ybor Channel, including adjacent 
lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of Ybor Channel. 
Recreational vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining in Ybor 
Channel unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or 
a designated representative. Commercial vessels are authorized to enter 
or transit Ybor Channel, but will be subject to compliance with 
security protocols established by the Captain of the Port St. 
Petersburg, including: (a) Have an approved NOA submitted in accordance 
with 33 CFR part 160 that indicates a mooring at a facility located 
within the security zone or at a facility that requires transit of the 
zone; (b) inspection and examination of all commercial vessels and 
persons requesting authorization to transit the security zone 
(including positive identification checks); and (c) embarkation of law 
enforcement personnel during authorized security zone transits.
    (7) Ybor Turning Basin. All waters of Ybor Turning Basin, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of Ybor 
Turning Basin. Recreational vessels are prohibited from entering or 
remaining in Ybor Turning Basin unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Commercial vessels 
are authorized to enter or transit Ybor Turning Basin, but will be 
subject to compliance with security protocols established by the 
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg, including: (a) Have an approved NOA 
submitted in accordance with 33 CFR part 160 that indicates a mooring 
at a facility located within the security zone or at a facility that 
requires transit of the zone; (b) inspection and examination of all 
commercial vessels and persons requesting authorization to transit the 
security zone (including positive identification checks); and (c) 
embarkation of law enforcement personnel during authorized security 
zone transits.
    All persons and vessels desiring to enter or remain within the 
regulated areas may contact the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg by 
telephone at (727) 824-7524, or a designated representative via VHF 
radio on channel 16, to request authorization. If authorization to 
enter or remain within the regulated areas is granted by the Captain of 
the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative, all persons and 
vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions 
of the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated 
representative. Recreational vessels authorized to enter or remain 
within the regulated areas may be subject to boarding and inspection of 
the vessel and persons onboard.
    A Port Community Information Bulletin (PCIB) will be distributed by 
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. The PCIB will be available on the 
Coast Guard internet web portal at http://homeport.uscg.mil. PCIBs are 
located under the Port Directory tab in the Safety and Security Alert 
links. The Coast Guard would provide notice of the security zones by 
Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, public 
outreach, and on-scene designated representatives.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, 
and 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, direct agencies to assess 
the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public 
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive 
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and 
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting 
flexibility. This rule has not been designated a significant regulatory 
action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the 
Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed this rule under 
Executive Order 12866.
    The economic impact of this rule is not significant for the 
following reasons: (1) The security zones will be enforced for a total 
of 144 hours; (2) the security zones will be in a location where 
commercial vessel traffic is expected to be minimal; (3) commercial 
vessel traffic will be authorized to transit the security zones to the 
extent compatible with public safety and security; (4) persons and 
vessels will be able to operate in the surrounding area adjacent to the 
security zones during the enforcement period; (5) persons and vessels 
will be able to enter or remain within the security zones if authorized 
by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated 
representative; and (6) the Coast Guard would provide advance 
notification of the security zones to the local community by Local 
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and public outreach.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this rule will have a significant economic 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 will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. This rule may affect the following entities, some of which 
may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to 
enter or remain within those portions of Garrison Channel, Hillsborough 
River, Seddon Channel, Sparkman Channel, unnamed channel north of Davis 
Islands, Ybor Channel, and Ybor Turning Basin encompassed within the 
security zones from 12:01 p.m. on August 25, 2012 through 11:59 a.m. on 
August 31, 2012. For the reasons discussed in the Regulatory Planning 
and Review section above, this rule will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM the Coast Guard 
offered to assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they 
can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the 
rulemaking process.

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    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). 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 Science Technician First Class Nolan L. Ammons, Sector St. 
Petersburg Prevention Department, Coast Guard; telephone (813) 228-
2191, email [email protected]. The Coast Guard will not 
retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this 
rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

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.

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 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 risk to safety that might 
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.

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. The Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards 
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, 
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why 
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or 
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical 
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or 
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management 
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of 
the Instruction. This rule involves establishing seven temporary 
security zones, as described in paragraph 34(g) of the Instruction that 
will be enforced for a total of 144 hours. An environmental analysis 
checklist and categorical exclusion determination are available in the 
docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, 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 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, 3306, 
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub. 
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.


