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[Federal Register: July 2, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 128)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 37809-37810]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0561]
RIN 1625-AA08

 
Lake Union, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Lake Union, Seattle, WA 
Safety

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Zone in Lake Union from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008. This 
action is necessary to ensure the safety of participants and spectators 
during the Lake Union, Seattle, WA (Ivar's Fireworks Show). During the 
enforcement period, entry into the Safety Zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, Seattle, WA. The 
Captain of the Port may establish transit lanes along the east and west 
shorelines of Lake Union and may allow boaters to transit north and 
south through the safety zone in these lanes. If established, these 
transit lanes will remain open until 10 p.m. and then be closed until 
the end of the fireworks display.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1306 will be enforced from 9:30 
p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Heidi Bevis, c/o Captain of the 
Port Puget Sound, Coast Guard Sector Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way South, 
Seattle, WA 98134 at (206) 217-6002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone 
for the Lake Union, Seattle, WA Fireworks Show, 33 CFR 165.1306 on July 
4th, 2008, from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    This safety zone provides for a regulated area to protect 
spectators. Movements are regulated for all vessels in the area as 
described under 33 CFR Sec.  165.1306 or unless otherwise regulated by 
the COTP or his designee. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other 
Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this 
safety zone.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1306, all portions of the waters 
of Lake Union bounded by the following coordinates: Latitude 
47[deg]38'32'' N, Longitude 122[deg]20'34'' W; thence to Latitude 
47[deg]38'32'' N, Longitude 122[deg]19'48'' W; thence to Latitude 
47[deg]38'10'' N, Longitude 122[deg]20'24'' W; thence returning to the 
origin. This safety zone begins 1,000 feet south of Gas Works Park and 
encompasses all waters from east to west for 2,500 feet. Floating 
markers will be placed by the sponsor of the fireworks demonstration to 
delineate the boundaries of the safety zone.
    The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local 
law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1306(c) and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: June 18, 2008.
Stephen P. Metruck,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. E8-15032 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]

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