Rule2021-21161
Safety Zone; Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach, California
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Published
September 30, 2021
Effective
September 30, 2021
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone offshore of Huntington Beach, CA, in support of the Pacific Airshow. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters in the area of the Coast Guard air and water demonstration and to protect the high concentration of people attending 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 187 (Thursday, September 30, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54077-54079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21161]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2021-0691]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach, California
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone offshore of
Huntington Beach, CA, in support of the Pacific Airshow. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters
in the area of the Coast Guard air and water demonstration and to
protect the high concentration of people attending 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 7 a.m. on September 30, 2021,
through 5 p.m. on October 3, 2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, type USCG-
2021-0691 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 about this rule,
call or email LCDR Maria Wiener, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles--
Long Beach; telephone (310) 521-3860, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c780d0d116f717e116f595f48534e707d707e116b6b717c494f5f5b12515550"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="febacfcfd3adb3bcd3ad9b9d8a918cb2bfb2bcd3a9a9b3be8b8d9d99d0939792">[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. The Coast Guard
did not receive final details for this event until August 25, 2021.
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 September 30, 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 contrary to the public interest because immediate
action is needed to address potentially hazardous conditions associated
with high-speed maneuvers from aircraft and waterborne vessels for a
search and rescue demonstration.
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 potential hazards associated with
this event. The sponsor will be conducting an air show in vicinity of
the Huntington Beach Pier, for a period of four days. This air show
will consist of numerous military and civilian aircraft performing
aerobatic maneuvers at high speed within the lateral limits of an
aerobatic box that would extend from the surface of the water to 15,000
feet above mean sea level (MSL). The event at Huntington Beach
generates over 800 spectator craft in attendance each year. The COTP
has determined that potential hazards associated with navigation safety
may arise due to multiple low flying aircraft flight paths and stunt
performances over the waters off Huntington Beach. This
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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.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 7 a.m. on September 30,
2021, through 5 p.m. on October 3, 2021. Based on the safety risks
described above, the Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone in the
vicinity of the Huntington Beach Pier during the Great Pacific Airshow
event. The safety zone will encompass all navigable waters from the
surface to the sea floor in an area bound by the following coordinates:
33[deg]38.387' N; 117[deg]58.847' W, 33[deg]37.992' N; 117[deg]59.204'
W, 33[deg]39.625' N; 118[deg]1.806' W, 33[deg]40.019' N; 118[deg]1.449'
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 her designated representative. 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 Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty
officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal,
State, and local officer designated by or assisting the COTP in the
enforcement of the security 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.
The general boating public will be notified prior to the
enforcement of the temporary safety zone via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
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 waterways
users, adjoining areas, and the public. The zone will be in place
during the scheduled times of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commercial vessel
traffic will in no way be affected by the establishment of the safety
zone due to its overall proximity to the shore.
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
Management Directive 023-01 and 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
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of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Pier. Normally such
actions are 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; 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.T11-064 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T11-064 Safety Zone; Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach,
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: 33[deg]38.387' N; 117[deg]58.847'
W, 33[deg]37.992' N; 117[deg]59.204' W, 33[deg]39.625' N;
118[deg]1.806' W, 33[deg]40.019' N; 118[deg]1.449' 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 Patrol Commander, including a Coast
Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard
vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or
assisting the Captain of the Port Los Sector Angeles-Long Beach (COTP)
in the enforcement of the security 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 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day from September 30, 2021, to October 3,
2021.
(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: September 23, 2021.
R.E. Ore,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Los Angeles--Long
Beach.
[FR Doc. 2021-21161 Filed 9-29-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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