81 FR 63075 - Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 178 (September 14, 2016)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 178 (September 14, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21996 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63075-63098] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21996] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 [Docket Number USCG-2015-0854] RIN 1625-AA00, AA08 Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule that revises the list of special local regulations and safety zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks displays that take place within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This rule revises the listing of events that informs the public of regularly scheduled marine parades, regattas, other organized water events, and fireworks displays that require additional safety measures provided by regulations. Under this rule, the list of recurring marine events requiring special local regulations or safety zones is updated with revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take place in the Fifth Coast Guard District. When these regulations are enforced, certain restrictions are placed on marine traffic in specified areas. This rulemaking project promotes efficiency by eliminating the need to produce a separate rule for each individual recurring event, and serves to provide notice of the known recurring events requiring a special local regulation or safety zone throughout the year. DATES: This rule is effective October 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2015-0854 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH''. Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens, [[Page 63076]] Fifth Coast Guard District, Prevention Division, (757) 398-6204, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code USCG United States Coast Guard II. Background Information and Regulatory History The special local regulations listed in 33 CFR 100.501 and safety zones in 33 CFR 165.506 were last amended on April 16, 2015 (80 FR 20418). The Coast Guard published an interim final rule and request for comments on April 22, 2016 (81 FR 23605). During the comment period that ended July 21, 2016 we received one comment. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard issues this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The Coast Guard regularly updates special local regulations and safety zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks displays that take place either on or over the navigable waters of the United States. Under that rule, the list of recurring marine events requiring special local regulations or safety zones is updated with revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take place within the Fifth Coast Guard District. The Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility is defined in 33 CFR 3.25. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons, vessels and the navigable waters within close proximity to marine events and or fireworks displays before, during, and after the scheduled event. Publishing these regulatory updates in a single rulemaking promotes administrative efficiency and reduces costs involved in producing a separate rule for each individual recurring event. This action also provides the public with notice through publication in the Federal Register of future recurring marine events and fireworks displays and their accompanying regulations, special local regulations and safety zones. This rule provides separate tables for each Coast Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast Guard District. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received one comment on the Interim final rule published April 22, 2016. The respondent comment addressed a concern that ``Any permits for Fireworks Displays must have boundaries set no closer than 500 yards from any fuel depot, shipyard, marina, cargo facility that handles hazardous or flammable cargo or any ``facility'' that handles hazardous or flammable materials.'' The commenter suggested that the safety zone radius should be a distance of 500 yards plus the expected radius of the ``hot'' area created by the fireworks display. No changes were made to the rule based upon this comment; however the Coast Guard recognizes the importance of appropriate controls on fireworks displays that take place over and or adjacent to navigable waters of the United States. Accordingly USCG authority and oversight is based on current Federal regulations, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, and lessons learned from accident report findings. We believe these recommendations provide a more thorough and nuanced safety area than a blanket radius requirement. The CG Captain of the Port (COTP) ensures safety of persons and vessels on navigable waters of the United States in close proximity to fireworks events through coordination with event sponsor, fireworks operator, fire department, police department, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and other appropriate entities. The definition of ``Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)'' is in accordance with NFPA 1123 which states, ``The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.'' It is incumbent upon the event sponsor and or fireworks operator to consult with AHJ regarding fireworks display boundaries for restricted areas when seeking a fireworks permit. Under this arrangement the fireworks operator should provide a copy of the fireworks permit issued by the AHJ to the COTP to confirm compliance with local government regulations, ordinances and NFPA codes. The safety guidance provided in NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 702, dated June 18, 2002 sets forth Coast Guard policy used by USCG Captains of the Port; this document may be viewed in the docket. Special Local Regulations This rule adds 4 new special local regulations for marine events, removes 8 regulations and revises 18 previously established regulations for marine events listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. Other than changes to the dates and locations of certain events, the other provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain unchanged. This rule provides additional information about regulated areas and the restrictions that apply to mariners and new terms including ``Race Area'', ``Spectator Area'' and ``Buffer Zone''. The 24 hour contact phone numbers are updated for Coast Guard Sectors Delaware Bay and North Carolina. The Coast Guard revises regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 4 new special local regulations. The special local regulations are listed in Table 1, including reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. Table 1 [Special local regulated areas added to 33 CFR 100.501] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table to Sec. 100.501 section Location ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. (b.) 22........................... Choptank River, Cambridge, MD. 2. (b.) 23........................... Breton Bay, Leonardtown, MD. 3. (b.) 24........................... Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD. 4. (d.) 1............................ Atlantic ICW, Lees Cut, Banks Channel, Motts Channel, surrounding Harbor Island, NC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by disestablishing the following 8 special local regulated areas listed in Table 2. [[Page 63077]] Table 2 [Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date(s) Event Regulated area ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. September--2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday, Sunset Lake Hydrofest.. All waters of Sunset Lake, New Jersey, from Saturday and Sunday; October--1st shoreline to shoreline, south of latitude Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 38[deg]58'32'' N. 2. October--2nd Saturday and Sunday.. The Liberty Grand Prix. The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. 3. June--2nd, 3rd, 4th or last Thunder on the Narrows. All waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the Saturday and Sunday or August--1st following points: Latitude 38[deg]57'52'' N., Saturday and Sunday. longitude 076[deg]14'48'' W., thence to latitude 38[deg]58'02'' N., longitude 076[deg]15'05'' W., thence to latitude 38[deg]57'38'' N., longitude 076[deg]15'29'' W., thence to latitude 38[deg]57'28'' N., longitude 076[deg]15'23'' W., thence to point of origin at latitude 38[deg]57'52'' N., longitude 076[deg]14'48'' W. 4. September--2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday, Chesapeake Challenge/ All waters of the Patuxent River, within Saturday and Sunday. October--1st Solomons Offshore boundary lines connecting the following Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Grand Prix. positions; originating near north entrance of MD Route 4 bridge, latitude 38[deg]19'45'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'06'' W., thence southwest to south entrance of MD Route 4 bridge, latitude 38[deg]19'24'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'30'' W., thence south to a point near the shoreline, latitude 38[deg]18'32'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'14'' W., thence southeast to a point near the shoreline, latitude 38[deg]17'38'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'26'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude 076[deg]26'41'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]18'59'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'20'' W., located at Solomons, MD, thence continuing northwest and parallel to shoreline to point of origin. 5. June--3rd, 4th or last Sunday..... Coastal Aquatics Swim All waters of the Nanticoke River, including Team Open Water Summer Bivalve Channel and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by Shore Swim. a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude 075[deg]54'00'' W., thence westerly to latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude 075[deg]55'00'' W., thence northerly to latitude 38[deg]20'00'' N., longitude 075[deg]53'48'' W., thence easterly to latitude 38[deg]19'42'' N., longitude 075[deg]52'54'' W. 6. June--1st Saturday and Sunday..... Carolina Cup Regatta... The specified waters of Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City, NC. 7. August--1st Friday, Saturday and SBIP--Fountain The specified waters of the Pamlico River Sunday. Powerboats Kilo Run including Chocowinity Bay, NC. and Super Boat Grand Prix. 8. September--3rd and or 4th or last Crystal Coast Grand The specified waters of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Sunday. Prix. Morehead City, NC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This rule revises 18 preexisting special local regulations that involves change to marine event date(s) and/or coordinates. These events are listed in Table 3, with reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. Table 3 [Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revision (date/ Table to Sec. 100.501 Location coordinates) ------------section----------------------------------------------------- 1. (a.) 4..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, coordinates. Atlantic City, NJ. 2. (a.) 6..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, coordinates. Seaside Heights-- Normandy Beach, NJ. 3. (a.) 7..................... Manasquan River and N. dates, Atlantic Ocean, coordinates. Asbury Park--Seaside Park, NJ. 4. (a.) 8..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Atlantic City, NJ. 5. (a.) 12.................... New Jersey dates. Intracoastal Waterway, near Atlantic City, NJ. 6. (b.) 1..................... Severn River, coordinates. Annapolis, MD. 7. (b.) 2..................... Severn River, dates. Annapolis, MD. 8. (b.) 7..................... Severn River, coordinates. Annapolis, MD. 9. (b.) 10.................... Nanticoke River, coordinates. Sharptown, MD. 10. (b.) 17................... Spa Creek, Severn coordinates. River, Annapolis, MD. 11. (b.) 18................... Patuxent River, dates. Solomons, MD. 12. (b.) 19................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates, Ocean City, MD. coordinates. 13. (b.) 20................... N. Atlantic Ocean, date, Ocean City, MD. coordinates. 14. (c.) 1.................... Sunset Creek, Hampton dates. River, Hampton, VA. 15. (c.) 4.................... Rappahannock River, coordinates. Layton, VA. 16. (c.) 6.................... Mill Creek, Hampton, coordinates. VA. 17. (c.) 8.................... Back River, Poquoson, dates, VA. coordinates. 18. (c.) 9.................... Mattaponi River, coordinates. Wakema, VA. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 63078]] Based on the nature of marine events, large number of participants and spectators, and event locations, the Coast Guard has determined that the events listed in this rule could pose a risk to participants or waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the event. Possible hazards include risks of injury or death resulting from near or actual contact among participant vessels and spectator vessels or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In order to protect the safety of all waterway users including event participants and spectators, this rule establishes special local regulations for the time and location of each marine event. This rule provides designated spectator areas for commercial small passenger vessels at certain marine event(s). The purpose of a commercial small passenger vessel spectator area is to ensure the safe operation of commercial vessels that carry a greater number of passengers onboard and operating within the widespread, high capacity spectator fleet at marine events. These spectator areas facilitate direct and unobstructed accesses for first responders should an emergency occur aboard one of the higher capacity commercial passenger vessels. Commercial passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection issued under 46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110, (subchapter K or T vessels) are eligible for access to the designated spectator area as directed by the marine event Patrol Commander. Owners or operators of vessels that meet the requirements of subchapter K or T vessels may request access to the Severn River spectator area for the U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show by contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster Office, at telephone (410) 263-7973 or email at [email protected]. Application must be made no later than seven days prior to the date of the event. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications generally the Friday before the date of the event. Owners or operators of vessels that meet the requirements of subchapter K or T vessels may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area for the Baltimore Air Show by contacting Sail Baltimore at telephone (410) 522-7300 or email at [email protected]. Application must be made no later than ten days prior to the date of the event. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications generally the Friday before the date of the event. This rule prevents vessels from entering, transiting, mooring or anchoring within areas specifically designated as regulated areas during the periods of enforcement unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The designated ``Patrol Commander'' includes Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf. On-scene Patrol Commander may be augmented by local, State or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast Guard. Safety Zones This rule adds 4 new safety zones, and revises 22 previously established safety zones listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Other than changes to the dates and locations of certain safety zones, the other provisions in 33 CFR 165.506 remain unchanged. The Coast Guard revises the regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by adding 4 new safety zone locations to the permanent regulations listed in this section. The new safety zones are listed in Table 4, including reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Table 4 [Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table to Sec. 165.506 section Location ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. (a.) 17........................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City, NJ. 2. (a.) 18........................... Rehoboth Bay, Dewey Beach, DE. 3. (b.) 27........................... Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD. 4. (b.) 28........................... Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The rule revises 22 preexisting safety zones that involves change to event date(s) and coordinates. These revised safety zones are shown in Table 5, with reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Table 5 [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revision (date/ Table to Sec. 165.506 Location coordinates) ------------section----------------------------------------------------- 1. (a.) 1..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Bethany Beach, DE. 2. (a.) 3..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Rehoboth Beach, DE. 3. (a.) 4..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Avalon, NJ. 4. (a.) 5..................... Barnegat Bay, Barnegat dates. Township, NJ. 5. (a.) 6..................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Cape May, NJ. 6. (a.) 7..................... Delaware Bay, North dates. Cape May, NJ. 7. (a.) 8..................... Great Egg Harbor dates. Inlet, Margate City, NJ. 8. (a.) 9..................... Metedeconk River, dates. Brick Township, NJ. 9. (a.) 10.................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Atlantic City, NJ. 10. (a.) 11................... N. Atlantic Ocean, dates. Ocean City, NJ. 11. (a.) 13................... Little Egg Harbor, dates. Parker Island, NJ. 12. (a.) 16................... Delaware River, dates. Philadelphia, PA. 13. (b.) 2.................... Severn River and Spa coordinates. Creek, Annapolis, MD. 14. (b.) 4.................... Upper Potomac River, dates/ Washington, DC. coordinates. 15. (b.) 5.................... Northwest Harbor (East coordinates. Channel), Patapsco River, MD. [[Page 63079]] 16. (b.) 12................... Potomac River, dates. Fairview Beach, Charles County, MD. 17. (b.) 16................... Susquehanna River, dates. Havre de Grace, MD. 18. (b.) 20................... Upper Potomac River, dates. Washington, DC. 19. (b.) 22................... Potomac River, Prince dates/ William County, VA. coordinates. 20. (c.) 9.................... North Atlantic Ocean, dates. Virginia Beach, VA (safety zone A). 21. (c.) 18................... Cape Charles Harbor, dates. Cape Charles, VA. 22. (c.) 23................... Elizabeth River dates. Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Each year, organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit. The enforcement period for these safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the COTP or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander on scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23. This rule provides for the safety of life on navigable waters during the events. The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this document. 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, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors. 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. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount of time that vessels will be restricted from regulated areas, and the small size of these areas that are usually positioned away from high vessel traffic zones. Generally vessels would not be precluded from getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas currently located in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance notifications would also be made to the local maritime community by issuance of Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine information and facsimile broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications to the public for most events will typically be made by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Coast Guard anticipates that these special local regulated areas and safety zones will only be enforced one to three times per year. 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 would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated areas or safety zones may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above this rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. However this rule will affect the following entities some of which may be small entities: The owners and operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in these regulated areas during the times the zones are enforced. These special local regulated areas and safety zones will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring to the extent possible while ensuring the safety of event participants and spectators. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in many of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the regulated area. Generally, blanket permission to enter, remain in, or transit through these regulated areas will be given, except during the period that the Coast Guard patrol vessel is present. Before the enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories widely. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 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 would 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 [[Page 63080]] 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 would 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. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. 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 would 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 Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary determination 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 implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 that apply to organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States. Some marine events by their nature may introduce potential for adverse impact on the safety or other interest of waterway users or waterfront infrastructure within or close proximity to the event area. The category of water activities includes but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat racing, swimming events, crew racing, and sail board racing. This section of the rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are not required for this section of the rule. This rule involves implementation of regulations at 33 CFR part 165 that establish safety zones on navigable waters of the United States for fireworks events. These safety zones are enforced for the duration of fireworks display events. The fireworks are generally launched from or immediately adjacent to navigable waters of the United States. The category of activities includes fireworks launched from barges or at the shoreline that generally rely on the use of navigable waters as a safety buffer. Fireworks displays may introduce potential hazards such as accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris. This section of the rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. A environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. List of Subjects 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows: PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 0 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. 0 2. Revise section 100.501 to read as follows: Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Fifth Coast Guard District. The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio. (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section: (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to enforce these regulations. (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels. (4) Regulated area as used in this section means an area where Special local regulations apply to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays, rivers and oceans. Regulated areas include all waters of a specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where Coast Guard enforces Special local regulations. Boundaries may be described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983. (b) Marine Event Patrol. The Coast Guard may assign a marine event patrol, as described in Sec. 100.40 of this part, to each regulated event listed in the table. Additionally, a PATCOM may be assigned to oversee the patrol. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16. The PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. Only designated marine event participants and their vessels and official patrol vessels are authorized to enter the regulated area. (c) Special local regulations--(1) Controls on vessel movement. The PATCOM or designated marine event patrol may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with [[Page 63081]] the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall: (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed. (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol. (iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course. (3) Race Area. This is an area described by a line bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a race area within the regulated area defined by this part. Only event sponsor designated participants or designated participating vessels and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area. Persons or vessel operators may request authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM Channel 16. (4) Spectator Area. This is an area described by a line bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a spectator area within the regulated area defined by this part. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. All spectator vessels shall be anchored or operate at a No Wake Speed within the designated spectator area. On scene designated PATCOM representatives will direct spectator vessels to the spectator area. Spectators may contact the PATCOM to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the regulated area at safe speed and without loitering. (5) Buffer Area. This is a neutral zone that surrounds the perimeter of a Race Area or Marine Event Area within the regulated area described by this part. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize potential collision conflicts with marine event participants or race boats and spectator vessels or nearby transiting vessels. This zone provides separation between a Race Area or Marine Event Area and a specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in the vicinity of the Special local regulated area for marine event. (6) Spectators. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may contact the PATCOM to request permission to either enter the Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators may enter the Spectator Area or must pass directly through the regulated area as instructed by PATCOM at safe speed and without loitering. (d) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see subpart 3.25 of this chapter. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940. (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525. (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 362-4015. (e) Application for marine events. The application requirements of Sec. 100.15 of this part apply to all marine events listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above. (f) Enforcement periods. The enforcement periods for each of the Special local regulations listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501 of this section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in its table. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (g) Regulations for specific marine events--(1) Marine event (b.) 7, U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show. Severn River spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area described in TABLE TO 100.501 (b.) 7 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster at (410) 263-7973 or email [email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 7 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event will restrict access to the following Annapolis Harbor, MD, anchorage grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.159(a)(2) through (4): Middle Ground Anchorage, South Anchorage, and Naval Anchorage for Small Craft. (2) Marine event (b.) 23, Baltimore Air Show. Patapsco River spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area described in TABLE TO 100.501 (b.) 23 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522-7300 or email [email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event will [[Page 63082]] restrict access to the following Baltimore Harbor, MD, anchorage grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.158(1)(1) through (4): Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage; Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage; Anchorage No. 3 Upper, general anchorage; and Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general anchorage. Table to Sec. 100.501 [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec. 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enforcement Location/Special local regulation No. period(s) \1\ Event Sponsor area ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1............. June--1st Sunday... Atlantic County Day Atlantic County, The waters of Great Egg Harbor at the Bay. New Jersey. Bay, adjacent to Somers Point, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn along the following boundaries: The area is bounded to the north by the shoreline along John F. Kennedy Park and Somers Point, New Jersey; bounded to the east by the State Route 52 bridge; bounded to the south by a line that runs along latitude 39[deg]18'00'' N., and bounded to the west by a line that runs along longitude 074[deg]37'00'' W. 2............. May--3rd Sunday; Annual Escape from Escape from Fort All waters of the Delaware River September--3rd Fort Delaware Delaware between Pea Patch Island and Saturday. Triathlon. Triathlon, Inc. Delaware City, Delaware, bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]36'35.7'' N., longitude 075[deg]35'25.6'' W., thence southeast to latitude 39[deg]34'57.3'' N., longitude 075[deg]33'23.1'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]34'11.9'' N., longitude 075[deg]34'28.6'' W., thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]35'52.4'' N., longitude 075[deg]36'33.9'' W., thence to point of origin. 