Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River, College Creek, Weems Creek, and Carr Creek, Annapolis, MD, 25780 [05-9636]

Download as PDF 25780 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 93 / Monday, May 16, 2005 / Rules and Regulations For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR Part 100 as follows: I PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233, Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. I 2. Add § 100.35–T11–021 to read as follows: § 100.35–T11–021 Special Local Regulation; KFOG ‘‘KaBoom’’ Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA. (a) Definitions. (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco. (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (b) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established for the waters of San Francisco Bay surrounding a barge used as a firework launch platform during the KFOG ‘‘KaBoom’’ fireworks display. During the loading of the fireworks barge, during the transit of the fireworks barge to the display location, and until the start of the fireworks display, the regulated area encompasses the navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge within a radius of 100 feet. During the 20-minute fireworks display, the regulated area increases in size to encompass the navigable waters around and under the fireworks launch barge within a radius of 1,000 feet. Loading of the pyrotechnics onto the fireworks barge is scheduled to commence at 9 a.m. on May 19, 2005, and will take place at Pier 50 in San Francisco. Towing of the barge from Pier 50 to the display location is scheduled to take place on May 21, 2005. During the fireworks display, scheduled to start at 9 p.m. on May 21, 2005, the barge will be located approximately 1,000 feet off of San Francisco Pier 30 in position 37°47.35′ N, 122°22.86′ W. (c) Special Local Regulations. (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area. (2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall: (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol. (ii) Proceed as directed by an Official Patrol. VerDate jul<14>2003 14:18 May 13, 2005 Jkt 205001 (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of a safety zone may contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Patrol Commander. (d) Effective Period. This section will be effective from 9 a.m. on May 19, 2005, to 10 p.m. on May 21, 2005. If the event concludes prior to the scheduled termination time, the Coast Guard will cease enforcement of the special local regulations and will announce that fact via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Dated: April 19, 2005. K.J. Eldridge, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 05–9637 Filed 5–13–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard Dated: May 3, 2005. Lawrence J. Bowling, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, Acting. [FR Doc. 05–9636 Filed 5–13–05; 8:45 am] 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD05–05–046] RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River, College Creek, Weems Creek, and Carr Creek, Annapolis, MD Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations for the U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air show to be held May 24 and 25, 2005, over the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway and expected vessel congestion during the event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of event participants, spectators and vessels transiting the event area. DATES: 33 CFR 100.518 will be enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 24 and 25, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Marine Events Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, (410) 576–2674. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Naval Academy will sponsor the Blue Angels Air show over the waters of the PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland. The events will consist of low flying, high performance aircraft performing precision maneuvers and aerial stunts. A fleet of spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the Air show. In order to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.518 will be enforced for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.518, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 24 and 25, 2005 vessels may not enter the regulated area without permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a navigable channel. Because these restrictions will be in effect for a limited period, they should not result in a significant disruption of maritime traffic. In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, and marine information broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Sfmt 4700 BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD05–05–044] RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Chesapeake Bay Bridges Swim Races, Chesapeake Bay, MD Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations at 33 CFR 100.507 during the Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Swim and Chesapeake Challenge One Mile Swim events to be held on June 12, 2005. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters before, during and after the event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of event participants, and support vessels in the event area. E:\FR\FM\16MYR1.SGM 16MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 93 (Monday, May 16, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25780]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9636]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-05-046]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River, 
College Creek, Weems Creek, and Carr Creek, Annapolis, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations 
for the U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air show to be held May 24 and 
25, 2005, over the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland. 
These special local regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic 
due to the confined nature of the waterway and expected vessel 
congestion during the event. The effect will be to restrict general 
navigation in the regulated area for the safety of event participants, 
spectators and vessels transiting the event area.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.518 will be enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 
24 and 25, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Marine Events 
Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, (410) 576-2674.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Naval Academy will sponsor the Blue 
Angels Air show over the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, 
Maryland. The events will consist of low flying, high performance 
aircraft performing precision maneuvers and aerial stunts. A fleet of 
spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the 
Air show. In order to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and 
transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.518 will be enforced for the duration of 
the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.518, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 
p.m. on May 24 and 25, 2005 vessels may not enter the regulated area 
without permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator 
vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a 
navigable channel. Because these restrictions will be in effect for a 
limited period, they should not result in a significant disruption of 
maritime traffic.
    In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided 
extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, and 
marine information broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans 
accordingly.

    Dated: May 3, 2005.
Lawrence J. Bowling,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, 
Acting.
[FR Doc. 05-9636 Filed 5-13-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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