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37676 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 125 / Thursday, June 30, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
Order. The Office of Management and compliance on them. We have analyzed on the supply, distribution, or use of
Budget has not reviewed it under that this rule under that Order and have energy. The Administrator of the Office
Order. It is not ‘‘significant’’ under the determined that it does not have of Information and Regulatory Affairs
regulatory policies and procedures of implications for federalism. has not designated it as a significant
the Department of Homeland Security energy action. Therefore, it does not
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(DHS). require a Statement of Energy Effects
This rule allows vessels ample The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act under Executive Order 13211.
opportunity to transit this waterway of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
with proper notification before and after Federal agencies to assess the effects of Technical Standards
the peak vehicular traffic periods. their discretionary regulatory actions. In The National Technology Transfer
According to the vehicle traffic surveys, particular, the Act addresses actions and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
the public at large is better served by the that may result in the expenditure by a U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
additional closure times during the State, local, or tribal government, in the voluntary consensus standards in their
noontime lunch periods. aggregate, or by the private sector of regulatory activities unless the agency
$100,000,000 or more in any one year. provides Congress, through the Office of
Small Entities Though this rule will not result in such Management and Budget, with an
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act an expenditure, we do discuss the explanation of why using these
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered effects of this rule elsewhere in the standards would be inconsistent with
whether this rule would have a preamble. applicable law or otherwise impractical.
significant economic impact on a Voluntary consensus standards are
substantial number of small entities. Taking of Private Property
technical standards (e.g., specifications
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises This rule will not affect a taking of of materials, performance, design, or
small businesses, not-for-profit private property or otherwise have operation; test methods; sampling
organizations that are independently taking implications under Executive procedures; and related management
owned and operated and are not Order 12630, Governmental Actions and systems practices) that are developed or
dominant in their fields, and Interference with Constitutionally adopted by voluntary consensus
governmental jurisdictions with Protected Property Rights. standards bodies.
populations of less than 50,000. Civil Justice Reform This rule does not use technical
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 standards. Therefore, we did not
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have This rule meets applicable standards consider the use of voluntary consensus
a significant economic impact on a in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive standards.
substantial number of small entities. Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
minimize litigation, eliminate Environment
Assistance for Small Entities ambiguity, and reduce burden. We have analyzed this rule under
Under section 213(a) of the Small Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
Protection of Children
Business Regulatory Enforcement which guides the Coast Guard in
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), We have analyzed this rule under complying with the National
we want to assist small entities in Executive Order 13045, Protection of Environmental Policy Act of 1969
understanding this rule so that they can Children from Environmental Health (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
better evaluate its effects on them and Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not have concluded that there are no factors
participate in the rulemaking process. an economically significant rule and in this case that would limit the use of
Small businesses may send comments does not cause an environmental risk to a categorical exclusion under section
on the actions of Federal employees health or risk to safety that may 2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this
who enforce, or otherwise determine disproportionately affect children. rule is categorically excluded, under
compliance with, Federal regulations to figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the
Indian Tribal Governments
the Small Business and Agriculture Instruction, from further environmental
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman This rule does not have tribal documentation. This final rule involves
and the Regional Small Business implications under Executive Order modifying the existing drawbridge
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The 13175, Consultation and Coordination operation regulation for a benefit of all
Ombudsman evaluates these actions with Indian Tribal Governments, modes of transportation. It will not have
annually and rates each agency’s because it does not have a substantial any impact on the environment.
responsiveness to small business. If you direct effect on one or more Indian
wish to comment on actions by tribes, on the relationship between the List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1– Federal Government and Indian tribes, Bridges.
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Regulations
Collection of Information Government and Indian tribes. ■ For the reasons set out in the preamble,
This rule calls for no new collection the Coast Guard is amending Part 117 of
Energy Effects
of information under the Paperwork Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations as
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– We have analyzed this rule under
follows:
3520). Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE
Federalism Significantly Affect Energy Supply, OPERATION REGULATIONS
A rule has implications for federalism Distribution, or Use. We have
under Executive Order 13132, determined that it is not a ‘‘significant ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 117
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct energy action’’ under that order because continues to read as follows:
effect on State or local governments and it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; Department of
would either preempt State law or under Executive Order 12866 and is not Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; 33
impose a substantial direct cost of likely to have a significant adverse effect CFR 1.05–1(g); section 117.255 also issued
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under the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 (NYCDOT), requested a temporary Division, at telephone number (410)
Stat. 5039. deviation from the drawbridge operation 576–2674 or (410) 576–2693.
