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2016.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health.
U.S. Coast Guard Waterways
Management Division Sector Long
Island Sound; telephone (203) 468–
4565, or email Ian.M.Fallon@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
33 CFR Part 100
On June 23, 2015, the Coast Guard
published an NPRM titled ‘‘Special
Local Regulations, Recurring Marine
Events in Captain of the Port Long
Island Sound Zone’’ (80 FR 35892).
There we stated why we issued the
NPRM, and invited comments on our
proposed regulatory action related to
making changes to 33 CFR 100.100
‘‘Special Local Regulations; Regatta and
Boat Races in the Coast Guard Sector
Long Island Sound Captain of the Port
Zone.’’ During the comment period that
ended July 23, 2015, we received no
comments.
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0100]
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
RIN 1625–AA08
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1233. This
regulation carries out two related
actions: (1) Establishing necessary
special local regulations; and (2)
updating and reorganizing existing
regulations for ease of use and reduction
of administrative overhead.
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Special Local Regulations, Recurring
Marine Events in Captain of the Port
Long Island Sound Zone
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is adding,
deleting, and modifying special local
regulations for annual marine events in
the Sector Long Island Sound Captain of
the Port (COTP) Zone. When enforced,
these regulated areas would restrict
vessels from portions of water areas
during certain annually recurring
events. The special local regulations are
intended to expedite public notification
and ensure the protection of the
maritime public and event participants
from the hazards associated with certain
maritime events.
DATES: This rule is effective June 20,
2016.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
and the Rule
To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015–
0100 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this
rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Chief Petty Officer Ian M. Fallon,
(1) Establishing New Marine Event
Regulated Areas
SUMMARY:
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The Coast Guard is to amend 33 CFR
100.100 ‘‘Special Local Regulations;
Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast
Guard Sector Long Island Sound
Captain of the Port Zone’’ by
establishing sixteen permanent marine
events regulated areas, removing five
previously regulated areas, and
modifying three marine event special
local regulations. This rulemaking limits
the unnecessary burden of establishing
temporary rules for events that occur on
an annual basis.
This rule establishes sixteen
permanent marine event special local
regulations under 33 CFR 100.100.
These events include fireworks
displays, swimming events, and regattas
that take place throughout the Long
Island Sound COTP Zone. Event
locations and details are listed below in
the text of the regulation. Because large
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numbers of spectator vessels are
expected to congregate around the
location of these events, these regulated
areas are needed to protect both
spectators and participants from the
safety hazards associated with marine
events, including large numbers of
swimmers, hard to see and unstable
small boats, unexpected pyrotechnics
detonation, and burning debris. This
rule permanently establishes regulated
areas that restrict vessel movement
around the location of each marine
event to reduce the associated hazards.
During the enforcement period of the
regulated areas, persons and vessels
would be prohibited from entering,
transiting through, remaining,
anchoring, or mooring within the
regulated area unless specifically
authorized by the COTP or the
designated representative. Persons and
vessels would be able to request
authorization to enter, transit through,
remain, anchor, or moor within the
regulated areas by contacting the COTP
Sector Long Island Sound, or designated
representative, by telephone at (203)
468–4401 or via VHF radio on channel
16. If authorization to enter, transit
through, remain, anchor, or moor within
any of the regulated areas is granted, all
persons and vessels receiving
authorization would be required to
comply with the instructions of the
COTP or designated representative.
The Coast Guard COTP Sector Long
Island Sound or designated
representative will enforce the regulated
areas. These designated representatives
are comprised of commissioned,
warrant, and petty officers of the Coast
Guard. The Coast Guard may be assisted
by other federal, state and local agencies
in the enforcement of these regulated
areas.
Certain special local regulations are
listed without known dates or times.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound
will cause notice of the enforcement of
these regulated areas to be made by all
appropriate means to affect the widest
publicity among the effected segments
of the public, including publication in
the Federal Register as a Notice of
Enforcement, Local Notice to Mariners,
and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(2) Remove Old Special Local
Regulations That Are no Longer Needed
This rule removes five special local
regulations from the TABLE to
§ 100.100: (1) 1.3 Head of the
Connecticut Regatta, Connecticut River,
CT as the event has not been held since
2012 and the sponsoring organization,
the City of Middletown, has confirmed
that they do not intend to hold the event
again in the foreseeable future; (2) 1.4
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Riverfront Regatta, Hartford, CT as the
event’s details have significantly
changed and is no longer the same
event; (3) 1.5 Patchogue Grand Prix,
Patchogue, NY as the event has not been
held since 2010 and the sponsoring
organization, Offshore Powerboat
Association, has confirmed that they do
not intend to hold the event again in the
foreseeable future; (4) 1.6 Riverfront
U.S. Title series Powerboat Race,
Hartford, CT as the event has not been
held since 2011 and the sponsoring
organization, Riverfront Recaptured, has
confirmed that they do not intend to
hold the event again in the foreseeable
future; and (5) 1.8 Kayak for a Cause
Regatta as the event has not been held
since 2012 and the sponsoring
organization, Kayak for a Cause, has
disbanded.
(3) Modify and Update Existing
Regulated Areas.
This rule amends the following
special local regulations from the
TABLE to § 100.100: (1) 1.1 HarvardYale Regatta, Thames River, New
London, CT will be moved to 5.1 on the
Table to § 100.100; (2) 1.2 Great
Connecticut River Raft Race,
Middletown will be moved to 7.1 on the
Table to § 100.100 and the name
changed to Connecticut River Raft Race,
Middletown, CT; and (3) 1.7 Hartford
Dragon Boat Regatta will be moved to
8.1 on the Table to § 100.100 and the
name changed to the Riverfront Dragon
Boat and Asian Festival.
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V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
executive orders Executive orders
related to rulemaking. Below we
summarize our analyses based on a
number of these statutes and Executive
orders, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits.
