82 FR 26992 - Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 112 (June 13, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 112 (June 13, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-12112 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 13, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26992-27011] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12112] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 [Docket Number USCG-2017-0064] RIN 1625-AA08, AA00 Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Interim final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending its 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 interim final 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. This interim final rule updates the list of recurring marine events with revisions to include additional events, change of date(s), 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. This rule also removes regulations that are no longer effective or required. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 13, 2017. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from the date the rule was signed, May 31, 2017, until June 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG- 2017-0064 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 on this rule, call or email Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard District Office of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6204, [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Public Participation and Comments The Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking on April 6, 2017 (82 FR 16746). The public comment period for this NPRM closed on Monday, May 8, 2017; no comments were received. Documents mentioned in this Interim Final Rule as being available in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's instructions. III. Background Information and Regulatory History The Tables in the CFR that list annual and recurring special local regulations [[Page 26993]] and safety zones for marine events and fireworks displays within Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility (AOR) are published under 33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, respectively. These Tables were last amended September 14, 2016, through a previous rulemaking (81 FR 63075) that generated no adverse comments. 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 rulemaking 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. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), an agency may make a rule effective less than 30 days from publication of a final notice in the Federal Register when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. The Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; it would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest to delay the effective date of this rulemaking regarding implementation of the new and revised special local regulations and safety zones. Immediate implementation is required because the special local regulations and safety zones must be established to protect the public from the dangers associated with these scheduled activities. Despite the immediate effective date of this final action, the public has been afforded reasonable time to prepare for the effective date of this rulemaking. These events are planned by the local communities where they take place, and accordingly, the public has received advanced notification of these upcoming events through local media outlets in addition to notification by the Coast Guard through publication of the NPRM. The provisions of this interim final rule which disestablish existing special local regulations and safety zones are effectively immediately in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1), as they relieve a restriction. This interim rule is effective upon signature. This rule is prepared to provide the most up to date list of recurring marine events, special local regulations and safety zones. These recurring events are noticed to the public through local community media outlets and by event planners in conjunction with the communities in which they take place. IV. 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 has determined that potential hazards associated with marine events and fireworks displays that take place on and over navigable waters will be a safety concern for persons or vessels in the vicinity of these events. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of persons and vessels on the navigable waters in the safety zone before, during, and after the scheduled marine event. The current lists of annual and recurring special local regulations and safety zones for marine events and fireworks displays within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility (AOR) are published under 33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, respectively. This interim rule will add to, remove from, and amend 33 CFR 100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506 to create a comprehensive list of recurring marine events and fireworks displays requiring special local regulations and safety zones. V. Discussion of the Rule Special Local Regulations This rule adds 3 new special local regulations for marine events, removes 1 regulation and revises 6 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. The Coast Guard revises regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 3 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.) 9.............................. Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, MD. 2. (c.) 10............................. James River, Midlothian, VA. 3. (d.) 4.............................. Masonboro Inlet, Banks channel, Motts channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Coast Guard amends the regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by disestablishing the special local regulation previously listed in section (b.) of Table to 100.501; marine event--Maryland Swim for Life, Chester River, MD. The basis for removal of this marine event from regulatory enforcement includes limited vessel traffic in the area of the event, close proximity to shore, and shallow water depths. This rule revises 6 preexisting special local regulations that involve change to marine event date(s) and/or coordinates. These events are listed in Table 2, with reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec. 100.501. Table 2 [Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revision (date/ Table to Sec. 100.501 Location coordinates) ------------section----------------------------------------------------- 1. (b.) 2..................... Severn River, MD...... dates. 2. (b.) 6..................... Upper Potomac River, dates. Washington, DC. 3. (b.) 18.................... Patuxent River, coordinates. Solomons, MD. 4. (b.) 19.................... North Atlantic Ocean, dates. Ocean City, MD. 5. (b.) 21.................... Hambrooks Bay, dates. Choptank River, MD. 6. (c.) 6..................... Mill Creek, Hampton, dates. VA. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 26994]] Based on the nature of marine events, the large numbers of participants and spectators, and the 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 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 a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf. On-scene patrol commanders may be augmented by local, State, or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast Guard. Safety Zones This rule revises 12 previously established safety zones and removes 6 safety zones listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Other than changes to the dates of certain safety zones, the other provisions in 33 CFR 165.506 remain unchanged. The Coast Guard proposed to add eight new safety zones in the previously published Notice of proposed rulemaking on April 6, 2017 (82 FR 16746). The NPRM also proposed to revise the coordinates described by latitude and longitude for the center point of 3 previously established safety zones. Both the new and revised safety zones proposed for 33 CFR 165.506 have been temporarily postponed and are not included in this interim final rule. This action was necessary to ensure compliance with environmental review and policy requirements established under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Upon completion of NEPA environmental analysis and review, the previously proposed safety zones may be included in a future revision to 33 CFR 165.506. The rule revises 12 preexisting safety zones that involve changes to event date(s). These revised safety zones are shown in Table 3, with reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Table 3 [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table to Sec. 165.506 Location Revision (date) ------------Section----------------------------------------------------- 1. (b.) 1..................... Upper Potomac River, dates. Washington channel, Washington, DC. 2. (b.) 6..................... Baltimore Inner dates. Harbor, Patapsco River, MD. 3. (b.) 7..................... Baltimore Inner dates. Harbor, Patapsco River, MD. 4. (b.) 9..................... Patuxent River, dates. Solomons Island, MD. 5. (b.) 10.................... Chesapeake Bay, dates. Chesapeake Beach, MD. 6. (b.) 13.................... Potomac River, dates. National Harbor, MD. 7. (b.) 22.................... Isle of Wight Bay, dates. Ocean City, MD. 8. (b.) 24.................... Baltimore Inner dates. Harbor, Patapsco River, MD. 9. (c.) 5..................... Chesapeake Bay, dates. Norfolk, VA. 10. (c.) 8.................... John H. Kerr dates. Reservoir, Clarksville, VA. 11. (c.) 23................... Elizabeth River dates. Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA. 12. (d.) 15................... Atlantic Intracoastal dates. Waterway, Swansboro, NC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by disestablishing the following 6 safety zones listed in Table 4. Table 4 [Safety Zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date(s) Event Regulated Area ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. May--last Saturday; July Fireworks Potomac River, Charles 4th. display. County, MD; vicinity east of Mount Vernon Estate. 2. October--1st Saturday..... Fireworks Dukeharts Channel, display. Potomac River, MD. 3. July 4th.................. Fireworks Edenton Bay, Edenton, display. NC. 4. July 4th.................. Fireworks Pantego Creek, display. Belhaven, NC. 5. May--3rd Saturday......... Fireworks Pasquotank River, display. Elizabeth City, NC. 6. October--2nd Saturday..... Fireworks Atlantic Intracoastal display. Waterway, Bogue Inlet, Swansboro, NC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Temporary Regulations The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506 by removing the following 5 temporary [[Page 26995]] sections listed in Table 5. These temporary sections are no longer effective but continue to appear in the CFR. Table 5 [Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501 and safety zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Temporary section Citation Regulation expired ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. 33 CFR Sec. 100.35T-05-0276 77 FR 39630, July July 8, 2012. 5, 2012. 2. 33 CFR Sec. 100.35T-05-0482 77 FR 47520, September 29, August 9, 2012. 2012. 3. 33 CFR Sec. 165.T05-0330... 78 FR 56611, October 4, 2013. September 13, 2013. 4. 33 CFR Sec. 165.T05-0495... 78 FR 39601, July July 5, 2013. 2, 2013. 5. 33 CFR Sec. 165.T05-0723... 79 FR 51490, September 26, August 29, 2014. 2014. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Coast Guard is removing 33 CFR 165.540 that was previously established to facilitate a large multi-year dredging project in the coastal Cape Fear River area. This project was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors and accordingly a safety zone is no longer required for this purpose. VI. 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, it 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 received no comments from the Small Business Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit through a special local regulated area or safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. 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, permission to enter, remain in, or transit through these regulated areas during the enforcement may be given, when deemed safe to do so by the Coast Guard patrol commander on scene. Before the enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories widely. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule 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. Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard. C. Collection of Information This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order [[Page 26996]] 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 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 determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves 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 M16475.lD, as the appropriate environmental analysis is contained in the permitting for the events. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Record of Environmental Consideration 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 either a floating barge platform 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 M16475.lD. A Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting this determination is available in the docket where indicated in the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places, or vessels. 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. Sec. 100.35T05-0276 [Removed] 0 2. Remove Sec. 100.35T05-0276. Sec. 100.35T05-0482 [Removed] 0 3. Remove Sec. 100.35T05-0482. 0 4. Revise Sec. 100.501 to read as follows: Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Fifth Coast Guard District. This section applies 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. 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. 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 the 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 will assign a marine event patrol, as described in Sec. 100.40, to each regulated event listed in the table. Additionally, a PATCOM will 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. [[Page 26997]] (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 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) Vessel operators may request permission to enter and transit through a regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through the regulated area, vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course or marine event area. (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 and transit through 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 shall 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) Designated spectator area. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators shall 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 some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR 110.159, Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically (2) Middle Ground Anchorage, (3) South Anchorage, and (4) 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 emailing [email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be [[Page 26998]] 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 restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR 110.158, Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically anchorage grounds: (i) Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage; (ii) Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage; (iii) Anchorage No. 3 Upper, general anchorage; and (iv) 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.] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Location/special local No./enforcement period(s) \1\ Event Sponsor regulation area ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. June--1st Sunday Atlantic County Day at Atlantic County, New The waters of Great Egg the Bay. Jersey. Harbor 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; September--3rd Annual Escape from Escape from Fort All waters of the Delaware Saturday Fort Delaware Delaware Triathlon, River between Pea Patch Triathlon. Inc. Island and 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 Westville All waters of Big Timber Lights. and Westville Power Creek in Westville, New Boat. Jersey from shoreline to shoreline bounded 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 Performance Regulated enforcement area-- Grand Prix. Assn. (OPA). All waters of the North Atlantic 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'' 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 July 4th U.S. holiday City of Philadelphia.. The waters of the Delaware celebrations. 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. 6. August--2nd Friday, Saturday and Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area-- Sunday Offshore Grand Prix. Association (OPA) and All waters of the North New Jersey Offshore Atlantic Ocean encompassed Racing Assn. within the following areas: Race 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]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. 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. [[Page 26999]] 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, Saturday and New Jersey Offshore Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area-- Sunday Grand Prix. Assn. & New Jersey All waters of the North Offshore Racing Assn. Atlantic Ocean encompassed within the following areas: 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 and Thunder Over the Atlantic City Chamber The waters of the North Wednesday Boardwalk Air show. of Commerce. Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic 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 (Columbus U.S. holiday City of Philadelphia.. The waters of the Delaware Day) celebrations. 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. 10. December 31st (New Year's Eve) U.S. holiday City of Philadelphia.. The waters of the Delaware celebrations. 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. 11. September--2nd, 3rd or 4th Ocean City Air Show... Ocean City, NJ........ All waters of the New Sunday Jersey 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. 12. June--4th Sunday and August-- Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ..... All waters of the New 2nd or 3rd Sunday. September--2nd International Jersey Intracoastal or 3rd Saturday and Sunday Triathlon. Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]21'20'' N., longitude 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 Saturday; or USNA Safety at Sea U.S. Naval Academy.... All waters of the Severn April--1st Saturday Seminar. River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by the 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--3rd, 4th and last USNA Crew Races....... U.S. Naval Academy.... All waters of the Severn Saturday and Sunday, and May-- River from shoreline to every Saturday and Sunday shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a 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. [[Page 27000]] 3. July--3rd, 4th or last Saturday, Middle River Dinghy Norris Trust The waters of Middle River, or Sunday Poker Run. Foundation. from shoreline to shoreline, within 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 Swim Nanticoke River Swim All waters of the Nanticoke and Triathlon. and Triathlon, Inc. River, including Bivalve Channel 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 before Chestertown Tea Party Chestertown Tea Party All waters of the Chester Memorial Day Re-enactment. Festival. River, within a line connecting the following positions: Commencing at latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'46'' W., thence south to latitude 39[deg]12'19'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'53'' W., thence east to latitude 39[deg]12'16'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'48'' W., thence north to latitude 39[deg]12'25'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'41'' W., thence west to point of origin latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N., longitude 076[deg]03'46'' W., located at Chestertown, MD. 6. May--3rd Friday, Saturday and Washington, DC Dragon Taiwan--U.S. Cultural The waters of the Upper Sunday. June--2nd or 3rd Friday, Boat Festival. Association. Potomac River, Washington, Saturday and Sunday DC, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded upstream by the Francis Scott Key Bridge and downstream by the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC. 7. May--Tuesday and Wednesday USNA Blue Angels Air U.S. Naval Academy.... All waters of the Severn before Memorial Day (observed) Show. River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a 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. 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 Chesapeake The Great Chesapeake The waters of the Bay Swim. Bay Swim, Inc. Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the 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. April--last Saturday or Sunday Bay Bridge Paddle..... ABC Events, Inc....... The waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the 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'' N., longitude 076[deg]23'05'' W., thence eastward to eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]59'14'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'00'' 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]00'16'' N., longitude 076[deg]24'30'' W., thence eastward to eastern shoreline at latitude 38[deg]58'38'' N., longitude 076[deg]20'06'' W., located between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. 10. June--last Saturday and Sunday Bo Bowman Memorial-- Carolina Virginia Regulated enforcement area-- or July--2nd Saturday and Sunday Sharptown Regatta. Racing Assn. All waters of the Nanticoke River encompassed within the following 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. [[Page 27001]] 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 the 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. 