Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Assateague Channel, Chincoteague, VA, 39563 [E6-10977]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 134 / Thursday, July 13, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Under figure 2–1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, an ‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion Determination’’ are not required for this rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. 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 a temporary § 100.35–T05–036 to read as follows: wwhite on PROD1PC61 with RULES § 100.35–T05–036 Charles, Virginia. Chesapeake Bay, Cape (a) Definitions: The following definitions apply to this section: (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 Sector Hampton Roads. (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (3) Participant includes all vessels participating in the East Coast Boat Racing Club power boat race under the auspices of a Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads. (b) Regulated area: A regulated area is established for the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, along the shoreline adjacent to Cape Charles, Virginia, to and including waters up to 300 yards offshore, parallel with the Cape Charles Beach shoreline in this area. The area is bounded on the south by a line running northwesterly from the Cape Charles shoreline at latitude 37°16′.2″ North, longitude 076°01′28.5″ West, to a point offshore approximately 300 yards at latitude 37°16′3.4″ North, longitude 076°01′36.6″ West, and bounded on the north by a line running northwesterly from the Cape Charles shoreline at latitude 37°16′26.2″ North, longitude 076°01′14″ West, to a point offshore approximately 300 yards at latitude 37°16′28.9″ North, longitude 076°01′24.1″ West. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:17 Jul 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 (c) Special local regulations: (1) Except for event participants and 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 any Official Patrol. (iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course. (d) Effective Period: This section is effective from 11:30 a.m. on August 5, 2006 to 4:30 p.m. on August 6, 2006. (e) Enforcement period: This section will be enforced from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on August 5, 2006. If the race is postponed due to weather, then the temporary special local regulations will be enforced during the same time period the next day, August 6, 2006. Dated: June 29, 2006. Larry L. Hereth, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–10981 Filed 7–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD05–06–067] RIN 1625–AA08 Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Assateague Channel, Chincoteague, VA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. 39563 Enforcement Dates: 33 CFR 100.519 will be enforced from 5 a.m. July 26 to 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marine Events Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Field Office Hampton Roads, 3823 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336–1809, and (757) 336–2891. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., will sponsor the Annual Pony Swim on the waters of the Assateague Channel, near Chincoteague, Virginia from 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on 26 and 28 July, 2006. Approximately 75 ponies will cross Assateague Channel from Assateague Island to Chincoteague, VA. In order to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.519 will be enforced for the duration of the event. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.519, 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 enforced 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, marine information broadcasts, local newspapers and radio stations so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. DATES: Dated: June 13, 2006. Larry L. Hereth, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–10977 Filed 7–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P AGENCY: ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations for the 2006 Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, a marine event to be held July 26 and July 28, 2006, on the waters of Assateague Channel at Chincoteague, Virginia. These special local regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway and to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of spectators and vessels transiting the event area. Coast Guard PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [CGD05–06–039] 33 CFR Part 117 RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; James River, Between Isle of Wight and Newport News, VA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the regulations that govern the operation of the James E:\FR\FM\13JYR1.SGM 13JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 134 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39563]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10977]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-06-067]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Assateague Channel, 
Chincoteague, VA

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 2006 Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, a marine event to be held 
July 26 and July 28, 2006, on the waters of Assateague Channel at 
Chincoteague, Virginia. These special local regulations are necessary 
to control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway 
and to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the 
event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the 
regulated area for the safety of spectators and vessels transiting the 
event area.

DATES: Enforcement Dates: 33 CFR 100.519 will be enforced from 5 a.m. 
July 26 to 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marine Events Coordinator, Commander, 
Coast Guard Sector Field Office Hampton Roads, 3823 Main Street, 
Chincoteague, VA 23336-1809, and (757) 336-2891.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, 
Inc., will sponsor the Annual Pony Swim on the waters of the Assateague 
Channel, near Chincoteague, Virginia from 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on 26 and 
28 July, 2006. Approximately 75 ponies will cross Assateague Channel 
from Assateague Island to Chincoteague, VA. In order to ensure the 
safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 
100.519 will be enforced for the duration of the event. Under the 
provisions of 33 CFR 100.519, 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 enforced 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, marine 
information broadcasts, local newspapers and radio stations so mariners 
can adjust their plans accordingly.

    Dated: June 13, 2006.
Larry L. Hereth,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-10977 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P
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