Special Local Regulations; Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events, 6457-6468 [2014-02217]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0361]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations; Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual 
Marine Events

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is updating the list of marine events that 
occur annually within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. These updates 
include adding specific marine events to the list of marine events held 
annually in the Eleventh Coast Guard District as well as removing 
marine events that no longer occur. In addition to updating the list of 
marine events held annually in the Eleventh Coast Guard District, the 
Coast Guard is amending the special local regulations by standardizing 
the language and format of listed events. When these special local 
regulations are activated, and thus subject to enforcement, this rule 
will restrict vessels from transiting inside the regulated area.

DATES: This rule is effective March 6, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket 
USCG-2013-0361. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type the 
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also 
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground 
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 about this rule, 
call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Blake Morris, Eleventh Coast 
Guard District Prevention Division, Waterways Management Branch, U.S. 
Coast Guard; telephone 510-437-3801, email Blake.J.Morris@uscg.mil. If 
you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, 
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    On November 18th, 2013, we published a NPRM entitled Special Local 
Regulations: Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events, in the 
Federal Register (78 FR 69007). We received no comments on the NPRM, or 
a request for public meeting. A public meeting was not held.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is conducting this rulemaking under the authority 
of 33 U.S.C. 1233.
    Specific marine events are annually held on a recurring basis on 
the navigable waters within the Eleventh Coast Guard District and 
require special local regulations to keep spectators and vessels a safe 
distance away from the vessels and individuals that are participating 
in the specified events. These events include sailing regattas, 
powerboat races, rowboat races, parades, and swim events. Some of these 
marine events are not currently listed in 33 CFR part 100, sections 
1101, 1102 and 1104 or many of the annual events that are listed in 
these sections do not correctly reflect the date or approximate date of 
the event or do not correctly identify other important information 
specific to the event.
    The effect of these special local regulations will be to restrict 
general navigation in the vicinity of the events, from the start of 
each event until the conclusion of that event. Except for persons or 
vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or 
vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area. These regulations are 
needed to keep spectators and vessels a safe distance away from the 
specified events to help ensure the safety of participants, spectators, 
and transiting vessels.

C. Discussion of Comments, Changes and the Final Rule

    We received no comments or request for a public meeting after 
publishing the NPRM for this rule. Therefore, no changes have been made 
to the regulatory text of this rule.
    The Coast Guard is amending 33 CFR 100.1101, Southern California 
annual marine events for the San Diego Captain of the Port zone, by 
adding 12 new events and updating 1 event with correct verbiage. The 12 
new events in this section are as follows: ``ITU World Triathlon'' 
occurring late April or early May at Bonita Cove and Ventura Cove in 
Mission Bay, San Diego; ``Fearless Triathlon'' occurring in March at 
the South Shores Boat Ramp in Mission Bay, San Diego; ``Bay to Bay 
Rowing and Paddling Regatta'' occurring in July from Mission Bay to San 
Diego Bay; ``San Diego Sharkfest Swim'' occurring one Saturday in 
September or October in the waters from Seaport Village across the 
federal channel to the Coronado Ferry Landing; ``San Diego TriRock 
Triathlon'' occurring on a Saturday in March in the East Embarcadero 
Marina Basin; ``San Diego Bayfair'' occurring the second or third 
weekend in September at Mission Bay, San Diego; ``Oceanside Harbor Days 
Tiki Swim'' occurring on one Saturday in late September or early 
October in Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside; ``U.S. Open Ski Racing 
Nationals'' occurring one weekend in October at Mission Bay, San Diego; 
``San Diego Maritime Museum Tall Ship Festival of Sail'' occurring one 
weekend in September in San Diego Bay; ``Hanohano Ocean Challenge'' an 
outrigger canoe race occurring on a Saturday in January in Mission Bay, 
San Diego; ``Crystal Pier Outrigger Race'' an outrigger canoe race 
occurring in Mission Bay and Mission Bay Entrance Channel on a Saturday 
in May, Mission Bay, San Diego; and the ``San Diego Ho'olaule'a & Keiki 
Heihei Wa'a Stand Up for the Kids Race'' occurring on a weekend in May 
in Mission Bay, San Diego. We are also updating the information 
specific to the