3............. June--last Saturday Westville Parade of Borough of All waters of Big Timber Creek in Lights. Westville and Westville, New Jersey from Westville Power shoreline to shoreline bounded Boat. on the south from the Route 130 Bridge and to the north by the entrance of the Delaware River. 4............. June--4th Sunday... OPA Atlantic City Offshore Regulated enforcement area--All Grand Prix. Performance Assn. waters of the North Atlantic (OPA). Ocean encompassed within the following areas: Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]21'31'' N., longitude 074[deg]24'45'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]21'08'' N., longitude 074[deg]24'32'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]20'21.5'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'04.6'' W., thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]20'45.6'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'11.6'' W., thence northeast parallel to shoreline to point of origin. Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]21'46'' N., longitude 074[deg]24'35'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]21'06'' N., longitude 074[deg]24'06'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]20'06'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'20'' W., thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]20'40.6'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'31.5'' W., thence northeast along the shoreline to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]21'05.6'' N., longitude 074[deg]24'05.8'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]20'52.1'' N., longitude 074[deg]23'53.9'' W., thence southeast to latitude 39[deg]19'51.6'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'16.2'' W., thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]20'05.6'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'20'' W., thence northeast to point of origin. 5............. July--on or about U.S. holiday City of The waters of the Delaware River, July 4th. celebrations. Philadelphia. adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. 6............. August--2nd Friday, Point Pleasant OPA/ Offshore Regulated enforcement area--All Saturday and NJ Offshore Grand Performance waters of the North Atlantic Sunday.. Prix. Association (OPA) Ocean encompassed within the and New Jersey following areas: Offshore Racing Race area: All waters of the Assn. North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]59'41'' N., longitude 074[deg]03'20'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]59'28'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'15'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]56'41'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'55'' W., thence west to latitude 39[deg]56'45'' N., longitude 074[deg]03'52'' W., thence north parallel to shoreline to point of origin. [[Page 63083]] Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40[deg]00'00'' N., longitude 074[deg]03'31'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]59'41'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'00'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]56'28'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'43'' W., thence west to latitude 39[deg]56'31'' N., longitude 074[deg]04'10'' W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]59'41'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'59'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]59'39'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'48'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]56'27'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'29'' W., thence west to latitude 39[deg]56'28'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'43'' W., thence north to point of origin. 7............. May--3rd weekend, New Jersey Offshore Offshore Regulated enforcement area--All Saturday and Grand Prix. Performance Assn. waters of the North Atlantic Sunday. & New Jersey Ocean encompassed within the Offshore Racing following areas: Assn. Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40[deg]05'40'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'59'' W., thence southeast to latitude 40[deg]05'34'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'40'' W., thence south to latitude 40[deg]03'54'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'07'' W., thence west to latitude 40[deg]03'56'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'24'' W., thence north and parallel to shoreline to point of origin. Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40[deg]05'55'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'02'' W., thence southeast to latitude 40[deg]05'44'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'28'' W., thence south to latitude 40[deg]03'42'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'01'' W., thence west to latitude 40[deg]03'44'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'36'' W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40[deg]05'44'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'27'' W., thence east to latitude 40[deg]05'42'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'20'' W., thence southwest to latitude 40[deg]03'42'' N., longitude 074[deg]01'55'' W., thence west to latitude 40[deg]03'42'' N., longitude 074[deg]02'01'' W., thence north to point of origin. 8............. August--3rd Tuesday Thunder Over the Atlantic City The waters of the North Atlantic and Wednesday. Boardwalk Air show. Chamber of Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic Commerce. City, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn between the following points: From a point along the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]21'31'' N., longitude 074[deg]25'04'' W., thence southeasterly to latitude 39[deg]21'08'' N., longitude 074[deg]24'48'' W., thence southwesterly to latitude 39[deg]20'16'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'17'' W., thence northwesterly to a point along the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]20'44'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'31'' W., thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39[deg]21'31'' N., longitude 074[deg]25'04'' W. 9............. October--1st Monday U.S. holiday City of The waters of the Delaware River, (Columbus Day). celebrations. Philadelphia. adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. 10............ December 31st (New U.S. holiday City of The waters of the Delaware River, Year's Eve). celebrations. Philadelphia. adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. 11............ September--2nd, 3rd Ocean City Air Show Ocean City, NJ..... All waters of the New Jersey or 4th Sunday. Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]15'57'' N., longitude 074[deg]35'09'' W., thence northeast to latitude 39[deg]16'34'' N., longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W., thence southeast to latitude 39[deg]16'17'' N., longitude 074[deg]33'29'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]15'40'' N., longitude 074[deg]34'46'' W., thence northwest to point of origin, near Ocean City, NJ. [[Page 63084]] 12............ June--4th Sunday Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ.. All waters of the New Jersey and August 2nd or International Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) 3rd Sunday. Triathlon. bounded by a line connecting the September--2nd or following points: Latitude 3rd Saturday and 39[deg]21'20'' N., longitude Sunday. 074[deg]27'18'' W., thence northeast to latitude 39[deg]21'27.47'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'10.31'' W., thence northeast to latitude 39[deg]21'33'' N., longitude 074[deg]26'57'' W., thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]21'37'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'03'' W., thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]21'29.88'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'14.31'' W., thence south to latitude 39[deg]21'19'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'22'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]21'18.14'' N., longitude 074[deg]27'19.25'' W., thence north to point of origin, near Atlantic City, NJ. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1............. March--4th or last USNA Safety at Sea U.S. Naval Academy. All waters of the Severn River Saturday; or Seminar. from shoreline to shoreline, April--1st bounded to the northwest by the Saturday. Naval Academy (SR-450) Bridge and bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from Triton Light at latitude 38[deg]58'53.0'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'34.4'' W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38[deg]58'58.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'38.9'' W. 2............. April and May-- USNA Crew Races.... U.S. Naval Academy. All waters of the Severn River every Friday, from shoreline to shoreline, Saturday and bounded to the northwest by a Sunday. line drawn from the south shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'58'' N., longitude 076[deg]31'32'' W., thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39[deg]01'11'' N., longitude 076[deg]31'10'' W. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38[deg]58'39.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38[deg]58'58'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'41'' W. 3............. July--3rd, 4th or Middle River Dinghy Norris Trust The waters of Middle River, from last Saturday, or Poker Run. Foundation. shoreline to shoreline, within Sunday. an area bounded to the north by a line drawn along latitude 39[deg]19'33'' N., and bounded to the south by a line drawn from latitude 39[deg]17'24.4'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'53.3'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]18'06.4'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'10.9'' W., including all western tributaries that join Middle River, including Dark Head Creek, Hopkins Creek, Norman Creek, Hogpen Creek and Sue Creek, located in Baltimore County, at Essex, MD. 4............. May--1st Sunday.... Nanticoke River Nanticoke River All waters of the Nanticoke Swim and Triathlon. Swim and River, including Bivalve Channel Triathlon, Inc. and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]18'38.8'' N., longitude 075[deg]53'31.8'' W., thence westerly to latitude 38[deg]18'39.8'' N., longitude 075[deg]55'00'' W., thence northeasterly to latitude 38[deg]19'57.7'' N., longitude 075[deg]53'47.7'' W., thence easterly to latitude 38[deg]19'42.3'' N., longitude 075[deg]52'59.4'' W. 5............. May-- the Saturday Chestertown Tea Chestertown Tea All waters of the Chester River, before Memorial Party Re-enactment. Party Festival. within a line connecting the Day. following positions: Latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'46'' W., thence to latitude 39[deg]12'19'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'53'' W., thence to latitude 39[deg]12'15'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'41'' W., thence to latitude 39[deg]12'26'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'38'' W., thence to the point of origin at latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'46'' W., located at Chestertown, MD. 6............. May--3rd Friday, Washington, DC Washington, DC The waters of the Upper Potomac Saturday and Dragon Boat Dragon Boat River, Washington, DC, from Sunday. June 2nd Festival. Festival, Inc. shoreline to shoreline, bounded or 3rd Friday, upstream by the Francis Scott Saturday and Key Bridge and downstream by the Sunday. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC. 7............. May--Tuesday and USNA Blue Angels U.S. Naval Academy. All waters of the Severn River Wednesday before Air Show. from shoreline to shoreline, Memorial Day bounded to the northwest by a (observed). line drawn along the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38[deg]58'39.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W., thence southeast to a point 1500 yards ESE of Chinks Point, MD at latitude 38[deg]57'41'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'36'' W., thence northeast to Greenbury Point at latitude 38[deg]58'27.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'16.4'' W. [[Page 63085]] Spectator area: All waters of the Severn River bounded by a line commencing at latitude 38[deg]58'38.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'56.9'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]58'24.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'47.6'' W., thence west to latitude 38[deg]58'22.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'54.5'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]58'28.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'11'' W., thence east to point of origin. This area is located generally in the center portion of Middle Ground Anchorage, Severn River, MD. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in Sec. 100.501 paragraph (g)(1). 8............. June--2nd Sunday... The Great The Great The waters of the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the Swim. Swim, Inc. spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'36.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'55'' W., thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]59'14.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]19'57.3'' W.; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39[deg]00'18.4'' N., longitude 076[deg]24'28.2'' W., thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]58'39.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'8.8'' W. 9............. June--3rd, 4th or Maryland Swim for District of The waters of the Chester River last Saturday or Life. Columbia Aquatics from shoreline to shoreline, July--2nd or 3rd Club. bounded on the south by a line Saturday. drawn along latitude 39[deg]10'16'' N., near the Chester River Channel Buoy 35 (LLN-26795) and bounded on the north at latitude 39[deg]12'30'' N., parallel with Maryland S.R. 213 Highway Bridge. 10............ June--last Saturday Bo Bowman Memorial-- Carolina Virginia Regulated enforcement area--All and Sunday or Sharptown Regatta. Racing Assn. waters of the Nanticoke River July--2nd Saturday encompassed within the following and Sunday. areas: Race area: All waters of the Nanticoke River commencing at a point at latitude 38[deg]33'02'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'44'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]33'03'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'45'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]32'46'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'08'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]32'45'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'07'' W., thence northeast to the point of origin. Race boat/participant access area: Located southwest and down river from the race area. From shoreline to shoreline and bound by a line commencing at latitude 38[deg]32'37'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'14'' W., thence northwest across the river to latitude 38[deg]32'41.5'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'19.3'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]32'46'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'14'' W., thence southeast along the Route 313 bridge to latitude 38[deg]32'41.7'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'08.2'' W., thence southwest to point of origin. Buffer area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by a line connecting the following points: Commencing at latitude 38[deg]33'02'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'39'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]32'42'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'07'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]32'47'' N., longitude 075[deg]43'13'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]33'07.5'' N., longitude 75[deg]42'46'' W., thence southwest to the point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by the following points: Located northeast and up-river from the race area. From shoreline to shoreline and bound by a line commencing at latitude 38[deg]33'08.5'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'33.6'' W., thence southeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 38[deg]33'02'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'39'' W., thence across the river northwest to latitude 38[deg]33'07.4'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'46'' W., thence northeast along the shoreline to latitude 38[deg]33'13'' N., longitude 075[deg]42'41.5'' W., thence southeast across the river to point of origin. [[Page 63086]] 11............ May/June--Saturday Rock Hall and Kinetic Endeavors, The waters of Rock Hall Harbor and Sunday after Waterman's LLC. from shoreline to shoreline, Memorial Day Triathlon Swims. bounded by a line drawn from (observed); and latitude 39[deg]07'58.9'' N., October--1st longitude 076[deg]15'02'' W., Saturday and thence southeast and parallel Sunday. along the harbor breakwall to latitude 39[deg]07'50.1'' N., longitude 076[deg]14'41.7'' W., located at Rock Hall, MD. 12............ September--2nd Catholic Charities Associated Catholic The waters of the Patapsco River, Saturday or the Dragon Boat Races. Charities, Inc. within the Inner Harbor, from Saturday after shoreline to shoreline, bounded Labor Day. on the east by a line drawn (biennial, even along longitude 076[deg]36'30'' years). W., located at Baltimore, MD. 13............ June--3rd, 4th or Baltimore Dragon Baltimore Dragon The waters of Patapsco River, last Saturday or Boat Challenge. Boat Club. Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore, Sunday. MD, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]35'00'' W. and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]36'42'' W. 14............ May--2nd, 3rd, 4th Oxford-Bellevue Enviro-Sports The waters of the Tred Avon River or last Saturday Sharkfest Swim. Productions Inc. from shoreline to shoreline, or Sunday. June-- within an area bounded on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd east by a line drawn from Saturday or Sunday. latitude 38[deg]42'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]10'45'' W., thence south to latitude 38[deg]41'37'' N., longitude 076[deg]10'26'' W., and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38[deg]41'58'' N., longitude 076[deg]11'04'' W., thence south to latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]10'49'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]10'30'' W., located at Oxford, MD. 15............ June--1st Sunday... Washington's Wave One Swimming.. The waters of the Potomac River, Crossing: Swim from shoreline to shoreline, Across the Potomac. bounded to the north by a line drawn that originates at Jones Point Park, VA at the west shoreline latitude 38[deg]47'35'' N., longitude 077[deg]02'22'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]47'12'' N., longitude 077[deg]00'58'' W., at east shoreline near National Harbor, MD. The regulated area is bounded to the south by a line drawn originating at George Washington Memorial Parkway highway overpass and Cameron Run, west shoreline latitude 38[deg]47'23'' N., longitude 077[deg]03'03'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]46'52'' N., longitude 077[deg]01'13'' W., at east shoreline near National Harbor, MD. 16............ October--last The MRE Tug of War. Maritime Republic The waters of Spa Creek from Saturday; or of Eastport. shoreline to shoreline, November--1st or extending 400 feet from either 2nd Saturday. side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38[deg]58'36'' N., longitude 076[deg]29'04.7'' W. at Annapolis City Dock, thence to a position at latitude 38[deg]58'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'52.4'' W., at Eastport, MD shoreline, near the foot of 2nd Street. 17............ December--2nd Eastport Yacht Club Eastport Yacht Club All waters of Spa Creek and the Saturday or Sunday. Lights Parade. Severn River, shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from Triton Light, at latitude 38[deg]58'53.1'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'34.3'' W., thence southwest to Horn Point, at 38[deg]58'20.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]28'27.1'' W., and bounded on the west by a line drawn along 076[deg]30'00'' W., that crosses the western end of Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD. [[Page 63087]] 18............ Memorial Day NAS Patuxent River NAS Patuxent River. All waters of lower Patuxent weekend--Thursday, Air Expo. River, near Solomons, Maryland, Friday, Saturday located between Fishing Point and Sunday; or and base of break wall marking Labor Day weekend-- the entrance to East Seaplane Thursday, Friday, Basin at Naval Air Station Saturday and Patuxent River (adjacent to Sunday; or approach for runway 14), within October--last an area bounded by a line Thursday, Friday, commencing near the shoreline at Saturday and latitude 38[deg]17'39'' N., Sunday. longitude 076[deg]25'47'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]17'47'' N., longitude 076[deg]26'00'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]18'09'' N., longitude 076[deg]25'40'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude 076[deg]25'25'' W., located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. All waters of Chesapeake Bay, located approximately 500 yards north of break wall marking entrance to Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 32), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]16'53.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'29.2'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]16'40'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'05'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'19'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'25'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]16'30.4'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'44.9'' W., located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. All waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, Maryland, located between Hog Point and Cedar Point, located approximately 200 yards north of shoreline at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The area is bound by a line drawn from point commencing at latitude 38[deg]18'41'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'43'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]18'16'' N., longitude 076[deg]22'35'' W., thence south to latitude 38[deg]18'12'' N., longitude 076[deg]22'37'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]18'36'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'46'' W., thence to point of origin. 19............ May--1st or 2nd Ocean City Maryland Offshore Regulated enforcement area: All Saturday and Offshore Grand Performance Assn. waters of North Atlantic Ocean Sunday; October-- Prix. Racing, LLC. bounded within the following 1st or 2nd designated areas. Saturday and Race area: All waters of North Sunday. Atlantic Ocean commencing at latitude 38[deg]20'06.33'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'39.09'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]20'03.75'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'27.46'' W., thence north and parallel to Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38[deg]21'32'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'46.57'' W., thence west to shoreline at latitude 38[deg]21'34.58'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'00.95'' W., thence south to the point of origin. Buffer area: 500 yards in all directions surrounding the ``Race area''. All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]21'52'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'09'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]21'44'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'21'' W., thence southwest and parallel to Ocean City shoreline latitude 38[deg]19'47'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'15'' W., thence west to the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]19'55'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'57'' W. Spectator area: Vessel operation restricted to operate at No Wake Speed. All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at latitude 38[deg]20'01'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'08.4'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]19'58'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'57'' W., thence north and parallel to Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38[deg]21'26'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'16'' W., thence west to shoreline at latitude 38[deg]21'29'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'27.8'' W., thence south to the point of origin. [[Page 63088]] 20............ June--1st, 2nd or Ocean City Air Show Town of Ocean City, All waters of the North Atlantic 3rd Thursday, Maryland. Ocean within an area bounded by Friday, Saturday the following coordinates: and Sunday. Commencing at a point near the shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street, Ocean City, MD, latitude 38[deg]21'48.8'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'10'' W., thence eastward to latitude 38[deg]21'32'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'12'' W., thence south to latitude 38[deg]19'22.7'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'09.5'' W., thence west to latitude 38[deg]19'38.5'' N., longitude 075[deg]05'05.4'' W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin, located adjacent to Ocean City, MD. 21............ Memorial Day Cambridge Classic Cambridge Power Regulated enforcement area: All weekend (Saturday Powerboat Race. Boat Regatta waters within Hambrooks Bay and and Sunday). July-- Association. Choptank River west and south of last Saturday or a line commencing at Great Marsh Sunday. Point, latitude 38[deg]35'06'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'40.5'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]35'22.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'23.7'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]35'42.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'51.1'' W. at Hambrooks Bar Light LLNR 24995, thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]35'34.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]05'12.3'' W., terminating at the Hambrooks Bay breakwall as it intersects the shoreline. Race area: Located within the waters of Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River, in an area bound to the north by the Hambrooks Bay breakwall and bounded to the east by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]04'42'' W. The actual placement of the Race Area will be determined by the marine event sponsor within the designated boundaries described in this section. Buffer area: All waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River (with the exception of the Race Area designated by the marine event sponsor) bound to the north by the breakwall and continuing along a line drawn from the east end of breakwall located at latitude 38[deg]35'27.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'50.1'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]35'22.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'23.7'' W., thence southwest to Great Marsh Point located at latitude 38[deg]35'06'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'40.6'' W. Spectator area: All waters of the Choptank River, eastward and outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall, thence bound by line that commences at latitude 38[deg]35'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'51'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]35'22'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'36'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N. longitude 076[deg]04'33'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]35'22.7'' N. longitude 076[deg]04'23.7'' W. 22............ July--4th or last Southern Maryland Southern Maryland All waters of Breton Bay, Saturday and Boat Club Summer Boat Club. immediately adjacent to Sunday. Regatta. Leonardtown, MD shoreline, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded to the east by a line drawn along latitude 38[deg]16'43'' N., and bounded to the west by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]38'29.5'' W., located at Leonardtown, MD. Race area: The race area is rectangular in shape measuring approximately 200 yards by 870 yards. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38[deg]17'07.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]38'17.3'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]16'55.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'48'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'50.1'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'51.3'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]17'01.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]38'21'' W., thence northeast to point of origin. Buffer area: The area surrounds the entire race area described in the preceding paragraph of this section. This area is rectangular in shape and provides a buffer of approximately 125 yards around the perimeter of the race area. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38[deg]17'12'' N., longitude 076[deg]38'19.6'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]16'57'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'40.5'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'44.8'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'48.2'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]17'00.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]38'27.8'' W., thence northeast to point of origin. [[Page 63089]] Spectator area: A. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38[deg]16'52.1'' N., longitude 076[deg]38'14.2'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]16'54'' N., longitude 076[deg]38'12.5'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]16'48.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'59.3'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'47.4'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'59.3'' W., thence northwest along the shoreline to point of origin. B. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38[deg]16'59.1'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'45.6'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]16'57.1'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'40.2'' W., thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'54.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'41.9'' W., thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]16'51.8'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'36.4'' W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]16'55.