[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 3, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14219-14226]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06740]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0064]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulations; Sector Ohio Valley Annual and
Recurring Special Local Regulations Update

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend its special local
regulations for recurring marine parades, regattas, and other events in
Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley. This rule, if adopted, would add 17 new
recurring special local regulations, remove 9 special local
regulations, and amend the event/sponsor, dates, and/or regulated areas
for 48 recurring special local regulations already listed in the
current table. This action in necessary to protect spectators,
participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with annual
marine

events. This proposed rulemaking would restrict vessel traffic in the
designated areas during the events unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a 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 April 18, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2018-0064 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or email Petty Officer Joshua Herriott, Sector Ohio Valley,
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley
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 Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) proposes to amend
33 CFR 100.801 to update the table of annual recurring special local
regulations in Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley. The current list of
annual and recurring special local regulations occurring in Sector Ohio
Valley is published in Table 1 of 33 CFR part 100.801. The table was
created through the final rule published on June 2, 2017 (82 FR 25511).
It needs to be amended to include new regattas and marine events
expected to recur annually or biannually, remove special local
regulations no longer recurring, and provide new information on
existing special local regulations.
    The proposed annually recurring special local regulations are
necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during
the events. Based on the nature of these marine events, large numbers
of participants and spectators, and event locations, the COTP has
determined that the events listed in this proposed rule could pose a
risk to participants or waterways users if the normal vessel traffic
were to interfere with the events. Possible hazards include risks of
injury or death from near or actual contact among participant vessels
and spectators or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In
order to protect the safety of all waterway users, including event
participants and spectators, this proposed rule would establish special
local regulations for the time and location of each marine event.
Vessels would not be permitted to enter the regulated areas unless
authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. The Coast Guard
proposes this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233.
    The Coast Guard is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) with a 15-day prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant
to section (d)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.
553(d)). This provision authorizes an agency to publish a rule in less
than 30 days before its effective date for ``good cause found and
published with the rule.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard
finds that good cause exists for publishing this NPRM with a 15-day
comment period because it is impractical to provide a 30-day comment
period. These proposed regulated areas are necessary to ensure the
safety of vessels and persons during the marine events. It is
impracticable to publish an NPRM with a 30-day comment period because
we must establish some of these updates as early as the end of April
2018. A 15-day comment period would allow the Coast Guard to provide
for public notice and comment, but also update the regulated areas soon
enough that the length of the notice and comment period does not
compromise public safety.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The COTP proposes to amend its special local regulations for annual
events in Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley listed in Table 1 of 33 CFR
165.801. This section requires amendment from time to time to properly
reflect the recurring special local regulations in Sector Ohio Valley.
This rule would add 17 new recurring special local regulations, remove
9 special local regulations no longer recurring, and amend the event/
sponsor, dates, and/or regulated areas for 48 recurring special local
regulations already listed in the current table. Other than these 17
additions, 9 removals, and 48 changes to the event/sponsor, dates, and/
or locations of certain events, the regulations of 33 CFR 100.801 and
other provisions in Table 1 of Sec.  100.801 remain unchanged.
    The Coast Guard proposes to revise special local regulations in 33
CFR 100.801 Table 1 by adding 17 new special local regulations. The 17
special local regulations being added to Table 1 are below:

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               Date                        Event/sponsor        Ohio Valley  location        Regulated area
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2 days--One weekend in July.......  Marietta Riverfront Roar    Marietta, OH.........  Ohio River, Mile 171.6-
                                     Regatta.                                           172.6 (Ohio).
1 day--One weekend in November or   Charleston Lighted Boat     Charleston, WV.......  Kanawha River, Mile 54.3-
 December.                           Parade.                                            60.3 (West Virginia).
1 day--One weekend in August......  YMCA River Swim...........  Charleston, WV.......  Kanawha River, Mile 58.3-
                                                                                60.3 (West Virginia).
1 day--One weekend in April.......  Lindamood Cup.............  Marietta, OH.........  Muskingum River, Mile 0.5-
                                                                                1.5 (Ohio).
2 days--One weekend in June.......  New Martinsville Vintage    New Martinsville, WV.  Ohio River Mile 127.5-
                                     Regatta.                                           128.5 (West Virginia).
3 days--One weekend in August.....  Grand Prix of Louisville..  Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 601.0-
                                                                                605.0 (Kentucky).
2 days--Fourth weekend in March...  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Atomic City                            52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Turn and Burn.
3 days--Second or third weekend in  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
 March.                              Association/Cardinal                               52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Invitational.
3 days--Third weekend in April....  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/SIRA Regatta.                          52.0 (Tennessee).
3 days--Fifth weekend in April....  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Dogwood                                52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Junior Regatta.
3 days--Second weekend in May.....  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Big 12                                 52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Championships.
3 days--Third weekend in May......  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Dogwood                                52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Masters.
1 day--First weekend in June......  Visit Knoxville/Knoxville   Knoxville, TN........  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Powerboat Classic.                                 646.4-649.0 (Tennessee).