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``San Diego Parade of Lights'' by inserting a new event sponsor, date, 
and regulated area.
    The Coast Guard is amending 33 CFR 100.1102, annual marine events 
on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, AZ) and 
Headgate Dam (Parker, AZ) within the San Diego Captain of the Port 
zone, by adding 9 new events and updating 1 event with correct 
verbiage. The 9 new events in this section are as follows: ''BlueWater 
Resort and Casino Southwest Showdown'' occurring one weekend in March 
in the waters of the Colorado River between BlueWater Resort and Casino 
and just north of Headgate Rock Dam in Parker, AZ; ``BlueWater Resort 
and Casino West Coast Nationals'' occurring one weekend in April in the 
Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River and the portion of the 
Colorado River adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, in Parker, AZ; 
``Great Western Tube Float'' occurring one Saturday in early June in 
the navigable waters of the Colorado River from La Paz County Park to 
the BlueWater Resort and Casino, immediately before the Headgate Dam; 
``Mark Hahn Memorial 300 PWC Endurance Race'' occurring in late 
February at Lake Havasu; ``Lake Havasu Triathlon'' occurring in March 
at Lake Havasu; ``Bullhead City River Regatta'' occurring one Saturday 
in August in the Colorado River from Camp Davis to Rotary Park; 
``BlueWater Triathlon'' occurring one Saturday in October in the waters 
of the Colorado River between Blue Water Resort and Casino Amphitheater 
and just north of Headgate Rock Dam in Parker, AZ; ``BlueWater Resort 
and Casino 300 Enduro'' occurring in late October at river mile markers 
179 and 185 in the Colorado River; and ``Another Dam Race'' occurring 
one Saturday in November in the waters of the Colorado River between 
Blue Water Resort and Casino Amphitheater and just north of Headgate 
Rock Dam in Parker, AZ. We are also updating the information specific 
to the ``Lake Havasu City Boat Parade of Lights'' by inserting a new 
regulated area.
    Lastly, the Coast Guard is reinstating 16 annually recurring marine 
events previously listed in 33 CFR 100.1104, Captain of the Port zone 
Los Angeles-Long Beach. The 16 marine events being reinstated were 
mistakenly deleted in 2011 and are not new events. By reinstating these 
16 marine events, Table 1 of this section will accurately reflect the 
17 annually recurring events that are held in the Captain of the Port 
zone Los Angeles-Long Beach.
    These changes effectively update special local regulations with 
annually occurring marine events in the Eleventh Coast Guard District. 
Table 1 for each of the listed sections will reflect current 
information. This rulemaking limits the unnecessary burden of 
continually establishing temporary special local regulations every year 
for events that occur on an annual basis. These events include swimming 
competitions, sailboat and power boat races and rowing events within 
the San Diego and Los Angeles-Long Beach Captain of the Port zones.
    Regulated areas listed in these events are needed to protect both 
the event participants, spectators, and other mariners and provide on-
water awareness for safety. To reduce associated safety risks, special 
local regulations restrict vessels and water craft around the location 
of each marine event. Within the regulated areas of the listed marine 
events, persons and vessels not associated with the event are 
prohibited from entering, transiting through, remaining, anchoring or 
mooring within the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the 
Captain of the Port (COTP) or designated representative. Persons or 
vessels will be able to request authorization to enter, transit 
through, remain, anchor or moor within the regulated areas by 
contacting the Captain of the Port for the respective location, COTP 
San Diego 619-278-7033 and COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 310-521-3801 or 
designated representative on VHF radio channel 16. If any person is 
authorized to enter, transit through, remain, anchor or moor within any 
of the regulated areas, the individual is required to comply with the 
instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
    Designated representatives are comprised of commissioned, warrant, 
and petty officers of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may also be 
assisted by other federal, state, and local agencies in the enforcement 
of these regulated areas.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on these statutes and executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential 
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or 
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and 
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders. We expect the economic 
impact of this rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation 
is unnecessary. This rule is not a significant regulatory action 
because the regulations exist for a limited period of time on a limited 
portion of the waterways. Further, individuals and vessels desiring to 
use the affected portion of the waterways may, upon permission from the 
Patrol Commander, use the affected areas.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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 received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rule. 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.
    We expect this rule will affect the following entities, some of 
which may be small entities: the owners and operators of vessels 
intending to fish, transit, or anchor in the waters affected by these 
special local regulations. These special local regulations will not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities for the following reasons: small vessel traffic will be able 
to pass safely around the area and vessels engaged in event activities, 
sightseeing and commercial fishing have ample space outside of the area 
governed by the special local regulations to engage in these 
activities. Small entities and the maritime public will be advised of 
implementation of these special local regulations via public notice to 
mariners or notice of implementation published in the Federal Register.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your 
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have 
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compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT, above.
    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.

4. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have 
determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places or vessels.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 would not create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might 
disproportionately affect children.

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, 
because it would 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.

12. Energy Effects

    This rule is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive 
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect 
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

13. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. 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 
that 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 involves updating the list of marine events that 
occur annually within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. These updates 
include adding specific marine events to the list of marine events held 
annually in the Eleventh Coast Guard District as well as removing 
marine events that no longer occur. In addition to updating the list of 
marine events held annually in the Eleventh Coast Guard District, the 
Coast Guard is amending the special local regulations in 33 CFR 100, 
sections 1101, 1102 and 1104 by standardizing the language and format 
of listed events. When these special local regulations are activated, 
and thus subject to enforcement, this rule will restrict vessels from 
transiting inside the regulated area. This rule is categorically 
excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the 
Commandant Instruction. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist 
supporting this determination is available in the docket where 
indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may 
lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this 
rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR Part 100 as follows:

PART 100--MARINE EVENTS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.

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2. Revise Sec.  100.1101 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1101  Southern California Annual Marine Events for the San 
Diego Captain of the Port Zone.

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates. In all cases, further information on exact dates, 
times, and other details concerning the number and type of participants 
and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the 
Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 
20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local 
Notice to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard 
District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. 
Note: Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit 
an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 to the 
cognizant Coast Guard

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Sector Commander no less than 60 days before the start of the proposed 
event. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is required to inform 
all Federal, state, local agencies, and/or other interested parties and 
to provide the sponsor the best support to ensure the safety of life 
and property.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol 
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of 
any Coast Guard or other vessel assigned or approved by the cognizant 
Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the 
movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels 
from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be 
designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a 
U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty 
officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and 
will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector 
Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time 
it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM 
may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when 
required, by the call sign ``PATCOM.''
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1101
              [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]
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                        1. San Diego Fall Classic
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Sponsor................................  San Diego Rowing Club.
Event Description......................  Competitive rowing race.
Date...................................  Sunday in November.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Mission Bay to
                                          include South Pacific Passage,
                                          Fiesta Bay, and the waters
                                          around Vacation Isle.
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                  2. California Half Ironman Triathlon
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Sponsor................................  World Triathlon Corporation.
Event Description......................  Swimming Portion of Triathlon
                                          Race.
Date...................................  Saturday in late March or early
                                          April.
Location...............................  Oceanside Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Oceanside Harbor,
                                          CA, including the entrance
                                          channel.
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                        3. San Diego Crew Classic
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Sponsor................................  San Diego Crew Classic.
Event Description......................  Competitive rowing race.
Date...................................  First Saturday and Sunday in
                                          April.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Mission Bay to
                                          include South Pacific Passage,
                                          Fiesta Bay, and the waters
                                          around Vacation Isle.
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                          4. Dutch Shoe Regatta
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Sponsor................................  San Diego Yacht Club.
Event Description......................  Sailboat Race.
Date...................................  Friday in late July.
Location...............................  San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of San Diego Bay,
                                          CA, from Shelter Island to
                                          Glorietta Bay.
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                      5. San Diego Parade of Lights
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Sponsor................................  San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.
Event Description......................  Boat Parade.
Date...................................  Two Sunday nights in December.
Location...............................  San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  A pre-determined course in the
                                          northern portion of the San
                                          Diego Main Ship Channel from
                                          Shelter Island Basin, past the
                                          Embarcadero, crossing the
                                          federal navigable channel and
                                          ending off of Coronado Island.
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                     6. Mission Bay Parade of Lights
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Sponsor................................  Mission Bay Yacht Club.
Event Description......................  Boat Parade.
Date...................................  December.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.

