Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone-Bay Swim X, 24056 [2017-10706]
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individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a safety
zone lasting two hours that will prohibit
entry from mile 180 to 180.5 on the
UMR. It is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph 34(g) of
Figure 2–1 of the Commandant
Instruction. An environmental analysis
checklist supporting this determination
and a Record of Environmental
Consideration are available in the
docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or
information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental
impact from this rule.
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 in 33 CFR Part 165
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general
safety zone regulations in subpart C of
this part, you may not enter the safety
zone described in paragraph (a) of this
section unless authorized by the COTP
or the COTP’s designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter,
contact the COTP or the COTP’s
representative via VHF–FM channel 16,
or through Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River at 314–269–2332.
Those in the safety zone must comply
with all lawful orders or directions
given to them by the COTP or the
COTP’s designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from 8.30 p.m. to 10
p.m. on May 28, 2017, unless the
fireworks display is postponed because
of adverse weather, in which case this
rule will be enforced from 8.30 p.m. to
10 p.m. on May 29, 2017.
(e) Informational broadcasts. The
COTP or a designated representative
will inform the public through
broadcast notices to mariners of the
enforcement period for the safety zone
as well as any changes in the dates and
times of enforcement.
Dated: May 15, 2017.
M.L. Malloy,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Upper Mississippi River.
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, and
Waterways.
[FR Doc. 2017–10701 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
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PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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33 CFR Part 165
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 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.
2. Add § 165.T08–0689 to read as
follows:
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Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All navigable waters of the
Upper Mississippi River between miles
180 to 180.5, St. Louis, MO.
(b) Definitions. As used in this
section, ‘‘designated representative’’
means a Coast Guard Patrol
Commander, including a Coast Guard
coxswain, petty officer, or other officer
operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer
designated by or assisting the Captain of
the Port Upper Mississippi River
(COTP) in the enforcement of the safety
zone.
15:57 May 24, 2017
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the
Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone—Bay
Swim X
§ 165.08–0689 Safety Zone; Upper
Mississippi River between miles 180 and
180.5; St. Louis, MO.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0274]
ACTION:
At various times throughout
the month of June, the Coast Guard will
enforce certain safety zones located in
the Code of Federal Regulations. This
notice of enforcement includes the Bay
Swim X event. This action is necessary
and intended for the safety of life and
property on navigable waters during this
event. During each enforcement period,
no person or vessel may enter the
respective safety zone without the
permission of the Captain of the Port
Buffalo.
SUMMARY:
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The regulation in 33 CFR
165.939(a)(33) will be enforced on June
17, 2017 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
DATES:
If
you have questions about this notice of
enforcement, call or email LT Michael
Collet, Chief of Waterways Management,
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, 1
Fuhrmann Blvd. Buffalo, NY 14203;
telephone 716–843–9322, email
SectorBuffaloMarineSafety@uscg.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Coast
Guard will enforce the Safety Zones;
Annual Events in the Captain of the Port
Buffalo Zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939
for the following event:
(1) Bay Swim, Erie, PA; The safety
zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(33)
will be enforced from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45
a.m. on June 17, 2017.
Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into,
transiting, or anchoring within the
safety zone during an enforcement
period is prohibited unless authorized
by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
designated representative. Those
seeking permission to enter the safety
zone may request permission from the
Captain of Port Buffalo via channel 16,
VHF–FM. Vessels and persons granted
permission to enter the safety zone shall
obey the directions of the Captain of the
Port Buffalo or his designated
representative. While within a safety
zone, all vessels shall operate at the
minimum speed necessary to maintain a
safe course.
This notice of enforcement is issued
under authority of 33 CFR 165.939 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 this enforcement period
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or
Local Notice to Mariners. If the Captain
of the Port Buffalo determines that the
safety zone need not be enforced for the
full duration stated in this notice he or
she may use a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners to grant general permission to
enter the respective safety zone.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: May 15, 2017.
J.S. Dufresne,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2017–10706 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0274]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo
Zone--Bay Swim X
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: At various times throughout the month of June, the Coast Guard
will enforce certain safety zones located in the Code of Federal
Regulations. This notice of enforcement includes the Bay Swim X event.
This action is necessary and intended for the safety of life and
property on navigable waters during this event. During each enforcement
period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone
without the permission of the Captain of the Port Buffalo.
DATES: The regulation in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(33) will be enforced on June
17, 2017 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email LT Michael Collet, Chief of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd.
Buffalo, NY 14203; telephone 716-843-9322, email
SectorBuffaloMarineSafety@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety
Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone listed in
33 CFR 165.939 for the following event:
(1) Bay Swim, Erie, PA; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR
165.939(a)(33) will be enforced from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on June
17, 2017.
Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring
within the safety zone during an enforcement period is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated
representative. Those seeking permission to enter the safety zone may
request permission from the Captain of Port Buffalo via channel 16,
VHF-FM. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone
shall obey the directions of the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
designated representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels
shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.
This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
165.939 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 this enforcement period via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. If the
Captain of the Port Buffalo determines that the safety zone need not be
enforced for the full duration stated in this notice he or she may use
a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the
respective safety zone.
Dated: May 15, 2017.
J.S. Dufresne,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2017-10706 Filed 5-24-17; 8:45 am]
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