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2. Add a temporary Sec.  165.T07-0922 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-0922  Security Zones; 2012 Republican National 
Convention, Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone, Tampa, FL

    (a) Regulated Areas. The following regulated areas are security 
zones. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.
    (1) Garrison Channel. All waters of Garrison Channel, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of 
Garrison Channel. All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering 
or transiting the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of 
the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Vessels with 
permanent moorings in the regulated area are not

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permitted to move during the enforcement period. Vessels remaining in 
the regulated area during the enforcement period are subject to 
inspection and examination by Coast Guard and other law enforcement 
officials. Persons desiring to access their vessels within the 
regulated area are subject to security screenings.
    (2) Hillsborough River. All waters of Hillsborough River, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of 
Hillsborough River, south of an imaginary line between the following 
points: Point 1 in position 27[deg]56'44'' N, 82[deg]27'37'' W; and 
Point 2 in position 27[deg]56'44'' N, 82[deg]27'33'' W. All persons and 
vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining within the regulated 
area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a 
designated representative.
    (3) Seddon Channel. All waters of Seddon Channel, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of Seddon 
Channel, north of an imaginary line between the following points: Point 
1 in position 27[deg]55'52'' N, 82[deg]27'13'' W; and Point 2 in 
position 27[deg]55'54'' N, 82[deg]27'08'' W. All persons and vessels 
are prohibited from entering or remaining within the regulated area 
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a 
designated representative.
    (4) Sparkman Channel. All waters of Sparkman Channel, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of 
Sparkman Channel. Recreational vessels are prohibited from entering or 
remaining in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Commercial vessels 
are authorized to enter or transit the regulated area, but will be 
subject to compliance with security protocols established by the 
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg, including:
    (i) Have an approved NOA submitted in accordance with 33 CFR part 
160 that indicates a mooring at a facility located within the security 
zone or at a facility that requires transit of the zone;
    (ii) Inspection and examination of all commercial vessels and 
persons requesting authorization to transit the regulated area 
(including positive identification checks); and
    (iii) Embarkation of law enforcement personnel during authorized 
regulated area transits.
    (5) Unnamed Channel North of Davis Islands. All waters of the 
unnamed channel north of Davis Islands, including adjacent lands 20 
feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of the unnamed channel north 
of Davis Islands, east of an imaginary line between the following 
points: Point 1 in position 27[deg]56'16'' N, 82[deg]27'40'' W; and 
Point 2 in position 27[deg]56'18'' N, 82[deg]27'43'' W. All persons and 
vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining within the regulated 
area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a 
designated representative.
    (6) Ybor Channel. All waters of Ybor Channel, including adjacent 
lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of Ybor Channel. 
Recreational vessels are prohibited from entering or remaining in Ybor 
Channel unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or 
a designated representative. Commercial vessels are authorized to enter 
or transit Ybor Channel, but will be subject to compliance with 
security protocols established by the Captain of the Port St. 
Petersburg, including:
    (i) Have an approved NOA submitted in accordance with 33 CFR part 
160 that indicates a mooring at a facility located within the security 
zone or at a facility that requires transit of the zone;
    (ii) Inspection and examination of all commercial vessels and 
persons requesting authorization to transit the regulated area 
(including positive identification checks); and
    (iii) Embarkation of law enforcement personnel during authorized 
regulated area transits.
    (7) Ybor Turning Basin. All waters of Ybor Turning Basin, including 
adjacent lands 20 feet shoreward of the mean high water mark of Ybor 
Turning Basin. Recreational vessels are prohibited from entering or 
remaining in Ybor Turning Basin unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Commercial vessels 
are authorized to enter or transit Ybor Turning Basin, but will be 
subject to compliance with security protocols established by the 
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg, including:
    (i) Have an approved NOA submitted in accordance with 33 CFR part 
160 that indicates a mooring at a facility located within the security 
zone or at a facility that requires transit of the zone;
    (ii) Inspection and examination of all commercial vessels and 
persons requesting authorization to transit the security zone 
(including positive identification checks); and
    (iii) Embarkation of law enforcement personnel during authorized 
regulated area transits.
    (b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast 
Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard boat coxswains, petty 
officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and 
Federal, state, and local officials designated by or assisting the 
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg in the enforcement of the regulated 
areas.
    (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels desiring to enter or 
remain within the regulated areas may contact the Captain of the Port 
St. Petersburg by telephone at (727) 824-7524, or a designated 
representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization.
    A Port Community Information Bulletin is available on the Coast 
Guard internet web portal at http://homeport.uscg.mil. Port Community 
Information Bulletins are located under the Port Directory tab in the 
Safety and Security Alert links.
    (2) If authorization to enter or remain within the regulated areas 
is granted by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated 
representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization 
must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port St. 
Petersburg or a designated representative. Recreational vessels 
authorized to enter the regulated areas may be subject to boarding and 
inspection of the vessel and persons onboard.
    (3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated areas by 
Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, public 
outreach, and on-scene designated representatives.
    (d) Effective Date. This rule is effective from 12:01 p.m. on 
August 25, 2012 through 11:59 a.m. on August 31, 2012.

    Dated: June 28, 2012.
S.L. Dickinson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port.
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