11. May/June--Saturday and Sunday Rock Hall and Kinetic Endeavors, LLC The waters of Rock Hall after Memorial Day (observed); and Waterman's Triathlon Harbor from shoreline to October--1st Saturday and Sunday Swims. shoreline, bounded by a line drawn from latitude 39[deg]07'58.9'' N., longitude 076[deg]15'02'' W., thence southeast and parallel 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 Saturday or the Catholic Charities Associated Catholic The waters of the Patapsco Saturday after Labor Day. Dragon Boat Races. Charities, Inc. River, within the Inner (biennial, even years) Harbor, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076[deg]36'30'' W., located at Baltimore, MD. 13. June--3rd, 4th or last Saturday Baltimore Dragon Boat Baltimore Dragon Boat The waters of Patapsco or Sunday Challenge. Club. River, Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore, 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 or last Oxford-Bellevue Enviro-Sports The waters of the Tred Avon Saturday or Sunday. June--1st, 2nd Sharkfest Swim. Productions Inc. River from shoreline to or 3rd Saturday or Sunday shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from 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 Crossing: Wave One Swimming..... The waters of the Potomac Swim Across the River, from shoreline to Potomac. shoreline, 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 Saturday; or The MRE Tug of War.... Maritime Republic of The waters of Spa Creek November--1st or 2nd Saturday Eastport. from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from either 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 Saturday or Eastport Yacht Club Eastport Yacht Club... All waters of Spa Creek and Sunday Lights Parade. the 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 27002]] 18. Memorial Day weekend--Thursday, NAS Patuxent River Air NAS Patuxent River.... All waters of lower Friday, Saturday and Sunday; or Expo. Patuxent River, near Labor Day weekend--Thursday, Solomons, Maryland, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; or located between Fishing October--last Thursday, Friday, Point and base of break Saturday and Sunday wall marking the entrance to East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 14), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38[deg]17'39'' N., 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. 19. May--1st or 2nd Saturday and Ocean City Grand Prix. Offshore Powerboat Regulated enforcement area: Sunday; September--2nd or 3rd, Association. All waters of North Saturday and Sunday Atlantic Ocean bounded within the following designated areas near Ocean City, MD. Race area: All waters of North 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, MD 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, MD 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. 20. June--1st, 2nd or 3rd Thursday, Ocean City Air Show... Town of Ocean City, All waters of the North Friday, Saturday and Sunday Maryland. Atlanta Ocean within an area bounded by the following coordinates: 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. May--2nd Saturday and Sunday; Cambridge Classic Cambridge Power Boat Regulated enforcement area: Memorial Day weekend (Saturday and Powerboat Race. Regatta Association. All waters within Sunday). July--last Saturday and Hambrooks Bay and Choptank Sunday River west and south of a line commencing at Great Marsh 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. [[Page 27003]] 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 Saturday and Southern Maryland Boat Southern Maryland Boat All waters of Breton Bay, Sunday Club Summer Regatta. Club. immediately adjacent to 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. 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, Friday, Baltimore Air Show.... Historic Ships in Regulated area: All waters Saturday and Sunday after Columbus Baltimore, Inc. of the Patapsco River, Day (observed). (biennial, even within an area bounded by years) a line connecting position latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N., longitude 076[deg]36'30'' W., thence east to latitude 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). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 27004]] (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. May--last Friday, Saturday and Blackbeard Festival, City of Hampton....... The waters of Sunset Creek Sunday and/or June--1st Friday, Battle of Hampton. and Hampton River Saturday and Sunday. shoreline to shoreline October--3rd and 4th weekend. bounded to the north by the I-64 Bridge over the 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 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. 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, Saturday and Norfolk Harborfest.... Norfolk Festevents, The waters of the Elizabeth Sunday or 2nd Friday, Saturday and Ltd. River and its branches Sunday from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across 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 Saturday Cock Island Race...... Portsmouth Boat Club & The waters of the Elizabeth City of Portsmouth, River and its branches VA. from shoreline 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. 4. June--last Saturday or July--1st RRBA Spring Radar Rappahannock River All waters of Rappahannock Saturday Shootout. Boaters Association River, adjacent to Layton, (RRBA). VA, from 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. [[Page 27005]] 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 Wednesday and Pony Penning Swim..... Chincoteague Volunteer The waters of Assateague following Friday; or August--1st Fire Department. Channel from shoreline to Wednesday and following Friday shoreline, bounded to the east by a line drawn from latitude 37[deg]55'01'' N., longitude 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 Friday, Hampton Cup Regatta... Hampton Cup Regatta Regulated enforcement area-- Saturday and Sunday. September 4th Boat Club. All waters of Mill Creek, Saturday and Sunday adjacent 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]00'54'' N., longitude 076[deg]18'14'' W., thence north to point of origin. 7. September 1st Friday, Saturday Hampton Virginia Bay Hampton Bay Days Inc.. The waters of Sunset Creek and Sunday or 2nd Friday, Saturday Days Festival. and Hampton River and Sunday shoreline to shoreline bounded to the north by the I-64 Bridge over the 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 Sunday or Poquoson Seafood City of Poquoson...... The waters of the Back October--1st or 2nd Sunday Festival Workboat River, Poquoson, Virginia. Races. 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 and Sunday or Mattaponi Drag Boat Mattaponi Volunteer All waters of Mattaponi 4th Saturday and Sunday Race. Rescue Squad and Dive River immediately adjacent Team. to Rainbow Acres Campground, King and Queen 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. [[Page 27006]] 10. June--2nd or 3rd Saturday or Virginia Boat Club Virginia Boat Club, All waters of the James Sunday (VBC) Sprints Regatta Richmond, VA. River in the vicinity of on the James River. Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA. The regulated area includes a section of the James River approximately 1300 yards long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077[deg]38''04'' W., and bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077[deg]38'54'' W., north of Robious Landing Park. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. September--4th or last Saturday Swim the Loop and Without Limits All waters surrounding and or Sunday Motts Channel Sprint. Coaching, Inc. Harbor Island, NC including 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 or last Wilmington YMCA Wilmington, NC, YMCA.. All waters of Motts Saturday; October--last Saturday; Triathlon. Channel, from shoreline to November--1st and or 2nd Saturday shoreline and between Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located at latitude 34[deg]12'17.8'' N., 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 Saturday The Crossing.......... Organization to All waters of Lake Gaston, Support the Arts, from shoreline to Infrastructure, and shoreline, directly under Learning on Lake the length of Eaton Ferry Gaston, AKA O'SAIL. Bridge (NC State Route 903), commencing at the southern 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. 4. October--3rd, 4th or last Friday PPD Ironman North Ironman, Wilmington, All waters of Masonboro or Saturday Carolina. NC. Inlet, shoreline to shoreline starting at location latitude 34[deg]11'13'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'53'' W., thence north along Banks Channel to latitude 34[deg]12'14'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'04'' W., thence west to Motts channel, terminating at Sea Path Marina at latitude 34[deg]12'44'' N., longitude 077[deg]48'25'' W., Wrightsville Beach, 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. PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0 5. 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. Sec. 165.T05-0330 [Removed] 0 6. Remove Sec. 165.T05-0330. Sec. 165.T05-0495 [Removed] 0 7. Remove Sec. 165.T05-0495. Sec. 165.T05-0723 [Removed] 0 8. Remove Sec. 165.T05-0723. 0 9. Revise Sec. 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 apply. (2) This section applies 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. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, the 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 [[Page 27007]] 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.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No./enforcement period(s) 1 Safety zone-- Location regulated area ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th... North Atlantic The waters of the Ocean, Bethany North Atlantic Ocean Beach, DE; within a 500 yard Safety Zone. radius of the 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, All waters of the DE; Safety Zone. Indian River Bay 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 All waters of the Ocean, Rehoboth North Atlantic Ocean Beach, DE; within a 360 yard Safety Zone. radius of the 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 5th... North Atlantic The waters of the Ocean, Avalon, North Atlantic Ocean NJ; Safety Zone. within a 500 yard radius of the 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, The waters of September 1st, or 2nd Barnegat Barnegat Bay within Saturday. Township, NJ; a 500 yard radius of Safety Zone. the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]44'50'' N., longitude 074[deg]11'21'' W., approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ. 6 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th... North Atlantic The waters of the Ocean, Cape May, North Atlantic Ocean NJ; Safety Zone. within a 500 yard radius of the 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 5th... Delaware Bay, All waters of the North Cape May, Delaware Bay within NJ; Safety Zone. a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'00'' N., longitude 074[deg]58'30'' W. 8 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. Great Egg Harbor All waters within a August--3rd Sunday. Inlet, Margate 500 yard radius of City, NJ; Safety the fireworks barge Zone. in approximate 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 5th Metedeconk River, The waters of the August every Thursday; Brick Township, Metedeconk River September 1st Thursday. NJ; Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch platform in 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 5th.. North Atlantic The waters of the Ocean, Atlantic North Atlantic Ocean City, NJ; Safety within a 500 yard Zone. radius of the 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]21'12'' N., longitude 074[deg]25'06'' W., near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ. 11 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. North Atlantic The waters of the October--1st or 2nd Saturday. Ocean, Ocean North Atlantic Ocean City, NJ; Safety within a 500 yard Zone. radius of the 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, All waters of Ocean Township, Barnegat Bay within NJ; Safety Zone. a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]47'33'' N., longitude 074[deg]10'46'' W. 13 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.. Little Egg All waters of Little Harbor, Parker Egg Harbor within a Island, NJ; 500 yard radius of Safety Zone. the fireworks 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 Chester, PA; Delaware River near Safety Zone. Chester, PA just south of the 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 Essington, PA; Delaware River near Safety Zone. Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum 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. [[Page 27008]] 16 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; Delaware River, All waters of Columbus Day; December 31st, Philadelphia, Delaware River, January 1st. PA; Safety Zone. adjacent to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA, bounded from shoreline to shoreline, 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 5th.. N. Atlantic All waters of N. Ocean, Sea Isle Atlantic Ocean City, NJ; Safety within a 350 yard Zone. radius of a fireworks 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, 3rd, Rehoboth Bay, DE; All waters within a 4th or 5th; December 31st. Safety Zone. 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at position 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, 2nd or 3rd Washington All waters of the Saturday. Channel, Upper Upper Potomac River Potomac River, within 170 yards Washington, DC; radius of the Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate 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 and Severn River and All waters of the 2nd Saturday; December 31st. Spa Creek, Severn River and Spa Annapolis, MD; Creek within a 300 Safety Zone. yard radius of the 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 December 31st............... Upper Potomac All waters of the River, Upper Potomac River Washington, DC; within a 300 yard Safety Zone. radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38[deg]48'14'' N., 077[deg]02'10'' W., located near the waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, Virginia. 4 June 14th; July 4th; Northwest Harbor All waters of the September--2nd Saturday; (East Channel), Patapsco River December 31st. Patapsco River, within a 300 yard MD; Safety Zone. radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 39[deg]15'55'' N., 076[deg]34'35'' W., located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor. 5 April--1st Tuesday; May--2nd Baltimore Inner All waters of the or 3rd Thursday or Friday; Harbor, Patapsco Patapsco River July 4th; December 31st. River, MD; within a 100 yard Safety Zone. radius of the 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. 6 April--1st Tuesday; May--2nd Baltimore Inner The waters of the or 3rd Thursday or Friday; Harbor, Patapsco Patapsco River July 4th December 31st. River, MD; within a 100 yard Safety Zone. radius of 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. 7 July 4th; December 31st..... Northwest Harbor All waters of the (West Channel) Patapsco River Patapsco River, within a 300 yard MD; Safety Zone. radius of the 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. 8 July 4th, or Saturday Patuxent River, All waters of the before, or Friday after Calvert County, Patuxent River Independence Day holiday. MD; Safety Zone. within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 38[deg]19'17'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'45'' W., approximately 800 feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD. 9 July 4th or Sunday before Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the Independence Day holiday. Chesapeake Chesapeake Bay Beach, MD; within a 200 yard Safety Zone. radius of the 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. 10 July 4th................... Choptank River, All waters of the Cambridge, MD; Choptank River Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Great Marsh Point, located at latitude 38[deg]35'06'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'46'' W. 11 July--2nd, 3rd or last Potomac River, All waters of the Saturday. Fairview Beach, Potomac River within Charles County, a 300 yard radius of MD; Safety Zone. the fireworks 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. 12 July--day before Potomac River, All waters of the Independence Day holiday July National Harbor, Potomac River within 4th. MD; Safety Zone. an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: Latitude 38[deg]47'13'' N., longitude 077[deg]00'58'' W., thence to latitude 38[deg]46'51'' N., longitude 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. 13 Sunday before or after July Susquehanna All waters of the 4th, July 4th. River, Havre de Susquehanna River Grace, MD; within a 300 yard Safety Zone. radius of approximate position latitude 39[deg]32'06'' N., longitude 076[deg]05'22'' W., located on the island at Millard Tydings Memorial Park. 14 The Saturday before Miles River, St. All waters of the Independence Day holiday Michaels, MD; Miles River within a occurring in June or July. Safety Zone. 200 yard radius of approximate position latitude 38[deg]47'42'' N., longitude 076[deg]12'51'' W., located at the entrance to Long Haul Creek. 15 July 3rd................... Tred Avon River, All waters of the Oxford, MD; Tred Avon River Safety Zone. within a 150 yard radius of the 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. 16 July 3rd................... Northeast River, All waters of the North East, MD; Northeast River 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. 17 July--1st, 2nd or 3rd Upper Potomac All waters of the Saturday. River, Upper Potomac River Washington, DC; within a 300 yard Safety Zone. radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38[deg]48'38'' N., 077[deg]01'56'' W., located east of Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, Virginia. 18 March through October, at Anacostia River, All waters of the the conclusion of evening MLB Washington, DC; Anacostia River games at Washington Nationals Safety Zone. within a 150 yard Ball Park. radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]52'13'' N., longitude 077[deg]00'16'' W., located near the Washington Nationals Ball Park. 19 June--last Saturday or Potomac River, All waters of the July--1st Saturday; July-- Prince William Potomac River within 3rd, 4th or last Saturday; County, VA; a 200 yard radius of September--Saturday before Safety Zone. the fireworks barge Labor Day (observed). in approximate position latitude 38[deg]34'09'' N., longitude 077[deg]15'32'' W., located near Cherry Hill, Virginia. [[Page 27009]] 20 July 4th................... North Atlantic All waters of the Ocean, Ocean North Atlantic Ocean City, MD; Safety in an area bound by Zone. the following 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. 21 July 4th and Sunday before Isle of Wight All waters of Isle of Labor Day (observed). Bay, Ocean City, Wight Bay within a MD; Safety Zone. 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]22'31'' N., longitude 075[deg]04'34'' W. 22 July 4th................... Assawoman Bay, All waters of Fenwick Island-- Assawoman Bay within Ocean City, MD; a 360 yard radius of Safety Zone. the fireworks 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. 23 April--1st Tuesday. July Baltimore Harbor, All waters of 4th; December 31st. Baltimore Inner Baltimore Harbor, Harbor, MD; Patapsco River, Safety Zone. within a 280 yard radius of a fireworks barge in 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. 24 Thursday before July 4th Chester River, All waters of Chester (observed); and or July 4th. Kent Island River, Kent Narrows Narrows, MD, North Approach, Safety Zone. within a 300 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 July 4th.................... Linkhorn Bay, All waters of the Virginia Beach, Linkhorn Bay within 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 or York River, West All waters of the October--1st Friday. Point, VA, York River near West 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, All waters of the Yorktown, VA, York River within a 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, All waters of the 6th, or July 7th. Newport News, James River within a 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--1st and 4th Friday; Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the July--1st Friday; July 4th. Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake Bay Safety Zone. within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display located in position latitude 36[deg]57'21'' N., longitude 076[deg]15'00'' W., located near Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6 July 4th or 5th............. Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay 400 VA, Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks display 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 January 1st. Southern Branch, Elizabeth River Norfolk, VA, Southern Branch in Safety Zone. an area bound by the following points: Latitude 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 and or 4th John H. Kerr All waters of John H. Saturday. Reservoir, Kerr Reservoir Clarksville, VA, within a 400 yard Safety Zone. radius of 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 All waters of the September--every Wednesday, Ocean, Virginia North Atlantic Ocean Thursday, Friday, Saturday Beach, VA, within a 1000 yard and Sunday. July 4th.. Safety Zone A. radius of the center located near the shoreline at approximate position latitude 36[deg]51'12'' N., longitude 075[deg]58'06'' W., located off the beach between 17th and 31st streets. 