SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.1303 from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on July 29, 2016, through July 31, 2016, for the Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races. This enforcement action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the regatta. Our regulation for Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane, § 100.1303, specifies the location of the regulated area for all waters of the Columbia river bounded by two lines drawn from between position latitude 46°14′07″ N., longitude 119°10′42″ W. and position latitude 46°13′42″ N., longitude 119°10′51″ W.; and the second line running between position latitude 46°13′35″ N., longitude 119°07′34″ W. and position latitude 46°13′10″ N., longitude 119°07′47″ W. As specified in § 100.1303, during the enforcement period, no vessel may transit this regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River (COTP) or a COTP designated representative.

This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.1303 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register , the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts.

81 FR 38951