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given by calling the number posted at 668–7165. The First Coast Guard approximately one quarter mile on each
the bridge. District Bridge Branch Office maintains side of the Mackinac Bridge in the
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), the public docket for this temporary Straits of Mackinac near Mackinaw City,
this work will be performed with all due deviation. MI. This security zone will place
speed in order to return the bridge to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe navigational and operational restrictions
normal operation as soon as possible. Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard on all vessels transiting through the
Should the bridge maintenance Straits area, under and around the
District, at (212) 668–7165.
authorized by this temporary deviation Mackinac Bridge, located between
be completed before the end of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Mackinaw City, MI, and St. Ignace, MI.
effective period published in this notice, AMTRAK Portal Bridge, across the
Hackensack River at mile 5.0, at Snake DATES: This rule is effective August 31,
the Coast Guard will rescind the 2006.
remainder of this temporary deviation, Hill, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance
and the bridge shall be returned to its in the closed position of 23 feet at mean ADDRESSES: Comments and material
normal operating schedule. Notice of high water and 28 feet at mean low received from the public, as well as
the above action shall be provided to the water. The existing regulation is listed documents indicated in this preamble as
public in the Local Notice to Mariners at 33 CFR 117.723(c). being available in the docket, are part of
and the Federal Register, where The owner of the bridge, National docket CGD09–06–019 and are available
practicable. Railroad Passenger Corporation for inspection or copying at Sector Sault
This deviation from the operating (AMTRAK), requested a temporary Ste. Marie between 8 a.m. (local) and 4
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR deviation to facilitate scheduled p.m. (local), Monday through Friday,
117.35. structural and electrical bridge repairs. except Federal holidays.
In order to perform the above repairs the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Dated: July 26, 2006. bridge must remain in the closed
Gary Kassof,
you have further questions on this rule,
position. contact CDR R. Stephenson, Prevention
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard Under this temporary deviation the
District.
Department Chief, Sector Sault Ste.
AMTRAK Portal Bridge across the Marie, MI at 906–635–3220.
[FR Doc. E6–12985 Filed 8–8–06; 8:45 am] Hackensack River at mile 5.0, at Snake
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
BILLING CODE 4910–15–P Hill, New Jersey, shall remain in the
closed position from 11 p.m. on Friday, Regulatory Information
July 28, 2006 through 11 a.m. on
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and from 11 On May 24, 2006, we published a
SECURITY p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2006 through notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. entitled Security Zone, Mackinac Bridge
Coast Guard
Vessels that can pass under the draw and Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City,
without a bridge opening may do so at MI in the Federal Register (71 FR
33 CFR Part 117
all times. 29873). We received no letters
[CGD01–06–089] In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), commenting on the proposed rule. No
this work will be performed with all due public hearing was requested, and none
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; speed in order to return the bridge to was held. Under 5. U.S.C. 553(d)(3) the
Hackensack River, Snake Hill, NJ normal operation as soon as possible. Coast Guard finds good cause exists for
This deviation from the operating making this rule effective less than 30
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. days after publication in the Federal
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation Register. Specifically, delaying this rule
117.35.
from regulations. would be contrary to the public interest
Dated: July 21, 2006. of ensuring the safety of pedestrians in
SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Gary Kassof, the event of an accidental or intentional
Guard District, has issued a temporary Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard bridge allision by a vessel.
deviation from the regulation governing District.
the operation of the AMTRAK Portal Background and Purpose
[FR Doc. E6–12978 Filed 8–8–06; 8:45 am]
Bridge, across the Hackensack River at BILLING CODE 4910–15–P The Mackinac Bridge Walk is held on
mile 5.0, at Snake Hill, New Jersey. This Labor Day of each year. At this annual
deviation allows the bridge to remain in event participants are permitted to walk
the closed position from 11 p.m. on DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND the five mile distance of the Mackinac
Friday, July 28, 2006 through 11 a.m. on SECURITY Bridge from St. Ignace, MI. to Mackinaw
Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and from 11 City, MI. The purpose of this security
p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2006 through Coast Guard zone is to protect pedestrians during the
11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. event from accidental or intentional
This deviation is necessary to facilitate 33 CFR Part 165 vessel to bridge allision.
scheduled bridge maintenance. Because this is an annual event, the
[CGD09–06–019]
DATES: This deviation is effective from Coast Guard is enacting a permanent
July 28, 2006 through August 8, 2006. RIN 1625–AA87 security zone that will be in effect Labor
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this Day of each year.
Security Zone, Mackinac Bridge and
document are available for inspection or
Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI Discussion of Comments and Changes
copying at the First Coast Guard
District, Bridge Branch Office, One AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. No comments were received by the
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South Street, New York, New York, ACTION: Final rule. Coast Guard as a result of the request for
10004, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., comments in our NPRM. Therefore, we
Monday through Friday, except Federal SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is made no changes from the proposed
holidays. The telephone number is (212) establishing a permanent security zone rule.