1 day--first Sunday in August.....  Above the Fold Events/      Ashland City, TN.....  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     Riverbluff Triathlon.                              157.0-159.5 (Tennessee).
3 days--First weekend in June.....  Outdoor Chattanooga/        Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Chattanooga Swim Festival.                         454.0-468.0 (Tennessee).
1 day--Fourth or fifth weekend in   Knoxville Open Water        Knoxville, TN........  Tennessee River, Mile 647-
 September.                          Swimmers/Bridges to                                642.5 (Tennessee).
                                     Bluffs.
1 day--Third Sunday in September..  Team Rocket Tri Club/Swim   Huntsville, AL.......  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Hobbs Island.                                      332.3-338.0 (Alabama).
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    The Coast Guard also proposes to revise regulations at 33 CFR
100.801 Table 1 by removing the following 9 existing special local
regulations that are no longer recurring, with reference by line number
to the current Table 1 of 33 CFR 100.801. The 9 existing special local
regulations being removed are below:

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                                                                         Ohio Valley
      Line                  Date                 Event/sponsor            location            Regulated area
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1...............  The first Saturday in     University of            Charleston, WV....  Kanawah River, Mile
                   April.                    Charleston Rowing/West                       59.9-61.4 (West
                                             Virginia Governor's                          Virginia).
                                             Cup Regatta.
3...............  1 day--Third or fourth    REV3/REV3 Triathlon....  Knoxville, TN.....  Tennessee River, Mile
                   weekend in May.                                                        646.0-649.0
                                                                                (Tennessee).
5...............  1 day--Second weekend in  Chattanooga Parks and    Chattanooga, TN...  Tennessee River, Mile
                   June.                     Rec/Chattanooga River                        464.0-469.0
                                             Rats Open Water Swim.                        (Tennessee).
30..............  1 day--Saturday before    Wheeling dragon boat     Wheeling, WV......  Ohio River mile 90.4-
                   Labor Day.                race.                                        91.5 (West Virginia).
38..............  1 day--Third weekend in   TREC-RACE/Pangorge.....  Chattanooga, TN...  Tennessee River, Mile
                   November.                                                              44.0-455.0
                                                                                (Tennessee).
43..............  1 day--second or third    Allegheny Mountain LMSC/ Pittsburgh, PA....  Allegheny River mile
                   Saturday in July.         Search for Monongy.                          0.0-0.6
                                                                                (Pennsylvania).
51..............  2 days--First weekend in  Buckeye Outboard         Portsmouth, OH....  Ohio River, Mile 355.3-
                   August.                   Association/Portsmouth                       356.7 (Ohio).
                                             Challenge.
63..............  1 day--Fourth weekend in  Chattajack.............  Chattanooga, TN...  Tennessee River, Mile
                   October.                                                               463.7-464.5
                                                                                (Tennessee).
66..............  1 day--Last weekend in    Music City SUP Race....  Nashville, TN.....  Cumberland River, Mile
                   July.                                                                  190.0-191.5
                                                                                (Tennessee).
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    In addition, the Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations in 33
CFR 100.801 Table 1 by amending 48 existing special local regulations
listed in the table. The amendments involve changes to the marine event
event/sponsor title, dates, and/or regulated areas, with reference by
line number to Table 1 of 33 CFR 100.801. The 48 special local
regulations being amended are below:

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                                                            Ohio Valley                          Revision (date/
    Line              Date              Event/sponsor         location        Regulated area          area)
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2...........  1 day--During the     Kentucky Derby        Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               last week of April    Festival/Belle of                      595.0-605.3
               or first week of      Louisville                             (Kentucky)..
               May.                  Operating Board/
                                     Great Steamboat
                                     Race.
4...........  1 day--Third weekend  World Triathlon       Chattanooga, TN  Tennessee River,      area.
               in May.               Corporation/IRONMAN                    Mile 462.7-467.5
                                     70.3.                                  (Tennessee).
7...........  2 days--First         Thunder on the Bay/   Pisgah Bay, KY.  Tennessee River,
               weekend of June.      KDBA.                                  Mile 30.0
                                                                            (Kentucky).
8...........  1 day--One of the     Green Umbrella/Ohio   Cincinnati, OH.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               first two weekends    River Paddlefest.                      458.5-476.4 (Ohio
               in August.                                                   and Kentucky).
9...........  1 day--Fourth or      Green Umbrella/Great  Cincinnati, OH.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               fifth Sunday in       Ohio River Swim.                       468.8-471.2 (Ohio
               September.                                                   and Kentucky).
10..........  1 day--One of the     Ohio River Open       Prospect, KY...  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               last two weekends     Water Swim.                            587.0-591.0
               in September.                                                (Kentucky).
11..........  2 days--One of the    Louisville Dragon     Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               first three           Boat Festival.                         602.0-604.5
               weekends in                                                  (Kentucky).
               September.
12..........  1 day--Third or       Tucson Racing/        Cincinnati, OH.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               fourth Sunday of      Cincinnati                             468.3-471.2 (Ohio).
               July.                 Triathlon.
13..........  2 days--One of the    Thunder on the Bay/   Pisgah Bay, KY.  Tennessee River,      event/sponsor
               first two weekends    KDBA.                                  Mile 30.0             and date.
               in July.                                                     (Kentucky).
14..........  1 day--Second         Bradley Dean/         Florence, AL...  Tennessee River,      area.
               weekend in July.      Renaissance Man                        Mile 254.0-258.0
                                     Triathlon.                             (Alabama).
15..........  3 days--The last      Madison Regatta,      Madison, IN....  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               weekend in June or    Inc./Madison                           554.0-561.0
               one of the first      Regatta.                               (Indiana).
               two weekends in
               July.
16..........  1 day--One weekend    Louisville Race the   Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               in June.              Bridge Triathlon.                      600.5-604.0
                                                                            (Kentucky).
17..........  1 day--Fourth         Team Magic/           Chattanooga, TN  Tennessee River,      area.
               weekend in June.      Chattanooga                            Mile 462.7-466.0
                                     Waterfront                             (Tennessee).
                                     Triathlon.

