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[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. [FR Doc. 2016-21996 Filed 9-13-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
| 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 |