In June 2009, EPA released the results of its 2002 national-scale
assessment of   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata2002/gloss1.html" \l "airtoxics"  air
toxics  emissions. The purpose of the national-scale assessment is to
identify and prioritize air toxics, emission source types and locations
which are of greatest potential concern in terms of contributing to
population risk. EPA uses the results of these assessments in many ways,
including:

To work with communities in designing their own local-scale assessments,

To set priorities for improving data in emissions inventories, and

To help direct priorities for expanding and improving the network of air
toxics monitoring.

The national-scale assessment modeled   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata2002/02pdfs/2002polls.pdf"  180 of the
187 Clean Air Act air toxics (PDF)  (3pp, 15k) plus   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata2002/gloss1.html" \l "diesel"  diesel
particulate matter  (diesel PM). The assessment includes four steps that
focus on the year 2002:

Compiling a national emissions inventory of air toxics emissions from
outdoor sources

Estimating ambient concentrations of air toxics across the United States

Estimating population exposures across the United States

Characterizing potential public health risk due to inhalation of air
toxics including both cancer and noncancer effects

For information summarizing the 2002 assessment, see the   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata2002/factsheet.html"  Fact Sheet  and
HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata2002/risksum.html"  Summary of
Results  pages. The Summary of Results page also provides national maps
of cancer and noncancer effects.

The emissions used in the current assessment are from the 2002 emission
inventory which is the most complete and up-to-date available. Working
with the states, EPA updates air toxics emission inventories every 3
years. The next national-scale assessment will focus on 2005 emissions
and will be available in late 2009 or early 2010.

As part of EPA's National Air Toxics Assessment activities, EPA
conducted its first   HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata"
national-scale assessment for the year 1996 . That assessment included
33 air pollutants (a subset of 32 air toxics on the Clean Air Act's list
of 187 air toxics plus diesel particulate matter (diesel PM). In
February of 2006, EPA released the second of its   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/nata1999/"  NATA assessments . This
assessment was based on emissions from the 1999 National Emission
Inventory and included the assessment of 177 hazardous air toxics plus
diesel particulate matter.


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0498; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-052-AD;
Amendment 39-18745; AD 2016-25-19]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously
Eurocopter France) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-21-07 for
Eurocopter France (now Airbus Helicopters) Model AS350B3 and EC130B4
helicopters. AD 2010-21-07 required inspecting the pilot's and co-
pilot's throttle twist for proper operation of the contactors. This new
AD retains the requirements of AD 2010-21-07, includes additional
inspection procedures, and revises the inspection interval. These
actions are intended to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective February 2, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 2,
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie,
TX 75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax (972) 641-
3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76177. It is also
available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0498.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2014-0498; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-
reference information, the economic evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, 76101; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to remove AD 2010-21-07, Amendment 39-16467 (75 FR 63052,

October 14, 2010) and add a new AD. AD 2010-21-07 required repetitively
inspecting the pilot's and co-pilot's throttle twist for proper
operation of the contactors, which provide for changes between the
``IDLE'' and ``FLIGHT'' positions of the throttle twist grip control.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2014 (79 FR
44142), and proposed to retain the inspection requirements of AD 2010-
21-07 and included additional requirements to inspect for proper
operation of contactors 53Ka and 53Kb and the pilot and copilot
throttle twist grip controls for proper functioning. The NPRM also
proposed to reduce the intervals of the inspections from 600 hours
time-in-service (TIS) to 300 hours TIS.
    The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 22, 2013,
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union. EASA advises that the switches in the engine
``IDLE'' or ``FLIGHT'' control system could be affected by the
corrosive effects of a salt-laden atmosphere, which could lead to
engine power loss. EASA states that these corrosive effects are not
prevented by MOD 074263, which Eurocopter designed to address the
unsafe condition identified in AD 2010-21-07. According to EASA, a
subsequent accident occurred which involved power loss in flight of a
Model AS350B3 helicopter with MOD 074263 installed. As a result, EASA
AD No. 2013-0191-E does not accept MOD 074263 as terminating action for
the required repetitive maintenance actions. Accordingly, the two
letters we issued approving MOD 074263 as an Alternate Method of
Compliance for AD 2010-21-07 are no longer valid.