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility. This rule has not been
designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed
by the Office of Management and
Budget.
The Coast Guard determined that this
rulemaking is not a significant
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regulatory action for the following
reasons: The regulated areas are of
limited duration and vessels may transit
the navigable waterways outside of the
regulated areas; and persons or vessels
requiring entry into the regulated areas
may be authorized to do so by the COTP
Sector Long Island Sound or designated
representative. Moreover, the Coast
Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to
Mariners via VHF–FM marine channel
16 about the zone and the rule allows
vessels to seek permission to enter the
zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of
1980, 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 rulemaking. 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.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit these
regulated areas may be small entities,
for the reasons stated in section V.A
above, this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator. Under section
213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub.
L. 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 questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.
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
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about this rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
C. 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).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Governments
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 it is consistent
with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements
described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, 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. If you
believe this rule has implications for
federalism or Indian tribes, please
contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above.
E. 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.
F. 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 (42
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
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environment. This rule involves the
establishing sixteen permanent marine
events regulated areas, removing five
previously regulated areas, and
modifying three marine event special
local regulations. It 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 and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are
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.
G. 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.
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For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS
1. The authority citation for part 100
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
2. In § 100.100, revise the ‘‘Table to
§ 100.100’’ to read as follows:
Marine safety, Navigation (water),
Reporting and recording requirements,
Waterways.
§ 100.100 Special Local Regulations;
Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast
Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of
the Port Zone.
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TABLE TO § 100.100
5
May
Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River, New London, CT ................
• Date: A single day between the last Saturday in May through second
Saturday of June.
• Rain Date: A single day between the last Saturday in May through
second Saturday of June.
• Time: 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
• Location: All waters of the Thames River at New London, Connecticut, between the Penn Central Draw Bridge at position
41°21′46.94″ N. 072°05′14.46″ W. to Bartlett Cove at position
41°25′35.9″ N. 072°05′42.89″ W. (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
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5.1
Jones Beach Air Show ....................................................................
• Date: The Thursday through Sunday before Memorial Day each
May.
• Time:
(1) The ‘‘No Entry Area’’ will be enforced each day from the start
of the air show until 30 minutes after it concludes. Exact time
will be determined annually.
(2) The ‘‘Slow/No Wake Area’’ and the ‘‘No Southbound Traffic
Area’’ will be enforced each day for six hours after the air show
concludes. Exact time will be determined annually.
• Location:
(1) ‘‘No Entry Area’’: Waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach
State Park, Wantagh, NY contained within the following described area; beginning at a point on land at position 40°34′54″
N., 073°33′21″ W.; then east along the shoreline of Jones
Beach State Park to a point on land at position 40°35′53″ N.,
073°28′48″ W.; then south to a point in the Atlantic Ocean off of
Jones Beach at position 40°35′05″ N., 073°28′34″ W.; then west
to position 40°33′15″ N., 073°33′09″ W.; then north to the point
of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
(2) ‘‘Slow/No Wake Area’’: All navigable waters between
Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway and
contained within the following area. Beginning in position
40°35′49.01″ N., 73°32′33.63″ W.; then north along the
Meadowbrook State Parkway to its intersection with Merrick
Road in position 40°39′14″ N., 73°34′0.76″ W.; then east along
Merrick Road to its intersection with Wantagh State Parkway in
position 40°39′51.32″ N., 73°30′43.36″ W.; then south along the
Wantagh State Parkway to its intersection with Ocean Parkway
in position 40°35′47.30″ N., 073°30′29.17″ W.; then west along
Ocean Parkway to its intersection with Meadowbrook State
Parkway at the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
(3) ‘‘No Southbound Traffic Area’’: All navigable waters of Zach’s
Bay south of the line connecting a point near the western entrance to Zach’s Bay at position 40°36′29.20″ N., 073°29′22.88″
W. and a point near the eastern entrance of Zach’s Bay at position 40°36′16.53″ N., 073°28′57.26″ W. (NAD 83). All positions
are approximate.
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TABLE TO § 100.100—Continued
6
6.1
June
Swim Across America Greenwich ...................................................
• Time: 5:30 a.m. until noon.
• Location: All navigable waters of Stamford Harbor within an area
starting at a point in position 41°01′32.03″ N., 073°33′8.93″ W., then
southeast to a point in position 41°01′15.01″ N., 073°32′55.58″ W.;
then southwest to a point in position 41°0′49.25″ N., 073°33′20.36″
W.; then northwest to a point in position 41°0′58″ N., 073°33′27″ W.;
then northeast to a point in position 41°1′15.8″ N., 073°33′9.85″ W.,
then heading north and ending at point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
July
7
7.1
• Date: A single day during June.
Connecticut River Raft Race, Middletown, CT ................................
• Date: A single day between the last Saturday in July through first
Saturday of August.
• Time: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
• Location: All waters of the Connecticut River near Middletown, CT
between Gildersleeve Island (Marker no. 99) at position 41°36′02.13″
N., 072°37′22.71″ W.; and Portland Riverside Marina (Marker no. 88)
at position 41°33′38.3″ N., 072°37′36.53″ W. (NAD 83). All positions
are approximate.
• Additional Stipulations: Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor,
block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas unless authorized by COTP or
designated representative.
Dolan Family Fourth Fireworks ........................................................
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7.2
Clam Shell Foundation Fireworks ....................................................
• Date: A single day during July.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Locations:
(1) ‘‘No Entry Area’’: All waters of Three Mile Harbor, East Hampton, NY within a 1000 foot radius of the launch platform in approximate position 41°01′15.49″ N., 072°11′27.5″ W. (NAD 83).
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Date: July 4.
Rain date: July 5.
Time: To be determined annually.