10 September--last Saturday or North Atlantic All waters of the October--1st Saturday. Ocean, VA Beach, North Atlantic Ocean VA, Safety Zone within a 350 yard B. radius of 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 Sunday North Atlantic All waters of the Labor Day Weekend. Ocean, VA Beach, North Atlantic Ocean VA, Safety Zone within a 350 yard C. radius of 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 Suffolk, VA, Nansemond River Safety Zone. within a 350 yard radius of 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 All waters of the River, Chickahominy River Williamsburg, within a 400 yard VA, Safety Zone. radius of the 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 All waters of the River, Mila, VA, Great Wicomico River 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, Saturday Cockrell's Creek, All waters of and Sunday. Reedville, VA, Cockrell's Creek Safety Zone. located within a 140 yard radius of the 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, All waters of the Richmond, VA, James River located 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 All waters of the River, Rappahannock River Tappahannock, located within a 140 VA, Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]55'12'' N., longitude 076[deg]49'12'' W. near Tappahannock, Virginia. [[Page 27010]] 18 July 4th, August--1st Cape Charles All waters of Cape Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Harbor, Cape Charles Harbor and December 31st. Charles, VA, located within a 125 Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate 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 Smithfield, VA, Pagan River located Safety Zone. within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36[deg]59'18'' N., longitude 076[deg]37'45'' W., near Smithfield, Virginia. 20 July 4th................... Sandbridge All waters of Shores, Virginia Sandbridge Shores Beach, VA, located within a 100 Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36[deg]43'24.9'' N., longitude 075[deg]56'24.9'' W., near Virginia Beach, Virginia. 21 July 4th, 5th or 6th....... Chesapeake Bay, All waters of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay VA, Safety Zone. located within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36[deg]54'58.18'' N., longitude 076[deg]06'44.3'' W., near Virginia Beach, Virginia. 22 July 3rd, 4th and 5th...... Urbanna Creek, All waters of Urbanna Urbanna, VA; Creek within a 120 Safety Zone. 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 through August; Elizabeth River All waters of Eastern every Wednesday, Thursday, Eastern Branch, Branch Elizabeth Friday and Saturday; July Norfolk, VA; River within the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th; last Safety Zone. area along the Sunday in August; and Friday, shoreline Saturday and Sunday of Labor immediately adjacent Day weekend. to Harbor Park Stadium ball park and outward into the river bound by a line drawn from latitude 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 All waters of the Saturday. Harbor Channel, Morehead City Harbor NC, Safety Zone. Channel that fall within a 360 yard 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; July Cape Fear River, All waters of the 4th; August--3rd Monday; Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear River October--1st Saturday. Safety Zone. within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: Latitude 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 July Green Creek and All waters of Green 4th. Smith Creek, Creek and Smith Oriental, NC, Creek that fall Safety Zone. within a 300 yard 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 Elizabeth City, Pasquotank River NC, Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of the 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. 5 July 4th, or July 5th....... Currituck Sound, All waters of the Corolla, NC, Currituck Sound Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 36[deg]22'23.8'' N., longitude 075[deg]49'56.3'', located near Whale Head Bay. 6 July 4th November--3rd Middle Sound, All waters of the Saturday. Figure Eight Figure Eight Island Island, NC, Causeway Channel Safety Zone. from latitude 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 4th Pamlico River, All waters of Pamlico Washington, NC, River and Tar River Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of 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 All waters of the Bern, NC, Safety Neuse River within a 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. November--Saturday Motts Channel, All waters of Motts following Thanksgiving Day. Banks Channel, Channel within a 500 Wrightsville yard radius of the Beach, NC, fireworks launch Safety Zone. 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. 10 July 4th................... Cape Fear River, All waters of the Southport, NC, Cape Fear River Safety Zone. within a 600 yard radius of the 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. 11 July 4th................... Big Foot Slough, All waters of Big Ocracoke, NC, Foot Slough within a Safety Zone. 300 yard radius of the fireworks 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. 12 August--1st Tuesday........ New River, All waters of the New Jacksonville, River within a 300 NC, Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks 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. 13 July 4th, October--2nd Atlantic All waters of the Saturday. Intracoastal Atlantic Waterway, Intracoastal Swansboro, NC, Waterway within a Safety Zone. 300 yard radius of approximate position latitude 34[deg]41'02'' N., longitude 077[deg]07'04'' W., located on Pelican Island. 14 September--4th or last Shallowbag Bay, All waters of Saturday. Manteo, NC; Shallowbag Bay Safety Zone. within a 200 yard radius of a fireworks barge anchored at latitude 35[deg]54'31'' N., longitude 075[deg]39'42'' W. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 As noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change. [[Page 27011]] Sec. 165.540 [Removed] 0 10. Remove Sec. 165.540. Dated: May 31, 2017. Meredith L. Austin, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017-12112 Filed 6-12-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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have become or are likely to become the § 4901.31 Charges for services. additional safety measures provided by
subject of subsequent requests for * * * * * regulations. This interim final rule
substantially the same records; and (e) Unusual or exceptional updates the list of recurring marine
* * * * * circumstances. Notwithstanding events with revisions to include
paragraph (a) of this section, if PBGC additional events, change of date(s), and
§ 4901.5 [Amended] fails to comply with a time limit under removal of events that no longer take
■ 4. In § 4901.5, amend paragraph (a) 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6), PBGC may place in the Fifth Coast Guard District.
by: nevertheless assess a charge for When these regulations are enforced,
■ a. Removing ‘‘exempt from searching (or in the case of a requester certain restrictions are placed on marine
disclosure’’ and adding in its place described under 5 U.S.C. traffic in specified areas. This
‘‘PBGC reasonably foresees that 552(a)(4)(A)(ii)(II), for duplication) if rulemaking project promotes efficiency
either paragraph (e)(1) or (2) of this by eliminating the need to produce a
disclosure would harm an interest
section applies: separate rule for each individual
protected by an exemption’’;
(1) PBGC has determined that unusual recurring event and serves to provide
■ b. Adding the words ‘‘or disclosure is
circumstances apply and that more than notice of the known recurring events
otherwise prohibited by law’’ after the requiring a special local regulation or
words ‘‘subpart C of this part’’; and 5,000 pages are necessary to respond to
the request, provided that: safety zone throughout the year. This
■ c. Removing the two instances of
(i) PBGC has provided timely written rule also removes regulations that are no
‘‘public reference’’ and adding in the longer effective or required.
place of each ‘‘electronic reading’’. notice of this determination to the
requester; and DATES: This rule is effective without
§ 4901.14 [Amended] (ii) PBGC has discussed with the actual notice from June 13, 2017. For the
requester—or made three or more good- purposes of enforcement, actual notice
■ 5. In § 4901.14: will be used from the date the rule was
faith attempts to do so—via written
■ a. Amend paragraph (a) by adding, at signed, May 31, 2017, until June 13,
mail, electronic mail, or telephone how
the end of the paragraph, the sentence 2017.
the requester could effectively limit the
‘‘When responding to a request under
scope of the request. ADDRESSES: To view documents
paragraph (b), (c), or (d) of this section,
(2) A court has determined that mentioned in this preamble as being
the disclosure officer will notify the
exceptional circumstances exist (as available in the docket, go to http://
requester of the requester’s right to seek
defined in 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6)(C)) and has www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
assistance from the PBGC’s FOIA Public
issued an order excusing PBGC’s failure 0064 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
Liaison and will provide information
to comply with the time limit. ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
about how to contact the FOIA Public
Liaison.’’ Issued in Washington, DC, by Folder on the line associated with this
W. Thomas Reeder, rule.
■ b. Amend paragraph (c) by removing
‘‘denial and outline the appeal Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
procedure available’’ and adding in its Corporation. you have questions on this rule, call or
place ‘‘denial, outline the appeal [FR Doc. 2017–12207 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] email Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard
procedure available, and notify the BILLING CODE 7709–02–P
District Office of Waterways
requester of the right to seek dispute Management, U.S. Coast Guard;
resolution services from the PBGC’s telephone 757–398–6204,
FOIA Public Liaison or the Office of Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Government Information Services’’. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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seek dispute resolution services from
DHS Department of Homeland Security
the PBGC’s FOIA Public Liaison or the 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 FR Federal Register
Office of Government Information NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0064]
Services’’ after the word § Section
‘‘circumstances’’. RIN 1625–AA08, AA00 U.S.C. United States Code
§ 4901.15 [Amended] II. Public Participation and Comments
Special Local Regulations and Safety
■ 6. In § 4901.15, amend paragraph (a) Zones; Recurring Marine Events and The Coast Guard published a notice of
by removing the two instances of the Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth proposed rulemaking on April 6, 2017
words ‘‘30 days’’ and adding in the Coast Guard District (82 FR 16746). The public comment
place of each ‘‘90 days’’. period for this NPRM closed on
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Monday, May 8, 2017; no comments
■ 7. In § 4901.31:
ACTION: Interim final rule. were received.
■ a. Amend paragraph (a) introductory Documents mentioned in this Interim
text by adding, at the end of the SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending Final Rule as being available in the
paragraph, the sentence ‘‘Except as its special local regulations and safety docket, and all public comments, will
provided in paragraph (e) of this zones established for recurring marine be in our online docket at http://
section, no charge for searching (or in events and fireworks displays that take www.regulations.gov and can be viewed
the case of a requester described under place within the Fifth Coast Guard
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by following that Web site’s
5 U.S.C. 552(a)(4)(A)(ii)(II), for District area of responsibility. This instructions.
duplication) will be assessed if PBGC interim final rule revises the listing of
has failed to comply with any time limit events that informs the public of III. Background Information and
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(6).’’ regularly scheduled marine parades, Regulatory History
■ b. Add paragraph (e). regattas, other organized water events, The Tables in the CFR that list annual
The addition reads as follows: and fireworks displays that require and recurring special local regulations
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and safety zones for marine events and accordingly, the public has received V. Discussion of the Rule
fireworks displays within Fifth Coast advanced notification of these
upcoming events through local media Special Local Regulations
Guard District area of responsibility
(AOR) are published under 33 CFR outlets in addition to notification by the This rule adds 3 new special local
100.501 and 165.506, respectively. Coast Guard through publication of the regulations for marine events, removes 1
These Tables were last amended NPRM. The provisions of this interim regulation and revises 6 previously
September 14, 2016, through a previous final rule which disestablish existing established regulations for marine
rulemaking (81 FR 63075) that generated special local regulations and safety events listed in the Table to § 100.501.
no adverse comments. zones are effectively immediately in Other than changes to the dates and
Publishing these regulatory updates in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1), as locations of certain events, the other
a single rulemaking promotes they relieve a restriction. provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain
administrative efficiency and reduces This interim rule is effective upon unchanged.
costs involved in producing a separate signature. This rule is prepared to
provide the most up to date list of The Coast Guard revises regulations at
rule for each individual recurring event.
recurring marine events, special local 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 3 new special
This rulemaking action also provides
regulations and safety zones. These local regulations. The special local
the public with notice through
recurring events are noticed to the regulations are listed in Table 1,
publication in the Federal Register of
public through local community media including reference by section as
future recurring marine events and
outlets and by event planners in printed in the Table to § 100.501.
fireworks displays and their
accompanying regulations, special local conjunction with the communities in
regulations, and safety zones. This rule which they take place. TABLE 1
provides separate tables for each Coast IV. Legal Authority and Need for Rule [Special local regulated areas added to 33
CFR 100.501]
Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast The Coast Guard issues this
Guard District. rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. Table to
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), an agency 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 § 100.501 Location
may make a rule effective less than 30 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; section
days from publication of a final notice Department of Homeland Security
in the Federal Register when the agency 1. (b.) 9 .......... Chesapeake Bay, Chesa-
Delegation No. 0170.1. The Coast Guard peake Bay Bridge, MD.
for good cause finds that those has determined that potential hazards
procedures are impracticable, 2. (c.) 10 ........ James River, Midlothian, VA.
associated with marine events and 3. (d.) 4 .......... Masonboro Inlet, Banks
unnecessary, or contrary to the public fireworks displays that take place on channel, Motts channel,
interest. The Coast Guard finds that and over navigable waters will be a Wrightsville Beach, NC.
good cause exists for making this rule safety concern for persons or vessels in
effective less than 30 days after the vicinity of these events. The purpose
publication in the Federal Register; it The Coast Guard amends the
of this rule is to ensure safety of persons regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by
would be impracticable and contrary to and vessels on the navigable waters in
the public interest to delay the effective disestablishing the special local
the safety zone before, during, and after regulation previously listed in section
date of this rulemaking regarding the scheduled marine event.
implementation of the new and revised (b.) of Table to 100.501; marine event—
The current lists of annual and
special local regulations and safety Maryland Swim for Life, Chester River,
recurring special local regulations and
zones. Immediate implementation is MD. The basis for removal of this
safety zones for marine events and
required because the special local fireworks displays within the Fifth marine event from regulatory
regulations and safety zones must be Coast Guard District area of enforcement includes limited vessel
established to protect the public from responsibility (AOR) are published traffic in the area of the event, close
the dangers associated with these under 33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, proximity to shore, and shallow water
scheduled activities. Despite the respectively. This interim rule will add depths.
immediate effective date of this final to, remove from, and amend 33 CFR This rule revises 6 preexisting special
action, the public has been afforded 100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506 to create a local regulations that involve change to
reasonable time to prepare for the comprehensive list of recurring marine marine event date(s) and/or coordinates.
effective date of this rulemaking. These events and fireworks displays requiring These events are listed in Table 2, with
events are planned by the local special local regulations and safety reference by section as printed in the
communities where they take place, and zones. Table to § 100.501.
TABLE 2
[Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
Revision
Table to § 100.501 section Location (date/coordinates)
1. (b.) 2 ................................................... Severn River, MD .................................................................................................. dates.
2. (b.) 6 ................................................... Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC ................................................................ dates.
3. (b.) 18 ................................................. Patuxent River, Solomons, MD ............................................................................. coordinates.
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4. (b.) 19 ................................................. North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD .................................................................. dates.
5. (b.) 21 ................................................. Hambrooks Bay, Choptank River, MD .................................................................. dates.
6. (c.) 6 .................................................... Mill Creek, Hampton, VA ....................................................................................... dates.
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Based on the nature of marine events, authorized by the Captain of the Port 16746). The NPRM also proposed to
the large numbers of participants and (COTP) or designated Coast Guard revise the coordinates described by
spectators, and the event locations, the Patrol Commander. The designated latitude and longitude for the center
Coast Guard has determined that the ‘‘Patrol Commander’’ includes a Coast point of 3 previously established safety
events listed in this rule could pose a Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty zones. Both the new and revised safety
risk to participants or waterway users if officer who has been designated by the zones proposed for 33 CFR 165.506 have
normal vessel traffic were to interfere COTP to act on their behalf. On-scene been temporarily postponed and are not
with the event. Possible hazards include patrol commanders may be augmented included in this interim final rule. This
risks of injury or death resulting from by local, State, or Federal officials action was necessary to ensure
near or actual contact among participant authorized to act in support of the Coast compliance with environmental review
vessels and spectator vessels or Guard. and policy requirements established
mariners traversing through the Safety Zones under the National Environmental
regulated area. In order to protect the Policy Act (NEPA). Upon completion of
This rule revises 12 previously
safety of all waterway users including NEPA environmental analysis and
established safety zones and removes 6
event participants and spectators, this review, the previously proposed safety
safety zones listed in the Table to
rule establishes special local regulations zones may be included in a future
§ 165.506. Other than changes to the
for the time and location of each marine revision to 33 CFR 165.506.
dates of certain safety zones, the other
event. provisions in 33 CFR 165.506 remain The rule revises 12 preexisting safety
This rule prevents vessels from unchanged. zones that involve changes to event
entering, transiting, mooring, or The Coast Guard proposed to add date(s). These revised safety zones are
anchoring within areas specifically eight new safety zones in the previously shown in Table 3, with reference by
designated as regulated areas during the published Notice of proposed section as printed in the Table to
periods of enforcement unless rulemaking on April 6, 2017 (82 FR § 165.506.
