82 FR 27775 - Safety Zones, Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 116 (June 19, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 116 (June 19, 2017)
| Page Range | 27775-27776 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12743 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 116 (Monday, June 19, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27775-27776] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12743] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG-2012-1036] Safety Zones, Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce five safety zones for fireworks displays in the Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility on the date and time listed in the table below. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the [[Page 27776]] events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.151 Table 1 will be enforced during the following dates and times listed in the table in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call or email Petty Officer Katherine Linnick, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound; telephone 203-468- 4565, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zones listed in 33 CFR 165.151 Table 1 on the specified dates and times as indicated. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.151, the fireworks displays listed below are established as safety zones. During the enforcement period, persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within these safety zones unless they receive permission from the COTP or designated representative. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners or marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that these safety zones need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------- 7.1 Point O'WoodsDate: July 3, 2017. Fire Company Summer Fireworks Rain Date: July 5, 2017. Time: 08:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of the Great South Bay, Point O'Woods, NY in approximate position 40[deg]39'18.57'' N., 073[deg]08'5.73'' W. (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.6 Sag Harbor Date: July 1, 2017. Fireworks Rain Date: July 2, 2017. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Location: Waters of Sag Harbor Bay off Havens Beach, Sag Harbor, NY in approximate position 41[deg]00'26'' N., 072[deg]17'9'' W. (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.29 Mashantucket Date: July 8, 2017. Pequot Fireworks Rain Date: July 9, 2017. Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Location: Waters of the Thames River, New London, CT in approximate positions Barge 1, 41[deg]21'03.03'' N., 072[deg]5'24.5'' W. Barge 2, 41[deg]20'51.75'' N., 072[deg]5'18.90'' W. (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.33 Groton Long Date: July 15, 2017. Point Yacht Club Fireworks Rain Date: July 17, 2017. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of Long Island Sound, Groton, CT in approximate position 41[deg]18'05'' N., 072[deg]02'08'' W. (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.40 Rowayton Date: July 4, 2017. Fireworks Rain Date: July 5, 2017. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Waters of Long Island Sound south of Bayley Beach Park, Rowayton, CT in approximate position 41[deg]03'11'' N., 073[deg]26'41'' W. (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dated: June 5, 2017. A.E. Tucci, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound. [FR Doc. 2017-12743 Filed 6-16-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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Also, this rule does not have tribal For the reasons discussed in the control unavailable for normal
implications under Executive Order preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 operations) without the prior approval
13175, Consultation and Coordination CFR part 110 as follows: of the Captain of the Port. Vessels
with Indian Tribal Governments, experiencing casualties, such as main
because it does not have a substantial PART 110—ANCHORAGE propulsion, main steering, or anchoring
direct effect on one or more Indian REGULATIONS equipment malfunction, or which are
tribes, on the relationship between the planning to perform main propulsion
Federal Government and Indian tribes, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 110 engine repairs or maintenance, must
or on the distribution of power and continues to read as follows: immediately notify the Coast Guard
responsibilities between the Federal Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through Captain of the Port via Coast Guard
Government and Indian tribes. If you 1236, 2071; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Sector Miami on VHF–FM channel 16.
believe this rule has implications for Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. (6) No vessel may anchor within the
federalism or Indian tribes, please ■ 2. Revise § 110.188 to read as follows: designated anchorages for more than 72
contact the person listed in the FOR hours without the prior approval of the
§ 110.188 Atlantic Ocean off Miami and Captain of the Port. To obtain this
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Miami Beach, Fla.
approval, contact the Coast Guard
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (a) The anchorage areas. (1) Captain of the Port via VHF–FM
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Anchorage A. All area of the Atlantic channel 16.
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires Ocean, encompassed by a line (7) The Coast Guard Captain of the
Federal agencies to assess the effects of connecting the points of the following Port may close the anchorage areas and
their discretionary regulatory actions. In North America Datum 83 coordinates: direct vessels to depart the anchorage
particular, the Act addresses actions during periods of adverse weather or at
that may result in the expenditure by a Latitude Longitude other times as deemed necessary in the
State, local, or tribal government, in the 25°47′57.687″ N. 080°05′37.225″ W.
interest of port safety or security.
aggregate, or by the private sector of 25°47′57.341″ N. 080°05′26.466″ W. (8) Commercial vessels anchoring
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or 25°46′31.443″ N. 080°05′27.069″ W. under emergency circumstances outside
more in any one year. Though this rule 25°46′31.557″ N. 080°05′37.868″ W. the anchorage areas must shift to new
would not result in such an positions within the anchorage areas
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of (2) Anchorage B. All area of the immediately after the emergency ceases.
this rule elsewhere in this preamble. Atlantic Ocean, encompassed by a line (9) Whenever the maritime or
connecting the points of the following commercial interests of the United
F. Environment States so require, the Captain of the
North America Datum 83 coordinates:
We have analyzed this rule under Port, U.S. Coast Guard, Miami, Florida,
Department of Homeland Security Latitude Longitude may direct relocation of any vessel
Management Directive 023–01 and anchored within the anchorage areas.
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 25°48′13.841″ N. 080°04′59.155″ W. Once directed, such vessel must get
which guide the Coast Guard in 25°48′04.617″ N. 080°04′04.582″ W. underway at once or signal for a tug,
complying with the National 25°46′32.712″ N. 080°04′28.387″ W. and must change position as directed.
25°46′43.770″ N. 080°05′02.360″ W.
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 Dated: June 12, 2017.
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have S.A. Buschman,
(b) The regulations. (1) Vessels in the
determined that it is one of a category
Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Port of Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
of actions that do not individually or Seventh Coast Guard District.