18..........  1 day--Fourth         Team Magic/Music      Nashville, TN..  Cumberland River,     area.
               weekend in July.      City Triathlon.                        Mile 189.7-192.3
                                                                            (Tennessee).
21..........  2 days--First         Thunder on the Bay/   Pisgah Bay, KY.  Tennessee River,      event/sponsor.
               weekend of August.    KDBA.                                  Mile 30.0
                                                                            (Kentucky).
22..........  2 days--One of the    Captain Quarters      Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               last three weekends   Regatta.                               594.0-598.0
               in September or the                                          (Kentucky).
               first weekend in
               October.
23..........  2 days--One of the    Norton Healthcare/    Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               first three           Ironman Triathlon.                     600.5-605.5
               weekends in October.                                         (Kentucky).
25..........  1 day--Last weekend   Tennessee Clean       Knoxville, TN..  Tennessee River,      area.
               in August.            Water Network/                         Mile 646.3-648.7
                                     Downtown Dragon                        (Tennessee).
                                     Boat Races.
26..........  3 days--One weekend   Pro Water Cross       Charleston, WV.  Kanawha River, Mile   event/sponsor
               in August.            Championships.                         56.7-57.6 (West       and date.
                                                                            Virginia).
27..........  2 days--One weekend   Huntington Classic    Huntington, WV.  Ohio River, Mile      date.
               in July.              Regatta.                               307.3-309.3 (West
                                                                            Virginia).
31..........  1 day--One of the     Cumberland River      Nashville, TN..  Cumberland River,     date and area.
               first three           Compact/Cumberland                     Mile 189.7-192.1
               weekends in           River Dragon Boat                      (Tennessee).
               September.            Festival.
32..........  2 days--One of the    State Dock/           Jamestown, KY..  Lake Cumberland       date.
               first three           Cumberland Poker                       (Kentucky).
               weekends in           Run.
               September.
33..........  3 days--One of the    Sailing for a Cure    Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               first three           Foundation/SFAC                        600.0-605.0
               weekends in           Fleur de Lis                           (Kentucky).
               September.            Regatta.
34..........  1 day--Last weekend   World Triathlon       Chattanooga, TN  Tennessee River,      area.
               in September.         Corporation/IRONMAN                    Mile 462.7-467.5
                                     Chattanooga.                           (Tennessee).
37..........  1 day--First or       Lookout Rowing Club/  Chattanooga, TN  Tennessee River,      area.
               second weekend in     Chattanooga Head                       Mile 463.0-468.0
               October.              Race.                                  (Tennessee).
39..........  3 days--First         Atlanta Rowing Club/  Chattanooga, TN  Tennessee River,      area.
               weekend in November.  Head of the Hooch                      Mile 463.0-468.0
                                     Rowing Regatta.                        (Tennessee).
41..........  1 day--During the     Louisville Metro      Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               last weekend in May   Government/Mayor's                     601.0-604.5
               or on Memorial Day.   Healthy Hometown                       (Kentucky).
                                     Subway Fresh Fit,
                                     Hike, Bike and
                                     Paddle.
42..........  3 days--One of the    Hadi Shrine/          Evansville, IN.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               last three weekends   Evansville Shriners                    790.0-796.0
               in June.              Festival/Freedom                       (Indiana).
                                     Festival.
44..........  1 day--During the     Evansville Freedom    Evansville, IN.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               first week of July.   Celebration/4th of                     790.0-797.0
                                     July Freedom                           (Indiana).
                                     Celebration.
45..........  1 day--First weekend  Louisville Metro      Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               in September or on    Government/Mayor's                     601.0-610.0
               Labor Day.            Healthy Hometown                       (Kentucky).
                                     Subway Fresh Fit,
                                     Hike, Bike and
                                     Paddle.
46..........  2 days--One of the    Dare to Care/KFC      Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               last three weekends   Mayor's Cup Paddle                     600.0-605.0
               in July.              Sports Races/                          (Kentucky).
                                     Voyageur Canoe
                                     World Championships.
47..........  3 days--One of the    Kentucky Drag Boat    Livermore, KY..  Green River, Mile     date and area.
               last two weekends     Association/Thunder                    69.0-72.5
               in August.            on the Green.                          (Kentucky).
48..........  1 day--Fourth         Team Rocket Tri-Club/ Huntsville, AL.  Tennessee River,      area.
               weekend in August.    Rocketman Triathlon.                   Mile 332.2-335.5
                                                                            (Alabama).
49..........  3 days--One of the    Hadi Shrine/          Owensboro, KY..  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               last three weekends   Owensboro Air Show.                    754.0-760.0
               in September or                                              (Kentucky).
               first weekend in
               October.
50..........  1 day--Last weekend   HealthyHuntington.or  Huntington, WV.  Ohio River, Mile      date.
               in July or first      g/St. Marys Tri-                       307.3-308.3 (West
               weekend in August.    state Triathlon.                       Virginia).
52..........  2 days--Sunday        Cincinnati Bell,      Cincinnati, OH.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               before Labor Day      WEBN, and Proctor                      463.0-477.0
               and Labor Day.        and Gamble/                            (Kentucky and Ohio)
                                     Riverfest.                             and Licking River
                                                                            Mile 0.0-3.0
                                                                            (Kentucky).
53..........  1 Day--One Sunday in  Ohio River            Marietta, OH...  Ohio River, Mile      date.
               September.            Sternwheel Festival                    170.5-172.5 (Ohio).
                                     Committee
                                     Sternwheel race
                                     reenactment.
54..........  1 Day--One Saturday   Parkesburg Paddle     Parkersburg, WV  Ohio River, Mile      date.
               in September or One   Fest.                                  184.3-188 (West
               weekend in                                                   Virginia).
               September.
55..........  3 Days--Last weekend  New Martinsville      New              Ohio River, Mile 128- date.
               of September and/or   Records and Regatta   Martinsville,    129 (West Virginia).
               first weekend in      Challenge Committee.  WV.
               October.
60..........  2 days--One weekend   POWERBOAT NATIONALS-- Ravenswood, WV.  Ohio River, Mile      date.
               in August.            Ravenswood Regatta.                    220.5-221.5 (West
                                                                            Virginia).
61..........  3 days--One of the    Lawrenceburg Regatta/ Lawrenceburg,    Ohio River, Mile      area.
               last three weekends   Whiskey City          IN.              491.0-497.0
               in June.              Regatta.                               (Indiana).

62..........  2 days--One of the    Madison Vintage       Madison, IN....  Ohio River, Mile      date.
               last three weekends   Thunder.                               556.5-559.5
               in September.                                                (Indiana).
64..........  1 day--Third weekend  Vanderbilt Rowing/    Nashville, TN..  Cumberland River,     area.
               in March.             Vanderbilt Invite.                     Mile 188.0-192.7
                                                                            (Tennessee).
65..........  3 days--First         Vanderbilt Rowing/    Nashville, TN..  Cumberland River,     date and area.
               weekend in October.   Music City Head                        Mile 189.5-196.0
                                     Race.                                  (Tennessee).
67..........  3 days--Third         TM Thunder LLC/       Nashville, TN..  Cumberland River,     area.
               weekend in June.      Thunder on the                         Mile 189.6-192.3
                                     Cumberland.                            (Tennessee).
68..........  3 days--Second        Vanderbilt Rowing/    Nashville, TN..  Cumberland River,     area.
               weekend in May.       ACRA Henley.                           Mile 188.0-194.0
                                                                            (Tennessee).
70..........  2 days--Third Friday  Thunder Over          Louisville, KY.  Ohio River, Mile      area.
               and Saturday in       Louisville.                            597.0-604.0
               April.                                                       (Kentucky).
71..........  3 days--The last      Evansville HydroFest  Evansville, IN.  Ohio River, Mile      date and area.
               weekend in August                                            790.5-794.0.
               or one of the first
               two weekends in
               September.
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    The amendments to Table 1 are necessary to ensure the safety of
vessels and people during annual events taking place on or near
navigable waters in Sector Ohio Valley. Although this proposed rule
would be in effect year-round, the specific special local regulations
listed in Table 1 of 33 CFR 100.801 would only be enforced during the
specified period of time of annual events listed. In accordance with
the regulations listed in 33 CFR 100.801(a)-(j), entry into these
safety zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a
designated representative. The regulatory text of the updated Table 1
of Sec.  100.801 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. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to reduce
regulation and control regulatory costs through a budgeting process.
    This NPRM has not been designated a ``significant regulatory
action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not
been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and
pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt from the requirements of
Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the special local regulations. These areas
are limited in size and duration, and usually do not affect high vessel
traffic areas. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice
to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the areas, and the rule
would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the 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
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
regulated areas 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 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 contact 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 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 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 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 proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section above.