Comments

    After our NPRM (79 FR 44142, July 30, 2014) was published, we
received comments from three commenters.

Request

    Two commenters requested that we change the compliance times for
the recurring inspection to allow for a longer compliance time for
helicopters that do not operate in corrosive or salt laden
environments. One commenter noted that the failures have been
attributed to operations in a corrosive environment. The other
commenter stated the proposed AD would penalize operators in non-salt
laden environments by requiring the shorter compliance time. The
commenters also requested that we adopt the same compliance intervals,
330 hours TIS or 660 hours TIS for helicopters that do not operate in
salt laden environments, allowed by the manufacturer's service
information. The commenters stated that this would facilitate
maintenance scheduling.
    We agree. We are adding a longer recurring inspection compliance
interval for helicopters that do not operate in salt laden conditions
to match the manufacturer's service information. We have also increased
the compliance intervals for the recurring inspection to 330 hours TIS
for helicopters operating in salt-laden environments and to 660 hours
TIS for all other helicopters.
    One commenter requested that the proposed AD condition compliance
with paragraph 3.B.2 of the manufacturer's service information on the
results of the inspection in paragraph 3.B.1. The commenter noted that
the proposed AD requires compliance with paragraph 3.B.1 through 3.B.6
of the service information, but does not clarify that compliance with
paragraph 3.B.2 is only required if the aircraft fails the prior
inspection.
    We agree that compliance with paragraph 3.B.2 of the service
information is conditional, but we do not agree that a change to the AD
language is necessary. There is no ambiguity in the service information
incorporated by reference in the AD as to when compliance with
paragraph 3.B.2 is necessary.

FAA's Determination

    We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an
unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other
helicopters of these same type designs and that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed,
except for the changes described previously. We have also changed the
service information that is incorporated by reference to the most
current revision. These changes are consistent with the intent of the
proposals in the NPRM (79 FR 44142, July 30, 2014) and will not
increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of
the AD.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. The design approval holder is
currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe
condition identified in this proposed AD. Once this modification is
developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional
rulemaking.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Since we published the NPRM (79 FR 44142, July 30, 2014), Airbus
Helicopters (previously Eurocopter) revised its service information. We
reviewed one document that co-publishes 3 Emergency Alert Service
Bulletin (EASB) identification numbers: No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated
June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3 helicopters; No. 05.00.41, Revision 2,
dated June 15, 2015, for the non-FAA type-certificated Model AS550C3
helicopter; and No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model
EC130B4 helicopters. EASB Nos. 05.00.61 and 05A009 are incorporated by
reference in this AD. EASB No. 05.00.41 is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
    This service information describes procedures for a functional
check and installation of a protection for micro-contacts
(microswitches) 53Ka, 53Kb, and 65K (IDLE/FLIGHT mode). EASA classified
the prior revision of this service information as mandatory and issued
EASA Emergency AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 22, 2013, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these helicopters.
    Because this revision of EASB No. 05.00.61 and No. 05A009 specifies
the same actions but clarifies the procedures used in applying varnish
to the microswitches, we are incorporating this revision by reference
in this AD.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 517 helicopters of U.S.
Registry.
    We estimate that operators will incur the following costs in order
to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work hour. It
will take about 4 work hours for the inspections and any necessary
maintenance, for a total cost of $340 per helicopter and $175,780 for
the U.S. fleet per inspection cycle.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that

section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices,
methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in
air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have 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.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that a regulatory distinction is required, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010-21-07, Amendment 39-16467 (75 FR 63052, October 14, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:

2016-25-19 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France)
Helicopters: Amendment 39-18745; Docket No. FAA-2014-0498;
Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-052-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model AS350B3 and EC130B4 helicopters,
certificated in any category, with the ARRIEL 2B1 engine with the
two-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) and with
new twist grip modification (MOD) 073254 for the Model AS350B3
helicopter or MOD 073773 for the Model EC130B4 helicopter,
installed.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of one of the
two contactors, 53Ka or 53Kb, which can prevent switching from
``IDLE'' mode to ``FLIGHT'' mode during autorotation training making
it impossible to recover from the practice autorotation and
compelling the pilot to continue the autorotation to the ground.
This condition could result in unintended touchdown to the ground at
a flight-idle power setting during a practice autorotation, damage
to the helicopter, and injury to occupants.