Locations:
(1) ‘‘No Entry Area’’: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY within a 1000 foot radius of the
launch platform in approximate position 40°53′42.50″ N.,
073°30′04.30″ W. (NAD 83).
(2) ‘‘Slow/No Wake Area’’: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long
Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY contained within the following
area; beginning at a point on land in position at 40°53′12.43″ N.,
073°31′13.05″ W. near Moses Point; then east across Oyster
Bay Harbor to a point on land in position at 40°53′15.12″ N.,
073°30′38.45″ W.; then north along the shoreline to a point on
land in position at 40°53′34.43″ N., 073°30′33.42″ W. near Cove
Point; then east along the shoreline to a point on land in position
at 40°53′41.67″ N., 073°29′40.74″ W. near Cooper Bluff; then
south along the shoreline to a point on land in position
40°53′05.09″ N., 073°29′23.32″ W. near Eel Creek; then east
across Cold Spring Harbor to a point on land in position
40°53′06.69″ N., 073°28′19.9″ W.; then north along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°55′24.09″ N., 073°29′49.09″
W. near Whitewood Point; then west across Oyster Bay to a
point on land in position 40°55′5.29″ N., 073°31′19.47″ W. near
Rocky Point; then south along the shoreline to a point on land in
position 40°54′04.11″ N., 073°30′29.18″ W. near Plum Point;
then northwest along the shoreline to a point on land in position
40°54′09.06″ N., 073°30′45.71″ W.; then southwest along the
shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′03.2″ N.,
073°31′01.29″ W.; and then south along the shoreline back to
point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
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(2) ‘‘Northbound Traffic Only Area’’: All waters of Three Mile Harbor, East Hampton, NY contained within the following area; beginning at a point in position at 41°02′5.05″ N., 072°11′19.52″
W.; then southeast to a point on land in position at 41°02′2.67″
N., 072°11′17.97″ W.; then south along shoreline to a point on
land in position at 41°01′35.26″ N., 072°11′9.56″ W.; then southeast across channel to a point on land in position at
41°01′30.28″ N., 072°10″52.77″ W.; then north along the shoreline to a point on land in position at 41°01′41.35″ N., 072°
10′52.57″ W.; then north across channel to a point on land in
position at 41°01′44.41″ N., 072° 10′52.23″ W. near the southern end of Sedge Island; then north along shoreline of Sedge Island to a point on land in position at 41°01′56.3″ N.,
072°10′59.37″ W., near the northern end of Sedge Island; then
northwest across the channel to a point on land in position
41°01′56.76″ N., 072°11′0.66″ W.; then northwest along shoreline to a point on land in position 41°01′41.35″ N., 072°10′52.57″
W.; then northwest to position at 41°02′5.92″ N., 072°11′16.73″
W.; and then southwest to point of origin (NAD 83). All positions
are approximate.
Jones Beach State Park Fireworks .................................................
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•
7.5
Maggie Fischer Memorial Great South Bay Cross Bay Swim ........
• Date: A single day during July.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Location: Waters of the Great South Bay, NY within 100 yards of the
race course. Starting Point at the Fire Island Lighthouse Dock in position at 40°38′01″ N., 073°13′07″ W.; then north-by-northwest to a
point in position at 40°38′52″ N., 073°13′09″ W.; then north-by-northwest to a point in position at 40°39′40″ N., 073°13′30″ W.; then
north-by-northwest to a point in position at 40°40′30″ N., 073°14′00″
W.; and then north-by-northwest, finishing at Gilbert Park,
Brightwaters, NY at position 40°42′25″ N., 073°14′52″ W. (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
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7.4
Aquapalooza, Zach’s Bay ................................................................
• Date: A single day during July.
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: All navigable waters of Zach’s Bay, Wantagh, NY south of
the line connecting a point near the western entrance to Zach’s Bay
in approximate position 40°36′29.20″ N., 073°29′22.88″ W. and a
point near the eastern entrance of Zach’s Bay in approximate position 40°36′16.53″ N., 073°28′57.26″ W.
• Additional stipulations: During the enforcement period vessel speed
in the regulated area is restricted to no wake speed or 6 knots,
whichever is slower. On the day of the event from 3 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. vessels may only transit the regulated area in the northbound
direction or outbound direction.
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Date: July 4.
Rain date: July 5.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Locations:
(1) ‘‘No Entry Area’’: All waters off of Jones Beach State Park,
Wantagh, NY within a 1000 foot radius of the launch platform in
approximate position 40°34′ 56.68″ N., 073°30′31.19″ W. (NAD
83).
(2) ‘‘Slow/No Wake Area’’: All navigable waters between
Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway and
contained within the following area. Beginning in position at
40°35′49.01″ N., 073°32′33.63″ W.; then north along the
Meadowbrook State Parkway to its intersection with Merrick
Road in position at 40°39′14″ N., 073°34′0.76″ W.; then east
along Merrick Road to its intersection with Wantagh State Parkway in position at 40°39′51.32″ N., 073°30′43.36″ W.; then
south along the Wantagh State Parkway to its intersection with
Ocean Parkway in position at 40°35′47.30″ N., 073°30′29.17″
W.; then west along Ocean Parkway to its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway at the point of origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
(3) ‘‘No Southbound Traffic Area’’: All navigable waters of Zach’s
Bay south of the line connecting a point near the western entrance to Zach’s Bay in position at 40°36′29.20″ N.,
073°29′22.88″ W. and a point near the eastern entrance of
Zach’s Bay in position at 40°36′16.53″ N., 073°28′57.26″ W.
(NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
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7.7
Fran Schnarr Open Water Championship Swim .............................
