94-13543. Safety Zone; Boys Harbor Fireworks, East Hampton, NY  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Coast Guard
    
    33 CFR Part 165
    
    [CGDO1 94-037]
    RIN 2115-AA97
    
     
    
    Safety Zone; Boys Harbor Fireworks, East Hampton, NY
    
    AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a safety zone in Three 
    Mile Harbor, around the fireworks barges FBG 1 and FBG 2, which will be 
    tied together and located approximately one mile south of Sammy's 
    Beach, East Hampton, NY from 8:45 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 16, 
    1994. This safety zone is needed to protect the maritime community from 
    possible navigation hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry 
    into this zone will be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of 
    the Port, Long Island Sound.
    
    DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 5, 1994.
    
    ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to the Captain of the Port, 120 
    Woodward Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512 or may be delivered to the Port 
    Operations office at the above address between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 
    Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone number is 
    (203) 468-4464.
        The Captain of the Port maintains the public docket for this 
    rulemaking. Comments will become part of this docket and will be 
    available for inspection or copying at the Port Operating office at the 
    above address.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Lieutenant Commander T.V. Skuby, Chief 
    of Port Operations, Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound at (203) 
    468-4464.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Request for Comments
    
        The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in 
    this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments. 
    Persons submitting comments should include their name and address, 
    identify this rulemaking (CGDO1 94-037) and the specific section of 
    this proposal to which each comment applies, and give a reason for each 
    comment. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt of comments should 
    enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope.
        The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the 
    comment period. It may change this proposal in view of the comments. 
    The Coast Guard plans no public hearing. Persons may request a public 
    hearing by writing to the Project Officer at the address under 
    ADDRESSES. If it determines that the opportunity for oral presentations 
    will aid this rulemaking, the Coast Guard will hold a public hearing at 
    a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.
    
    Drafting Information
    
        The principal persons involved in drafting this document are LCDR 
    T.V. Skuby, Project Officer, Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, 
    and LCDR J. Stieb, Project Attorney, First Coast Guard District, Legal 
    Office.
    
    Background and Purpose
    
        On March 12, 1994, the sponsor, Boys Harbor, Inc., New York, NY 
    requested that a fireworks display be permitted in the port of East 
    Hampton in the vicinity of Sammy's Beach, East Hampton, NY from 8:45 
    p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 16, 1994. The safety zone covers all 
    waters of Three Mile Harbor within a 1200 foot radius of the fireworks 
    barges FBG 1 and FBG 2, which will be tied together and located one 
    mile south of Sammy's Beach, East Hampton, NY. This zone is required to 
    protect the maritime community from the dangers and potential hazards 
    to navigation associated with this fireworks display which is occurring 
    over Three Mile Harbor. Entry into or movement within this zone is 
    prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his on scene 
    representative. Good cause exists for providing a comment period of 
    less than sixty days. Providing a sixty day comment period would be 
    contrary to the public interest since the fireworks display is for 
    public viewing and is scheduled to occur in conjunction with the Boys 
    Harbor, Inc. summer fund-raiser to benefit disadvantaged boys from New 
    York City.
    
    Regulatory Evaluation
    
        This proposal 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 
    proposal to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under 
    paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is 
    unnecessary.
        The Coast Guard expects the economic impact to be minimal due to 
    the limited duration of the fireworks display, the small size of the 
    safety zone, the low level or non existent commercial vessel traffic 
    expected in the area during the effective time of the zone, and the 
    broadcast of marine safety advisories the 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 proposal will have a significant 
    economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small 
    entities'' include independently owned and operated small businesses 
    that are not dominant in their field and that otherwise qualify as 
    ``small business concerns'' under section 3 of the Small Business Act 
    (15 U.S.C. 632).
        For the reasons addressed in the Regulatory Evaluation above, the 
    Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposal, if 
    adopted, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
    number of small entities.
    
    Collection of Information
    
        This proposal contains no collection of information requirements 
    under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
    
    Federalism
    
        The Coast Guard has analyzed this proposal in accordance with the 
    principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has 
    determined that this proposal does not raise sufficient federalism 
    implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    
    Environment
    
        The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this 
    proposal and concluded that under section 2.B.2.c. of Commandant 
    Instruction M16475.1B, it is an action under the Coast Guard's 
    statutory authority to protect public safety, and thus is categorically 
    excluded from further environmental documentation. A Categorical 
    Exclusion Determination will be made available in the docket.
    
    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
    
        Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
    recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
    
    Proposed Regulations
    
        In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard proposes to 
    amend 33 CFR Part 165 as follows:
    
    PART 165--[AMENDED]
    
        1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 
    6.04-1, 6.04-6 and 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.
    
        2. A temporary Sec. 165.T01-037 is added to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 165.T01-037  Safety Zone; Boys Harbor Fireworks, East Hampton, NY.
    
        (a) Location. The safety zone includes all waters of Three Mile 
    Harbor within a 1200 foot radius of the barges FBG 1 and FBG 2, the 
    fireworks launching platforms, which will be tied together and located 
    approximately one mile south of Sammy's Beach, East Hampton, NY in 
    approximate position 41 deg.01'05'' N; 072 deg.11'55'' W.
        (b) Effective date. This section is effective from 8:45 p.m. 
    through 10 p.m. on July 16, 1994 unless extended or terminated sooner 
    by the Captain of the Port. In case of inclement weather, this section 
    will be effective on the rain date of July 17, 1994, at the same times.
        (c) Regulations. The general regulations covering safety zones 
    contained in Sec. 165.23 of this part apply.
    
        Dated: May 23, 1994.
    T.W. Allen,
    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound.
    [FR Doc. 94-13543 Filed 6-2-94; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
06/03/1994
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Document Number:
94-13543
Dates:
Comments must be received on or before July 5, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: June 3, 1994, CGDO1 94-037
RINs:
2115-AA97: Safety/Security Zone Regulations
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2115-AA97/safety-security-zone-regulations
CFR: (1)
33 CFR 165.T01-037