TABLE 3
[Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
Table to § 165.506 Section Location Revision (date)
1. (b.) 1 ................................................... Upper Potomac River, Washington channel, Washington, DC ............................. dates.
2. (b.) 6 ................................................... Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD ........................................................ dates.
3. (b.) 7 ................................................... Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD ........................................................ dates.
4. (b.) 9 ................................................... Patuxent River, Solomons Island, MD ................................................................... dates.
5. (b.) 10 ................................................. Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD .......................................................... dates.
6. (b.) 13 ................................................. Potomac River, National Harbor, MD .................................................................... dates.
7. (b.) 22 ................................................. Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD ........................................................................ dates.
8. (b.) 24 ................................................. Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD ........................................................ dates.
9. (c.) 5 .................................................... Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA ............................................................................... dates.
10. (c.) 8 .................................................. John H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA ................................................................ dates.
11. (c.) 23 ................................................ Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA ........................................................ dates.
12. (d.) 15 ............................................... Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC ................................................... dates.
The Coast Guard amends regulations following 6 safety zones listed in Table
at 33 CFR 165.506 by disestablishing the 4.
TABLE 4
[Safety Zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
Date(s) Event Regulated Area
1. May—last Saturday; July 4th ...... Fireworks display ................ Potomac River, Charles County, MD; vicinity east of Mount Vernon Estate.
2. October—1st Saturday ............... Fireworks display ................ Dukeharts Channel, Potomac River, MD.
3. July 4th ........................................ Fireworks display ................ Edenton Bay, Edenton, NC.
4. July 4th ........................................ Fireworks display ................ Pantego Creek, Belhaven, NC.
5. May—3rd Saturday ..................... Fireworks display ................ Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC.
6. October—2nd Saturday .............. Fireworks display ............... Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Bogue Inlet, Swansboro, NC.
Each year, organizations in the Fifth Guard personnel on scene may allow scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23.
Coast Guard District sponsor fireworks boaters within the safety zone if This rule provides for the safety of life
displays in the same general location conditions permit. on navigable waters during the events.
and time period. Each event uses a barge The enforcement period for these The regulatory text we are proposing
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or an on-shore site near the shoreline as safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. appears at the end of this document.
the fireworks launch platform. A safety local time. However, vessels may enter, Temporary Regulations
zone is used to control vessel movement remain in, or transit through these safety
within a specified distance surrounding zones during this time frame if The Coast Guard amends regulations
the launch platforms to ensure the authorized by the COTP or designated at 33 CFR 100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506
safety of persons and property. Coast Coast Guard patrol commander on by removing the following 5 temporary
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sections listed in Table 5. These effective but continue to appear in the
temporary sections are no longer CFR.
TABLE 5
[Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501 and safety zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
Temporary section Citation Regulation expired
1. 33 CFR § 100.35T–05–0276 ......................... 77 FR 39630, July 5, 2012 .............................. July 8, 2012.
2. 33 CFR § 100.35T–05–0482 ......................... 77 FR 47520, August 9, 2012 .......................... September 29, 2012.
3. 33 CFR § 165.T05–0330 ............................... 78 FR 56611, September 13, 2013 ................. October 4, 2013.
4. 33 CFR § 165.T05–0495 ............................... 78 FR 39601, July 2, 2013 .............................. July 5, 2013.
5. 33 CFR § 165.T05–0723 ............................... 79 FR 51490, August 29, 2014 ........................ September 26, 2014.
The Coast Guard is removing 33 CFR events will typically be made by local Under section 213(a) of the Small
165.540 that was previously established newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Business Regulatory Enforcement
to facilitate a large multi-year dredging Coast Guard anticipates that these Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
project in the coastal Cape Fear River special local regulated areas and safety we want to assist small entities in
area. This project was completed by the zones will only be enforced one to three understanding this rule. If the rule
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its times per year. would affect your small business,
contractors and accordingly a safety organization, or governmental
B. Impact on Small Entities
zone is no longer required for this jurisdiction and you have questions
purpose. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of concerning its provisions or options for
1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, compliance, please contact the person
VI. Regulatory Analyses requires Federal agencies to consider listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
We developed this rule after the potential impact of regulations on CONTACT section.
considering numerous statutes and small entities during rulemaking. The Small businesses may send comments
Executive orders related to rulemaking. term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small on the actions of Federal employees
Below, we summarize our analyses businesses, not-for-profit organizations who enforce, or otherwise determine
based on a number of these statutes and that are independently owned and compliance with, Federal regulations to
Executive orders, and we discuss First operated and are not dominant in their the Small Business and Agriculture
Amendment rights of protestors. fields, and governmental jurisdictions Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
with populations of less than 50,000. and the Regional Small Business
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
The Coast Guard received no comments Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 from the Small Business Administration Ombudsman evaluates these actions
direct agencies to assess the costs and on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard annually and rates each agency’s
benefits of available regulatory certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this responsiveness to small business. If you
alternatives and, if regulation is rule will not have a significant wish to comment on actions by
necessary, to select regulatory economic impact on a substantial employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
approaches that maximize net benefits. number of small entities. 888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the While some owners or operators of Coast Guard will not retaliate against
importance of quantifying both costs vessels intending to transit through a small entities that question or complain
and benefits, of reducing costs, of special local regulated area or safety about this rule or any policy or action
harmonizing rules, and of promoting zone may be small entities, for the of the Coast Guard.
flexibility. This rule has not been reasons stated in section IV.A above,
designated a ‘‘significant regulatory this proposed rule would not have a C. Collection of Information
action’’ under Executive Order 12866. significant economic impact on any This rule will not call for a new
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed vessel owner or operator. collection of information under the
by the Office of Management and These special local regulated areas Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
Budget. and safety zones will not have a U.S.C. 3501–3520).
This regulatory action determination significant economic impact on a
is based on the short amount of time substantial number of small entities for D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
that vessels will be restricted from the following reasons: The Coast Guard Governments
regulated areas and the small size of will ensure that small entities are able A rule has implications for federalism
these areas that are usually positioned to operate in the areas where events are under Executive Order 13132,
away from high vessel traffic zones. occurring to the extent possible while Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
Generally, vessels would not be ensuring the safety of event participants effect on the States, on the relationship
precluded from getting underway, or and spectators. The enforcement period between the national government and
mooring at any piers or marinas will be short in duration and, in many the States, or on the distribution of
currently located in the vicinity of the of the areas, vessels can transit safely power and responsibilities among the
regulated areas. Advance notifications around the regulated area. Generally, various levels of government. We have
would also be made to the local permission to enter, remain in, or transit analyzed this rule under that Order and
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maritime community by issuance of through these regulated areas during the have determined that it is consistent
Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast enforcement may be given, when with the fundamental federalism
Notice to Mariners, Marine information deemed safe to do so by the Coast Guard principles and preemption requirements
and facsimile broadcasts so mariners patrol commander on scene. Before the described in Executive Order 13132.
can adjust their plans accordingly. enforcement period, we will issue Also, this rule does not have tribal
Notifications to the public for most maritime advisories widely. implications under Executive Order
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13175, Consultation and Coordination This rule involves implementation of § 100.501 Special Local Regulations;
with Indian Tribal Governments, regulations at 33 CFR part 165 that Marine Events within the Fifth Coast Guard
because it does not have a substantial establish safety zones on navigable District.
direct effect on one or more Indian waters of the United States for fireworks This section applies to the marine
tribes, on the relationship between the events. These safety zones are enforced events listed in the Table to § 100.501.
Federal Government and Indian tribes, for the duration of fireworks display These regulations will be effective
or on the distribution of power and events. The fireworks are generally annually, for the duration of each event
responsibilities between the Federal launched from either a floating barge listed in the Table to § 100.501. Annual
Government and Indian tribes. If you platform or immediately adjacent to notice of the exact dates and times of
believe this rule has implications for navigable waters of the United States. the effective period of the regulation
federalism or Indian tribes, please The category of activities includes with respect to each event, the
contact the person listed in the FOR fireworks launched from barges or at the geographical area, and details
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. shoreline that generally rely on the use concerning the nature of the event and
of navigable waters as a safety buffer. the number of participants and type(s)
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of vessels involved will be published in
Fireworks displays may introduce
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act potential hazards such as accidental Local Notices to Mariners and via
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires discharge of fireworks, dangerous Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF–
Federal agencies to assess the effects of projectiles, and falling hot embers or FM marine band radio.
their discretionary regulatory actions. In other debris. This section of the rule is (a) Definitions. The following
particular, the Act addresses actions categorically excluded from further definitions apply to this section:
that may result in the expenditure by a review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. A
State, local, or tribal government, in the 2–1 of the Commandant Instruction Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is a
aggregate, or by the private sector of M16475.lD. A Record of Environmental commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or Consideration (REC) supporting this of the Coast Guard who has been
more in any one year. Though this rule determination is available in the docket designated by the respective Coast
will not result in such an expenditure, where indicated in the ADDRESSES Guard Sector—Captain of the Port to
we do discuss the effects of this rule section of this preamble. enforce these regulations.
elsewhere in this preamble. (2) Official patrol. Any vessel
G. Protest Activities
assigned or approved by the respective
F. Environment
The Coast Guard respects the First Captain of the Port with a
We have analyzed this rule under Amendment rights of protesters. commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
Department of Homeland Security Protesters are asked to contact the on board and displaying a Coast Guard
Management Directive 023–01 and person listed in the FOR FURTHER ensign.
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, INFORMATION CONTACT section to (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels
which guide the Coast Guard in coordinate protest activities so that your not registered with the event sponsor as
complying with the National message can be received without participants or official patrol vessels.
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 jeopardizing the safety or security of (4) Regulated area. An area where
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have people, places, or vessels. Special local regulations apply to a
determined that this action is one of a List of Subjects specific described waterway to include
category of actions that do not creeks, sounds, bays, rivers and, oceans.
individually or cumulatively have a 33 CFR Part 100 Regulated areas include all waters of a
significant effect on the human Marine safety, Navigation (water), specific body of water described with
environment. Reporting and recordkeeping intent to define boundaries where the
This rule involves implementation of requirements, Waterways. Coast Guard enforces Special local
regulations within 33 CFR part 100 that regulations. Boundaries may be
apply to organized marine events on the 33 CFR Part 165 described from shoreline to shoreline,
navigable waters of the United States. Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation reference bridges, or other fixed
Some marine events by their nature may (water), Reporting and recordkeeping structures, by points and lines defined
introduce potential for adverse impact requirements, Security measures, by latitude and longitude. All
on the safety or other interest of Waterways. coordinates reference Datum: NAD
waterway users or waterfront 1983.
infrastructure within or close proximity For the reasons discussed in the (b) Marine event patrol. The Coast
to the event area. The category of water preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 Guard will assign a marine event patrol,
activities includes but is not limited to CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows: as described in § 100.40, to each
sail boat regattas, boat parades, power PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON regulated event listed in the table.
boat racing, swimming events, crew NAVIGABLE WATERS Additionally, a PATCOM will be
racing, and sail board racing. This assigned to oversee the patrol. The
section of the rule is categorically ■ 1. The authority citation for part 100 marine event patrol and PATCOM may
excluded from further review under continues to read as follows: be contacted on VHF–FM Channel 16.
paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2–1 of the The PATCOM may terminate the event,
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, as or the operation of any vessel
the appropriate environmental analysis participating in the marine event, at any
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§ 100.35T05–0276 [Removed]
is contained in the permitting for the time if deemed necessary for the
events. An environmental analysis ■ 2. Remove § 100.35T05–0276. protection of life or property. Only
checklist supporting this determination § 100.35T05–0482 [Removed] designated marine event participants
and a Record of Environmental and their vessels and official patrol
Consideration are not required for this ■ 3. Remove § 100.35T05–0482. vessels are authorized to enter the
section of the rule. ■ 4. Revise § 100.501 to read as follows: regulated area.
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submitted no later than 10 calendar approved for spectator area access shall (i) Anchorage No. 1, general
days prior to the event date. Applicants follow the instructions issued by the anchorage;
will be notified by the Captain of the PATCOM when entering the regulated (ii) Anchorage No. 2, general
Port or representative regarding status of area. The regulations for this event will anchorage;
applications and further instructions. restrict access to some of the anchorage
All vessels shall contact the PATCOM (iii) Anchorage No. 3 Upper, general
grounds listed at 33 CFR 110.158,
on VHF–FM channels 16 or 22A prior anchorage; and
Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically
to transiting to the spectator area to anchorage grounds: (iv) Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general
confirm entry approval. Vessels anchorage.
TABLE TO § 100.501
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 Reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement Event Sponsor Location/special local regulation area
period(s) 1
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone
1. June—1st Sunday Atlantic County Day at Atlantic County, New The waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay, adjacent to Somers Point, New Jersey,
the Bay. Jersey. bounded by a line drawn along the following boundaries: The area is bounded to
the north by the shoreline along John F. Kennedy Park and Somers Point, New
Jersey; bounded to the east by the State Route 52 bridge; bounded to the south
by a line that runs along latitude 39°18′00″ N., and bounded to the west by a line
that runs along longitude 074°37′00″ W.
2. May—3rd Sunday; Annual Escape from Fort Escape from Fort Dela- All waters of the Delaware River between Pea Patch Island and Delaware City,
September—3rd Sat- Delaware Triathlon. ware Triathlon, Inc. Delaware, bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude
urday 39°36′35.7″ N., longitude 075°35′25.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude
39°34′57.3″ N., longitude 075°33′23.1″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°34′11.9″ N., longitude 075°34′28.6″ W., thence northwest to latitude
39°35′52.4″ N., longitude 075°36′33.9″ W., thence to point of origin.
3. June—last Saturday Westville Parade of Borough of Westville and All waters of Big Timber Creek in Westville, New Jersey from shoreline to shoreline
Lights. Westville Power Boat. bounded on the south from the Route 130 Bridge and to the north by the en-
trance of the Delaware River.
4. June—4th Sunday OPA Atlantic City Grand Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean encompassed
Prix. Assn. (OPA). within the following areas:
Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the
following points: latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°24′45″ W., thence east to
latitude 39°21′08″ N., longitude 074°24′32″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°20′21″ N., longitude 074°27′04.6″ W., thence northwest to latitude
39°20′45.6″ N., longitude 074°27′11.6″ W., thence northeast parallel to shoreline
to point of origin.
Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting
the following points: Latitude 39°21′46″ N., longitude 074°24′35″ W., thence east
to latitude 39°21′06″ N., longitude 074°24′06″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°20′06″ N., longitude 074°27′20″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′40.6″
N., longitude 074°27′31.5″W., thence northeast along the shoreline to point of or-
igin.
Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line con-
necting the following points: Latitude 39°21′05.6 N., longitude 074°24′05.8″ W.,
thence east to latitude 39°20′52.1″ N., longitude 074°23′53.9″ W., thence south-
east to latitude 39°19′51.6″ N., longitude 074°27′16.2″ W., thence northwest to
latitude 39°20′05.6″ N., longitude 074°27′20″ W., thence northeast to point of ori-
gin.
