82 FR 35094 - Special Local Regulations; Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta, Ohio River Miles 90.4-91.5

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 144 (July 28, 2017)

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation during the Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta on the Ohio River miles 90.4 to 91.5, for all navigable waters of the river. This regulation is needed to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the hazards associated with the Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the regulated area is prohibited to all vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated representative.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35094]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15923]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0592]


Special Local Regulations; Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta, 
Ohio River Miles 90.4-91.5

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation during 
the Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta on the Ohio River miles 90.4 to 
91.5, for all navigable waters of the river. This regulation is needed 
to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the 
hazards associated with the Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta. During 
the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the 
regulated area is prohibited to all vessels not registered with the 
sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels, unless specifically 
authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh 
(COTP) or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1 Sector Ohio Valley, 
No. 28 will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., each day from 
September 2, 2017 through September 3, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email MST1 Jennifer Haggins, Marine 
Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 412-221-0807, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce special local 
regulations for the annual Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta in 33 CFR 
100.801, Table 1 Sector Ohio Valley, No. 28 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. 
each day from September 2, 2017 through September 3, 2017. Entry into 
the regulated area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of 
the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated 
representative. Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or pass 
through the area must request permission from the COTP or a designated 
representative. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall 
comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
100.801 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 Local Notice to 
Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.

    Dated: July 20, 2017.
L. McClain, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit 
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2017-15923 Filed 7-27-17; 8:45 am]
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