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45388 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 9, 2006 / Rules and Regulations
participate in the rulemaking process. an economically significant rule and would limit the use of a categorical
Small businesses may send comments does not create an environmental risk to exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the
on actions of Federal employees who health or risk to safety that may Instruction. Therefore, we believe that
enforce, or otherwise determine disproportionately affect children. this rule should be categorically
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excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph of a Michigan police force responsible Enforcement Officer or Michigan Law
(34)(g), of the Instruction, from further for the prevention and detection of Enforcement Officer may enforce the
environmental documentation. This crime and the enforcement of the rules contained in this section pursuant
temporary rule establishes a security general criminal laws of Michigan as to 33 CFR 6.04–11. In addition, the
zone and as such is covered by this defined in Michigan Compiled Laws Captain of the Port may be assisted by
paragraph. section 28.602(l)(i). other Federal, state or local agencies in
A final ‘‘Environmental Analysis (b) Security zone. The following area enforcing this section pursuant to 33
Check List’’ and a final ‘‘Categorical is a security zone: All waters enclosed CFR 6.04–11.
Exclusion Determination’’ are available by a line connecting the following (f) Exemption. Public vessels as
in the docket where indicated under points: 45°50.763 N: 084°43.731 W, defined in paragraph (a) of this section
ADDRESSES. Comments on this section which is the northwest corner; thence are exempt from the requirements in
will be considered before we make the east to 45°50.705 N: 084°43.04 W, which this section.
final decision on whether the rule is the northeast corner; thence south to (g) Waiver. For any vessel, the Captain
should be categorically excluded from 45°47.242 N: 084°43.634 W, which is of the Port Sault Ste. Marie may waive
further environmental review. the southeast corner; thence west to any of the requirements of this section,
45°47.30 N: 084°44.320 W, which is the upon finding that operational
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 southwest corner; then north to the conditions or other circumstances are
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation point of origin. The zone described such that application of this section is
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping above includes all waters on either side unnecessary or impractical for the
requirements, Security measures, of the Mackinac Bridge within one- purpose of port security, safety or
Waterways. quarter mile of the bridge. [Datum: NAD environmental safety.
1983]. (h) Enforcement period. This rule will
■ For the reasons discussed in the (c) Obtaining permission to enter or be enforced Labor Day of each year; 6
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 move within, the security zone: All a.m. (local) to 11:59 p.m. (midnight)
CFR part 165 as follows: vessels must obtain permission from the (local).
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION COTP or a Designated Representative to
Dated: July 28, 2006.
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS enter or move within, the security zone
E.Q. Kahler,
established in this section. Vessels with
■ 1. The authority citation for part 165 an operable Automatic Identification Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port, Sault Ste. Marie.
continues to read as follows: System (AIS) unit should seek
permission from the COTP or a [FR Doc. E6–12947 Filed 8–8–06; 8:45 am]
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR Designated Representative at least 1 BILLING CODE 4910–15–P
1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Public hour in advance. Vessels with an
Law 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of operable AIS unit may contact VTS St.
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Marys River (Soo Traffic) on VHF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
channel 12. Vessels without an operable SECURITY
■ 2. Add § 165.928 to read as follows:
AIS unit should seek permission at least
§ 165.928 Security Zone; Mackinac Bridge, Coast Guard
30 minutes in advance. Vessels without
Straits of Mackinac, Michigan. an operable AIS unit may contact Coast
(a) Definitions. The following 33 CFR Part 165
Guard Station St. Ignace on VHF
definitions apply to this section: channel 16. [CGD09–06–113]
(1) Designated Representative means (d) Regulations. The general
RIN 1625–AA00
those persons designated by the Captain regulations in 33 CFR part 165 subpart
of the Port to monitor these security D, apply to any vessel or person in the Safety Zone; Pirate Days, Heart Island,
zones, permit entry into these zones, navigable waters of the United States to Alexandria Bay, NY
give legally enforceable orders to which this section applies. No person or
persons or vessels within these zones vessel may enter the security zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
and take other actions authorized by the established in this section unless ACTION: Temporary final rule.
Captain of the Port. Persons authorized authorized by the Captain of the Port or
in paragraph (e) to enforce this section his designated representatives. Vessels SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
and Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys and persons granted permission to enter establishing a temporary safety zone
River (VTS) are Designated the security zone shall obey all lawful encompassing a portion of the navigable
Representatives. orders or directions of the Captain of the waters of the St. Lawrence River in New
(2) Federal Law Enforcement Officer Port or his designated representatives. York. This safety zone is necessary to
means any employee or agent of the All vessels entering or moving within ensure the safety of spectators and
United States government who has the the security zone must operate at speeds vessels from the hazards associated with
authority to carry firearms and make which are necessary to maintain a safe fireworks displays. This safety zone is
warrantless arrests and whose duties course and which will not exceed 12 intended to restrict vessel traffic from a
involve the enforcement of criminal knots. portion of the St. Lawrence River.
laws of the United States. (e) Enforcement. Any Coast Guard DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m.
(3) Navigable waters of the United commissioned, warrant or petty officer (local) until 10 p.m. (local) on August
States means those waters defined as may enforce the rules in this section. In 16, 2006.
such in 33 CFR part 2. the navigable waters of the United ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
(4) Public vessel means vessels States to which this section applies, preamble as being available in the
owned, chartered, or operated by the when immediate action is required and docket, are part of docket CGD09–06–
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United States, or by a State or political representatives of the Coast Guard are 113 and are available for inspection or
subdivision thereof. not present or not present in sufficient copying at: U.S. Coast Guard Sector
(5) Michigan Law Enforcement Officer force to provide effective enforcement of Buffalo, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, New
means any regularly employed member this section, any Federal Law York 14203, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
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