80 FR 28556 - Safety Zones and Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 96 (May 19, 2015)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 96 (May 19, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-12103 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28556-28558] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-12103] [[Page 28556]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 [Docket No. USCG-2012-1036] Safety Zones and Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce one special local regulation for a boat race, 16 safety zones for fireworks displays and one safety zone for a swim event in the Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility on the dates and times listed in the tables below. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area or safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151 will be enforced during the dates and times as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call or email Petty Officer Ian Fallon, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound; telephone 203-468-4565, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation listed in 33 CFR 100.100 and the safety zones listed in 33 CFR 165.151 on the specified dates and times as indicated in the following Tables. Table to Sec. 100.100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ August ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River,Event type: Boat Race. New London, CT. Date: June 7, 2015. Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: All waters of the Thames River at New London, Connecticut, between the Penn Central Draw Bridge 41[deg]21'46.94'' N., 072[deg]5'14.46'' W. to Bartlett Cove 41[deg]25' 35.9'' N., 072[deg]5'42.89'' W. (NAD 83). Additional stipulations: Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the races. They must remain moored or at anchor until the men's varsity have passed their positions. At that time, spectator vessels located south of the Harvard Boathouse may proceed downriver at a reasonable speed. Vessels situated between the Harvard Boathouse and the finish line must remain stationary until both crews return safely to their boathouses. If for any reason the men's varsity crew race is postponed, spectator vessels will remain in position until notified by Coast Guard or regatta patrol personnel. The last 1000 feet of the race course near the finish line will be delineated by four temporary white buoys provided by the sponsor. All spectator craft shall remain behind these buoys during the event. Spectator craft shall not anchor: to the west of the race course, between Scotch Cap and Bartlett Point Light, or within the race course boundaries or in such a manner that would allow their vessel to drift or swing into the race course. During the effective period all vessels shall proceed at a speed not to exceed six knots in the regulated area. Spectator vessels shall not follow the crews during the races. Swimming is prohibited in the vicinity of the race course during the races. A vessel operating in the vicinity of the Submarine Base may not cause waves which result in damage to submarines or other vessels in the floating dry- docks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table 1 to Sec. 165.151 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6.2 Town of Branford Fireworks......... Date: June 27, 2015. Rain Date: June 28, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of Branford Harbor, Branford, CT in approximate position, 41[deg]15'30'' N., 072[deg]49'22'' W. (NAD 83). 6.3 Vietnam Veterans/Town of East Haven Date: June 27, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: June 29, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Waters off Cosey Beach, East Haven, CT in approximate position, 41[deg]14'19'' N., 072[deg]52'9.8'' W. (NAD 83). 7.1 Point O'Woods Fire Company Summer Date: July 3, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. [[Page 28557]] Location: Waters of the Great South Bay, Point O'Woods, NY in approximate position 40[deg]39'18.57'' N., 073[deg]08'5.73'' W. (NAD 83). 7.4 Norwalk Fireworks.................. Date: July 3, 2015. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters off Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT in approximate position, 41[deg]04'50'' N., 073[deg]23'22'' W. (NAD 83). 7.5 Lawrence Beach Club Fireworks...... Date: July 3, 2015. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Lawrence Beach Club, Atlantic Beach, NY in approximate position 40[deg]34'42.65'' N., 073[deg]42'56.02'' W. (NAD 83). 7.6 Sag Harbor Fireworks............... Date: July 4, 2015. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of Sag Harbor Bay off Havens Beach, Sag Harbor, NY in approximate position 41[deg]00'26'' N., 072[deg]17'9'' W. (NAD 83). 