Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District, 63075-63098 [2016-21996]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 9. In § 100.135, revise paragraph (d) to read as follows: ■ § 100.135 Unlawful practices in the selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property. * * * * * (d) Practices which are unlawful under this section include, but are not limited to: (1) Using an appraisal of residential real property in connection with the sale, rental, or financing of any dwelling where the person knows or reasonably should know that the appraisal improperly takes into consideration race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. (2) Conditioning the terms of an appraisal of residential real property in connection with the sale, rental, or financing of a dwelling on a person’s response to harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. ■ 10. In § 100.400, add paragraph (c)(6) to read as follows: § 100.400 Prohibited interference, coercion or intimidation. * * * * * (c) * * * (6) Retaliating against any person because that person reported a discriminatory housing practice to a housing provider or other authority. ■ 11. Add subpart H, consisting of § 100.600, to read as follows: Subpart H— Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES § 100.600 Quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment. (a) General. Quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin or handicap may violate sections 804, 805, 806 or 818 of the Act, depending on the conduct. The same conduct may violate one or more of these provisions. (1) Quid pro quo harassment. Quid pro quo harassment refers to an unwelcome request or demand to engage in conduct where submission to the request or demand, either explicitly or implicitly, is made a condition related to: The sale, rental or availability of a dwelling; the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental, or the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith; or the availability, terms, or conditions of a residential real estate-related transaction. An unwelcome request or demand may constitute quid pro quo harassment even if a person acquiesces in the unwelcome request or demand. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 (2) Hostile environment harassment. Hostile environment harassment refers to unwelcome conduct that is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to interfere with: The availability, sale, rental, or use or enjoyment of a dwelling; the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental, or the provision or enjoyment of services or facilities in connection therewith; or the availability, terms, or conditions of a residential real estate-related transaction. Hostile environment harassment does not require a change in the economic benefits, terms, or conditions of the dwelling or housingrelated services or facilities, or of the residential real-estate transaction. (i) Totality of the circumstances. Whether hostile environment harassment exists depends upon the totality of the circumstances. (A) Factors to be considered to determine whether hostile environment harassment exists include, but are not limited to, the nature of the conduct, the context in which the incident(s) occurred, the severity, scope, frequency, duration, and location of the conduct, and the relationships of the persons involved. (B) Neither psychological nor physical harm must be demonstrated to prove that a hostile environment exists. Evidence of psychological or physical harm may, however, be relevant in determining whether a hostile environment existed and, if so, the amount of damages to which an aggrieved person may be entitled. (C) Whether unwelcome conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive as to create a hostile environment is evaluated from the perspective of a reasonable person in the aggrieved person’s position. (ii) Title VII affirmative defense. The affirmative defense to an employer’s vicarious liability for hostile environment harassment by a supervisor under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to cases brought pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. (b) Type of conduct. Harassment can be written, verbal, or other conduct, and does not require physical contact. (c) Number of incidents. A single incident of harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or handicap may constitute a discriminatory housing practice, where the incident is sufficiently severe to create a hostile environment, or evidences a quid pro quo. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 63075 Dated: August 18, 2016. Gustavo Velasquez, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. [FR Doc. 2016–21868 Filed 9–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4210–67–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 [Docket Number USCG–2015–0854] RIN 1625–AA00, AA08 Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule that revises the list of special local regulations and safety zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks displays that take place within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This rule revises the listing of events that informs the public of regularly scheduled marine parades, regattas, other organized water events, and fireworks displays that require additional safety measures provided by regulations. Under this rule, the list of recurring marine events requiring special local regulations or safety zones is updated with revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take place in the Fifth Coast Guard District. When these regulations are enforced, certain restrictions are placed on marine traffic in specified areas. This rulemaking project promotes efficiency by eliminating the need to produce a separate rule for each individual recurring event, and serves to provide notice of the known recurring events requiring a special local regulation or safety zone throughout the year. DATES: This rule is effective October 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015– 0854 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 about this rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63076 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Fifth Coast Guard District, Prevention Division, (757) 398–6204, Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code USCG United States Coast Guard II. Background Information and Regulatory History The special local regulations listed in 33 CFR 100.501 and safety zones in 33 CFR 165.506 were last amended on April 16, 2015 (80 FR 20418). The Coast Guard published an interim final rule and request for comments on April 22, 2016 (81 FR 23605). During the comment period that ended July 21, 2016 we received one comment. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard issues this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The Coast Guard regularly updates special local regulations and safety zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks displays that take place either on or over the navigable waters of the United States. Under that rule, the list of recurring marine events requiring special local regulations or safety zones is updated with revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take place within the Fifth Coast Guard District. The Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility is defined in 33 CFR 3.25. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons, vessels and the navigable waters within close proximity to marine events and or fireworks displays before, during, and after the scheduled event. Publishing these regulatory updates in a single rulemaking promotes administrative efficiency and reduces costs involved in producing a separate rule for each individual recurring event. This action also provides the public with notice through publication in the Federal Register of future recurring marine events and fireworks displays and their accompanying regulations, special local regulations and safety zones. This rule provides separate tables for each Coast Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast Guard District. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule As noted above, we received one comment on the Interim final rule published April 22, 2016. The respondent comment addressed a concern that ‘‘Any permits for Fireworks Displays must have boundaries set no closer than 500 yards from any fuel depot, shipyard, marina, cargo facility that handles hazardous or flammable cargo or any ‘‘facility’’ that handles hazardous or flammable materials.’’ The commenter suggested that the safety zone radius should be a distance of 500 yards plus the expected radius of the ‘‘hot’’ area created by the fireworks display. No changes were made to the rule based upon this comment; however the Coast Guard recognizes the importance of appropriate controls on fireworks displays that take place over and or adjacent to navigable waters of the United States. Accordingly USCG authority and oversight is based on current Federal regulations, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, and lessons learned from accident report findings. We believe these recommendations provide a more thorough and nuanced safety area than a blanket radius requirement. The CG Captain of the Port (COTP) ensures safety of persons and vessels on navigable waters of the United States in close proximity to fireworks events through coordination with event sponsor, fireworks operator, fire department, police department, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and other appropriate entities. The definition of ‘‘Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)’’ is in accordance with NFPA 1123 which states, ‘‘The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.’’ It is incumbent upon the event sponsor and or fireworks operator to consult with AHJ regarding fireworks display boundaries for restricted areas when seeking a fireworks permit. Under this arrangement the fireworks operator should provide a copy of the fireworks permit issued by the AHJ to the COTP to confirm compliance with local government regulations, ordinances and NFPA codes. The safety guidance provided in NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 702, dated June 18, 2002 sets forth Coast Guard policy used by USCG Captains of the Port; this document may be viewed in the docket. Special Local Regulations This rule adds 4 new special local regulations for marine events, removes 8 regulations and revises 18 previously established regulations for marine events listed in the Table to § 100.501. Other than changes to the dates and locations of certain events, the other provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain unchanged. This rule provides additional information about regulated areas and the restrictions that apply to mariners and new terms including ‘‘Race Area’’, ‘‘Spectator Area’’ and ‘‘Buffer Zone’’. The 24 hour contact phone numbers are updated for Coast Guard Sectors Delaware Bay and North Carolina. The Coast Guard revises regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 4 new special local regulations. The special local regulations are listed in Table 1, including reference by section as printed in the Table to § 100.501. TABLE 1 [Special local regulated areas added to 33 CFR 100.501] asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Table to § 100.501 section 1. 2. 3. 4. (b.) (b.) (b.) (d.) 22 .................................................. 23 .................................................. 24 .................................................. 1 .................................................... Location Choptank River, Cambridge, MD. Breton Bay, Leonardtown, MD. Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD. Atlantic ICW, Lees Cut, Banks Channel, Motts Channel, surrounding Harbor Island, NC. The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by disestablishing the VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 following 8 special local regulated areas listed in Table 2. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63077 TABLE 2 [Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501] Date(s) Event Regulated area 1. September—2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday, Saturday and Sunday; October—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 2. October—2nd Saturday and Sunday ... Sunset Lake Hydrofest. All waters of Sunset Lake, New Jersey, from shoreline to shoreline, south of latitude 38°58′32″ N. The Liberty Grand Prix. 3. June—2nd, 3rd, 4th or last Saturday and Sunday or August—1st Saturday and Sunday. Thunder on the Narrows. 4. September—2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday, Saturday and Sunday. October—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Chesapeake Challenge/Solomons Offshore Grand Prix. 5. June—3rd, 4th or last Sunday ............. Coastal Aquatics Swim Team Open Water Summer Shore Swim. 6. June—1st Saturday and Sunday ......... Carolina Cup Regatta. SBIP—Fountain Powerboats Kilo Run and Super Boat Grand Prix. Crystal Coast Grand Prix. The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. All waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the following points: Latitude 38°57′52″ N., longitude 076°14′48″ W., thence to latitude 38°58′02″ N., longitude 076°15′05″ W., thence to latitude 38°57′38″ N., longitude 076°15′29″ W., thence to latitude 38°57′28″ N., longitude 076°15′23″ W., thence to point of origin at latitude 38°57′52″ N., longitude 076°14′48″ W. All waters of the Patuxent River, within boundary lines connecting the following positions; originating near north entrance of MD Route 4 bridge, latitude 38°19′45″ N., longitude 076°28′06″ W., thence southwest to south entrance of MD Route 4 bridge, latitude 38°19′24″ N., longitude 076°28′30″ W., thence south to a point near the shoreline, latitude 38°18′32″ N., longitude 076°28′14″ W., thence southeast to a point near the shoreline, latitude 38°17′38″ N., longitude 076°27′26″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°18′00″ N., longitude 076°26′41″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°18′59″ N., longitude 076°27′20″ W., located at Solomons, MD, thence continuing northwest and parallel to shoreline to point of origin. All waters of the Nanticoke River, including Bivalve Channel and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at latitude 38°18′00″ N., longitude 075°54′00″ W., thence westerly to latitude 38°18′00″ N., longitude 075°55′00″ W., thence northerly to latitude 38°20′00″ N., longitude 075°53′48″ W., thence easterly to latitude 38°19′42″ N., longitude 075°52′54″ W. The specified waters of Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City, NC. 7. August—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 8. September—3rd and or 4th or last Sunday. This rule revises 18 preexisting special local regulations that involves The specified waters of the Pamlico River including Chocowinity Bay, NC. The specified waters of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Morehead City, NC. change to marine event date(s) and/or coordinates. These events are listed in Table 3, with reference by section as printed in the Table to § 100.501. TABLE 3 [Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates] Revision (date/coordinates) Location 1. (a.) 4 ............................................ 2. (a.) 6 ............................................ 3. (a.) 7 ............................................ asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Table to § 100.501 section N. Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ ....................................................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Seaside Heights—Normandy Beach, NJ ................ Manasquan River and N. Atlantic Ocean, Asbury Park—Seaside Park, NJ. N. Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ ....................................................... New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, near Atlantic City, NJ ................... Severn River, Annapolis, MD ................................................................ Severn River, Annapolis, MD ................................................................ Severn River, Annapolis, MD ................................................................ Nanticoke River, Sharptown, MD .......................................................... Spa Creek, Severn River, Annapolis, MD ............................................. Patuxent River, Solomons, MD ............................................................. N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD ....................................................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD ....................................................... Sunset Creek, Hampton River, Hampton, VA ....................................... Rappahannock River, Layton, VA ......................................................... Mill Creek, Hampton, VA ....................................................................... Back River, Poquoson, VA .................................................................... Mattaponi River, Wakema, VA .............................................................. 4. (a.) 8 ............................................ 5. (a.) 12 .......................................... 6. (b.) 1 ............................................ 7. (b.) 2 ............................................ 8. (b.) 7 ............................................ 9. (b.) 10 .......................................... 10. (b.) 17 ........................................ 11. (b.) 18 ........................................ 12. (b.) 19 ........................................ 13. (b.) 20 ........................................ 14. (c.) 1 .......................................... 15. (c.) 4 .......................................... 16. (c.) 6 .......................................... 17. (c.) 8 .......................................... 18. (c.) 9 .......................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM coordinates. coordinates. dates, coordinates. dates. dates. coordinates. dates. coordinates. coordinates. coordinates. dates. dates, coordinates. date, coordinates. dates. coordinates. coordinates. dates, coordinates. coordinates. 14SER1 63078 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Based on the nature of marine events, large number of participants and spectators, and event locations, the Coast Guard has determined that the events listed in this rule could pose a risk to participants or waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the event. Possible hazards include risks of injury or death resulting from near or actual contact among participant vessels and spectator vessels or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In order to protect the safety of all waterway users including event participants and spectators, this rule establishes special local regulations for the time and location of each marine event. This rule provides designated spectator areas for commercial small passenger vessels at certain marine event(s). The purpose of a commercial small passenger vessel spectator area is to ensure the safe operation of commercial vessels that carry a greater number of passengers onboard and operating within the widespread, high capacity spectator fleet at marine events. These spectator areas facilitate direct and unobstructed accesses for first responders should an emergency occur aboard one of the higher capacity commercial passenger vessels. Commercial passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection issued under 46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110, (subchapter K or T vessels) are eligible for access to the designated spectator area as directed by the marine event Patrol Commander. Owners or operators of vessels that meet the requirements of subchapter K or T vessels may request access to the Severn River spectator area for the U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show by contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster Office, at telephone (410) 263–7973 or email at harbormaster@ annapolis.gov. Application must be made no later than seven days prior to the date of the event. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications generally the Friday before the date of the event. Owners or operators of vessels that meet the requirements of subchapter K or T vessels may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area for the Baltimore Air Show by contacting Sail Baltimore at telephone (410) 522–7300 or email at info@sailbaltimore.org. Application must be made no later than ten days prior to the date of the event. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications generally the Friday before the date of the event. This rule prevents vessels from entering, transiting, mooring or anchoring within areas specifically designated as regulated areas during the periods of enforcement unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The designated ‘‘Patrol Commander’’ includes Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf. On-scene Patrol Commander may be augmented by local, State or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast Guard. Safety Zones This rule adds 4 new safety zones, and revises 22 previously established safety zones listed in the Table to § 165.506. Other than changes to the dates and locations of certain safety zones, the other provisions in 33 CFR 165.506 remain unchanged. The Coast Guard revises the regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by adding 4 new safety zone locations to the permanent regulations listed in this section. The new safety zones are listed in Table 4, including reference by section as printed in the Table to § 165.506. TABLE 4 [Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506] Table to § 165.506 section 1. 2. 3. 4. (a.) (a.) (b.) (b.) 17 18 27 28 Location .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City, NJ. Rehoboth Bay, Dewey Beach, DE. Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD. Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD. The rule revises 22 preexisting safety zones that involves change to event date(s) and coordinates. These revised safety zones are shown in Table 5, with reference by section as printed in the Table to § 165.506. TABLE 5 [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates] Revision (date/coordinates) asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Table to § 165.506 section Location 1. (a.) 1 ............................................ 2. (a.) 3 ............................................ 3. (a.) 4 ............................................ 4. (a.) 5 ............................................ 5. (a.) 6 ............................................ 6. (a.) 7 ............................................ 7. (a.) 8 ............................................ 8. (a.) 9 ............................................ 9. (a.) 10 .......................................... 10. (a.) 11 ........................................ 11. (a.) 13 ........................................ 12. (a.) 16 ........................................ 13. (b.) 2 .......................................... 