Safety Zone; Circle Line Sightseeing Fireworks, Liberty Island, Upper New York Bay, Manhattan, NY, 78979 [2015-31910]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 243 / Friday, December 18, 2015 / Rules and Regulations consecutive weekends from 6 a.m. on Saturday to 7 p.m. on Sunday on the following dates: January 9 and 10; January 23 and 24; January 30 and 31; February 6 and 7; February 20 and 21; and February 27 and 28, 2016. The draw shall maintain its normal operating schedule at all other times. There are no alternate routes for vessel traffic; however, vessels that can pass under the closed draws during this closure may do so at all times. The bridge may be opened in the event of an emergency. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterways through our Local Notice and Broadcast to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operations can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: December 15, 2015. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2015–31842 Filed 12–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 78979 spectators from hazards associated with fireworks displays. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zone without permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP). The regulation for the safety zone described in 33 CFR 165.160 will be enforced on December 31, 2015 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:40 a.m. on January 1, 2016. DATES: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard If you have questions on this notice of enforcement, call or email Marine Science Technician First Class Daniel Vazquez, Coast Guard; telephone 718– 354–4154, email daniel.vazquez@ uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2015–1048] Safety Zone; Circle Line Sightseeing Fireworks, Liberty Island, Upper New York Bay, Manhattan, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the Captain of the Port New York Zone on the specified date and time. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.160 on the specified date and time as indicated in Table 1 below. This regulation was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2011 (76 FR 69614). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TABLE 1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES 1. Circle Line Sightseeing Fireworks; Liberty Island Safety Zone; 33 CFR 165.168(a)(1). Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.160, a vessel may not enter the regulated area unless given express permission from the COTP or the designated representative. Spectator vessels may transit outside the regulated area but may not anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of other vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.160(a) and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide mariners with advanced notification of enforcement periods via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice of enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Dec 17, 2015 Jkt 238001 • Launch site: A barge located in approximate position 40°41′16.5″ N., 074°02′23″ W. (NAD 1983), approximately 360 yards east of Liberty Island. This Safety Zone is a 180-yard radius from the barge. • Date: December 31, 2015–January 1, 2016. • Time: 11:30 p.m.–12:40 a.m. Dated: December 1, 2015. M.H. Day, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port New York. [FR Doc. 2015–31910 Filed 12–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P nearby channel from its entrance near Kapoho Point to a point along the channel 150 yards to the south of the N. Kalaheo Avenue Road Bridge. This security zone is necessary to ensure the safety of the VIPs. This rule is effective from 6:00 a.m. (HST) on December 18, 2015, through 10:00 p.m. (HST) on January 3, 2016. DATES: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2015–1030] RIN 1625–AA87 Security Zone; Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone in support of a visit by very important persons (VIPs). The security zone begins on the navigable waters in Kailua Bay on the west side of a line connecting Kapoho Point and continuing at a bearing of 227° (true) as well as the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket USCG– 2015–1030. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015– 1030 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. ADDRESSES: Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 If you have questions on this rule, call or email Lieutenant Commander Nicolas Jarboe, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu; telephone (808) 541–4359, email Nicolas.a.jarboe@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\18DER1.SGM 18DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 243 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78979]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-31910]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2015-1048]


Safety Zone; Circle Line Sightseeing Fireworks, Liberty Island, 
Upper New York Bay, Manhattan, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the Captain of 
the Port New York Zone on the specified date and time. This action is 
necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and spectators from hazards 
associated with fireworks displays. During the enforcement period, no 
person or vessel may enter the safety zone without permission from the 
Captain of the Port (COTP).

DATES: The regulation for the safety zone described in 33 CFR 165.160 
will be enforced on December 31, 2015 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:40 a.m. on 
January 1, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice 
of enforcement, call or email Marine Science Technician First Class 
Daniel Vazquez, Coast Guard; telephone 718-354-4154, email 
daniel.vazquez@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The Coast Guard will enforce the safety 
zone listed in 33 CFR 165.160 on the specified date and time as 
indicated in Table 1 below. This regulation was published in the 
Federal Register on November 9, 2011 (76 FR 69614).

                                 Table 1
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1. Circle Line Sightseeing      Launch site: A barge located in
 Fireworks; Liberty Island      approximate position 40[deg]41'16.5''
 Safety Zone; 33 CFR            N., 074[deg]02'23'' W. (NAD 1983),
 165.168(a)(1).                 approximately 360 yards east of Liberty
                                Island. This Safety Zone is a 180-yard
                                radius from the barge.
                                Date: December 31, 2015-January
                                1, 2016.
                                Time: 11:30 p.m.-12:40 a.m.
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    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.160, a vessel may not enter the 
regulated area unless given express permission from the COTP or the 
designated representative. Spectator vessels may transit outside the 
regulated area but may not anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the 
transit of other vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other 
Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this 
regulation.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.160(a) and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the 
Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide mariners with advanced 
notification of enforcement periods via the Local Notice to Mariners 
and marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that the 
regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in 
this notice of enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used 
to grant general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: December 1, 2015.
M.H. Day,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port New York.
[FR Doc. 2015-31910 Filed 12-17-15; 8:45 am]
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