5. July—on or about July U.S. holiday celebrations City of Philadelphia ........ The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ,
4th 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/NJ Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean encompassed
Saturday and Sunday Offshore Grand Prix. Association (OPA) and within the following areas:
New Jersey Offshore Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the
Racing Assn. following points: Latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°03′20″ W., thence east to
latitude 39°59′28″ N., longitude 074°02′15″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°56′41″ N., longitude 074°02′55″ W., thence west to latitude 39°56′45″ N., lon-
gitude 074°03′52″ W., thence north 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°00′00″ N., longitude 074°03′31″ W., thence east
to latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°02′00″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°56′28″ N., longitude 074°02′43″ W., thence west to latitude 39°56′31″ N., lon-
gitude 074°04′10″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin.
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period(s) 1
Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line con-
necting the following points: Latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°01′59″ W.,
thence east to latitude 39°59′39″ N., longitude 074°01′48″ W., thence southwest
to latitude 39°56′27″ N., longitude 074°02′29″ W., thence west to latitude
39°56′28″ N., longitude 074°02′43″ W., thence north to point of origin.
7. May—3rd weekend, New Jersey Offshore Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean encompassed
Saturday and Sunday Grand Prix. Assn. & New Jersey within the following areas:
Offshore Racing Assn. Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the
following points: Latitude 40°05′40″ N., longitude 074°01′59″ W., thence south-
east to latitude 40°05′34″ N., longitude 074°01′40″ W., thence south to latitude
40°03′54″ N., longitude 074°02′07″ W., thence west to latitude 40°03′56″ N., lon-
gitude 074°02′24″ W., thence north and parallel to shoreline to point of origin.
Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting
the following points: Latitude 40°05′55″ N., longitude 074°02′02″ W., thence
southeast to latitude 40°05′44″ N., longitude 074°01′28″ W., thence south to lati-
tude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°02′01″ W., thence west to latitude 40°03′44″
N., longitude 074°02′36″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin.
Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line con-
necting the following points: Latitude 40°05′44″ N., longitude 074°01′27″ W.,
thence east to latitude 40°05′42″ N., longitude 074°01′20″ W., thence southwest
to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°01′55″ W., thence west to latitude
40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°02′01″ W., thence north to point of origin.
8. August—3rd Tuesday Thunder Over the Board- Atlantic City Chamber of The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey,
and Wednesday walk Air show. Commerce. bounded by a line drawn between the following points: From a point along the
shoreline at latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°25′04″ W., thence southeasterly
to latitude 39°21′08″ N., longitude 074°24′48″ W., thence southwesterly to lati-
tude 39°20′16″ N., longitude 074°27′17″ W., thence northwesterly to a point
along the shoreline at latitude 39°20′44″ N., longitude 074°27′31″ W., thence
northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°25′04″
W.
9. October—1st Monday U.S. holiday celebrations City of Philadelphia ........ The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ,
(Columbus Day) 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 celebrations City of Philadelphia ........ The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ,
Year’s Eve) 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, Ocean City Air Show ..... Ocean City, NJ .............. All waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line con-
3rd or 4th Sunday necting the following points: Latitude 39°15′57″ N., longitude 074°35′09″ W.,
thence northeast to latitude 39°16′34″ N., longitude 074°33′54″ W., thence south-
east to latitude 39°16′17″ N., longitude 074°33′29″ W., thence southwest to lati-
tude 39°15′40″ N., longitude 074°34′46″ W., thence northwest to point of origin,
near Ocean City, NJ.
12. June—4th Sunday Atlantic City International Atlantic City, NJ ............. All waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line con-
and August—2nd or Triathlon. necting the following points: Latitude 39°21′20″ N., longitude 074°27′18″ W.,
3rd Sunday. Sep- thence northeast to latitude 39°21′27.47″ N., longitude 074°27′10.31″ W., thence
tember—2nd or 3rd northeast to latitude 39°21′33″ N., longitude 074°26′57″ W., thence northwest to
Saturday and Sunday latitude 39°21′37″ N., longitude 074°27′03″ W., thence southwest to latitude
39°21′29.88″ N., longitude 074°27′14.31″ W., thence south to latitude 39°21′19″
N., longitude 074°27′22″ W., thence east to latitude 39°21′18.14″ N., longitude
074°27′19.25″ W., thence north to point of origin, near 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 from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north-
Saturday; or April—1st Seminar. west by the Naval Academy (SR–450) Bridge and bounded to the southeast by a
Saturday line drawn from Triton Light at latitude 38°58′53.0″ N., longitude 076°28′34.4″
W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58.7″ N., longitude
076°27′38.9″ W.
2. April—3rd, 4th and USNA Crew Races ........ U.S. Naval Academy ..... All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north-
last Saturday and west by a line drawn from the south shoreline at latitude 39°00′58″ N., longitude
Sunday, and May— 076°31′32″ W., thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°01′11″ N., longitude
every Saturday and 076°31′10″ W. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn
Sunday from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″
W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58″ N., longitude
076°27′41″ W.
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period(s) 1
3. July—3rd, 4th or last Middle River Dinghy Norris Trust Foundation The waters of Middle River, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded to
Saturday, or Sunday Poker Run. the north by a line drawn along latitude 39°19′33″ N., and bounded to the south
by a line drawn from latitude 39°17′24.4″ N., longitude 076°23′53.3″ W., thence
east to latitude 39°18′06.4″ N., longitude 076°23′10.9″ W., including all western
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 Swim Nanticoke River Swim All waters of the Nanticoke River, including Bivalve Channel and Bivalve Harbor,
and Triathlon. and Triathlon, Inc. bounded by a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at latitude 38°18′38.8″ N.,
longitude 075°53′31.8″ W., thence westerly to latitude 38°18′39.8″ N., longitude
075°55′00″ W., thence northeasterly to latitude 38°19′57.7″ N., longitude
075°53′47.7″ W., thence easterly to latitude 38°19′42.3″ N., longitude
075°52′59.4″ W.
5. May—the Saturday Chestertown Tea Party Chestertown Tea Party All waters of the Chester River, within a line connecting the following positions:
before Memorial Day Re-enactment. Festival. Commencing at latitude 39°12′27″ N., longitude 076°03′46″ W., thence south to
latitude 39°12′19″ N., longitude 076°03′53″ W., thence east to latitude 39°12′16″
N., longitude 076°03′48″ W., thence north to latitude 39°12′25″ N., longitude
076°03′41″ W., thence west to point of origin latitude 39°12′27″ N., longitude
076°03′46″ W., located at Chestertown, MD.
6. May—3rd Friday, Sat- Washington, DC Dragon Taiwan—U.S. Cultural The waters of the Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC, from shoreline to shore-
urday and Sunday. Boat Festival. Association. line, bounded upstream by the Francis Scott Key Bridge and downstream by the
June—2nd or 3rd Fri- Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC.
day, Saturday and
Sunday
7. May—Tuesday and USNA Blue Angels Air U.S. Naval Academy ..... All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north-
Wednesday before Show. west by a line drawn along the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated area
Memorial Day (ob- is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at
served) latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″ W., thence southeast to a point
1500 yards ESE of Chinks Point, MD at latitude 38°57′41″ N., longitude
076°27′36″ W., thence northeast to Greenbury Point at latitude 38°58′27.7″ N.,
longitude 076°27′16.4″ W.
Spectator area: All waters of the Severn River bounded by a line commencing at
latitude 38°58′38.2″ N., longitude 076°27′56.9″ W., thence southeast to latitude
38°58′24.9″ N., longitude 076°27′47.6″ W., thence west to latitude 38°58′22.3″
N., longitude 076°27′54.5″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°58′28.3″ N., lon-
gitude 076°28′11″ W., thence east to point of origin. This area is located gen-
erally in the center portion of Middle Ground Anchorage, Severn River, MD. This
spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in § 100.501 para-
graph (g)(1).
8. June—2nd Sunday The Great Chesapeake The Great Chesapeake The waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the Wil-
Bay Swim. Bay Swim, Inc. liam 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°00′36.6″ N., longitude
076°23′55″ W., thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14.2″
N., longitude 076°19′57.3″ W.; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel
and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western
shoreline at latitude 39°00′18.4″ N., longitude 076°24′28.2″ W., thence eastward
to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′39.2″ N., longitude 076°20′8.8″ W.
9. April—last Saturday or Bay Bridge Paddle ......... ABC Events, Inc ............ The waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the Wil-
Sunday liam 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°00′36″ N., longitude
076°23′05″ W., thence eastward to eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14″ N.,
longitude 076°20′00″ 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 shore-
line at latitude 39°00′16″ N., longitude 076°24′30″ W., thence eastward to east-
ern shoreline at latitude 38°58′38″ N., longitude 076°20′06″ W., located between
Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.
10. June—last Saturday Bo Bowman Memorial— Carolina Virginia Racing Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the Nanticoke River encompassed with-
and Sunday or July— Sharptown Regatta. Assn. in the following areas:
2nd Saturday and Race area: All waters of the Nanticoke River commencing at a point at latitude
Sunday 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′44″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°33′03″
N., longitude 075°42′45″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°32′46″ N., longitude
075°43′08″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°32′45″ N., longitude 075°43′07″
W., thence northeast to the point of origin.
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No./enforcement Event Sponsor Location/special local regulation area
period(s) 1
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 lati-
tude 38°32′37″ N., longitude 075°43′14″ W., thence northwest across the river to
latitude 38°32′41.5″ N., longitude 075°43′19.3″ W., thence northeast to latitude
38°32′46″ N., longitude 075°43′14″ W., thence southeast along the Route 313
bridge to latitude 38°32′41.7″ N., longitude 075°43′08.2″ W., thence southwest to
point of origin.
Buffer area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by a line connecting the fol-
lowing points: Commencing at latitude 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′39″ W.,
thence southwest to latitude 38°32′42″ N., longitude 075°43′07″ W., thence
northwest to latitude 38°32′47″ N., longitude 075°43′13″ W., thence northeast to
latitude 38°33′07.5″ N., longitude 75°42′46″ W., thence southwest to the point of
origin.
Spectator area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by the following points:
Located northeast and up-river from the race area. From shoreline to shoreline
and bound by a line commencing at latitude 38°33′08.5″ N., longitude
075°42′33.6″ W., thence southeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 38°33′02″
N., longitude 075°42′39″ W., thence across the river northwest to latitude
38°33′07.4″ N., longitude 075°42′46″ W., thence the northeast along the shore-
line to latitude 38°33′13″ N., longitude 075°42′41.5″ W., thence southeast across
the river to point of origin.
11. May/June—Saturday Rock Hall and Water- Kinetic Endeavors, LLC The waters of Rock Hall Harbor from shoreline to shoreline, bounded by a line
and Sunday after Me- man’s Triathlon Swims. drawn from latitude 39°07′58.9″ N., longitude 076°15′02″ W., thence southeast
morial Day (observed); and parallel along the harbor breakwall to latitude 39°07′50.1″ N., longitude
and October—1st Sat- 076°14′41.7″ W., located at Rock Hall, MD.
urday and Sunday
12. September—2nd Catholic Charities Drag- Associated Catholic The waters of the Patapsco River, within the Inner Harbor, from shoreline to shore-
Saturday or the Satur- on Boat Races. Charities, Inc. line, bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°36′30″ W., located
day after Labor Day. at Baltimore, MD.
(biennial, even years)
13. June—3rd, 4th or Baltimore Dragon Boat Baltimore Dragon Boat The waters of Patapsco River, Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore, MD, from shoreline
last Saturday or Sun- Challenge. Club. to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude
day 076°35′00″ W. and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude
076°36′42″ W.
14. May—2nd, 3rd 4th or Oxford-Bellevue Enviro-Sports Produc- The waters of the Tred Avon River from shoreline to shoreline, within an area
last Saturday or Sun- Sharkfest Swim. tions Inc. bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°42′25″ N., longitude
day. June—1st, 2nd or 076°10 ′45″ W., thence south to latitude 38°41′37″ N., longitude 076°10′26″ W.,
3rd Saturday or Sun- and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°41′58″ N., longitude
day 076°11′04″ W., thence south to latitude 38°41′25″ N., longitude 076°10′49″ W.,
thence east to latitude 38°41′25″ N., longitude 076°10′30″ W., located at Oxford,
MD.
15. June—1st Sunday Washington’s Crossing: Wave One Swimming .... The waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north
Swim Across the Poto- by a line drawn that originates at Jones Point Park, VA at the west shoreline lati-
mac. tude 38°47′35″ N., longitude 077°02′22″ W., thence east to latitude 38°47′12″ N.,
longitude 077°00′58″ W., at east shoreline near National Harbor, MD. The regu-
lated area is bounded to the south by a line drawn originating at George Wash-
ington Memorial Parkway highway overpass and Cameron Run, west shoreline
latitude 38°47′23″ N., longitude 077°03′03″ W., thence east to latitude 38°46′52″
N., longitude 077°01′13″ W., at east shoreline near National Harbor, MD.
16. October—last Satur- The MRE Tug of War .... Maritime Republic of The waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from ei-
day; or November— Eastport. ther side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38°58′36″ N.,
1st or 2nd Saturday longitude 076°29′04.7″ W. at Annapolis City Dock, thence to a position at latitude
38°58′25″ N., longitude 076°28′52.4″ W., at Eastport, MD shoreline, near the foot
of 2nd Street.
17. December—2nd Sat- Eastport Yacht Club Eastport Yacht Club ....... All waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River, shoreline to shoreline, bounded on
urday or Sunday Lights Parade. the east by a line drawn from Triton Light, at latitude 38°58′53.1″ N., longitude
076°28′34.3″ W., thence southwest to Horn Point, at 38°58′20.9″ N., longitude
076°28′27.1″ W., and bounded on the west by a line drawn along 076°30′00″ W.,
that crosses the western end of Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD.
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period(s) 1
18. Memorial Day week- NAS Patuxent River Air NAS Patuxent River ....... All waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, Maryland, located between
end—Thursday, Fri- Expo. Fishing Point and base of break wall marking the entrance to East Seaplane
day, Saturday and Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 14),
Sunday; or Labor Day within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude
weekend—Thursday, 38°17′39″ N., longitude 076°25′47″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°17′47″
Friday, Saturday and N., longitude 076°26′00″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°18′09″ N., longitude
Sunday; or October— 076°25′40″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°18′00″ N., longitude 076°25′25″
last Thursday, Friday, W., located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Mary-
Saturday and Sunday land. All waters of Chesapeake Bay, located approximately 500 yards north of
break wall marking entrance to Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air Station Patux-
ent River (adjacent to approach for runway 32), within an area bounded by a line
commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°16′53.9″ N., longitude 076°23′29.2″
W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′40″ N., longitude 076°23′05″ W., thence
southwest to latitude 38°16′19″ N., longitude 076°23′25″ W., thence northwest to
latitude 38°16′30.4″ N., longitude 076°23′44.9″ W., located near the shoreline at
U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.
19. May—1st or 2nd Ocean City Grand Prix .. Offshore Powerboat As- Regulated enforcement area: All waters of North Atlantic Ocean bounded within the
Saturday and Sunday; sociation. following designated areas near Ocean City, MD.
September—2nd or Race area: All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at latitude 38°20′06.33″
3rd, Saturday and N., longitude 075°04′39.09″ W., thence east to latitude 38°20′03.75″ N., lon-
Sunday gitude 075°04′27.46″ W., thence north and parallel to Ocean City, MD shoreline
to latitude 38°21′32″ N., longitude 075°03′46.57″ W., thence west to shoreline at
latitude 38°21′34.58″ N., longitude 075°04′00.95″ W., thence south to the point of
origin.