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 will not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed 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
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. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A
preliminary Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this
determination is 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 proposed
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.

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 document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, visit http://www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the U.S. Coast Guard
proposes to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100-- SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. In Sec.  100.801, revise Table 1 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.801  Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District

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               Date                        Event/sponsor         Ohio Valley location        Regulated area
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1. 1 day--During the last week of   Kentucky Derby Festival/    Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 595.0-
 April or first week of May.         Belle of Louisville                                605.3 (Kentucky).
                                     Operating Board/Great
                                     Steamboat Race.
2. 1 day--Third weekend in May....  World Triathlon             Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Corporation/IRONMAN 70.3.                          462.7-467.5 (Tennessee).
3. 1 day--Third or fourth weekend   Greater Morgantown          Morgantown, WV.......  Monongahela River, Mile
 in June.                            Convention and Visitors                            101.0-102.0 (West
                                     Bureau/Mountaineer                                 Virginia).
                                     Triathlon.
4. 2 days--First weekend of June..  Thunder on the Bay/KDBA...  Pisgah Bay, KY.......  Tennessee River, Mile
                                                                                30.0 (Kentucky).
5. 1 day--One of the first two      Green Umbrella/Ohio River   Cincinnati, OH.......  Ohio River, Mile 458.5-
 weekends in August.                 Paddlefest.                                        476.4 (Ohio and
                                                                                Kentucky).
6. 1 day--Fourth or fifth Sunday    Green Umbrella/Great Ohio   Cincinnati, OH.......  Ohio River, Mile 468.8-
 in September.                       River Swim.                                        471.2 (Ohio and
                                                                                Kentucky).
7. 1 day--One of the last two       Ohio River Open Water Swim  Prospect, KY.........  Ohio River, Mile 587.0-
 weekends in September.                                                                 591.0 (Kentucky).
8. 2 days-- One of the first three  Louisville Dragon Boat      Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 602.0-
 weekends in September.              Festival.                                          604.5 (Kentucky).
9. 1 day--Third or fourth Sunday    Tucson Racing/Cincinnati    Cincinnati, OH.......  Ohio River, Mile 468.3-
 of July.                            Triathlon.                                         471.2 (Ohio).
10. 2 days--One of the first two    Thunder on the Bay/KDBA...  Pisgah Bay, KY.......  Tennessee River, Mile
 weekends in July.                                                                      30.0 (Kentucky).
11. 1 day--Second weekend in July.  Bradley Dean/Renaissance    Florence, AL.........  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Man Triathlon.                                     254.0-258.0 (Alabama).
12. 3 days-- The last weekend in    Madison Regatta, Inc./      Madison, IN..........  Ohio River, Mile 554.0-
 June or one of the first two        Madison Regatta.                                   561.0 (Indiana).
 weekends in July.
13. 1 day-- One weekend in June...  Louisville Race the Bridge  Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 600.5-
                                     Triathlon.                                         604.0 (Kentucky).
14. 1 day--Fourth weekend in June.  Team Magic/Chattanooga      Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Waterfront Triathlon.                              462.7-466.0 (Tennessee).
15. 1 day--Fourth weekend in July.  Team Magic/Music City       Nashville, TN........  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     Triathlon.                                         189.7-192.3 (Tennessee).
16. 2 days--Last two weeks in July  Friends of the Riverfront   Pittsburgh, PA.......  Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-
 or first three weeks of August.     Inc./Pittsburgh Triathlon                          1.5 (Pennsylvania).
                                     and Adventure Races.
17. 3 days--First week of August..  EQT Pittsburgh Three        Pittsburgh, PA.......  Ohio River, Mile 0.0-0.5,
                                     Rivers Regatta.                                    Allegheny River, Mile
                                                                                0.0-0.6, and Monongahela
                                                                                River, Mile 0.0-
                                                                                0.5(Pennsylvania).
18. 2 days--First weekend of        Thunder on the Bay/KDBA...  Pisgah Bay, KY.......  Tennessee River, Mile
 August.                                                                                30.0 (Kentucky).

