90 FR 128 pgs. 29985-29986 - Special Local Regulation; San Pedro Bay, San Pedro, CA
Type: RULEVolume: 90Number: 128Pages: 29985 - 29986
Pages: 29985, 29986Docket number: [Docket Number USCG-2025-0434]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2025-12680 Filed 7-7-25; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: Coast Guard
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2025-0434]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; San Pedro Bay, San Pedro, CA
AGENCY:
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION:
Temporary final rule.
SUMMARY:
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for navigable waters within the vicinity of a large-scale regatta. The special local regulation is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the large-scale regatta. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach.
DATES:
This rule is effective from 11 a.m. on July 19, 2025 through 5 p.m. on August 4, 2025. This rule will be subject to enforcement from July 19, 2025 through July 26, 2025, and July 28, 2025 through August 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
ADDRESSES:
To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2025-0434 in the search box and click "Search." Next, in the Document Type column, select "Supporting & Related Material."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
If you have questions about this rule, call or email Lieutenant Commander Kevin Kinsella, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 310-521-3860, email D11-SMB-SectorLALB-WWM@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule under the authority in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This statutory provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are "impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest." The Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. We must establish this special local regulation by July 19, 2025 and lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments before issuing the rule.
Also, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register . Delaying the effective date of this rule is contrary to the public interest because prompt action is needed to prevent potential safety hazards associated with a regatta of this scale.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041. The Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with a large-scale regatta taking place in July and August 2025 will be a safety concern for participants and mariners in the vicinity of the event. This rule is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the special local regulation while the regatta takes place.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a special local regulation that will be subject to enforcement from July 19, 2025 through July 26, 2025, and July 28, 2025 through August 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The special local regulation will cover all navigable waters within the regatta racecourse. The duration of the regulation is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable waters while the regatta takes place. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the special local regulation area without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. This rule has not been designated a "significant regulatory action," under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
This regulatory action determination is based on the size, location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this special local regulation which will impact a small, designated area of the San Pedro Bay in a location where vessel traffic is normally low. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term "small entities" comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a special local regulation lasting only six hours each day that will prohibit entry within the vicinity of the regatta. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100-SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
2. Add §?100.T1199-0133 to read as follows:
§?100.T1199 -0133 Special Local Regulation; San Pedro Bay, San Pedro, CA.
(a) Regulated area. The regulations in this section apply to the following area: All waters of San Pedro Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 33°42.0' N, 118°15.1' W; thence to 33°41.0' N, 118°15.1' W; thence to 33°41.0' N, 118°17.0' W; thence to 33°42.0' N, 118°17.0'; and along the shore line back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section-
Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulations in this section.
Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor as a participant in the race.
(c) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach or their designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz). Those in the special local regulation must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(3) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through advanced notice via broadcast notice to mariners and by on-scene designated representatives.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be subject to enforcement from July 19, 2025 through July 26, 2025, and July 28, 2025 through August 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Dated: July 2, 2025.
Stacey L. Crecy,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach.
[FR Doc. 2025-12680 Filed 7-7-25; 8:45 am]
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