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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Regulatory Information
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 100 and 165
[Docket No. USCG–2010–0110]
RIN 1625–AA08; AA00
Special Local Regulations and Safety
Zones; Recurring Events in Northern
New England
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is amending
special local regulations and
establishing permanent safety zones in
the Coast Guard Northern New England
Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone for
annual recurring marine events. When
these special local regulations or safety
zones are activated, and thus subject to
enforcement, this rule restricts vessels
from portions of water areas during
annual events in the Northern New
England COTP Zone. The revised
special local regulations and safety
zones reduce administrative overhead,
expedite public notification of events,
and ensure the protection of the
maritime public and event participants
from the hazards associated with
firework displays, boat races, and other
marine events.
DATES: This rule is effective April 29,
2011.
SUMMARY:
Comments and material
received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, are part
of docket USCG–2010–0110 and are
available online by going to https://
www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–
2010–0110 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and
then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ This material is
also available for inspection or copying
at the Docket Management Facility (M–
30), U.S. Department of Transportation,
West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
e-mail Lieutenant Junior Grade Terence
Leahy, Waterways Management
Division at Coast Guard Sector Northern
New England, telephone 207–767–0398,
e-mail Terence.O.Leahy@uscg.mil. If
you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, the
Coast Guard published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled
‘‘Special Local Regulations and Safety
Zones; Recurring Events in Northern
New England’’ in the Federal Register
(76 FR 1568). We received no comments
or requests for a public meeting on the
proposed rule.
Basis and Purpose
Marine events are annually held on a
recurring basis on the navigable waters
within the Coast Guard Northern New
England COTP Zone. These events
include sailing regattas, powerboat
races, rowboat races, parades, swim
events, and fireworks displays. In the
past, the Coast Guard has established
special local regulations and regulated
navigation areas for these events on a
case by case basis to ensure the
protection of the maritime public and
event participants from the hazards
associated with these marine events.
Issuing individual regulations annually
has proved to be administratively
cumbersome.
This rule will significantly relieve
administrative overhead and
consistently apprise the public in a
timely manner through permanent
publication in Title 33 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR). The TABLES
in this regulation list each recurring
marine event requiring a regulated area
as administered by the Coast Guard.
By establishing permanent regulations
for these events, the Coast Guard has
eliminated the need to establish
temporary rules for events that occur on
an annual basis. This provided
opportunity for the public to comment
while limiting the unnecessary burden
of continually establishing temporary
rules every year. Some of the events
discussed below are duplicated in 33
CFR 100.114, a citation that no longer
meets the Coast Guard’s intended
purposes. While 33 CFR part 100 is
designed for Regattas and Marine
Parades, 33 CFR part 165 is for
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Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited
Access Areas. The Coast Guard has
identified a number of events in 33 CFR
part 100 which would be more
appropriately located in 33 CFR part
165. This rulemaking amends local
regulations for events already contained
in 33 CFR part 100 both to update event
information as well as to move firework
displays to part 165, a citation that
better meets the Coast Guard’s intended
purpose of ensuring safety during these
events.
In addition, the Coast Guard has
promulgated safety zones or special
local regulations for all of these 52 areas
in the past, and has not received public
comments or concerns regarding the
impact to waterway traffic from these
annually recurring events.
Background
The Coast Guard in Northern New
England processes over 180 marine
event applications on an annual basis.
Consequently, we created this rule to
reduce costly administrative overhead
and to decrease time consumed when
drafting multiple special local
regulations and regulated navigation
areas for these marine events. By having
permanent regulations for these events
in Title 33 of the CFR also eliminates
the need to establish multiple temporary
rules for events that occur on an annual
basis, hence greatly reducing
administrative costs associated with that
process.
Another purpose of this rule is to list
events on a permanent basis in order to
expedite public notice of all marine
activity in the Coast Guard Northern
New England COTP Zone.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
The Coast Guard did not receive any
comments in response to the NPRM
published in the Federal Register (76
FR 1568) on Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
Accordingly, no changes were made to
the regulatory text in the final rule.
We have added figure 2–1, paragraph
(34)(g) of Commandant Instruction
M16475.1D in the Environment section
of the regulatory analysis, as this
paragraph also pertains to the
Categorical Exclusion determination for
safety zones.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or
executive orders.
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Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is not a significant
regulatory action under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs
and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that
Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that
Order.
We expect the economic impact of
this rule to be so minimal that a full
Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary.
Although this regulation may have some
impact on the public, the potential
impact will be minimized for the
following reasons: vessels will only be
restricted from safety zones and special
local regulation areas for a short
duration of time unless otherwise noted;
vessels may transit in all portions of the
affected waterway except for those areas
covered by the zones; the Coast Guard
has promulgated safety zones or special
local regulations in accordance with 33
CFR parts 100 and 165 for all event
areas in the past and has not received
notice of any negative impact caused by
any of the safety zones or special local
regulations; and notifications will also
be made to the local maritime
community via the Local Notice to
Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners well in advance of the events.
The effect of this action simply
establishes the approximate dates on
which the existing regulations would be
enforced and consolidates them within
one regulation. No new or additional
restrictions will be imposed on vessel
traffic.
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Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this rule would have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This rule will affect the following
entities, some of which might be small
entities: owners or operators of vessels
intending to transit, fish, or anchor in
the areas where safety zones for marine
related fireworks events and special
local regulations for regattas are being
held. For the reasons outlined in the
Regulatory Planning and Review section
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above, this rule will not have a
significant impact on a substantial
number of small entities.
If you think that your business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
and that this rule will have a significant
economic impact on it, please submit a
comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining
why you think it qualifies and how and
to what degree this rule will
economically affect it.
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
in the NPRM we offered to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so
that they could better evaluate its effects
on them and participate in the
rulemaking process.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain
about this rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
Civil Justice Reform
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection
of information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. We have analyzed
this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
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Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of
private property or otherwise have
taking implications under Executive
Order 12630, Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally
Protected Property Rights.
This rule meets applicable standards
in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to
minimize litigation, eliminate
ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13045, Protection of
Children from Environmental Health
Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not
an economically significant rule and
does not create an environmental risk to
health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
direct effect on one or more Indian
tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under
Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have
determined that it is not a ‘‘significant
energy action’’ under that order because
it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866 and is not
likely to have a significant adverse effect
on the supply, distribution, or use of
energy. The Administrator of the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs
has not designated it as a significant
energy action. Therefore, it does not
require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer
and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
voluntary consensus standards in their
regulatory activities unless the agency
provides Congress, through the Office of
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Management and Budget, with an
explanation of why using these
standards would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are
technical standards (e.g., specifications
of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling
procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or
adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical
standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus
standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023–01 and
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guide the Coast Guard in
complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and
have concluded this action is one of a
category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule is categorically
excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraphs
(34)(g) and (34)(h) of the Instruction
since it involves establishment of safety
zones for marine related fireworks
events and special local regulations for
regattas, respectively. An environmental
analysis checklist and a categorical
exclusion determination are available in
the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100
reads as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
§§ 100.107, 100.108, 100.109, 100.110,
100.111, and 100.118 [Removed]
2. Remove §§ 100.107, 100.108,
100.109, 100.110, 100.111, and 100.118.