Miami must anchor only within the
cumulatively have a significant effect on
anchorage areas hereby defined and [FR Doc. 2017–12573 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am]
the human environment. This rule
established, except in cases of BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
reduces the size of an existing
emergency.
anchorage area. It is categorically
(2) Prior to entering the anchorage
excluded under section 2.B.2, figure 2– DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
areas, all vessels must notify the Coast
1, paragraph 34(f) of the Instruction, SECURITY
Guard Captain of the Port via VHF–FM
which pertains to minor regulatory
channel 16.
changes that are editorial or procedural Coast Guard
(3) All vessels within the designated
in nature. A Record of Environmental
anchorages must maintain a 24-hour
Consideration (REC) supporting this 33 CFR Part 165
bridge watch by a licensed or
determination is available in the docket
credentialed deck officer proficient in [Docket No. USCG–2012–1036]
where indicated in the ADDRESSES
English, monitoring VHF–FM channel
section of this preamble. Safety Zones, Recurring Marine Events
16. This individual must confirm that
G. Protest Activities the ship’s crew performs frequent in Captain of the Port Long Island
checks of the vessel’s position to ensure Sound Zone
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters. the vessel is not dragging anchor. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Protesters are asked to contact the (4) Vessels may anchor anywhere
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
person listed in the FOR FURTHER within the designated anchorage areas
regulation.
INFORMATION CONTACT section to provided that: Such anchoring does not
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coordinate protest activities so that your interfere with the operations of any SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
message can be received without other vessels currently at anchorage; five safety zones for fireworks displays
jeopardizing the safety or security of and all anchor and chain or cable is in the Sector Long Island Sound area of
people, places, or vessels. positioned in such a manner to preclude responsibility on the date and time
dragging over reefs. listed in the table below. This action is
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110 (5) No vessel may anchor in a ‘‘dead necessary to provide for the safety of life
Anchorage grounds. ship’’ status (that is, propulsion or on navigable waterways during the
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events. During the enforcement periods, Island Sound; telephone 203–468–4565, This notice is issued under authority
no person or vessel may enter the safety email Katherine.E.Linnick@uscg.mil. of 33 CFR 165 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In
zones without permission of the Captain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast addition to this notice in the Federal
of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Guard will enforce the safety zones Register, the Coast Guard will provide
Sound or designated representative. listed in 33 CFR 165.151 Table 1 on the the maritime community with advance
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR specified dates and times as indicated. notification of this enforcement period
165.151 Table 1 will be enforced during Under the provisions of 33 CFR via the Local Notice to Mariners or
the following dates and times listed in 165.151, the fireworks displays listed marine information broadcasts. If the
the table in SUPPLEMENTARY below are established as safety zones. COTP determines that these safety zones
INFORMATION. During the enforcement period, persons need not be enforced for the full
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If and vessels are prohibited from entering duration stated in this notice, a
you have questions on this notice, call into, transiting through, mooring, or Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be
or email Petty Officer Katherine anchoring within these safety zones used to grant general permission to
Linnick, Waterways Management unless they receive permission from the enter the regulated area.
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long COTP or designated representative.
7.1 Point O’Woods Fire Company Summer Fireworks ......................... • Date: July 3, 2017.
• Rain Date: July 5, 2017.
• Time: 08:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: Waters of the Great South Bay, Point O’Woods, NY in ap-
proximate position 40°39′18.57″ N., 073°08′5.73″ W. (NAD 83).
7.6 Sag Harbor Fireworks ...................................................................... • Date: July 1, 2017.
• Rain Date: July 2, 2017.
• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
• Location: Waters of Sag Harbor Bay off Havens Beach, Sag Harbor,
NY in approximate position 41°00′26″ N., 072°17′9″ W. (NAD 83).
7.29 Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks ................................................... • Date: July 8, 2017.
• Rain Date: July 9, 2017.
• Time: 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
• Location: Waters of the Thames River, New London, CT in approxi-
mate positions Barge 1, 41°21′03.03″ N., 072°5′24.5″ W. Barge 2,
41°20′51.75″ N., 072°5′18.90″ W. (NAD 83).
7.33 Groton Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks ...................................... • Date: July 15, 2017.
• Rain Date: July 17, 2017.
• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound, Groton, CT in approximate
position 41°18′05″ N., 072°02′08″ W. (NAD 83).
7.40 Rowayton Fireworks ...................................................................... • Date: July 4, 2017.
• Rain Date: July 5, 2017.
• Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound south of Bayley Beach Park,
Rowayton, CT in approximate position 41°03′11″ N., 073°26′41″ W.
(NAD 83).
Dated: June 5, 2017. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND to ensure the safety of vessels,
A.E. Tucci, SECURITY spectators and participants from hazards
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the associated with fireworks displays and
Port Sector Long Island Sound. Coast Guard swim events. During the enforcement
[FR Doc. 2017–12743 Filed 6–16–17; 8:45 am] period, no person or vessel, except for
33 CFR Part 165 the safety vessels assisting with the
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
events, may enter the safety zones
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0506] without permission of the Captain of the
Safety Zones; Recurring Annual Port (COTP) or his designated on-scene
Events Held in Coast Guard Sector representative.
Boston Captain of the Port Zone DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
165.118 and 33 CFR 165.119 will be
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. enforced for the safety zones identified
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ACTION: Notice of enforcement of in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
regulation. section below for the dates and times
specified.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
eleven safety zones within the Captain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
of the Port Boston zone on the specified you have questions about this notice of
dates and times. This action is necessary enforcement, call or email Mark Cutter,
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| Action | Notice of enforcement of regulation. | |
| Dates | The regulations in 33 CFR 165.151 Table 1 will be enforced during the following dates and times listed in the table in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this notice, call or email Petty Officer Katherine Linnick, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound; telephone 203-468- 4565, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 27775 |
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