Buffer area: 500 yards in all directions surrounding the ‘‘Race area‘‘. All waters of
North Atlantic Ocean commencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude
38°21′52″ N., longitude 075°04′09″ W., thence east to latitude 38°21′44″ N., lon-
gitude 075°03′21″ W., thence southwest and parallel to Ocean City, MD shore-
line latitude 38°19′47″ N., longitude 075°04′15″ W., thence west to the shoreline
at latitude 38°19′55″ N., longitude 075°04′57″ W.
Spectator area: Vessel operation restricted to operate at No Wake Speed. All
waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at latitude 38°20′01″ N., longitude
075°04′08.4″ W., thence east to latitude 38°19′58″ N., longitude 075°03′57″ W.,
thence north and parallel to Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38°21′26″ N., lon-
gitude 075°03′16″ W., thence west to shoreline at latitude 38°21′29″ N., lon-
gitude 075°03′27.8″ W., thence south to the point of origin.
20. June—1st, 2nd or Ocean City Air Show ..... Town of Ocean City, All waters of the North Atlanta Ocean within an area bounded by the following co-
3rd Thursday, Friday, Maryland. ordinates: Commencing at a point near the shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street,
Saturday and Sunday Ocean City, MD, latitude 38°21′48.8″ N., longitude 075°04′10″ W., thence east-
ward to latitude 38°21′32″ N., longitude 075°03′12″ W., thence south to latitude
38°19′22.7″ N., longitude 075°04′09.5″ W., thence west to latitude 38°19′38.5″
N., longitude 075°05′05.4″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin,
located adjacent to Ocean City, MD.
21. May—2nd Saturday Cambridge Classic Pow- Cambridge Power Boat Regulated enforcement area: All waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River
and Sunday; Memorial erboat Race. Regatta Association. west and south of a line commencing at Great Marsh Point, latitude 38°35′06″
Day weekend (Satur- N., longitude 076°04′40.5″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N., lon-
day and Sunday). gitude 076°04′23.7″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°35′42.2″ N., longitude
July—last Saturday 076°04′51.1″ W. at Hambrooks Bar Light LLNR 24995, thence southwest to lati-
and Sunday tude 38°35′34.2″ N., longitude 076°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°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 excep-
tion of the Race Area designated by the marine event sponsor) bound to the
north by the breakwall and continuing along a line drawn from the east end of
breakwall located at latitude 38°35′27.6″ N., longitude 076°04′50.1″ W., thence
east to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N., longitude 076°04′23.7″ W., thence southwest to
Great Marsh Point located at latitude 38°35′06″ N., longitude 076°04′40.6″ W.
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Spectator area: All waters of the Choptank River, eastward and outside of
Hambrooks Bay breakwall, thence bound by line that commences at latitude
38°35′25″ N., longitude 076°04′51″ W., thence east to latitude 38°35′22″ N., lon-
gitude 076°04′36″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°35′19″ N. longitude
076°04′33″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N. longitude
076°04′23.7″ W.
22. July—4th or last Sat- Southern Maryland Boat Southern Maryland Boat All waters of Breton Bay, immediately adjacent to Leonardtown, MD shoreline, from
urday and Sunday Club Summer Regatta. Club. shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded to the east by a line drawn along
latitude 38°16′43″ N., and bounded to the west by a line drawn along longitude
076°38′29.5″ W., located at Leonardtown, MD.
Race area: The race area is rectangular in shape measuring approximately 200
yards by 870 yards. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position lati-
tude 38°17′07.2″ N., longitude 076°38′17.3″ W., thence southeast to latitude
38°16′55.3″ N., longitude 076°37′48″ W., thence southwest to latitude
38°16′50.1″ N., longitude 076°37′51.3″ W., thence northwest to latitude
38°17′01.9″ N., longitude 076°38′21″ W., thence northeast to point of origin.
Buffer area: The area surrounds the entire race area 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°17′12″ N., longitude
076°38′19.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′57″ N., longitude
076°37′40.5″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′44.8″ N., longitude
076°37′48.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°17′00.2″ N., longitude
076°38′27.8″ W., thence northeast to point of origin.
Spectator area: A. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude
38°16′52.1″ N., longitude 076°38′14.2″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°16′54″
N., longitude 076°38′12.5″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′48.6″ N., lon-
gitude 076°37′59.3″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′47.4″ N., longitude
076°37′59.3″ W., thence northwest along the shoreline to point of origin.
B. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′59.1″ N.,
longitude 076°37′45.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′57.1″ N., longitude
076°37′40.2″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′54.3″ N., longitude
076°37′41.9″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′51.8″ N., longitude
076°37′36.4″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°16′55.2″ N., longitude
076°37′34.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°16′59.2″ N., longitude
076°37′37.2″ W., thence west to latitude 38°17′01.7″ N., longitude 076°37′43.7″
W., thence south to point of origin.
C. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′47.2″ N.,
longitude 076°37′54.8″ W., thence south to latitude 38°16′43.3″ N., longitude
076°37′55.2″ W., thence east to latitude 38°16′43.2″ N., longitude 076°37′47.8″
W., thence north to latitude 38°16′44.7″ N., longitude 076°37′48.5″ W., thence
northwest to point of origin.
23. October—Thursday, Baltimore Air Show ........ Historic Ships in Balti- Regulated area: All waters of the Patapsco River, within an area bounded by a line
Friday, Saturday and more, Inc. connecting position latitude 39°16′00″ N., longitude 076°36′30″ W., thence east
Sunday after Colum- to latitude 39°16′00″ N., longitude 076°33′00″ W., thence south to latitude
bus Day (observed). 39°14′30″ N., longitude 076°33′00″ W., thence west to latitude 39°14′30″ N., lon-
(biennial, even years) gitude 076°36′30″ W., thence north to point of origin, located between Port Cov-
ington and Seagirt Marine Terminal, Baltimore, MD.
Spectator Area: All waters of Patapsco River located between the northern bound-
ary defined by a line drawn from the vicinity of North Locust Point Marine Ter-
minal, 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°16′01″ N., longitude 076°34′46″ W., thence east to latitude 39°16′01″
N., longitude 076°34′09″ W., and bound by a line to the south commencing at
position latitude 39°15′39″ N., longitude 076°35′23″ W., thence east to latitude
39°15′26″ N., longitude 076°34′03″ W. This spectator area is restricted to certain
vessels as described in § 100.501 paragraph (g)(2).
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 Reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement Event Sponsor Location/special local regulation area
period(s) 1
(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone
1. May—last Friday, Sat- Blackbeard Festival, Bat- City of Hampton .............
The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline to shoreline bounded to
urday and Sunday tle of Hampton. the north by the I–64 Bridge over the Hampton River and bounded to the south
and/or June—1st Fri- by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), located at lati-
day, Saturday and tude 37°01″03″ N., longitude 076°20′24″ W., thence west across the Hampton
Sunday. River to finger pier at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03″ N.,
October—3rd and 4th longitude 076°20′28″ W.
weekend. 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°01′46.6″ N., longitude 076°20′21.3″ W., thence east across the
river to latitude 37°01′42.6″ N., longitude 076°20′12.3″ W., and bounded to the
north by the I–64 Bridge over the Hampton River. The anchorage area will be
marked by orange buoys.
Area B: Located along the eastern side of the Hampton River channel, south of the
route 60/143 bridge and Joy’s Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline that fronts
the Riverside Health Center. Bounded by the shoreline and a line drawn between
the following points: latitude 37°01′27.6″ N., longitude 076°20′23.1″ W., thence
south to latitude 37°01′22.9″ N., longitude 076°20′26.1″ W. The anchorage area
will be marked by orange buoys.
2. June—1st Friday, Sat- Norfolk Harborfest .......... Norfolk Festevents, Ltd .. The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline,
urday and Sunday or bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section
2nd Friday, Saturday of the Elizabeth River between the north corner of the landing at Hospital Point,
and Sunday Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36°50′51.6″ N., longitude 076°18′07.9″ W., and the
north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue lo-
cated at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N., longitude 076°17′51″ W.; bounded on the south-
west by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point,
Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N., longitude 076°18′07.7″ W., to the
northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, lo-
cated at latitude 36°50′33.6″ N., longitude 076°17′54.1″ W.; bounded to the
south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the
Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of
London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36°50′13.2″ N., longitude
076°17′44.8″ W., and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Dry-
dock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″ N., longitude
076°17′37.5″ W.; and to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the
Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5″
N., longitude 076°17′14.5″ W., and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude
076°17′10″ W.
3. June—2nd or 3rd Sat- Cock Island Race .......... Portsmouth Boat Club & The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline,
urday City of Portsmouth, VA. 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°50′51.6″ N., longitude 076°18′07.9″ W.
and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Av-
enue located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N., longitude 076°17′51″ W.; bounded on
the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital
Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N., longitude 076°18′07.7″ W.,
to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Ma-
rina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6″ N., longitude 076°17′54.1″ W.; bounded to
the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the
Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of
London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36°50′13.2″ N., longitude
076°17′44.8″ W., and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Dry-
dock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″ N., longitude
076°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°50′21.5″ N., longitude 076°17′14.5″ W., and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35″ N.,
longitude 076°17′10″ W.
4. June—last Saturday RRBA Spring Radar Rappahannock River All waters of Rappahannock River, adjacent to Layton, VA, from shoreline to shore-
or July—1st Saturday Shootout. Boaters Association line, bounded on the west by a line running along longitude 076°58′30″ W., and
(RRBA). bounded on the east by a line running along longitude 076°56′00″W.
Buffer area: The waters of Rappahannock River extending 200 yards outwards
from east and west boundary lines described in this section.
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 Reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement Event Sponsor Location/special local regulation area
period(s) 1
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 Wednesday Pony Penning Swim ...... Chincoteague Volunteer The waters of Assateague Channel from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the
and following Friday; Fire Department. east by a line drawn from latitude 37°55′01″ N., longitude 075°22′40″ W., thence
or August—1st south to latitude 37°54′50″ N., longitude 075°22′46″ W.; and to the southwest by
Wednesday and fol- a line drawn from latitude 37°54′54″ N., longitude 075°23′00″ W., thence east to
lowing Friday latitude 37°54′49″ N., longitude 075°22′49″ W.
6. August 1st or 2nd Fri- Hampton Cup Regatta ... Hampton Cup Regatta Regulated enforcement area—All waters of Mill Creek, adjacent and north of Fort
day, Saturday and Boat Club. Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. The regulated area includes the following areas:
Sunday. September Race area: All waters within the following boundaries: to the north, a line drawn
4th Saturday and Sun- along latitude 37°01′03″ N., to the east a line drawn along longitude 076°18′30″
day 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-cause-
way.
Buffer area A: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude
37°00′43″ N., longitude 076°18′54″ W., thence north along the causeway to lati-
tude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′52″ W., thence southwest to latitude
37°01′00″ N., longitude 076°18′54″ W., thence south to Route 143 causeway at
latitude 37°00′44″ N., longitude 076°18′58″ W., thence east along the shoreline
to point of origin.
Buffer area B: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude
37°01′08″ N., longitude 076°18′49″ W., thence east to latitude 37°01′08″ N., lon-
gitude 076°18′23″ W., thence south to latitude 37°00′33″ N., longitude 076°18
′23″ W., thence west to latitude 37°00′33″ N., longitude 076°18′30″ W., thence
north to latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′30″ W., thence west to latitude
37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′49″ W., thence north to point of origin.
Spectator area: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: lati-
tude 37°01′08″ N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence east to latitude 37°01′08″ N.,
longitude 076°18′14″ W., thence south to latitude 37°00′54″ N., longitude
076°18′14″ W., thence southwest to latitude 37°00′54″ N., longitude 076°18′14″
W., thence north to point of origin.
7. September 1st Friday, Hampton Virginia Bay Hampton Bay Days Inc .. The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline to shoreline bounded to
Saturday and Sunday Days Festival. the north by the I–64 Bridge over the Hampton River and bounded to the south
or 2nd Friday, Satur- by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), located at lati-
day and Sunday tude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′24″ W., thence west to the finger pier across
the river at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude
076°20′28″ W.
8. September—last Sun- Poquoson Seafood Fes- City of Poquoson ........... The waters of the Back River, Poquoson, Virginia.
day or October—1st or tival Workboat Races. Race area: The area is bounded on the north by a line drawn along latitude
2nd Sunday 37°06′30″ N., bounded on the south by a line drawn along latitude 37°06′15″ N.,
bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°18′52″ W. and bound-
ed on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°19′30″ W.
Buffer area: The waters of Back River extending 200 yards outwards from east and
west boundary lines, and 100 yards outwards from the north and south boundary
lines described in this section.
Spectator area: Is located along the south boundary line of the buffer area de-
scribed in this section and continues to the south for 300 yards.
9. June—3rd Saturday Mattaponi Drag Boat Mattaponi Volunteer All waters of Mattaponi River immediately adjacent to Rainbow Acres Campground,
and Sunday or 4th Race. Rescue Squad and King and Queen County, Virginia. The regulated area includes a section of the
Saturday and Sunday Dive Team. Mattaponi River approximately three-quarter mile long and bounded in width by
each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude
076°52′43″ W., near the mouth of Mitchell Hill Creek, and bounded to the west
by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076°53′41″ W. just north of Wakema,
Virginia.
Buffer area: The waters of Mattaponi River extending 200 yards outwards from
east and west boundary lines 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.
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No./enforcement Event Sponsor Location/special local regulation area
period(s) 1
10. June—2nd or 3rd Virginia Boat Club (VBC) Virginia Boat Club, Rich- All waters of the James River in the vicinity of Robious Landing Park, Midlothian,
Saturday or Sunday Sprints Regatta on the mond, VA. VA. The regulated area includes a section of the James River approximately
James River. 1300 yards long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by
a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38″04″ W., and bounded to the west
by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′54″ W., north of Robious
Landing Park.
(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone
1. September—4th or Swim the Loop and Without Limits Coaching, All waters surrounding Harbor Island, NC including Intracoastal waterway, Lees
last Saturday and or Motts Channel Sprint. Inc. Cut, Banks Channel and Motts Channel. Enforcement area extends approxi-
Sunday mately 100 yards from the shoreline of Harbor Island and is bounded by a line
connecting the following points: Latitude 34°12′55″ N., longitude 077°48′59″ W.,
thence northeast to latitude 34°13′16″ N., longitude 077°48′39″ W., thence south-
east to latitude 34°13′06″ N., longitude 077°48′18″ W., thence east to latitude
34°13′;12″ N., longitude 077°47′41″ W., thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06″
N., longitude 077°47′33″ W., thence south to latitude 34°12′31″ N., longitude
077°47′47″ W., thence southwest to latitude 34°12′11″ N., longitude 077°48′01″
W., thence northwest to latitude 34°12′29″ N., longitude 077°48′29″ W., thence
north to latitude 34°12′44″ N., longitude 077°48′32″ W., thence northwest to point
of origin.
2. September—3rd, 4th Wilmington YMCA Wilmington, NC, YMCA All waters of Motts Channel, from shoreline to shoreline and between Wrightsville
or last Saturday; Octo- Triathlon. Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located at latitude 34°12′17.8″ N., lon-
ber—last Saturday; gitude 077°48′09.1″ W., thence westward to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25
November—1st and or (LLNR 30255), located at latitude 34°12′52.1″ N., longitude 077°48′53.5″ W.