7.7 South Hampton Fresh Air Home Date: July 3, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Waters of Shinnecock Bay, Southampton, NY in approximate positions, 40[deg]51'48'' N., 072[deg]26'30'' W. (NAD 83). 7.18 Independence Day Celebration Date: July 4, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Waters off of Umbrella Beach, Montauk, NY in approximate position 41[deg]01'44'' N., 071[deg]57'13'' W. (NAD 83). 7.27 City of Long Beach Fireworks...... Date: July 10, 2015. Rain Date: July 11, 2015. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Waters off Riverside Blvd, City of Long Beach, NY in approximate position 40[deg]34'38.77'' N., 073[deg]39'41.32'' W. (NAD 83). 7.33 Groton Long Point Yacht Club Date: July 18, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: July 19, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of Long Island Sound, Groton, CT in approximate position 40[deg]59'41.40'' N., 072[deg]06'08.70'' W. (NAD 83). 7.34 Devon Yacht Club Fireworks........ Date: July 4, 2015. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Waters of Napeague Bay, in Block Island Sound off Amagansett, NY in approximate position 40[deg]59'41.40'' N., 072[deg]06'08.70'' W. (NAD 83). 7.40 Rowayton Fireworks................ Date: July 4, 2015. Rain Date: July 5, 2015. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Waters of Long Island Sound south of Bayley Beach Park in Rowayton, CT in approximate position 41[deg]03'11'' N., 073[deg]26'41'' W. (NAD 83). 7.42 Connetquot River Summer Fireworks. Date: July 2, 2015. Rain Date: July 3, 2015. Time: 8:45 p.m. to 9:55 p.m. Location: Waters of the Connetquot River off Snapper Inn Restaurant, Oakdale, NY in approximate position 40[deg]43'32.38'' N., 073[deg]9'02.64'' W. (NAD 83). 8.4 Town of Babylon Fireworks.......... Date: August 22, 2015. Rain Date: August 23, 2015. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Waters off of Cedar Beach Town Park, Babylon, NY in approximate position 40[deg]37'53'' N., 073[deg]20'12'' W. (NAD 83). 9.1 East Hampton Fire Department Date: August 29, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: August 30, 2015. Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Location: Waters off Main Beach, East Hampton, NY in approximate position 40[deg]56'40.28'' N., 072[deg]11'21.26'' W. (NAD 83). 9.4 The Creek Fireworks................ Date: September 5, 2015. Rain Date: September 6, 2015. Time: 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Location: Waters of Long Island Sound off the Creek Golf Course, Lattingtown, NY in approximate position 40[deg]54'13'' N., 073[deg]35'58'' W. W. (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 28558]] Table 2 to Sec. 165.151 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.6 Swim Across America Greenwich...... Date: June 27, 2015. Time: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Location: All navigable waters of Stamford Harbor within a half mile long and 1,000 foot wide polygon shaped box stretching from Dolphin Cove to Rocky Point between Stamford and Greenwich, CT. Formed by connecting the following points. Beginning at point (A) 41[deg]01'32.03'' N., 073[deg]33'8.93'' W., then south east to point (B) 41[deg]01' 15.01'' N., 073[deg]32'55.58'' W.; then south west to point (C) 41[deg]00'49.25 N., 073[deg]33' 20.36'' W.; then north west to point (D) 41[deg]00'58.00'' N., 073[deg]33'27.00'' W., then north east to point (E) 41[deg]01'15.80'' N., 073[deg]33'09.85'' W., then heading north and ending at point (A) (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151, the regatta, fireworks displays and swim event listed above are established as a special local regulation or safety zone. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.100 and 165.151, vessels may not enter the regulated area unless given permission from the COTP or a designated representative. Spectator vessels may transit outside the safety zones but may not anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of other vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100, 33 CFR 165 and 5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners or marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: May 7, 2015. E.J. Cubanski, III, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound. [FR Doc. 2015-12103 Filed 5-18-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce enforced during the dates and times as
SECURITY one special local regulation for a boat listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY
race, 16 safety zones for fireworks INFORMATION section of this document.
Coast Guard displays and one safety zone for a swim
event in the Sector Long Island Sound FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 area of responsibility on the dates and you have questions on this notice, call
times listed in the tables below. This or email Petty Officer Ian Fallon,
action is necessary to provide for the Waterways Management Division, U.S.