14. (b.) 4 .......................................... 15. (b.) 5 .......................................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Bethany Beach, DE ................................................. N. Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, DE .............................................. N. Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ ............................................................... Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ ................................................. N. Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ ......................................................... Delaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ ..................................................... Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Margate City, NJ ............................................. Metedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ ................................................ N. Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ ....................................................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ ........................................................ Little Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ ..................................................... Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA ......................................................... Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD ....................................... Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC ................................................ Northwest Harbor (East Channel), Patapsco River, MD ....................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. dates. coordinates. dates/coordinates. coordinates. 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63079 TABLE 5—Continued [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates] Table to § 165.506 section 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. (b.) 12 ........................................ (b.) 16 ........................................ (b.) 20 ........................................ (b.) 22 ........................................ (c.) 9 .......................................... (c.) 18 ........................................ (c.) 23 ........................................ Potomac River, Fairview Beach, Charles County, MD ......................... Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD ........................................... Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC ................................................ Potomac River, Prince William County, VA .......................................... North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (safety zone A) ................... Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA ............................................. Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA ........................................ Each year, organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit. The enforcement period for these safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the COTP or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander on scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23. This rule provides for the safety of life on navigable waters during the events. The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this document. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 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. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 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, the rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount of time VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Revision (date/coordinates) Location Jkt 238001 that vessels will be restricted from regulated areas, and the small size of these areas that are usually positioned away from high vessel traffic zones. Generally vessels would not be precluded from getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas currently located in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance notifications would also be made to the local maritime community by issuance of Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine information and facsimile broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications to the public for most events will typically be made by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Coast Guard anticipates that these special local regulated areas and safety zones will only be enforced one to three times per year. 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 certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated areas or safety zones may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above this rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. However this rule will affect the following entities some of which may be small entities: The owners and operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in these regulated areas during the times the zones are enforced. These special local regulated areas and safety zones will not have a PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 dates. dates. dates. dates/coordinates. dates. dates. dates. significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring to the extent possible while ensuring the safety of event participants and spectators. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in many of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the regulated area. Generally, blanket permission to enter, remain in, or transit through these regulated areas will be given, except during the period that the Coast Guard patrol vessel is present. Before the enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories widely. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it. 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 questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 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 would 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 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63080 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 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 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. 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. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 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 would 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 made a preliminary determination 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 implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 that apply to organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States. Some marine events by their nature may introduce potential for adverse impact on the safety or other interest of waterway users or waterfront infrastructure within or close proximity to the event area. The category of water activities includes but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat racing, swimming events, crew VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 racing, and sail board racing. This section of the rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are not required for this section of the rule. This rule involves implementation of regulations at 33 CFR part 165 that establish safety zones on navigable waters of the United States for fireworks events. These safety zones are enforced for the duration of fireworks display events. The fireworks are generally launched from or immediately adjacent to navigable waters of the United States. The category of activities includes fireworks launched from barges or at the shoreline that generally rely on the use of navigable waters as a safety buffer. Fireworks displays may introduce potential hazards such as accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris. This section of the rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. A environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. List of Subjects 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows: PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. 2. Revise section 100.501 to read as follows: ■ § 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Fifth Coast Guard District. The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed in the Table to § 100.501. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in the Table to PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 100.501. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF– FM marine band radio. (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section: (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port to enforce these regulations. (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels. (4) Regulated area as used in this section means an area where Special local regulations apply to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays, rivers and oceans. Regulated areas include all waters of a specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where Coast Guard enforces Special local regulations. Boundaries may be described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983. (b) Marine Event Patrol. The Coast Guard may assign a marine event patrol, as described in § 100.40 of this part, to each regulated event listed in the table. Additionally, a PATCOM may be assigned to oversee the patrol. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted on VHF–FM Channel 16. The PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. Only designated marine event participants and their vessels and official patrol vessels are authorized to enter the regulated area. (c) Special local regulations—(1) Controls on vessel movement. The PATCOM or designated marine event patrol may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall: (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed. (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol. (iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course. (3) Race Area. This is an area described by a line bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a race area within the regulated area defined by this part. Only event sponsor designated participants or designated participating vessels and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area. Persons or vessel operators may request authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF–FM Channel 16. (4) Spectator Area. This is an area described by a line bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a spectator area within the regulated area defined by this part. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. All spectator vessels shall be anchored or operate at a No Wake Speed within the designated spectator area. On scene designated PATCOM representatives will direct spectator vessels to the spectator area. Spectators may contact the PATCOM to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the regulated area at safe speed and without loitering. (5) Buffer Area. This is a neutral zone that surrounds the perimeter of a Race Area or Marine Event Area within the regulated area described by this part. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize potential collision conflicts with marine event participants or race boats and spectator vessels or nearby transiting vessels. This zone provides separation between a Race Area or Marine Event Area and a specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in the vicinity of the Special local regulated area for marine event. (6) Spectators. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may contact the VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PATCOM to request permission to either enter the Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators may enter the Spectator Area or must pass directly through the regulated area as instructed by PATCOM at safe speed and without loitering. (d) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port zone, please see subpart 3.25 of this chapter. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271– 4940. (2) Coast Guard Sector MarylandNational Capital Region—Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576–2525. (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—Captain of the Port Zone, Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483–8567. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone North Carolina: (877) 229–0770 or (910) 362–4015. (e) Application for marine events. The application requirements of § 100.15 of this part apply to all marine events listed in the Table to § 100.501. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above. (f) Enforcement periods. The enforcement periods for each of the Special local regulations listed in the Table to § 100.501 of this section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in its table. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (g) Regulations for specific marine events—(1) Marine event (b.) 7, U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show. Severn River spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area described in TABLE TO 100.501 (b.) 7 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this spectator area for commercial small PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 63081 passenger vessel use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster at (410) 263–7973 or email harbormaster@annapolis.gov to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 7 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the PATCOM on VHF–FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event will restrict access to the following Annapolis Harbor, MD, anchorage grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.159(a)(2) through (4): Middle Ground Anchorage, South Anchorage, and Naval Anchorage for Small Craft. (2) Marine event (b.) 23, Baltimore Air Show. Patapsco River spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area described in TABLE TO 100.501 (b.) 23 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522–7300 or email info@ sailbaltimore.org to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the PATCOM on VHF–FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event will E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63082 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations restrict access to the following Baltimore Harbor, MD, anchorage grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.158(1)(1) through (4): Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage; Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage; Anchorage No. 3 Upper, general anchorage; and Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general anchorage. TABLE TO § 100.501 [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone June—1st Sunday ..... Atlantic County Day at the Bay. Atlantic County, New Jersey. 2 ........... May—3rd Sunday; September—3rd Saturday. Annual Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon. Escape from Fort Delaware Triathlon, Inc. 3 ........... June—last Saturday .. Westville Parade of Lights. Borough of Westville and Westville Power Boat. 4 ........... June—4th Sunday .... OPA Atlantic City Grand Prix. Offshore Performance Assn. (OPA). 5 ........... July—on or about July 4th. U.S. holiday celebrations. City of Philadelphia ... 6 ........... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 ........... August—2nd Friday, Saturday and Sunday.. Point Pleasant OPA/ NJ Offshore Grand Prix. Offshore Performance Association (OPA) and New Jersey Offshore Racing Assn. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay, adjacent to Somers Point, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn along the following boundaries: The area is bounded to the north by the shoreline along John F. Kennedy Park and Somers Point, New Jersey; bounded to the east by the State Route 52 bridge; bounded to the south by a line that runs along latitude 39°18′00″ N., and bounded to the west by a line that runs along longitude 074°37′00″ W. All waters of the Delaware River between Pea Patch Island and Delaware City, Delaware, bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°36′35.7″ N., longitude 075°35′25.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude 39°34′57.3″ N., longitude 075°33′23.1″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°34′11.9″ N., longitude 075°34′28.6″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°35′52.4″ N., longitude 075°36′33.9″ W., thence to point of origin. All waters of Big Timber Creek in Westville, New Jersey from shoreline to shoreline bounded on the south from the Route 130 Bridge and to the north by the entrance of the Delaware River. Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean encompassed within the following areas: Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°24′45″ W., thence east to latitude 39°21′08″ N., longitude 074°24′32″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°20′21.5″ N., longitude 074°27′04.6″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′45.6″ N., longitude 074°27′11.6″ W., thence northeast parallel to shoreline to point of origin. Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°21′46″ N., longitude 074°24′35″ W., thence east to latitude 39°21′06″ N., longitude 074°24′06″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°20′06″ N., longitude 074°27′20″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′40.6″ N., longitude 074°27′31.5″ W., thence northeast along the shoreline to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°21′05.6″ N., longitude 074°24′05.8″ W., thence east to latitude 39°20′52.1″ N., longitude 074°23′53.9″ W., thence southeast to latitude 39°19′51.6″ N., longitude 074°27′16.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°20′05.6″ N., longitude 074°27′20″ W., thence northeast to point of origin. The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean encompassed within the following areas: Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°03′20″ W., thence east to latitude 39°59′28″ N., longitude 074°02′15″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°56′41″ N., longitude 074°02′55″ W., thence west to latitude 39°56′45″ N., longitude 074°03′52″ W., thence north parallel to shoreline to point of origin. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63083 TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. Event Sponsor May—3rd weekend, Saturday and Sunday. New Jersey Offshore Grand Prix. 8 ........... August—3rd Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunder Over the Atlantic City Chamber Boardwalk Air show. of Commerce. 9 ........... October—1st Monday (Columbus Day). U.S. holiday celebrations. City of Philadelphia ... 10 ......... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 7 ........... December 31st (New Year’s Eve). U.S. holiday celebrations. City of Philadelphia ... 11 ......... September—2nd, 3rd or 4th Sunday. Ocean City Air Show Ocean City, NJ .......... VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Offshore Performance Assn. & New Jersey Offshore Racing Assn. Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Location/Special local regulation area Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40°00′00″ N., longitude 074°03′31″ W., thence east to latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°02′00″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°56′28″ N., longitude 074°02′43″ W., thence west to latitude 39°56′31″ N., longitude 074°04′10″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°59′41″ N., longitude 074°01′59″ W., thence east to latitude 39°59′39″ N., longitude 074°01′48″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°56′27″ N., longitude 074°02′29″ W., thence west to latitude 39°56′28″ N., longitude 074°02′43″ W., thence north to point of origin. Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean encompassed within the following areas: Race area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40°05′40″ N., longitude 074°01′59″ W., thence southeast to latitude 40°05′34″ N., longitude 074°01′40″ W., thence south to latitude 40°03′54″ N., longitude 074°02′07″ W., thence west to latitude 40°03′56″ N., longitude 074°02′24″ W., thence north and parallel to shoreline to point of origin. Buffer area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40°05′55″ N., longitude 074°02′02″ W., thence southeast to latitude 40°05′44″ N., longitude 074°01′28″ W., thence south to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°02′01″ W., thence west to latitude 40°03′44″ N., longitude 074°02′36″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40°05′44″ N., longitude 074°01′27″ W., thence east to latitude 40°05′42″ N., longitude 074°01′20″ W., thence southwest to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°01′55″ W., thence west to latitude 40°03′42″ N., longitude 074°02′01″ W., thence north to point of origin. The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn between the following points: From a point along the shoreline at latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°25′04″ W., thence southeasterly to latitude 39°21′08″ N., longitude 074°24′48″ W., thence southwesterly to latitude 39°20′16″ N., longitude 074°27′17″ W., thence northwesterly to a point along the shoreline at latitude 39°20′44″ N., longitude 074°27′31″ W., thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′31″ N., longitude 074°25′04″ W. The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. All waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°15′57″ N., longitude 074°35′09″ W., thence northeast to latitude 39°16′34″ N., longitude 074°33′54″ W., thence southeast to latitude 39°16′17″ N., longitude 074°33′29″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°15′40″ N., longitude 074°34′46″ W., thence northwest to point of origin, near Ocean City, NJ. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63084 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] No. Enforcement period(s) 1 12 ......... June—4th Sunday and August 2nd or 3rd Sunday. September—2nd or 3rd Saturday and Sunday. Event Sponsor Atlantic City International Triathlon. Location/Special local regulation area Atlantic City, NJ ........ All waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°21′20″ N., longitude 074°27′18″ W., thence northeast to latitude 39°21′27.47″ N., longitude 074°27′10.31″ W., thence northeast to latitude 39°21′33″ N., longitude 074°26′57″ W., thence northwest to latitude 39°21′37″ N., longitude 074°27′03″ W., thence southwest to latitude 39°21′29.88″ N., longitude 074°27′14.31″ W., thence south to latitude 39°21′19″ N., longitude 074°27′22″ W., thence east to latitude 39°21′18.14″ N., longitude 074°27′19.25″ W., thence north to point of origin, near Atlantic City, NJ. (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone March—4th or last Saturday; or April— 1st Saturday. USNA Safety at Sea Seminar. U.S. Naval Academy 2 ........... April and May—every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. USNA Crew Races ... U.S. Naval Academy 3 ........... July—3rd, 4th or last Saturday, or Sunday. Middle River Dinghy Poker Run. Norris Trust Foundation. 