■
§ 100.114
[Amended]
3. In § 100.114, amend the table in
paragraph (a) by removing the entries
for 6.1, 7.3, 7.8, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15,
7.41, 8.8, and 9.2.
■ 4. Add a new § 100.120 to read as
follows:
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§ 100.120 Special Local Regulations;
Marine Events Held in the Coast Guard
Sector Northern New England Captain of
the Port Zone.
The following regulations apply to the
marine events listed in the Table to
§ 100.120. These regulations will be
enforced for the duration of each event,
on or about the dates indicated. Annual
notice of the exact dates and times of
the effective period of the regulations
with respect to each event, the
geographical description of each
regulated area, and details concerning
the nature of the event and the number
of participants and type(s) of vessels
involved will be published in a Notice
of Enforcement in the Federal Register
and in Local Notices to Mariners.
Mariners should consult the Federal
Register or their Local Notice to
Mariners to remain apprised of schedule
or event changes. First Coast Guard
District Local Notice to Mariners can be
found at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/.
The Sector Northern New England
Marine Events schedule can also be
viewed electronically at https://
www.homeport.uscg.mil.
Note to introductory paragraph of
§ 100.20: Although listed in the Code of
Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed
in the Table to § 100.20 are still required to
submit marine event applications in
accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
(a) The Coast Guard may patrol each
event area under the direction of a
designated Coast Guard Patrol
Commander. The Patrol Commander
may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF–
FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign
‘‘PATCOM.’’ Official patrol vessels may
consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard
Auxiliary, state, or local law
enforcement vessels assigned or
approved by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Northern New England.
(b) Vessels may not transit the
regulated areas without the Patrol
Commander approval. Vessels permitted
to transit must operate at a no wake
speed, in a manner which will not
endanger participants or other crafts in
the event.
(c) Spectators or other vessels shall
not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the
transit of event participants or official
patrol vessels in the regulated areas
during the effective dates and times, or
dates and times as modified through the
Local Notice to Mariners, unless
authorized by an official patrol vessel.
(d) The Patrol Commander may
control the movement of all vessels in
the regulated area. When hailed or
signaled by an official patrol vessel, a
vessel shall come to an immediate stop
and comply with the lawful directions
issued. Failure to comply with a lawful
direction may result in expulsion from
the area, citation for failure to comply,
or both.
(e) The Patrol Commander may delay
or terminate any marine event in this
subpart at any time it is deemed
necessary to ensure the safety of life or
property.
(f) For all power boat races listed,
vessels operating within the regulated
area must be at anchor within a
designated spectator area or moored to
a waterfront facility in a way that will
not interfere with the progress of the
event.
(g) For all regattas and boat parades
listed, spectator vessels operating
within the regulated area shall maintain
a separation of at least 50 yards from the
participants.
(h) For all rowing and paddling boat
races listed, vessels not associated with
the event shall maintain a separation of
at least 50 yards from the participants.
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5.1
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• Event Type: Regatta and Boat Parade.
• Sponsor: Portsmouth Maritime Commission, Inc.
• Date: A four day event from Friday through Monday during the last weekend in
May, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.
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5.0
MAY
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portsmouth Harbor, New
Hampshire in the vicinity of Castle Island within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 03′11″ N 070° 42′26″ W.
43° 03′18″ N 070° 41′51″ W.
43° 04′42″ N 070° 42′11″ W.
43° 04′28″ N 070° 44′12″ W.
43° 05′36″ N 070° 45′56″ W.
43° 05′29″ N 070° 46′09″ W.
43° 04′19″ N 070° 44′16″ W.
43° 04′22″ N 070° 42′33″ W.
6.0
JUNE
Bar Harbor Blessing of the Fleet. ..............................
• Event Type: Regatta and Boat Parade.
• Sponsor: Town of Bar Harbor, Maine.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the first weekend of June, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Bar Harbor, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
44° 23′32″ N 068° 12′19″ W.
44° 23′30″ N 068° 12′00″ W.
44° 23′37″ N 068° 12′00″ W.
44° 23′35″ N 068° 12′19″ W.
6.2
Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races ............
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the third weekend of June, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of within John’s Island the following points (NAD 83):
43° 50′04″ N 069° 38′37″ W.
43° 50′54″ N 069° 38′06″ W.
43° 50′49″ N 069° 37′50″ W.
43° 50′00″ N 069° 38′20″ W.
6.3
Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races ......................
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the third weekend of June, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Rockland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of the Rockland Breakwater Light within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 05′59″ N 069° 04′53″ W.
44° 06′43″ N 069° 05′25″ W.
44° 06′50″ N 069° 05′05″ W.
44° 06′05″ N 069° 04′34″ W.
6.4
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Windjammer Days Parade of Ships ..........................
• Event Type: Tall Ship Parade.
• Sponsor: Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce.
• Date: A one day event on Wednesday during the last week of June, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Tumbler’s Island within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 51′02″ N 069° 37′33″ W.
43° 50′47″ N 069° 37′31″ W.
43° 50′23″ N 069° 37′57″ W.
43° 50′01″ N 069° 37′45″ W.
43° 50′01″ N 069° 38′31″ W.
43° 50′25″ N 069° 38′25″ W.
43° 50′49″ N 069° 37′45″ W.
7.0
7.1
JULY
Moosabec Lobster Boat Races. ................................
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• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Moosabec Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event held on July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local
Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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7.0
JULY
• Location: The regulated area
lowing points (NAD 83):
44° 31′21″ N 067° 36′44″
44° 31′36″ N 067° 36′47″
44° 31′44″ N 067° 35′36″
44° 31′29″ N 067° 35′33″
includes all waters of Jonesport, Maine within the folW.
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The Great Race .........................................................
• Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the first week of July, as specified in the
USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Lake Champlain in the vicinity
of Saint Albans Bay within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 47′18″ N 073° 10′27″ W.
44° 47′10″ N 073° 08′51″ W.
7.3
Searsport Lobster Boat Races ..................................
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Searsport Lobster Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Searsport Harbor, Maine within
the following points (NAD 83):
44° 26′50″ N 068° 55′20″ W.
44° 27′04″ N 068° 55′26″ W.
44° 27′12″ N 068° 54′35″ W.
