[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27100-27102]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11442]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0284]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile 68.0-68.8; Rices Landing, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the 
Monongahela River mile 68.0 to mile 68.8. This safety zone is needed to 
protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the 
hazards associated with the Rices Landing Riverfest Fireworks Display. 
Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by 
the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9:15 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on June 
12, 2015 and June 13, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket 
USCG-2015-0284. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the 
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also 
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground 
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 rule, 
call or email Jennifer Haggins, Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. 
Coast Guard, at telephone 412-221-0807, email 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or 
submitting material to the docket, call Cheryl F. Collins, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior 
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This 
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and 
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those 
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public 
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not using the NPRM process. The Coast Guard received 
notice on April 7, 2015 that this display would take place. After full 
review of the event information and location, the Coast Guard 
determined that a safety zone is necessary. Delaying this rule by 
completing the full NPRM process would unnecessarily delay the safety 
zone and be contrary to public interest because the safety zone is 
needed to protect transiting vessels, spectators, and the personnel 
involved in the display from the hazards associated with fireworks 
displays taking place near and over the waterway. The fireworks display 
has been advertised and the local community has prepared for the event. 
Completing the full NPRM process could also unnecessarily delay the 
planned event and possibly interfere with contractual obligations.
    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. Delaying this rule 
by providing a full 30 days notice would be contrary to public interest 
because immediate action is needed to protect persons and property in 
the area during the land-based fireworks display.

B. Basis and Purpose

    On June 12, 2015 and June 13, 2015, as a part of the Rices Landing 
Riverfest Fireworks Display, the Rices Landing Volunteer Fire 
Department will sponsor a land-based fireworks display. The display 
will take place in the vicinity of Old Lock 6 on the Monongahela River 
at mile 68.3. This event presents safety

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hazards for spectators and vessels navigating in the area, and 
therefore a safety zone is needed to protect persons and property from 
the hazards associated with a fireworks display near and over the 
waterway.
    The legal basis and authorities for this rule are found in 33 
U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1; 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, which 
collectively authorize the Coast Guard to establish and define 
regulatory safety zones.

C. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for all waters of the 
Monongahela River, from mile 68.0 to mile 68.8, extending the entire 
width of the river. Entry into this zone is prohibited to all vessels 
and persons except persons and vessels specifically authorized by the 
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh. This rule is effective on June 12, 2015 
and June 13, 2015 and will be enforced from 9:15 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

D. Regulatory Analyses

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

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential 
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or 
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and 
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. It is not 
``significant'' under the regulatory policies and procedures of the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule is limited in scope 
and will be in effect for a limited time period. Notifications to the 
marine community will be made through local notice to mariners and 
broadcast notice to mariners. Deviation from the rule may be requested 
and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Captain of the 
Port or a designated representative. The impacts on routine navigation 
are expected to be minimal.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking.
    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 will affect the following entities, some of which 
may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to 
transit the Monongahela River, mile 68.0 to 68.8 from 9:15 p.m. until 
10:30 p.m. on June 12, 2015 and June 13, 2015. This safety zone will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities because this rule is limited in scope and will be in effect 
for a limited time period notifications to the marine community will be 
made through local notice to mariners and broadcast notice to mariners. 
Deviation from the rule may be requested and will be considered on a 
case-by-case basis by the Captain of the Port or a designated 
representative.

3. 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. 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 the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, 
above.
    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). 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.

4. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined 
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT, section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places or vessels.

7. 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 (adjusted for 
inflation) 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.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights.

9. 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.

10. 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 may 
disproportionately affect children.

11. 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

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responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

12. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive 
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect 
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. 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 determined 
that 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 establishes a safety zone for waters of the 
Monongahela River, from mile 68.0 to 68.8. This rule is categorically 
excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of figure 2-1 of the 
Commandant Instruction an environmental analysis checklist supporting 
this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are 
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any 
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant 
environmental impact from this rule.

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. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1; 6.04-1, 
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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2. Temporary Sec.  165.T08-0284 is added to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T08-0284  Safety Zone, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, PA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of 
the Monongahela River, mile 68.0 to 68.8, extending the entire width of 
the waterway.
    (b) Effective date. This rule is effective, and will be enforced, 
from 9:15 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on June 12, 2015 and June 13, 2015.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated 
representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the 
zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or 
a designated representative. The Captain of the Pittsburgh 
representative may be contacted at 412-221-0807.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or their designated representative. 
Designated Captain of the Port representatives include United States 
Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, and petty officers.
    (d) Information broadcasts. The Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a 
designated representative will inform the public through broadcast 
notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the safety zone as 
well as any changes in the planned schedule.

    Dated: April 27, 2015.
L.N. Weaver,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
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