[Docket No. USCG–2012–1036]
safety of life on navigable waterways Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound;
Safety Zones and Special Local during the events. During the telephone 203–468–4565, email
Regulations; Recurring Marine Events enforcement periods, no person or Ian.M.Fallon@uscg.mil.
in Captain of the Port Long Island vessel may enter the regulated area or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
Sound Zone safety zones without permission of the
Guard will enforce the special local
Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long
Island Sound or designated regulation listed in 33 CFR 100.100 and
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. the safety zones listed in 33 CFR
representative.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of 165.151 on the specified dates and times
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
regulation. as indicated in the following Tables.
100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151 will be
TABLE TO § 100.100
August
1.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River, New London, CT ................ • Event type: Boat Race.
• Date: June 7, 2015.
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Location: All waters of the Thames River at New London, Con-
necticut, between the Penn Central Draw Bridge 41°21′46.94″ N.,
072°5′14.46″ W. to Bartlett Cove 41°25′ 35.9″ N., 072°5′42.89″ W.
(NAD 83).
• Additional stipulations: Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a
designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility within
the regulated area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the
progress of the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the
races. They must remain moored or at anchor until the men’s varsity
have passed their positions. At that time, spectator vessels located
south of the Harvard Boathouse may proceed downriver at a reason-
able speed. Vessels situated between the Harvard Boathouse and
the finish line must remain stationary until both crews return safely to
their boathouses. If for any reason the men’s varsity crew race is
postponed, spectator vessels will remain in position until notified by
Coast Guard or regatta patrol personnel. The last 1000 feet of the
race course near the finish line will be delineated by four temporary
white buoys provided by the sponsor. All spectator craft shall remain
behind these buoys during the event. Spectator craft shall not an-
chor: to the west of the race course, between Scotch Cap and Bart-
lett Point Light, or within the race course boundaries or in such a
manner that would allow their vessel to drift or swing into the race
course. During the effective period all vessels shall proceed at a
speed not to exceed six knots in the regulated area. Spectator ves-
sels shall not follow the crews during the races. Swimming is prohib-
ited in the vicinity of the race course during the races. A vessel oper-
ating in the vicinity of the Submarine Base may not cause waves
which result in damage to submarines or other vessels in the floating
dry-docks.
TABLE 1 TO § 165.151
6.2 Town of Branford Fireworks ............................................................ • Date: June 27, 2015.
• Rain Date: June 28, 2015.
• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: Waters of Branford Harbor, Branford, CT in approximate
position, 41°15′30″ N., 072°49′22″ W. (NAD 83).
6.3 Vietnam Veterans/Town of East Haven Fireworks .......................... • Date: June 27, 2015.
• Rain Date: June 29, 2015.
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• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Location: Waters off Cosey Beach, East Haven, CT in approximate
position, 41°14′19″ N., 072°52′9.8″ W. (NAD 83).
7.1 Point O’Woods Fire Company Summer Fireworks ......................... • Date: July 3, 2015.
• Rain Date: July 5, 2015.
• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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TABLE 2 TO § 165.151
1.6 Swim Across America Greenwich ................................................... • Date: June 27, 2015.
• Time: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Location: All navigable waters of Stamford Harbor within a half mile
long and 1,000 foot wide polygon shaped box stretching from Dol-
phin Cove to Rocky Point between Stamford and Greenwich, CT.
Formed by connecting the following points. Beginning at point (A)
41°01′32.03″ N., 073°33′8.93″ W., then south east to point (B)
41°01′ 15.01″ N., 073°32′55.58″ W.; then south west to point (C)
41°00′49.25 N., 073°33′ 20.36″ W.; then north west to point (D)
41°00′58.00″ N., 073°33′27.00″ W., then north east to point (E)
41°01′15.80″ N., 073°33′09.85″ W., then heading north and ending
at point (A) (NAD 83).