4 ........... May—1st Sunday ...... Nanticoke River Swim and Triathlon. Nanticoke River Swim and Triathlon, Inc. 5 ........... May— the Saturday before Memorial Day. Chestertown Tea Chestertown Tea Party Re-enactment. Party Festival. 6 ........... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 ........... May—3rd Friday, Saturday and Sunday. June 2nd or 3rd Friday, Saturday and Sunday. May—Tuesday and Wednesday before Memorial Day (observed). Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival. Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival, Inc. USNA Blue Angels Air Show. U.S. Naval Academy 7 ........... VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by the Naval Academy (SR– 450) Bridge and bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from Triton Light at latitude 38°58′53.0″ N., longitude 076°28′34.4″ W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58.7″ N., longitude 076°27′38.9″ W. All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south shoreline at latitude 39°00′58″ N., longitude 076°31′32″ W., thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°01′11″ N., longitude 076°31′10″ W. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″ W., thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58″ N., longitude 076°27′41″ W. The waters of Middle River, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded to the north by a line drawn along latitude 39°19′33″ N., and bounded to the south by a line drawn from latitude 39°17′24.4″ N., longitude 076°23′53.3″ W., thence east to latitude 39°18′06.4″ N., longitude 076°23′10.9″ W., including all western tributaries that join Middle River, including Dark Head Creek, Hopkins Creek, Norman Creek, Hogpen Creek and Sue Creek, located in Baltimore County, at Essex, MD. All waters of the Nanticoke River, including Bivalve Channel and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at latitude 38°18′38.8″ N., longitude 075°53′31.8″ W., thence westerly to latitude 38°18′39.8″ N., longitude 075°55′00″ W., thence northeasterly to latitude 38°19′57.7″ N., longitude 075°53′47.7″ W., thence easterly to latitude 38°19′42.3″ N., longitude 075°52′59.4″ W. All waters of the Chester River, within a line connecting the following positions: Latitude 39°12′27″ N., longitude 076°03′46″ W., thence to latitude 39°12′19″ N., longitude 076°03′53″ W., thence to latitude 39°12′15″ N., longitude 076°03′41″ W., thence to latitude 39°12′26″ N., longitude 076°03′38″ W., thence to the point of origin at latitude 39°12′27″ N., longitude 076°03′46″ W., located at Chestertown, MD. The waters of the Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded upstream by the Francis Scott Key Bridge and downstream by the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC. All waters of the Severn River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn along the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N., longitude 076°28′49″ W., thence southeast to a point 1500 yards ESE of Chinks Point, MD at latitude 38°57′41″ N., longitude 076°27′36″ W., thence northeast to Greenbury Point at latitude 38°58′27.7″ N., longitude 076°27′16.4″ W. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63085 TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. Event Sponsor June—2nd Sunday ... The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, Inc. 9 ........... June—3rd, 4th or last Saturday or July— 2nd or 3rd Saturday. Maryland Swim for Life. District of Columbia Aquatics Club. 10 ......... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 8 ........... June—last Saturday and Sunday or July—2nd Saturday and Sunday. Bo Bowman Memorial—Sharptown Regatta. Carolina Virginia Racing Assn. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Location/Special local regulation area Spectator area: All waters of the Severn River bounded by a line commencing at latitude 38°58′38.2″ N., longitude 076°27′56.9″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°58′24.9″ N., longitude 076°27′47.6″ W., thence west to latitude 38°58′22.3″ N., longitude 076°27′54.5″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°58′28.3″ N., longitude 076°28′11″ W., thence east to point of origin. This area is located generally in the center portion of Middle Ground Anchorage, Severn River, MD. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in § 100.501 paragraph (g)(1). The waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′36.6″ N., longitude 076°23′55″ W., thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14.2″ N., longitude 076°19′57.3″ W.; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′18.4″ N., longitude 076°24′28.2″ W., thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′39.2″ N., longitude 076°20′8.8″ W. The waters of the Chester River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line drawn along latitude 39°10′16″ N., near the Chester River Channel Buoy 35 (LLN–26795) and bounded on the north at latitude 39°12′30″ N., parallel with Maryland S.R. 213 Highway Bridge. Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the Nanticoke River encompassed within the following areas: Race area: All waters of the Nanticoke River commencing at a point at latitude 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′44″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°33′03″ N., longitude 075°42′45″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°32′46″ N., longitude 075°43′08″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°32′45″ N., longitude 075°43′07″ W., thence northeast to the point of origin. Race boat/participant access area: Located southwest and down river from the race area. From shoreline to shoreline and bound by a line commencing at latitude 38°32′37″ N., longitude 075°43′14″ W., thence northwest across the river to latitude 38°32′41.5″ N., longitude 075°43′19.3″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°32′46″ N., longitude 075°43′14″ W., thence southeast along the Route 313 bridge to latitude 38°32′41.7″ N., longitude 075°43′08.2″ W., thence southwest to point of origin. Buffer area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by a line connecting the following points: Commencing at latitude 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′39″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°32′42″ N., longitude 075°43′07″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°32′47″ N., longitude 075°43′13″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°33′07.5″ N., longitude 75°42′46″ W., thence southwest to the point of origin. Spectator area: All waters of the Nanticoke River bounded by the following points: Located northeast and up-river from the race area. From shoreline to shoreline and bound by a line commencing at latitude 38°33′08.5″ N., longitude 075°42′33.6″ W., thence southeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 38°33′02″ N., longitude 075°42′39″ W., thence across the river northwest to latitude 38°33′07.4″ N., longitude 075°42′46″ W., thence northeast along the shoreline to latitude 38°33′13″ N., longitude 075°42′41.5″ W., thence southeast across the river to point of origin. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63086 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. 11 ......... 12 ......... 13 ......... Event Sponsor May/June—Saturday Rock Hall and Water- Kinetic Endeavors, and Sunday after man’s Triathlon LLC. Memorial Day (obSwims. served); and October—1st Saturday and Sunday. September—2nd Sat- Catholic Charities Associated Catholic urday or the SaturDragon Boat Races. Charities, Inc. day after Labor Day. (biennial, even years). June—3rd, 4th or last Baltimore Dragon Baltimore Dragon Saturday or Sunday. Boat Challenge. Boat Club. May—2nd, 3rd, 4th or last Saturday or Sunday. June—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday or Sunday. Oxford-Bellevue Sharkfest Swim. Enviro-Sports Productions Inc. 15 ......... June—1st Sunday ..... Washington’s Crossing: Swim Across the Potomac. Wave One Swimming 16 ......... October—last Saturday; or November—1st or 2nd Saturday. The MRE Tug of War Maritime Republic of Eastport. 17 ......... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 14 ......... December—2nd Saturday or Sunday. Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. Eastport Yacht Club .. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Location/Special local regulation area The waters of Rock Hall Harbor from shoreline to shoreline, bounded by a line drawn from latitude 39°07′58.9″ N., longitude 076°15′02″ W., thence southeast and parallel along the harbor breakwall to latitude 39°07′50.1″ N., longitude 076°14′41.7″ W., located at Rock Hall, MD. The waters of the Patapsco River, within the Inner Harbor, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°36′30″ W., located at Baltimore, MD. The waters of Patapsco River, Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore, MD, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°35′00″ W. and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°36′42″ W. The waters of the Tred Avon River from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°42′25″ N., longitude 076°10′45″ W., thence south to latitude 38°41′37″ N., longitude 076°10′26″ W., and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°41′58″ N., longitude 076°11′04″ W., thence south to latitude 38°41′25″ N., longitude 076°10′49″ W., thence east to latitude 38°41′25″ N., longitude 076°10′30″ W., located at Oxford, MD. The waters of the Potomac River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn that originates at Jones Point Park, VA at the west shoreline latitude 38°47′35″ N., longitude 077°02′22″ W., thence east to latitude 38°47′12″ N., longitude 077°00′58″ W., at east shoreline near National Harbor, MD. The regulated area is bounded to the south by a line drawn originating at George Washington Memorial Parkway highway overpass and Cameron Run, west shoreline latitude 38°47′23″ N., longitude 077°03′03″ W., thence east to latitude 38°46′52″ N., longitude 077°01′13″ W., at east shoreline near National Harbor, MD. The waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from either side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38°58′36″ N., longitude 076°29′04.7″ W. at Annapolis City Dock, thence to a position at latitude 38°58′25″ N., longitude 076°28′52.4″ W., at Eastport, MD shoreline, near the foot of 2nd Street. All waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River, shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from Triton Light, at latitude 38°58′53.1″ N., longitude 076°28′34.3″ W., thence southwest to Horn Point, at 38°58′20.9″ N., longitude 076°28′27.1″ W., and bounded on the west by a line drawn along 076°30′00″ W., that crosses the western end of Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63087 TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 18 ......... Memorial Day weekend—Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; or Labor Day weekend— Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; or October— last Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 19 ......... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES No. May—1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday; October—1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Event Sponsor Location/Special local regulation area NAS Patuxent River Air Expo. NAS Patuxent River .. Ocean City Maryland Offshore Grand Prix. Offshore Performance Assn. Racing, LLC. All waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, Maryland, located between Fishing Point and base of break wall marking the entrance to East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 14), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°17′39″ N., longitude 076°25′47″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°17′47″ N., longitude 076°26′00″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°18′09″ N., longitude 076°25′40″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°18′00″ N., longitude 076°25′25″ W., located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. All waters of Chesapeake Bay, located approximately 500 yards north of break wall marking entrance to Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 32), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°16′53.9″ N., longitude 076°23′29.2″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′40″ N., longitude 076°23′05″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′19″ N., longitude 076°23′25″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°16′30.4″ N., longitude 076°23′44.9″ W., located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. All waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, Maryland, located between Hog Point and Cedar Point, located approximately 200 yards north of shoreline at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The area is bound by a line drawn from point commencing at latitude 38°18′41″ N., longitude 076°23′43″ W., thence east to latitude 38°18′16″ N., longitude 076°22′35″ W., thence south to latitude 38°18′12″ N., longitude 076°22′37″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°18′36″ N., longitude 076°23′46″ W., thence to point of origin. Regulated enforcement area: All waters of North Atlantic Ocean bounded within the following designated areas. Race area: All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at latitude 38°20′06.33″ N., longitude 075°04′39.09″ W., thence east to latitude 38°20′03.75″ N., longitude 075°04′27.46″ W., thence north and parallel to Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38°21′32″ N., longitude 075°03′46.57″ W., thence west to shoreline at latitude 38°21′34.58″ N., longitude 075°04′00.95″ W., thence south to the point of origin. Buffer area: 500 yards in all directions surrounding the ‘‘Race area’’. All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude 38°21′52″ N., longitude 075°04′09″ W., thence east to latitude 38°21′44″ N., longitude 075°03′21″ W., thence southwest and parallel to Ocean City shoreline latitude 38°19′47″ N., longitude 075°04′15″ W., thence west to the shoreline at latitude 38°19′55″ N., longitude 075°04′57″ W. Spectator area: Vessel operation restricted to operate at No Wake Speed. All waters of North Atlantic Ocean commencing at latitude 38°20′01″ N., longitude 075°04′08.4″ W., thence east to latitude 38°19′58″ N., longitude 075°03′57″ W., thence north and parallel to Ocean City shoreline to latitude 38°21′26″ N., longitude 075°03′16″ W., thence west to shoreline at latitude 38°21′29″ N., longitude 075°03′27.8″ W., thence south to the point of origin. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63088 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 Event 20 ......... June—1st, 2nd or 3rd Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Ocean City Air Show 21 ......... Memorial Day weekCambridge Classic end (Saturday and Powerboat Race. Sunday). July—last Saturday or Sunday. Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Association. 22 ......... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES No. July—4th or last Saturday and Sunday. Southern Maryland Boat Club. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Sponsor Southern Maryland Boat Club Summer Regatta. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Frm 00038 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Location/Special local regulation area All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within an area bounded by the following coordinates: Commencing at a point near the shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street, Ocean City, MD, latitude 38°21′48.8″ N., longitude 075°04′10″ W., thence eastward to latitude 38°21′32″ N., longitude 075°03′12″ W., thence south to latitude 38°19′22.7″ N., longitude 075°04′09.5″ W., thence west to latitude 38°19′38.5″ N., longitude 075°05′05.4″ W., thence north along the shoreline to point of origin, located adjacent to Ocean City, MD. Regulated enforcement area: All waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River west and south of a line commencing at Great Marsh Point, latitude 38°35′06″ N., longitude 076°04′40.5″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N., longitude 076°04′23.7″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°35′42.2″ N., longitude 076°04′51.1″ W. at Hambrooks Bar Light LLNR 24995, thence southwest to latitude 38°35′34.2″ N., longitude 076°05′12.3″ W., terminating at the Hambrooks Bay breakwall as it intersects the shoreline. Race area: Located within the waters of Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River, in an area bound to the north by the Hambrooks Bay breakwall and bounded to the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°04′42″ W. The actual placement of the Race Area will be determined by the marine event sponsor within the designated boundaries described in this section. Buffer area: All waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River (with the exception of the Race Area designated by the marine event sponsor) bound to the north by the breakwall and continuing along a line drawn from the east end of breakwall located at latitude 38°35′27.6″ N., longitude 076°04′50.1″ W., thence east to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N., longitude 076°04′23.7″ W., thence southwest to Great Marsh Point located at latitude 38°35′06″ N., longitude 076°04′40.6″ W. Spectator area: All waters of the Choptank River, eastward and outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall, thence bound by line that commences at latitude 38°35′25″ N., longitude 076°04′51″ W., thence east to latitude 38°35′22″ N., longitude 076°04′36″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°35′19″ N. longitude 076°04′33″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°35′22.7″ N. longitude 076°04′23.7″ W. All waters of Breton Bay, immediately adjacent to Leonardtown, MD shoreline, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded to the east by a line drawn along latitude 38°16′43″ N., and bounded to the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°38′29.5″ W., located at Leonardtown, MD. Race area: The race area is rectangular in shape measuring approximately 200 yards by 870 yards. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°17′07.2″ N., longitude 076°38′17.3″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′55.3″ N., longitude 076°37′48″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′50.1″ N., longitude 076°37′51.3″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°17′01.9″ N., longitude 076°38′21″ W., thence northeast to point of origin. Buffer area: The area surrounds the entire race area described in the preceding paragraph of this section. This area is rectangular in shape and provides a buffer of approximately 125 yards around the perimeter of the race area. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°17′12″ N., longitude 076°38′19.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′57″ N., longitude 076°37′40.5″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′44.8″ N., longitude 076°37′48.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°17′00.2″ N., longitude 076°38′27.8″ W., thence northeast to point of origin. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63089 TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. 23 ......... Event October —Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Columbus Day (observed). (biennial, even years). Sponsor Baltimore Air Show ... Historic Ships in Baltimore, Inc. Location/Special local regulation area Spectator area: A. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′52.1″ N., longitude 076°38′14.2″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°16′54″ N., longitude 076°38′12.5″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′48.6″ N., longitude 076°37′59.3″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′47.4″ N., longitude 076°37′59.3″ W., thence northwest along the shoreline to point of origin. B. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′59.1″ N., longitude 076°37′45.6″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′57.1″ N., longitude 076°37′40.2″ W., thence southwest to latitude 38°16′54.3″ N., longitude 076°37′41.9″ W., thence southeast to latitude 38°16′51.8″ N., longitude 076°37′36.4″ W., thence northeast to latitude 38°16′55.2″ N., longitude 076°37′34.2″ W., thence northwest to latitude 38°16′59.2″ N., longitude 076°37′37.2″ W., thence west to latitude 38°17′01.7″ N., longitude 076°37′43.7″ W., thence south to point of origin. C. The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′47.2″ N., longitude 076°37′54.8″ W., thence south to latitude 38°16′43.3″ N., longitude 076°37′55.2″ W., thence east to latitude 38°16′43.2″ N., longitude 076°37′47.8″ W., thence north to latitude 38°16′44.7″ N., longitude 076°37′48.5″ W., thence northwest to point of origin. Regulated area: All waters of the Patapsco River, within an area bounded by a line connecting position latitude 39°16′00″ N., longitude 076°36′30″ W., thence east to latitude 39°16′00″ N., longitude 076°33′00″ W., thence south to latitude 39°14′30″ N., longitude 076°33′00″ W., thence west to latitude 39°14′30″ N., longitude 076°36′30″ W., thence north to point of origin, located between Port Covington and Seagirt Marine Terminal, Baltimore, MD. Spectator Area: All waters of Patapsco River located between the northern boundary defined by a line drawn from the vicinity of North Locust Point Marine Terminal, Pier 1 thence east to Canton Industrial area, Pier 5; the south boundary is defined by a line drawn from vicinity of Whetstone Point thence east to Lazaretto Point. This area is located generally where Northwest Harbor, East Channel joins Patapsco River, Fort McHenry Channel, near Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, MD. This area is bound by a line to the north commencing at position latitude 39°16′01″ N., longitude 076°34′46″ W., thence east to latitude 39°16′01″ N., longitude 076°34′09″ W., and bound by a line to the south commencing at position latitude 39°15′39″ N., longitude 076°35′23″ W., thence east to latitude 39°15′26″ N., longitude 076°34′03″ W. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in § 100.501 paragraph (g)(2). (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 ........... May—last Friday, Saturday and Sunday and/or June— 1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday. October—3rd and 4th weekend. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Blackbeard Festival, Battle of Hampton. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 City of Hampton ........ Frm 00039 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline to shoreline bounded to the north by the I–64 Bridge over the Hampton River and bounded to the south by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′24″ W., thence west across the Hampton River to finger pier at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′28″ W. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63090 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. Event Sponsor June—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday or 2nd Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Norfolk Harborfest ..... Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. 3 ........... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 2 ........... June—2nd or 3rd Saturday. Cock Island Race ...... Portsmouth Boat Club & City of Portsmouth, VA. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Location/Special local regulation area Spectator Vessel Anchorage Areas—Area A: Located in the upper reaches of the Hampton River, bounded to the south by a line drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 37°01′46.6″ N., longitude 076°20′21.3″ W., thence east across the river to latitude 37°01′42.6″ N., longitude 076°20′12.3″ W., and bounded to the north by the I–64 Bridge over the Hampton River. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys. Area B: Located along the eastern side of the Hampton River channel, south of the route 60/143 bridge and Joy’s Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline that fronts the Riverside Health Center. Bounded by the shoreline and a line drawn between the following points: Latitude 37°01′27.6″ N., longitude 076°20′23.1″ W., thence south to latitude 37°01′22.9″ N., longitude 076°20′26.1″ W. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys. The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the north corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36°50′51.6″ N., longitude 076°18′07.9″ W., and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N., longitude 076°17′51″ W.; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N., longitude 076°18′07.7″ W., to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6″ N., longitude 076°17′54.1″ W.; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36°50′13.2″ N., longitude 076°17′44.8″ W., and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″ N., longitude 076°17′37.5″ W.; and to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5″ N., longitude 076°17′14.5″ W., and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 076°17′10″ W. The waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the northern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude 36°50′51.6″ N., longitude 076°18′07.9″ W. and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N., longitude 076°17′51″ W.; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, Virginia, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N., longitude 076°18′07.7″ W., to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6″ N., longitude 076°17′54.1″ W.; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, Virginia at latitude 36°50′13.2″ N., longitude 076°17′44.8″ W., and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″ N., longitude 076°17′37.5″ W.; and bounded to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5″ N., longitude 076°17′14.5″ W., and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 076°17′10″ W. E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63091 TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] No. Enforcement period(s) 1 4 ........... June—last Saturday or July—1st Saturday. 5 ........... Location/Special local regulation area RRBA Spring Radar Shootout. Rappahannock River Boaters Association (RRBA). July—last Wednesday and following Friday; or August—1st Wednesday and following Friday. Pony Penning Swim .. Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department. 6 ........... August 1st or 2nd Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hampton Cup Regatta. Hampton Cup Regatta Boat Club. 7 ........... asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Sponsor September 1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday or 2nd Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hampton Virginia Bay Days Festival. Hampton Bay Days Inc. 8 ........... September—last Sunday or October— 1st or 2nd Sunday. Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races. City of Poquoson ...... All waters of Rappahannock River, adjacent to Layton, VA, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the west by a line running along longitude 076°58′30″ W., and bounded on the east by a line running along longitude 076°56′00″ W. Buffer area: The waters of Rappahannock River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines described in this section. Spectator area: The regulated area cannot accommodate spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separation between race course and other vessels. Spectators are encouraged to view the race from points along the adjacent shoreline. The waters of Assateague Channel from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the east by a line drawn from latitude 37°55′01″ N., longitude 075°22′40″ W., thence south to latitude 37°54′50″ N., longitude 075°22′46″ W.; and to the southwest by a line drawn from latitude 37°54′54″ N., longitude 075°23′00″ W., thence east to latitude 37°54′49″ N., longitude 075°22′49″ W. Regulated enforcement area—All waters of Mill Creek, adjacent and north of Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. The regulated area includes the following areas: Race area: All waters within the following boundaries: to the north, a line drawn along latitude 37°01′03″ N., to the east a line drawn along longitude 076°18′30″ W., to the south a line drawn parallel with the Fort Monroe shoreline, and west boundary is parallel with the Route 258— East Mercury Boulevard Bridge-causeway. Buffer area A: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude 37°00′43″ N., longitude 076°18′54″ W., thence north along the causeway to latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′52″ W., thence southwest to latitude 37°01′00″ N., longitude 076°18′54″ W., thence south to Route 143 causeway at latitude 37°00′44″ N., longitude 076°18′58″ W., thence east along the shoreline to point of origin. Buffer area B: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 37°01′08″ N., longitude 076°18′49″ W., thence east to latitude 37°01′08″ N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence south to latitude 37°00′33″ N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence west to latitude 37°00′33″ N., longitude 076°18′30″ W., thence north to latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′30″ W., thence west to latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°18′49″ W., thence north to point of origin. Spectator area: All waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 37°01′08″ N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence east to latitude 37°01′08″ N., longitude 076°18′14″ W., thence south to latitude 37°00′54″ N., longitude 076°18′14″ W., thence southwest to latitude 37°00′37″ N., longitude 076°18′23″ W., thence north to point of origin. The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline to shoreline bounded to the north by the I–64 Bridge over the Hampton River and bounded to the south by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′24″ W., thence west to the finger pier across the river at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03″ N., longitude 076°20′28″ W. The waters of the Back River, Poquoson, Virginia. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Event Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63092 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 100.501—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983] Enforcement period(s) 1 No. 9 ........... Event June—3rd Saturday and Sunday or 4th Saturday and Sunday. Sponsor Mattaponi Drag Boat Race. Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad and Dive Team. Location/Special local regulation area Race area: The area is bounded on the north by a line drawn along latitude 37°06′30″ N., bounded on the south by a line drawn along latitude 37°06′15″ N., bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°18′52″ W. and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°19′30″ W. Buffer area: The waters of Back River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines, and 100 yards outwards from the north and south boundary lines described in this section. Spectator area: Is located along the south boundary line of the buffer area described in this section and continues to the south for 300 yards. All waters of Mattaponi River immediately adjacent to Rainbow Acres Campground, King and Queen County, Virginia. The regulated area includes a section of the Mattaponi River approximately three-quarter mile long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076°52′43″ W., near the mouth of Mitchell Hill Creek, and bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076°53′41″ W. just north of Wakema, Virginia. Buffer area: The waters of Mattaponi River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines described in this section. Spectator area: The regulated area cannot accommodate spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separation between race course and other vessels. Spectators are encouraged to view the race from points along the adjacent shoreline. (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone 1 ........... September—4th or last Saturday and or Sunday. Swim the Loop and Motts Channel Sprint. Without Limits Coaching, Inc. 2 ........... September—3rd, 4th or last Saturday; October—last Saturday; November— 1st and or 2nd Saturday. August—2nd Saturday. Wilmington YMCA Triathlon. Wilmington, NC, YMCA. The Crossing ............. Organization to Support the Arts, Infrastructure, and Learning on Lake Gaston, AKA O’SAIL. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 3 ........... 1 As All waters surrounding Harbor Island, NC including Intracoastal waterway, Lees Cut, Banks Channel and Motts Channel. Enforcement area extends approximately 100 yards from the shoreline of Harbor Island and is bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 34°12′55″ N., longitude 077°48′59″ W., thence northeast to latitude 34°13′16″ N., longitude 077°48′39″ W., thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06″ N., longitude 077°48′18″ W., thence east to latitude 34°13′12″ N., longitude 077°47′41″ W., thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06″ N., longitude 077°47′33″ W., thence south to latitude 34°12′31″ N., longitude 077°47′47″ W., thence southwest to latitude 34°12′11″ N., longitude 077°48′01″ W., thence northwest to latitude 34°12′29″ N., longitude 077°48′29″ W., thence north to latitude 34°12′44″ N., longitude 077°48′32″ W., thence northwest to point of origin. All waters of Motts Channel, from shoreline to shoreline and between Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located at latitude 34°12′17.8″ N., longitude 077°48′09.1″ W., thence westward to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 30255), located at latitude 34°12′52.1″ N., longitude 077°48′53.5″ W. All waters of Lake Gaston, from shoreline to shoreline, directly under the length of Eaton Ferry Bridge (NC State Route 903), commencing at the southern bridge entrance at latitude 36°30′38″ N., longitude 077°57′53″ W., and extending to the northern bridge entrance at latitude 36°31′19″ N., longitude 077°57′33″ W., and bounded to the west by a line drawn parallel and 100 yards from and the western side of Eaton Ferry Bridge near Littleton, NC. noted in paragraph (f) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 3. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 4. Revise section 165.506 to read as follows: ■ § 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District. (a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 and the regulations in this section apply to the fireworks safety zones listed in the Table to § 165.506. These regulations will be enforced annually, for the duration of each fireworks event listed in the Table to § 165.506. In the case of inclement weather, the event may be conducted on the day following the date listed in the Table to § 165.506. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the enforcement period of the regulation with respect to each safety zone, the geographical area, and other details concerning the nature of the fireworks event will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF– FM marine band radio. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Coast Guard Patrol Commander or the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. Those personnel are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the safety zone. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges and launch sites on land that operate within the regulated areas contained in the Table to § 165.506 will have a sign affixed to the port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land immediately adjacent to the shoreline and facing the water labeled ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY’’. This will provide on scene notice that the safety zone will be enforced on that day. This notice will consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro reflective border. The word ‘‘DANGER’’ shall be 10 inch black block letters centered on the sign with the words ‘‘FIREWORKS’’ and ‘‘STAY AWAY’’ in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the word ‘‘DANGER’’ respectively on a white background. (2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the Fifth Coast Guard District will notify the public of the enforcement of these safety zones by all appropriate means to affect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public. Publication in the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is scheduled to begin, to notify the public. (c) Contact information. Questions about safety zones and related events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25. 63093 (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271– 4940. (2) Coast Guard Sector MarylandNational Capital Region—Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576–2525. (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—Captain of the Port Zone, Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483–8567. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone, Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229– 0770 or (910) 362–4015. (d) Enforcement periods. The safety zones in the Table to § 165.506 will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day a barge with a ‘‘FIREWORKS— DANGER—STAY AWAY’’ sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a ‘‘FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY’’ sign is posted on land adjacent to the shoreline, in a location listed in the Table to § 165.506. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zones during these enforcement periods unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene. The enforcement periods for each Safety Zone in the Table to § 165.506 of this section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in its table. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. TABLE TO § 165.506 [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 2 .............. Labor Day ....................... 3 .............. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 .............. July 2nd, 3rd or 4th ........ 4 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 5 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, or September 1st–2nd Saturday. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 North Atlantic Ocean, Bethany Beach, DE; Safety Zone. Indian River Bay, DE; Safety Zone. North Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, DE; Safety Zone. North Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ; Safety Zone. Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ; Safety Zone. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°32′08″ N., longitude 075°03′15″ W., adjacent to shoreline of Bethany Beach, DE. All waters of the Indian River Bay within a 700 yard radius of the fireworks launch location on the pier in approximate position latitude 38°36′42″ N., longitude 075°08′18″ W. All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°43′01.2″ N., longitude 075°04′21″ W., approximately 400 yards east of Rehoboth Beach, DE. The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39°06′19.5″ N., longitude 074°42′02.15″ W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon, NJ. The waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°44′50″ N., longitude 074°11′21″ W., approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ. Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63094 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] Number Enforcement period(s) 1 6 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 7 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 8 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. August—3rd Sunday. 9 .............. July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. August every Thursday; September 1st Thursday. July—2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. 10 ............ 11 ............ 12 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th. October—1st or 2nd Saturday. May—4th Saturday ........ 13 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 14 ............ September—3rd Saturday. 15 ............ September—3rd Saturday. 16 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; Columbus Day; December 31st, January 1st. 17 ............ July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th 18 ............ April 8th; July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; December 31st. Location Safety zone—regulated area North Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ; Safety Zone. Delaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ; Safety Zone. Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Margate City, NJ; Safety Zone. Metedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ; Safety Zone. The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 38°55′36″ N., longitude 074°55′26″ W., immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ. All waters of the Delaware Bay within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′00″ N., longitude 074°58′30″ W. All waters within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39°19′33″ N., longitude 074°31′28″ W., on the Intracoastal Waterway near Margate City, NJ. The waters of the Metedeconk River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch platform in approximate position latitude 40°03′24″ N., longitude 074°06′42″ W., near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ. North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ; Safety Zone. The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 39°20′58″ N., longitude 074°25′58″ W., and within 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at latitude 39°21′2″ N., longitude 074°25′06″ W., near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ. The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39°16′22″ N., longitude 074°33′54″ W., in the vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean City, NJ. All waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°47′33″ N., longitude 074°10′46″ W. North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ; Safety Zone. Barnegat Bay, Ocean Township, NJ; Safety Zone. Little Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ; Safety Zone. Delaware River, Chester, PA; Safety Zone. Delaware River, Essington, PA; Safety Zone. Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA; Safety Zone. N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City, NJ; Safety Zone. Rehoboth Bay, DE; Safety Zone. All waters of Little Egg Harbor within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°34′18″ N., longitude 074°14′43″ W., approximately 50 yards north of Parkers Island. All waters of the Delaware River near Chester, PA just south of the Commodore Barry Bridge within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position latitude 39°49′43.2″ N., longitude 075°22′42″ W. All waters of the Delaware River near Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum Island within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the approximate position latitude 39°51′18″ N., longitude 075°18′57″ W. All waters of Delaware River, adjacent to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA, bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line running east to west from points along the shoreline at latitude 39°56′31.2″ N., longitude 075°08′28.1″ W., thence to latitude 39°56′29.1″ N., longitude 075°07′56.5″ W., and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. All waters of N. Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of a fireworks barge located approximately at position latitude 39°08′49.5″ N., longitude 074°41′25.1″ W., near Sea Isle City, NJ. All waters within a 500 yard radius of a fireworks barge located at position latitude 38°41′21″ N., longitude 075°05′00″ W. at Rehoboth Bay near Dewey Beach, DE. (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone 1 .............. April—1st or 2nd Saturday. 2 .............. July 4th; December—1st and 2nd Saturday; December 31st. July—4th, or Saturday before or after Independence Day holiday. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 3 .............. 4 .............. December 31 .................. 5 .............. June 14th; July 4th; September—2nd Saturday; December 31st. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Washington Channel, Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone. Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD; Safety Zone. Middle River, Baltimore County, MD; Safety Zone. Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone. Northwest Harbor (East Channel), Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 All waters of the Upper Potomac River within 170 yards radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′20.3″ N., longitude 077°01′17.5″ W., located within the Washington Channel in Washington Harbor, DC. All waters of the Severn River and Spa Creek within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°58′41.76″ N., 076°28′34.2″ W., located near the entrance to Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD. All waters of the Middle River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′45″ N., longitude 076°23′49″ W., approximately 300 yards east of Rockaway Beach, near Turkey Point. All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°48′14″ N., 077°02′10″ W., located near the waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, Virginia. All waters of the Patapsco River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 39°15′55″ N., 076°34′35″ W., located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor. Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63095 TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] Number Enforcement period(s) 1 6 .............. May—2nd or 3rd Thursday or Friday; July 4th; December 31st. Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone. 7 .............. May—2nd or 3rd Thursday or Friday; July 4th December 31st. July 4th; December 31st Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone. Northwest Harbor (West Channel) Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone. Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD; Safety Zone. Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD; Safety Zone. 8 .............. 9 .............. 10 ............ July—4th, or Saturday before or after Independence Day holiday. July 3rd ........................... 11 ............ July 4th ........................... 12 ............ July—2nd, 3rd or last Saturday. 13 ............ May—last Saturday; July 4th. 14 ............ October—1st Saturday ... 15 ............ July—day before Independence Day holiday and July 4th; November—3rd Thursday, 3rd Saturday and last Friday; December— 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday. Sunday before or after July 4th, July 4th. 16 ............ 18 ............ June and July—Saturday before Independence Day holiday. July 3rd ........................... 19 ............ July 3rd ........................... 20 ............ July—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday. 21 ............ asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 17 ............ March through October, at the conclusion of evening MLB games at Washington Nationals Ball Park. June—last Saturday or July—1st Saturday; July—3rd, 4th or last Saturday or September—Saturday before Labor Day (observed). 22 ............ VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Location Safety zone—regulated area Choptank River, Cambridge, MD; Safety Zone. Potomac River, Fairview Beach, Charles County, MD; Safety Zone. Potomac River, Charles County, MD; Mount Vernon, Safety Zone. Dukeharts Channel, Potomac River, MD; Safety Zone. Potomac River, National Harbor, MD; Safety Zone. All waters of the Patapsco River within a 100 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′01″ N., longitude 076°36′31″ W., located at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southwest of pier 3. The waters of the Patapsco River within a 100 yard radius of approximate position latitude 39°17′04″ N., longitude 076°36′36″ W., located in Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1. All waters of the Patapsco River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′21″ N., longitude 076°34′38″ W., located adjacent to the West Channel of Northwest Harbor. All waters of the Patuxent River within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 38°19′17″ N., longitude 076°27′45″ W., approximately 800 feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD. All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′36″ N., longitude 076°31′30″ W., and within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′28″ N., longitude 076°31′29″ W., located near Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. All waters of the Choptank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Great Marsh Point, located at latitude 38°35′06″ N., longitude 076°04′46″ W. All waters of the Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°19′57″ N., longitude 077°14′40″ W., located north of the shoreline at Fairview Beach, Virginia. All waters of the Potomac River within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: latitude 38°42′30″ N., longitude 077°04′47″ W.; thence to latitude 38°42′18″ N., longitude 077°04′42″ W.; thence to latitude 38°42′11″ N., longitude 077°05′10″ W.; thence to latitude 38°42′22″ N., longitude 077°05′12″ W.; thence to point of origin located along the Potomac River shoreline at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Fairfax County, VA. All waters of the Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°13′27″ N., longitude 076°44′48″ W., located adjacent to Dukeharts Channel near Coltons Point, Maryland. All waters of the Potomac River within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: latitude 38°47′13″ N., longitude 077°00′58″ W., thence to latitude 38°46′51″ N., longitude 077°01′15″ W., thence to latitude 38°47′25″ N., longitude 077°01′33″ W., thence to latitude 38°47′32″ N., longitude 077°01′08″ W., thence to the point of origin, located at National Harbor, Maryland. Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD; Safety Zone. Miles River, St. Michaels, MD; Safety Zone. All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300 yard radius of approximate position latitude 39°32′06″ N., longitude 076°05′22″ W., located on the island at Millard Tydings Memorial Park. All waters of the Miles River within a 200 yard radius of approximate position latitude 38°47′42″ N., longitude 076°12′51″ W., located at the entrance to Long Haul Creek. Tred Avon River, Oxford, All waters of the Tred Avon River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′24″ N., longitude 076°10′37″ W., approximately 500 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD. Northeast River, North All waters of the Northeast River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks East, MD; Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 39°35′26″ N., longitude 075°57′00″ W., approximately 400 yards south of North East Community Park. Upper Potomac River, All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard radius of the fireWashington, D.C.; works barge in approximate position 38°48′38″ N., 077°01′56″ W., loSafety Zone. cated east of Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, Virginia. Anacostia River, WashAll waters of the Anacostia River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks ington, DC; Safety barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′13″ N., longitude 077°00′16″ Zone. W., located near the Washington Nationals Ball Park. Potomac River, Prince William County, VA; Safety Zone. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 All waters of the Potomac River within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°34′09″ N., longitude 077°15′32″ W., located near Cherry Hill, Virginia. Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63096 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area 23 ............ July 4th ........................... North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone. 24 ............ Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone. 25 ............ May—Sunday before Memorial Day (observed). June 29th; July 4th and July every Sunday. August—1st Sunday and Sunday before Labor Day (observed). July 4th ........................... All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in an area bound by the following points: latitude 38°19′39.9″ N., longitude 075°05′03.2″ W.; thence to latitude 38°19′36.7″ N., longitude 075°04′53.5″ W.; thence to latitude 38°19′45.6″ N., longitude 075°04′49.3″ W.; thence to latitude 38°19′49.1″ N., longitude 075°05′00.5″ W.; thence to point of origin. The size of the safety zone extends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks launch area located at the high water mark on the beach. All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°22′31″ N., longitude 075°04′34″ W. 26 ............ July 4th; December 31st 27 ............ Thursday before July 4th (observed); and or July 4th. Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD, Safety Zone. 28 ............ Sunday before or after July 4th, July 4th. Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD; Safety Zone. Assawoman Bay, Fenwick Island— Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone. Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD; Safety Zone. All waters of Assawoman Bay within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks launch location on the pier at the West end of Northside Park, in approximate position latitude 38°25′55″ N., longitude 075°03′53″ W. All waters of Baltimore Harbor, Patapsco River, within a 280 yard radius of a fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′36.7″ N., longitude 076°35′53.8″ W., located northwest of the Domino Sugar refinery wharf at Baltimore, Maryland. All waters of Chester River, Kent Narrows North Approach, within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Kent Island in approximate position latitude 38°58′44.4″ N., longitude 076°14′51.7″ W., in Queen Anne’s County, MD. All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°32′42″ N., longitude 076°04′29″ W., located east of the waterfront at Havre de Grace, MD. (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone July 4th ........................... 2 .............. September—last Friday York River, West Point, or October—1st Friday. VA, Safety Zone. 3 .............. July 4th ........................... York River, Yorktown, VA, Safety Zone. 4 .............. July 4th, July 5th, July 6th, or July 7th. James River, Newport News, VA, Safety Zone. 5 .............. June—4th Friday; July— 1st Friday; July 4th. Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA, Safety Zone. 6 .............. July 4th or 5th ................ 7 .............. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 .............. July 4th; December 31st, January—1st. Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone. Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, Norfolk, VA, Safety Zone. 8 .............. July—3rd Saturday ......... 9 .............. June, July, August, and September—every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. July 4th. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Linkhorn Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone. John H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA, Safety Zone. North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone A. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00046 All waters of the Linkhorn Bay within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36°52′20″ N., longitude 076°00′38″ W., located near the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia. All waters of the York River near West Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display located in approximate position latitude 37°31′25″ N., longitude 076°47′19″ W. All waters of the York River within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37°14′14″ N., longitude 076°30′02″ W., located near Yorktown, Virginia. All waters of the James River within a 325 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 36°58′30″ N., longitude 076°26′19″ W., located in the vicinity of the Newport News Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia. All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display located in position latitude 36°57′21″ N., longitude 076°150′0″ W., located near Ocean View Fishing Pier. All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36°55′02″ N., longitude 076°03′27″ W., located at the First Landing State Park at Virginia Beach, Virginia. All waters of the Elizabeth River Southern Branch in an area bound by the following points: latitude 36°50′54.8″ N., longitude 076°18′10.7″ W.; thence to latitude 36°51′7.9″ N., longitude 076°18′01″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′45.6″ N., longitude 076°17′44.2″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′29.6″ N., longitude 076°17′23.2″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′7.7″ N., longitude 076°17′32.3″ W.; thence to latitude 36°49′58″ N., longitude 076°17′28.6″ W.; thence to latitude 36°49′52.6″ N., longitude 076°17′43.8″ W.; thence to latitude 36°50′27.2″ N., longitude 076°17′45.3″ W. thence to the point of origin. All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir within a 400 yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°37′51″ N., longitude 078°32′50″ W., located near the center span of the State Route 15 Highway Bridge. All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 1000 yard radius of the center located near the shoreline at approximate position latitude 36°51′12″ N., longitude 075°58′06″ W., located off the beach between 17th and 31st streets. Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 63097 TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area 10 ............ 12 ............ September—last Saturday or October—1st Saturday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Labor Day Weekend. July 4th ........................... North Atlantic Ocean, VA Beach, VA, Safety Zone B. North Atlantic Ocean, VA Beach, VA, Safety Zone C. Nansemond River, Suffolk, VA, Safety Zone. 13 ............ July 4th ........................... 14 ............ July—3rd, 4th and 5th .... Chickahominy River, Williamsburg, VA, Safety Zone. Great Wicomico River, Mila, VA, Safety Zone. 15 ............ July—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 16 ............ May—last Sunday .......... 17 ............ June—last Saturday ....... 18 ............ 19 ............ July 4th, August—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and December 31st. July 3rd or 4th ................ All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°50′35″ N., longitude 075°58′09″ W., located on the 14th Street Fishing Pier. All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 350 yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°49′55″ N., longitude 075°58′00″ W., located off the beach between 2nd and 6th streets. All waters of the Nansemond River within a 350 yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°44′27″ N., longitude 076°34′42″ W., located near Constant’s Wharf in Suffolk, VA. All waters of the Chickahominy River within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37°14′50″ N., longitude 076°52′17″ W., near Barrets Point, Virginia. All waters of the Great Wicomico River located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°50′31″ N., longitude 076°19′42″ W. near Mila, Virginia. All waters of Cockrell’s Creek located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°49′54″ N., longitude 076°16′44″ W. near Reedville, Virginia. All waters of the James River located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°31′13.1″ N., longitude 077°25′07.84″ W. near Richmond, Virginia. All waters of the Rappahannock River located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°55′12″ N., longitude 076°49′12″ W. near Tappahannock, Virginia. All waters of Cape Charles Harbor located within a 125 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°15′46.5″ N., longitude 076°01′30.3″ W. near Cape Charles, Virginia. 20 ............ July 4th ........................... 21 ............ July 4th, 5th or 6th ......... 22 ............ July 3rd, 4th and 5th ...... 23 ............ April—August, every Friday and Saturday; July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th; last Sunday in August; and Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor day weekend. 11 ............ Cockrell’s Creek, Reedville, VA, Safety Zone. James River, Richmond, VA, Safety Zone. Rappahannock River, Tappahannock, VA, Safety Zone. Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA, Safety Zone. Pagan River, Smithfield, VA, Safety Zone. Sandbridge Shores, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone. Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone. Urbanna Creek, Urbanna, VA; Safety Zone. Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA; Safety Zone. All waters of the Pagan River located within a 140 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36°59′18″ N., longitude 076°37′45″ W. near Smithfield, Virginia. All waters of Sandbridge Shores located within a 100 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36°4324.9″ N., longitude 075°5624.9″ W. near Virginia Beach, Virginia. All waters of Chesapeake Bay located within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36°5458.18″ N., longitude 076°0644.3″ W. near Virginia Beach, Virginia. All waters of Urbanna Creek within a 120 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 37°38′09″ N., longitude 076°34′03″ W., located on land near the east shoreline of Urbanna Creek and south of Bailey Point. All waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth River within the area along the shoreline immediately adjacent to Harbor Park Stadium ball park and outward into the river bound by a line drawn from latitude 36°50′30″ N., longitude 076°16′39.9″ W., thence south to 36°50′26.6″ N., longitude 076°16′39″ W., thence northwest to 36°50′28.8″ N., longitude 076°16′49.1″ W., thence north to 36°50′30.9″ N., longitude 076°16′48.6″ W., thence east along the shoreline to point of origin. (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone July 4th; October—1st Saturday. 2 .............. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 .............. April—2nd Saturday; July 4th; August—3rd Monday; October—1st Saturday. 3 .............. July 1st Saturday and July 4th. Green Creek and Smith Creek, Oriental, NC, Safety Zone. 4 .............. July 4th ........................... Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC, Safety Zone. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Morehead City Harbor Channel, NC, Safety Zone. Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC, Safety Zone. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00047 All waters of the Morehead City Harbor Channel that fall within a 360 yard radius of latitude 34°43′01″ N., longitude 076°42′59.6″ W., a position located at the west end of Sugar Loaf Island, NC. All waters of the Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: latitude 34°13′54″ N., longitude 077°57′06″ W.; thence northeast to latitude 34°13′57″ N., longitude 077°57′05″ W.; thence north to latitude 34°14′11″ N., longitude 077°57′07″ W.; thence northwest to latitude 34°14′22″ N., longitude 077°57′19″ W.; thence east to latitude 34°14′22″ N., longitude 077°57′06″ W.; thence southeast to latitude 34°14′07″ N., longitude 077°57′00″ W.; thence south to latitude 34°13′54″ N., longitude 077°56′58″ W.; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. All waters of Green Creek and Smith Creek that fall within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 35°01′29.6″ N., longitude 076°42′10.4″ W., located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vicinity of Oriental, NC. All waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch barge in approximate position latitude 36°17′47″ N., longitude 076°12′17″ W., located approximately 400 yards north of Cottage Point, NC. Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1 63098 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 14, 2016 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 165.506—Continued [All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.] Number Enforcement period(s) 1 Location Safety zone—regulated area 5 .............. July 4th, or July 5th ........ Currituck Sound, Corolla, NC, Safety Zone. 6 .............. July 4th; November—3rd Saturday. Middle Sound, Figure Eight Island, NC, Safety Zone. 7 .............. June—2nd Saturday; July 4th. 8 .............. July 4th ........................... Pamlico River, Washington, NC, Safety Zone. Neuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety Zone. 9 .............. July 4th ........................... Edenton Bay, Edenton, NC, Safety Zone. 10 ............ July 4th. November— Saturday following Thanksgiving Day. 11 ............ July 4th ........................... 12 ............ July 4th ........................... Motts Channel, Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC, Safety Zone. Cape Fear River, Southport, NC, Safety Zone. Big Foot Slough, Ocracoke, NC, Safety Zone. 13 ............ August—1st Tuesday ..... New River, Jacksonville, NC, Safety Zone. 14 ............ July 4th ........................... 15 ............ July 4th ........................... 16 ............ September—4th or last Saturday. 17 ............ May—3rd Saturday ........ 18 ............ October—2nd Saturday Pantego Creek, Belhaven, NC, Safety Zone. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC, Safety Zone. Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC; Safety Zone. Pasquotank River; Elizabeth City, NC; Safety Zone. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; Bogue Inlet, Swansboro, NC; Safety Zone. All waters of the Currituck Sound within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 36°22′23.8″ N., longitude 075°49′56.3″ W., located near Whale Head Bay. All waters of the Figure Eight Island Causeway Channel from latitude 34°16′32″ N., longitude 077°45′32″ W., thence east along the marsh to latitude 34°16′19″ N., longitude 077°44′55″ W., thence south to the causeway at latitude 34°16′16″ N., longitude 077°44′58″ W., thence west along the shoreline to latitude 34°16′29″ N., longitude 077°45′34″ W., thence back to the point of origin. All waters of Pamlico River and Tar River within a 300 yard radius of latitude 35°32′25″ N., longitude 077°03′42″ W., a position located on the southwest shore of the Pamlico River, Washington, NC. All waters of the Neuse River within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 35°06′07.1″ N., longitude 077°01′35.8″ W.; located 420 yards north of the New Bern, Twin Span, high-rise bridge. All waters within a 300 yard radius of position latitude 36°03′04″ N., longitude 076°36′18″ W., approximately 150 yards south of the entrance to Queen Anne Creek, Edenton, NC. All waters of Motts Channel within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34°12′29″ N., longitude 077°48′27″ W., approximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC. All waters of the Cape Fear River within a 600 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 33°54′40″ N., longitude 078°01′18″ W., approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC. All waters of Big Foot Slough within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 35°06′54″ N., longitude 075°59′24″ W., approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance Channel at Ocracoke, NC. All waters of the New River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34°44′45″ N., longitude 077°26′18″ W., approximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge, Jacksonville, North Carolina. All waters on the Pantego Creek within a 200 yard radius of the launch site on land at position 35°32′35″ N., 076°37′46″ W. 1 As All waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge at latitude 36°17′47″ N., longitude 076°12′17″ W., located north of Cottage Point at the shoreline of the Pasquotank River. All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 34°41′02″ N., longitude 077°07′04″ W., located at Bogue Inlet, near Swansboro, NC. noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change. Dated: August 24, 2016. Meredith L. Austin, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2016–21996 Filed 9–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300 yard radius of approximate position latitude 34°41′02″ N., longitude 077°07′04″ W., located on Pelican Island. All waters of Shallowbag Bay within a 200 yard radius of a fireworks barge anchored at latitude 35°54′31″ N., longitude 075°39′42″ W. ACTION: Coast Guard SUMMARY: 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2016–0878] Security Zone; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:49 Sep 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 Notice of enforcement of regulation. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PO 00000 Coast Guard, DHS. Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Coast Guard will enforce regulations for the Sitcum Waterway security zone in Commencement Bay, Tacoma, Washington, from 6 a.m. on September 15, 2016, through 11:59 p.m. on September 20, 2016, unless cancelled sooner by the Captain of the Port. This action is necessary for the security of Department of Defense assets and military cargo in the navigable waters of Puget Sound and adjacent waters. Entry into this security zone is prohibited E:\FR\FM\14SER1.SGM 14SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63075-63098]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-21996]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket Number USCG-2015-0854]
RIN 1625-AA00, AA08


Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine 
Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule that revises the list 
of special local regulations and safety zones established for recurring 
marine events and fireworks displays that take place within the Fifth 
Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This rule revises the 
listing of events that informs the public of regularly scheduled marine 
parades, regattas, other organized water events, and fireworks displays 
that require additional safety measures provided by regulations. Under 
this rule, the list of recurring marine events requiring special local 
regulations or safety zones is updated with revisions, additional 
events, and removal of events that no longer take place in the Fifth 
Coast Guard District. When these regulations are enforced, certain 
restrictions are placed on marine traffic in specified areas. This 
rulemaking project promotes efficiency by eliminating the need to 
produce a separate rule for each individual recurring event, and serves 
to provide notice of the known recurring events requiring a special 
local regulation or safety zone throughout the year.

DATES: This rule is effective October 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2015-0854 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 about this 
rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens,

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Fifth Coast Guard District, Prevention Division, (757) 398-6204, 
Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
USCG United States Coast Guard

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The special local regulations listed in 33 CFR 100.501 and safety 
zones in 33 CFR 165.506 were last amended on April 16, 2015 (80 FR 
20418). The Coast Guard published an interim final rule and request for 
comments on April 22, 2016 (81 FR 23605). During the comment period 
that ended July 21, 2016 we received one comment.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard issues this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C. 
1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 
160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
    The Coast Guard regularly updates special local regulations and 
safety zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks 
displays that take place either on or over the navigable waters of the 
United States. Under that rule, the list of recurring marine events 
requiring special local regulations or safety zones is updated with 
revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take 
place within the Fifth Coast Guard District. The Fifth Coast Guard 
District area of responsibility is defined in 33 CFR 3.25.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons, 
vessels and the navigable waters within close proximity to marine 
events and or fireworks displays before, during, and after the 
scheduled event. Publishing these regulatory updates in a single 
rulemaking promotes administrative efficiency and reduces costs 
involved in producing a separate rule for each individual recurring 
event. This action also provides the public with notice through 
publication in the Federal Register of future recurring marine events 
and fireworks displays and their accompanying regulations, special 
local regulations and safety zones. This rule provides separate tables 
for each Coast Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast Guard District.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received one comment on the Interim final rule 
published April 22, 2016. The respondent comment addressed a concern 
that ``Any permits for Fireworks Displays must have boundaries set no 
closer than 500 yards from any fuel depot, shipyard, marina, cargo 
facility that handles hazardous or flammable cargo or any ``facility'' 
that handles hazardous or flammable materials.'' The commenter 
suggested that the safety zone radius should be a distance of 500 yards 
plus the expected radius of the ``hot'' area created by the fireworks 
display.
    No changes were made to the rule based upon this comment; however 
the Coast Guard recognizes the importance of appropriate controls on 
fireworks displays that take place over and or adjacent to navigable 
waters of the United States. Accordingly USCG authority and oversight 
is based on current Federal regulations, applicable National Fire 
Protection Association (NFPA) codes, and lessons learned from accident 
report findings. We believe these recommendations provide a more 
thorough and nuanced safety area than a blanket radius requirement. The 
CG Captain of the Port (COTP) ensures safety of persons and vessels on 
navigable waters of the United States in close proximity to fireworks 
events through coordination with event sponsor, fireworks operator, 
fire department, police department, Authority Having Jurisdiction 
(AHJ), and other appropriate entities. The definition of ``Authority 
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)'' is in accordance with NFPA 1123 which 
states, ``The organization, office, or individual responsible for 
approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.'' It 
is incumbent upon the event sponsor and or fireworks operator to 
consult with AHJ regarding fireworks display boundaries for restricted 
areas when seeking a fireworks permit. Under this arrangement the 
fireworks operator should provide a copy of the fireworks permit issued 
by the AHJ to the COTP to confirm compliance with local government 
regulations, ordinances and NFPA codes. The safety guidance provided in 
NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 702, dated June 18, 2002 
sets forth Coast Guard policy used by USCG Captains of the Port; this 
document may be viewed in the docket.