2nd Saturday
3. August—2nd Saturday The Crossing ................. Organization to Support All waters of Lake Gaston, from shoreline to shoreline, directly under the length of
the Arts, Infrastructure, Eaton Ferry Bridge (NC State Route 903), commencing at the southern bridge
and Learning on Lake entrance at latitude 36°30′38″ N., longitude 077°57′53″ W., and extending to the
Gaston, AKA O’SAIL. northern bridge entrance at latitude 36°31′19″ N., longitude 077°57′33″ W., and
bounded to the west by a line drawn parallel and 100 yards from and the west-
ern side of Eaton Ferry Bridge near Littleton, NC.
4. October—3rd, 4th or PPD Ironman North Ironman, Wilmington, NC All waters of Masonboro Inlet, shoreline to shoreline starting at location latitude
last Friday or Saturday Carolina. 34°11′13″ N., longitude 077°48′53″ W., thence north along Banks Channel to lati-
tude 34°12′14″ N., longitude 077°48′04″ W., thence west to Motts channel, termi-
nating at Sea Path Marina at latitude 34°12′44″ N., longitude 077°48′25″ W.,
Wrightsville Beach, 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.
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION (2) This section applies to the officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Other
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS fireworks safety zones listed in the Federal, State, and local agencies may
Table to § 165.506. These regulations assist these personnel in the
■ 5. The authority citation for part 165 will be enforced annually, for the enforcement of the safety zone. Upon
continues to read as follows: duration of each fireworks event listed being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, in the Table to § 165.506. In the case of vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; inclement weather, the event may be other means, the operator of a vessel
Department of Homeland Security Delegation conducted on the day following the date shall proceed as directed.
No. 0170.1. listed in the Table to § 165.506. Annual (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges
notice of the exact dates and times of and launch sites on land that operate
§ 165.T05–0330 [Removed] the enforcement period of the regulation within the regulated areas contained in
■ 6. Remove § 165.T05–0330. with respect to each safety zone, the the Table to § 165.506 will have a sign
geographical area, and other details affixed to the port and starboard side of
§ 165.T05–0495 [Removed] concerning the nature of the fireworks the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet
■ 7. Remove § 165.T05–0495. event will be published in Local Notices above ground level when on land
to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to immediately adjacent to the shoreline
§ 165.T05–0723 [Removed] Mariners over VHF–FM marine band and facing the water labeled
■ 8. Remove § 165.T05–0723. radio. ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY
■ 9. Revise § 165.506 to read as follows: (3) All persons and vessels shall AWAY’’. This will provide on-scene
comply with the instructions of the notice that the safety zone will be
§ 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks Coast Guard Captain of the Port, the enforced on that day. This notice will
Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District. Coast Guard Patrol Commander, or the consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet
(a) Regulations. (1) The general designated on-scene-patrol personnel. by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro
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centered on the sign with the words description of the geographical area of ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY
‘‘FIREWORKS’’ and ‘‘STAY AWAY’’ in each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the AWAY’’ sign is posted on land adjacent
6 inch black block letters placed above Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25. to the shoreline, in a location listed in
and below the word ‘‘DANGER’’ (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware the Table to § 165.506. Vessels may not
respectively on a white background. Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, enter, remain in, or transit through the
(2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271– safety zones during these enforcement
in the Fifth Coast Guard District will 4940. periods unless authorized by the
(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland- Captain of the Port or designated Coast
notify the public of the enforcement of
National Capital Region—Captain of the Guard patrol personnel on scene. The
these safety zones by all appropriate
Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410)
means to affect the widest publicity enforcement periods for each Safety
576–2525.
among the affected segments of the (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Zone in the Table to § 165.506 of this
public. Publication in the Local Notice Roads—Captain of the Port Zone, section are subject to change, but the
to Mariners, Marine information Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483–8567. duration of enforcement would remain
broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts (4) Coast Guard Sector North the same or nearly the same total
may be made for these events, beginning Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone, amount of time as stated in its table. In
24 to 48 hours before the event is Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229– the event of a change, or for
scheduled to begin, to notify the public. 0770 or (910) 362–4015. enforcement periods listed that do not
(c) Contact information. Questions (d) Enforcement periods. The safety allow a specific date or dates to be
about safety zones and related events zones in the Table to § 165.506 will be determined, the Captain of the Port will
should be addressed to the local Coast enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each provide notice by publishing a Notice of
Guard Captain of the Port for the area day a barge with a ‘‘FIREWORKS— Enforcement in the Federal Register, as
in which the event is occurring. Contact DANGER—STAY AWAY’’ sign on the well as issuing a Broadcast Notice to
information is listed below. For a port and starboard side is on-scene or a Mariners.
TABLE TO § 165.506
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone
1 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ...................... North Atlantic Ocean, Bethany Beach, The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
DE; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°32′08″ N., longitude 075°03′15″ W.,
adjacent to shoreline of Bethany Beach, DE.
2 Labor Day ............................................ Indian River Bay, DE; Safety Zone ........ All waters of the Indian River Bay within a 700 yard radius of the fireworks
launch location on the pier in approximate position latitude 38°36′42″ N., lon-
gitude 075°08′18″ W.
3 July 2nd, 3rd or 4th ............................. North Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
DE; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°43′01.2″ N., longitude 075°04′21″
W., approximately 400 yards east of Rehoboth Beach, DE.
4 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ...................... North Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ; Safe- The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
ty Zone. barge in approximate location latitude 39°06′19.5″ N., longitude 074°42′02.15″
W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon, NJ.
5 July 2nd, 3rd, or 4th; September 1st, Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ; The waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in
or 2nd Saturday. Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 39°44′50″ N., longitude 074°11′21″ W., approxi-
mately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ.
6 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ...................... North Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ; The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. barge in approximate location latitude 38°55′36″ N., longitude 074°55′26″ W.,
immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ.
7 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ...................... Delaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ; All waters of the Delaware Bay within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 38°58′00″ N., longitude 074°58′30″ W.
8 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. August—3rd Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Margate City, All waters within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate loca-
Sunday. NJ; Safety Zone. tion latitude 39°19′33″ N., longitude 074°31′28″ W., on the Intracoastal Water-
way near Margate City, NJ.
9 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th August every Metedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ; The waters of the Metedeconk River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Thursday; September 1st Thursday. Safety Zone. launch platform in approximate position latitude 40°03′24″ N., longitude
074°06′42″ W., near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ.
10 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th .................... North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ; The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. barge located at latitude 39°20′58″ N., longitude 074°25′58″ W., and within
500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at latitude 39°21′12″ N., lon-
gitude 074°25′06″ W., near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ.
11 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. October— North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ; The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
1st or 2nd Saturday. Safety Zone. barge in approximate location latitude 39°16′22″ N., longitude 074°33′54″ W.,
in the vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean City, NJ.
12 May—4th Saturday ............................ Barnegat Bay, Ocean Township, NJ; All waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in ap-
Safety Zone. proximate position latitude 39°47′33″ N., longitude 074°10′46″ W.
13 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th .................... Little Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ; All waters of Little Egg Harbor within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in
Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 39°34′18″ N., longitude 074°14′43″ W., approxi-
mately 50 yards north of Parkers Island.
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14 September—3rd Saturday ................. Delaware River, Chester, PA; Safety All waters of the Delaware River near Chester, PA just south of the Commodore
Zone. Barry Bridge within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in ap-
proximate position latitude 39°49′43.2″ N., longitude 075°22′42″ W.
15 September—3rd Saturday ................. Delaware River, Essington, PA; Safety All waters of the Delaware River near Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum Is-
Zone. land within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the approxi-
mate position latitude 39°51′18″ N., longitude 075°18′57″ W.
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
16 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; Columbus Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA; Safe- All waters of Delaware River, adjacent to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA,
Day; December 31st, January 1st. ty Zone. bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line running
east to west from points along the shoreline at latitude 39°56′31.2″ N., lon-
gitude 075°08′28.1″ W., thence to latitude 39°56′29.1″ N., longitude
075°07′56.5″ W., and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
17 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th .................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City, NJ; All waters of N. Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of a fireworks barge lo-
Safety Zone. cated approximately at position latitude 39°08′49.5″ N., longitude
074°41′25.1″ W., near Sea Isle City, NJ.
18 April 8th; July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; Rehoboth Bay, DE; Safety Zone ........... All waters within a 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at position lati-
December 31st. tude 38°41′21″ N., longitude 075°05′00″ W., at Rehoboth Bay near Dewey
Beach, DE.
(b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone
1 April—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday ........... Washington Channel, Upper Potomac All waters of the Upper Potomac River within 170 yards radius of the fireworks
River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′20.3″ N., longitude 077°01′17.5″
W., located within the Washington Channel in Washington Harbor, DC.
2 July 4th; December—1st and 2nd Sat- Severn River and Spa Creek, Annap- All waters of the Severn River and Spa Creek within a 300 yard radius of the
urday; December 31st. olis, MD; Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position 38°58′41.76″ N., 076°28′34.2″ W., lo-
cated near the entrance to Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD.
3 December 31st .................................... Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. barge in approximate position 38°48′14″ N., 077°02′10″ W., located near the
waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, Virginia.
4 June 14th; July 4th; September—2nd Northwest Harbor (East Channel), Pa- All waters of the Patapsco River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Saturday; December 31st. tapsco River, MD; Safety Zone. in approximate position 39°15′55″ N., 076°34′35″ W., located adjacent to the
East Channel of Northwest Harbor.
5 April—1st Tuesday; May—2nd or 3rd Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, All waters of the Patapsco River within a 100 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Thursday or Friday; July 4th; Decem- MD; Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 39°17′01″ N., longitude 076°36′31″ W., lo-
ber 31st. cated at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards
southwest of pier 3.
6 April—1st Tuesday; May—2nd or 3rd Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, The waters of the Patapsco River within a 100 yard radius of approximate posi-
Thursday or Friday; July 4th Decem- MD; Safety Zone. tion latitude 39°17′04″ N., longitude 076°36′36″ W., located in Baltimore Inner
ber 31st. Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1.
7 July 4th; December 31st ...................... Northwest Harbor (West Channel) Pa- All waters of the Patapsco River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge
tapsco River, MD; Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 39°16′21″ N., longitude 076°34′38″ W., lo-
cated adjacent to the West Channel of Northwest Harbor.
8 July 4th, or Saturday before, or Friday Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD; All waters of the Patuxent River within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge
after Independence Day holiday. Safety Zone. located at latitude 38°19′17″ N., longitude 076°27′45″ W., approximately 800
feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD.
9 July 4th or Sunday before Independ- Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
ence Day holiday. MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′36″ N., longitude 076°31′30″ W.,
and within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
latitude 38°41′28″ N., longitude 076°31′29″ W., located near Chesapeake
Beach, Maryland.
10 July 4th .............................................. Choptank River, Cambridge, MD; Safety All waters of the Choptank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone. launch site at Great Marsh Point, located at latitude 38°35′06″ N., longitude
076°04′46″ W.
11 July—2nd, 3rd or last Saturday ......... Potomac River, Fairview Beach, All waters of the Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Charles County, MD; Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 38°19′57″ N., longitude 077°14′40″ W., lo-
cated north of the shoreline at Fairview Beach, Virginia.
12 July—day before Independence Day Potomac River, National Harbor, MD; All waters of the Potomac River within an area bound by a line drawn from the
holiday July 4th. Safety Zone. following points: Latitude 38°47′13″ N., longitude 077°00′58″ W., thence to
latitude 38°46′51″ N., longitude 077°01′15″ W., thence to latitude 38°47′25″
N., longitude 077°01′33″ W., thence to latitude 38°47′32″ N., longitude
077°01′08″ W., thence to the point of origin, located at National Harbor, Mary-
land.
13 Sunday before or after July 4th, July Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300 yard radius of approximate
4th. MD; Safety Zone. position latitude 39°32′06″ N., longitude 076°05′22″ W., located on the island
at Millard Tydings Memorial Park.
14 The Saturday before Independence Miles River, St. Michaels, MD; Safety All waters of the Miles River within a 200 yard radius of approximate position
Day holiday occurring in June or July. Zone. latitude 38°47′42″ N., longitude 076°12′51″ W., located at the entrance to
Long Haul Creek.
15 July 3rd .............................................. Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD; Safety All waters of the Tred Avon River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′24″ N., longitude 076°10′37″ W.,
approximately 500 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD.
16 July 3rd .............................................. Northeast River, North East, MD; Safety All waters of the Northeast River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Zone. in approximate position latitude 39°35′26″ N., longitude 075°57′00″ W., ap-
proximately 400 yards south of North East Community Park.
17 July—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday .......... Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. barge in approximate position 38°48′38″ N., 077°01′56″ W., located east of
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Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, Virginia.
18 March through October, at the con- Anacostia River, Washington, DC; Safe- All waters of the Anacostia River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks barge
clusion of evening MLB games at ty Zone. in approximate position latitude 38°52′13″ N., longitude 077°00′16″ W., lo-
Washington Nationals Ball Park. cated near the Washington Nationals Ball Park.
19 June—last Saturday or July—1st Potomac River, Prince William County, All waters of the Potomac River within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge
Saturday; July—3rd, 4th or last Satur- VA; Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 38°34′09″ N., longitude 077°15′32″ W., lo-
day; September—Saturday before cated near Cherry Hill, Virginia.
Labor Day (observed).
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TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued
[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
20 July 4th .............................................. North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD; All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in an area bound by the following points:
Safety Zone. Latitude 38°19′39.9″ N., longitude 075°05′03.2″ W.; thence to latitude
38°19′36.7″ N., longitude 075°04′53.5″ W.; thence to latitude 38°19′45.6″ N.,
longitude 075°04′49.3″ W.; thence to latitude 38°19′49.1″ N., longitude
075°05′00.5″ W.; thence to point of origin. The size of the safety zone ex-
tends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks launch area lo-
cated at the high water mark on the beach.
21 July 4th and Sunday before Labor Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD; All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in
Day (observed). Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 38°22′31″ N., longitude 075°04′34″ W.
22 July 4th .............................................. Assawoman Bay, Fenwick Island— All waters of Assawoman Bay within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks launch
Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone. location on the pier at the West end of Northside Park, in approximate posi-
tion latitude 38°25′55″ N., longitude 075°03′53″ W.
23 April—1st Tuesday. July 4th; Decem- Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore Inner Har- All waters of Baltimore Harbor, Patapsco River, within a 280 yard radius of a
ber 31st. bor, MD; Safety Zone. fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′36.7″ N., longitude
076°35′53.8″ W., located northwest of the Domino Sugar refinery wharf at
Baltimore, Maryland.
24 Thursday before July 4th (observed); Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, All waters of Chester River, Kent Narrows North Approach, within a 300 yard ra-
and or July 4th. MD, Safety Zone. dius of the fireworks launch site at Kent Island in approximate position latitude
38°58′44.4″ N., longitude 076°14′51.7″ W., in Queen Anne’s County, MD.
(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone
1 July 4th ................................................ Linkhorn Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safe- All waters of the Linkhorn Bay within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display
ty Zone. in approximate position latitude 36°52′20″ N., longitude 076°00′38″ W., lo-
cated near the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
2 September—last Friday or October— York River, West Point, VA, Safety All waters of the York River near West Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of the
1st Friday. Zone. fireworks display located in approximate position latitude 37°31′25″ N., lon-
gitude 076°47′19″ W.
3 July 4th ................................................ York River, Yorktown, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the York River within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in
approximate position latitude 37°14′14″ N., longitude 076°30′02″W., located
near Yorktown, Virginia.