• Date: A single day during July.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Location: Waters of Huntington Bay, NY within 100 yards of the race
course. Starting in position at 40°54′25.3″ N., 073°24′27.9″ W.; then
northeast to a position at 40°54′32″ N., 73°23′57.7″ W.; then northwest to a position at 40°54′37.9″ N., 073°23′57.2″ W.; then southwest to a position at 40°54′33.2″ N., 073°25′28.1″ W.; then southeast to a position at 40°54′25.5″ N., 073°25′25.7″ W.; and then
southeast to point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
8
August
Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival .....................................
• Dates: Saturday and Sunday during the third weekend of August.
• Time: 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day.
• Regulated area: All waters of the Connecticut River in Hartford, CT
between the Bulkeley Bridge at 41°46′10.10″ N., 072°39′56.13″ W.
and the Wilbur Cross Bridge at 41°45′11.67″ N., 072°39′13.64″ W.
(NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
8.2
Swim Across the Sound ..................................................................
• Date: A single day during August.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound from Port Jefferson, NY in
approximate position 40°58′11.71″ N., 073°05′51.12″ W.; then northwest to Captain’s Cove Seaport, Bridgeport, CT in approximate position 41°09′25.07″ N., 073°12′47.82″ W. (NAD 83).
8.3
Stonewall Swim ................................................................................
• Date: A day during a weekend in August.
• Time: 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
• Location: All navigable waters of the Great South Bay within a three
miles long and half mile wide box connecting Snedecor Avenue in
Bayport, NY to Porgie Walk in Fire Island, NY. Formed by connecting the following points. Beginning at 40°43′40.24″ N.,
073°03′41.50″ W.; then to 40°43′40.00″ N., 073°03′13.40″ W.; then
to 40°40′04.13″ N., 073°03′43.81″ W.; then to 40°40′08.30″ N.,
073°03′17.70″ W.; and then back to point of origin (NAD 83).
8.4
Island Beach Two Mile Swim ..........................................................
• Date: A single day during August.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Location: All waters of Captain Harbor between Little Captain’s Island and Bower’s Island that are located within the box formed by
connecting four points in the following positions. Beginning at
40°59′23.35″ N. 073°36′42.05″ W.; then northwest to 40°59′51.04″
N. 073°37′57.32″ W.; then southwest to 40°59′45.17″ N.
073°38′01.18″ W.; then southeast to 40°59′17.38″ N. 073°36′45.9″
W.; then northeast to the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
8.5
Waves of Hope Swim ......................................................................
• Date: A single day during August.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Location: All waters of the Great South Bay off Amityville, NY shoreward of a line created by connecting the following points. Beginning
at a point at 40°39′22.38″ N., 073°25′31.63″ W; then south to a point
at 40°39′2.18″ N., 073°25′31.63″ W.; then east to a point at
40°39′2.18″ N., 073°24′3.81″ W.; then north to a point at
40°39′18.27″ N., 073°24′3.81″ W.; and then west back to point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
8.6
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8.1
Smith Point Triathlon .......................................................................
• Date: A day during a weekend in August.
• Time: To be determined annually.
• Location: All waters of Narrow Bay near Smith Point Park in Mastic
Beach, NY within the area bounded by land along its southern edge
and points in position at 40°44′14.28″ N., 072°51′40.68″ W.; then
north to a point at position 40°44′20.83″ N., 072°51′40.68″ W.; then
east to a point at position 40°44′20.83″ N., 072°51′19.73″ W.; then
south to a point at position 40°44′14.85″ N., 072°51′19.73″ W.; and
then southwest along the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD
83). All positions are approximate.
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• Location: All navigable waters of the Connecticut River off South
Glastonbury, CT. Beginning at position 41°41′18.88″ N.;
072°37′16.26″ W.; then downriver along the west bank to a point at
position 41°38′49.12″ N., 072°37′32.73″ W.; then across the Connecticut River to a point at position 41°38′49.5″ N., 072°37′19.55″
W.; then upriver along the east bank to a point at position
41°41′25.82″ N., 072°37′9.08″ W.; then across the Connecticut River
to the point of origin (NAD 83).
• Additional Stipulations: Non-event vessels transiting through the area
during the enforcement period are to travel at no wake speeds or 6
knots, whichever is slower and that non-event vessels shall not block
or impede the transit of event participants, event safety vessels or
official patrol vessels in the regulated area unless authorized by
COTP or designated representatives.
10
10.1
October
Head of the Riverfront Rowing Regatta, Hartford, CT ..................
Dated: April 19, 2016.
E.J. Cubanski, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Long Island Sound.
Coast Guard District; telephone 510–
437–3516, email David.H.Sulouff@
uscg.mil.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0390]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the Tower
Drawbridge across the Sacramento
River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The
deviation is necessary to allow
participants from the AMGEN Tour of
California to cross the drawspan safely
and without interruption. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position during
the deviation period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22, 2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2016–0390] is
available at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email David H.
Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh
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Department of Transportation has
requested a temporary change to the
operation of the Tower Drawbridge,
mile 59.0, over Sacramento River, at
Sacramento, CA. The vertical lift bridge
navigation span provides a vertical
clearance of 30 feet above Mean High
Water in the closed-to-navigation
position. The draw operates as required
by 33 CFR 117.189(a). Navigation on the
waterway is commercial and
recreational.
The drawspan will be secured in the
closed-to-navigation position from 10:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22, 2016, to allow
participants from the AMGEN Tour of
California to cross the drawspan safely
and without interruption. This
temporary deviation has been
coordinated with the waterway users.
No objections to the proposed
temporary deviation were raised.
Vessels able to pass through the
bridge in the closed position may do so
at any time. The bridge will be able to
open for emergencies and there is no
immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform
the users of the waterway through our
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so that vessels 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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. 2016–11824 Filed 5–19–16; 8:45 am]
SUMMARY:
• Date: The first Sunday of October.