Under the provisions of 33 CFR ACTION:Notice of deviation from The Meadowbrook State Parkway
100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151, the drawbridge regulation. Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel
regatta, fireworks displays and swim has a vertical clearance in the closed
event listed above are established as a SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
position of 22 feet at mean high water
special local regulation or safety zone. temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the operation of and 25 feet at mean low water. The
Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.100 existing bridge operating regulations are
and 165.151, vessels may not enter the the Loop Parkway Bridge, mile 0.7,
across Long Creek, and the found at 33 CFR 117.799(h). Long Creek
regulated area unless given permission and Sloop Channel are transited by
from the COTP or a designated Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge,
mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel, both at commercial fishing and recreational
representative. Spectator vessels may vessel traffic.
transit outside the safety zones but may Hempstead, New York. This temporary
deviation is necessary to facilitate the Long Island Cares, Inc. requested and
not anchor, block, loiter in, or impede
2015 Dee Snider’s Ride to Fight Hunger the bridge owner for both bridges, the
the transit of other vessels. The Coast
on Long Island. This temporary State of New York Department of
Guard may be assisted by other Federal,
deviation allows two bridges to remain Transportation, concurred with this
State, or local law enforcement agencies
in the closed position during this public temporary deviation from the normal
in enforcing this regulation.
event. operating schedule to facilitate a public
This notice is issued under authority
DATES: This deviation is effective from event, the 2015 Dee Snider’s Ride.
of 33 CFR 100, 33 CFR 165 and 5 U.S.C.
552 (a). In addition to this notice in the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 20,
2015. Under this temporary deviation, the
Federal Register, the Coast Guard will Loop Parkway and the Meadowbrook
provide the maritime community with ADDRESSES: The docket for this
State Parkway Bridges may remain in
advance notification of this enforcement deviation, [USCG–2015–0314] is
the closed position between 11 a.m. and
period via the Local Notice to Mariners available at http://www.regulations.gov.
1 p.m. on September 20, 2015.
or marine information broadcasts. If the Type the docket number in the
COTP determines that the regulated area ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ There are no alternate routes for
need not be enforced for the full Click on Open Docket Folder on the line vessel traffic; however, vessels that can
duration stated in this notice, a associated with this deviation. You may pass under the closed draws during this
Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be also visit the Docket Management closure may do so at any time. The
used to grant general permission to Facility in Room W12–140, on the bridges may be opened in the event of
enter the regulated area. ground floor of the Department of an emergency.
Transportation West Building, 1200 The Coast Guard will inform the users
Dated: May 7, 2015.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
E.J. Cubanski, III, of the waterways through our Local and
DC, 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Monday through Friday, except Federal Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the
Port Sector Long Island Sound. holidays. change in operating schedule for the
[FR Doc. 2015–12103 Filed 5–18–15; 8:45 am] bridges so that vessels can arrange their
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P you have questions on this temporary transits to minimize any impact caused
deviation, contact Ms. Judy K. Leung- by the temporary deviation.
Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND District, telephone (212) 514–4330, the drawbridges must return to its
SECURITY judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have regular operating schedule immediately
Coast Guard questions on viewing the docket, call at the end of the effective period of this
Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, temporary deviation. This deviation
33 CFR Part 117 Docket Operations, telephone (202) from the operating regulations is
366–9826. authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Loop
[Docket No. USCG–2015–0314] Dated: May 8, 2015.
Parkway Bridge, mile 0.7, across Long
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Creek has a vertical clearance in the C.J. Bisignano,
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
closed position of 21 feet at mean high Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
Long Island, New York Inland First Coast Guard District.
Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to water and 25 feet at mean low water.
Shinnecock Canal, NY The existing bridge operating [FR Doc. 2015–12112 Filed 5–18–15; 8:45 am]
regulations are found at 33 CFR BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 117.799(f).
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Notice of enforcement of regulation. | |
| Dates | The regulations in 33 CFR 100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151 will be enforced during the dates and times as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this notice, call or email Petty Officer Ian Fallon, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound; telephone 203-468-4565, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 28556 | |
| CFR Citation | 33
CFR
100 33 CFR 165 |
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