Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Wrightsville Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 45641 [E7-15956]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 157 / Wednesday, August 15, 2007 / Rules and Regulations 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. I 2. Add a temporary § 100.35–T05–059 to read as follows: ebenthall on PRODPC61 with RULES § 100.35–T05–059 Bogue Sound, Morehead City, North Carolina. (a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established for the waters of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Morehead City, NC, from the southern tip of Sugar Loaf Island approximate position latitude 34°42′55″ N longitude 076°42′48″ W, thence westerly to Morehead City Channel Daybeacon 7 (LLNR 38620), thence southwest along the channel line to Bogue Sound Light 4 (LLRN 38770), thence southerly to Causeway Channel Daybeacon 2 (LLNR 38720), thence southeasterly to Money Island Daybeacon 1 (LLNR 38645), thence easterly to Eight and One Half Marina Daybeacon 2 (LLNR 38685), thence easterly to the western most shoreline of Brant Island approximate position latitude 34°42′36″ N longitude 076°42′11″ W, thence northeasterly along the shoreline to Tombstone Point approximate position latitude 34°42′14″ N longitude 076°41′20″ W, thence southeasterly to the east end of the pier at Coast Guard Sector North Carolina approximate position latitude 34°42′00″ N longitude 076°40′52″ W, thence easterly to Morehead City Channel Buoy 20 (LLNR 29427), thence northerly to Beaufort Harbor Channel LT 1BH (LLNR 34810), thence northwesterly to the southern tip of Radio Island approximate position latitude 34°42′22″ N longitude 076°40′52″ W, thence northerly along the shoreline to approximate position latitude 34°43′00″ N longitude 076°41′25″ W, thence westerly to the North Carolina State Port Facility, thence westerly along the State Port to the southwest corner approximate position latitude 34°42′55″ N longitude 076°42′12″ W, thence westerly to the southern tip of Sugar Loaf Island the point of origin. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. (b) 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 Sector North Carolina. (2) Official Patrol means any person or vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:56 Aug 14, 2007 Jkt 211001 (3) Participant includes all vessels participating in the ‘‘Crystal Coast Super Boat Grand Prix’’ under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina. (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 must: (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed. (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol. (iii) The operator of a vessel in the regulated area shall stop the vessel immediately when instructed to do so by the Official Patrol and then proceed as directed. (iv) 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) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 23, 2007. Dated: August 6, 2007. Fred M. Rosa, Jr., Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–15925 Filed 8–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket No. CGD05–07–075] Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Wrightsville Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC 45641 participants and vessels transiting the event area. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.513 will be enforced from 6:30 a.m. through 9 a.m. on September 29, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chris Humphrey, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, Prevention Department, at (252) 247–4525 or e-mail at Christopher.D.Humphrey@uscg.mil. The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for the 29th Annual YMCA Triathlon held on the waters of the Wrightsville Channel in 33 CFR 100.513 from 6:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. on September 29, 2007. Annually, the YMCA in Wilmington, North Carolina sponsors this event. The marine event consists of approximately 1200 swimmers competing along a course within the regulated area. Due to the need for vessel control during the event, vessel traffic will be temporarily restricted to provide for the safety of participants, spectators and support vessels. In order to ensure the safety of the event participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.513 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.513, a vessel may not enter the regulated area unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other State or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.513 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area newspapers, so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 6, 2007. Fred M. Rosa, Jr., Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–15956 Filed 8–14–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during the ‘‘Wilmington YMCA Triathlon’’ swim to be held September 29, 2007, on the waters of Wrightsville Channel, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This action is necessary 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 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket No. CGD05–07–069] Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Susquehanna River, Port Deposit, MD AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\15AUR1.SGM Coast Guard, DHS. 15AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 15, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 45641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15956]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. CGD05-07-075]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Wrightsville 
Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during 
the ``Wilmington YMCA Triathlon'' swim to be held September 29, 2007, 
on the waters of Wrightsville Channel, Wrightsville Beach, North 
Carolina. This action is necessary 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 participants 
and vessels transiting the event area.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.513 will be enforced from 6:30 
a.m. through 9 a.m. on September 29, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chris Humphrey, Coast Guard Sector 
North Carolina, Prevention Department, at (252) 247-4525 or e-mail at 
Christopher.D.Humphrey@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulations for the 29th Annual YMCA Triathlon held on the waters 
of the Wrightsville Channel in 33 CFR 100.513 from 6:30 a.m. until 9 
a.m. on September 29, 2007.
    Annually, the YMCA in Wilmington, North Carolina sponsors this 
event. The marine event consists of approximately 1200 swimmers 
competing along a course within the regulated area. Due to the need for 
vessel control during the event, vessel traffic will be temporarily 
restricted to provide for the safety of participants, spectators and 
support vessels. In order to ensure the safety of the event 
participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.513 will be in effect 
for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.513, a 
vessel may not enter the regulated area unless it receives permission 
from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard may be assisted 
by other State or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this 
regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.513 and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice, the maritime community will 
be provided extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to 
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area 
newspapers, so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.

    Dated: August 6, 2007.
Fred M. Rosa, Jr.,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-15956 Filed 8-14-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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