Rule2021-17728
Safety Zone; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile Marker 7, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
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Published
August 20, 2021
Effective
August 27, 2021
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on all navigable waters in the Lake of the Ozarks extending 420 feet in all directions around a fireworks barge at mile marker 7, located approximately 500 feet west of Shady Gators. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 159 (Friday, August 20, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46779-46781]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17728]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0597]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile Marker 7, Lake of the
Ozarks, MO
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on all
navigable waters in the Lake of the Ozarks extending 420 feet in all
directions around a fireworks barge at mile marker 7, located
approximately 500 feet west of Shady Gators. The safety zone is needed
to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from
potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or
persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by
the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. on August 27, 2021 until 9:30
p.m. on August 28, 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-
2021-0597 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 Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Moore, Sector Upper
Mississippi River Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard;
telephone 314-269-2560, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c4f68796c747d727579324e325173736e795c696f7f7b32717570"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9dcee9f8edf5fcf3f4f8b3cfb3d0f2f2eff8dde8eefefab3f0f4f1">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 it is impracticable. We must
establish this safety zone by August 27, 2021 and lack sufficient time
to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments
before issuing the rule.
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 respond to the potential safety hazards associated
with the fireworks display on August 27, 2021 and August 28, 2021.
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 Sector Upper
Mississippi River (COTP) has determined that potential hazards
associated with a fireworks display on August 27, 2021 and August 28,
2021 will be a safety concern for anyone on the Lake of the Ozarks at
Mile Marker 7. This rule resulted from a marine event notification
stating that there will be a fireworks display to celebrate summertime
on the Lake of the Ozarks. This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
safety zone before, during, and after the fireworks display.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone that will be enforced on August
27, 2021 from 9 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. and August 28, 2021 from 9 p.m.
through 9:30 p.m. The safety zones will be located on all navigable
waters extending 420 feet in all directions around the fireworks barge
at mile marker 7, located approximately 500 feet west of Shady Gators.
The duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and
the marine environment in these navigable waters before, during, and
after a fireworks display. No vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. A designated representative is a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard
assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Upper
Mississippi River. The COTP or a designated representative will inform
the public of the enforcement dates and times for this safety zone, as
well as any emergent safety concerns that may delay the enforcement of
the zone.
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 temporary safety zone. This action
involves a fireworks display that impacts on all navigable waters
extending 420 feet in all directions around the fireworks barge at mile
marker 7, located approximately 500 feet west of Shady Gators on August
27, 2021 at 9 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. and August 28, 2021 at 9 p.m.
through 9:30 p.m. Moreover, the Coast Guard will
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publish a Local Notice to Mariners and mariners may seek permission to
enter the 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, 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 lasting thirty minutes that will prohibit entry around a
fireworks barge on the Lake of the Ozarks at mile marker 7, located
approximately 500 feet west of Shady Gators. It is categorically
excluded from further review under paragraph L60, 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
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; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T08-0597 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0707 Safety Zone; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile Marker 7,
Lake of the Ozakrs, MO.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters of the Lake of the Ozarks at mile marker 7, extending 420 feet
in all directions around the fireworks barge located approximately 500
feet west of Shady Gators.
(b) Period of enforcement. This section will be enforced on August
27, 2021 from 9 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and August 28, 2021 from 9 p.m.
until 9:30 p.m.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Upper Mississippi River (COTP) or a designated representative. A
designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control
of USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or pass through the
zone must request permission from the COTP or a designated
representative. They may be contacted on VHF radio Channel 16 or by
telephone at 314-269-2332.
(3) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply
with the instructions of the COTP or
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designated representative while navigating in the regulated area.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public of the enforcement date and times
for this safety zone, as well as any emergent safety concerns that may
delay the enforcement of the zone through Broadcast Notice to Mariners
(BNM) and or Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs).
Dated: August 13, 2021.
R.M. Scott,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi
River.
[FR Doc. 2021-17728 Filed 8-19-21; 8:45 am]
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