
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 8, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33152-33154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14132]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0265]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, 
Mackinac Island, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the 
Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie zone. This zone is intended to 
restrict vessels from certain portions of water areas within Sector 
Sault Sainte Marie Captain of the Port zone, as defined by 33 CFR 3.45-
45. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect spectators and 
vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 23, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as 
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, 
are part of docket USCG-2011-0265 and are available online by going to 
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0265 in the ``Keyword'' 
box, and then clicking ``Search''. They are also available for 
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary rule, call or email BMC Gregory Ford, Prevention Department, 
Coast Guard, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, MI, telephone (906) 635-3222, 
email Gregory.C.Ford@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or 
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Regulatory Information

    On April 20, 2011, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, 
Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the Federal Register (76 FR 
22064). We received 0 public submissions commenting on the proposed 
rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.
    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 it would inhibit the Coast Guard from ensuring the safety of 
vessels and the public during the fireworks display.

Background and Purpose

    From June 21, 2011 through June 24, 2011, the Michigan Bankers 
Association's will celebrate its 125th anniversary. The celebration 
will take place on and around Mackinac Island. On the evening of June 
23, 2011, the celebration will include a fireworks display to be 
launched from a water location. The Captain of the Port Sault Sainte 
Marie has determined that the fireworks event poses various hazards to 
the public, including obstructions to the navigable channel, explosive 
dangers associated with fireworks, and debris falling into the water. 
To minimize these and other hazards, this rule will establish a 
temporary safety zone around the fireworks display.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received 0 public submissions commenting on this 
rule.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not 
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not 
reviewed it under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under the 
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS). We conclude that this rule is not a significant 
regulatory action because we anticipate that it will have minimal 
impact on the economy, will not interfere with other agencies, will not 
adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will 
not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The safety zone created by 
this rule will be relatively small and enforced for relatively short 
time. Also, the safety zone is designed to minimize its impact on 
navigable waters. Furthermore, the safety zone has been designed to 
allow vessels to transit around it. Thus, restrictions on vessel 
movement within that particular area are expected to be minimal. Under 
certain conditions, moreover, vessels may still transit through the 
safety zone when permitted by the Captain of the Port.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. 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. On April 20, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice of 
proposed

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rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association 
Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the Federal 
Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast Guard received 0 public submissions 
commenting on the impact to small entities by this rule. There have 
been no changes made to the rule as proposed. This rule would affect 
the following entities, some of which might be small entities: the 
owners and operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the 
area of the safety zone while it is being enforced. The safety zone 
will be in effect only for a short time. Furthermore, the safety zone 
has been designed to allow traffic to pass safely around it. Moreover, 
vessels will be allowed to pass through the zone at the discretion of 
the Captain of the Port.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to 
assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could 
better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking 
process.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local 
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial 
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under 
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for 
federalism. On April 20, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers 
Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the 
Federal Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast Guard received 0 public 
submissions commenting on the proposed rule.

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 it elsewhere in this 
preamble. On April 20, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers 
Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the 
Federal Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast Guard received 0 public 
submissions commenting on the proposed rule. There have been no changes 
made to the rule as proposed.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights. On April 20, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers 
Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the 
Federal Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast Guard received 0 public 
submissions commenting on the proposed rule. There have been no changes 
made to the rule as proposed.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) 
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. On April 20, 2011, the Coast 
Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety 
Zone; Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac 
Island, Michigan, in the Federal Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast 
Guard received 0 public submissions commenting on the proposed rule. 
There have been no changes made to the rule as proposed.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection 
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule 
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children. On April 20, 2011, the Coast Guard 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; 
Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, 
Michigan, in the Federal Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast Guard 
received 0 public submissions commenting on the proposed rule. There 
have been no changes made to the rule as proposed.

Indian Tribal Governments

    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. On April 20, 2011, 
the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, Lake 
Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the Federal Register (76 FR 
22064). The Coast Guard received 0 public submissions commenting on the 
proposed rule. There have been no changes made to the rule as proposed.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant 
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211. On April 20, 2011, the Coast Guard 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Safety Zone; 
Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, 
Michigan, in the Federal Register (76 FR 22064). The Coast Guard 
received 0 public submissions commenting on the proposed rule. There 
have been no changes made to the rule as proposed.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards 
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, 
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why 
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or 
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical 
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or

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operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management 
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. On April 20, 2011, 
the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
entitled Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association Fireworks, Lake 
Huron, Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the Federal Register (76 FR 
22064). The Coast Guard received 0 public submissions commenting on the 
proposed rule. There have been no changes made to the rule as proposed.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
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 is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of 
the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of a safety zone. 
An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion 
determination are available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES.

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:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub. 
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.


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2. Add Sec.  165.T09-0265 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T09-0265  Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association 
Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, MI.

    (a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: all 
waters of Lake Huron within a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch 
site, approximately 460 yards south of Biddle Point, at position 
45[deg]50'32.82''N, 084[deg]37'03.18''W: [DATUM: NAD 83].
    (b) Effective and enforcement period. This regulation is effective 
and will be enforced from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on June 23, 2011.
    (1) The Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie may suspend 
at any time the enforcement of the safety zone established under this 
section.
    (2) The Captain of the Port, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, will notify 
the public of the enforcement and suspension of enforcement of the 
safety zone established by this section via any means that will provide 
as much notice as possible to the public. These means might include 
some or all of those listed in 33 CFR 165.7(a). The primary method of 
notification, however, will be through Broadcast Notice to Mariners and 
local Notice to Mariners.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, 
warrant, or petty officer designated by the Captain of the Port Sault 
Sainte Marie to monitor these safety zones, permit entry into these 
safety zones, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels 
within these safety zones, or take other actions authorized by the 
Captain of the Port.
    (2) Public vessel means a vessel owned, chartered, or operated by 
the United States or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
    (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in 33 CFR 165.23 
apply.
    (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of 
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie or a designated 
representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, 
radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall 
proceed as directed.
    (3) When the safety zone established by this section is being 
enforced, all vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the 
Port Sault Sainte Marie or his designated representative to enter, move 
within, or exit that safety zone. Vessels and persons granted 
permission to enter the safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or 
directions of the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. 
While within the safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum 
speed necessary to maintain a safe course.
    (e) Exemption. Public vessels, as defined in paragraph (c) of this 
section, are exempt from the requirements in this section.

    Dated: May 18, 2011.
G. J. Paitl,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Sault 
Sainte Marie.
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