44° 26′59″ N 068° 54′29″ W.
7.4
Stonington Lobster Boat Races. ...............................
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Stonington Lobster Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Stonington, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
44° 08′55″ N 068° 40′12″ W.
44° 09′00″ N 068° 40′15″ W.
44° 09′11″ N 068° 39′42″ W.
44° 09′07″ N 068° 39′39″ W.
7.5
Mayor’s Cup Regatta .................................................
• Event Type: Sailboat Parade.
• Sponsor: Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Cumberland Bay on Lake
Champlain in the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New York within the following points (NAD
83):
44° 39′26″ N 073° 26′25″ W.
44° 41′27″ N 073° 23′12″ W.
7.6
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7.2
The Challenge Race ..................................................
• Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the third week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Lake Champlain in the vicinity
of Button Bay State Park within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 12′25″ N 073° 22′32″ W.
44° 12′00″ N 073° 21′42″ W.
44° 12′19″ N 073° 21′25″ W.
44° 13′16″ N 073° 21′36″ W.
7.7
Friendship Lobster Boat Races. ................................
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Friendship Lobster Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the last week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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7.0
JULY
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Friendship Harbor, Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 57′51″ N 069° 20′46″ W.
43° 58′14″ N 069° 19′53″ W.
43° 58′19″ N 069° 20′01″ W.
43° 58′00″ N 069° 20′46″ W.
7.8
Arthur Martin Memorial Regatta. ...............................
• Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race.
• Sponsor: I Row.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the last week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of the Piscataqua River, in the vicinity of Kittery Point, Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 03′51″ N 070° 41′55″ W.
43° 04′35″ N 070° 42′18″ W.
43° 04′42″ N 070° 43′15″ W.
43° 05′14″ N 070° 43′12″ W.
43° 05′14″ N 070° 43′06″ W.
43° 04′44″ N 070° 43′11″ W.
43° 04′35″ N 070° 42′13″ W.
43° 03′53″ N 070° 41′40″ W.
7.9
Harpswell Lobster Boat Races. .................................
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Harpswell Lobster Boat Race Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the last week of July, as specified in the
USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Potts Harbor, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
43° 46′50″ N 070° 01′37″ W.
43° 46′50″ N 070° 01′18″ W.
43° 46′28″ N 070° 01′36″ W.
43° 46′28″ N 070° 01′19″ W.
8.0
AUGUST
Eggemoggin Reach Regatta .....................................
• Event Type: Wooden Boat Parade.
• Sponsor: Rockport Marine, Inc. and Brookline Boat Yard.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the first week of August, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Eggemoggin Reach and Jericho Bay in the vicinity of Naskeag Harbor, Maine within the following points (NAD
83):
44° 15′16″ N 068° 36′26″ W.
44° 12′41″ N 068° 29′26″ W.
44° 07′38″ N 068° 31′30″ W.
44° 12′54″ N 068° 33′46″ W.
8.2 Southport Rowgatta Rowing and Paddling Boat
Race.
• Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Boothbay Region YMCA.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of August, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Sheepscot Bay and Boothbay,
on the shore side of Southport Island, Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 50′26″ N 069° 39′10″ W.
43° 49′10″ N 069° 38′35″ W.
43° 46′53″ N 069° 39′06″ W.
43° 46′50″ N 069° 39′32″ W.
43° 49′07″ N 069° 41′43″ W.
43° 50′19″ N 069° 41′14″ W.
43° 51′11″ N 069° 40′06″ W.
8.3
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Winter Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of August, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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8.0
AUGUST
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Winter Harbor, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
44° 22′06″ N 068° 05′13″ W.
44° 23′06″ N 068° 05′08″ W.
44° 23′04″ N 068° 04′37″ W.
44° 22′05″ N 068° 04′44″ W.
8.4
Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival .....................
• Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Dragonheart Vermont.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the second week of August, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Burlington Bay within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 28′51″ N 073° 13′28″ W.
44° 28′40″ N 073° 13′40″ W.
44° 28′37″ N 073° 13′29″ W.
44° 28′40″ N 073° 13′17″ W.
8.5
Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races .........................
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Town of Bristol, Maine.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the second week of August, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Pemaquid Harbor, Maine within
the following points (NAD 83):
43° 52′16″ N 069° 32′10″ W.
43° 52′41″ N 069° 31′43″ W.
43° 52′35″ N 069° 31′29″ W.
43° 52′09″ N 069° 31′56″ W.
8.6
Multiple Sclerosis Regatta .........................................
• Event Type: Regatta and Sailboat Race.
• Sponsor: Maine Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the third week of August, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area for the start of the race includes all waters of Casco
Bay, Maine in the vicinity of Peaks Island within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 40′24″ N 070° 14′20″ W.
43° 40′36″ N 070° 13′56″ W.
43° 39′58″ N 070° 13′21″ W.
43° 39′46″ N 070° 13′51″ W.
8.7
Multiple Sclerosis Harborfest Tugboat Race .............
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Sponsor: Maine Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the third week of August, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Maine State Pier within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 40′25″ N 070° 14′21″ W.
43° 40′36″ N 070° 13′56″ W.
43° 39′58″ N 070° 13′21″ W.
43° 39′47″ N 070° 13′51″ W.
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• Sponsor: Eastport Pirates Festival.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the second weekend of September, as
specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of Eastport Harbor,
Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 54′14″ N 066° 58′52″ W.
44° 54′14″ N 068° 58′56″ W.
44° 54′24″ N 066° 58′52″ W.
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PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for Part 165
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C.
Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
2. Add a new § 165.171 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.171 Safety Zones for Fireworks
Displays held in Coast Guard Sector
Northern New England Captain of the Port
Zone.
The Coast Guard is establishing safety
zones for the fireworks displays listed in
the Table to § 165.171. These
regulations will be enforced for the
duration of each event, on or about the
dates indicated in the Table to
§ 165.171. Annual notice of the exact
dates and times of the effective period
of the regulations with respect to each
firework displays, the geographical
description of each regulated area, and
details concerning the nature of the
event and the number of participants
and type(s) of vessels involved will be
published in a Notice of Enforcement in
the Federal Register and in Local
Notices to Mariners. Mariners should
consult the Federal Register and their
Local Notice to Mariners to remain
apprised of minor schedule or event
changes. First Coast Guard District Local
Notice to Mariners can be found at:
https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. The
Sector Northern New England Marine
Events schedule can also be viewed
electronically at:
www.homeport.uscg.mil.
Note to introductory paragraph of
§ 165.171: Although listed in the Code of
Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed
in the Table to § 165.171 shall submit an
application each year in accordance with 33
CFR 100.15.
