Proposed Rule2025-00398
Safety Zone; San Pedro Bay, Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA
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January 16, 2025
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish moving safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo within the Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex in San Pedro Bay. Safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo during movements within the port complex would ensure navigational safety and minimize mishaps disrupting the navigational channels. Entry of persons or vessels into these safety zones would be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Los Angeles-Long Beach or their designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 4699-4701]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-00398]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2024-0123]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; San Pedro Bay, Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish moving safety zones
around vessels carrying oversized cargo within the Los Angeles-Long
Beach Port Complex in San Pedro Bay. Safety zones around vessels
carrying oversized cargo during movements within the port complex would
ensure navigational safety and minimize mishaps disrupting the
navigational channels. Entry of persons or vessels into these safety
zones would be prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port (COTP) Los Angeles-Long Beach or their designated
representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before February 18, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2024-0123 using the Federal Decision-Making Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments. This notice of proposed rulemaking
with its plain-language, 100-word-or-less proposed rule summary will be
available in this same docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email 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#f1b5c0c0dca2bcb3dca29492859e83bdb0bdb3dca6a6bcb184829296df9c989d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b6f287879be5fbf49be5d3d5c2d9c4faf7faf49be1e1fbf6c3c5d5d198dbdfda">[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, Purpose, and Legal Basis
Within the past two years, there have been six arrivals of vessels
carrying a total of 16 ship-to-shore cranes to the Port Complex. The
Coast Guard anticipates future deliveries of additional cranes and
other oversized cargo. The Coast Guard previously established seven
temporary safety zones and two extensions of those rules for past
arrivals, shifts, and departures of oversized critical infrastructure
cargo to the port complex. With this proposed rule, we propose
establishing a permanent safety zone around all vessels moving
oversized cargos that would be enforced only when the vessels are
transiting into, out of, or within the port complex. The COTP has
determined that potential hazards associated with the oversized cargo
movements would be a safety concern for anyone within a 500-foot radius
of the vessel carrying oversized cargo.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels
and the navigable waters during movements of oversized cargo within the
port complex. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under
authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP is proposing to establish a safety zone for all vessels
carrying oversized cargo inside the port complex. The safety zone would
cover all navigable waters within a 500-foot radius of a vessel while
it is in transit into, out of, and within the Los Angeles-Long Beach
port complex. The duration of the zone is intended to ensure the safety
of vessels and these navigable waters during scheduled movements. No
vessel or person would be permitted to enter the safety zone without
obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. The
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regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed 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 NPRM has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as
amended by Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review).
Accordingly, the NPRM 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. This rule impacts an area of
500-feet surrounding cargo vessels while transiting into, out of, or
within the area of the Los Angeles--Long Beach Port Complex for a
limited duration. The safety zone will only be enforced for the
duration of the vessels' transits while carrying oversized cargo. 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 500-foot safety zone, which will impact a
small, designated area of San Pedro Bay.
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
proposed rule would 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
IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment
(see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to
what degree this rule would economically affect it.
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 proposed rule. If the proposed 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. The Coast Guard will not
retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this
proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would 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. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the potential effects of
this proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed 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 made
a preliminary determination 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 proposed rule involves safety
zones lasting only during the duration of movements that would prohibit
entry within a 500-foot radius of a vessel carrying oversized cargo
into, out of, or within the port complex. Normally such actions are
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
preliminary 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. We seek any
comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed 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.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this
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document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation.
Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through
the Federal Decision-Making Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. To
do so, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, type USCG-2024-0123 in the
search box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for this document in the
Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment
option. If you cannot submit your material by using <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate
instructions.
Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this
proposed rule as being available in the docket, find the docket as
described in the previous paragraph, and then select ``Supporting &
Related Material'' in the Document Type column. Public comments will
also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following
instructions on the <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> Frequently Asked
Questions web page. Also, if you click on the Dockets tab and then the
proposed rule, you should see a ``Subscribe'' option for email alerts.
The option will notify you when comments are posted, or a final rule is
published.
We review all comments received, but we will only post comments
that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may choose not to post
off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive.
Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> will include any personal
information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions
to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
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 is
proposing to amend 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. 165.1153 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.1153 Safety Zones; San Pedro Bay, Los Angeles and Long
Beach, 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 vessels carrying oversized cargo into, out of, or within the Los
Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex.
(b) Definitions. As used in 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 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. 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.
(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 section will be enforced only during
movements of vessels carrying oversized cargo into, out of, or within
the port complex.
(e) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated
representative will inform the public of the enforcement dates and
times for safety zones via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local
Notices to Mariners.
Dated: December 31, 2024.
S.L. Crecy,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach.
[FR Doc. 2025-00398 Filed 1-15-25; 8:45 am]
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