19. 2 days--One of the last three   Captain Quarters Regatta..  Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 594.0-
 weekends in September or the                                                           598.0 (Kentucky).
 first weekend in October.
20. 2 days-- One of the first       Norton Healthcare/Ironman   Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 600.5-
 three weekends in October.          Triathlon.                                         605.5 (Kentucky).
21. 2 days--Third full weekend      Ohio County Tourism/Rising  Rising Sun, IN.......  Ohio River, Mile 504.0-
 (Saturday and Sunday) in August.    Sun Boat Races.                                    508.0 (Indiana and
                                                                                Kentucky).
22. 1 day--Last weekend in August.  Tennessee Clean Water       Knoxville, TN........  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Network/Downtown Dragon                            646.3-648.7 (Tennessee).
                                     Boat Races.
23. 3 days--One weekend in August.  Pro Water Cross             Charleston, WV.......  Kanawha River, Mile 56.7-
                                     Championships.                                     57.6 (West Virginia).
24. 2 days--One weekend in July...  Huntington Classic Regatta  Huntington, WV.......  Ohio River, Mile 307.3-
                                                                                309.3 (West Virginia).
25. 2 days--Labor Day weekend.....  Wheeling Vintage Race Boat  Wheeling, WV.........  Ohio River, Mile 90.4-
                                     Association Ohio/Wheeling                          91.5 (West Virginia).
                                     Vintage Regatta.
26. 2 days--weekend before Labor    SUP3Rivers The Southside    Pittsburgh, PA.......  Monongahela River, Mile
 Day.                                Outside.                                           0.0-3.09 Allegheny River
                                                                                Mile 0.0-0.25
                                                                                (Pennsylvania).
27. 1 day--One of the first three   Cumberland River Compact/   Nashville, TN........  Cumberland River, Mile
 weekends in September.              Cumberland River Dragon                            189.7-192.1 (Tennessee).
                                     Boat Festival.
28. 2 days--One of the first three  State Dock/Cumberland       Jamestown, KY........  Lake Cumberland
 weekends in September.              Poker Run.                                         (Kentucky).
29. 3 days--One of the first three  Sailing for a Cure          Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 600.0-
 weekends in September.              Foundation/SFAC Fleur de                           605.0 (Kentucky).
                                     Lis Regatta.
30. 1 day--Last weekend in          World Triathlon             Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
 September.                          Corporation/IRONMAN                                462.7-467.5 (Tennessee).
                                     Chattanooga.
31. 1 day--Second weekend in        City of Clarksville/        Clarksville, TN......  Cumberland River, Mile
 September.                          Clarksville Riverfest                              125.0-126.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Cardboard Boat Regatta.
32. 2 days--First weekend of        Three Rivers Rowing         Pittsburgh, PA.......  Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-
 October.                            Association/Head of the                            4.0 (Pennsylvania).
                                     Ohio Regatta.
33. 1 day--First or second weekend  Lookout Rowing Club/        Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
 in October.                         Chattanooga Head Race.                             463.0-468.0 (Tennessee).
34. 3 days--First weekend in        Atlanta Rowing Club/Head    Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
 November.                           of the Hooch Rowing                                463.0-468.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Regatta.
35. One Saturday in June or July..  Paducah Summer Festival/    Paducah, KY..........  Ohio River, Mile 934-936
                                     Cross River Swim.                                  (Kentucky).
36. 1 day--During the last weekend  Louisville Metro            Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 601.0-
 in May or on Memorial Day.          Government/Mayor's                                 604.5 (Kentucky).
                                     Healthy Hometown Subway
                                     Fresh Fit, Hike, Bike and
                                     Paddle.
37. 3 days--One of the last three   Hadi Shrine/Evansville      Evansville, IN.......  Ohio River, Mile 790.0-
 weekends in June.                   Shriners Festival/Freedom                          796.0 (Indiana).
                                     Festival.
38. 1 day--During the first week    Evansville Freedom          Evansville, IN.......  Ohio River, Mile 790.0-
 of July.                            Celebration/4th of July                            797.0 (Indiana).
                                     Freedom Celebration.
39. 1 day--First weekend in         Louisville Metro            Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 601.0-
 September or on Labor Day.          Government/Mayor's                                 610.0 (Kentucky).
                                     Healthy Hometown Subway
                                     Fresh Fit, Hike, Bike and
                                     Paddle.
40. 2 days--One of the last three   Dare to Care/KFC Mayor's    Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 600.0-
 weekends in July.                   Cup Paddle Sports Races/                           605.0 (Kentucky).
                                     Voyageur Canoe World
                                     Championships.
41. 3 days--One of the last two     Kentucky Drag Boat          Livermore, KY........  Green River, Mile 69.0-
 weekends in August.                 Association/Thunder on                             72.5 (Kentucky).
                                     the Green.
42. 1 day--Fourth weekend in        Team Rocket Tri-Club/       Huntsville, AL.......  Tennessee River, Mile
 August.                             Rocketman Triathlon.                               332.2-335.5 (Alabama).
43. 3 days--One of the last three   Hadi Shrine/Owensboro Air   Owensboro, KY........  Ohio River, Mile 754.0-
 weekends in September or first      Show.                                              760.0 (Kentucky).
 weekend in October.
44. 1 day--Last weekend in July or  HealthyHuntington.org/St.   Huntington, WV.......  Ohio River, Mile 307.3-
 first weekend in August.            Marys Tri-state Triathlon.                         308.3 (West Virginia).
45. 2 days--Sunday before Labor     Cincinnati Bell, WEBN, and  Cincinnati, OH.......  Ohio River, Mile 463.0-
 Day and Labor Day.                  Proctor and Gamble/                                477.0 (Kentucky and
                                     Riverfest.                                         Ohio) and Licking River
                                                                                Mile 0.0-3.0 (Kentucky).
46. 1 Day--One Sunday in September  Ohio River Sternwheel       Marietta, OH.........  Ohio River, Mile 170.5-
                                     Festival Committee                                 172.5 (Ohio).
                                     Sternwheel race
                                     reenactment.
47. 1 Day--One Saturday in          Parkesburg Paddle Fest....  Parkersburg, WV......  Ohio River, Mile 184.3-
 September or One weekend in                                                            188 (West Virginia).
 September.
48. 3 Days--Last weekend of         New Martinsville Records    New Martinsville, WV.  Ohio River, Mile 128-129
 September and/or first weekend in   and Regatta Challenge                              (West Virginia).
 October.                            Committee.
49. First weekend in July.........  Eddyville Creek Marina/     Eddyville, KY........  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     Thunder Over Eddy Bay.                             46.0-47.0 (Kentucky).
50. First or second weekend of      Prizer Point Marina/4th of  Cadiz, KY............  Cumberland River, Mile
 July.                               July Celebration.                                  54.0-55.09 (Kentucky).
51. 2 days--last weekend in May or  Visit Knoxville/Racing on   Knoxville, TN........  Tennessee River, Mile
 first weekend in June.              the Tennessee.                                     647.0-648.0 (Tennessee).
52. 1 day--First or second weekend  Riverbluff Triathlon......  Ashland City, TN.....  Cumberland River, Mile
 in August.                                                                             157.0-159.0 (Tennessee).
53. 2 days--One weekend in August.  POWERBOAT NATIONALS--       Ravenswood, WV.......  Ohio River, Mile 220.5-
                                     Ravenswood Regatta.                                221.5 (West Virginia).
54. 3 days--One of the last three   Lawrenceburg Regatta/       Lawrenceburg, IN.....  Ohio River, Mile 491.0-
 weekends in June.                   Whiskey City Regatta.                              497.0 (Indiana).
55. 2 days--One of the last three   Madison Vintage Thunder...  Madison, IN..........  Ohio River, Mile 556.5-
 weekends in September.                                                                 559.5 (Indiana).
56. 1 day--Third weekend in March.  Vanderbilt Rowing/          Nashville, TN........  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     Vanderbilt Invite.                                 188.0-192.7 (Tennessee).
57. 3 days--First or Second         Vanderbilt Rowing/Music     Nashville, TN........  Cumberland River, Mile
 weekend in October.                 City Head Race.                                    189.5-196.0 (Tennessee).
58. 3 days--Third weekend in June.  TM Thunder LLC/Thunder on   Nashville, TN........  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     the Cumberland.                                    189.6-192.3 (Tennessee).