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'34.2'' W., thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]16'59.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'37.2'' W., thence west to latitude 38[deg]17'01.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'43.7'' W., thence south to point of origin. C. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38[deg]16'47.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'54.8'' W., thence south to latitude 38[deg]16'43.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'55.2'' W., thence east to latitude 38[deg]16'43.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'47.8'' W., thence north to latitude 38[deg]16'44.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'48.5'' W., thence northwest to point of origin. 23............ October --Thursday, Baltimore Air Show. Historic Ships in Regulated area: All waters of the Friday, Saturday Baltimore, Inc. Patapsco River, within an area and Sunday after bounded by a line connecting Columbus Day position latitude 39[deg]16'00'' (observed). N., longitude 076[deg]36'30'' (biennial, even W., thence east to latitude years). 39[deg]16'00'' N., longitude 076[deg]33'00'' W., thence south to latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N., longitude 076[deg]33'00'' W., thence west to latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N., longitude 076[deg]36'30'' W., thence north to point of origin, located between Port Covington and Seagirt Marine Terminal, Baltimore, MD. Spectator Area: All waters of Patapsco River located between the northern boundary defined by a line drawn from the vicinity of North Locust Point Marine Terminal, Pier 1 thence east to Canton Industrial area, Pier 5; the south boundary is defined by a line drawn from vicinity of Whetstone Point thence east to Lazaretto Point. This area is located generally where Northwest Harbor, East Channel joins Patapsco River, Fort McHenry Channel, near Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, MD. This area is bound by a line to the north commencing at position latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N., longitude 076[deg]34'46'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N., longitude 076[deg]34'09'' W., and bound by a line to the south commencing at position latitude 39[deg]15'39'' N., longitude 076[deg]35'23'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]15'26'' N., longitude 076[deg]34'03'' W. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in Sec. 100.501 paragraph (g)(2). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1............. May--last Friday, Blackbeard City of Hampton.... The waters of Sunset Creek and Saturday and Festival, Battle Hampton River shoreline to Sunday and/or of Hampton. shoreline bounded to the north June--1st Friday, by the I-64 Bridge over the Saturday and Hampton River and bounded to the Sunday. south by a line drawn from October--3rd and Hampton River Channel Light 16 4th weekend. (LL 10945), located at latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'24'' W., thence west across the Hampton River to finger pier at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'28'' W. [[Page 63090]] Spectator Vessel Anchorage Areas-- Area A: Located in the upper reaches of the Hampton River, bounded to the south by a line drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 37[deg]01'46.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'21.3'' W., thence east across the river to latitude 37[deg]01'42.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'12.3'' W., and bounded to the north by the I-64 Bridge over the Hampton River. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys. Area B: Located along the eastern side of the Hampton River channel, south of the route 60/ 143 bridge and Joy's Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline that fronts the Riverside Health Center. Bounded by the shoreline and a line drawn between the following points: Latitude 37[deg]01'27.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'23.1'' W., thence south to latitude 37[deg]01'22.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'26.1'' W. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys. 2............. June--1st Friday, Norfolk Harborfest. Norfolk Festevents, The waters of the Elizabeth River Saturday and Ltd. and its branches from shoreline Sunday or 2nd to shoreline, bounded to the Friday, Saturday northwest by a line drawn across and Sunday. the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the north corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36[deg]50'51.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'07.9'' W., and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36[deg]51'00.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W.; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36[deg]50'50.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'07.7'' W., to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36[deg]50'33.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W.; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36[deg]50'13.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'44.8'' W., and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W.; and to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36[deg]50'21.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'14.5'' W., and Norfolk at latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'10'' W. 3............. June--2nd or 3rd Cock Island Race... Portsmouth Boat The waters of the Elizabeth River Saturday. Club & City of and its branches from shoreline Portsmouth, VA. to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the northern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36[deg]50'51.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'07.9'' W. and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36[deg]51'00.3'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W.; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36[deg]50'50.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'07.7'' W., to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36[deg]50'33.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W.; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36[deg]50'13.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'44.8'' W., and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W.; and bounded to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36[deg]50'21.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'14.5'' W., and Norfolk at latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'10'' W. [[Page 63091]] 4............. June--last Saturday RRBA Spring Radar Rappahannock River All waters of Rappahannock River, or July--1st Shootout. Boaters adjacent to Layton, VA, from Saturday. Association (RRBA). shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the west by a line running along longitude 076[deg]58'30'' W., and bounded on the east by a line running along longitude 076[deg]56'00'' W. Buffer area: The waters of Rappahannock River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines described in this section. Spectator area: The regulated area cannot accommodate spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separation between race course and other vessels. Spectators are encouraged to view the race from points along the adjacent shoreline. 5............. July--last Pony Penning Swim.. Chincoteague The waters of Assateague Channel Wednesday and Volunteer Fire from shoreline to shoreline, following Friday; Department. bounded to the east by a line or August--1st drawn from latitude Wednesday and 37[deg]55'01'' N., longitude following Friday. 075[deg]22'40'' W., thence south to latitude 37[deg]54'50'' N., longitude 075[deg]22'46'' W.; and to the southwest by a line drawn from latitude 37[deg]54'54'' N., longitude 075[deg]23'00'' W., thence east to latitude 37[deg]54'49'' N., longitude 075[deg]22'49'' W. 6............. August 1st or 2nd Hampton Cup Regatta Hampton Cup Regatta Regulated enforcement area--All Friday, Saturday Boat Club. waters of Mill Creek, adjacent and Sunday. and north of Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. The regulated area includes the following areas: Race area: All waters within the following boundaries: to the north, a line drawn along latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., to the east a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]18'30'' W., to the south a line drawn parallel with the Fort Monroe shoreline, and west boundary is parallel with the Route 258--East Mercury Boulevard Bridge-causeway. Buffer area A: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude 37[deg]00'43'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'54'' W., thence north along the causeway to latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'52'' W., thence southwest to latitude 37[deg]01'00'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'54'' W., thence south to Route 143 causeway at latitude 37[deg]00'44'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'58'' W., thence east along the shoreline to point of origin. Buffer area B: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'49'' W., thence east to latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W., thence south to latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W., thence west to latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'30'' W., thence north to latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'30'' W., thence west to latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'49'' W., thence north to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W., thence east to latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'14'' W., thence south to latitude 37[deg]00'54'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'14'' W., thence southwest to latitude 37[deg]00'37'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W., thence north to point of origin. 7............. September 1st Hampton Virginia Hampton Bay Days The waters of Sunset Creek and Friday, Saturday Bay Days Festival. Inc. Hampton River shoreline to and Sunday or 2nd shoreline bounded to the north Friday, Saturday by the I-64 Bridge over the and Sunday. Hampton River and bounded to the south by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), located at latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'24'' W., thence west to the finger pier across the river at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'28'' W. 8............. September--last Poquoson Seafood City of Poquoson... The waters of the Back River, Sunday or October-- Festival Workboat Poquoson, Virginia. 1st or 2nd Sunday. Races. [[Page 63092]] Race area: The area is bounded on the north by a line drawn along latitude 37[deg]06'30'' N., bounded on the south by a line drawn along latitude 37[deg]06'15'' N., bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]18'52'' W. and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]19'30'' W. Buffer area: The waters of Back River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines, and 100 yards outwards from the north and south boundary lines described in this section. Spectator area: Is located along the south boundary line of the buffer area described in this section and continues to the south for 300 yards. 9............. June--3rd Saturday Mattaponi Drag Boat Mattaponi Volunteer All waters of Mattaponi River and Sunday or 4th Race. Rescue Squad and immediately adjacent to Rainbow Saturday and Dive Team. Acres Campground, King and Queen Sunday. County, Virginia. The regulated area includes a section of the Mattaponi River approximately three-quarter mile long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076[deg]52'43'' W., near the mouth of Mitchell Hill Creek, and bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076[deg]53'41'' W. just north of Wakema, Virginia. Buffer area: The waters of Mattaponi River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines described in this section. Spectator area: The regulated area cannot accommodate spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separation between race course and other vessels. Spectators are encouraged to view the race from points along the adjacent shoreline. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1............. September--4th or Swim the Loop and Without Limits All waters surrounding Harbor last Saturday and Motts Channel Coaching, Inc. Island, NC including or Sunday. Sprint. Intracoastal waterway, Lees Cut, Banks Channel and Motts Channel. Enforcement area extends approximately 100 yards from the shoreline of Harbor Island and is bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 34[deg]12'55'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'59'' W., thence northeast to latitude 34[deg]13'16'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'39'' W., thence southeast to latitude 34[deg]13'06'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'18'' W., thence east to latitude 34[deg]13'12'' N., longitude 077[deg]47'41'' W., thence southeast to latitude 34[deg]13'06'' N., longitude 077[deg]47'33'' W., thence south to latitude 34[deg]12'31'' N., longitude 077[deg]47'47'' W., thence southwest to latitude 34[deg]12'11'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'01'' W., thence northwest to latitude 34[deg]12'29'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'29'' W., thence north to latitude 34[deg]12'44'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'32'' W., thence northwest to point of origin. 2............. September--3rd, 4th Wilmington YMCA Wilmington, NC, All waters of Motts Channel, from or last Saturday; Triathlon. YMCA. shoreline to shoreline and October--last between Wrightsville Channel Day Saturday; beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located November--1st and at latitude 34[deg]12'17.8'' N., or 2nd Saturday. longitude 077[deg]48'09.1'' W., thence westward to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 30255), located at latitude 34[deg]12'52.1'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'53.5'' W. 3............. August--2nd The Crossing....... Organization to All waters of Lake Gaston, from Saturday. Support the Arts, shoreline to shoreline, directly Infrastructure, under the length of Eaton Ferry and Learning on Bridge (NC State Route 903), Lake Gaston, AKA commencing at the southern O'SAIL. bridge entrance at latitude 36[deg]30'38'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'53'' W., and extending to the northern bridge entrance at latitude 36[deg]31'19'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'33'' W., and bounded to the west by a line drawn parallel and 100 yards from and the western side of Eaton Ferry Bridge near Littleton, NC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ As noted in paragraph (f) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change. [[Page 63093]] PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0 3. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 0 4. Revise section 165.506 to read as follows: Sec. 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District. (a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 and the regulations in this section apply to the fireworks safety zones listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. These regulations will be enforced annually, for the duration of each fireworks event listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. In the case of inclement weather, the event may be conducted on the day following the date listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the enforcement period of the regulation with respect to each safety zone, the geographical area, and other details concerning the nature of the fireworks event will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Coast Guard Patrol Commander or the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. Those personnel are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the safety zone. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges and launch sites on land that operate within the regulated areas contained in the Table to Sec. 165.506 will have a sign affixed to the port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land immediately adjacent to the shoreline and facing the water labeled ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY''. This will provide on scene notice that the safety zone will be enforced on that day. This notice will consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro reflective border. The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10 inch black block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and ``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background. (2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the Fifth Coast Guard District will notify the public of the enforcement of these safety zones by all appropriate means to affect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public. Publication in the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is scheduled to begin, to notify the public. (c) Contact information. Questions about safety zones and related events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940. (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525. (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone, Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 362-4015. (d) Enforcement periods. The safety zones in the Table to Sec. 165.506 will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day a barge with a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign is posted on land adjacent to the shoreline, in a location listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zones during these enforcement periods unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene. The enforcement periods for each Safety Zone in the Table to Sec. 165.506 of this section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in its table. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Table To Sec. 165.506 [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enforcement period(s) Number \1\ Location Safety zone--regulated area ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean 5th. Bethany Beach, DE; within a 500 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]32'08'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'15'' W., adjacent to shoreline of Bethany Beach, DE. 2.................... Labor Day............... Indian River Bay, DE; All waters of the Indian River Bay Safety Zone. within a 700 yard radius of the fireworks launch location on the pier in approximate position latitude 38[deg]36'42'' N., longitude 075[deg]08'18'' W. 3.................... July 2nd, 3rd or 4th.... North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean Rehoboth Beach, DE; within a 360 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]43'01.2'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'21'' W., approximately 400 yards east of Rehoboth Beach, DE. 4.................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean 5th. Avalon, NJ; Safety within a 500 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39[deg]06'19.5'' N., longitude 074[deg]42'02.15'' W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon, NJ. 5.................... July 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, Barnegat Bay, Barnegat The waters of Barnegat Bay within a or September 1st-2nd Township, NJ; Safety 500 yard radius of the fireworks Saturday. Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]44'50'' N., longitude 074[deg]11'21'' W., approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ. [[Page 63094]] 6.................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean 5th. Cape May, NJ; Safety within a 500 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 38[deg]55'36'' N., longitude 074[deg]55'26'' W., immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ. 7.................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Delaware Bay, North All waters of the Delaware Bay within 5th. Cape May, NJ; Safety a 360 yard radius of the fireworks Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'00'' N., longitude 074[deg]58'30'' W. 8.................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Great Egg Harbor Inlet, All waters within a 500 yard radius of 5th. August--3rd Sunday. Margate City, NJ; the fireworks barge in approximate Safety Zone. location latitude 39[deg]19'33'' N., longitude 074[deg]31'28'' W., on the Intracoastal Waterway near Margate City, NJ. 9.................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Metedeconk River, Brick The waters of the Metedeconk River 5th. August every Township, NJ; Safety within a 300 yard radius of the Thursday; September 1st Zone. fireworks launch platform in Thursday. approximate position latitude 40[deg]03'24'' N., longitude 074[deg]06'42'' W., near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ. 10................... July--2nd, 3rd, 4th or North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean 5th. Atlantic City, NJ; within a 500 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge located at latitude 39[deg]20'58'' N., longitude 074[deg]25'58'' W., and within 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at latitude 39[deg]21'2'' N., longitude 074[deg]25'06'' W., near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ. 11................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean 5th. October--1st or Ocean City, NJ; Safety within a 500 yard radius of the 2nd Saturday. Zone. fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39[deg]16'22'' N., longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean City, NJ. 12................... May--4th Saturday....... Barnegat Bay, Ocean All waters of Barnegat Bay within a Township, NJ; Safety 500 yard radius of the fireworks Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]47'33'' N., longitude 074[deg]10'46'' W. 13................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Little Egg Harbor, All waters of Little Egg Harbor within 5th. Parker Island, NJ; a 500 yard radius of the fireworks Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]34'18'' N., longitude 074[deg]14'43'' W., approximately 50 yards north of Parkers Island. 14................... September--3rd Saturday. Delaware River, All waters of the Delaware River near Chester, PA; Safety Chester, PA just south of the Zone. Commodore Barry Bridge within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position latitude 39[deg]49'43.2'' N., longitude 075[deg]22'42'' W. 15................... September--3rd Saturday. Delaware River, All waters of the Delaware River near Essington, PA; Safety Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum Zone. Island within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the approximate position latitude 39[deg]51'18'' N., longitude 075[deg]18'57'' W. 16................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or Delaware River, All waters of Delaware River, adjacent 5th; Columbus Day; Philadelphia, PA; to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA, December 31st, January Safety Zone. bounded from shoreline to shoreline, 1st. bounded on the south by a line running east to west from points along the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude 075[deg]08'28.1'' W., thence to latitude 39[deg]56'29.1'' N., longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W., and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. 17................... July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea All waters of N. Atlantic Ocean within 5th. Isle City, NJ; Safety a 350 yard radius of a fireworks Zone. barge located approximately at position latitude 39[deg]08'49.5'' N., longitude 074[deg]41'25.1'' W., near Sea Isle City, NJ. 18................... April 8th; July 2nd, Rehoboth Bay, DE; All waters within a 500 yard radius of 3rd, 4th or 5th; Safety Zone. a fireworks barge located at position December 31st. latitude 38[deg]41'21'' N., longitude 075[deg]05'00'' W. at Rehoboth Bay near Dewey Beach, DE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.................... April--1st or 2nd Washington Channel, All waters of the Upper Potomac River Saturday. Upper Potomac River, within 170 yards radius of the Washington, DC; Safety fireworks barge in approximate Zone. position latitude 38[deg]52'20.3'' N., longitude 077[deg]01'17.5'' W., located within the Washington Channel in Washington Harbor, DC. 2.................... July 4th; December--1st Severn River and Spa All waters of the Severn River and Spa and 2nd Saturday; Creek, Annapolis, MD; Creek within a 300 yard radius of the December 31st. Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position 38[deg]58'41.76'' N., 076[deg]28'34.2'' W., located near the entrance to Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD. 3.................... July--4th, or Saturday Middle River, Baltimore All waters of the Middle River within before or after County, MD; Safety a 300 yard radius of the fireworks Independence Day Zone. barge in approximate position holiday. latitude 39[deg]17'45'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'49'' W., approximately 300 yards east of Rockaway Beach, near Turkey Point. 4.................... December 31............. Upper Potomac River, All waters of the Upper Potomac River Washington, DC; Safety within a 300 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position 38[deg]48'14'' N., 077[deg]02'10'' W., located near the waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, Virginia. 5.................... June 14th; July 4th; Northwest Harbor (East All waters of the Patapsco River September--2nd Channel), Patapsco within a 300 yard radius of the Saturday; December 31st. River, MD; Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position 39[deg]15'55'' N., 076[deg]34'35'' W., located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor. [[Page 63095]] 6.................... May--2nd or 3rd Thursday Baltimore Inner Harbor, All waters of the Patapsco River or Friday; July 4th; Patapsco River, MD; within a 100 yard radius of the December 31st. Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]17'01'' N., longitude 076[deg]36'31'' W., located at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southwest of pier 3. 7.................... May--2nd or 3rd Thursday Baltimore Inner Harbor, The waters of the Patapsco River or Friday; July 4th Patapsco River, MD; within a 100 yard radius of December 31st. Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 39[deg]17'04'' N., longitude 076[deg]36'36'' W., located in Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1. 8.................... July 4th; December 31st. Northwest Harbor (West All waters of the Patapsco River Channel) Patapsco within a 300 yard radius of the River, MD; Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]16'21'' N., longitude 076[deg]34'38'' W., located adjacent to the West Channel of Northwest Harbor. 9.................... July--4th, or Saturday Patuxent River, Calvert All waters of the Patuxent River before or after County, MD; Safety within a 200 yard radius of the Independence Day Zone. fireworks barge located at latitude holiday. 38[deg]19'17'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'45'' W., approximately 800 feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD. 10................... July 3rd................ Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Beach, MD; within a 200 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'36'' N., longitude 076[deg]31'30'' W., and within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'28'' N., longitude 076[deg]31'29'' W., located near Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. 11................... July 4th................ Choptank River, All waters of the Choptank River Cambridge, MD; Safety within a 300 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks launch site at Great Marsh Point, located at latitude 38[deg]35'06'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'46'' W. 12................... July--2nd, 3rd or last Potomac River, Fairview All waters of the Potomac River within Saturday. Beach, Charles County, a 300 yard radius of the fireworks MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]19'57'' N., longitude 077[deg]14'40'' W., located north of the shoreline at Fairview Beach, Virginia. 13................... May--last Saturday; July Potomac River, Charles All waters of the Potomac River within 4th. County, MD; Mount an area bound by a line drawn from Vernon, Safety Zone. the following points: latitude 38[deg]42'30'' N., longitude 077[deg]04'47'' W.; thence to latitude 38[deg]42'18'' N., longitude 077[deg]04'42'' W.; thence to latitude 38[deg]42'11'' N., longitude 077[deg]05'10'' W.; thence to latitude 38[deg]42'22'' N., longitude 077[deg]05'12'' W.; thence to point of origin located along the Potomac River shoreline at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Fairfax County, VA. 14................... October--1st Saturday... Dukeharts Channel, All waters of the Potomac River within Potomac River, MD; a 300 yard radius of the fireworks Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]13'27'' N., longitude 076[deg]44'48'' W., located adjacent to Dukeharts Channel near Coltons Point, Maryland. 15................... July--day before Potomac River, National All waters of the Potomac River within Independence Day Harbor, MD; Safety an area bound by a line drawn from holiday and July 4th; Zone. the following points: latitude November--3rd Thursday, 38[deg]47'13'' N., longitude 3rd Saturday and last 077[deg]00'58'' W., thence to Friday; December--1st, latitude 38[deg]46'51'' N., longitude 2nd and 3rd Friday. 077[deg]01'15'' W., thence to latitude 38[deg]47'25'' N., longitude 077[deg]01'33'' W., thence to latitude 38[deg]47'32'' N., longitude 077[deg]01'08'' W., thence to the point of origin, located at National Harbor, Maryland. 16................... Sunday before or after Susquehanna River, All waters of the Susquehanna River July 4th, July 4th. Havre de Grace, MD; within a 300 yard radius of Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 39[deg]32'06'' N., longitude 076[deg]05'22'' W., located on the island at Millard Tydings Memorial Park. 17................... June and July--Saturday Miles River, St. All waters of the Miles River within a before Independence Day Michaels, MD; Safety 200 yard radius of approximate holiday. Zone. position latitude 38[deg]47'42'' N., longitude 076[deg]12'51'' W., located at the entrance to Long Haul Creek. 18................... July 3rd................ Tred Avon River, All waters of the Tred Avon River Oxford, MD; Safety within a 150 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'24'' N., longitude 076[deg]10'37'' W., approximately 500 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD. 19................... July 3rd................ Northeast River, North All waters of the Northeast River East, MD; Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]35'26'' N., longitude 075[deg]57'00'' W., approximately 400 yards south of North East Community Park. 20................... July--1st, 2nd or 3rd Upper Potomac River, All waters of the Upper Potomac River Saturday. Washington, D.C.; within a 300 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position 38[deg]48'38'' N., 077[deg]01'56'' W., located east of Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, Virginia. 21................... March through October, Anacostia River, All waters of the Anacostia River at the conclusion of Washington, DC; Safety within a 150 yard radius of the evening MLB games at Zone. fireworks barge in approximate Washington Nationals position latitude 38[deg]52'13'' N., Ball Park. longitude 077[deg]00'16'' W., located near the Washington Nationals Ball Park. 22................... June--last Saturday or Potomac River, Prince All waters of the Potomac River within July--1st Saturday; William County, VA; a 200 yard radius of the fireworks July--3rd, 4th or last Safety Zone. barge in approximate position Saturday or September-- latitude 38[deg]34'09'' N., longitude Saturday before Labor 077[deg]15'32'' W., located near Day (observed). Cherry Hill, Virginia. [[Page 63096]] 23................... July 4th................ North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean Ocean City, MD; Safety in an area bound by the following Zone. points: latitude 38[deg]19'39.9'' N., longitude 075[deg]05'03.2'' W.; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'36.7'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'53.5'' W.; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'45.6'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'49.3'' W.; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'49.1'' N., longitude 075[deg]05'00.5'' W.; thence to point of origin. The size of the safety zone extends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks launch area located at the high water mark on the beach. 24................... May--Sunday before Isle of Wight Bay, All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within Memorial Day Ocean City, MD; Safety a 200 yard radius of the fireworks (observed). June 29th; Zone. barge in approximate position July 4th and July every latitude 38[deg]22'31'' N., longitude Sunday. August--1st 075[deg]04'34'' W. Sunday and Sunday before Labor Day (observed). 25................... July 4th................ Assawoman Bay, Fenwick All waters of Assawoman Bay within a Island--Ocean City, 360 yard radius of the fireworks MD; Safety Zone. launch location on the pier at the West end of Northside Park, in approximate position latitude 38[deg]25'55'' N., longitude 075[deg]03'53'' W. 26................... July 4th; December 31st. Baltimore Harbor, All waters of Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore Inner Patapsco River, within a 280 yard Harbor, MD; Safety radius of a fireworks barge in Zone. approximate position latitude 39[deg]16'36.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]35'53.8'' W., located northwest of the Domino Sugar refinery wharf at Baltimore, Maryland. 27................... Thursday before July 4th Chester River, Kent All waters of Chester River, Kent (observed); and or July Island Narrows, MD, Narrows North Approach, within a 300 4th. Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Kent Island in approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'44.4'' N., longitude 076[deg]14'51.7'' W., in Queen Anne's County, MD. 28................... Sunday before or after Susquehanna River, All waters of the Susquehanna River July 4th, July 4th. Havre de Grace, MD; within a 300 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]32'42'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'29'' W., located east of the waterfront at Havre de Grace, MD. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.................... July 4th................ Linkhorn Bay, Virginia All waters of the Linkhorn Bay within Beach, VA, Safety Zone. a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36[deg]52'20'' N., longitude 076[deg]00'38'' W., located near the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 2.................... September--last Friday York River, West Point, All waters of the York River near West or October--1st Friday. VA, Safety Zone. Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display located in approximate position latitude 37[deg]31'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]47'19'' W. 3.................... July 4th................ York River, Yorktown, All waters of the York River within a VA, Safety Zone. 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37[deg]14'14'' N., longitude 076[deg]30'02'' W., located near Yorktown, Virginia. 4.................... July 4th, July 5th, July James River, Newport All waters of the James River within a 6th, or July 7th. News, VA, Safety Zone. 325 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 36[deg]58'30'' N., longitude 076[deg]26'19'' W., located in the vicinity of the Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia. 5.................... June--4th Friday; July-- Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 1st Friday; July 4th. Norfolk, VA, Safety within a 400 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks display located in position latitude 36[deg]57'21'' N., longitude 076[deg]150'0'' W., located near Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6.................... July 4th or 5th......... Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400 Virginia Beach, VA, yard radius of the fireworks display Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 36[deg]55'02'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'27'' W., located at the First Landing State Park at Virginia Beach, Virginia. 7.................... July 4th; December 31st, Elizabeth River, All waters of the Elizabeth River January--1st. Southern Branch, Southern Branch in an area bound by Norfolk, VA, Safety the following points: latitude Zone. 36[deg]50'54.8'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'10.7'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]51'7.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'01'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'45.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'44.2'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'29.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'23.2'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'7.7'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'32.3'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]49'58'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'28.6'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]49'52.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'43.8'' W.; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'27.2'' N., longitude 076[deg]17'45.3'' W. thence to the point of origin. 8.................... July--3rd Saturday...... John H. Kerr Reservoir, All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir Clarksville, VA, within a 400 yard radius of Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 36[deg]37'51'' N., longitude 078[deg]32'50'' W., located near the center span of the State Route 15 Highway Bridge. 9.................... June, July, August, and North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean September--every Virginia Beach, VA, within a 1000 yard radius of the Wednesday, Thursday, Safety Zone A. center located near the shoreline at Friday, Saturday and approximate position latitude Sunday. July 4th. 36[deg]51'12'' N., longitude 075[deg]58'06'' W., located off the beach between 17th and 31st streets. [[Page 63097]] 10................... September--last Saturday North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean or October--1st VA Beach, VA, Safety within a 350 yard radius of Saturday. Zone B. approximate position latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N., longitude 075[deg]58'09'' W., located on the 14th Street Fishing Pier. 11................... Friday, Saturday and North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean Sunday Labor Day VA Beach, VA, Safety within a 350 yard radius of Weekend. Zone C. approximate position latitude 36[deg]49'55'' N., longitude 075[deg]58'00'' W., located off the beach between 2nd and 6th streets. 12................... July 4th................ Nansemond River, All waters of the Nansemond River Suffolk, VA, Safety within a 350 yard radius of Zone. approximate position latitude 36[deg]44'27'' N., longitude 076[deg]34'42'' W., located near Constant's Wharf in Suffolk, VA. 13................... July 4th................ Chickahominy River, All waters of the Chickahominy River Williamsburg, VA, within a 400 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37[deg]14'50'' N., longitude 076[deg]52'17'' W., near Barrets Point, Virginia. 14................... July--3rd, 4th and 5th.. Great Wicomico River, All waters of the Great Wicomico River Mila, VA, Safety Zone. located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]50'31'' N., longitude 076[deg]19'42'' W. near Mila, Virginia. 15................... July--1st Friday, Cockrell's Creek, All waters of Cockrell's Creek located Saturday and Sunday. Reedville, VA, Safety within a 140 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]49'54'' N., longitude 076[deg]16'44'' W. near Reedville, Virginia. 16................... May--last Sunday........ James River, Richmond, All waters of the James River located VA, Safety Zone. within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]31'13.1'' N., longitude 077[deg]25'07.84'' W. near Richmond, Virginia. 17................... June--last Saturday..... Rappahannock River, All waters of the Rappahannock River Tappahannock, VA, located within a 140 yard radius of Safety Zone. the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]55'12'' N., longitude 076[deg]49'12'' W. near Tappahannock, Virginia. 18................... July 4th, August--1st Cape Charles Harbor, All waters of Cape Charles Harbor Friday, Saturday and Cape Charles, VA, located within a 125 yard radius of Sunday, and December Safety Zone. the fireworks display at approximate 31st. position latitude 37[deg]15'46.5'' N., longitude 076[deg]01'30.3'' W. near Cape Charles, Virginia. 19................... July 3rd or 4th......... Pagan River, All waters of the Pagan River located Smithfield, VA, Safety within a 140 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36[deg]59'18'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'45'' W. near Smithfield, Virginia. 20................... July 4th................ Sandbridge Shores, All waters of Sandbridge Shores Virginia Beach, VA, located within a 100 yard radius of Safety Zone. the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36[deg]4324.9'' N., longitude 075[deg]5624.9'' W. near Virginia Beach, Virginia. 21................... July 4th, 5th or 6th.... Chesapeake Bay, All waters of Chesapeake Bay located Virginia Beach, VA, within a 200 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36[deg]5458.18'' N., longitude 076[deg]0644.3'' W. near Virginia Beach, Virginia. 22................... July 3rd, 4th and 5th... Urbanna Creek, Urbanna, All waters of Urbanna Creek within a VA; Safety Zone. 120 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 37[deg]38'09'' N., longitude 076[deg]34'03'' W., located on land near the east shoreline of Urbanna Creek and south of Bailey Point. 23................... April--August, every Elizabeth River Eastern All waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth Friday and Saturday; Branch, Norfolk, VA; River within the area along the July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and Safety Zone. shoreline immediately adjacent to 5th; last Sunday in Harbor Park Stadium ball park and August; and Friday, outward into the river bound by a Saturday and Sunday of line drawn from latitude Labor day weekend. 36[deg]50'30'' N., longitude 076[deg]16'39.9'' W., thence south to 36[deg]50'26.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]16'39'' W., thence northwest to 36[deg]50'28.8'' N., longitude 076[deg]16'49.1'' W., thence north to 36[deg]50'30.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]16'48.6'' W., thence east along the shoreline to point of origin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.................... July 4th; October--1st Morehead City Harbor All waters of the Morehead City Harbor Saturday. Channel, NC, Safety Channel that fall within a 360 yard Zone. radius of latitude 34[deg]43'01'' N., longitude 076[deg]42'59.6'' W., a position located at the west end of Sugar Loaf Island, NC. 2.................... April--2nd Saturday; Cape Fear River, All waters of the Cape Fear River July 4th; August--3rd Wilmington, NC, Safety within an area bound by a line drawn Monday; October--1st Zone. from the following points: latitude Saturday. 34[deg]13'54'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W.; thence northeast to latitude 34[deg]13'57'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'05'' W.; thence north to latitude 34[deg]14'11'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'07'' W.; thence northwest to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'19'' W.; thence east to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W.; thence southeast to latitude 34[deg]14'07'' N., longitude 077[deg]57'00'' W.; thence south to latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N., longitude 077[deg]56'58'' W.; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. 3.................... July 1st Saturday and Green Creek and Smith All waters of Green Creek and Smith July 4th. Creek, Oriental, NC, Creek that fall within a 300 yard Safety Zone. radius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 35[deg]01'29.6'' N., longitude 076[deg]42'10.4'' W., located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vicinity of Oriental, NC. 4.................... July 4th................ Pasquotank River, All waters of the Pasquotank River Elizabeth City, NC, within a 300 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks launch barge in approximate position latitude 36[deg]17'47'' N., longitude 076[deg]12'17'' W., located approximately 400 yards north of Cottage Point, NC. [[Page 63098]] 5.................... July 4th, or July 5th... Currituck Sound, All waters of the Currituck Sound Corolla, NC, Safety within a 300 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 36[deg]22'23.8'' N., longitude 075[deg]49'56.3'' W., located near Whale Head Bay. 6.................... July 4th; November--3rd Middle Sound, Figure All waters of the Figure Eight Island Saturday. Eight Island, NC, Causeway Channel from latitude Safety Zone. 34[deg]16'32'' N., longitude 077[deg]45'32'' W., thence east along the marsh to latitude 34[deg]16'19'' N., longitude 077[deg]44'55'' W., thence south to the causeway at latitude 34[deg]16'16'' N., longitude 077[deg]44'58'' W., thence west along the shoreline to latitude 34[deg]16'29'' N., longitude 077[deg]45'34'' W., thence back to the point of origin. 7.................... June--2nd Saturday; July Pamlico River, All waters of Pamlico River and Tar 4th. Washington, NC, Safety River within a 300 yard radius of Zone. latitude 35[deg]32'25'' N., longitude 077[deg]03'42'' W., a position located on the southwest shore of the Pamlico River, Washington, NC. 8.................... July 4th................ Neuse River, New Bern, All waters of the Neuse River within a NC, Safety Zone. 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 35[deg]06'07.1'' N., longitude 077[deg]01'35.8'' W.; located 420 yards north of the New Bern, Twin Span, high-rise bridge. 9.................... July 4th................ Edenton Bay, Edenton, All waters within a 300 yard radius of NC, Safety Zone. position latitude 36[deg]03'04'' N., longitude 076[deg]36'18'' W., approximately 150 yards south of the entrance to Queen Anne Creek, Edenton, NC. 10................... July 4th. November-- Motts Channel, Banks All waters of Motts Channel within a Saturday following Channel, Wrightsville 500 yard radius of the fireworks Thanksgiving Day. Beach, NC, Safety Zone. launch site in approximate position latitude 34[deg]12'29'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'27'' W., approximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 11................... July 4th................ Cape Fear River, All waters of the Cape Fear River Southport, NC, Safety within a 600 yard radius of the Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 33[deg]54'40'' N., longitude 078[deg]01'18'' W., approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC. 12................... July 4th................ Big Foot Slough, All waters of Big Foot Slough within a Ocracoke, NC, Safety 300 yard radius of the fireworks Zone. launch site in approximate position latitude 35[deg]06'54'' N., longitude 075[deg]59'24'' W., approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance Channel at Ocracoke, NC. 13................... August--1st Tuesday..... New River, All waters of the New River within a Jacksonville, NC, 300 yard radius of the fireworks Safety Zone. launch site in approximate position latitude 34[deg]44'45'' N., longitude 077[deg]26'18'' W., approximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge, Jacksonville, North Carolina. 14................... July 4th................ Pantego Creek, All waters on the Pantego Creek within Belhaven, NC, Safety a 200 yard radius of the launch site Zone. on land at position 35[deg]32'35'' N., 076[deg]37'46'' W. 15................... July 4th................ Atlantic Intracoastal All waters of the Atlantic Waterway, Swansboro, Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 NC, Safety Zone. yard radius of approximate position latitude 34[deg]41'02'' N., longitude 077[deg]07'04'' W., located on Pelican Island. 16................... September--4th or last Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, All waters of Shallowbag Bay within a Saturday. NC; Safety Zone. 200 yard radius of a fireworks barge anchored at latitude 35[deg]54'31'' N., longitude 075[deg]39'42'' W. 17................... May--3rd Saturday....... Pasquotank River; All waters of the Pasquotank River Elizabeth City, NC; within a 300 yard radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge at latitude 36[deg]17'47'' N., longitude 076[deg]12'17'' W., located north of Cottage Point at the shoreline of the Pasquotank River. 18................... October--2nd Saturday... Atlantic Intracoastal All waters of the Atlantic Waterway; Bogue Inlet, Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 Swansboro, NC; Safety yard radius of the fireworks launch Zone. site at latitude 34[deg]41'02'' N., longitude 077[deg]07'04'' W., located at Bogue Inlet, near Swansboro, NC. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ As noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change. Dated: August 24, 2016. Meredith L. Austin, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. 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■ 9. In § 100.135, revise paragraph (d) to (2) Hostile environment harassment. Dated: August 18, 2016.
read as follows: Hostile environment harassment refers Gustavo Velasquez,
to unwelcome conduct that is Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and
§ 100.135 Unlawful practices in the selling,
brokering, or appraising of residential real
sufficiently severe or pervasive as to Equal Opportunity.
property. interfere with: The availability, sale, [FR Doc. 2016–21868 Filed 9–13–16; 8:45 am]
rental, or use or enjoyment of a BILLING CODE 4210–67–P
* * * * *
dwelling; the terms, conditions, or
(d) Practices which are unlawful
privileges of the sale or rental, or the
under this section include, but are not
limited to: provision or enjoyment of services or DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
(1) Using an appraisal of residential facilities in connection therewith; or the SECURITY
real property in connection with the availability, terms, or conditions of a
sale, rental, or financing of any dwelling residential real estate-related Coast Guard
where the person knows or reasonably transaction. Hostile environment
should know that the appraisal harassment does not require a change in 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165
improperly takes into consideration the economic benefits, terms, or
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0854]
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, conditions of the dwelling or housing-
familial status, or national origin. related services or facilities, or of the RIN 1625–AA00, AA08
(2) Conditioning the terms of an residential real-estate transaction.
Special Local Regulations and Safety
appraisal of residential real property in (i) Totality of the circumstances. Zones; Recurring Marine Events and
connection with the sale, rental, or Whether hostile environment Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth
financing of a dwelling on a person’s harassment exists depends upon the Coast Guard District
response to harassment because of race, totality of the circumstances.
color, religion, sex, handicap, familial (A) Factors to be considered to AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
status, or national origin. ACTION: Final rule.
determine whether hostile environment
■ 10. In § 100.400, add paragraph (c)(6) harassment exists include, but are not
to read as follows: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is issuing a
limited to, the nature of the conduct, the
final rule that revises the list of special
§ 100.400 Prohibited interference, coercion context in which the incident(s)
local regulations and safety zones
or intimidation. occurred, the severity, scope, frequency,
established for recurring marine events
* * * * * duration, and location of the conduct, and fireworks displays that take place
(c) * * * and the relationships of the persons within the Fifth Coast Guard District
(6) Retaliating against any person involved. area of responsibility. This rule revises
because that person reported a (B) Neither psychological nor physical the listing of events that informs the
discriminatory housing practice to a harm must be demonstrated to prove public of regularly scheduled marine
housing provider or other authority. that a hostile environment exists. parades, regattas, other organized water
■ 11. Add subpart H, consisting of Evidence of psychological or physical events, and fireworks displays that
§ 100.600, to read as follows: harm may, however, be relevant in require additional safety measures
determining whether a hostile provided by regulations. Under this
Subpart H— Quid Pro Quo and Hostile environment existed and, if so, the rule, the list of recurring marine events
Environment Harassment amount of damages to which an requiring special local regulations or
aggrieved person may be entitled. safety zones is updated with revisions,
§ 100.600 Quid pro quo and hostile
environment harassment. (C) Whether unwelcome conduct is additional events, and removal of events
sufficiently severe or pervasive as to that no longer take place in the Fifth
(a) General. Quid pro quo and hostile Coast Guard District. When these
environment harassment because of create a hostile environment is
evaluated from the perspective of a regulations are enforced, certain
race, color, religion, sex, familial status, restrictions are placed on marine traffic
national origin or handicap may violate reasonable person in the aggrieved
in specified areas. This rulemaking
sections 804, 805, 806 or 818 of the Act, person’s position.
project promotes efficiency by
depending on the conduct. The same (ii) Title VII affirmative defense. The eliminating the need to produce a
conduct may violate one or more of affirmative defense to an employer’s separate rule for each individual
these provisions. vicarious liability for hostile recurring event, and serves to provide
(1) Quid pro quo harassment. Quid environment harassment by a supervisor notice of the known recurring events
pro quo harassment refers to an under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requiring a special local regulation or
unwelcome request or demand to of 1964 does not apply to cases brought safety zone throughout the year.
engage in conduct where submission to pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. DATES: This rule is effective October 14,
the request or demand, either explicitly
or implicitly, is made a condition (b) Type of conduct. Harassment can 2016.
related to: The sale, rental or availability be written, verbal, or other conduct, and ADDRESSES: To view documents
of a dwelling; the terms, conditions, or does not require physical contact. mentioned in this preamble as being
privileges of the sale or rental, or the (c) Number of incidents. A single available in the docket, go to http://
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provision of services or facilities in incident of harassment because of race, www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015–
connection therewith; or the color, religion, sex, familial status, 0854 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
availability, terms, or conditions of a national origin, or handicap may ‘‘SEARCH’’. Click on Open Docket
residential real estate-related constitute a discriminatory housing Folder on the line associated with this
transaction. An unwelcome request or practice, where the incident is rule.
demand may constitute quid pro quo sufficiently severe to create a hostile FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
harassment even if a person acquiesces environment, or evidences a quid pro you have questions about this
in the unwelcome request or demand. quo. rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens,
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Fifth Coast Guard District, Prevention these regulatory updates in a single sponsor, fireworks operator, fire
Division, (757) 398–6204, rulemaking promotes administrative department, police department,
Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil. efficiency and reduces costs involved in Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ),
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: producing a separate rule for each and other appropriate entities. The
individual recurring event. This action definition of ‘‘Authority Having
I. Table of Abbreviations also provides the public with notice Jurisdiction (AHJ)’’ is in accordance
CFR Code of Federal Regulations through publication in the Federal with NFPA 1123 which states, ‘‘The
COTP Captain of the Port Register of future recurring marine organization, office, or individual
DHS Department of Homeland Security events and fireworks displays and their responsible for approving equipment,
FR Federal Register accompanying regulations, special local materials, an installation, or a
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
regulations and safety zones. This rule procedure.’’ It is incumbent upon the
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code provides separate tables for each Coast event sponsor and or fireworks operator
USCG United States Coast Guard Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast to consult with AHJ regarding fireworks
Guard District. display boundaries for restricted areas
II. Background Information and when seeking a fireworks permit. Under
Regulatory History IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
and the Rule this arrangement the fireworks operator
The special local regulations listed in should provide a copy of the fireworks
33 CFR 100.501 and safety zones in 33 As noted above, we received one permit issued by the AHJ to the COTP
CFR 165.506 were last amended on comment on the Interim final rule to confirm compliance with local
April 16, 2015 (80 FR 20418). The Coast published April 22, 2016. The government regulations, ordinances and
Guard published an interim final rule respondent comment addressed a NFPA codes. The safety guidance
and request for comments on April 22, concern that ‘‘Any permits for provided in NAVIGATION AND
2016 (81 FR 23605). During the Fireworks Displays must have VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO.
comment period that ended July 21, boundaries set no closer than 500 yards 702, dated June 18, 2002 sets forth Coast
2016 we received one comment. from any fuel depot, shipyard, marina, Guard policy used by USCG Captains of
cargo facility that handles hazardous or the Port; this document may be viewed
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule flammable cargo or any ‘‘facility’’ that in the docket.
The Coast Guard issues this handles hazardous or flammable
rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. materials.’’ The commenter suggested Special Local Regulations
1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 that the safety zone radius should be a
This rule adds 4 new special local
CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; distance of 500 yards plus the expected
regulations for marine events, removes 8
Department of Homeland Security radius of the ‘‘hot’’ area created by the
regulations and revises 18 previously
Delegation No. 0170.1. fireworks display.
No changes were made to the rule established regulations for marine
The Coast Guard regularly updates
special local regulations and safety based upon this comment; however the events listed in the Table to § 100.501.
zones established for recurring marine Coast Guard recognizes the importance Other than changes to the dates and
events and fireworks displays that take of appropriate controls on fireworks locations of certain events, the other
place either on or over the navigable displays that take place over and or provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain
waters of the United States. Under that adjacent to navigable waters of the unchanged.
rule, the list of recurring marine events United States. Accordingly USCG This rule provides additional
requiring special local regulations or authority and oversight is based on information about regulated areas and
safety zones is updated with revisions, current Federal regulations, applicable the restrictions that apply to mariners
additional events, and removal of events National Fire Protection Association and new terms including ‘‘Race Area’’,
that no longer take place within the (NFPA) codes, and lessons learned from ‘‘Spectator Area’’ and ‘‘Buffer Zone’’.
