Rule2022-08433
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
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Published
April 20, 2022
Effective
May 7, 2022
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, between mile marker (MM) 469.0-470.0. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Cincinnati, Ohio for a private fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23445-23447]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08433]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2022-0277]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of
the river, between mile marker (MM) 469.0-470.0. This safety zone is
necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters
near Cincinnati, Ohio for a private fireworks display. Entry of vessels
or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized
by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective on May 7, 2022 from 9:30 p.m. through 10
p.m.
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-
2022-0277 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 on this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Thomas Harp, Marine Safety Detachment
Cincinnati, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 513-921-9033, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d291512101c0e533153351c0f0d3d080e1e1a53101411"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0155696e6c60722f4d2f4960737141747262662f6c686d">[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
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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 regulation by
May 7, 2022 and lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment
period and then consider those comments before issuing this 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 impracticable and contrary to the public interest
because immediate action is necessary to protect persons and property
from the dangers associated with the event.
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 Ohio
Valley (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the
private fireworks display, occurring on May 7, 2022 from 9:30 p.m.
until 10pm, will be a safety concern for all navigable waters on the
Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, between mile
markers (MM) 469.0-470.0. The purpose of this rule is to ensure the
safety of life and vessels on these navigable waters before, during,
and after the scheduled event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 9:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. on
May 7, 2022 on all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the
entire width of the river, between MM 469.0 and 470.0. Transit into and
through this area is prohibited during periods of enforcement on this
date and time. The periods of enforcement will be prior to, during, and
30 minutes after any vessel movement and during the fireowrks display.
The Coast Guard was informed that the event will take place from 9:30
p.m. until 10 p.m. Enforcement of the regulated area will occur during
the fireworks display. The duration of the temporary safety zone is
intended to ensure the safety of life and vessels on these navigable
waters before, during, and after the scheduled event. 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 Sector
Ohio Valley. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or by telephone
at 1-800-253-7465. Persons and vessels permitted to enter this
regulated area must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with
all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the 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 the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. This safety
zone will be in place between Mile Markers (MM) 469.0 and 470.0 Ohio
River on May 7, 2022 from 9:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Coast Guard will
issue written Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners
via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the temporary safety zone, and this
rule also allows vessels to seek permission from the COTP or a
designated representative to enter the area.
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
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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 the
establishment of a safety zone lasting thirty minutes that prohibits
entry on all navigable waters of the Ohio River between MM 469.0 and
470.0. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
L60 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01,
Rev. 1.
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.T08-0277 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0277 Safety Zone, Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH.
(a) Location. All navigable waters of the Ohio River between MM
469.0 and 470.0 Cincinnati, OH.
(b) Period of enforcement. This section will be enforced on May 7,
2022 from 9:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
(COTP) or a designated representative, 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-FM
radio channel 16 or phone at 1-800-253-7465.
(2) Persons and vessel permitted to deviate from this safety zone
regulation and enter the restricted are must transit at the slowest
safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or
a designated representative.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public through Local Notice to Mariners
and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the enforcement period for the
temporary safety zone as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
Dated: April 14, 2022.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2022-08433 Filed 4-19-22; 8:45 am]
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