(a) The Coast Guard may patrol each
event area under the direction of a
designated Coast Guard Patrol
Commander. The Patrol Commander
may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF–
FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign
‘‘PATCOM.’’ The ‘‘official patrol vessels’’
may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast
Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law
enforcement vessels assigned or
approved by the Captain of the Port,
Sector Northern New England.
(b) Vessels may not transit the
regulated areas without Patrol
Commander approval. Vessels permitted
to transit must operate at a no wake
speed, in a manner which will not
endanger participants or other crafts in
the event.
(c) Spectators or other vessels shall
not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the
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movement of event participants or
official patrol vessels in the regulated
areas during the effective dates and
times, or dates and times as modified
through the Local Notice to Mariners,
unless authorized by an official patrol
vessel.
(d) The Patrol Commander may
control the movement of all vessels in
the regulated area. When hailed or
signaled by an official patrol vessel, a
vessel shall come to an immediate stop
and comply with the lawful directions
issued. Failure to comply with a lawful
direction may result in expulsion from
the area, citation for failure to comply,
or both.
(e) The Patrol Commander may delay
or terminate any event in this subpart at
any time to assure safety. Such action
may be justified as a result of weather,
traffic density, spectator operation or
participant behavior.
(f) For all swim events listed, vessels
not associated with the event shall
maintain a separation zone of 200 feet
from participating swimmers.
(g) For all fireworks displays listed
below, the regulated area is that area of
navigable waters within a 350 yard
radius of the launch platform or launch
site for each fireworks display, unless
modified in USCG District 1 Local
Notice to Mariners at: https://
www.navcen.uscg.gov/.
TABLE TO SEC. 165.171
6.0
6.1
JUNE
Windjammer Days Fireworks ....................................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce.
• Date: One night event on Wednesday during the last week of June, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners at: www.navcen.uscg.gov/?page
Name=lnmDistrict®ion=1
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Location: In the vicinity of McFarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, Maine in approximate position:
43° 50′38″ N, 069° 37′57″ W (NAD 83).
7.0
JULY
Burlington Independence Day Fireworks ..................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Firework Display.
Sponsor: City of Burlington, Vermont.
Date: July 3rd, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Burlington Harbor, Burlington, Vermont in
approximate position:
44° 28′31″ N, 073° 13′31″ W (NAD 83).
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Camden 3rd of July Fireworks ..................................
•
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•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 3rd, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire in approximate position:
44° 12′32″ N, 069° 02′58″ W (NAD 83).
7.3
Bangor 4th of July Fireworks ....................................
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Bangor 4th of July Fireworks.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
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• Location: In the vicinity of the Bangor Waterfront, Bangor, Maine in approximate
position:
44° 47′27″ N, 068° 46′31″ W (NAD 83).
Bar Harbor 4th of July Fireworks ..............................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Bar Harbor Town Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine in approximate position:
44° 23′31″ N, 068° 12′15″ W (NAD 83).
7.5
Boothbay Harbor 4th of July Fireworks .....................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Town of Boothbay Harbor.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of McFarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, Maine in approximate position:
43° 50′38″ N, 069° 37′57″ W (NAD 83).
7.6
Colchester 4th of July Fireworks ...............................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Town of Colchester, Recreation Department.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Bayside Beach and Mallets Bay in Colchester, Vermont
at approximate position:
44° 32′44″ N, 073° 13′10″ W (NAD 83).
7.7
Eastport 4th of July Fireworks ...................................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Eastport 4th of July Committee.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Location: From the Waterfront Public Pier in Eastport, Maine at approximate position:
44° 54′25″ N, 066° 58′55″ W (NAD 83).
7.8
Hampton Beach 4th of July Fireworks ......................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Hampton Beach Village District.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire in approximate position:
42° 54′40″ N, 070° 48′31″ W (NAD 83).
7.9
Jonesport 4th of July Fireworks ................................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Jonesport 4th of July Committee.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Beals Island, Jonesport, Maine in approximate position:
44° 31′18″ N, 067° 36′43″ W (NAD 83).
7.10
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•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Main Street Inc.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Reed and Reed Boat Yard, Woolwich, Maine in approximate position:
43° 54′56″ N, 069° 48′16″ W (NAD 83).
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Portland Harbor 4th of July Fireworks ....................
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•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Department of Parks and Recreation, Portland, Maine.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of East End Beach, Portland, Maine in approximate position:
43° 40′16″ N, 070° 14′44″ W (NAD 83).
7.12
St. Albans Day Fireworks ........................................
•
•
•
•
•
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: St. Albans Area Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Location: From the St. Albans Bay dock in St. Albans Bay, Vermont in the approximate position:
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Stonington 4th of July Fireworks .............................
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•
•
•
7.14
Urban/EPIC Triathlon ..............................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Tri-Maine Productions.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor in the vicinity
of East End Beach in Portland, Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 40′00″ N 070° 14′20″ W.
43° 40′00″ N 070° 14′00″ W.
43° 40′15″ N 070° 14′29″ W.
43° 40′17″ N 070° 13′22″ W.
7.15
Tri for a Cure Swim Clinics .....................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Maine Cancer Foundation.
• Date: A two day event held on third Sunday and Thursday in July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Spring Point Light within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 39′01″ N 070° 13′32″ W.
43° 39′07″ N 070° 13′29″ W.
43° 39′06″ N 070° 13′41″ W.
43° 39′01″ N 070° 13′36″ W.
7.16
Richmond Days Fireworks ......................................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Town of Richmond, Maine.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth weekend of July, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
• Location: From a barge in the vicinity of the inner harbor, Tenants Harbor, Maine
in approximate position:
44° 08′42″ N, 068° 27′06″ W (NAD83).
7.17
Colchester Triathlon ................................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Colchester Parks and Recreation Department.
• Date: A one day event on Wednesday during the last week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:00 am to 11:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Malletts Bay on Lake Champlain, Vermont within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 32′18″ N 073° 12′35″ W.
44° 32′28″ N 073° 12′56″ W.
44° 32′57″ N 073° 12′38″ W.
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Peaks to Portland Swim ..........................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Cumberland County YMCA.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the last week of July, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 5:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor between
Peaks Island and East End Beach in Portland, Maine within the following points
(NAD 83):
43° 39′20″ N 070° 11′58″ W.
43° 39′45″ N 070° 13′19″ W.
43° 40′11″ N 070° 14′13″ W.
43° 40′08″ N 070° 14′29″ W.
43° 40′00″ N 070° 14′23″ W.
43° 39′34″ N 070° 13′31″ W.
43° 39′13″ N 070° 11′59″ W.
Event Type: Fireworks Display.
Sponsor: Deer Isle—Stonington Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity of Two Bush Island, Stonington, Maine in approximate position:
44° 08′57″ N, 068° 39′54″ W (NAD 83).
