Rule2024-01499
Safety Zone; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, San Pedro Bay, CA
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Published
January 25, 2024
Effective
January 25, 2024
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone around the M/V ZHEN HUA 36 while it transits to the Port Long Beach, CA, to Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), Pier 22, then through the Port of Los Angeles to Everport, Pier LA 227. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with oversized cargo transfer operations of three quay cranes, which will extend more than 200 feet out from the transiting vessels. Entry of persons or vessels into this safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Los Angeles-Long Beach, or their designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 17 (Thursday, January 25, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4823-4825]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01499]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2023-0987]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, San Pedro Bay,
CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone
around the M/V ZHEN HUA 36 while it transits to the Port Long Beach,
CA, to Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), Pier 22, then through the
Port of Los Angeles to Everport, Pier LA 227. This safety zone is
necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment
from potential hazards associated with oversized cargo transfer
operations of three quay cranes, which will extend more than 200 feet
out from the transiting vessels. Entry of persons or vessels into this
safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port (COTP) Los Angeles-Long Beach, or their designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from January 25,
2024 through February 2, 2024. For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from January 23, 2024, until January 25, 2024.
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-
2023-0987 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 LCDR Kevin Kinsella, Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach; telephone (310) 357-1603, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93d7a2a2bec0ded1bec0f6f0e7fce1dfd2dfd1bec4c4ded3e6e0f0f4bdfefaff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d490e5e5f9879996f987b1b7a0bba698959896f983839994a1a7b7b3fab9bdb8">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 the COTP was notified of the
impending arrival of the M/V ZHEN HUA 36 less than 30 days in advance
and immediate action is needed to respond to the potential safety
hazards associated with the transfer of large quay cranes within the
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. It is impracticable to publish an
NPRM because we must establish this safety zone by January 23, 2024.
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 ensure the safety of persons, vessels, and the
marine environment in the vicinity of the M/V ZHEN HUA 36 while
conducting oversized cargo transfer operations at LBCT, Pier 22, and
Everport, Pier LA 227, within the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los
Angeles.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034. The COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach has determined that potential
hazards associated with the movement of large-scale quay crane transfer
operations will be a safety concern for anyone within a 500-foot radius
of the M/V ZHEN HUA 36 during its transit to LBCT, Pier 22, and
Everport, Pier LA 227, while the vessel is within the Port of Los
Angeles or Port of Long Beach and the waters inside the Federal
breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or on the waters within three
nautical miles seaward of the Federal breakwaters, respectively. This
rule is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone while the
vessel offloads gantry cranes in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of
Long Beach.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from January 23, 2024, through
February 2, 2024, during the transit of the M/V ZEN HUA 36. While the
M/V ZHEN HUA 36 is within the Port of Los Angeles or Port of Long Beach
and the waters inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or
on the waters within three nautical miles seaward of the Federal
breakwaters, respectively, the safety zone will encompass the navigable
waters around and under the vessel, from surface to bottom, within a
circle formed by connecting all points 500 feet out from the vessel.
The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, mariners, and vessels
from hazards associated with ship-to shore gantry crane arms which will
extend more than 200 feet out from the transiting vessel. The duration
of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment in these navigable waters while the transfer operations are
active.
No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone
without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated
representative. Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach may be contacted on VHF-
FM Channel 16 or (310) 521-3801. The marine public will be notified of
the 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, duration, and time-of-year of the safety zone. This rule
impacts an area of 500 feet surrounding a cargo vessel while at LBCT,
Pier 22, for 6 days, and Everport, Pier LA 227, for 3 days during the
months of January and February 2024. This safety zone impacts a 500-
foot radius area of the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach and
the waters inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or on
the waters within three nautical miles seaward of the Federal
breakwaters, respectively for a limited duration. While the safety zone
encompasses a 9-day period to account for uncertain transit delays of
the M/V ZHEN HUA 36, the safety zone will only be enforced for the
duration of the vessel's inbound transit, and transit from LBCT, Pier
22, to Everport, Pier LA 227. Each transit is expected to last less
than 24 hours, and that period will be announced via Broadcast Notice
to Mariners. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this
safety zone, which will impact a small, designated area of the San
Pedro Bay, Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA.
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
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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 encompassing an area extending 500 feet out from a cargo
vessel in vicinity of Long Beach Container Terminal and Everport and
will last only during transit. 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.T11-0987 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T11-0153 Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach,
San Pedro Bay, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, from surface
to bottom, within a circle formed by connecting all points 500 feet out
from the vessel, M/V ZHEN HUA 36, during the vessel's transit within
the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach and the waters inside
the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or on the waters within
three nautical miles seaward of the Federal breakwaters, respectively.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, Designated representative
means a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating
a Coast Guard vessel designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port
Los Angeles-Long Beach (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety 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, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by hailing Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach on
VHF-FM Channel 16 or calling at (310) 521-3801. Those in the safety
zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by
the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This temporary safety zone will be enforced
from January 23, 2024, through February 2, 2024, during the M/V ZHEN
HUA 36's inbound transit and transit between Long Beach Container
Terminal, Pier 22, to Everport, Pier LA 227, or as announced via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(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.
S.L. Crecy,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Los Angeles-Long
Beach.
[FR Doc. 2024-01499 Filed 1-24-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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