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Regulated Area.........................  Mission Bay, the Main Entrance
                                          Channel, Sail Bay, and Fiesta
                                          Bay.
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                         7. ITU World Triathlon
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Sponsor................................  Lagardere Unlimited Upsolut
                                          USAT LLC.
Event Description......................  Swimming Portion of Triathlon
                                          Race.
Date...................................  Late April or early May.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  Bonita Cove San Diego, CA and
                                          Ventura Cove, Mission Bay, San
                                          Diego, CA.
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                          8. Fearless Triathlon
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Sponsor................................  Fearless Races, LLC.
Event Description......................  Swimming Portion of Triathlon
                                          Race.
Date...................................  Weekend in March.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  South Shores Boat Ramp, Mission
                                          Bay.
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                9. Bay to Bay Rowing and Paddling Regatta
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Sponsor................................  Peninsula Family YMCA.
Event Description......................  Kayak, surfboard, and stand up
                                          paddle board paddling race.
Date...................................  Saturday in July.
Location...............................  San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Mission Bay, CA,
                                          to San Diego Bay, CA.
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                      10. San Diego Sharkfest Swim
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Sponsor................................  Enviro-Sports Productions Inc.
Event Description......................  Swim race.
Date...................................  Saturday in September or
                                          October.
Location...............................  San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of San Diego Bay,
                                          CA, from Seaport Village to
                                          Coronado Ferry Landing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    11. San Diego TriRock Triathalon
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Sponsor................................  Competitor Group Inc.
Event Description......................  Swim race.
Date...................................  Saturday in September.
Location...............................  San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of San Diego Bay,
                                          CA, off the East Basin of
                                          Embarcadero Park.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          12. San Diego Bayfair
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Thunderboats Unlimited Inc.
Event Description......................  Professional High-speed
                                          powerboat race, closed course.
Date...................................  Second or third weekend in
                                          September (Friday thru
                                          Sunday).
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Mission Bay to
                                          include Fiesta Bay, the east
                                          side of Vacation Isle, and
                                          Crown Point shores.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   13. Oceanside Harbor Days Tiki Swim
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  City of Oceanside.
Event Description......................  Swim race.
Date...................................  Saturday in late September or
                                          early October.
Location...............................  Oceanside Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Oceanside Harbor,
                                          CA, including the entrance
                                          channel.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   14. U.S. Open Ski Racing Nationals
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  National Water-ski Race
                                          Association.
Event Description......................  Professional High-speed water
                                          ski powerboat race, closed
                                          course.
Date...................................  One weekend in October.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Mission Bay to
                                          include Fiesta Bay, the east
                                          side of Vacation Isle.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        15. San Diego Maritime Museum Tall Ship Festival of Sail
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  San Diego Maritime Museum.

