Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Port Huron to Mackinac Island Race, 39235 [E8-15491]

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E8–15490 Filed 7–8–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:34 Jul 08, 2008 Jkt 214001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket No. USCG–2008–0610] Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Port Huron to Mackinac Island Race Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the Port Huron to Mackinac Island Race, July 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. to July 15, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. This action is necessary to safely control vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. DATES: This rule is effective from July 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. through July 15, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Frank Jennings, Jr., Enforcement Branch, Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH at (216) 902– 6095. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the annual Port Huron to Mackinac Race July 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. through July 15, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. The Special Local Regulations apply to the waters of the Black River, St. Clair River and lower Lake Huron from: Latitude ..................... 42[deg]58.8[min] N .. 42[deg]58.4[min] N .. Longitude 082[deg]26[min] W, to 082[deg]24.8[min] W, thence 39235 desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM) and when so directed by that officer. The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign ‘‘Coast Guard Patrol Commander.’’ Vessels will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the wake to a minimum, and in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. The rules contained in the above two sentences shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the patrol operating in the performance of their assigned duties. In the event this special local regulation affects shipping, commercial vessels may request permission from the PATCOM to transit the area of the event by hailing call sign ‘‘Coast Guard Patrol Commander’’ on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ). This notice is issued under the authority of 33 CFR Part 100.901 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15491]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0610]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Port Huron to 
Mackinac Island Race

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for 
the Port Huron to Mackinac Island Race, July 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. to 
July 15, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. This action is necessary to safely control 
vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety 
of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this 
period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the 
permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

DATES: This rule is effective from July 12, 2008, at 11 a.m. through 
July 15, 2008, at 11:59 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Frank Jennings, Jr., Enforcement 
Branch, Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 
at (216) 902-6095.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulation for the annual Port Huron to Mackinac Race July 12, 
2008 at 11 a.m. through July 15, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. The Special Local 
Regulations apply to the waters of the Black River, St. Clair River and 
lower Lake Huron from:

Latitude......................................  Longitude
 
42[deg]58.8[min] N............................  082[deg]26[min] W, to
42[deg]58.4[min] N............................  082[deg]24.8[min] W,
                                                 thence
 
northward along the International Boundary to
 
43[deg]02.8[min] N............................  082[deg]23.8[min] W, to
43[deg]02.8[min] N............................  082[deg]26.8[min] W,
                                                 thence
 
southward along the U.S. shoreline to
 
42[deg]58.9[min] N............................  082[deg]26[min] W,
                                                 thence to
 
42[deg]58.8[min] N............................  082[deg] 26[min] W.
 

    In order to ensure the safety of spectators and participating 
vessels, the special local regulation will be in effect for the 
duration of the event. The Coast Guard will patrol the race area under 
the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Vessels 
desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior 
approval of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM) and when so 
directed by that officer. The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 
(156.8 MHZ) by the call sign ``Coast Guard Patrol Commander.'' Vessels 
will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the wake to a minimum, 
and in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or 
any other craft. The rules contained in the above two sentences shall 
not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the patrol 
operating in the performance of their assigned duties.
    In the event this special local regulation affects shipping, 
commercial vessels may request permission from the PATCOM to transit 
the area of the event by hailing call sign ``Coast Guard Patrol 
Commander'' on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ).
    This notice is issued under the authority of 33 CFR Part 100.901 
and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). If the District Commander, Captain of the Port or 
PATCOM determines that the regulated area 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 regulated 
area.

    Dated: June 24, 2008.
David R. Callahan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Ninth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E8-15491 Filed 7-8-08; 8:45 am]
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