8.0
8.1
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JUNE
• Sponsor: Sprucewold Association.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the first week of August, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Linekin Bay between Cabbage
Island and Sprucewold Beach in Boothbay Harbor, Maine within the following
points (NAD 83):
43° 50′37″ N 069° 36′23″ W.
43° 50′37″ N 069° 36′59″ W.
43° 50′16″ N 069° 36′46″ W.
43° 50′22″ N 069° 36′21″ W.
Westerlund’s Landing Party Fireworks ......................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Portside Marina.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the first weekend of August, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Location: In the vicinity of Westerlund’s Landing in South Gardiner, Maine in approximate position:
44° 10′19″ N, 069° 45′24″ W (NAD 83).
8.3
Y–Tri Triathlon ...........................................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Plattsburgh YMCA.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the first week of August, as specified in
the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Treadwell Bay on Lake Champlain in the vicinity of Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh, New York within the
following points (NAD 83):
44° 46′30″ N 073° 23′26″ W.
44° 46′17″ N 073° 23′26″ W.
44° 46′17″ N 073° 23′46″ W.
44° 46′29″ N 073° 23′46″ W.
8.4
Greater Burlington YMCA Lake Swim .......................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Greater Burlington YMCA.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of August, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters in Lake Champlain in the vicinity
of North Hero Island within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 46′55″ N 073° 22′14″ W.
44° 47′08″ N 073° 19′05″ W.
44° 46′48″ N 073° 17′13″ W.
44° 46′10″ N 073° 16′39″ W.
44° 41′08″ N 073° 20′58″ W.
44° 41′36″ N 073° 23′01″ W.
8.5
Tri for a Cure Triathlon ..............................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Maine Cancer Foundation.
• Date: A one day event on the second Sunday in August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Spring Point Light within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 39′01″ N 070° 13′32″ W.
43° 39′07″ N 070° 13′29″ W.
43° 39′06″ N 070° 13′41″ W.
43° 39′01″ N 070° 13′36″ W.
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Tri for a Cure Swim Clinics .......................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Maine Cancer Foundation.
• Date: A two day event held on the first and second Saturday in August, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Spring Point Light within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 39′01″ N 070° 13′32″ W.
43° 39′07″ N 070° 13′29″ W.
43° 39′06″ N 070° 13′41″ W.
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6.0
8.7
JUNE
Rockland Breakwater Swim ......................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Pen-Bay Masters.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth week of August, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Rockland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Jameson Point within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 06′16″ N 069° 04′39″ W.
44° 06′13″ N 069° 04′36″ W.
44° 06′12″ N 069° 04′43″ W.
44° 06′17″ N 069° 04′44″ W.
44° 06′18″ N 069° 04′40″ W.
9.0
SEPTEMBER
9.1
Windjammer Weekend Fireworks .............................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Town of Camden, Maine.
• Date: A one day event on Friday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
• Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Northeast Point, Camden Harbor, Maine
in approximate position:
44° 12′10″ N, 069° 03′11″ W (NAD 83).
9.2
The Lobsterman Triathlon .........................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Tri-Maine Productions.
• Date: A one day swim event on Saturday during the second weekend of September, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of Winslow Park in
South Freeport, Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 47′59″ N 070° 06′56″ W.
43° 47′44″ N 070° 06′56″ W.
43° 47′44″ N 070° 07′27″ W.
43° 47′57″ N 070° 07′27″ W.
9.3
Burlington Triathlon ...................................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Race Vermont.
• Date: A one day swim event on Sunday during the second weekend of September,
as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of North Beach,
Burlington, Vermont within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 29′31″ N 073° 14′22″ W.
44° 29′12″ N 073° 14′14″ W.
44° 29′17″ N 073° 14′34″ W.
9.4
Eliot Festival Day Fireworks ......................................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Eliot Festival Day Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth weekend of September, as
specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Location: In the vicinity of Eliot Town Boat Launch, Eliot, Maine in approximate position:
43° 08′56″ N, 070° 49′52″ W (NAD 83).
WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES
Dated: March 10, 2011.
J.B. McPherson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Northern New England.
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Coast Guard
SUMMARY:
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2011–0163]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Mermentau River, Grand Chenier, LA
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 100 and 165
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0110]
RIN 1625-AA08; AA00
Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Events in
Northern New England
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending special local regulations and
establishing permanent safety zones in the Coast Guard Northern New
England Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone for annual recurring marine
events. When these special local regulations or safety zones are
activated, and thus subject to enforcement, this rule restricts vessels
from portions of water areas during annual events in the Northern New
England COTP Zone. The revised special local regulations and safety
zones reduce administrative overhead, expedite public notification of
events, and ensure the protection of the maritime public and event
participants from the hazards associated with firework displays, boat
races, and other marine events.
DATES: This rule is effective April 29, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2010-0110 and are available online by going to
https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0110 in the ``Keyword''
box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is also available for
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail Lieutenant Junior Grade Terence Leahy, Waterways
Management Division at Coast Guard Sector Northern New England,
telephone 207-767-0398, e-mail Terence.O.Leahy@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled ``Special Local Regulations and
Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Northern New England'' in the Federal
Register (76 FR 1568). We received no comments or requests for a public
meeting on the proposed rule.
Basis and Purpose
Marine events are annually held on a recurring basis on the
navigable waters within the Coast Guard Northern New England COTP Zone.
These events include sailing regattas, powerboat races, rowboat races,
parades, swim events, and fireworks displays. In the past, the Coast
Guard has established special local regulations and regulated
navigation areas for these events on a case by case basis to ensure the
protection of the maritime public and event participants from the
hazards associated with these marine events. Issuing individual
regulations annually has proved to be administratively cumbersome.
This rule will significantly relieve administrative overhead and
consistently apprise the public in a timely manner through permanent
publication in Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The
TABLES in this regulation list each recurring marine event requiring a
regulated area as administered by the Coast Guard.
By establishing permanent regulations for these events, the Coast
Guard has eliminated the need to establish temporary rules for events
that occur on an annual basis. This provided opportunity for the public
to comment while limiting the unnecessary burden of continually
establishing temporary rules every year. Some of the events discussed
below are duplicated in 33 CFR 100.114, a citation that no longer meets
the Coast Guard's intended purposes. While 33 CFR part 100 is designed
for Regattas and Marine Parades, 33 CFR part 165 is for Regulated
Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas. The Coast Guard has
identified a number of events in 33 CFR part 100 which would be more
appropriately located in 33 CFR part 165. This rulemaking amends local
regulations for events already contained in 33 CFR part 100 both to
update event information as well as to move firework displays to part
165, a citation that better meets the Coast Guard's intended purpose of
ensuring safety during these events.