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Event Description......................  Tall ship festival.
Date...................................  Annually over a weekend in
                                          September (3 day event).
Location...............................  San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of San Diego Bay
                                          Harbor.
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                      16. Hanohano Ocean Challenge
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Sponsor................................  Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club.
Event Description......................  Outrigger canoes and kayak
                                          race.
Date...................................  Saturday in January.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  Mission Bay, the Main Entrance
                                          Channel, Bonita Cove, South
                                          Shores Cove.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     17. Crystal Pier Outrigger Race
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Sponsor................................  Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club.
Event Description......................  Outrigger canoe race.
Date...................................  Saturday in May.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  Mission Bay, the Main Entrance
                                          Channel, Sail Bay, Fiesta Bay,
                                          South Shore Channel, and
                                          waters adjacent to Crown Point
                                          Beach Park.
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  18. San Diego Ho`olaule`a and Keiki Heihei Wa`a Stand Up For the Kids
                                  Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Na Koa Kai Canoe Club.
Event Description......................  Outrigger Canoe and Stand Up
                                          Paddle Board race.
Date...................................  Weekend in May.
Location...............................  Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  Mission Bay, De Anza Cove, and
                                          North Pacific Passage.
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3. Revise Sec.  100.1102 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1102  Annual Marine Events on the Colorado River, between 
Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona).

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates or by Notice to Mariners 20 Days prior to the event for 
those events listing a period for which a firm date is identifiable. In 
all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details 
concerning the number and type of participants and an exact 
geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh 
Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days 
prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice 
to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, 
Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100.  Note: 
Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an 
application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 to the cognizant 
Coast Guard Sector Commander no less than 60 days before the start of 
the proposed event. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is 
required to inform all Federal, state, local agencies, and/or other 
interested parties and to provide the sponsor the best support to 
ensure the safety of life and property. A Coast Guard-National Park 
Service agreement exists for both the Glen Canyon and Lake Mead 
National Recreational Areas; applicants shall contact the cognizant 
authority for approval of events in these areas.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol 
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of 
any Coast Guard, other Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any 
public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the 
movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels 
from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be 
designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a 
U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty 
officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and 
will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector 
Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time 
it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM 
may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when 
required, by the call sign ``PATCOM.''
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

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                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1102
             [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  1. Lake Havasu Winter Water-Ski Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  National Water-ski Racing
                                          Association.
Event Description......................  Water-ski races.
Date...................................  Saturday and Sunday in late
                                          February or early March.
Location...............................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  That portion of the lower
                                          Colorado River on the Arizona
                                          side between Thompson Bay and
                                          Copper Canyon.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        2. Havasu Landing Regatta
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Southern Outboard Association.
Event Description......................  Boat Races on closed course.
Date...................................  Saturday and Sunday in
                                          February.
Location...............................  Havasu Lake, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  That portion of the lower
                                          Colorado River on the
                                          California side at Havasu
                                          Landing Resort and Casino.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 3. Parker International Water-Ski Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  International Water-ski Race
                                          Association.
Event Description......................  Water-ski Show.
Date...................................  Second Saturday and Sunday in
                                          March.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The entire water area of the
                                          Colorado River beginning at
                                          BlueWater Marina in Parker,
                                          AZ, and extending
                                          approximately 10 miles to La
                                          Paz County Park.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             4. Desert Storm
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Lake Racer LLC.
Event Description......................  Boat Poker Run and Exhibition
                                          Runs.
Date...................................  April weekend (3 day event).
Location...............................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of the lower
                                          Colorado River encompassed
                                          from the eastern line off of
                                          Algoma Pier Head Lighthouse to
                                          the Split Rock Lighthouse as
                                          the western line, with the
                                          following boundaries:
                                           Eastern Boundary Line:
                                         34[deg]26'51'' N,
                                         114[deg]20'41'' W to
                                         34[deg]27'17'' N,
                                         114[deg]20'51'' W.
                                           Western Boundary Line:
                                         34[deg]27'18'' N,
                                         114[deg]22'34'' W to
                                         34[deg]26'55'' N,
                                         114[deg]22'59'' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        5. Lake Havasu Grand Prix
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Pacific Offshore Powerboat
                                          Racing Association (POPRA).
Event Description......................  Boat Races on closed course.
Date...................................  April weekend (2 day event).
Location...............................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of the lower
                                          Colorado River encompassed by
                                          the following boundaries:
                                           Boundary one from
                                         34[deg]27'44'' N,
                                         114[deg]20'53'' W to
                                         34[deg]27'51'' N,
                                         114[deg]20'43'' W.
                                           Boundary two from
                                         34[deg]26'50'' N,
                                         114[deg]20'41'' W to
                                         34[deg]27'14'' N,
                                         114[deg]20'55'' W.
                                           Boundary three from
                                         34[deg]26'10'' N,
                                         114[deg]18'40'' W to
                                         34[deg]25'50'' N,
                                         114[deg]18'52'' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              6. BlueWater Resort and Casino Spring Classic
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Southern California Speedboat
                                          Club.
Event Description......................  Professional High-speed
                                          powerboat race, closed course.
Date...................................  Saturday and Sunday in April.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The Lake Moovalya area of the
                                          Colorado River in Parker, AZ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            7. BlueWater Resort and Casino Southwest Showdown
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Arizona Drag Boat Association.
Event Description......................  Professional High-speed
                                          powerboat drag race, on a
                                          measured course.
Date...................................  Saturday and Sunday in March.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.