Fifth Coast Guard District. The Fifth accident report findings. We believe The 24 hour contact phone numbers are
Coast Guard District area of these recommendations provide a more updated for Coast Guard Sectors
responsibility is defined in 33 CFR 3.25. thorough and nuanced safety area than Delaware Bay and North Carolina.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to a blanket radius requirement. The CG The Coast Guard revises regulations at
ensure the safety of persons, vessels and Captain of the Port (COTP) ensures 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 4 new special
the navigable waters within close safety of persons and vessels on local regulations. The special local
proximity to marine events and or navigable waters of the United States in regulations are listed in Table 1,
fireworks displays before, during, and close proximity to fireworks events including reference by section as
after the scheduled event. Publishing through coordination with event printed in the Table to § 100.501.
TABLE 1
[Special local regulated areas added to 33 CFR 100.501]
Table to § 100.501 section Location
1. (b.) 22 .................................................. Choptank River, Cambridge, MD.
2. (b.) 23 .................................................. Breton Bay, Leonardtown, MD.
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3. (b.) 24 .................................................. Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD.
4. (d.) 1 .................................................... Atlantic ICW, Lees Cut, Banks Channel, Motts Channel, surrounding Harbor Island, NC.
The Coast Guard amends regulations following 8 special local regulated areas
at 33 CFR 100.501 by disestablishing the listed in Table 2.
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TABLE 2
[Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501]
Date(s) Event Regulated area
1. September—2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday, Sunset Lake All waters of Sunset Lake, New Jersey, from shoreline to shoreline, south of
Saturday and Sunday; October—1st Hydrofest. latitude 38°58′32″ N.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
2. October—2nd Saturday and Sunday ... The Liberty Grand The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden,
Prix. NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman
Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
3. June—2nd, 3rd, 4th or last Saturday Thunder on the All waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the following points: Latitude 38°57′52″
and Sunday or August—1st Saturday Narrows. N., longitude 076°14′48″ W., thence to latitude 38°58′02″ N., longitude
and Sunday. 076°15′05″ W., thence to latitude 38°57′38″ N., longitude 076°15′29″ W.,
thence to latitude 38°57′28″ N., longitude 076°15′23″ W., thence to point of
origin at latitude 38°57′52″ N., longitude 076°14′48″ W.
4. September—2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday, Chesapeake Chal- All waters of the Patuxent River, within boundary lines connecting the following
Saturday and Sunday. October—1st lenge/Solomons positions; originating near north entrance of MD Route 4 bridge, latitude
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Offshore Grand 38°19′45″ N., longitude 076°28′06″ W., thence southwest to south entrance
Prix. of MD Route 4 bridge, latitude 38°19′24″ N., longitude 076°28′30″ W.,
thence south to a point near the shoreline, latitude 38°18′32″ N., longitude
076°28′14″ W., thence southeast to a point near the shoreline, latitude
38°17′38″ N., longitude 076°27′26″ W., thence northeast to latitude
38°18′00″ N., longitude 076°26′41″ W., thence northwest to latitude
38°18′59″ N., longitude 076°27′20″ W., located at Solomons, MD, thence
continuing northwest and parallel to shoreline to point of origin.
5. June—3rd, 4th or last Sunday ............. Coastal Aquatics All waters of the Nanticoke River, including Bivalve Channel and Bivalve Har-
Swim Team bor, bounded by a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at latitude
Open Water 38°18′00″ N., longitude 075°54′00″ W., thence westerly to latitude 38°18′00″
Summer Shore N., longitude 075°55′00″ W., thence northerly to latitude 38°20′00″ N., lon-
Swim. gitude 075°53′48″ W., thence easterly to latitude 38°19′42″ N., longitude
075°52′54″ W.
6. June—1st Saturday and Sunday ......... Carolina Cup Re- The specified waters of Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City, NC.
gatta.
7. August—1st Friday, Saturday and SBIP—Fountain The specified waters of the Pamlico River including Chocowinity Bay, NC.
Sunday. Powerboats Kilo
Run and Super
Boat Grand Prix.
8. September—3rd and or 4th or last Crystal Coast The specified waters of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Morehead City, NC.
Sunday. Grand Prix.
This rule revises 18 preexisting change to marine event date(s) and/or Table 3, with reference by section as
special local regulations that involves coordinates. These events are listed in printed in the Table to § 100.501.
TABLE 3
[Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
Revision
Table to § 100.501 section Location (date/coordinates)
1. (a.) 4 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ ....................................................... coordinates.
2. (a.) 6 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Seaside Heights—Normandy Beach, NJ ................ coordinates.
3. (a.) 7 ............................................ Manasquan River and N. Atlantic Ocean, Asbury Park—Seaside dates, coordinates.
Park, NJ.
4. (a.) 8 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ ....................................................... dates.
5. (a.) 12 .......................................... New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, near Atlantic City, NJ ................... dates.
6. (b.) 1 ............................................ Severn River, Annapolis, MD ................................................................ coordinates.
7. (b.) 2 ............................................ Severn River, Annapolis, MD ................................................................ dates.
8. (b.) 7 ............................................ Severn River, Annapolis, MD ................................................................ coordinates.
9. (b.) 10 .......................................... Nanticoke River, Sharptown, MD .......................................................... coordinates.
10. (b.) 17 ........................................ Spa Creek, Severn River, Annapolis, MD ............................................. coordinates.
11. (b.) 18 ........................................ Patuxent River, Solomons, MD ............................................................. dates.
12. (b.) 19 ........................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD ....................................................... dates, coordinates.
13. (b.) 20 ........................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD ....................................................... date, coordinates.
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14. (c.) 1 .......................................... Sunset Creek, Hampton River, Hampton, VA ....................................... dates.
15. (c.) 4 .......................................... Rappahannock River, Layton, VA ......................................................... coordinates.
16. (c.) 6 .......................................... Mill Creek, Hampton, VA ....................................................................... coordinates.
17. (c.) 8 .......................................... Back River, Poquoson, VA .................................................................... dates, coordinates.
18. (c.) 9 .......................................... Mattaponi River, Wakema, VA .............................................................. coordinates.
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Based on the nature of marine events, under 46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110, This rule prevents vessels from
large number of participants and (subchapter K or T vessels) are eligible entering, transiting, mooring or
spectators, and event locations, the for access to the designated spectator anchoring within areas specifically
Coast Guard has determined that the area as directed by the marine event designated as regulated areas during the
events listed in this rule could pose a Patrol Commander. periods of enforcement unless
risk to participants or waterway users if Owners or operators of vessels that authorized by the Captain of the Port
normal vessel traffic were to interfere meet the requirements of subchapter K (COTP), or designated Coast Guard
with the event. Possible hazards include or T vessels may request access to the Patrol Commander. The designated
risks of injury or death resulting from Severn River spectator area for the U.S. ‘‘Patrol Commander’’ includes Coast
near or actual contact among participant Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty
vessels and spectator vessels or by contacting the City of Annapolis officer who has been designated by the
mariners traversing through the Harbormaster Office, at telephone (410)
regulated area. In order to protect the COTP to act on their behalf. On-scene
263–7973 or email at harbormaster@ Patrol Commander may be augmented
safety of all waterway users including annapolis.gov. Application must be
event participants and spectators, this by local, State or Federal officials
made no later than seven days prior to authorized to act in support of the Coast
rule establishes special local regulations the date of the event. Applicants will be
for the time and location of each marine Guard.
notified by the Captain of the Port or
event. Safety Zones
representative regarding status of
This rule provides designated
spectator areas for commercial small applications generally the Friday before
the date of the event. This rule adds 4 new safety zones,
passenger vessels at certain marine and revises 22 previously established
event(s). The purpose of a commercial Owners or operators of vessels that safety zones listed in the Table to
small passenger vessel spectator area is meet the requirements of subchapter K § 165.506. Other than changes to the
to ensure the safe operation of or T vessels may request access to the dates and locations of certain safety
commercial vessels that carry a greater Patapsco River spectator area for the zones, the other provisions in 33 CFR
number of passengers onboard and Baltimore Air Show by contacting Sail
165.506 remain unchanged.
operating within the widespread, high Baltimore at telephone (410) 522–7300
capacity spectator fleet at marine events. or email at info@sailbaltimore.org. The Coast Guard revises the
These spectator areas facilitate direct Application must be made no later than regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by adding
and unobstructed accesses for first ten days prior to the date of the event. 4 new safety zone locations to the
responders should an emergency occur Applicants will be notified by the permanent regulations listed in this
aboard one of the higher capacity Captain of the Port or representative section. The new safety zones are listed
commercial passenger vessels. regarding status of applications in Table 4, including reference by
Commercial passenger vessels holding a generally the Friday before the date of section as printed in the Table to
valid Certificate of Inspection issued the event. § 165.506.
TABLE 4
[Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506]
Table to § 165.506 section Location
1. (a.) 17 .................................................. N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City, NJ.
2. (a.) 18 .................................................. Rehoboth Bay, Dewey Beach, DE.
3. (b.) 27 .................................................. Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD.
4. (b.) 28 .................................................. Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD.
The rule revises 22 preexisting safety date(s) and coordinates. These revised reference by section as printed in the
zones that involves change to event safety zones are shown in Table 5, with Table to § 165.506.
TABLE 5
[Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
Revision
Table to § 165.506 section Location (date/coordinates)
1. (a.) 1 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Bethany Beach, DE ................................................. dates.
2. (a.) 3 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, DE .............................................. dates.
3. (a.) 4 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ ............................................................... dates.
4. (a.) 5 ............................................ Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ ................................................. dates.
5. (a.) 6 ............................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ ......................................................... dates.
6. (a.) 7 ............................................ Delaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ ..................................................... dates.
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7. (a.) 8 ............................................ Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Margate City, NJ ............................................. dates.
8. (a.) 9 ............................................ Metedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ ................................................ dates.
9. (a.) 10 .......................................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ ....................................................... dates.
10. (a.) 11 ........................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ ........................................................ dates.
11. (a.) 13 ........................................ Little Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ ..................................................... dates.
12. (a.) 16 ........................................ Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA ......................................................... dates.
13. (b.) 2 .......................................... Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD ....................................... coordinates.
14. (b.) 4 .......................................... Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC ................................................ dates/coordinates.
15. (b.) 5 .......................................... Northwest Harbor (East Channel), Patapsco River, MD ....................... coordinates.
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TABLE 5—Continued
[Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
Revision
Table to § 165.506 section Location (date/coordinates)
16. (b.) 12 ........................................ Potomac River, Fairview Beach, Charles County, MD ......................... dates.
17. (b.) 16 ........................................ Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD ........................................... dates.
18. (b.) 20 ........................................ Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC ................................................ dates.
19. (b.) 22 ........................................ Potomac River, Prince William County, VA .......................................... dates/coordinates.
20. (c.) 9 .......................................... North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (safety zone A) ................... dates.
21. (c.) 18 ........................................ Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA ............................................. dates.
22. (c.) 23 ........................................ Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA ........................................ dates.
Each year, organizations in the Fifth that vessels will be restricted from significant economic impact on a
Coast Guard District sponsor fireworks regulated areas, and the small size of substantial number of small entities for
displays in the same general location these areas that are usually positioned the following reasons: The Coast Guard
and time period. Each event uses a barge away from high vessel traffic zones. will ensure that small entities are able
or an on-shore site near the shoreline as Generally vessels would not be to operate in the areas where events are
the fireworks launch platform. A safety precluded from getting underway, or occurring to the extent possible while
zone is used to control vessel movement mooring at any piers or marinas ensuring the safety of event participants
within a specified distance surrounding currently located in the vicinity of the and spectators. The enforcement period
the launch platforms to ensure the regulated areas. Advance notifications will be short in duration and, in many
safety of persons and property. Coast would also be made to the local of the areas, vessels can transit safely
Guard personnel on scene may allow maritime community by issuance of around the regulated area. Generally,
boaters within the safety zone if Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast blanket permission to enter, remain in,
conditions permit. Notice to Mariners, Marine information or transit through these regulated areas
The enforcement period for these and facsimile broadcasts so mariners will be given, except during the period
safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. can adjust their plans accordingly. that the Coast Guard patrol vessel is
local time. However, vessels may enter, Notifications to the public for most present. Before the enforcement period,
remain in, or transit through these safety events will typically be made by local we will issue maritime advisories
zones during this time frame if newspapers, radio and TV stations. The widely.
authorized by the COTP or designated Coast Guard anticipates that these If you think that your business,
Coast Guard Patrol Commander on special local regulated areas and safety organization, or governmental
scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23. zones will only be enforced one to three jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
This rule provides for the safety of life times per year. and that this rule would have a
on navigable waters during the events. significant economic impact on it,
B. Impact on Small Entities
The regulatory text we are proposing please submit a comment (see
appears at the end of this document. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, qualifies and how and to what degree
V. Regulatory Analyses requires Federal agencies to consider this rule would economically affect it.
We developed this rule after the potential impact of regulations on Under section 213(a) of the Small
considering numerous statutes and small entities during rulemaking. The Business Regulatory Enforcement
executive orders related to rulemaking. term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–
Below we summarize our analyses businesses, not-for-profit organizations 121), we want to assist small entities in
based on a number of these statutes and that are independently owned and understanding this rule. If the rule
executive orders, and we discuss First operated and are not dominant in their would affect your small business,
Amendment rights of protestors. fields, and governmental jurisdictions organization, or governmental
with populations of less than 50,000. jurisdiction and you have questions
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. concerning its provisions or options for
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 605(b) that this rule would not have a compliance, please contact the person
direct agencies to assess the costs and significant economic impact on a listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
benefits of available regulatory substantial number of small entities. CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will
alternatives and, if regulation is While some owners or operators of not retaliate against small entities that
necessary, to select regulatory vessels intending to transit the regulated question or complain about this rule or
approaches that maximize net benefits. areas or safety zones may be small any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the entities, for the reasons stated in section
importance of quantifying both costs IV.A above this rule would not have a C. Collection of Information
and benefits, of reducing costs, of significant economic impact on any This rule would not call for a new
harmonizing rules, and of promoting vessel owner or operator. However this collection of information under the
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flexibility. This rule has not been rule will affect the following entities Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
designated a ‘‘significant regulatory some of which may be small entities: U.S.C. 3501–3520).
action,’’ under Executive Order 12866. The owners and operators of vessels
Accordingly, the rule has not been intending to transit or anchor in these D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
reviewed by the Office of Management regulated areas during the times the Governments
and Budget. zones are enforced. A rule has implications for federalism
This regulatory action determination These special local regulated areas under Executive Order 13132,
is based on the short amount of time and safety zones will not have a Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
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restrict access to the following through (4): Anchorage No. 1, general general anchorage; and Anchorage No. 3
Baltimore Harbor, MD, anchorage anchorage; Anchorage No. 2, general Lower, general anchorage.
grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.158(1)(1) anchorage; Anchorage No. 3 Upper,
TABLE TO § 100.501
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone
1 ........... June—1st Sunday ..... Atlantic County Day Atlantic County, New The waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay, adjacent to Somers
at the Bay. Jersey. Point, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn along the
following boundaries: The area is bounded to the north by
the shoreline along John F. Kennedy Park and Somers
Point, New Jersey; bounded to the east by the State
Route 52 bridge; bounded to the south by a line that runs
along latitude 39°18′00″ N., and bounded to the west by
a line that runs along longitude 074°37′00″ W.
2 ........... May—3rd Sunday; Annual Escape from Escape from Fort All waters of the Delaware River between Pea Patch Island
September—3rd Fort Delaware Delaware Triathlon, and Delaware City, Delaware, bounded by a line con-
Saturday. Triathlon. Inc. necting the following points: Latitude 39°36′35.7″ N., lon-
gitude 075°35′25.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude
39°34′57.3″ N., longitude 075°33′23.1″ W., thence south-
west to latitude 39°34′11.9″ N., longitude 075°34′28.6″
W., thence northwest to latitude 39°35′52.4″ N., longitude
075°36′33.9″ W., thence to point of origin.
3 ........... June—last Saturday .. Westville Parade of Borough of Westville All waters of Big Timber Creek in Westville, New Jersey
Lights. and Westville from shoreline to shoreline bounded on the south from
Power Boat. the Route 130 Bridge and to the north by the entrance of
the Delaware River.
4 ........... June—4th Sunday .... OPA Atlantic City Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlan-
Grand Prix. Assn. (OPA). tic Ocean encompassed within the following areas:
Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded
by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°24′45″ W., thence east to
latitude 39°21′08″ N., longitude 074°24′32″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 39°20′21.5″ N., longitude
074°27′04.6″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′45.6″
N., longitude 074°27′11.6″ W., thence northeast parallel
to shoreline to point of origin.
Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded
by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
39°21′46″ N., longitude 074°24′35″ W., thence east to
latitude 39°21′06″ N., longitude 074°24′06″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 39°20′06″ N., longitude 074°27′20″
W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′40.6″ N., longitude
074°27′31.5″ W., thence northeast along the shoreline to
point of origin.
Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
bounded by a line connecting the following points: Lati-
tude 39°21′05.6″ N., longitude 074°24′05.8″ W., thence
east to latitude 39°20′52.1″ N., longitude 074°23′53.9″
W., thence southeast to latitude 39°19′51.6″ N., longitude
074°27′16.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′05.6″
N., longitude 074°27′20″ W., thence northeast to point of
origin.
5 ........... July—on or about U.S. holiday celebra- City of Philadelphia ... The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia,
July 4th. tions. PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bound-
ed on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bound-
ed on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
6 ........... August—2nd Friday, Point Pleasant OPA/ Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlan-
Saturday and Sun- NJ Offshore Grand Association (OPA) tic Ocean encompassed within the following areas:
day.. Prix. and New Jersey Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded
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Offshore Racing by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
Assn. 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°03′20″ W., thence east to
latitude 39°59′28″ N., longitude 074°02′15″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 39°56′41″ N., longitude 074°02′55″
W., thence west to latitude 39°56′45″ N., longitude
074°03′52″ W., thence north parallel to shoreline to point
of origin.
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded
by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
40°00′00″ N., longitude 074°03′31″ W., thence east to
latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°02′00″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 39°56′28″ N., longitude 074°02′43″
W., thence west to latitude 39°56′31″ N., longitude
074°04′10″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point
of origin.
Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
bounded by a line connecting the following points: Lati-
tude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°01′59″ W., thence east
to latitude 39°59′39″ N., longitude 074°01′48″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 39°56′27″ N., longitude 074°02′29″
W., thence west to latitude 39°56′28″ N., longitude
074°02′43″ W., thence north to point of origin.
7 ........... May—3rd weekend, New Jersey Offshore Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlan-
Saturday and Sun- Grand Prix. Assn. & New Jer- tic Ocean encompassed within the following areas:
day. sey Offshore Rac- Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded
ing Assn. by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
40°05′40″ N., longitude 074°01′59″ W., thence southeast
to latitude 40°05′34″ N., longitude 074°01′40″ W., thence
south to latitude 40°03′54″ N., longitude 074°02′07″ W.,
thence west to latitude 40°03′56″ N., longitude
074°02′24″ W., thence north and parallel to shoreline to
point of origin.
Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded
by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
40°05′55″ N., longitude 074°02′02″ W., thence southeast
to latitude 40°05′44″ N., longitude 074°01′28″ W., thence
south to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°02′01″ W.,
thence west to latitude 40°03′44″ N., longitude
074°02′36″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point
of origin.
Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
bounded by a line connecting the following points: Lati-
tude 40°05′44″ N., longitude 074°01′27″ W., thence east
to latitude 40°05′42″ N., longitude 074°01′20″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°01′55″
W., thence west to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude
074°02′01″ W., thence north to point of origin.
8 ........... August—3rd Tuesday Thunder Over the Atlantic City Chamber The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic
and Wednesday. Boardwalk Air show. of Commerce. City, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn between the
following points: From a point along the shoreline at lati-
tude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°25′04″ W., thence
southeasterly to latitude 39°21′08″ N., longitude
074°24′48″ W., thence southwesterly to latitude 39°20′16″
N., longitude 074°27′17″ W., thence northwesterly to a
point along the shoreline at latitude 39°20′44″ N., lon-
gitude 074°27′31″ W., thence northeasterly along the
shoreline to latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°25′04″
W.
9 ........... October—1st Monday U.S. holiday celebra- City of Philadelphia ... The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia,
(Columbus Day). tions. PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bound-
ed on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bound-
ed on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
10 ......... December 31st (New U.S. holiday celebra- City of Philadelphia ... The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia,
Year’s Eve). tions. PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bound-
ed on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bound-
ed on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
11 ......... September—2nd, 3rd Ocean City Air Show Ocean City, NJ .......... All waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
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or 4th Sunday. bounded by a line connecting the following points: Lati-
tude 39°15′57″ N., longitude 074°35′09″ W., thence north-
east to latitude 39°16′34″ N., longitude 074°33′54″ W.,
thence southeast to latitude 39°16′17″ N., longitude
074°33′29″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°15′40″ N.,
longitude 074°34′46″ W., thence northwest to point of ori-
gin, near Ocean City, NJ.