In addition, the Coast Guard has promulgated safety zones or
special local regulations for all of these 52 areas in the past, and
has not received public comments or concerns regarding the impact to
waterway traffic from these annually recurring events.
Background
The Coast Guard in Northern New England processes over 180 marine
event applications on an annual basis. Consequently, we created this
rule to reduce costly administrative overhead and to decrease time
consumed when drafting multiple special local regulations and regulated
navigation areas for these marine events. By having permanent
regulations for these events in Title 33 of the CFR also eliminates the
need to establish multiple temporary rules for events that occur on an
annual basis, hence greatly reducing administrative costs associated
with that process.
Another purpose of this rule is to list events on a permanent basis
in order to expedite public notice of all marine activity in the Coast
Guard Northern New England COTP Zone.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
The Coast Guard did not receive any comments in response to the
NPRM published in the Federal Register (76 FR 1568) on Tuesday, January
11, 2011. Accordingly, no changes were made to the regulatory text in
the final rule.
We have added figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g) of Commandant
Instruction M16475.1D in the Environment section of the regulatory
analysis, as this paragraph also pertains to the Categorical Exclusion
determination for safety zones.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.
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Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order.
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. Although this regulation may
have some impact on the public, the potential impact will be minimized
for the following reasons: vessels will only be restricted from safety
zones and special local regulation areas for a short duration of time
unless otherwise noted; vessels may transit in all portions of the
affected waterway except for those areas covered by the zones; the
Coast Guard has promulgated safety zones or special local regulations
in accordance with 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 for all event areas in the
past and has not received notice of any negative impact caused by any
of the safety zones or special local regulations; and notifications
will also be made to the local maritime community via the Local Notice
to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the
events. The effect of this action simply establishes the approximate
dates on which the existing regulations would be enforced and
consolidates them within one regulation. No new or additional
restrictions will be imposed on vessel traffic.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit, fish, or anchor in the areas where safety zones for marine
related fireworks events and special local regulations for regattas are
being held. For the reasons outlined in the Regulatory Planning and
Review section above, this rule will not have a significant impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule will have a
significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule will economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to
assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could
better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking
process.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of
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Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards
would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical.
Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g.,
specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test
methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices)
that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraphs (34)(g)
and (34)(h) of the Instruction since it involves establishment of
safety zones for marine related fireworks events and special local
regulations for regattas, respectively. An environmental analysis
checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in
the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
0
1. The authority citation for part 100 reads as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
Sec. Sec. 100.107, 100.108, 100.109, 100.110, 100.111, and
100.118 [Removed]
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2. Remove Sec. Sec. 100.107, 100.108, 100.109, 100.110, 100.111, and
100.118.
Sec. 100.114 [Amended]
0
3. In Sec. 100.114, amend the table in paragraph (a) by removing the
entries for 6.1, 7.3, 7.8, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.41, 8.8, and 9.2.
0
4. Add a new Sec. 100.120 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.120 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Held in the
Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.
The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in the
Table to Sec. 100.120. These regulations will be enforced for the
duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated. Annual notice
of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations
with respect to each event, the geographical description of each
regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the
number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be
published in a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register and in
Local Notices to Mariners. Mariners should consult the Federal Register
or their Local Notice to Mariners to remain apprised of schedule or
event changes. First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can
be found at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. The Sector Northern New
England Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at
https://www.homeport.uscg.mil.
Note to introductory paragraph of Sec. 100.20: Although listed
in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in the
Table to Sec. 100.20 are still required to submit marine event
applications in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
(a) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction
of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may
be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign
``PATCOM.'' Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard,
Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned
or approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England.
(b) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without the Patrol
Commander approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no
wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other
crafts in the event.
(c) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in
the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and
times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless
authorized by an official patrol vessel.
(d) The Patrol Commander may control the movement of all vessels in
the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol
vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the
lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may
result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or
both.
(e) The Patrol Commander may delay or terminate any marine event in
this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of
life or property.
(f) For all power boat races listed, vessels operating within the
regulated area must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or
moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with
the progress of the event.
(g) For all regattas and boat parades listed, spectator vessels
operating within the regulated area shall maintain a separation of at
least 50 yards from the participants.
(h) For all rowing and paddling boat races listed, vessels not
associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 50
yards from the participants.
Table to Sec. 100.120
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5.0 MAY
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5.1 Tall Ships Visiting Portsmouth Event Type: Regatta and
Boat Parade.
Sponsor: Portsmouth
Maritime Commission, Inc.
Date: A four day event from
Friday through Monday during the
last weekend in May, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice
to Mariners.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. each day.
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Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire in
the vicinity of Castle Island
within the following points (NAD
83):
43[deg] 03'11'' N 070[deg]
42'26'' W.
43[deg] 03'18'' N 070[deg]
41'51'' W.
43[deg] 04'42'' N 070[deg]
42'11'' W.
43[deg] 04'28'' N 070[deg]
44'12'' W.
43[deg] 05'36'' N 070[deg]
45'56'' W.
43[deg] 05'29'' N 070[deg]
46'09'' W.
43[deg] 04'19'' N 070[deg]
44'16'' W.
43[deg] 04'22'' N 070[deg]
42'33'' W.
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6.0 JUNE
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6.1 Bar Harbor Blessing of the Event Type: Regatta and
Fleet.. Boat Parade.
Sponsor: Town of Bar
Harbor, Maine.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the first weekend of
June, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of Bar
Harbor, Maine within the following
points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 23'32'' N 068[deg]
12'19'' W.
44[deg] 23'30'' N 068[deg]
12'00'' W.
44[deg] 23'37'' N 068[deg]
12'00'' W.
44[deg] 23'35'' N 068[deg]
12'19'' W.
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6.2 Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Event Type: Power Boat
Boat Races. Race.
Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor
Lobster Boat Race Committee.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the third weekend
of June, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of within John's Island
the following points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 50'04'' N 069[deg]
38'37'' W.
43[deg] 50'54'' N 069[deg]
38'06'' W.
43[deg] 50'49'' N 069[deg]
37'50'' W.
43[deg] 50'00'' N 069[deg]
38'20'' W.
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6.3 Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Event Type: Power Boat
Races. Race.
Sponsor: Rockland Harbor
Lobster Boat Race Committee.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the third weekend of
June, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Rockland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of the Rockland Breakwater
Light within the following points
(NAD 83):
44[deg] 05'59'' N 069[deg]
04'53'' W.
44[deg] 06'43'' N 069[deg]
05'25'' W.
44[deg] 06'50'' N 069[deg]
05'05'' W.
44[deg] 06'05'' N 069[deg]
04'34'' W.
