[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 216 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60177-60178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-29509]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD07-97-047]
RIN 2115-AE46
Special Local Regulations; City of Augusta, GA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: Temporary special local regulations are being adopted for the
Augusta Port Authority's Head of the South Rowing Regatta. The event
will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on
November 7 and 8, 1997, on the Savannah River at Augusta, GA.
DATES: This rule becomes effective from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST on
November 7 and 8, 1997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LTJG M.J. DaPonte, Project Manager, Coast Guard Group Charleston at
(803) 724-7621.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory History
On September 26, 1997, the Coast Guard published a notice of
proposed rulemaking entitled Head of the South Rowing Regatta, in the
Federal Register (62 FR 50544). The Coast Guard received no comments
during the notice of proposed rulemaking. A public hearing was not
requested, and none was held.
Background and Purpose
These regulations are needed to provide for the safety of life
during the Head of the South Rowing Regatta. The regulations are
intended to promote safe navigation on the Savannah River
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immediately before, during, and after the race by controlling the
traffic entering, exiting, and traveling within the regulated area.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, good cause exists for making these
regulations effective in less than 30 days after Federal Register
publication. Delaying its effective date would be contrary to national
safety interests since immediate action is needed to minimize potential
danger to the public. The permit request to hold this event was
received by the Coast Guard in late September, leaving insufficient
time for a full comment period and delayed effective date. The
anticipated number of participants and spectator vessels poses a safety
concern which is addressed in these special local regulations. There
will be approximately 6000 participants racing singles, doubles, four,
and eight person rowing shells on a fixed course. The event will take
place on the Savannah River at Augusta, GA between mile marker 200.20
and marker 197.0.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553, good cause exists for making these
regulations effective in less than 30 days after Federal Register
publication. Delaying its effective date would be contrary to national
safety interests since immediate action is needed to minimize potential
danger to the public. The permit request to hold this event was
received by the Coast Guard in late September, leaving insufficient
time for a full comment period and delayed effective date.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of executive order 12866 and does not require an assessment of
potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that order. It
has been exempted from review by the Office of Management and Budget
under that order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies
and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040;
February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this
rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph
10(e) of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.
The regulated area encompasses less than 3 nautical miles on the
Savannah River between mile markers 200.2 and 197.0, entry into which
is prohibited for only twelve hours on each day of the event.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The
Coast Guard must consider whether this rule will have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small
entities'' include small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that
are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
field and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. For the reasons stated above in the Regulatory Evaluation, the
believes this rule not have a significant effect upon a substantial
number of small entities. Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under
section 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant effect upon a
substantial number of small entities, because these regulations will
only be in effect for two days in a limited area of the Savannah River
that is seldom used for commerce.
Collection of Information
These regulations contain no collection of information requirements
under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
Federalism
This action has analyzed in accordance with the principals and
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and it has been determined
that this rulemaking does not have sufficient federalism implications
to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Environmental Assessment
The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this
action, and has determined pursuant to Section 2.B.2.e(34)(h) of
Commandant Instruction M16475.1B, that it is categorically excluded
from further environmental documentation. A Categorical Exclusion
Determination and Environmental Analysis Checklist has been prepared
and are available in the docket for inspection or copying.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
Temporary Regulations:
In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard amends Part 100
of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:
PART 100--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for Part 100 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 100.35.
2. A temporary section 100.35T-07-047 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35T-07-047 Head of the South Rowing Regatta; Savannah River,
Augusta, GA.
(a) Definitions:
(1) Regulated area. A regulated area is established on that portion
of the Savannah River at Augusta, GA, between mile markers 200.2 and
197.0. The regulated area encompasses the width of the Savannah River
between these two points.
(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander
is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has
been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group Charleston, SC.
(b) Special Local Regulations. Entry into the regulated area by
other than event participations is prohibited, unless otherwise
authorized by the Coast Guard Commander. After termination of the Head
of the South Rowing Regatta on November 7-8, 1997, all vessels may
resume normal operations.
(c) Effective Date. This section is effective from 6:30 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. EST on November 7 and 8, 1997.
Dated: October 27, 1997.
Norman T. Saunders,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 97-29509 Filed 11-6-97; 8:45 am]
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