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TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
12 ......... June—4th Sunday Atlantic City Inter- Atlantic City, NJ ........ All waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
and August 2nd or national Triathlon. bounded by a line connecting the following points: Lati-
3rd Sunday. Sep- tude 39°21′20″ N., longitude 074°27′18″ W., thence north-
tember—2nd or 3rd east to latitude 39°21′27.47″ N., longitude 074°27′10.31″
Saturday and Sun- W., thence northeast to latitude 39°21′33″ N., longitude
day. 074°26′57″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°21′37″ N.,
longitude 074°27′03″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°21′29.88″ N., longitude 074°27′14.31″ W., thence
south to latitude 39°21′19″ N., longitude 074°27′22″ W.,
thence east to latitude 39°21′18.14″ N., longitude
074°27′19.25″ W., thence north to point of origin, near At-
lantic City, NJ.
(b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone
1 ........... March—4th or last USNA Safety at Sea U.S. Naval Academy All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline,
Saturday; or April— Seminar. bounded to the northwest by the Naval Academy (SR–
1st Saturday. 450) Bridge and bounded to the southeast by a line
drawn from Triton Light at latitude 38°58′53.0″ N., lon-
gitude 076°28′34.4″ W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD
at latitude 38°58′58.7″ N., longitude 076°27′38.9″ W.
2 ........... April and May—every USNA Crew Races ... U.S. Naval Academy All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline,
Friday, Saturday bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south
and Sunday. shoreline at latitude 39°00′58″ N., longitude 076°31′32″
W., thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°01′11″ N.,
longitude 076°31′10″ W. The regulated area is bounded
to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Acad-
emy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″
W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude
38°58′58″ N., longitude 076°27′41″ W.
3 ........... July—3rd, 4th or last Middle River Dinghy Norris Trust Founda- The waters of Middle River, from shoreline to shoreline,
Saturday, or Sun- Poker Run. tion. within an area bounded to the north by a line drawn along
day. latitude 39°19′33″ N., and bounded to the south by a line
drawn from latitude 39°17′24.4″ N., longitude
076°23′53.3″ W., thence east to latitude 39°18′06.4″ N.,
longitude 076°23′10.9″ W., including all western tribu-
taries that join Middle River, including Dark Head Creek,
Hopkins Creek, Norman Creek, Hogpen Creek and Sue
Creek, located in Baltimore County, at Essex, MD.
4 ........... May—1st Sunday ...... Nanticoke River Swim Nanticoke River Swim All waters of the Nanticoke River, including Bivalve Channel
and Triathlon. and Triathlon, Inc. and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by a line drawn from a point
on the shoreline at latitude 38°18′38.8″ N., longitude
075°53′31.8″ W., thence westerly to latitude 38°18′39.8″
N., longitude 075°55′00″ W., thence northeasterly to lati-
tude 38°19′57.7″ N., longitude 075°53′47.7″ W., thence
easterly to latitude 38°19′42.3″ N., longitude 075°52′59.4″
W.
5 ........... May— the Saturday Chestertown Tea Chestertown Tea All waters of the Chester River, within a line connecting the
before Memorial Party Re-enactment. Party Festival. following positions: Latitude 39°12′27″ N., longitude
Day. 076°03′46″ W., thence to latitude 39°12′19″ N., longitude
076°03′53″ W., thence to latitude 39°12′15″ N., longitude
076°03′41″ W., thence to latitude 39°12′26″ N., longitude
076°03′38″ W., thence to the point of origin at latitude
39°12′27″ N., longitude 076°03′46″ W., located at Ches-
tertown, MD.
6 ........... May—3rd Friday, Sat- Washington, DC Washington, DC The waters of the Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC,
urday and Sunday. Dragon Boat Fes- Dragon Boat Fes- from shoreline to shoreline, bounded upstream by the
June 2nd or 3rd tival. tival, Inc. Francis Scott Key Bridge and downstream by the Roo-
Friday, Saturday sevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Wash-
and Sunday. ington, DC.
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7 ........... May—Tuesday and USNA Blue Angels U.S. Naval Academy All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline,
Wednesday before Air Show. bounded to the northwest by a line drawn along the U.S.
Memorial Day (ob- 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated area is bounded
served). to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Acad-
emy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″
W., thence southeast to a point 1500 yards ESE of
Chinks Point, MD at latitude 38°57′41″ N., longitude
076°27′36″ W., thence northeast to Greenbury Point at
latitude 38°58′27.7″ N., longitude 076°27′16.4″ W.
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
Spectator area: All waters of the Severn River bounded by
a line commencing at latitude 38°58′38.2″ N., longitude
076°27′56.9″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°58′24.9″
N., longitude 076°27′47.6″ W., thence west to latitude
38°58′22.3″ N., longitude 076°27′54.5″ W., thence north-
west to latitude 38°58′28.3″ N., longitude 076°28′11″ W.,
thence east to point of origin. This area is located gen-
erally in the center portion of Middle Ground Anchorage,
Severn River, MD. This spectator area is restricted to cer-
tain vessels as described in § 100.501 paragraph (g)(1).
8 ........... June—2nd Sunday ... The Great Chesa- The Great Chesa- The waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent
peake Bay Swim. peake Bay Swim, to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges
Inc. from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a
line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north
bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at
latitude 39°00′36.6″ N., longitude 076°23′55″ W., thence
eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14.2″
N., longitude 076°19′57.3″ W.; and bounded to the south
by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south
bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at
latitude 39°00′18.4″ N., longitude 076°24′28.2″ W., thence
eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′39.2″
N., longitude 076°20′8.8″ W.
9 ........... June—3rd, 4th or last Maryland Swim for District of Columbia The waters of the Chester River from shoreline to shoreline,
Saturday or July— Life. Aquatics Club. bounded on the south by a line drawn along latitude
2nd or 3rd Satur- 39°10′16″ N., near the Chester River Channel Buoy 35
day. (LLN–26795) and bounded on the north at latitude
39°12′30″ N., parallel with Maryland S.R. 213 Highway
Bridge.
10 ......... June—last Saturday Bo Bowman Memo- Carolina Virginia Rac- Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the Nanticoke
and Sunday or rial—Sharptown ing Assn. River encompassed within the following areas:
July—2nd Saturday Regatta. Race area: All waters of the Nanticoke River commencing
and Sunday. at a point at latitude 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′44″
W., thence northwest to latitude 38°33′03″ N., longitude
075°42′45″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°32′46″ N.,
longitude 075°43′08″ W., thence southeast to latitude
38°32′45″ N., longitude 075°43′07″ W., thence northeast
to the point of origin.
Race boat/participant access area: Located southwest and
down river from the race area. From shoreline to shore-
line and bound by a line commencing at latitude
38°32′37″ N., longitude 075°43′14″ W., thence northwest
across the river to latitude 38°32′41.5″ N., longitude
075°43′19.3″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°32′46″
N., longitude 075°43′14″ W., thence southeast along the
Route 313 bridge to latitude 38°32′41.7″ N., longitude
075°43′08.2″ W., thence southwest to point of origin.
Buffer area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by a
line connecting the following points: Commencing at lati-
tude 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′39″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 38°32′42″ N., longitude 075°43′07″
W., thence northwest to latitude 38°32′47″ N., longitude
075°43′13″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°33′07.5″
N., longitude 75°42′46″ W., thence southwest to the point
of origin.
Spectator area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded
by the following points: Located northeast and up-river
from the race area. From shoreline to shoreline and
bound by a line commencing at latitude 38°33′08.5″ N.,
longitude 075°42′33.6″ W., thence southeasterly along
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the shoreline to latitude 38°33′02″ N., longitude
075°42′39″ W., thence across the river northwest to lati-
tude 38°33′07.4″ N., longitude 075°42′46″ W., thence
northeast along the shoreline to latitude 38°33′13″ N.,
longitude 075°42′41.5″ W., thence southeast across the
river to point of origin.
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Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
11 ......... May/June—Saturday Rock Hall and Water- Kinetic Endeavors, The waters of Rock Hall Harbor from shoreline to shoreline,
and Sunday after man’s Triathlon LLC. bounded by a line drawn from latitude 39°07′58.9″ N.,
Memorial Day (ob- Swims. longitude 076°15′02″ W., thence southeast and parallel
served); and Octo- along the harbor breakwall to latitude 39°07′50.1″ N., lon-
ber—1st Saturday gitude 076°14′41.7″ W., located at Rock Hall, MD.
and Sunday.
12 ......... September—2nd Sat- Catholic Charities Associated Catholic The waters of the Patapsco River, within the Inner Harbor,
urday or the Satur- Dragon Boat Races. Charities, Inc. from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line
day after Labor drawn along longitude 076°36′30″ W., located at Balti-
Day. (biennial, even more, MD.
years).
13 ......... June—3rd, 4th or last Baltimore Dragon Baltimore Dragon The waters of Patapsco River, Northwest Harbor, in Balti-
Saturday or Sunday. Boat Challenge. Boat Club. more, MD, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area
bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude
076°35′00″ W. and bounded on the west by a line drawn
along longitude 076°36′42″ W.
14 ......... May—2nd, 3rd, 4th or Oxford-Bellevue Enviro-Sports Produc- The waters of the Tred Avon River from shoreline to shore-
last Saturday or Sharkfest Swim. tions Inc. line, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn
Sunday. June—1st, from latitude 38°42′25″ N., longitude 076°10′45″ W.,
2nd or 3rd Satur- thence south to latitude 38°41′37″ N., longitude
day or Sunday. 076°10′26″ W., and bounded on the west by a line drawn
from latitude 38°41′58″ N., longitude 076°11′04″ W.,
thence south to latitude 38°41′25″ N., longitude
076°10′49″ W., thence east to latitude 38°41′25″ N., lon-
gitude 076°10′30″ W., located at Oxford, MD.
15 ......... June—1st Sunday ..... Washington’s Cross- Wave One Swimming The waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shore-
ing: Swim Across line, bounded to the north by a line drawn that originates
the Potomac. at Jones Point Park, VA at the west shoreline latitude
38°47′35″ N., longitude 077°02′22″ W., thence east to
latitude 38°47′12″ N., longitude 077°00′58″ W., at east
shoreline near National Harbor, MD. The regulated area
is bounded to the south by a line drawn originating at
George Washington Memorial Parkway highway overpass
and Cameron Run, west shoreline latitude 38°47′23″ N.,
longitude 077°03′03″ W., thence east to latitude
38°46′52″ N., longitude 077°01′13″ W., at east shoreline
near National Harbor, MD.
16 ......... October—last Satur- The MRE Tug of War Maritime Republic of The waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, ex-
day; or Novem- Eastport. tending 400 feet from either side of a rope spanning Spa
ber—1st or 2nd Creek from a position at latitude 38°58′36″ N., longitude
Saturday. 076°29′04.7″ W. at Annapolis City Dock, thence to a posi-
tion at latitude 38°58′25″ N., longitude 076°28′52.4″ W.,
at Eastport, MD shoreline, near the foot of 2nd Street.
17 ......... December—2nd Sat- Eastport Yacht Club Eastport Yacht Club .. All waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River, shoreline to
urday or Sunday. Lights Parade. shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from Tri-
ton Light, at latitude 38°58′53.1″ N., longitude
076°28′34.3″ W., thence southwest to Horn Point, at
38°58′20.9″ N., longitude 076°28′27.1″ W., and bounded
on the west by a line drawn along 076°30′00″ W., that
crosses the western end of Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD.
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No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
18 ......... Memorial Day week- NAS Patuxent River NAS Patuxent River .. All waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, Mary-
end—Thursday, Fri- Air Expo. land, located between Fishing Point and base of break
day, Saturday and wall marking the entrance to East Seaplane Basin at
Sunday; or Labor Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach
Day weekend— for runway 14), within an area bounded by a line com-
Thursday, Friday, mencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°17′39″ N., lon-
Saturday and Sun- gitude 076°25′47″ W., thence northwest to latitude
day; or October— 38°17′47″ N., longitude 076°26′00″ W., thence northeast
last Thursday, Fri- to latitude 38°18′09″ N., longitude 076°25′40″ W., thence
day, Saturday and southeast to latitude 38°18′00″ N., longitude 076°25′25″
Sunday. W., located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Maryland. All waters of Chesapeake Bay,
located approximately 500 yards north of break wall
marking entrance to Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air
Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway
32), within an area bounded by a line commencing near
the shoreline at latitude 38°16′53.9″ N., longitude
076°23′29.2″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′40″
N., longitude 076°23′05″ W., thence southwest to latitude
38°16′19″ N., longitude 076°23′25″ W., thence northwest
to latitude 38°16′30.4″ N., longitude 076°23′44.9″ W., lo-
cated near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patux-
ent River, Maryland. All waters of lower Patuxent River,
near Solomons, Maryland, located between Hog Point
and Cedar Point, located approximately 200 yards north
of shoreline at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Mary-
land. The area is bound by a line drawn from point com-
mencing at latitude 38°18′41″ N., longitude 076°23′43″
W., thence east to latitude 38°18′16″ N., longitude
076°22′35″ W., thence south to latitude 38°18′12″ N., lon-
gitude 076°22′37″ W., thence northwest to latitude
38°18′36″ N., longitude 076°23′46″ W., thence to point of
origin.
19 ......... May—1st or 2nd Sat- Ocean City Maryland Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area: All waters of North Atlantic
urday and Sunday; Offshore Grand Assn. Racing, LLC. Ocean bounded within the following designated areas.
October—1st or Prix. Race area: All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing
2nd Saturday and at latitude 38°20′06.33″ N., longitude 075°04′39.09″ W.,
Sunday. thence east to latitude 38°20′03.75″ N., longitude
075°04′27.46″ W., thence north and parallel to Ocean
City shoreline to latitude 38°21′32″ N., longitude
075°03′46.57″ W., thence west to shoreline at latitude
38°21′34.58″ N., longitude 075°04′00.95″ W., thence
south to the point of origin.
Buffer area: 500 yards in all directions surrounding the
‘‘Race area’’. All waters of North Atlantic Ocean com-
mencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude
38°21′52″ N., longitude 075°04′09″ W., thence east to
latitude 38°21′44″ N., longitude 075°03′21″ W., thence
southwest and parallel to Ocean City shoreline latitude
38°19′47″ N., longitude 075°04′15″ W., thence west to
the shoreline at latitude 38°19′55″ N., longitude
075°04′57″ W.
Spectator area: Vessel operation restricted to operate at No
Wake Speed. All waters of North Atlantic Ocean com-
mencing at latitude 38°20′01″ N., longitude 075°04′08.4″
W., thence east to latitude 38°19′58″ N., longitude
075°03′57″ W., thence north and parallel to Ocean City
shoreline to latitude 38°21′26″ N., longitude 075°03′16″
W., thence west to shoreline at latitude 38°21′29″ N., lon-
gitude 075°03′27.8″ W., thence south to the point of ori-
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
20 ......... June—1st, 2nd or 3rd Ocean City Air Show Town of Ocean City, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within an area bound-
Thursday, Friday, Maryland. ed by the following coordinates: Commencing at a point
Saturday and Sun- near the shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street, Ocean City,
day. MD, latitude 38°21′48.8″ N., longitude 075°04′10″ W.,
thence eastward to latitude 38°21′32″ N., longitude
075°03′12″ W., thence south to latitude 38°19′22.7″ N.,
longitude 075°04′09.5″ W., thence west to latitude
38°19′38.5″ N., longitude 075°05′05.4″ W., thence north
along the shoreline to point of origin, located adjacent to
Ocean City, MD.
21 ......... Memorial Day week- Cambridge Classic Cambridge Power Regulated enforcement area: All waters within Hambrooks
end (Saturday and Powerboat Race. Boat Regatta Asso- Bay and Choptank River west and south of a line com-
Sunday). July—last ciation. mencing at Great Marsh Point, latitude 38°35′06″ N., lon-
Saturday or Sunday. gitude 076°04′40.5″ W., thence northeast to latitude
38°35′22.7″ N., longitude 076°04′23.7″ W., thence north-
west to latitude 38°35′42.2″ N., longitude 076°04′51.1″ W.
at Hambrooks Bar Light LLNR 24995, thence southwest
to latitude 38°35′34.2″ N., longitude 076°05′12.3″ W., ter-
minating at the Hambrooks Bay breakwall as it intersects
the shoreline.
Race area: Located within the waters of Hambrooks Bay
and Choptank River, in an area bound to the north by the
Hambrooks Bay breakwall and bounded to the east by a
line drawn along longitude 076°04′42″ W. The actual
placement of the Race Area will be determined by the
marine event sponsor within the designated boundaries
described in this section.
Buffer area: All waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
River (with the exception of the Race Area designated by
the marine event sponsor) bound to the north by the
breakwall and continuing along a line drawn from the east
end of breakwall located at latitude 38°35′27.6″ N., lon-
gitude 076°04′50.1″ W., thence east to latitude
38°35′22.7″ N., longitude 076°04′23.7″ W., thence south-
west to Great Marsh Point located at latitude 38°35′06″
N., longitude 076°04′40.6″ W.
Spectator area: All waters of the Choptank River, eastward
and outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall, thence bound
by line that commences at latitude 38°35′25″ N., lon-
gitude 076°04′51″ W., thence east to latitude 38°35′22″
N., longitude 076°04′36″ W., thence southeast to latitude
38°35′19″ N. longitude 076°04′33″ W., thence northeast
to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N. longitude 076°04′23.7″ W.
22 ......... July—4th or last Sat- Southern Maryland Southern Maryland All waters of Breton Bay, immediately adjacent to
urday and Sunday. Boat Club Summer Boat Club. Leonardtown, MD shoreline, from shoreline to shoreline,
Regatta. within an area bounded to the east by a line drawn along
latitude 38°16′43″ N., and bounded to the west by a line
drawn along longitude 076°38′29.5″ W., located at
Leonardtown, MD.
Race area: The race area is rectangular in shape meas-
uring approximately 200 yards by 870 yards. The area is
bounded by a line commencing at position latitude
38°17′07.2″ N., longitude 076°38′17.3″ W., thence south-
east to latitude 38°16′55.3″ N., longitude 076°37′48″ W.,
thence southwest to latitude 38°16′50.1″ N., longitude
076°37′51.3″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°17′01.9″
N., longitude 076°38′21″ W., thence northeast to point of
origin.
Buffer area: The area surrounds the entire race area de-
scribed in the preceding paragraph of this section. This
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area is rectangular in shape and provides a buffer of ap-
proximately 125 yards around the perimeter of the race
area. The area is bounded by a line commencing at posi-
tion latitude 38°17′12″ N., longitude 076°38′19.6″ W.,
thence southeast to latitude 38°16′57″ N., longitude
076°37′40.5″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′44.8″
N., longitude 076°37′48.2″ W., thence northwest to lati-
tude 38°17′00.2″ N., longitude 076°38′27.8″ W., thence
northeast to point of origin.
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Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
Spectator area: A. The area is bounded by a line com-
mencing at position latitude 38°16′52.1″ N., longitude
076°38′14.2″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°16′54″
N., longitude 076°38′12.5″ W., thence southeast to lati-
tude 38°16′48.6″ N., longitude 076°37′59.3″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 38°16′47.4″ N., longitude
076°37′59.3″ W., thence northwest along the shoreline to
point of origin.
B. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position
latitude 38°16′59.1″ N., longitude 076°37′45.6″ W., thence
southeast to latitude 38°16′57.1″ N., longitude
076°37′40.2″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′54.3″
N., longitude 076°37′41.9″ W., thence southeast to lati-
tude 38°16′51.8″ N., longitude 076°37′36.4″ W., thence
northeast to latitude 38°16′55.2″ N., longitude
076°37′34.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°16′59.2″
N., longitude 076°37′37.2″ W., thence west to latitude
38°17′01.7″ N., longitude 076°37′43.7″ W., thence south
to point of origin.
C. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position
latitude 38°16′47.2″ N., longitude 076°37′54.8″ W., thence
south to latitude 38°16′43.3″ N., longitude 076°37′55.2″
W., thence east to latitude 38°16′43.2″ N., longitude
076°37′47.8″ W., thence north to latitude 38°16′44.7″ N.,
longitude 076°37′48.5″ W., thence northwest to point of
origin.
23 ......... October —Thursday, Baltimore Air Show ... Historic Ships in Balti- Regulated area: All waters of the Patapsco River, within an
Friday, Saturday more, Inc. area bounded by a line connecting position latitude
and Sunday after 39°16′00″ N., longitude 076°36′30″ W., thence east to
Columbus Day (ob- latitude 39°16′00″ N., longitude 076°33′00″ W., thence
served). (biennial, south to latitude 39°14′30″ N., longitude 076°33′00″ W.,
even years). thence west to latitude 39°14′30″ N., longitude
076°36′30″ W., thence north to point of origin, located be-
tween Port Covington and Seagirt Marine Terminal, Balti-
more, MD.
