Rule2022-11228
Special Local Regulation; Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN
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Published
May 25, 2022
Effective
May 29, 2022
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for for the Clinch River between mile marker 49.5 to 52 on May 29, 2022 for the Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta. The special local regulation is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the rowers associated with the event. Entry of vessels or persons into the special local regulation is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31732-31734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11228]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2022-0310]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta; Clinch
River, Oak Ridge, TN
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation for for the Clinch River between mile marker 49.5 to 52 on
May 29, 2022 for the Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta. The special local
regulation is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards created by the rowers associated
with the event. Entry of vessels or persons into the special local
regulation is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 29, 2022.
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-
2022-0310 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 MST3 Joshua Rehl, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 615-736-
5421, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6923061a011c084724473b0c0105291c1a0a0e47040005"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a8e2c7dbc0ddc986e586facdc0c4e8dddbcbcf86c5c1c4">[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
was notified of the event without ample time to allow for a reasonable
comment period and then consider those comments because we must
establish this special local regulation by May 29, 2022.
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 action is
needed on May 29, 2022 to ensure the safety of the participants in the
Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta.
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
regatta, will be a safety concern for anyone within mile markers 49.5
to 52 on the Clinch River. This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
special local regulation during the duration of the event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a temporary special local regulation on the
Clinch River from mile markers 49.5 to 52, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:30
p.m. on May 29, 2022 for the Dogwood Masters Classic Regatta. The
duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment in these navigable waters while the regatta is
taking place. No non-participant vessels or persons will be permitted
to enter the special local regulation without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated representative. Vessels and persons transiting
the area must comply with all orders or directions given to them by the
COTP or their designated representative. The COTP will provide notice
of the regulated area through advanced notice via broadcast notice to
mariners and by on-scene designated representatives.
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
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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 special local regulation.
Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this special local
regulation which would impact a small designated area of the Clinch
River for 12.5 hours during the day when vessel traffic is normally
low. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone, and the rule
would allow vessels to 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
special local regulation 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
special local regulation lasting 12.5 hours that will prohibit entry
between mile markers 49.5 to 52 of the Clinch River for the duration of
the regatta. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L61 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 100
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
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2. Add Sec. 100.T08-0310 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.T08-0310 Special Local Regulation; Dogwood Masters Classic
Regatta; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN
(a) Regulated area: This section applies to the following area:
Clinch River Mile Marker (MM) 49.5--52, extending the entire width of
the river.
(b) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or their
designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by phone at 502-779-5422 Those in the regulated area
must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the
COTP or the designated representative.
(3) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through
advanced
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notice via broadcast notice to mariners and local notice to mariners.
(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. on May 29, 2022.
Dated: May 19, 2022.
A.M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2022-11228 Filed 5-24-22; 8:45 am]
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