(c) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2010-21-07, Amendment 39-16467 (75 FR
63052, October 14, 2010).

(d) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective February 2, 2017.

(e) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been
accomplished prior to that time.

(f) Required Actions

    (1) Before the next practice autorotation or on or before 100
hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs first, inspect the
wiring, perform an insulation test, inspect the pilot and copilot
throttle twist grip controls, and test the pilot and copilot
throttle twist grip controls for proper functioning by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.1 through 3.B.6, of
Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB) No.
05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for Model AS350B3
helicopters or EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, for
Model EC130B4 helicopters, as appropriate for your model helicopter.
    (2) Repeat the inspections in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed the following compliance times. For purposes
of this AD, salt laden conditions exist when a helicopter performs a
flight from a takeoff and landing area, heliport, or airport less
than 0.5 statute mile from salt water or performs a flight within
0.5 statute mile from salt water below an altitude of 1,000 ft.
above ground or sea level.
    (i) For helicopters that have operated in salt laden conditions
since the previous inspection required by this AD, at intervals not
to exceed 330 hours TIS.
    (ii) For helicopters that have not operated in salt laden
conditions since the previous inspection required by this AD, at
intervals not to exceed 660 hours TIS.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating
certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you
notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office, before operating any aircraft
complying with this AD through an AMOC.

(h) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Emergency AD No. 2013-0191-E, dated August 22, 2013.
You may view the EASA AD at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FAA-2014-0498.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 76 Engine
Controls.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Helicopters Emergency Alert Service Bulletin (EASB)
No. 05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June
15, 2015.

    Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2): Airbus Helicopters EASB No.
05.00.61, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015, and Airbus Helicopters
EASB No. 05A009, Revision 3, dated June 15, 2015 are co-published as
one document along with Airbus Helicopters EASB No. 05.00.41,
Revision 2, dated June 15, 2015, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.

    (3) For Airbus Helicopters service information identified in
this final rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum
Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or (800)
232-0323; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 6, 2016.
Scott A. Horn,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Sunshine Act Meeting

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409, that the Securities
and Exchange Commission will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, June 9,
2016 at 2 p.m.
    Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the
Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the closed meeting.
Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be
present.
    The General Counsel of the Commission, or her designee, has
certified that, in her opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth
in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR
200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(7), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10), permit
consideration of the scheduled matter at the closed meeting.
    Commissioner Piwowar, as duty officer, voted to consider the items
listed for the closed meeting in closed session.
    The subject matter of the closed meeting will be:
    Settlement of injunctive actions;
    Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings;
    Adjudicatory matters;
    Opinion; and
    Other matters relating to enforcement proceedings.
    At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in
the scheduling of meeting items.
    For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have
been added, deleted or postponed, please contact Brent J. Fields from
the Office of the Secretary at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

     Dated: June 2, 2016.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2022-0611]
RIN 1625-AA08

Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events; Northern
California and Lake Tahoe, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is updating the list of marine events
occurring annually within the Eleventh Coast Guard District,
specifically within the San Francisco Captain of the Port (COTP) zone.
This rule will enable vessel movement restrictions in the regulated
area when the special local regulations are activated and enforced.

DATES: This rule is effective on October 17, 2022.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2022-0611 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 rule,
call or email LT Anthony Solares, Sector San Francisco, U.S. Coast
Guard;

telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

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

    The Coast Guard regularly updates the regulations for recurring
special local regulations within the Eleventh Coast Guard District
listed in 33 CFR 100.1103. These recurring special local regulations
are for marine events that take place either on or over the navigable
waters of the Eleventh Coast Guard District as defined at 33 CFR 3.55-
1. These regulations were last amended February 13, 2020 (85 FR 8169).
Before new recurring events are added to the listed events for Eleventh
Coast Guard District they are reviewed for safe practice and verified
to be recurring on or about the same time of year for subsequent years.
    In response, on August 29, 2022, the Coast Guard published a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Eleventh Coast Guard District
Annual Marine Events; Northern California and Lake Tahoe, CA'' (87 FR
52865). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited comments on
our proposed regulatory action related to the marine event additions.
During the comment period that ended September 29, 2022, we received no
comments.
    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 public interest because immediate action
is needed to ensure the safety of the participants and vessels during
the upcoming event on October 23, 2022.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1233). The Captain of the Port San
Francisco (COTP) has determined the regulation update is necessary to
include recurring marine events and keep spectators and vessels a safe
distance away from the specified events to ensure the safety of
participants, spectators, and transiting vessels.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published
August 29, 2022. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this
rule from the regulatory text in the NPRM.
    This rule updates the list of marine events occurring annually
within the Eleventh Coast Guard District, specifically within the San
Francisco Captain of the Port (COTP) zone. This rule will enable vessel
movement restrictions in the regulated area when the special local
regulations are activated and enforced. No vessel or person will be
permitted to enter the regulated area unless authorized by the COTP.

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, the rule
has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size and
location of the regulated areas. The effect of this rule will not be
significant because vessel traffic can either pass safely around these
areas, regardless of size, or this rule will encompass only a small
portion of the waterway for a short duration. Vessels will also be able
to request permission from the COTP to transit through the regulated
areas.

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
regulated area 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.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule will 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 rule. If the rule will 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 rule or any policy or action of the
Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule does 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 will 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 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 rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the potential 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 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
rule involves revision of 33 CFR 100.1103. The additions to table 1 of
33 CFR 100.1103 will capture recurring marine events in the San
Francisco Captain of the Port (COTP) zone. The revised regulation will
prevent unauthorized persons or vessels from entering into, transiting
through, or remaining in the regulated areas without the permission of
the Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative.
It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L[61]
of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.
A Memorandum for Record 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 100

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
amending 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

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2. Revise and republish Sec.  100.1103 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.1103   Northern California and Lake Tahoe area annual marine
events.

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the
events listed in table 1 to this section. Notice of implementation of
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without
specific dates or by Notice to Mariners 20 days prior to the event for
those events listing a period for which a firm date is identifiable. In
all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details
concerning the number and type of participants and an exact
geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh
Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days
prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice
to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District,
Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note:
Sponsors of events listed in table 1 to this section must submit an
application each year as required by subpart A of this part to the
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander. Sponsors are informed that
ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local
agencies, and other interested parties and to provide the sponsor the
best support to ensure the safety of life and property.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of
any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and
any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and
control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol
Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector
Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant
officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official
representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol
vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may
terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection
of life and property. The PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13
(156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign
``PATCOM''.
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1103
              [All coordinate referenced use datum NAD 83]
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1. Blessing of the Fleet:
    Sponsor.......................  Corinthian Yacht Club.
    Event Description.............  Boat parade during which vessels
                                     pass by a pre-designated platform
                                     or vessel.
    Date..........................  Last Sunday in April.
    Location......................  San Francisco Waterfront to South
                                     Tower of Golden Gate Bridge.
    Regulated Area................  The area between a line drawn from
                                     Bluff Point on the southeastern
                                     side of Tiburon Peninsula to Point
                                     Campbell on the northern edge of
                                     Angel Island, and a line drawn from
                                     Peninsula Point to the southern
                                     edge of Tiburon Peninsula to Point
                                     Stuart on the western edge of Angel
                                     Island.