• Time: 5:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
• Location: All water of the Connecticut River, Hartford, CT, between
at point North of Wethersfield Cove at 41°43′52.17″ N.,
072°38′40.38″ W. and the Riverside Boat House 41°46′30.98″ N.,
072° 39′54.35″ W. (NAD 83).
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authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: May 9, 2016.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0412]
Security Zone; Protection of Military
Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget
Sound
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of enforcement of
regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard will enforce
security zone regulations for the Sitcum
Waterway Security Zone in
Commencement Bay, Tacoma,
Washington from 6 a.m. on May 17,
2016, through 11:59 p.m. on May 22,
2016, unless cancelled sooner by the
Captain of the Port. This action is
necessary to help provide for the
security of Department of Defense assets
and military cargo located in those
waters during that time period. Entry
into the Sitcum Waterway security zone
is prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Puget Sound or a
Designated Representative.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
165.1321 will be enforced for the
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2015-0100]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulations, Recurring Marine Events in Captain of
the Port Long Island Sound Zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is adding, deleting, and modifying special
local regulations for annual marine events in the Sector Long Island
Sound Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone. When enforced, these regulated
areas would restrict vessels from portions of water areas during
certain annually recurring events. The special local regulations are
intended to expedite public notification and ensure the protection of
the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated
with certain maritime events.
DATES: This rule is effective June 20, 2016.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2015-0100 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Chief Petty Officer Ian M. Fallon, U.S. Coast Guard
Waterways Management Division Sector Long Island Sound; telephone (203)
468-4565, or email Ian.M.Fallon@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
On June 23, 2015, the Coast Guard published an NPRM titled
``Special Local Regulations, Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the
Port Long Island Sound Zone'' (80 FR 35892). There we stated why we
issued the NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action
related to making changes to 33 CFR 100.100 ``Special Local
Regulations; Regatta and Boat Races in the Coast Guard Sector Long
Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone.'' During the comment period that
ended July 23, 2015, we received no comments.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1233. This regulation carries out two related actions: (1) Establishing
necessary special local regulations; and (2) updating and reorganizing
existing regulations for ease of use and reduction of administrative
overhead.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule
The Coast Guard is to amend 33 CFR 100.100 ``Special Local
Regulations; Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast Guard Sector Long
Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone'' by establishing sixteen
permanent marine events regulated areas, removing five previously
regulated areas, and modifying three marine event special local
regulations. This rulemaking limits the unnecessary burden of
establishing temporary rules for events that occur on an annual basis.
(1) Establishing New Marine Event Regulated Areas
This rule establishes sixteen permanent marine event special local
regulations under 33 CFR 100.100. These events include fireworks
displays, swimming events, and regattas that take place throughout the
Long Island Sound COTP Zone. Event locations and details are listed
below in the text of the regulation. Because large numbers of spectator
vessels are expected to congregate around the location of these events,
these regulated areas are needed to protect both spectators and
participants from the safety hazards associated with marine events,
including large numbers of swimmers, hard to see and unstable small
boats, unexpected pyrotechnics detonation, and burning debris. This
rule permanently establishes regulated areas that restrict vessel
movement around the location of each marine event to reduce the
associated hazards.
During the enforcement period of the regulated areas, persons and
vessels would be prohibited from entering, transiting through,
remaining, anchoring, or mooring within the regulated area unless
specifically authorized by the COTP or the designated representative.
Persons and vessels would be able to request authorization to enter,
transit through, remain, anchor, or moor within the regulated areas by
contacting the COTP Sector Long Island Sound, or designated
representative, by telephone at (203) 468-4401 or via VHF radio on
channel 16. If authorization to enter, transit through, remain, anchor,
or moor within any of the regulated areas is granted, all persons and
vessels receiving authorization would be required to comply with the
instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
The Coast Guard COTP Sector Long Island Sound or designated
representative will enforce the regulated areas. These designated
representatives are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and petty
officers of the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other
federal, state and local agencies in the enforcement of these regulated
areas.
Certain special local regulations are listed without known dates or
times. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound will cause notice of the
enforcement of these regulated areas to be made by all appropriate
means to affect the widest publicity among the effected segments of the
public, including publication in the Federal Register as a Notice of
Enforcement, Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
(2) Remove Old Special Local Regulations That Are no Longer Needed
This rule removes five special local regulations from the TABLE to
Sec. 100.100: (1) 1.3 Head of the Connecticut Regatta, Connecticut
River, CT as the event has not been held since 2012 and the sponsoring
organization, the City of Middletown, has confirmed that they do not
intend to hold the event again in the foreseeable future; (2) 1.4
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Riverfront Regatta, Hartford, CT as the event's details have
significantly changed and is no longer the same event; (3) 1.5
Patchogue Grand Prix, Patchogue, NY as the event has not been held
since 2010 and the sponsoring organization, Offshore Powerboat
Association, has confirmed that they do not intend to hold the event
again in the foreseeable future; (4) 1.6 Riverfront U.S. Title series
Powerboat Race, Hartford, CT as the event has not been held since 2011
and the sponsoring organization, Riverfront Recaptured, has confirmed
that they do not intend to hold the event again in the foreseeable
future; and (5) 1.8 Kayak for a Cause Regatta as the event has not been
held since 2012 and the sponsoring organization, Kayak for a Cause, has
disbanded.
(3) Modify and Update Existing Regulated Areas.
This rule amends the following special local regulations from the
TABLE to Sec. 100.100: (1) 1.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River, New
London, CT will be moved to 5.1 on the Table to Sec. 100.100; (2) 1.2
Great Connecticut River Raft Race, Middletown will be moved to 7.1 on
the Table to Sec. 100.100 and the name changed to Connecticut River
Raft Race, Middletown, CT; and (3) 1.7 Hartford Dragon Boat Regatta
will be moved to 8.1 on the Table to Sec. 100.100 and the name changed
to the Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we
summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
The Coast Guard determined that this rulemaking is not a
significant regulatory action for the following reasons: The regulated
areas are of limited duration and vessels may transit the navigable
waterways outside of the regulated areas; and persons or vessels
requiring entry into the regulated areas may be authorized to do so by
the COTP Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative.
Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notice to Mariners via
VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zone and the rule allows vessels to
seek permission to enter the zone.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 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 rulemaking. 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.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
these regulated areas may be small entities, for the reasons stated in
section V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator. Under section 213(a) of the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L.
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 questions concerning its
provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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.
C. 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).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
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 it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, 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. If
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section above.
E. 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.
F. 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 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
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environment. This rule involves the establishing sixteen permanent
marine events regulated areas, removing five previously regulated
areas, and modifying three marine event special local regulations. It
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 and a Categorical
Exclusion Determination are 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.
G. 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.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recording
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
0
2. In Sec. 100.100, revise the ``Table to Sec. 100.100'' to read as
follows:
Sec. 100.100 Special Local Regulations; Regattas and Boat Races in
the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone.
* * * * *
Table to Sec. 100.100
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5 May
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5.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River, Date: A single day
New London, CT. between the last Saturday in
May through second Saturday of
June.
Rain Date: A single
day between the last Saturday
in May through second Saturday
of June.
Time: 8 a.m. until 5
p.m.
Location: All waters
of the Thames River at New
London, Connecticut, between
the Penn Central Draw Bridge
at position 41[deg]21'46.94''
N. 072[deg]05'14.46'' W. to
Bartlett Cove at position
41[deg]25'35.9'' N.
072[deg]05'42.89'' W. (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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5.2 Jones Beach Air Show............... Date: The Thursday
through Sunday before Memorial
Day each May.
Time:
(1) The ``No Entry Area''
will be enforced each day
from the start of the air
show until 30 minutes after
it concludes. Exact time
will be determined
annually.
(2) The ``Slow/No Wake
Area'' and the ``No
Southbound Traffic Area''
will be enforced each day
for six hours after the air
show concludes. Exact time
will be determined
annually.
Location:
(1) ``No Entry Area'':
Waters of the Atlantic
Ocean off Jones Beach State
Park, Wantagh, NY contained
within the following
described area; beginning
at a point on land at
position 40[deg]34'54'' N.,
073[deg]33'21'' W.; then
east along the shoreline of
Jones Beach State Park to a
point on land at position
40[deg]35'53'' N.,
073[deg]28'48'' W.; then
south to a point in the
Atlantic Ocean off of Jones
Beach at position
40[deg]35'05'' N.,
073[deg]28'34'' W.; then
west to position
40[deg]33'15'' N.,
073[deg]33'09'' W.; then
north to the point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All navigable waters
between Meadowbrook State
Parkway and Wantagh State
Parkway and contained
within the following area.
Beginning in position
40[deg]35'49.01'' N.,
73[deg]32'33.63'' W.; then
north along the Meadowbrook
State Parkway to its
intersection with Merrick
Road in position
40[deg]39'14'' N.,
73[deg]34'0.76'' W.; then
east along Merrick Road to
its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
position 40[deg]39'51.32''
N., 73[deg]30'43.36'' W.;
then south along the
Wantagh State Parkway to
its intersection with Ocean
Parkway in position
40[deg]35'47.30'' N.,
073[deg]30'29.17'' W.; then
west along Ocean Parkway to
its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway
at the point of origin (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
(3) ``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable
waters of Zach's Bay south
of the line connecting a
point near the western
entrance to Zach's Bay at
position 40[deg]36'29.20''
N., 073[deg]29'22.88'' W.
and a point near the
eastern entrance of Zach's
Bay at position
40[deg]36'16.53'' N.,
073[deg]28'57.26'' W. (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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6 June
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6.1 Swim Across America Greenwich...... Date: A single day
during June.
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Time: 5:30 a.m. until
noon.
Location: All
navigable waters of Stamford
Harbor within an area starting
at a point in position
41[deg]01'32.03'' N.,
073[deg]33'8.93'' W., then
southeast to a point in
position 41[deg]01'15.01'' N.,
073[deg]32'55.58'' W.; then
southwest to a point in
position 41[deg]0'49.25'' N.,
073[deg]33'20.36'' W.; then
northwest to a point in
position 41[deg]0'58'' N.,
073[deg]33'27'' W.; then
northeast to a point in
position 41[deg]1'15.8'' N.,
073[deg]33'9.85'' W., then
heading north and ending at
point of origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
7 July
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7.1 Connecticut River Raft Race, Date: A single day
Middletown, CT. between the last Saturday in
July through first Saturday of
August.
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Time: 10 a.m. until 2
p.m.
Location: All waters
of the Connecticut River near
Middletown, CT between
Gildersleeve Island (Marker
no. 99) at position
41[deg]36'02.13'' N.,
072[deg]37'22.71'' W.; and
Portland Riverside Marina
(Marker no. 88) at position
41[deg]33'38.3'' N.,
072[deg]37'36.53'' W. (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
Additional
Stipulations: Spectators or
other vessels shall not
anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the transit of event
participants or official
patrol vessels in the
regulated areas unless
authorized by COTP or
designated representative.
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7.2 Dolan Family Fourth Fireworks...... Date: July 4.
Rain date: July 5.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters of Oyster Bay Harbor
in Long Island Sound off
Oyster Bay, NY within a
1000 foot radius of the
launch platform in
approximate position
40[deg]53'42.50'' N.,
073[deg]30'04.30'' W. (NAD
83).