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Regulated Area.........................  Adjacent to the BlueWater River
                                          Casino, Arizona side of the
                                          Colorado River in Parker, AZ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           8. BlueWater Resort and Casino West Coast Nationals
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  RPM Racing Enterprises.
Event Description......................  Professional High-speed
                                          powerboat race, closed course.
Date...................................  Saturday and Sunday in April.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The Lake Moovalya area of the
                                          Colorado River and the portion
                                          of the Colorado River adjacent
                                          to the BlueWater River Casino,
                                          in Parker, AZ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       9. Great Western Tube Float
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  City of Parker, AZ.
Event Description......................  River float.
Date...................................  One Saturday in June.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The navigable waters of the
                                          Colorado River from La Paz
                                          County Park to the BlueWater
                                          Resort and Casino, immediately
                                          before the Headgate Dam.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         10. IJSBA World Finals
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  International Jet Sports
                                          Boating Association (IJSBA).
Event Description......................  Personal Watercraft Race.
Date...................................  Second Saturday through third
                                          Sunday of October (10 Days).
Location...............................  Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The navigable waters of Lake
                                          Havasu, AZ in the area known
                                          as Crazy Horse Campgrounds.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            11. Parker Enduro
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Parker Area Chamber of
                                          Commerce.
Event Description......................  Hydroplane, flatbottom, tunnel,
                                          and v-bottom powerboat race.
Date...................................  Late October.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  Between river miles 179 and 185
                                          (between the Roadrunner Resort
                                          and Headgate Dam).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          12. BlueWater Resort and Casino Thanksgiving Regatta
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Southern California Speedboat
                                          Club.
Event Description......................  Boat Races.
Date...................................  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and
                                          Sunday during Thanksgiving
                                          week.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The Lake Moovalya area of the
                                          Colorado River and the portion
                                          of the Colorado River adjacent
                                          to the BlueWater River Casino,
                                          in Parker, AZ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               13. Lake Havasu City Boat Parade of Lights
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  London Bridge Yacht Club.
Event Description......................  Boat parade during which
                                          vessels pass by a pre-
                                          designated vessel and then
                                          transit through the London
                                          Bridge Channel.
Date...................................  First Saturday and Sunday in
                                          December.
Location...............................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  A pre-determined course that
                                          travels through the waters of
                                          North Lake Havasu, London
                                          Bridge Channel and Thompson
                                          Bay.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              14. Mark Hahn Memorial 300 PWC Endurance Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  DSM Events.
Event Description......................  300 Nautical Mile PWC Race Loop
                                          Track.
Date...................................  Late February.
Location...............................  Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  A 10 mile course on Northern
                                          Lake Havasu from London Bridge
                                          to North Lake Havasu Landing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        15. Lake Havasu Triathlon
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Tucson Racing.
Event Description......................  Swim race.

