[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16188-16190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05391]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2023-0193]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone, Point Mugu Airshow, Naval Base Ventura County, 
California

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone over the 
waters near Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA, in support of 
the Point Mugu Airshow. This action is necessary to provide for the 
safety of life on these navigable waters in the area near the air 
demonstrations and to provide an emergency landing area for the event. 
This regulation prohibits vessels from entering into, transiting 
through, or remaining within the designated area unless specifically 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach 
(COTP), or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from noon on March 17, 2023, through 5 
p.m. on March 19, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2023-0193 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, in the Document 
Type column, select ``Supporting & Related Material.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, 
call or email LCDR Maria Wiener, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-
Long Beach; telephone (310) 521-3860, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary 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

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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 publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect 
to this rule because it is impracticable. The Coast Guard did not 
receive final details for this event until Feburary 9, 2023. There was 
insufficient time to undergo the full rulemaking process, including 
providing a reasonable comment period and considering those comments, 
because the Coast Guard must establish this temporary safety zone by 
March 17, 2023.
    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 the effective date of 
this rule would be contrary to the public interest because immediate 
action is needed to address potentially hazardous conditions associated 
with an aircraft emergency landing area.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U. S. C. 
70034. The COTP has determined that a safety zone is necessary due to 
potential hazards associated with this event. The sponsor will be 
conducting an air show in vicinity of the Point Mugu, Ventura County, 
CA. The COTP has determined that this safety zone is necessary to 
ensure the safety of, and reduce the risk to, the public, and mariners, 
in the vicinity of the aerobatic performance because the area of water 
within the zone will serve as an emergency landing area for aircraft.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from noon on March 17, 2023, 
through 5 p.m. on March 19, 2023. Based on the safety risks described 
above, the Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone to serve 
as an emergency landing area for aircraft in the vicinity of Point Mugu 
for the Point Mugu Air Show. The safety zone would encompass all 
navigable waters from the surface to the sea floor in an area bound by 
the following coordinates: 34[deg]06'27'' N; 119[deg]08'29'' W, 
34[deg]06'20'' N; 119[deg]8'13'' W, 34[deg]06'15'' N; 119[deg]8'38'' W, 
34[deg]06'06'' N; 119[deg]8'26'' W. All coordinates displayed are 
referenced by North American Datum of 1983, World Geodetic System, 
1984.
    During the enforcement period, vessels are prohibited from entering 
into, transiting through, or remaining within the designated area 
unless authorized by the COTP or their designated representative. The 
general boating public will be notified prior to the enforcement of the 
safety zone via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. No vessel or person is 
permitted to operate in the safety zone without obtaining permission 
from COTP or the COTP's designated representative. A designated 
representative means a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other 
officer operating a Coast Guard vessel designated by or assisting the 
COTP in the enforcement of the safety zone. To seek permission to 
enter, hail Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach on VHF-FM Channel 
16 or (310) 521-3801. Upon being hailed by a Coast Guard vessel or 
designated representative by siren, radio, flashing light or other 
means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed.

V. 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 and Executive orders, and we 
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 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. This rule has not been designated a ``significant 
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this 
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size, 
location, and duration of the safety zone. The size of the zone is the 
minimum necessary to provide adequate protection for the waterway 
users, adjoining areas, and the public. The zone will be enforced 
during the scheduled times of noon to 5:00 p.m. on three days. 
Commercial vessel traffic will not be affected by the establishment of 
the safety zone due to its overall proximity to the shore. Recreational 
water users will be able to transit around the safety zone.

B. 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 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.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A. above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on 
any vessel owner or operator. 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 call or email the person listed in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    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.

C. 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).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    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 have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments,

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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.

E. 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.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and 
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast 
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 
1969(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 involves a 
safety zone encompassing an area in vicinity of Point Mugu, CA. It is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a), in 
Table 3-1 of U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Planning Implementing 
Procedures. An environmental analysis and checklist supporting this 
determination and Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) 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.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to call or email 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.

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:  46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.


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2. Add Sec.  165.T11-123 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T11-123  Safety Zone; Point Mugu Airshow, Naval Base Ventura 
County, California.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable 
waters from the surface to the sea floor consisting of a line 
connecting the following coordinates: 34[deg]06'27'' N; 119[deg]08'29'' 
W, 34[deg]06'20'' N; 119[deg]8'13'' W, 34[deg]06'15'' N; 119[deg]8'38'' 
W, 34[deg]06'06'' N;119[deg]8'26'' W. All coordinates displayed are 
referenced by North American Datum of 1983, World Geodetic System, 
1984.
    (b) Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
    Designated representative means a Coast Guard coxswain, petty 
officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel designated by 
or assisting the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach (COTP) in 
the enforcement of the safety zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in 
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in 
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the 
COTP's designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, hail Coast Guard Sector Los 
Angeles-Long Beach on VHF-FM Channel 16 or call at (310) 521-3801. 
Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or 
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated 
representative.
    (3) Upon being hailed by the COTP's designated representative, by 
siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel 
shall proceed as directed.
    (d) Enforcement period. The temporary safety zone will be enforced 
from noon to 5 p.m. each day from March 17, 2023, to March 19, 2023.
    (e) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated 
representative will inform the public of the enforcement date and times 
for this safety zone via Local Notices to Mariners.

    Dated: March 13, 2023.
R.D. Manning,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Los Angeles-Long 
Beach.
[FR Doc. 2023-05391 Filed 3-15-23; 8:45 am]
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