(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All waters of Oyster Bay
Harbor in Long Island Sound
off Oyster Bay, NY
contained within the
following area; beginning
at a point on land in
position at
40[deg]53'12.43'' N.,
073[deg]31'13.05'' W. near
Moses Point; then east
across Oyster Bay Harbor to
a point on land in position
at 40[deg]53'15.12'' N.,
073[deg]30'38.45'' W.; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position at
40[deg]53'34.43'' N.,
073[deg]30'33.42'' W. near
Cove Point; then east along
the shoreline to a point on
land in position at
40[deg]53'41.67'' N.,
073[deg]29'40.74'' W. near
Cooper Bluff; then south
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]53'05.09'' N.,
073[deg]29'23.32'' W. near
Eel Creek; then east across
Cold Spring Harbor to a
point on land in position
40[deg]53'06.69'' N.,
073[deg]28'19.9'' W.; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position 40[deg]55'24.09''
N., 073[deg]29'49.09'' W.
near Whitewood Point; then
west across Oyster Bay to a
point on land in position
40[deg]55'5.29'' N.,
073[deg]31'19.47'' W. near
Rocky Point; then south
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]54'04.11'' N.,
073[deg]30'29.18'' W. near
Plum Point; then northwest
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]54'09.06'' N.,
073[deg]30'45.71'' W.; then
southwest along the
shoreline to a point on
land in position
40[deg]54'03.2'' N.,
073[deg]31'01.29'' W.; and
then south along the
shoreline back to point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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7.3 Clam Shell Foundation Fireworks.... Date: A single day
during July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters of Three Mile
Harbor, East Hampton, NY
within a 1000 foot radius
of the launch platform in
approximate position
41[deg]01'15.49'' N.,
072[deg]11'27.5'' W. (NAD
83).
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(2) ``Northbound Traffic
Only Area'': All waters of
Three Mile Harbor, East
Hampton, NY contained
within the following area;
beginning at a point in
position at
41[deg]02'5.05'' N.,
072[deg]11'19.52'' W.; then
southeast to a point on
land in position at
41[deg]02'2.67'' N.,
072[deg]11'17.97'' W.; then
south along shoreline to a
point on land in position
at 41[deg]01'35.26'' N.,
072[deg]11'9.56'' W.; then
southeast across channel to
a point on land in position
at 41[deg]01'30.28'' N.,
072[deg]10''52.77'' W.;
then north along the
shoreline to a point on
land in position at
41[deg]01'41.35'' N.,
072[deg] 10'52.57'' W.;
then north across channel
to a point on land in
position at
41[deg]01'44.41'' N.,
072[deg] 10'52.23'' W. near
the southern end of Sedge
Island; then north along
shoreline of Sedge Island
to a point on land in
position at
41[deg]01'56.3'' N.,
072[deg]10'59.37'' W., near
the northern end of Sedge
Island; then northwest
across the channel to a
point on land in position
41[deg]01'56.76'' N.,
072[deg]11'0.66'' W.; then
northwest along shoreline
to a point on land in
position 41[deg]01'41.35''
N., 072[deg]10'52.57'' W.;
then northwest to position
at 41[deg]02'5.92'' N.,
072[deg]11'16.73'' W.; and
then southwest to point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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7.4 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks... Date: July 4.
Rain date: July 5.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters off of Jones Beach
State Park, Wantagh, NY
within a 1000 foot radius
of the launch platform in
approximate position
40[deg]34' 56.68'' N.,
073[deg]30'31.19'' W. (NAD
83).
(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All navigable waters
between Meadowbrook State
Parkway and Wantagh State
Parkway and contained
within the following area.
Beginning in position at
40[deg]35'49.01'' N.,
073[deg]32'33.63'' W.; then
north along the Meadowbrook
State Parkway to its
intersection with Merrick
Road in position at
40[deg]39'14'' N.,
073[deg]34'0.76'' W.; then
east along Merrick Road to
its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
position at
40[deg]39'51.32'' N.,
073[deg]30'43.36'' W.; then
south along the Wantagh
State Parkway to its
intersection with Ocean
Parkway in position at
40[deg]35'47.30'' N.,
073[deg]30'29.17'' W.; then
west along Ocean Parkway to
its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway
at the point of origin (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
(3) ``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable
waters of Zach's Bay south
of the line connecting a
point near the western
entrance to Zach's Bay in
position at
40[deg]36'29.20'' N.,
073[deg]29'22.88'' W. and a
point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
position at
40[deg]36'16.53'' N.,
073[deg]28'57.26'' W. (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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7.5 Maggie Fischer Memorial Great South Date: A single day
Bay Cross Bay Swim. during July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay, NY within
100 yards of the race course.
Starting Point at the Fire
Island Lighthouse Dock in
position at 40[deg]38'01'' N.,
073[deg]13'07'' W.; then north-
by-northwest to a point in
position at 40[deg]38'52'' N.,
073[deg]13'09'' W.; then north-
by-northwest to a point in
position at 40[deg]39'40'' N.,
073[deg]13'30'' W.; then north-
by-northwest to a point in
position at 40[deg]40'30'' N.,
073[deg]14'00'' W.; and then
north-by-northwest, finishing
at Gilbert Park, Brightwaters,
NY at position 40[deg]42'25''
N., 073[deg]14'52'' W. (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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7.6 Aquapalooza, Zach's Bay............ Date: A single day
during July.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 8
p.m.
Location: All
navigable waters of Zach's
Bay, Wantagh, NY south of the
line connecting a point near
the western entrance to Zach's
Bay in approximate position
40[deg]36'29.20'' N.,
073[deg]29'22.88'' W. and a
point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
approximate position
40[deg]36'16.53'' N.,
073[deg]28'57.26'' W.
Additional
stipulations: During the
enforcement period vessel
speed in the regulated area is
restricted to no wake speed or
6 knots, whichever is slower.
On the day of the event from 3
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. vessels may
only transit the regulated
area in the northbound
direction or outbound
direction.