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6.4 Windjammer Days Parade of Event Type: Tall Ship
Ships. Parade.
Sponsor: Boothbay Region
Chamber of Commerce.
Date: A one day event on
Wednesday during the last week of
June, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Tumbler's Island within
the following points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 51'02'' N 069[deg]
37'33'' W.
43[deg] 50'47'' N 069[deg]
37'31'' W.
43[deg] 50'23'' N 069[deg]
37'57'' W.
43[deg] 50'01'' N 069[deg]
37'45'' W.
43[deg] 50'01'' N 069[deg]
38'31'' W.
43[deg] 50'25'' N 069[deg]
38'25'' W.
43[deg] 50'49'' N 069[deg]
37'45'' W.
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7.0 JULY
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7.1 Moosabec Lobster Boat Races... Event Type: Power Boat
Race.
Sponsor: Moosabec Boat Race
Committee.
Date: A one day event held
on July 4th, as specified in the
USCG District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
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Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Jonesport, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 31'21'' N 067[deg]
36'44'' W.
44[deg] 31'36'' N 067[deg]
36'47'' W.
44[deg] 31'44'' N 067[deg]
35'36'' W.
44[deg] 31'29'' N 067[deg]
35'33'' W.
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7.2 The Great Race................ Event Type: Rowing and
Paddling Boat Race.
Sponsor: Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the first week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of Lake
Champlain in the vicinity of Saint
Albans Bay within the following
points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 47'18'' N 073[deg]
10'27'' W.
44[deg] 47'10'' N 073[deg]
08'51'' W.
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7.3 Searsport Lobster Boat Races.. Event Type: Power Boat
Race.
Sponsor: Searsport Lobster
Boat Race Committee.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the second week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Searsport Harbor, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 26'50'' N 068[deg]
55'20'' W.
44[deg] 27'04'' N 068[deg]
55'26'' W.
44[deg] 27'12'' N 068[deg]
54'35'' W.
44[deg] 26'59'' N 068[deg]
54'29'' W.
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7.4 Stonington Lobster Boat Races. Event Type: Power Boat
Race.
Sponsor: Stonington Lobster
Boat Race Committee.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the second week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Stonington, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 08'55'' N 068[deg]
40'12'' W.
44[deg] 09'00'' N 068[deg]
40'15'' W.
44[deg] 09'11'' N 068[deg]
39'42'' W.
44[deg] 09'07'' N 068[deg]
39'39'' W.
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7.5 Mayor's Cup Regatta........... Event Type: Sailboat
Parade.
Sponsor: Plattsburgh
Sunrise Rotary.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the second week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain in
the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New
York within the following points
(NAD 83):
44[deg] 39'26'' N 073[deg]
26'25'' W.
44[deg] 41'27'' N 073[deg]
23'12'' W.
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7.6 The Challenge Race............ Event Type: Rowing and
Paddling Boat Race.
Sponsor: Lake Champlain
Maritime Museum.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the third week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of Lake
Champlain in the vicinity of Button
Bay State Park within the following
points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 12'25'' N 073[deg]
22'32'' W.
44[deg] 12'00'' N 073[deg]
21'42'' W.
44[deg] 12'19'' N 073[deg]
21'25'' W.
44[deg] 13'16'' N 073[deg]
21'36'' W.
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7.7 Friendship Lobster Boat Races. Event Type: Power Boat
Race.
Sponsor: Friendship Lobster
Boat Race Committee.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the last week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
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Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Friendship Harbor, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 57'51'' N 069[deg]
20'46'' W.
43[deg] 58'14'' N 069[deg]
19'53'' W.
43[deg] 58'19'' N 069[deg]
20'01'' W.
43[deg] 58'00'' N 069[deg]
20'46'' W.
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7.8 Arthur Martin Memorial Event Type: Rowing and
Regatta.. Paddling Boat Race.
Sponsor: I Row.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the last week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of the
Piscataqua River, in the vicinity
of Kittery Point, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 03'51'' N 070[deg]
41'55'' W.
43[deg] 04'35'' N 070[deg]
42'18'' W.
43[deg] 04'42'' N 070[deg]
43'15'' W.
43[deg] 05'14'' N 070[deg]
43'12'' W.
43[deg] 05'14'' N 070[deg]
43'06'' W.
43[deg] 04'44'' N 070[deg]
43'11'' W.
43[deg] 04'35'' N 070[deg]
42'13'' W.
43[deg] 03'53'' N 070[deg]
41'40'' W.
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7.9 Harpswell Lobster Boat Races.. Event Type: Power Boat
Race.
Sponsor: Harpswell Lobster
Boat Race Committee.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the last week of
July, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of Potts
Harbor, Maine within the following
points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 46'50'' N 070[deg]
01'37'' W.
43[deg] 46'50'' N 070[deg]
01'18'' W.
43[deg] 46'28'' N 070[deg]
01'36'' W.
43[deg] 46'28'' N 070[deg]
01'19'' W.
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8.0 AUGUST
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8.1 Eggemoggin Reach Regatta...... Event Type: Wooden Boat
Parade.
Sponsor: Rockport Marine,
Inc. and Brookline Boat Yard.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the first week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Eggemoggin Reach and Jericho Bay in
the vicinity of Naskeag Harbor,
Maine within the following points
(NAD 83):
44[deg] 15'16'' N 068[deg]
36'26'' W.
44[deg] 12'41'' N 068[deg]
29'26'' W.
44[deg] 07'38'' N 068[deg]
31'30'' W.
44[deg] 12'54'' N 068[deg]
33'46'' W.
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8.2 Southport Rowgatta Rowing and Event Type: Rowing and
Paddling Boat Race. Paddling Boat Race.
Sponsor: Boothbay Region
YMCA.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the second week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Sheepscot Bay and Boothbay, on the
shore side of Southport Island,
Maine within the following points
(NAD 83):
43[deg] 50'26'' N 069[deg]
39'10'' W.
43[deg] 49'10'' N 069[deg]
38'35'' W.
43[deg] 46'53'' N 069[deg]
39'06'' W.
43[deg] 46'50'' N 069[deg]
39'32'' W.
43[deg] 49'07'' N 069[deg]
41'43'' W.
43[deg] 50'19'' N 069[deg]
41'14'' W.
43[deg] 51'11'' N 069[deg]
40'06'' W.
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8.3 Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Event Type: Power Boat
Races. Race.
Sponsor: Winter Harbor
Chamber of Commerce.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the second week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
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Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of Winter
Harbor, Maine within the following
points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 22'06'' N 068[deg]
05'13'' W.
44[deg] 23'06'' N 068[deg]
05'08'' W.
44[deg] 23'04'' N 068[deg]
04'37'' W.
44[deg] 22'05'' N 068[deg]
04'44'' W.
