[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 53 (Tuesday, March 21, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14439-14441]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05547]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0021]
RIN 1625-AA-08

Safety Zone; Cooper River Bridge Run, Cooper River and Town Creek
Reaches, Charleston, SC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the waters of
the Cooper River and Town Creek Reaches in Charleston, South Carolina

during the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Cooper River Bridge Run is a
10-K run across the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. The safety zone is necessary
for the safety of event participants, spectators, and vessels
transiting the navigable waters of the Cooper River and Town Creek
Reaches during this event. This regulation prohibits persons and
vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining
within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port
Charleston or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on April 1,
2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0021 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule
call or email Lieutenant Commander John Downing, Sector Charleston
Office of Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
E.O. Executive order
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
COTP Captain of the Port

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 insufficient time remains to publish
an NPRM and to receive public comments, as the Cooper River Bridge Run
event will occur before the rulemaking process would be completed.
Because of the dangers posed by the proximity of the proposed run track
to the navigable waters of the Cooper River and Town Creek Reaches
impacted by this event, the safety zone is necessary to provide for the
safety of event participants, spectators, and vessels transiting the
event area. For those reasons, it would be impracticable and contrary
to the public interest to publish an NPRM.
    For the reason discussed above, 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.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The legal basis for this rule is the Coast Guard's authority to
establish regulated safety zones and other limited access areas is 33
U.S.C. 1231. The purpose of the rule is to ensure the safety of the
runners, the general public, vessels and the navigable waters during
the Cooper River Bridge Run.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone on the waters of the Cooper
River and Town Creek Reaches in Charleston, South Carolina during the
Cooper River Bridge Run. The race is scheduled to take place from 7:30
a.m.10:30 a.m. on April 1, 2017. Approximately 40,000 runners are
anticipated to participate in the race. Persons and vessels desiring to
enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the safety zone may
contact the Captain of the Port Charleston by telephone at (843) 740-
7050, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to
request authorization. If authorization to enter, transit through,
anchor in, or remain within the safety zone is granted by the Captain
of the Port Charleston or a designated representative, all persons and
vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative.
The Coast Guard will provide notice of the safety zone by Local Notice
to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and 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 Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    E.O.s 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.
E.O.13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under E.O. 12866. Accordingly, the rule has not
been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This rule is not
a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive
Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or under section 1 of Executive Order
13563. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under
those Orders.
    The economic impact of this rule is not significant for the
following reasons: (1) The safety zone will only be enforced for a
total of three hours; (2) although persons and vessels may not enter,
transit through, anchor in, or remain within the safety zone without
authorization from the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated
representative, they may operate in the surrounding area during the
enforcement period; and (3) the Coast Guard will provide advance
notification of the safety zone to the local maritime community by
Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

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'' comprised of small businesses and
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
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 contact 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. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact 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 rule will not result in
such 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
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 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 that will prohibit persons and vessels from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within a
limited area surrounding the Cooper River Bridge on the waters of the
Cooper River and Town Creek Reaches for a 3 hour period. This rule is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of
Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis
checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion
Determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact 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: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, 160.5; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.

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2. Add a temporary Sec.  165.35T07-0021 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T07-0021  Safety Zone; Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston
SC.

    (a) Location. All waters of the Cooper River, and Town Creek
Reaches encompassed within the following points: 32[deg]48'32'' N.,
079[deg]56'08'' W., 32[deg]48'20'' N., 079[deg]54'20'' W.,
32[deg]47'20'' N., 079[deg]54'29'' W., 32[deg]47'20'' N.,
079[deg]55'28'' W.
    (b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast
Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty
officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and
Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Charleston in the enforcement of the regulated
areas.
    (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the
regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston
or a designated representative.
    (2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, or
remain within the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port
Charleston by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or a designated representative
via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization. If authorization
to enter, transit through, or remain within the regulated area is
granted by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated
representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization
must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Charleston
or a designated representative.
    (3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by
Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene
designated representatives.
    (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced from 7:30 a.m.
until 10:30 a.m. on April 1, 2017.

    Dated: March 15, 2017.
G.L. Tomasulo,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston.
[FR Doc. 2017-05547 Filed 3-20-17; 8:45 am]
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