SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone listed in the regulations in Table 1 in 33 CFR 165.801, No. 64. The safety zone is for the annual fireworks display on the Ohio River, from mile 0.0 to 0.3, Monongahela River mile 0.0 to 0.22 and Allegheny River mile 0.0 to 0.25, extending the entire width of the rivers, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on November 17, 2017. This action is being taken to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the hazards associated with the fireworks display. Entry into the safety zone 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 passage through the safety zone 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 165.801 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register , the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of these enforcement periods via Local Notice to Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.

82 FR 53421