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7.7 Fran Schnarr Open Water Date: A single day
Championship Swim. during July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: Waters of
Huntington Bay, NY within 100
yards of the race course.
Starting in position at
40[deg]54'25.3'' N.,
073[deg]24'27.9'' W.; then
northeast to a position at
40[deg]54'32'' N.,
73[deg]23'57.7'' W.; then
northwest to a position at
40[deg]54'37.9'' N.,
073[deg]23'57.2'' W.; then
southwest to a position at
40[deg]54'33.2'' N.,
073[deg]25'28.1'' W.; then
southeast to a position at
40[deg]54'25.5'' N.,
073[deg]25'25.7'' W.; and then
southeast to point of origin
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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8 August
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8.1 Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Dates: Saturday and
Festival. Sunday during the third
weekend of August.
Time: 8 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. each day.
Regulated area: All
waters of the Connecticut
River in Hartford, CT between
the Bulkeley Bridge at
41[deg]46'10.10'' N.,
072[deg]39'56.13'' W. and the
Wilbur Cross Bridge at
41[deg]45'11.67'' N.,
072[deg]39'13.64'' W. (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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8.2 Swim Across the Sound.............. Date: A single day
during August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound from Port
Jefferson, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]58'11.71'' N.,
073[deg]05'51.12'' W.; then
northwest to Captain's Cove
Seaport, Bridgeport, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]09'25.07'' N.,
073[deg]12'47.82'' W. (NAD
83).
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8.3 Stonewall Swim..................... Date: A day during a
weekend in August.
Time: 8:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m.
Location: All
navigable waters of the Great
South Bay within a three miles
long and half mile wide box
connecting Snedecor Avenue in
Bayport, NY to Porgie Walk in
Fire Island, NY. Formed by
connecting the following
points. Beginning at
40[deg]43'40.24'' N.,
073[deg]03'41.50'' W.; then to
40[deg]43'40.00'' N.,
073[deg]03'13.40'' W.; then to
40[deg]40'04.13'' N.,
073[deg]03'43.81'' W.; then to
40[deg]40'08.30'' N.,
073[deg]03'17.70'' W.; and
then back to point of origin
(NAD 83).
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8.4 Island Beach Two Mile Swim......... Date: A single day
during August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All waters
of Captain Harbor between
Little Captain's Island and
Bower's Island that are
located within the box formed
by connecting four points in
the following positions.
Beginning at 40[deg]59'23.35''
N. 073[deg]36'42.05'' W.; then
northwest to 40[deg]59'51.04''
N. 073[deg]37'57.32'' W.; then
southwest to 40[deg]59'45.17''
N. 073[deg]38'01.18'' W.; then
southeast to 40[deg]59'17.38''
N. 073[deg]36'45.9'' W.; then
northeast to the point of
origin (NAD 83). All positions
are approximate.
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8.5 Waves of Hope Swim................. Date: A single day
during August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All waters
of the Great South Bay off
Amityville, NY shoreward of a
line created by connecting the
following points. Beginning at
a point at 40[deg]39'22.38''
N., 073[deg]25'31.63'' W; then
south to a point at
40[deg]39'2.18'' N.,
073[deg]25'31.63'' W.; then
east to a point at
40[deg]39'2.18'' N.,
073[deg]24'3.81'' W.; then
north to a point at
40[deg]39'18.27'' N.,
073[deg]24'3.81'' W.; and then
west back to point of origin
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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8.6 Smith Point Triathlon.............. Date: A day during a
weekend in August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All waters
of Narrow Bay near Smith Point
Park in Mastic Beach, NY
within the area bounded by
land along its southern edge
and points in position at
40[deg]44'14.28'' N.,
072[deg]51'40.68'' W.; then
north to a point at position
40[deg]44'20.83'' N.,
072[deg]51'40.68'' W.; then
east to a point at position
40[deg]44'20.83'' N.,
072[deg]51'19.73'' W.; then
south to a point at position
40[deg]44'14.85'' N.,
072[deg]51'19.73'' W.; and
then southwest along the
shoreline back to the point of
origin (NAD 83). All positions
are approximate.
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9 September
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9.1 Head of the Tomahawk............... Date: A single day
during September.
Time: To be determined
annually.
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Location: All
navigable waters of the
Connecticut River off South
Glastonbury, CT. Beginning at
position 41[deg]41'18.88'' N.;
072[deg]37'16.26'' W.; then
downriver along the west bank
to a point at position
41[deg]38'49.12'' N.,
072[deg]37'32.73'' W.; then
across the Connecticut River
to a point at position
41[deg]38'49.5'' N.,
072[deg]37'19.55'' W.; then
upriver along the east bank to
a point at position
41[deg]41'25.82'' N.,
072[deg]37'9.08'' W.; then
across the Connecticut River
to the point of origin (NAD
83).
Additional
Stipulations: Non-event
vessels transiting through the
area during the enforcement
period are to travel at no
wake speeds or 6 knots,
whichever is slower and that
non-event vessels shall not
block or impede the transit of
event participants, event
safety vessels or official
patrol vessels in the
regulated area unless
authorized by COTP or
designated representatives.
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10 October
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10.1 Head of the Riverfront Rowing Date: The first Sunday
Regatta, Hartford, CT. of October.
Time: 5:30 a.m. until
5:30 p.m.
Location: All water of
the Connecticut River,
Hartford, CT, between at point
North of Wethersfield Cove at
41[deg]43'52.17'' N.,
072[deg]38'40.38'' W. and the
Riverside Boat House
41[deg]46'30.98'' N., 072[deg]
39'54.35'' W. (NAD 83).
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Dated: April 19, 2016.
E.J. Cubanski, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island
Sound.
[FR Doc. 2016-11824 Filed 5-19-16; 8:45 am]
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