4 July 4th, July 5th, July 6th, or July 7th James River, Newport News, VA, Safe- All waters of the James River within a 325 yard radius of the fireworks barge in
ty Zone. approximate position latitude 36°58′30″ N., longitude 076°26′19″ W., located
in the vicinity of the Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia.
5 June—1st and 4th Friday; July—1st Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA, Safety All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks dis-
Friday; July 4th. Zone. play located in position latitude 36°57′21″ N., longitude 076°15′00″ W., lo-
cated near Ocean View Fishing Pier.
6 July 4th or 5th ...................................... Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in
Safety Zone. approximate position latitude 36°55′02″ N., longitude 076°03′27″ W., located
at the First Landing State Park at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
7 July 4th; December 31st, January 1st Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, Nor- All waters of the Elizabeth River Southern Branch in an area bound by the fol-
folk, VA, Safety Zone. lowing points: Latitude 36°50′54.8″ N., longitude 076°18′10.7″ W.; thence to
latitude 36°51′7.9″ N., longitude 076°18′01″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′45.6″
N., longitude 076°17′44.2″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′29.6″ N., longitude
076°17′23.2″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′7.7″ N., longitude 076°17′32.3″ W.;
thence to latitude 36°49′58″ N., longitude 076°17′28.6″ W.; thence to latitude
36°49′52.6″ N., longitude 076°17′43.8″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′27.2″ N.,
longitude 076°17′45.3″ W. thence to the point of origin.
8 July—3rd and or 4th Saturday ............ John H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA, All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir within a 400 yard radius of approximate po-
Safety Zone. sition latitude 36°37′51″ N., longitude 078°32′50″ W., located near the center
span of the State Route 15 Highway Bridge.
9 June, July, August, and September— North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 1000 yard radius of the center lo-
every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, VA, Safety Zone A. cated near the shoreline at approximate position latitude 36°51′12″ N., lon-
Saturday and Sunday. July 4th.. gitude 075°58′06″ W., located off the beach between 17th and 31st streets.
10 September—last Saturday or Octo- North Atlantic Ocean, VA Beach, VA, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of approximate
ber—1st Saturday. Safety Zone B. position latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 075°58′09″ W., located on the 14th
Street Fishing Pier.
11 Friday, Saturday and Sunday Labor North Atlantic Ocean, VA Beach, VA, All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of approximate
Day Weekend. Safety Zone C. position latitude 36°49′55″ N., longitude 075°58′00″ W., located off the beach
between 2nd and 6th streets.
12 July 4th .............................................. Nansemond River, Suffolk, VA, Safety All waters of the Nansemond River within a 350 yard radius of approximate po-
Zone. sition latitude 36°44′27″ N., longitude 076°34′42″ W., located near Constant’s
Wharf in Suffolk, VA.
13 July 4th .............................................. Chickahominy River, Williamsburg, VA, All waters of the Chickahominy River within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. display in approximate position latitude 37°14′50″ N., longitude 076°52′17″
W., near Barrets Point, Virginia.
14 July—3rd, 4th and 5th ....................... Great Wicomico River, Mila, VA, Safety All waters of the Great Wicomico River located within a 140 yard radius of the
Zone. fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°50′31″ N., longitude
076°19′42″ W. near Mila, Virginia.
15 ≤July—1st Friday, Saturday and Sun- Cockrell’s Creek, Reedville, VA, Safety All waters of Cockrell’s Creek located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks
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day. Zone. display at approximate position latitude 37°49′54″ N., longitude 076°16′44″ W.
near Reedville, Virginia.
16 May—last Sunday .............................. James River, Richmond, VA, Safety All waters of the James River located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone. display at approximate position latitude 37°31′13.1″ N., longitude
077°25′07.84″ W., near Richmond, Virginia.
17 June—last Saturday .......................... Rappahannock River, Tappahannock, All waters of the Rappahannock River located within a 140 yard radius of the
VA, Safety Zone. fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°55′12″ N., longitude
076°49′12″ W. near Tappahannock, Virginia.
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
No./enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area
18 July 4th, August—1st Friday, Satur- Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, All waters of Cape Charles Harbor located within a 125 yard radius of the fire-
day and Sunday, and December 31st. VA, Safety Zone. works display at approximate position latitude 37°15′46.5″ N., longitude
076°01′30.3″ W. near Cape Charles, Virginia.
19 July 3rd or 4th .................................... Pagan River, Smithfield, VA, Safety All waters of the Pagan River located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone. display at approximate position latitude 36°59′18″ N., longitude 076°37′45″
W., near Smithfield, Virginia.
20 July 4th .............................................. Sandbridge Shores, Virginia Beach, VA, All waters of Sandbridge Shores located within a 100 yard radius of the fire-
Safety Zone. works display at approximate position latitude 36°43′24.9″ N., longitude
075°56′24.9″ W., near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
21 July 4th, 5th or 6th ............................. Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, All waters of Chesapeake Bay located within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. display at approximate position latitude 36°54′58.18″ N., longitude
076°06′44.3″ W., near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
22 July 3rd, 4th and 5th .......................... Urbanna Creek, Urbanna, VA; Safety All waters of Urbanna Creek within a 120 yard radius of the fireworks launch
Zone. site at latitude 37°38′09″ N., longitude 076°34′03″ W., located on land near
the east shoreline of Urbanna Creek and south of Bailey Point.
23 ≤April through August; every Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Nor- All waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth River within the area along the shoreline
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and folk, VA; Safety Zone. immediately adjacent to Harbor Park Stadium ball park and outward into the
Saturday; July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th; river bound by a line drawn from latitude 36°50′30″ N., longitude 076°16′39.9″
last Sunday in August; and Friday, W., thence south to 36°50′26.6″ N., longitude 076°16′39″ W., thence north-
Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day west to 36°50′28.8″ N., longitude 076°16′49.1′ W., thence north to
weekend. 36°50′30.9″ N., longitude 076°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 Saturday ......... Morehead City Harbor Channel, NC, All waters of the Morehead City Harbor Channel that fall within a 360 yard ra-
Safety Zone. dius of latitude 34°43′01″ N., longitude 076°42′59.6″ W., a position located at
the west end of Sugar Loaf Island, NC.
2 April—2nd Saturday; July 4th; Au- Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC, Safe- All waters of the Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn from the
gust—3rd Monday; October—1st Sat- ty Zone. following points: Latitude 34°13′54″ N., longitude 077°57′06″ W.; thence
urday. northeast to latitude 34°13′57″ N., longitude 077°57′05″ W.; thence north to
latitude 34°14′11″ N., longitude 077°57′07″ W.; thence northwest to latitude
34°14′22″ N., longitude 077°57′19″ W.; thence east to latitude 34°14′22″ N.,
longitude 077°57′06″ W.; thence southeast to latitude 34°14′07″ N., longitude
077°57′00″ W.; thence south to latitude 34°13′54″ N., longitude 077°56′58″
W.; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
3 July 1st Saturday and July 4th ............ Green Creek and Smith Creek, Oriental, All waters of Green Creek and Smith Creek that fall within a 300 yard radius of
NC, Safety Zone. the fireworks launch site at latitude 35°01′29.6″ N., longitude 076°42′10.4″
W., located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vicinity of Oriental,
NC.
4 July 4th ................................................ Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC, All waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone. launch barge in approximate position latitude 36°17′47″ N., longitude
076°12′17″ W., located approximately 400 yards north of Cottage Point, NC.
5 July 4th, or July 5th ............................. Currituck Sound, Corolla, NC, Safety All waters of the Currituck Sound within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone. launch site in approximate position latitude 36°22′23.8″ N., longitude
075°49′56.3″, located near Whale Head Bay.
6 July 4th November—3rd Saturday ...... Middle Sound, Figure Eight Island, NC, All waters of the Figure Eight Island Causeway Channel from latitude 34°16′32″
Safety Zone. N., longitude 077°45′32″ W., thence east along the marsh to latitude
34°16′19″ N., longitude 077°44′55″ W., thence south to the causeway at lati-
tude 34°16′16″ N., longitude 077°44′58″ W., thence west along the shoreline
to latitude 34°16′29″ N., longitude 077°45′34″ W., thence back to the point of
origin.
7 June—2nd Saturday; July 4th ............. Pamlico River, Washington, NC, Safety All waters of Pamlico River and Tar River within a 300 yard radius of latitude
Zone. 35°32′25″ N., longitude 077°03′42″ W., a position located on the southwest
shore of the Pamlico River, Washington, NC.
8 July 4th ................................................ Neuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety All waters of the Neuse River within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in
Zone. approximate position latitude 35°06′07.1″ N., longitude 077°01′35.8″ W.; lo-
cated 420 yards north of the New Bern, Twin Span, high-rise bridge.
9 July 4th. November—Saturday fol- Motts Channel, Banks Channel, All waters of Motts Channel within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks launch site
lowing Thanksgiving Day. Wrightsville Beach, NC, Safety Zone. in approximate position latitude 34°12′29″ N., longitude 077°48′27″ W., ap-
proximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
10 July 4th .............................................. Cape Fear River, Southport, NC, Safety All waters of the Cape Fear River within a 600 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 33°54′40″ N., longitude 078°01′18″ W.,
approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC.
11 July 4th .............................................. Big Foot Slough, Ocracoke, NC, Safety All waters of Big Foot Slough within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch
Zone. site in approximate position latitude 35°06′54″ N., longitude 075°59′24″ W.,
approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance Channel at
Ocracoke, NC.
12 August—1st Tuesday ........................ New River, Jacksonville, NC, Safety All waters of the New River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site
Zone. in approximate position latitude 34°44′45″ N., longitude 077°26′18″ W., ap-
proximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge, Jacksonville, North
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Carolina.
13 July 4th, October—2nd Saturday ...... Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 yard radius of ap-
Swansboro, NC, Safety Zone. proximate position latitude 34°41′02″ N., longitude 077°07′04″ W., located on
Pelican Island.
14 September—4th or last Saturday ...... Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC; Safety All waters of Shallowbag Bay within a 200 yard radius of a fireworks barge an-
Zone. chored at latitude 35°54′31″ N., longitude 075°39′42″ W.
1 As noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change.
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§ 165.540 [Removed] fireworks events. Our regulation for Polynesians to Hawaii. Thousands of
■ 10. Remove § 165.540. Southern California annual fireworks people on various types of water craft,
events for the San Diego Captain of the including surfboards, canoes, sailing
Dated: May 31, 2017.
Port Zone identifies the regulated area vessels and motor vessels as well as
Meredith L. Austin,
for the events. Under the provisions of swimmers, have come out to greet
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 33 CFR 165.1123, a vessel may not enter HOKULEA when she has returned to
Fifth Coast Guard District.
the regulated area, unless it receives port in the past. This safety zone is
[FR Doc. 2017–12112 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] permission from the Captain of the Port, necessary to protect personnel, vessels,
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P or his designated representative. and the marine environment from
Spectator vessels may safely transit potential safety hazards associated with
outside the regulated area but may not the anticipated large number of
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND anchor, block, loiter, or impede the spectator craft expected to greet the
SECURITY transit of participants or official patrol sailing canoe HOKULEA upon her
Coast Guard vessels. The Coast Guard may be arrival. A moving 500 yard safety zone
assisted by other Federal, State, or Local around the HOKULEA will be in place
33 CFR Part 165 law enforcement agencies in enforcing during her transit, starting when she
this regulation. passes abeam of Makapu’u light house
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0374] This document is issued under and continuing through Mamala Bay to
authority of 33 CFR 165.1123 and 5 her mooring in the Ala Wai Harbor.
Safety Zone; Southern California U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this Upon mooring, the moving safety zone
Annual Fireworks for the San Diego document in the Federal Register, the will cease but a stationary 500 yard
Captain of the Port Zone Coast Guard will provide the maritime safety zone will be maintained around
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. community with advance notification of the HOKULEA until the conclusion of
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of this enforcement period via the Local the HOKULEA arrival festivities. Entry
regulation. Notice to Mariners, a Safety Marine of vessels or persons into the safety zone
Information Broadcast on VHF–FM is prohibited unless specifically
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce radio, and local advertising by the event authorized by the Captain of the Port
a safety zone for the Sea World sponsor. (COTP) Honolulu or his designated
Fireworks on the waters of Mission Bay, If the Captain of the Port or his representative. The Coast Guard will
CA on specific evenings from Memorial designated representative determines establish a command post at the
Day to Labor Day in 2017. This safety that the regulated area need not be entrance to the Ala Wai Harbor. This
zone is necessary to provide for the enforced for the full duration stated on command post will maintain a list of all
safety of the participants, spectators, this document, he or she may use a vessels with authorized moorings in the
official vessels of the events, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners or other Ala Wai Harbor that will be allowed to
general users of the waterway. Our communications coordinated with the transit the safety zone to depart from or
regulation for the Southern California event sponsor to grant general return to these moorings. Vessels not on
annual fireworks for the San Diego permission to enter the regulated area. this list may request to transit the safety
Captain of the Port Zone identifies the Dated: May 24, 2017. zone by contacting the COTP Honolulu
regulated area for the events. During the or his designated representative.
J.R. Buzzella,
enforcement period, no spectators shall
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the DATES: This rule is effective from 5:30
anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the
Port San Diego. a.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017 through 10
transit of official patrol vessels in the
regulated area without the approval of [FR Doc. 2017–12217 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] p.m. (HST) on June 17, 2017.
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the Captain of the Port, or his ADDRESSES: To view documents
designated representative. mentioned in this preamble as being
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND available in the docket, go to http://
165.1123, Table 1, Item 7, will be SECURITY www.regulations.gov, type USCG–
enforced from 8:30 p.m. through 10:30 USCG–2017–0421 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’
p.m. on June 30 through July 5, and Coast Guard box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on
September 1 through September 4, 2017. Open Docket Folder on the line
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 33 CFR Part 165 associated with this rule.
you have questions on this publication, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0421]
call or email Lieutenant Robert Cole, you have questions on this rule, call or
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast RIN 1625–AA00
email Lieutenant Commander Nicolas
Guard Sector San Diego, CA; telephone Jarboe, Waterways Management
619–278–7656, email Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Mamala
Bay, Oahu, Hawaii—Hokulea Arrival Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
D11MarineEventsSD@uscg.mil. Honolulu at (808) 541–4359 or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. nicolas.a.jarboe@uscg.mil, respectively.
Guard will enforce the regulations in 33 ACTION: Temporary final rule.
CFR 165.1123 for a safety zone for the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Sea World Fireworks on the waters of SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is I. Table of Abbreviations
Mission Bay, CA in 33 CFR 165.1123, establishing a temporary 500 yard safety
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES
Table 1, Item 7 of that section, from 8:30 zone around the sailing canoe CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on specific HOKULEA for her return to Oahu from FR Federal Register
evenings from Memorial Day to Labor a three year worldwide voyage. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Day in 2017. This action is being taken HOKULEA is a culturally significant § Section
to provide for the safety of life on double-hulled sailing canoe modeled TFR Temporary Final Rule
navigable waterways during the after the vessels that brought the first U.S.C. United States Code
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Interim final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective without actual notice from June 13, 2017. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from the date the rule was signed, May 31, 2017, until June 13, 2017. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this rule, call or email Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard District Office of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6204, [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 26992 | |
| RIN Number | 1625-AA08 | |
| CFR Citation | 33
CFR
100 33 CFR 165 | |
| CFR Associated | Marine Safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Waterways; Harbors and Security Measures |
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