Special Local Regulations

    This rule adds 4 new special local regulations for marine events, 
removes 8 regulations and revises 18 previously established regulations 
for marine events listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501. Other than 
changes to the dates and locations of certain events, the other 
provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain unchanged.
    This rule provides additional information about regulated areas and 
the restrictions that apply to mariners and new terms including ``Race 
Area'', ``Spectator Area'' and ``Buffer Zone''. The 24 hour contact 
phone numbers are updated for Coast Guard Sectors Delaware Bay and 
North Carolina.
    The Coast Guard revises regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 4 
new special local regulations. The special local regulations are listed 
in Table 1, including reference by section as printed in the Table to 
Sec.  100.501.

                                 Table 1
         [Special local regulated areas added to 33 CFR 100.501]
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   Table to Sec.   100.501 section                  Location
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1. (b.) 22...........................  Choptank River, Cambridge, MD.
2. (b.) 23...........................  Breton Bay, Leonardtown, MD.
3. (b.) 24...........................  Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD.
4. (d.) 1............................  Atlantic ICW, Lees Cut, Banks
                                        Channel, Motts Channel,
                                        surrounding Harbor Island, NC.
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    The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by 
disestablishing the following 8 special local regulated areas listed in 
Table 2.

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                                                     Table 2
                           [Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501]
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               Date(s)                          Event                            Regulated area
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1. September--2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday,  Sunset Lake Hydrofest..  All waters of Sunset Lake, New Jersey, from
 Saturday and Sunday; October--1st                               shoreline to shoreline, south of latitude
 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.                                    38[deg]58'32'' N.
2. October--2nd Saturday and Sunday..  The Liberty Grand Prix.  The waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to
                                                                 Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline
                                                                 to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt
                                                                 Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the
                                                                 Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
3. June--2nd, 3rd, 4th or last         Thunder on the Narrows.  All waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the
 Saturday and Sunday or August--1st                              following points: Latitude 38[deg]57'52'' N.,
 Saturday and Sunday.                                            longitude 076[deg]14'48'' W., thence to
                                                                 latitude 38[deg]58'02'' N., longitude
                                                                 076[deg]15'05'' W., thence to latitude
                                                                 38[deg]57'38'' N., longitude 076[deg]15'29''
                                                                 W., thence to latitude 38[deg]57'28'' N.,
                                                                 longitude 076[deg]15'23'' W., thence to point
                                                                 of origin at latitude 38[deg]57'52'' N.,
                                                                 longitude 076[deg]14'48'' W.
4. September--2nd, 3rd or 4th Friday,  Chesapeake Challenge/    All waters of the Patuxent River, within
 Saturday and Sunday. October--1st      Solomons Offshore        boundary lines connecting the following
 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.           Grand Prix.              positions; originating near north entrance of
                                                                 MD Route 4 bridge, latitude 38[deg]19'45'' N.,
                                                                 longitude 076[deg]28'06'' W., thence southwest
                                                                 to south entrance of MD Route 4 bridge,
                                                                 latitude 38[deg]19'24'' N., longitude
                                                                 076[deg]28'30'' W., thence south to a point
                                                                 near the shoreline, latitude 38[deg]18'32'' N.,
                                                                 longitude 076[deg]28'14'' W., thence southeast
                                                                 to a point near the shoreline, latitude
                                                                 38[deg]17'38'' N., longitude 076[deg]27'26''
                                                                 W., thence northeast to latitude 38[deg]18'00''
                                                                 N., longitude 076[deg]26'41'' W., thence
                                                                 northwest to latitude 38[deg]18'59'' N.,
                                                                 longitude 076[deg]27'20'' W., located at
                                                                 Solomons, MD, thence continuing northwest and
                                                                 parallel to shoreline to point of origin.
5. June--3rd, 4th or last Sunday.....  Coastal Aquatics Swim    All waters of the Nanticoke River, including
                                        Team Open Water Summer   Bivalve Channel and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by
                                        Shore Swim.              a line drawn from a point on the shoreline at
                                                                 latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude
                                                                 075[deg]54'00'' W., thence westerly to latitude
                                                                 38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude 075[deg]55'00''
                                                                 W., thence northerly to latitude 38[deg]20'00''
                                                                 N., longitude 075[deg]53'48'' W., thence
                                                                 easterly to latitude 38[deg]19'42'' N.,
                                                                 longitude 075[deg]52'54'' W.
6. June--1st Saturday and Sunday.....  Carolina Cup Regatta...  The specified waters of Pasquotank River near
                                                                 Elizabeth City, NC.
7. August--1st Friday, Saturday and    SBIP--Fountain           The specified waters of the Pamlico River
 Sunday.                                Powerboats Kilo Run      including Chocowinity Bay, NC.
                                        and Super Boat Grand
                                        Prix.
8. September--3rd and or 4th or last   Crystal Coast Grand      The specified waters of Bogue Sound, adjacent to
 Sunday.                                Prix.                    Morehead City, NC.
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    This rule revises 18 preexisting special local regulations that 
involves change to marine event date(s) and/or coordinates. These 
events are listed in Table 3, with reference by section as printed in 
the Table to Sec.  100.501.

                                 Table 3
      [Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
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                                                         Revision (date/
    Table to Sec.   100.501            Location           coordinates)
------------section-----------------------------------------------------
1. (a.) 4.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      coordinates.
                                 Atlantic City, NJ.
2. (a.) 6.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      coordinates.
                                 Seaside Heights--
                                 Normandy Beach, NJ.
3. (a.) 7.....................  Manasquan River and N.  dates,
                                 Atlantic Ocean,         coordinates.
                                 Asbury Park--Seaside
                                 Park, NJ.
4. (a.) 8.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Atlantic City, NJ.
5. (a.) 12....................  New Jersey              dates.
                                 Intracoastal
                                 Waterway, near
                                 Atlantic City, NJ.
6. (b.) 1.....................  Severn River,           coordinates.
                                 Annapolis, MD.
7. (b.) 2.....................  Severn River,           dates.
                                 Annapolis, MD.
8. (b.) 7.....................  Severn River,           coordinates.
                                 Annapolis, MD.
9. (b.) 10....................  Nanticoke River,        coordinates.
                                 Sharptown, MD.
10. (b.) 17...................  Spa Creek, Severn       coordinates.
                                 River, Annapolis, MD.
11. (b.) 18...................  Patuxent River,         dates.
                                 Solomons, MD.
12. (b.) 19...................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates,
                                 Ocean City, MD.         coordinates.
13. (b.) 20...................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      date,
                                 Ocean City, MD.         coordinates.
14. (c.) 1....................  Sunset Creek, Hampton   dates.
                                 River, Hampton, VA.
15. (c.) 4....................  Rappahannock River,     coordinates.
                                 Layton, VA.
16. (c.) 6....................  Mill Creek, Hampton,    coordinates.
                                 VA.
17. (c.) 8....................  Back River, Poquoson,   dates,
                                 VA.                     coordinates.
18. (c.) 9....................  Mattaponi River,        coordinates.
                                 Wakema, VA.
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    Based on the nature of marine events, large number of participants 
and spectators, and event locations, the Coast Guard has determined 
that the events listed in this rule could pose a risk to participants 
or waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the 
event. Possible hazards include risks of injury or death resulting from 
near or actual contact among participant vessels and spectator vessels 
or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In order to protect 
the safety of all waterway users including event participants and 
spectators, this rule establishes special local regulations for the 
time and location of each marine event.
    This rule provides designated spectator areas for commercial small 
passenger vessels at certain marine event(s). The purpose of a 
commercial small passenger vessel spectator area is to ensure the safe 
operation of commercial vessels that carry a greater number of 
passengers onboard and operating within the widespread, high capacity 
spectator fleet at marine events. These spectator areas facilitate 
direct and unobstructed accesses for first responders should an 
emergency occur aboard one of the higher capacity commercial passenger 
vessels. Commercial passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of 
Inspection issued under 46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110, (subchapter K or T 
vessels) are eligible for access to the designated spectator area as 
directed by the marine event Patrol Commander.
    Owners or operators of vessels that meet the requirements of 
subchapter K or T vessels may request access to the Severn River 
spectator area for the U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show by 
contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster Office, at telephone 
(410) 263-7973 or email at harbormaster@annapolis.gov. Application must 
be made no later than seven days prior to the date of the event. 
Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or 
representative regarding status of applications generally the Friday 
before the date of the event.
    Owners or operators of vessels that meet the requirements of 
subchapter K or T vessels may request access to the Patapsco River 
spectator area for the Baltimore Air Show by contacting Sail Baltimore 
at telephone (410) 522-7300 or email at info@sailbaltimore.org. 
Application must be made no later than ten days prior to the date of 
the event. Applicants will be notified by the Captain of the Port or 
representative regarding status of applications generally the Friday 
before the date of the event.
    This rule prevents vessels from entering, transiting, mooring or 
anchoring within areas specifically designated as regulated areas 
during the periods of enforcement unless authorized by the Captain of 
the Port (COTP), or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The 
designated ``Patrol Commander'' includes Coast Guard commissioned, 
warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on 
their behalf. On-scene Patrol Commander may be augmented by local, 
State or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast 
Guard.

Safety Zones

    This rule adds 4 new safety zones, and revises 22 previously 
established safety zones listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. Other 
than changes to the dates and locations of certain safety zones, the 
other provisions in 33 CFR 165.506 remain unchanged.
    The Coast Guard revises the regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by adding 
4 new safety zone locations to the permanent regulations listed in this 
section. The new safety zones are listed in Table 4, including 
reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec.  165.506.

                                 Table 4
                 [Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506]
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   Table to Sec.   165.506 section                  Location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. (a.) 17...........................  N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City,
                                        NJ.
2. (a.) 18...........................  Rehoboth Bay, Dewey Beach, DE.
3. (b.) 27...........................  Chester River, Kent Island
                                        Narrows, MD.
4. (b.) 28...........................  Susquehanna River, Havre de
                                        Grace, MD.
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    The rule revises 22 preexisting safety zones that involves change 
to event date(s) and coordinates. These revised safety zones are shown 
in Table 5, with reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec.  
165.506.

                                 Table 5
            [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Revision (date/
    Table to Sec.   165.506            Location           coordinates)
------------section-----------------------------------------------------
1. (a.) 1.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Bethany Beach, DE.
2. (a.) 3.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Rehoboth Beach, DE.
3. (a.) 4.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Avalon, NJ.
4. (a.) 5.....................  Barnegat Bay, Barnegat  dates.
                                 Township, NJ.
5. (a.) 6.....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Cape May, NJ.
6. (a.) 7.....................  Delaware Bay, North     dates.
                                 Cape May, NJ.
7. (a.) 8.....................  Great Egg Harbor        dates.
                                 Inlet, Margate City,
                                 NJ.
8. (a.) 9.....................  Metedeconk River,       dates.
                                 Brick Township, NJ.
9. (a.) 10....................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Atlantic City, NJ.
10. (a.) 11...................  N. Atlantic Ocean,      dates.
                                 Ocean City, NJ.
11. (a.) 13...................  Little Egg Harbor,      dates.
                                 Parker Island, NJ.
12. (a.) 16...................  Delaware River,         dates.
                                 Philadelphia, PA.
13. (b.) 2....................  Severn River and Spa    coordinates.
                                 Creek, Annapolis, MD.
14. (b.) 4....................  Upper Potomac River,    dates/
                                 Washington, DC.         coordinates.
15. (b.) 5....................  Northwest Harbor (East  coordinates.
                                 Channel), Patapsco
                                 River, MD.

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16. (b.) 12...................  Potomac River,          dates.
                                 Fairview Beach,
                                 Charles County, MD.
17. (b.) 16...................  Susquehanna River,      dates.
                                 Havre de Grace, MD.
18. (b.) 20...................  Upper Potomac River,    dates.
                                 Washington, DC.
19. (b.) 22...................  Potomac River, Prince   dates/
                                 William County, VA.     coordinates.
20. (c.) 9....................  North Atlantic Ocean,   dates.
                                 Virginia Beach, VA
                                 (safety zone A).
21. (c.) 18...................  Cape Charles Harbor,    dates.
                                 Cape Charles, VA.
22. (c.) 23...................  Elizabeth River         dates.
                                 Eastern Branch,
                                 Norfolk, VA.
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    Each year, organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor 
fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each 
event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the 
fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel 
movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms 
to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on 
scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit.
    The enforcement period for these safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 
1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or transit 
through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the 
COTP or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander on scene, as provided 
for in 33 CFR 165.23. This rule provides for the safety of life on 
navigable waters during the events. The regulatory text we are 
proposing appears at the end of this document.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
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, the rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management 
and Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount 
of time that vessels will be restricted from regulated areas, and the 
small size of these areas that are usually positioned away from high 
vessel traffic zones. Generally vessels would not be precluded from 
getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas currently located 
in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance notifications would 
also be made to the local maritime community by issuance of Local 
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine information 
and facsimile broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans 
accordingly. Notifications to the public for most events will typically 
be made by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Coast Guard 
anticipates that these special local regulated areas and safety zones 
will only be enforced one to three times per year.

