[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 168 (Tuesday, August 31, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47461-47462]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-22655]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD07-99-057]
RIN 2115-AE46
Special Local Regulations: Puerto Rico International Cup,
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: Temporary special local regulations are being proposed for the
Puerto Rico International Cup, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The event will
be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST) on
December 5, 1999 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. These regulations are needed
to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 1, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
Greater Antilles Section (aton), P.O. Box S-3666, San Juan, Puerto Rico
00902, or may be delivered to the Aids to Navigation Office at the
Coast Guard Base in Old San Juan between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, except federal holidays. The telephone number is (787)
729-5381.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Reyes at (787) 729-5381.
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 (CGD07-99-057) and the specific section of
this proposal to which each comment applies, and give a reason for each
comment.
The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the
comment period. It may change this proposal in the view of the
comments. The Coast Guard plans no public hearing. Persons may request
a public hearing by writing to the address under ADDRESSES. The request
should include the reasons why a hearing would be beneficial. If the
Coast Guard determines that the opportunity for oral presentations will
aid this rulemaking, it will hold a public hearing at the time and
place announced by a notice in the Federal Register.
Background and Purpose
These proposed regulations would create a regulated area offshore
Fajardo, that would prohibit entry to non-participating vessels during
the race. The participating race boats will be competing at high speeds
with numerous spectator craft in the area, thus creating an extra or
unusual hazard on the navigable waterways. These regulations are
required to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during
the Puerto Rico International Cup, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed regulation 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)(f) of
that order. The Office of Management and Budget has excepted it from
review 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
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Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this proposal to be so
minimal that a full regulatory evaluation under paragraph 10e of the
regulated policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. The regulated
area encompasses Rada Fajardo, Puerto Rico, entry into which is only
prohibited for 3\1/2\ hours on 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 proposed rulemaking will have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Small entities include small business, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant under
their fields, and governmental jusridictions with populations of less
than 50,000.
Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that
this proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities, as the regulations will only be
in effect for approximately 3\1/2\ hours in a limited area off Fajardo.
If, however, you think that your business or organization qualifies
as a small entity and that this proposed rule will have a significant
economic impact on your business or organization, please submit a
comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and in
what way and to what degree this proposed rule will economically affect
it.
Collection of Information
This proposed rule contains no collection of information
requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.).
Federalism
This action has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and
criteria contained in Executive Order 12612, and it has been determined
that this proposed rulemaking does not have sufficient federalism
implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Environmental Assessment
The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this
proposed rule consistent with Figure 2-1, paragraph 34(h) of Commandant
Instruction M16475.1C, and has determined that this action is
categorically excluded from further environmental documentation.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
Proposed Regulations
In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard proposes to
amend 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. Add temporary Sec. 100.35T-07-057 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.35T-07-057 Puerto Rico International Offshore Cup, Fajardo,
Puerto Rico.
(a) Regulated area: A regulated area is established for the waters
in Rada Fajardo, encompassing an area bounded by point 1 in position
18 deg.21'12''N, 065 deg. 36'51''W, thence to point 2 in position
18 deg.19'48''N, 065 deg.34'34'' W, thence to point 3 in position
18 deg.19'50'' N, 065 deg.34'26'' W, thence to point 4 in position
18 deg.22'22''N, 065 deg.35'19''W, thence to point 5 in position
18 deg.23'08''N, 065 deg.36'00''W, thence to point 6 in position
18 deg.23'08''N, 065 deg.36'09''W, thence to point 7 in position
18 deg.22'40''N, 065 deg.36'28''W, thence to point 8 in position
18 deg.21'20''N, 065 deg.36'55''W, thence return to point 1. All
coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) 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 Commanding Officer, Greater Antilles Section, San
Juan, Puerto Rico.
(c) Regulations: Entry into the regulated area by other than event
participants is prohibited, unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol
Commander. Spectator craft are required to remain in a spectator area
to be established by the event sponsor, the Puerto Rico Offshore
Association.
(d) Dates: This section is effective at 12 p.m. and terminates at
3:30 p.m. AST on December 5, 1999.
Dated: August 11, 1999.
G.W. Sutton,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District,
Acting.
[FR Doc. 99-22655 Filed 8-30-99; 8:45 am]
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