Rule2023-10277
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH
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Published
May 15, 2023
Effective
June 17, 2023
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone on a 24-mile stretch of the Ohio River for paddle craft during the 1st Annual Race on the OYO. The safety zone will extend 100 yards from any participating vessel, as they transit from Racine, Ohio to Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a paddle fest on June 17, 2023. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 93 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30900-30901]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10277]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2023-0197]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone
on a 24-mile stretch of the Ohio River for paddle craft during the 1st
Annual Race on the OYO. The safety zone will extend 100 yards from any
participating vessel, as they transit from Racine, Ohio to Point
Pleasant, West Virginia. This action is necessary to provide for the
safety of life on these navigable waters during a paddle fest on June
17, 2023. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in
the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio
Valley or a designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on June
17, 2023.
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-
2023-0197 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 about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email MST1 Chelsea Zimmerman, Marine
Safety Unit Huntington, U.S. Coast Guard; (304) 733-0198,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#73301b161f0016125d3e5d291a1e1e16011e121d33060010145d1e1a1f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93d0fbf6ffe0f6f2bddebdc9fafefef6e1fef2fdd3e6e0f0f4bdfefaff">[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 we must establish the safety zone by
June 17, 2023, and lack sufficient time to request public comments and
respond to these comments before the safety zone must be established.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034. The Captain of the Port Ohio Valley (COTP) has determined that
potential hazards associated with the 1st Annual Race on the OYO
starting June 17, 2023, will be a safety concern for anyone on the Ohio
River between Racine, Ohio, and Point Pleasant, WV. This rule is needed
to protect participants, vessels, and the marine environment in the
navigable waters within the moving safety zone for the duration of the
event.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00
p.m. on June 17, 2023. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters
within a 100-yard radius of participant vessels between Racine, Ohio,
and Point Pleasant, WV on the Ohio River. The duration of the safety
zone is intended to protect participants, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards associated with river congestion.
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 will be
authorized to transit around the safety zone, once authorized by the
Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or their designated representative.
Moreover, the Coast Guard will 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, and safely pass
participating vessels.
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).
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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 only 10 hours that will prohibit vessels from being
within 100 yards of any participating paddle craft. It is categorically
excluded from further review under paragraph L60(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
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, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T08-0197 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0197 Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH.
(a) Regulated area. The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary
moving safety zone on the Ohio River from Racine, OH to Point Pleasant,
WV, around participating vessels in the 1st Annual Race on the OYO. The
safety zone will extend 100-yards from any participant as they transit
from the launch point in Racine, OH, until their finish location in
Point Pleasant, WV.
(b) Definitions. Designated representative means a Coast Guard
Patrol Commander (PATCOM), 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 Ohio Valley (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulations in this
section.
Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event
sponsor as a participant in the race.
(c) Regulations. The Coast Guard may patrol the event area under
the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol
Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call
sign ``PATCOM.''
(1) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as
participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The
``official patrol vessels'' consist of any Coast Guard, state or local
law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by
the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, to patrol the event.
(2) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do
so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so
directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake speed in a
manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other
craft.
(3) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through
transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated
area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by
or through an official patrol vessel.
(4) The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all
vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official
patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with
the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the
area, citation for failure to comply, or both
(5) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area
specified above, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable
channel.
(6) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation
of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of
life or property.
(7) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by VHF-FM marine radio channel 16 or phone at 1-800-253-
7465. Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative.
(8) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through
advanced notice via local notice to mariners and broadcast notice to
mariners and by on-scene designated representatives.
(d) Enforcement periods. This safety zone will be subject to
enforcement from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on June 17, 2023.
Dated: May 4, 2023.
H.R. Mattern,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Ohio Valley.
[FR Doc. 2023-10277 Filed 5-12-23; 8:45 am]
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