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Date...................................  March.
Location...............................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  Waters North of London Bridge
                                          to waters just north of Crazy
                                          Horse Camp Ground.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     16. Bullhead City River Regatta
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Bullhead City.
Event Description......................  River float.
Date...................................  One Saturday in August.
Location...............................  Bullhead City, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The navigable waters of the
                                          Colorado River from Camp Davis
                                          to the Rotary Park.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         17. BlueWater Triathlon
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Blue Water Resort & Casino
Event Description......................  Swimming Portion of Triathlon
                                          Race.
Date...................................  One Saturday in October.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of the Colorado
                                          River between river between
                                          the BlueWater Resort & Casino
                                          Amphitheater and just North of
                                          Headgate Rock Dam in Parker,
                                          AZ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               18. BlueWater Resort and Casino 300 Enduro
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  RPM Racing Enterprises.
Event Description......................  Boat Race.
Date...................................  Late October.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  Between river miles 179 and 185
                                          (between the Roadrunner Resort
                                          and Headgate Dam).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          19. Another Dam Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Blue Water Resort and Casino.
Event Description......................  Kayak, surbboard, surfski,
                                          stand up paddle board race.
Date...................................  A Saturday in November.
Location...............................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area.........................  Between river miles 179 and 185
                                          (between the Roadrunner Resort
                                          and Headgate Dam).
------------------------------------------------------------------------


0
4. Revise Sec.  100.1104 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1104  Southern California Annual Marine Events for the Los 
Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone.

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates or by Notice to Mariners 20 Days prior to the event for 
those events listing a period for which a firm date is identifiable. In 
all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details 
concerning the number and type of participants and an exact 
geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh 
Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days 
prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice 
to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, 
Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note: 
Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an 
application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 to the cognizant 
Coast Guard Sector Commander no less than 60 days before the start of 
the proposed event. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is 
required to inform all Federal, state, local agencies, and/or other 
interested parties and to provide the sponsor the best support to 
ensure the safety of life and property.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol 
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of 
any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and 
any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the 
movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels 
from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be 
designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a 
U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty 
officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and 
will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector 
Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time 
it is deemed necessary for the protection of

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life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 
(156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign 
``PATCOM.''
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1104
             [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    1. Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Newport Ocean Sailing
                                          Association.
Event Description......................  Sailing vessel race; open
                                          ocean.
Date...................................  Fourth Friday in April.
Location...............................  Newport Beach, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  Starting area only. All waters
                                          of the Pacific Ocean near
                                          Newport Beach, CA bounded by a
                                          line starting 33[deg]35'18''
                                          N, 117[deg]53'18'' W thence to
                                          33[deg]34'54'' N,
                                          117[deg]53'18'' W thence to
                                          33[deg]34'54'' N,
                                          117[deg]54'30'' W thence to
                                          33[deg]35'18'' N,
                                          117[deg]54'30'' W thence
                                          returning to the point of
                                          origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          2. Congressional Cup
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Long Beach Yacht Club.
Event Description......................  Competitive sailboat race
                                          series.
Date...................................  Annually in March.
Location...............................  Long Beach Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Long Beach Harbor
                                          surrounded by Island White,
                                          Island Freeman, and Island
                                          Chaffee. The race area is
                                          designated at Congressional
                                          Cup Stadium.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               3. Transpac
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Transpac Yacht Club.
Event Description......................  Competitive long distance
                                          sailboat race from Los Angeles
                                          to Honolulu.
Date...................................  Bi-annually in early Summer.
Location...............................  Long Beach Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  All navigable waters from the
                                          surface to the sea floor
                                          within positions 33[deg]-
                                          41.9390'N 118[deg]-18.747' W,
                                          34[deg]-41.205' N 118[deg]-
                                          18.747' W, 33[deg]-41.205' N
                                          118[deg]-17.553' W, and
                                          33[deg]-41.939' N 118[deg]-
                                          17.553' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    4. Dana Point Tall Ship Festival
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor................................  Dana Point Marine Institute
Event Description......................  Tall ship festival.
Date...................................  Annually in September.
Location...............................  Dana Point Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area.........................  The waters of Dana Point
                                          Harbor.
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