Spectator Area: All waters of Patapsco River located be-
tween the northern boundary defined by a line drawn
from the vicinity of North Locust Point Marine Terminal,
Pier 1 thence east to Canton Industrial area, Pier 5; the
south boundary is defined by a line drawn from vicinity of
Whetstone Point thence east to Lazaretto Point. This area
is located generally where Northwest Harbor, East Chan-
nel joins Patapsco River, Fort McHenry Channel, near
Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, MD. This
area is bound by a line to the north commencing at posi-
tion latitude 39°16′01″ N., longitude 076°34′46″ W.,
thence east to latitude 39°16′01″ N., longitude 076°34′09″
W., and bound by a line to the south commencing at po-
sition latitude 39°15′39″ N., longitude 076°35′23″ W.,
thence east to latitude 39°15′26″ N., longitude 076°34′03″
W. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as
described in § 100.501 paragraph (g)(2).
(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone
1 ........... May—last Friday, Blackbeard Festival, City of Hampton ........ The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline
Saturday and Sun- Battle of Hampton. to shoreline bounded to the north by the I–64 Bridge over
day and/or June— the Hampton River and bounded to the south by a line
1st Friday, Satur- drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945),
day and Sunday. located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′24″ W.,
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October—3rd and 4th thence west across the Hampton River to finger pier at
weekend. Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03″ N.,
longitude 076°20′28″ W.
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Enforcement
No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
Spectator Vessel Anchorage Areas—Area A: Located in the
upper reaches of the Hampton River, bounded to the
south by a line drawn from the western shoreline at lati-
tude 37°01′46.6″ N., longitude 076°20′21.3″ W., thence
east across the river to latitude 37°01′42.6″ N., longitude
076°20′12.3″ W., and bounded to the north by the I–64
Bridge over the Hampton River. The anchorage area will
be marked by orange buoys.
Area B: Located along the eastern side of the Hampton
River channel, south of the route 60/143 bridge and Joy’s
Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline that fronts the Riv-
erside Health Center. Bounded by the shoreline and a
line drawn between the following points: Latitude
37°01′27.6″ N., longitude 076°20′23.1″ W., thence south
to latitude 37°01′22.9″ N., longitude 076°20′26.1″ W. The
anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys.
2 ........... June—1st Friday, Norfolk Harborfest ..... Norfolk Festevents, The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from
Saturday and Sun- Ltd. shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line
day or 2nd Friday, drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Eliza-
Saturday and Sun- beth River between the north corner of the landing at
day. Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36°50′51.6″
N., longitude 076°18′07.9″ W., and the north corner of the
City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue
located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N., longitude 076°17′51″
W.; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the
southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Ports-
mouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N., longitude
076°18′07.7″ W., to the northern end of the eastern most
pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at
latitude 36°50′33.6″ N., longitude 076°17′54.1″ W.;
bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower
Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, be-
tween the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the
foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at lati-
tude 36°50′13.2″ N., longitude 076°17′44.8″ W., and the
northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock,
Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″
N., longitude 076°17′37.5″ W.; and to the southeast by
the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of
the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude
36°50′21.5″ N., longitude 076°17′14.5″ W., and Norfolk at
latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 076°17′10″ W.
3 ........... June—2nd or 3rd Cock Island Race ...... Portsmouth Boat Club The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from
Saturday. & City of Ports- shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line
mouth, VA. drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Eliza-
beth River between the northern corner of the landing at
Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36°50′51.6″
N., longitude 076°18′07.9″ W. and the north corner of the
City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue
located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N., longitude 076°17′51″
W.; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the
southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Ports-
mouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N., longitude
076°18′07.7″ W., to the northern end of the eastern most
pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at
latitude 36°50′33.6″ N., longitude 076°17′54.1″ W.;
bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower
Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, be-
tween the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the
foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at lati-
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tude 36°50′13.2″ N., longitude 076°17′44.8″ W., and the
northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock,
Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″
N., longitude 076°17′37.5″ W.; and bounded to the south-
east by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern
Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude
36°50′21.5″ N., longitude 076°17′14.5″ W., and Norfolk at
latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 076°17′10″ W.
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No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area
period(s) 1
4 ........... June—last Saturday RRBA Spring Radar Rappahannock River All waters of Rappahannock River, adjacent to Layton, VA,
or July—1st Satur- Shootout. Boaters Association from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the west by a
day. (RRBA). line running along longitude 076°58′30″ W., and bounded
on the east by a line running along longitude 076°56′00″
W.
Buffer area: The waters of Rappahannock River extending
200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines
described in this section.
Spectator area: The regulated area cannot accommodate
spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow
water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separa-
tion between race course and other vessels. Spectators
are encouraged to view the race from points along the
adjacent shoreline.
5 ........... July—last Wednesday Pony Penning Swim .. Chincoteague Volun- The waters of Assateague Channel from shoreline to shore-
and following Fri- teer Fire Depart- line, bounded to the east by a line drawn from latitude
day; or August—1st ment. 37°55′01″ N., longitude 075°22′40″ W., thence south to
Wednesday and latitude 37°54′50″ N., longitude 075°22′46″ W.; and to the
following Friday. southwest by a line drawn from latitude 37°54′54″ N., lon-
gitude 075°23′00″ W., thence east to latitude 37°54′49″
N., longitude 075°22′49″ W.
6 ........... August 1st or 2nd Fri- Hampton Cup Re- Hampton Cup Re- Regulated enforcement area—All waters of Mill Creek, adja-
day, Saturday and gatta. gatta Boat Club. cent and north of Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. The
Sunday. regulated area includes the following areas:
Race area: All waters within the following boundaries: to the
north, a line drawn along latitude 37°01′03″ N., to the
east a line drawn along longitude 076°18′30″ W., to the
south a line drawn parallel with the Fort Monroe shore-
line, and west boundary is parallel with the Route 258—
East Mercury Boulevard Bridge-causeway.
Buffer area A: All waters bounded by a line connecting the
following points: latitude 37°00′43″ N., longitude
076°18′54″ W., thence north along the causeway to lati-
tude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′52″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 37°01′00″ N., longitude 076°18′54″
W., thence south to Route 143 causeway at latitude
37°00′44″ N., longitude 076°18′58″ W., thence east along
the shoreline to point of origin.
Buffer area B: All waters bounded by a line connecting the
following points: Latitude 37°01′08″ N., longitude
076°18′49″ W., thence east to latitude 37°01′08″ N., lon-
gitude 076°18′23″ W., thence south to latitude 37°00′33″
N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence west to latitude
37°00′33″ N., longitude 076°18′30″ W., thence north to
latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′30″ W., thence
west to latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′49″ W.,
thence north to point of origin.
Spectator area: All waters bounded by a line connecting the
following points: Latitude 37°01′08″ N., longitude
076°18′23″ W., thence east to latitude 37°01′08″ N., lon-
gitude 076°18′14″ W., thence south to latitude 37°00′54″
N., longitude 076°18′14″ W., thence southwest to latitude
37°00′37″ N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence north to
point of origin.
7 ........... September 1st Friday, Hampton Virginia Bay Hampton Bay Days The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline
Saturday and Sun- Days Festival. Inc. to shoreline bounded to the north by the I–64 Bridge over
day or 2nd Friday, the Hampton River and bounded to the south by a line
Saturday and Sun- drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945),
day. located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′24″ W.,
thence west to the finger pier across the river at
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Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03″ N.,
longitude 076°20′28″ W.
8 ........... September—last Sun- Poquoson Seafood City of Poquoson ...... The waters of the Back River, Poquoson, Virginia.
day or October— Festival Workboat
1st or 2nd Sunday. Races.
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period(s) 1
Race area: The area is bounded on the north by a line
drawn along latitude 37°06′30″ N., bounded on the south
by a line drawn along latitude 37°06′15″ N., bounded on
the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°18′52″ W.
and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude
076°19′30″ W.
Buffer area: The waters of Back River extending 200 yards
outwards from east and west boundary lines, and 100
yards outwards from the north and south boundary lines
described in this section.
Spectator area: Is located along the south boundary line of
the buffer area described in this section and continues to
the south for 300 yards.
9 ........... June—3rd Saturday Mattaponi Drag Boat Mattaponi Volunteer All waters of Mattaponi River immediately adjacent to Rain-
and Sunday or 4th Race. Rescue Squad and bow Acres Campground, King and Queen County, Vir-
Saturday and Sun- Dive Team. ginia. The regulated area includes a section of the
day. Mattaponi River approximately three-quarter mile long
and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the
east by a line that runs parallel along longitude
076°52′43″ W., near the mouth of Mitchell Hill Creek, and
bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along lon-
gitude 076°53′41″ W. just north of Wakema, Virginia.
Buffer area: The waters of Mattaponi River extending 200
yards outwards from east and west boundary lines de-
scribed in this section.
Spectator area: The regulated area cannot accommodate
spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow
water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separa-
tion between race course and other vessels. Spectators
are encouraged to view the race from points along the
adjacent shoreline.
(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone
1 ........... September—4th or Swim the Loop and Without Limits Coach- All waters surrounding Harbor Island, NC including Intra-
last Saturday and Motts Channel ing, Inc. coastal waterway, Lees Cut, Banks Channel and Motts
or Sunday. Sprint. Channel. Enforcement area extends approximately 100
yards from the shoreline of Harbor Island and is bounded
by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
34°12′55″ N., longitude 077°48′59″ W., thence northeast
to latitude 34°13′16″ N., longitude 077°48′39″ W., thence
southeast to latitude 34°13′06″ N., longitude 077°48′18″
W., thence east to latitude 34°13′12″ N., longitude
077°47′41″ W., thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06″ N.,
longitude 077°47′33″ W., thence south to latitude
34°12′31″ N., longitude 077°47′47″ W., thence southwest
to latitude 34°12′11″ N., longitude 077°48′01″ W., thence
northwest to latitude 34°12′29″ N., longitude 077°48′29″
W., thence north to latitude 34°12′44″ N., longitude
077°48′32″ W., thence northwest to point of origin.
2 ........... September—3rd, 4th Wilmington YMCA Wilmington, NC, All waters of Motts Channel, from shoreline to shoreline and
or last Saturday; Triathlon. YMCA. between Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR
October—last Sat- 30220), located at latitude 34°12′17.8″ N., longitude
urday; November— 077°48′09.1″ W., thence westward to Wrightsville Chan-
1st and or 2nd Sat- nel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 30255), located at latitude
urday. 34°12′52.1″ N., longitude 077°48′53.5″ W.
3 ........... August—2nd Satur- The Crossing ............. Organization to Sup- All waters of Lake Gaston, from shoreline to shoreline, di-
day. port the Arts, Infra- rectly under the length of Eaton Ferry Bridge (NC State
structure, and Route 903), commencing at the southern bridge entrance
Learning on Lake at latitude 36°30′38″ N., longitude 077°57′53″ W., and ex-
Gaston, AKA tending to the northern bridge entrance at latitude
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O’SAIL. 36°31′19″ N., longitude 077°57′33″ W., and bounded to
the west by a line drawn parallel and 100 yards from and
the western side of Eaton Ferry Bridge near Littleton, NC.
1 As noted in paragraph (f) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change.
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PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS other means, the operator of a vessel Bay—Captain of the Port Zone,
shall proceed as directed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271–
■ 3. The authority citation for part 165 (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges 4940.
continues to read as follows: and launch sites on land that operate
(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, within the regulated areas contained in
National Capital Region—Captain of the
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; the Table to § 165.506 will have a sign
Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410)
Department of Homeland Security Delegation affixed to the port and starboard side of
No. 0170.1. 576–2525.
the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet
■ 4. Revise section 165.506 to read as above ground level when on land (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton
follows: immediately adjacent to the shoreline Roads—Captain of the Port Zone,
and facing the water labeled Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483–8567.
§ 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY (4) Coast Guard Sector North
Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District. AWAY’’. This will provide on scene Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone,
(a) Regulations. (1) The general notice that the safety zone will be Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229–
regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 enforced on that day. This notice will 0770 or (910) 362–4015.
and the regulations in this section apply consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet
to the fireworks safety zones listed in by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro (d) Enforcement periods. The safety
the Table to § 165.506. These reflective border. The word ‘‘DANGER’’ zones in the Table to § 165.506 will be
regulations will be enforced annually, shall be 10 inch black block letters enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each
for the duration of each fireworks event centered on the sign with the words day a barge with a ‘‘FIREWORKS—
listed in the Table to § 165.506. In the ‘‘FIREWORKS’’ and ‘‘STAY AWAY’’ in DANGER—STAY AWAY’’ sign on the
case of inclement weather, the event 6 inch black block letters placed above port and starboard side is on-scene or a
may be conducted on the day following and below the word ‘‘DANGER’’ ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY
the date listed in the Table to § 165.506. respectively on a white background. AWAY’’ sign is posted on land adjacent
Annual notice of the exact dates and (2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port to the shoreline, in a location listed in
times of the enforcement period of the in the Fifth Coast Guard District will the Table to § 165.506. Vessels may not
regulation with respect to each safety notify the public of the enforcement of enter, remain in, or transit through the
zone, the geographical area, and other these safety zones by all appropriate safety zones during these enforcement
details concerning the nature of the means to affect the widest publicity periods unless authorized by the
fireworks event will be published in among the affected segments of the Captain of the Port or designated Coast
Local Notices to Mariners and via public. Publication in the Local Notice Guard patrol personnel on scene. The
Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF– to Mariners, marine information enforcement periods for each Safety
FM marine band radio. broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts Zone in the Table to § 165.506 of this
(2) All persons and vessels shall may be made for these events, beginning section are subject to change, but the
comply with the instructions of the 24 to 48 hours before the event is duration of enforcement would remain
Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Coast scheduled to begin, to notify the public. the same or nearly the same total
Guard Patrol Commander or the (c) Contact information. Questions amount of time as stated in its table. In
designated on-scene-patrol personnel. about safety zones and related events the event of a change, or for
Those personnel are comprised of should be addressed to the local Coast enforcement periods listed that do not
commissioned, warrant, and petty Guard Captain of the Port for the area allow a specific date or dates to be
officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Other in which the event is occurring. Contact determined, the Captain of the Port will
Federal, State and local agencies may information is listed below. For a provide notice by publishing a Notice of
assist these personnel in the description of the geographical area of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as
enforcement of the safety zone. Upon each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the well as, issuing a Broadcast Notice to
being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25. Mariners.
TABLE TO § 165.506
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone
1 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fire-
Bethany Beach, DE; works barge in approximate position latitude 38°32′08″ N., longitude
Safety Zone. 075°03′15″ W., adjacent to shoreline of Bethany Beach, DE.
2 .............. Labor Day ....................... Indian River Bay, DE; All waters of the Indian River Bay within a 700 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. launch location on the pier in approximate position latitude 38°36′42″ N.,
longitude 075°08′18″ W.
3 .............. July 2nd, 3rd or 4th ........ North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 360 yard radius of the fire-
Rehoboth Beach, DE; works barge in approximate position latitude 38°43′01.2″ N., longitude
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Safety Zone. 075°04′21″ W., approximately 400 yards east of Rehoboth Beach, DE.
4 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fire-
Avalon, NJ; Safety works barge in approximate location latitude 39°06′19.5″ N., longitude
Zone. 074°42′02.15″ W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon, NJ.
5 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, or Barnegat Bay, Barnegat The waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge
September 1st–2nd Township, NJ; Safety in approximate position latitude 39°44′50″ N., longitude 074°11′21″ W.,
Saturday. Zone. approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ.
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
6 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fire-
Cape May, NJ; Safety works barge in approximate location latitude 38°55′36″ N., longitude
Zone. 074°55′26″ W., immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ.
7 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Delaware Bay, North All waters of the Delaware Bay within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
Cape May, NJ; Safety barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′00″ N., longitude 074°58′30″
Zone. W.
8 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. Great Egg Harbor Inlet, All waters within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate lo-
August—3rd Sunday. Margate City, NJ; cation latitude 39°19′33″ N., longitude 074°31′28″ W., on the Intracoastal
Safety Zone. Waterway near Margate City, NJ.
9 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. Metedeconk River, Brick The waters of the Metedeconk River within a 300 yard radius of the fire-
August every Thurs- Township, NJ; Safety works launch platform in approximate position latitude 40°03′24″ N., lon-
day; September 1st Zone. gitude 074°06′42″ W., near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ.
Thursday.
10 ............ July—2nd, 3rd, 4th or North Atlantic Ocean, At- The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fire-
5th. lantic City, NJ; Safety works barge located at latitude 39°20′58″ N., longitude 074°25′58″ W.,
Zone. and within 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at latitude
39°21′2″ N., longitude 074°25′06″ W., near the shoreline at Atlantic City,
NJ.
11 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. North Atlantic Ocean, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fire-
October—1st or 2nd Ocean City, NJ; Safety works barge in approximate location latitude 39°16′22″ N., longitude
Saturday. Zone. 074°33′54″ W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean City, NJ.
12 ............ May—4th Saturday ........ Barnegat Bay, Ocean All waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Township, NJ; Safety in approximate position latitude 39°47′33″ N., longitude 074°10′46″ W.
Zone.
13 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Little Egg Harbor, Parker All waters of Little Egg Harbor within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
Island, NJ; Safety barge in approximate position latitude 39°34′18″ N., longitude 074°14′43″
Zone. W., approximately 50 yards north of Parkers Island.
14 ............ September—3rd Satur- Delaware River, Chester, All waters of the Delaware River near Chester, PA just south of the Com-
day. PA; Safety Zone. modore Barry Bridge within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge lo-
cated in approximate position latitude 39°49′43.2″ N., longitude
075°22′42″ W.
15 ............ September—3rd Satur- Delaware River, All waters of the Delaware River near Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum
day. Essington, PA; Safety Island within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the ap-
Zone. proximate position latitude 39°51′18″ N., longitude 075°18′57″ W.
16 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; Delaware River, Philadel- All waters of Delaware River, adjacent to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA,
Columbus Day; De- phia, PA; Safety Zone. bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line run-
cember 31st, January ning east to west from points along the shoreline at latitude 39°56′31.2″
1st. N., longitude 075°08′28.1″ W., thence to latitude 39°56′29.1″ N., lon-
gitude 075°07′56.5″ W., and bounded on the north by the Benjamin
Franklin Bridge.
17 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea All waters of N. Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of a fireworks barge
Isle City, NJ; Safety located approximately at position latitude 39°08′49.5″ N., longitude
Zone. 074°41′25.1″ W., near Sea Isle City, NJ.
18 ............ April 8th; July 2nd, 3rd, Rehoboth Bay, DE; Safe- All waters within a 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at position
4th or 5th; December ty Zone. latitude 38°41′21″ N., longitude 075°05′00″ W. at Rehoboth Bay near
31st. Dewey Beach, DE.
(b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone
1 .............. April—1st or 2nd Satur- Washington Channel, All waters of the Upper Potomac River within 170 yards radius of the fire-
day. Upper Potomac River, works barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′20.3″ N., longitude
Washington, DC; Safe- 077°01′17.5″ W., located within the Washington Channel in Washington
ty Zone. Harbor, DC.
2 .............. July 4th; December—1st Severn River and Spa All waters of the Severn River and Spa Creek within a 300 yard radius of
and 2nd Saturday; De- Creek, Annapolis, MD; the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°58′41.76″ N., 076°28′34.2″
cember 31st. Safety Zone. W., located near the entrance to Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD.
3 .............. July—4th, or Saturday Middle River, Baltimore All waters of the Middle River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
before or after Inde- County, MD; Safety barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′45″ N., longitude 076°23′49″
pendence Day holiday. Zone. W., approximately 300 yards east of Rockaway Beach, near Turkey
Point.
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4 .............. December 31 .................. Upper Potomac River, All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fire-
Washington, DC; Safe- works barge in approximate position 38°48′14″ N., 077°02′10″ W., lo-
ty Zone. cated near the waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, Virginia.
5 .............. June 14th; July 4th; Sep- Northwest Harbor (East All waters of the Patapsco River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
tember—2nd Saturday; Channel), Patapsco barge in approximate position 39°15′55″ N., 076°34′35″ W., located adja-
December 31st. River, MD; Safety cent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor.
Zone.
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
6 .............. May—2nd or 3rd Thurs- Baltimore Inner Harbor, All waters of the Patapsco River within a 100 yard radius of the fireworks
day or Friday; July 4th; Patapsco River, MD; barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′01″ N., longitude 076°36′31″
December 31st. Safety Zone. W., located at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125
yards southwest of pier 3.