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8.4 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Event Type: Rowing and
Festival. Paddling Boat Race.
Sponsor: Dragonheart
Vermont.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the second week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Burlington Bay within the following
points (NAD 83):
44[deg] 28'51'' N 073[deg]
13'28'' W.
44[deg] 28'40'' N 073[deg]
13'40'' W.
44[deg] 28'37'' N 073[deg]
13'29'' W.
44[deg] 28'40'' N 073[deg]
13'17'' W.
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8.5 Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Event Type: Power Boat
Races. Race.
Sponsor: Town of Bristol,
Maine.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the second week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Pemaquid Harbor, Maine within the
following points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 52'16'' N 069[deg]
32'10'' W.
43[deg] 52'41'' N 069[deg]
31'43'' W.
43[deg] 52'35'' N 069[deg]
31'29'' W.
43[deg] 52'09'' N 069[deg]
31'56'' W.
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8.6 Multiple Sclerosis Regatta.... Event Type: Regatta and
Sailboat Race.
Sponsor: Maine Chapter,
Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Date: A one day event on
Saturday during the third week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area for the start of the race
includes all waters of Casco Bay,
Maine in the vicinity of Peaks
Island within the following points
(NAD 83):
43[deg] 40'24'' N 070[deg]
14'20'' W.
43[deg] 40'36'' N 070[deg]
13'56'' W.
43[deg] 39'58'' N 070[deg]
13'21'' W.
43[deg] 39'46'' N 070[deg]
13'51'' W.
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8.7 Multiple Sclerosis Harborfest Event Type: Power Boat
Tugboat Race. Race.
Sponsor: Maine Chapter,
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the third week of
August, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters of
Portland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Maine State Pier within
the following points (NAD 83):
43[deg] 40'25'' N 070[deg]
14'21'' W.
43[deg] 40'36'' N 070[deg]
13'56'' W.
43[deg] 39'58'' N 070[deg]
13'21'' W.
43[deg] 39'47'' N 070[deg]
13'51'' W.
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9.0 SEPTEMBER
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9.1 Eastport Pirates Festival Event Type: Power Boat
Lobster Boat Races. Race.
Sponsor: Eastport Pirates
Festival.
Date: A one day event on
Sunday during the second weekend of
September, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to
Mariners.
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m.
Location: The regulated
area includes all waters in the
vicinity of Eastport Harbor, Maine
within the following points (NAD
83):
44[deg] 54'14'' N 066[deg]
58'52'' W.
44[deg] 54'14'' N 068[deg]
58'56'' W.
44[deg] 54'24'' N 066[deg]
58'52'' W.
44[deg] 54'24'' N 066[deg]
58'56'' W.
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PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for Part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.
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2. Add a new Sec. 165.171 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.171 Safety Zones for Fireworks Displays held in Coast Guard
Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.
The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the fireworks
displays listed in the Table to Sec. 165.171. These regulations will
be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates
indicated in the Table to Sec. 165.171. Annual notice of the exact
dates and times of the effective period of the regulations with respect
to each firework displays, the geographical description of each
regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the
number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be
published in a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register and in
Local Notices to Mariners. Mariners should consult the Federal Register
and their Local Notice to Mariners to remain apprised of minor schedule
or event changes. First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners
can be found at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. The Sector Northern New
England Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at:
www.homeport.uscg.mil.
Note to introductory paragraph of Sec. 165.171: Although
listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed
in the Table to Sec. 165.171 shall submit an application each year
in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
(a) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction
of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may
be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign
``PATCOM.'' The ``official patrol vessels'' may consist of any Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels
assigned or approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New
England.
(b) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without Patrol
Commander approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no
wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other
crafts in the event.
(c) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the movement of event participants or official patrol vessels in
the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and
times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless
authorized by an official patrol vessel.
(d) The Patrol Commander may control the movement of all vessels in
the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol
vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the
lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may
result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or
both.
(e) The Patrol Commander may delay or terminate any event in this
subpart at any time to assure safety. Such action may be justified as a
result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or participant
behavior.
(f) For all swim events listed, vessels not associated with the
event shall maintain a separation zone of 200 feet from participating
swimmers.
(g) For all fireworks displays listed below, the regulated area is
that area of navigable waters within a 350 yard radius of the launch
platform or launch site for each fireworks display, unless modified in
USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/.
Table to Sec. 165.171
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6.0 JUNE
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6.1 Windjammer Days Fireworks..... Event Type: Fireworks
Display.
Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor
Region Chamber of Commerce.
Date: One night event on
Wednesday during the last week of
June, as specified in the USCG
District 1 Local Notice to Mariners
at: www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict®ion=1
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity
of McFarland Island, Boothbay
Harbor, Maine in approximate
position:
43[deg] 50'38'' N, 069[deg]
37'57'' W (NAD 83).
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7.0 JULY
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7.1 Burlington Independence Day Event Type: Firework
Fireworks. Display.
Sponsor: City of
Burlington, Vermont.
Date: July 3rd, as
specified in the USCG District 1
Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Location: From a barge in
the vicinity of Burlington Harbor,
Burlington, Vermont in approximate
position:
44[deg] 28'31'' N, 073[deg]
13'31'' W (NAD 83).
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7.2 Camden 3rd of July Fireworks.. Event Type: Fireworks
Display.
Sponsor: Camden, Rockport,
Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce.
Date: July 3rd, as
specified in the USCG District 1
Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Location: In the vicinity
of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire in
approximate position:
44[deg] 12'32'' N, 069[deg]
02'58'' W (NAD 83).
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7.3 Bangor 4th of July Fireworks.. Event Type: Fireworks
Display.
Sponsor: Bangor 4th of July
Fireworks.
Date: July 4th, as
specified in the USCG District 1
Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
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Location: In the vicinity
of the Bangor Waterfront, Bangor,
Maine in approximate position:
44[deg] 47'27'' N, 068[deg]
46'31'' W (NAD 83).
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7.4 Bar Harbor 4th of July Event Type: Fireworks
Fireworks. Display.
Sponsor: Bar Harbor Chamber
of Commerce.
Date: July 4th, as
specified in the USCG District 1
Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity
of Bar Harbor Town Pier, Bar
Harbor, Maine in approximate
position:
44[deg] 23'31'' N, 068[deg]
12'15'' W (NAD 83).
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7.5 Boothbay Harbor 4th of July Event Type: Fireworks
Fireworks. Display.
Sponsor: Town of Boothbay
Harbor.
Date: July 4th, as
specified in the USCG District 1
Local Notice to Mariners.
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Location: In the vicinity
of McFarland Island, Boothbay
Harbor, Maine in approximate
position:
43[deg] 50'38'' N, 069[deg]