2. Opening Day on San Francisco
 Bay:
    Sponsor.......................  Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association
                                     and Corinthian Yacht Club.
    Event Description.............  Boat parade during which vessels
                                     pass by a pre-designated platform
                                     or vessel.
    Date..........................  Last Sunday in April.
    Location......................  San Francisco, CA waterfront: Crissy
                                     Field to Pier 39.
    Regulated Area................  The area defined by a line drawn
                                     from Fort Point; thence easterly
                                     approximately 5,000 yards; thence
                                     easterly to the Blossom Rock Bell
                                     Buoy; thence westerly to the
                                     Northeast corner of Pier 39; thence
                                     returning along the shoreline to
                                     the point of origin.
                                    Special Requirements: All vessels
                                     entering the regulated area shall
                                     follow the parade route established
                                     by the sponsor and be capable of
                                     maintaining an approximate speed of
                                     6 knots.
                                    Commercial Vessel Traffic
                                     Allowances: The parade will be
                                     interrupted, as necessary, to
                                     permit the passage of commercial
                                     vessel traffic. Commercial traffic
                                     must cross the parade route at a no-
                                     wake speed and perpendicular to the
                                     parade route.
3. Delta Thunder Powerboat Race:
    Sponsor.......................  Pacific Offshore Power Racing
                                     Association.
    Event Description.............  Professional high-speed powerboat
                                     race.
    Date..........................  Second Saturday, Sunday in
                                     September.
    Location......................  Off Pittsburgh, CA in the waters
                                     around Winter Island and Brown
                                     Island.
    Regulated Area................  The water area of Suisun Bay
                                     commencing at Simmons Point on
                                     Chipps Island; thence southwesterly
                                     to Stake Point on the southern
                                     shore of Suisun Bay; thence
                                     easterly following the southern
                                     shoreline of Suisun Bay and New
                                     York Slough to New York Slough Buoy
                                     13; thence north-northwesterly to
                                     the Northwestern corner of Fraser
                                     Shoal; thence northwesterly to the
                                     western tip of Chain Island; thence
                                     west-northwesterly to the northeast
                                     tip of Van Sickle Island; thence
                                     following the shoreline of Van
                                     Sickle Island and Chipps Island and
                                     returning to the point of origin.
4. Pittsburg Seafood Festival Air
 Show:
    Sponsor.......................  City of Pittsburg, CA.
    Event Description.............  Pittsburg Seafood Festival Air Show.
    Date..........................  Second Saturday, Sunday in
                                     September.
    Location......................  Off Pittsburg, CA in the waters
                                     around Winer Island and Broqn
                                     Island.
    Regulated Area................  The water area of Suisun Bay
                                     commencing at Simmons Point on
                                     Chipps Island; thence southwesterly
                                     to Stake Point on the southern
                                     shore of Suisun Bay; thence
                                     easterly following the southern
                                     shoreline of Suisun Bay and New
                                     York Slough to New York Slough Buoy
                                     13; thence north-northwesterly to
                                     the Northwestern corner of Fraser
                                     Shoal; thence northwesterly to the
                                     western tip of Chain Island; thence
                                     west-northwesterly to the northeast
                                     tip of Van Sickle Island; thence
                                     following the shoreline of Van
                                     Sickle Island and Chipps Island and
                                     returning to the point of origin.
5. Sacramento Ironman Swim:
    Sponsor.......................  IRONMAN Group.
    Event Description.............  Swim portion of the Sacramento
                                     Ironman Triathlon.
    Date..........................  A Sunday in October.
    Location......................  Waters of the American River and
                                     Sacramento River from Township 9
                                     Park to North of Tower Bridge.
    Regulated Area................  For the duration of the event, all
                                     non-participants are prohibited
                                     from entering, transiting through,
                                     anchoring in, or remaining within
                                     the regulated area all waters of
                                     the American River and Sacramento
                                     River from Township 9 Park to North
                                     of Tower Bridge.
6. Escape From Alcatraz Swim:
    Sponsor.......................  Action Sports Events IMG.
    Event Description.............  Escape From Alcatraz Swim.
                                    An approximate 750 meter swim that
                                     will originate from a boat located
                                     in the San Francisco Bay.
    Date..........................  A weekend day in June.
    Location......................  Waters of the San Francisco Bay From
                                     Alcatraz Island to Saint Francis
                                     Yacht Club.
    Regulated Area................  For the duration of the event, all
                                     non-participants are prohibited
                                     from entering, transiting through,
                                     anchoring in, or remaining within
                                     the regulated area all waters of
                                     the San Francisco Bay From Alcatraz
                                     Island to Saint Francis Yacht Club.
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    Dated: October 7, 2022.
Taylor Q. Lam,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco.
[FR Doc. 2022-22429 Filed 10-14-22; 8:45 am]
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