■ 2. § 117.103 is revised to read as regulations to facilitate rehabilitation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
follows: repairs at the bridge. The bridge must
remain in the closed position to perform Regulatory Information
§ 117.103 Bayou La Batre.
these repairs. On May 6, 2005, we published a
The draw of SR 188 Bridge, mile 2.3, Under this temporary deviation the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
at Bayou La Batre, will open on signal NYCDOT Metropolitan Avenue Bridge entitled ‘‘Security Zone; Georgetown
every hour on the hour daily between 4 may remain in the closed position from Channel, Potomac River, Washington,
a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through July 8, 2005 through July 22, 2005 and DC’’ in the Federal Register (70 FR
Sunday. The bridge need not open for from July 25, 2005 through August 31, 23948). We received seven pieces of
the passage of vessels on the hours of 7 written correspondence commenting on
2005.
a.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Monday the proposed rule. Based on these
This deviation from the operating
through Friday. Monday through Friday comments we reduced the size of the
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR
the draw will open on signal for the security zone. No public meeting was
117.35, and will be performed with all
passage of vessels at 3:30 p.m. The requested, and none was held.
due speed in order to return the bridge
bridge will remain closed to marine Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
to normal operation as soon as possible.
traffic from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily except Guard finds that good cause exists for
for emergencies. Dated: June 23, 2005.
making this rule effective less than 30
Dated: June 22, 2005. Gary Kassof, days after publication in the Federal
Robert F. Duncan, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard Register. Immediate action is needed to
District. protect the public from waterborne acts
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 05–12931 Filed 6–29–05; 8:45 am] of sabotage or terrorism. Any delay in
[FR Doc. 05–12925 Filed 6–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P the effective date of this rule is contrary
BILLING CODE 4910–15–P
to the public interest.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Background and Purpose
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Due to increased awareness that
SECURITY future terrorist attacks are possible, the
Coast Guard Coast Guard, as lead Federal agency for
Coast Guard maritime homeland security, has
33 CFR Part 165 determined that the Captain of the Port
33 CFR Part 117 [CGD05–05–033] Baltimore must have the means to be
aware of, deter, detect, intercept, and
[CGD01–05–058] RIN 1625–AA87 respond to asymmetric threats, acts of
Drawbridge Operation Regulations: aggression, and attacks by terrorists on
Security Zone; Georgetown Channel, the American homeland while still
Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Potomac River, Washington, DC
Kills, and Their Tributaries, NY maintaining our freedoms and
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. sustaining the flow of commerce. This
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. security zone is part of a comprehensive
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation port security regime designed to
from regulations. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is safeguard human life, vessels, and
establishing a temporary security zone waterfront facilities against sabotage or
SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast terrorist attacks.
Guard District, has issued a temporary on the waters of the upper Potomac
River. This action is necessary to In this particular rulemaking, to
deviation from the drawbridge operation address the aforementioned security
regulations for the Metropolitan Avenue provide for the security of a large
number of visitors to the annual July 4th concerns, and to take steps to prevent
Bridge, mile 3.4, across English Kills at the catastrophic impact that a terrorist
New York City, New York. Under this celebration on the National Mall in
Washington, DC. The security zone will attack against a large number of
temporary deviation the bridge may spectators and high-ranking officials
remain in the closed position from July allow for control of a designated area of
the river and safeguard spectators and during the annual July 4th celebration
8, 2005 through July 22, 2005 and from would have on the public interest, the
July 25, 2005 through August 31, 2005. high-ranking officials.
Coast Guard is establishing a security
This temporary deviation is necessary to DATES: This rule is effective from 12:01
zone that extends 75 yards from the
facilitate bridge maintenance. a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on July 4,
eastern shore upon the waters of the
DATES: This deviation is effective from 2005.
Georgetown Channel of the Potomac
July 8, 2005 through August 31, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments and material River, from the surface to the bottom,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy received from the public, as well as between the Long Railroad Bridge (the
Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast documents indicated in this preamble as most eastern bridge of the 5-span,
Guard District, at (212) 668–7195. being available in the docket, are part of Fourteenth Street Bridge Complex) to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The docket CGD05–05–033 and are available the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial
Metropolitan Avenue Bridge has a for inspection or copying at Coast Guard Bridge and all waters in between, totally
vertical clearance in the closed position Sector Baltimore, Waterways including the waters of the Georgetown
of 10 feet at mean high water and 15 feet Management Division, between 8 a.m. Channel Tidal Basin.
at mean low water. The existing and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, This security zone will help the Coast
drawbridge operation regulations are except Federal holidays. Guard to prevent vessels or persons
listed at 33 CFR 117.801(e). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. from engaging in terrorist actions
The owner of the bridge, New York Ronald Houck, at Coast Guard Sector against a large number of spectators and
City Department of Transportation Baltimore, Waterways Management high-ranking officials during the annual
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