7 .............. May—2nd or 3rd Thurs- Baltimore Inner Harbor, The waters of the Patapsco River within a 100 yard radius of approximate
day or Friday; July 4th Patapsco River, MD; position latitude 39°17′04″ N., longitude 076°36′36″ W., located in Balti-
December 31st. Safety Zone. more Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1.
8 .............. July 4th; December 31st Northwest Harbor (West All waters of the Patapsco River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Channel) Patapsco barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′21″ N., longitude 076°34′38″
River, MD; Safety W., located adjacent to the West Channel of Northwest Harbor.
Zone.
9 .............. July—4th, or Saturday Patuxent River, Calvert All waters of the Patuxent River within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
before or after Inde- County, MD; Safety barge located at latitude 38°19′17″ N., longitude 076°27′45″ W., approxi-
pendence Day holiday. Zone. mately 800 feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD.
10 ............ July 3rd ........................... Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
Chesapeake Beach, barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′36″ N., longitude 076°31′30″
MD; Safety Zone. W., and within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate
position latitude 38°41′28″ N., longitude 076°31′29″ W., located near
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
11 ............ July 4th ........................... Choptank River, Cam- All waters of the Choptank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
bridge, MD; Safety launch site at Great Marsh Point, located at latitude 38°35′06″ N., lon-
Zone. gitude 076°04′46″ W.
12 ............ July—2nd, 3rd or last Potomac River, Fairview All waters of the Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Saturday. Beach, Charles Coun- barge in approximate position latitude 38°19′57″ N., longitude 077°14′40″
ty, MD; Safety Zone. W., located north of the shoreline at Fairview Beach, Virginia.
13 ............ May—last Saturday; July Potomac River, Charles All waters of the Potomac River within an area bound by a line drawn from
4th. County, MD; Mount the following points: latitude 38°42′30″ N., longitude 077°04′47″ W.;
Vernon, Safety Zone. thence to latitude 38°42′18″ N., longitude 077°04′42″ W.; thence to lati-
tude 38°42′11″ N., longitude 077°05′10″ W.; thence to latitude 38°42′22″
N., longitude 077°05′12″ W.; thence to point of origin located along the
Potomac River shoreline at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate,
Fairfax County, VA.
14 ............ October—1st Saturday ... Dukeharts Channel, Po- All waters of the Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
tomac River, MD; barge in approximate position latitude 38°13′27″ N., longitude 076°44′48″
Safety Zone. W., located adjacent to Dukeharts Channel near Coltons Point, Maryland.
15 ............ July—day before Inde- Potomac River, National All waters of the Potomac River within an area bound by a line drawn from
pendence Day holiday Harbor, MD; Safety the following points: latitude 38°47′13″ N., longitude 077°00′58″ W.,
and July 4th; Novem- Zone. thence to latitude 38°46′51″ N., longitude 077°01′15″ W., thence to lati-
ber—3rd Thursday, tude 38°47′25″ N., longitude 077°01′33″ W., thence to latitude 38°47′32″
3rd Saturday and last N., longitude 077°01′08″ W., thence to the point of origin, located at Na-
Friday; December— tional Harbor, Maryland.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Fri-
day.
16 ............ Sunday before or after Susquehanna River, All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300 yard radius of approxi-
July 4th, July 4th. Havre de Grace, MD; mate position latitude 39°32′06″ N., longitude 076°05′22″ W., located on
Safety Zone. the island at Millard Tydings Memorial Park.
17 ............ June and July—Saturday Miles River, St. Michaels,
All waters of the Miles River within a 200 yard radius of approximate posi-
before Independence MD; Safety Zone. tion latitude 38°47′42″ N., longitude 076°12′51″ W., located at the en-
Day holiday. trance to Long Haul Creek.
18 ............ July 3rd ........................... Tred Avon River, Oxford, All waters of the Tred Avon River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks
MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′24″ N., longitude 076°10′37″
W., approximately 500 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD.
19 ............ July 3rd ........................... Northeast River, North All waters of the Northeast River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
East, MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 39°35′26″ N., longitude 075°57′00″
W., approximately 400 yards south of North East Community Park.
20 ............ July—1st, 2nd or 3rd Upper Potomac River, All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fire-
Saturday. Washington, D.C.; works barge in approximate position 38°48′38″ N., 077°01′56″ W., lo-
Safety Zone. cated east of Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, Virginia.
21 ............ March through October, Anacostia River, Wash- All waters of the Anacostia River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks
at the conclusion of ington, DC; Safety barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′13″ N., longitude 077°00′16″
evening MLB games at Zone. W., located near the Washington Nationals Ball Park.
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Washington Nationals
Ball Park.
22 ............ June—last Saturday or Potomac River, Prince All waters of the Potomac River within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
July—1st Saturday; William County, VA; barge in approximate position latitude 38°34′09″ N., longitude 077°15′32″
July—3rd, 4th or last Safety Zone. W., located near Cherry Hill, Virginia.
Saturday or Sep-
tember—Saturday be-
fore Labor Day (ob-
served).
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
23 ............ July 4th ........................... North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in an area bound by the following
Ocean City, MD; Safe- points: latitude 38°19′39.9″ N., longitude 075°05′03.2″ W.; thence to lati-
ty Zone. tude 38°19′36.7″ N., longitude 075°04′53.5″ W.; thence to latitude
38°19′45.6″ N., longitude 075°04′49.3″ W.; thence to latitude 38°19′49.1″
N., longitude 075°05′00.5″ W.; thence to point of origin. The size of the
safety zone extends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks
launch area located at the high water mark on the beach.
24 ............ May—Sunday before Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
Memorial Day (ob- City, MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°22′31″ N., longitude 075°04′34″
served). June 29th; W.
July 4th and July every
Sunday. August—1st
Sunday and Sunday
before Labor Day (ob-
served).
25 ............ July 4th ........................... Assawoman Bay, All waters of Assawoman Bay within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
Fenwick Island— launch location on the pier at the West end of Northside Park, in approxi-
Ocean City, MD; Safe- mate position latitude 38°25′55″ N., longitude 075°03′53″ W.
ty Zone.
26 ............ July 4th; December 31st Baltimore Harbor, Balti- All waters of Baltimore Harbor, Patapsco River, within a 280 yard radius of
more Inner Harbor, a fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′36.7″ N., lon-
MD; Safety Zone. gitude 076°35′53.8″ W., located northwest of the Domino Sugar refinery
wharf at Baltimore, Maryland.
27 ............ Thursday before July 4th Chester River, Kent Is- All waters of Chester River, Kent Narrows North Approach, within a 300
(observed); and or July land Narrows, MD, yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Kent Island in approximate po-
4th. Safety Zone. sition latitude 38°58′44.4″ N., longitude 076°14′51.7″ W., in Queen
Anne’s County, MD.
28 ............ Sunday before or after Susquehanna River, All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300 yard radius of the fire-
July 4th, July 4th. Havre de Grace, MD; works barge in approximate position latitude 39°32′42″ N., longitude
Safety Zone. 076°04′29″ W., located east of the waterfront at Havre de Grace, MD.
(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone
1 .............. July 4th ........................... Linkhorn Bay, Virginia All waters of the Linkhorn Bay within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks dis-
Beach, VA, Safety play in approximate position latitude 36°52′20″ N., longitude 076°00′38″
Zone. W., located near the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, Vir-
ginia.
2 .............. September—last Friday York River, West Point, All waters of the York River near West Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of
or October—1st Friday. VA, Safety Zone. the fireworks display located in approximate position latitude 37°31′25″
N., longitude 076°47′19″ W.
3 .............. July 4th ........................... York River, Yorktown, All waters of the York River within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display
VA, Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 37°14′14″ N., longitude 076°30′02″ W.,
located near Yorktown, Virginia.
4 .............. July 4th, July 5th, July James River, Newport All waters of the James River within a 325 yard radius of the fireworks
6th, or July 7th. News, VA, Safety barge in approximate position latitude 36°58′30″ N., longitude 076°26′19″
Zone. W., located in the vicinity of the Newport News Shipyard, Newport News,
Virginia.
5 .............. June—4th Friday; July— Chesapeake Bay, Nor- All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks
1st Friday; July 4th. folk, VA, Safety Zone. display located in position latitude 36°57′21″ N., longitude 076°150′0″ W.,
located near Ocean View Fishing Pier.
6 .............. July 4th or 5th ................ Chesapeake Bay, Vir- All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400 yard radius of the fireworks display
ginia Beach, VA, Safe- in approximate position latitude 36°55′02″ N., longitude 076°03′27″ W.,
ty Zone. located at the First Landing State Park at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
7 .............. July 4th; December 31st, Elizabeth River, South- All waters of the Elizabeth River Southern Branch in an area bound by the
January—1st. ern Branch, Norfolk, following points: latitude 36°50′54.8″ N., longitude 076°18′10.7″ W.;
VA, Safety Zone. thence to latitude 36°51′7.9″ N., longitude 076°18′01″ W.; thence to lati-
tude 36°50′45.6″ N., longitude 076°17′44.2″ W.; thence to latitude
36°50′29.6″ N., longitude 076°17′23.2″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′7.7″
N., longitude 076°17′32.3″ W.; thence to latitude 36°49′58″ N., longitude
076°17′28.6″ W.; thence to latitude 36°49′52.6″ N., longitude
076°17′43.8″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′27.2″ N., longitude
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076°17′45.3″ W. thence to the point of origin.
8 .............. July—3rd Saturday ......... John H. Kerr Reservoir, All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir within a 400 yard radius of approxi-
Clarksville, VA, Safety mate position latitude 36°37′51″ N., longitude 078°32′50″ W., located
Zone. near the center span of the State Route 15 Highway Bridge.
9 .............. June, July, August, and North Atlantic Ocean, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 1000 yard radius of the cen-
September—every Virginia Beach, VA, ter located near the shoreline at approximate position latitude 36°51′12″
Wednesday, Thursday, Safety Zone A. N., longitude 075°58′06″ W., located off the beach between 17th and 31st
Friday, Saturday and streets.
Sunday. July 4th.
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
10 ............ September—last Satur- North Atlantic Ocean, VA All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of approxi-
day or October—1st Beach, VA, Safety mate position latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 075°58′09″ W., located on
Saturday. Zone B. the 14th Street Fishing Pier.
11 ............ Friday, Saturday and North Atlantic Ocean, VA All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of approxi-
Sunday Labor Day Beach, VA, Safety mate position latitude 36°49′55″ N., longitude 075°58′00″ W., located off
Weekend. Zone C. the beach between 2nd and 6th streets.
12 ............ July 4th ........................... Nansemond River, Suf- All waters of the Nansemond River within a 350 yard radius of approximate
folk, VA, Safety Zone. position latitude 36°44′27″ N., longitude 076°34′42″ W., located near
Constant’s Wharf in Suffolk, VA.
13 ............ July 4th ........................... Chickahominy River, Wil- All waters of the Chickahominy River within a 400 yard radius of the fire-
liamsburg, VA, Safety works display in approximate position latitude 37°14′50″ N., longitude
Zone. 076°52′17″ W., near Barrets Point, Virginia.
14 ............ July—3rd, 4th and 5th .... Great Wicomico River, All waters of the Great Wicomico River located within a 140 yard radius of
Mila, VA, Safety Zone. the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°50′31″ N., lon-
gitude 076°19′42″ W. near Mila, Virginia.
15 ............ July—1st Friday, Satur- Cockrell’s Creek, All waters of Cockrell’s Creek located within a 140 yard radius of the fire-
day and Sunday. Reedville, VA, Safety works display at approximate position latitude 37°49′54″ N., longitude
Zone. 076°16′44″ W. near Reedville, Virginia.
16 ............ May—last Sunday .......... James River, Richmond, All waters of the James River located within a 140 yard radius of the fire-
VA, Safety Zone. works display at approximate position latitude 37°31′13.1″ N., longitude
077°25′07.84″ W. near Richmond, Virginia.
17 ............ June—last Saturday ....... Rappahannock River, All waters of the Rappahannock River located within a 140 yard radius of
Tappahannock, VA, the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°55′12″ N., lon-
Safety Zone. gitude 076°49′12″ W. near Tappahannock, Virginia.
18 ............ July 4th, August—1st Fri- Cape Charles Harbor, All waters of Cape Charles Harbor located within a 125 yard radius of the
day, Saturday and Cape Charles, VA, fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°15′46.5″ N., lon-
Sunday, and Decem- Safety Zone. gitude 076°01′30.3″ W. near Cape Charles, Virginia.
ber 31st.
19 ............ July 3rd or 4th ................ Pagan River, Smithfield, All waters of the Pagan River located within a 140 yard radius of the fire-
VA, Safety Zone. works display at approximate position latitude 36°59′18″ N., longitude
076°37′45″ W. near Smithfield, Virginia.
20 ............ July 4th ........................... Sandbridge Shores, Vir- All waters of Sandbridge Shores located within a 100 yard radius of the fire-
ginia Beach, VA, Safe- works display at approximate position latitude 36°4324.9″ N., longitude
ty Zone. 075°5624.9″ W. near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
21 ............ July 4th, 5th or 6th ......... Chesapeake Bay, Vir- All waters of Chesapeake Bay located within a 200 yard radius of the fire-
ginia Beach, VA, Safe- works display at approximate position latitude 36°5458.18″ N., longitude
ty Zone. 076°0644.3″ W. near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
22 ............ July 3rd, 4th and 5th ...... Urbanna Creek, All waters of Urbanna Creek within a 120 yard radius of the fireworks
Urbanna, VA; Safety launch site at latitude 37°38′09″ N., longitude 076°34′03″ W., located on
Zone. land near the east shoreline of Urbanna Creek and south of Bailey Point.
23 ............ April—August, every Fri- Elizabeth River Eastern All waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth River within the area along the
day and Saturday; July Branch, Norfolk, VA; shoreline immediately adjacent to Harbor Park Stadium ball park and out-
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th; Safety Zone. ward into the river bound by a line drawn from latitude 36°50′30″ N., lon-
last Sunday in August; gitude 076°16′39.9″ W., thence south to 36°50′26.6″ N., longitude
and Friday, Saturday 076°16′39″ W., thence northwest to 36°50′28.8″ N., longitude
and Sunday of Labor 076°16′49.1″ W., thence north to 36°50′30.9″ N., longitude 076°16′48.6″
day weekend. W., thence east along the shoreline to point of origin.
(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone
1 .............. July 4th; October—1st Morehead City Harbor All waters of the Morehead City Harbor Channel that fall within a 360 yard
Saturday. Channel, NC, Safety radius of latitude 34°43′01″ N., longitude 076°42′59.6″ W., a position lo-
Zone. cated at the west end of Sugar Loaf Island, NC.
2 .............. April—2nd Saturday; July Cape Fear River, Wil- All waters of the Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn
4th; August—3rd Mon- mington, NC, Safety from the following points: latitude 34°13′54″ N., longitude 077°57′06″ W.;
day; October—1st Sat- Zone. thence northeast to latitude 34°13′57″ N., longitude 077°57′05″ W.;
urday. thence north to latitude 34°14′11″ N., longitude 077°57′07″ W.; thence
northwest to latitude 34°14′22″ N., longitude 077°57′19″ W.; thence east
to latitude 34°14′22″ N., longitude 077°57′06″ W.; thence southeast to
latitude 34°14′07″ N., longitude 077°57′00″ W.; thence south to latitude
34°13′54″ N., longitude 077°56′58″ W.; thence to the point of origin, lo-
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
cated approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
3 .............. July 1st Saturday and Green Creek and Smith All waters of Green Creek and Smith Creek that fall within a 300 yard ra-
July 4th. Creek, Oriental, NC, dius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 35°01′29.6″ N., longitude
Safety Zone. 076°42′10.4″ W., located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vi-
cinity of Oriental, NC.
4 .............. July 4th ........................... Pasquotank River, Eliza- All waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
beth City, NC, Safety launch barge in approximate position latitude 36°17′47″ N., longitude
Zone. 076°12′17″ W., located approximately 400 yards north of Cottage Point,
NC.
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
5 .............. July 4th, or July 5th ........ Currituck Sound, Corolla, All waters of the Currituck Sound within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
NC, Safety Zone. launch site in approximate position latitude 36°22′23.8″ N., longitude
075°49′56.3″ W., located near Whale Head Bay.
6 .............. July 4th; November—3rd Middle Sound, Figure All waters of the Figure Eight Island Causeway Channel from latitude
Saturday. Eight Island, NC, Safe- 34°16′32″ N., longitude 077°45′32″ W., thence east along the marsh to
ty Zone. latitude 34°16′19″ N., longitude 077°44′55″ W., thence south to the
causeway at latitude 34°16′16″ N., longitude 077°44′58″ W., thence west
along the shoreline to latitude 34°16′29″ N., longitude 077°45′34″ W.,
thence back to the point of origin.
7 .............. June—2nd Saturday; Pamlico River, Wash- All waters of Pamlico River and Tar River within a 300 yard radius of lati-
July 4th. ington, NC, Safety tude 35°32′25″ N., longitude 077°03′42″ W., a position located on the
Zone. southwest shore of the Pamlico River, Washington, NC.
8 .............. July 4th ........................... Neuse River, New Bern, All waters of the Neuse River within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
NC, Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 35°06′07.1″ N., longitude
077°01′35.8″ W.; located 420 yards north of the New Bern, Twin Span,
high-rise bridge.
9 .............. July 4th ........................... Edenton Bay, Edenton, All waters within a 300 yard radius of position latitude 36°03′04″ N., lon-
NC, Safety Zone. gitude 076°36′18″ W., approximately 150 yards south of the entrance to
Queen Anne Creek, Edenton, NC.
10 ............ July 4th. November— Motts Channel, Banks All waters of Motts Channel within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks launch
Saturday following Channel, Wrightsville site in approximate position latitude 34°12′29″ N., longitude 077°48′27″
Thanksgiving Day. Beach, NC, Safety W., approximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina, Wrightsville
Zone. Beach, NC.
11 ............ July 4th ........................... Cape Fear River, All waters of the Cape Fear River within a 600 yard radius of the fireworks
Southport, NC, Safety barge in approximate position latitude 33°54′40″ N., longitude 078°01′18″
Zone. W., approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC.
12 ............ July 4th ........................... Big Foot Slough, All waters of Big Foot Slough within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Ocracoke, NC, Safety launch site in approximate position latitude 35°06′54″ N., longitude
Zone. 075°59′24″ W., approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance
Channel at Ocracoke, NC.
13 ............ August—1st Tuesday ..... New River, Jacksonville, All waters of the New River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch
NC, Safety Zone. site in approximate position latitude 34°44′45″ N., longitude 077°26′18″
W., approximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge, Jacksonville,
North Carolina.
14 ............ July 4th ........................... Pantego Creek, All waters on the Pantego Creek within a 200 yard radius of the launch site
Belhaven, NC, Safety on land at position 35°32′35″ N., 076°37′46″ W.
Zone.
15 ............ July 4th ........................... Atlantic Intracoastal Wa- All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 yard radius of
terway, Swansboro, approximate position latitude 34°41′02″ N., longitude 077°07′04″ W., lo-
NC, Safety Zone. cated on Pelican Island.
16 ............ September—4th or last Shallowbag Bay, All waters of Shallowbag Bay within a 200 yard radius of a fireworks barge
Saturday. Manteo, NC; Safety anchored at latitude 35°54′31″ N., longitude 075°39′42″ W.
Zone.
17 ............ May—3rd Saturday ........ Pasquotank River; Eliza- All waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
beth City, NC; Safety barge at latitude 36°17′47″ N., longitude 076°12′17″ W., located north of
Zone. Cottage Point at the shoreline of the Pasquotank River.
18 ............ October—2nd Saturday Atlantic Intracoastal Wa- All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 yard radius of
terway; Bogue Inlet, the fireworks launch site at latitude 34°41′02″ N., longitude 077°07′04″
Swansboro, NC; Safe- W., located at Bogue Inlet, near Swansboro, NC.
ty Zone.
1 As noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change.
Dated: August 24, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
Meredith L. Austin, SECURITY regulation.
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Fifth Coast Guard District. Coast Guard SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
[FR Doc. 2016–21996 Filed 9–13–16; 8:45 am]
regulations for the Sitcum Waterway
33 CFR Part 165 security zone in Commencement Bay,
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Tacoma, Washington, from 6 a.m. on
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0878]
September 15, 2016, through 11:59 p.m.
on September 20, 2016, unless cancelled
Security Zone; Protection of Military sooner by the Captain of the Port. This
Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget action is necessary for the security of
Sound Department of Defense assets and
military cargo in the navigable waters of
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Puget Sound and adjacent waters. Entry
into this security zone is prohibited
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective October 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | If you have questions about this rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard District, Prevention Division, (757) 398-6204, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 63075 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA00 | |
| CFR Citation | 33
CFR
100 33 CFR 165 | |
| CFR Associated | Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Waterways; Harbors and Security Measures |
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