Rule2021-17570
Safety Zone; Maumee River, Toledo, OH
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Published
August 17, 2021
Effective
August 23, 2021
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters directly surrounding the northern half of the I-75 Bridge over the Maumee River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by demolition of the bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 17, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45866-45867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17570]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0303]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Maumee River, Toledo, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters directly surrounding the northern half of the I-75
Bridge over the Maumee River. The safety zone is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
created by demolition of the bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into
this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port Detroit.
DATES: This rule is effective from August 23, 2021, through August 27,
2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, type USCG-
2021-0303 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email MST2 Jacob Haan, Waterways Management, Marine Safety Unit
Toledo, Coast Guard; telephone (419) 418-6040.
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 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 the party conducting the work
notified the Coast Guard with insufficient time to accommodate the
comment period. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must
establish this safety zone by August 23, 2021.
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 impracticable because immediate action is needed to
respond to the potential safety hazards associated with replacing the
power lines.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port Detroit
(COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the bridge
demolition starting August 23, 2021, will be a safety concern for
anyone transiting under the bridge. This rule is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters
within the safety zone while the bridge is being demolished.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone on August 23, 2021 through
August 27, 2021. The safety zone will be enforced Monday through Friday
from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. The safety zone will cover all navigable
waters from surface to bottom, below the old Michael V. DiSalle
Memorial (I-75) Bridge located at 41[deg]37'31.2'' N 83[deg]32'31.1''
W. A marked 100 foot wide channel will be provided for vessels to pass
through the demolition area. The duration of the zone is intended to
protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these
navigable waters while the bridge is being demolished. No vessel or
person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
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 size, location,
duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic should not
be influenced by the safety zone, and will be able to pass through the
safety zone in a marked channel marked by double red lights.
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
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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, 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 that will prohibit entry into the waters directly
underneath the Michael V. DiSalle Memorial (I-75) Bridge while it is
demolished. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L[60(a)] of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual
023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is available in the docket. For
instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble.
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 record
keeping 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; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T09-0303 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0303 Safety Zone; Maumee River, Toledo, OH.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: The safety zone
will cover all navigable waters from surface to bottom, underneath the
old Michael V. DiSalle Memorial (I-75) Bridge located at
41[deg]37'31.2'' N 83[deg]32'31.1'' W. All geographic coordinates are
North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting or anchoring within
this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the
Port Detroit, or his or her designated representative.
(2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated
representative.
(3) The ``designated representative'' of the Captain of the Port
Detroit is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who
has been designated by the Captain of the Port Detroit to act on his
behalf. The designated representative of the Captain of the Port
Detroit will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary
vessel. The Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated
representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.
(4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety
zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated
representative to obtain permission to do so at least 30 minutes prior
to transit. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in
the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the
Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated representative.
(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from August
23, 2021, through August 27, 2021, from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Dated: August 10, 2021.
Brad W. Kelly,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
[FR Doc. 2021-17570 Filed 8-16-21; 8:45 am]
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