59. 3 days--Second weekend in May.  Vanderbilt Rowing/ACRA      Nashville, TN........  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     Henley.                                            188.0-194.0 (Tennessee).
60. 2 days--Third weekend in        Kittanning Riverbration     Kittanning, PA.......  Allegheny River, Mile
 August.                             Boat Races.                                        44.0-45.5
                                                                                (Pennsylvania).
61. 2 days--Third Friday and        Thunder Over Louisville...  Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 597.0-
 Saturday in April.                                                                     604.0 (Kentucky).
62. 3 days--The last weekend in     Evansville HydroFest......  Evansville, IN.......  Ohio River, Mile 790.5-
 August or one of the first two                                                         794.0.
 weekends in September.
63. 2 days--One weekend in July...  Marietta Riverfront Roar    Marietta, OH.........  Ohio River, Mile 171.6-
                                     Regatta.                                           172.6 (Ohio).
64. 1 day--One weekend in November  Charleston Lighted Boat     Charleston, WV.......  Kanawha River, Mile 54.3-
 or December.                        Parade.                                            60.3 (West Virginia).
65. 1 day--One weekend in August..  YMCA River Swim...........  Charleston, WV.......  Kanawha River, Mile 58.3-
                                                                                60.3 (West Virginia).
66. 1 day--One weekend in April...  Lindamood Cup.............  Marietta, OH.........  Muskingum River, Mile 0.5-
                                                                                1.5 (Ohio).
67. 2 days--One weekend in June...  New Martinsville Vintage    New Martinsville,WV..  Ohio River Mile 127.5-
                                     Regatta.                                           128.5 (West Virginia).
68. 3 days--One weekend in August.  Grand Prix of Louisville..  Louisville, KY.......  Ohio River, Mile 601.0-
                                                                                605.0 (Kentucky).
69. 2 days--Fourth weekend in       Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
 March.                              Association/Atomic City                            52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Turn and Burn.
70. 3 days--Second or third         Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
 weekend in March.                   Association/Cardinal                               52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Invitational.
71. 3 days--Third weekend in April  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/SIRA Regatta.                          52.0 (Tennessee).
72. 3 days--Fifth weekend in April  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Dogwood                                52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Junior Regatta.
73. 3 days--Second weekend in May.  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Big 12                                 52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Championships.
74. 3 days--Third weekend in May..  Oak Ridge Rowing            Oak Ridge, TN........  Clinch River, Mile 48.5-
                                     Association/Dogwood                                52.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Masters.
75. 1 day--First weekend in June..  Visit Knoxville/Knoxville   Knoxville, TN........  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Powerboat Classic.                                 646.4-649.0 (Tennessee).
76. 1 day--first Sunday in August.  Above the Fold Events/      Ashland City, TN.....  Cumberland River, Mile
                                     Riverbluff Triathlon.                              157.0-159.5 (Tennessee).
77. 3 days--First weekend in June.  Outdoor Chattanooga/        Chattanooga, TN......  Tennessee River, Mile
                                     Chattanooga Swim Festival.                         454.0-468.0 (Tennessee).
78. 1 day--Fourth or fifth weekend  Knoxville Open Water        Knoxville, TN........  Tennessee River, Mile
 in September.                       Swimmers/Bridges to                                641.0-648.0 (Tennessee).
                                     Bluffs.
79. 1 day--Third Sunday in          Team Rocket Tri Club/Swim   Huntsville, AL.......  Tennessee River, Mile
 September.                          Hobbs Island.                                      332.3-338.0 (Alabama).
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    Dated: March 27, 2018.
M.B. Zamperini,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 134 (Friday, July 12, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41890-41891]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16439]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0275; Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-15]

Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mandan, ND

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Mandan, ND.
Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Mandan Municipal Airport
(AAF). The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the
airport. Geographic coordinates would also be updated.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. You
must identify the docket number FAA-2013-0275/Airspace Docket No. 13-
AGL-15, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments
through the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any
final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket
Office (telephone 1-800-647-5527), is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone: (817) 321-
7716.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2013-0275/
Airspace Docket No. 13-AGL-15.'' The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's Web page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see ``ADDRESSES'' section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, 2601
Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137.
    Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future
NPRMs should contact the FAA's Office of Rulemaking<PHONE_NUMBER>, to
request a copy of Advisory Circular No. 11-2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which describes the application
procedure.

The Proposal

    This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR), Part 71 by amending Class E airspace extending upward from
1,200 feet above the surface to accommodate new standard instrument
approach procedures at Mandan Municipal Airport, Mandan, ND. Airspace
would be added within a 30-mile radius of the final approach fix for
the new RNAV (GPS) RWY 31 instrument approach procedure to provide
adequate controlled airspace for the safety and management of IFR
operations at the airport. Geographic coordinates would also be updated
to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
    Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order
7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012 and effective September 15, 2012, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace
designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in
the Order.
    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore, (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); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since
this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated,
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 describes
the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation
Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the
FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend controlled airspace at Mandan Municipal Airport,
Mandan, ND.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854,
24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9W,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2012, and
effective September 15, 2012, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005: Class E Airspace areas extending upward from 700
feet or more above the surface of the earth.

* * * * *

AGL ND E5 Mandan, ND [Amended]

Mandan Municipal Airport, ND
    (Lat. 46[deg]46'05'' N., long. 100[deg]53'40'' W.)
    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 9.6-mile radius of Mandan Municipal Airport, and that
airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a
30-mile radius of lat. 46[deg]35'58'' N., long. 100[deg]43'26'' W.

    Issued in Fort Worth, TX on July 8, 2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2013-16439 Filed 7-11-13; 8:45 am]
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