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 certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule 
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
regulated areas or safety zones may be small entities, for the reasons 
stated in section IV.A above this rule would not have a significant 
economic impact on any vessel owner or operator. However this rule will 
affect the following entities some of which may be small entities: The 
owners and operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in these 
regulated areas during the times the zones are enforced.
    These special local regulated areas and safety zones will not have 
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
for the following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that small 
entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring to 
the extent possible while ensuring the safety of event participants and 
spectators. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in 
many of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the regulated 
area. Generally, blanket permission to enter, remain in, or transit 
through these regulated areas will be given, except during the period 
that the Coast Guard patrol vessel is present. Before the enforcement 
period, we will issue maritime advisories widely.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    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 
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please 
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section. 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 would 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

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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 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. 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 would 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 made a preliminary 
determination 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 implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 
100 that apply to organized marine events on the navigable waters of 
the United States. Some marine events by their nature may introduce 
potential for adverse impact on the safety or other interest of 
waterway users or waterfront infrastructure within or close proximity 
to the event area. The category of water activities includes but is not 
limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat racing, 
swimming events, crew racing, and sail board racing. This section of 
the rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 
34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental 
analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical 
Exclusion Determination are not required for this section of the rule.
    This rule involves implementation of regulations at 33 CFR part 165 
that establish safety zones on navigable waters of the United States 
for fireworks events. These safety zones are enforced for the duration 
of fireworks display events. The fireworks are generally launched from 
or immediately adjacent to navigable waters of the United States. The 
category of activities includes fireworks launched from barges or at 
the shoreline that generally rely on the use of navigable waters as a 
safety buffer. Fireworks displays may introduce potential hazards such 
as accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and 
falling hot embers or other debris. This section of the rule is 
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of 
Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. A environmental analysis 
checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion 
Determination are available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.


0
2. Revise section 100.501 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.501  Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the 
Fifth Coast Guard District.

    The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed 
in the Table to Sec.  100.501. These regulations will be effective 
annually, for the duration of each event listed in the Table to Sec.  
100.501. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective 
period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical 
area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of 
participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in Local 
Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM 
marine band radio.
    (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is a 
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been 
designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to 
enforce these regulations.
    (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by the 
respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned, warrant, or petty 
officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
    (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the 
event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
    (4) Regulated area as used in this section means an area where 
Special local regulations apply to a specific described waterway to 
include creeks, sounds, bays, rivers and oceans. Regulated areas 
include all waters of a specific body of water described with intent to 
define boundaries where Coast Guard enforces Special local regulations. 
Boundaries may be described from shoreline to shoreline, reference 
bridges or other fixed structures, by points and lines defined by 
latitude and longitude. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
    (b) Marine Event Patrol. The Coast Guard may assign a marine event 
patrol, as described in Sec.  100.40 of this part, to each regulated 
event listed in the table. Additionally, a PATCOM may be assigned to 
oversee the patrol. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted 
on VHF-FM Channel 16. The PATCOM may terminate the event, or the 
operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time 
if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. Only 
designated marine event participants and their vessels and official 
patrol vessels are authorized to enter the regulated area.
    (c) Special local regulations--(1) Controls on vessel movement. The 
PATCOM or designated marine event patrol may forbid and control the 
movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or 
signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall 
immediately comply with

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the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the 
area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. The 
operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:
    (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any 
Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.
    (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Official Patrol.
    (iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels 
shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course 
that minimizes wake near the race course.
    (3) Race Area. This is an area described by a line bound by 
coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the 
boundary of a race area within the regulated area defined by this part. 
Only event sponsor designated participants or designated participating 
vessels and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area. 
Persons or vessel operators may request authorization to enter, transit 
through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area by contacting 
the PATCOM on VHF-FM Channel 16.
    (4) Spectator Area. This is an area described by a line bound by 
coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the 
boundary of a spectator area within the regulated area defined by this 
part. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they 
remain within a designated spectator area. All spectator vessels shall 
be anchored or operate at a No Wake Speed within the designated 
spectator area. On scene designated PATCOM representatives will direct 
spectator vessels to the spectator area. Spectators may contact the 
PATCOM to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If 
permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the 
regulated area at safe speed and without loitering.
    (5) Buffer Area. This is a neutral zone that surrounds the 
perimeter of a Race Area or Marine Event Area within the regulated area 
described by this part. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize 
potential collision conflicts with marine event participants or race 
boats and spectator vessels or nearby transiting vessels. This zone 
provides separation between a Race Area or Marine Event Area and a 
specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in the 
vicinity of the Special local regulated area for marine event.
    (6) Spectators. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated 
area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may 
contact the PATCOM to request permission to either enter the Spectator 
Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, 
spectators may enter the Spectator Area or must pass directly through 
the regulated area as instructed by PATCOM at safe speed and without 
loitering.
    (d) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be 
addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in 
which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed 
below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard 
Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see subpart 3.25 of this 
chapter.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of 
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone 
North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 362-4015.
    (e) Application for marine events. The application requirements of 
Sec.  100.15 of this part apply to all marine events listed in the 
Table to Sec.  100.501. For information on applying for a marine event 
permit, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the 
marine event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above.
    (f) Enforcement periods. The enforcement periods for each of the 
Special local regulations listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501 of this 
section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would 
remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in 
its table. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed 
that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the 
Captain of the Port will provide notice by publishing a Notice of 
Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners.
    (g) Regulations for specific marine events--(1) Marine event (b.) 
7, U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show. Severn River spectator 
area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not 
anchor or maintain station within the spectator area described in TABLE 
TO 100.501 (b.) 7 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or 
designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this 
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is 
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid 
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T 
(46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of 
this section may request access to the Severn River spectator area by 
contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster at (410) 263-7973 or 
email harbormaster@annapolis.gov to obtain a vessel spectator area 
application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no 
later than 7 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be 
notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status 
of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the 
PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the 
spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for 
spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the 
PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event 
will restrict access to the following Annapolis Harbor, MD, anchorage 
grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.159(a)(2) through (4): Middle Ground 
Anchorage, South Anchorage, and Naval Anchorage for Small Craft.
    (2) Marine event (b.) 23, Baltimore Air Show. Patapsco River 
spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel 
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area described in 
TABLE TO 100.501 (b.) 23 without the permission of the Captain of the 
Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this 
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is 
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid 
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T 
(46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of 
this section may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area by 
contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522-7300 or email 
info@sailbaltimore.org to obtain a vessel spectator area application. 
Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 10 
calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by 
the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of 
applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the 
PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the 
spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for 
spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the 
PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event 
will

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restrict access to the following Baltimore Harbor, MD, anchorage 
grounds listed in 33 CFR 110.158(1)(1) through (4): Anchorage No. 1, 
general anchorage; Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage; Anchorage No. 3 
Upper, general anchorage; and Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general anchorage.

                                             Table to Sec.   100.501
                [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec.   100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Enforcement                                                Location/Special local regulation
      No.          period(s) \1\            Event               Sponsor                       area
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.............  June--1st Sunday...  Atlantic County Day  Atlantic County,     The waters of Great Egg Harbor
                                      at the Bay.          New Jersey.          Bay, adjacent to Somers Point,
                                                                                New Jersey, bounded by a line
                                                                                drawn along the following
                                                                                boundaries: The area is bounded
                                                                                to the north by the shoreline
                                                                                along John F. Kennedy Park and
                                                                                Somers Point, New Jersey;
                                                                                bounded to the east by the State
                                                                                Route 52 bridge; bounded to the
                                                                                south by a line that runs along
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]18'00'' N., and
                                                                                bounded to the west by a line
                                                                                that runs along longitude
                                                                                074[deg]37'00'' W.
2.............  May--3rd Sunday;     Annual Escape from   Escape from Fort     All waters of the Delaware River
                 September--3rd       Fort Delaware        Delaware             between Pea Patch Island and
                 Saturday.            Triathlon.           Triathlon, Inc.      Delaware City, Delaware, bounded
                                                                                by a line connecting the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]36'35.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]35'25.6'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]34'57.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]33'23.1'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]34'11.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]34'28.6'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]35'52.4'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]36'33.9'' W., thence to
                                                                                point of origin.
3.............  June--last Saturday  Westville Parade of  Borough of           All waters of Big Timber Creek in
                                      Lights.              Westville and        Westville, New Jersey from
                                                           Westville Power      shoreline to shoreline bounded
                                                           Boat.                on the south from the Route 130
                                                                                Bridge and to the north by the
                                                                                entrance of the Delaware River.
4.............  June--4th Sunday...  OPA Atlantic City    Offshore             Regulated enforcement area--All
                                      Grand Prix.          Performance Assn.    waters of the North Atlantic
                                                           (OPA).               Ocean encompassed within the
                                                                                following areas:
                                                                               Race area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 39[deg]21'31''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]24'45''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'08'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'32'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'21.5'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'04.6'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'45.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'11.6'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast parallel to shoreline
                                                                                to point of origin.
                                                                               Buffer area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 39[deg]21'46''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]24'35''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'06'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'06'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'06'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'20'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'40.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'31.5'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast along the shoreline to
                                                                                point of origin.
                                                                               Spectator area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'05.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'05.8'' W., thence
                                                                                east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'52.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]23'53.9'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]19'51.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'16.2'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'05.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'20'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to point of origin.
5.............  July--on or about    U.S. holiday         City of              The waters of the Delaware River,
                 July 4th.            celebrations.        Philadelphia.        adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                Camden, NJ, from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded on the south
                                                                                by the Walt Whitman Bridge and
                                                                                bounded on the north by the
                                                                                Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
6.............  August--2nd Friday,  Point Pleasant OPA/  Offshore             Regulated enforcement area--All
                 Saturday and         NJ Offshore Grand    Performance          waters of the North Atlantic
                 Sunday..             Prix.                Association (OPA)    Ocean encompassed within the
                                                           and New Jersey       following areas:
                                                           Offshore Racing     Race area: All waters of the
                                                           Assn.                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 39[deg]59'41''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]03'20''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]59'28'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'15'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]56'41'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'55'' W., thence west
                                                                                to latitude 39[deg]56'45'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]03'52'' W.,
                                                                                thence north parallel to
                                                                                shoreline to point of origin.

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                                                                               Buffer area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 40[deg]00'00''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]03'31''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]59'41'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'00'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]56'28'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'43'' W., thence west
                                                                                to latitude 39[deg]56'31'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]04'10'' W.,
                                                                                thence north along the shoreline
                                                                                to point of origin.
                                                                               Spectator area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 39[deg]59'41''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]01'59''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]59'39'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'48'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]56'27'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'29'' W., thence west
                                                                                to latitude 39[deg]56'28'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'43'' W.,
                                                                                thence north to point of origin.
7.............  May--3rd weekend,    New Jersey Offshore  Offshore             Regulated enforcement area--All
                 Saturday and         Grand Prix.          Performance Assn.    waters of the North Atlantic
                 Sunday.                                   & New Jersey         Ocean encompassed within the
                                                           Offshore Racing      following areas:
                                                           Assn.               Race area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 40[deg]05'40''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]01'59''
                                                                                W., thence southeast to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]05'34'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'40'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 40[deg]03'54'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'07'' W.,
                                                                                thence west to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]03'56'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'24'' W., thence north
                                                                                and parallel to shoreline to
                                                                                point of origin.
                                                                               Buffer area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 40[deg]05'55''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]02'02''
                                                                                W., thence southeast to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]05'44'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'28'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'01'' W.,
                                                                                thence west to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]03'44'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'36'' W., thence north
                                                                                along the shoreline to point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                               Spectator area: All waters of the
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude 40[deg]05'44''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]01'27''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]05'42'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'20'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]03'42'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'55'' W., thence west
                                                                                to latitude 40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'01'' W.,
                                                                                thence north to point of origin.
8.............  August--3rd Tuesday  Thunder Over the     Atlantic City        The waters of the North Atlantic
                 and Wednesday.       Boardwalk Air show.  Chamber of           Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic
                                                           Commerce.            City, New Jersey, bounded by a
                                                                                line drawn between the following
                                                                                points: From a point along the
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'31'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]25'04'' W., thence
                                                                                southeasterly to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'08'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'48'' W., thence
                                                                                southwesterly to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'16'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'17'' W., thence
                                                                                northwesterly to a point along
                                                                                the shoreline at latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'44'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'31'' W., thence
                                                                                northeasterly along the
                                                                                shoreline to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'31'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]25'04'' W.
9.............  October--1st Monday  U.S. holiday         City of              The waters of the Delaware River,
                 (Columbus Day).      celebrations.        Philadelphia.        adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                Camden, NJ, from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded on the south
                                                                                by the Walt Whitman Bridge and
                                                                                bounded on the north by the
                                                                                Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
10............  December 31st (New   U.S. holiday         City of              The waters of the Delaware River,
                 Year's Eve).         celebrations.        Philadelphia.        adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                Camden, NJ, from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded on the south
                                                                                by the Walt Whitman Bridge and
                                                                                bounded on the north by the
                                                                                Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
11............  September--2nd, 3rd  Ocean City Air Show  Ocean City, NJ.....  All waters of the New Jersey
                 or 4th Sunday.                                                 Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
                                                                                bounded by a line connecting the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]15'57'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]35'09'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]16'34'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]33'54'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]16'17'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]33'29'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]15'40'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]34'46'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to point of origin,
                                                                                near Ocean City, NJ.

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12............  June--4th Sunday     Atlantic City        Atlantic City, NJ..  All waters of the New Jersey
                 and August 2nd or    International                             Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
                 3rd Sunday.          Triathlon.                                bounded by a line connecting the
                 September--2nd or                                              following points: Latitude
                 3rd Saturday and                                               39[deg]21'20'' N., longitude
                 Sunday.                                                        074[deg]27'18'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'27.47'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'10.31'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'33'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]26'57'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'37'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'03'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'29.88'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'14.31'' W., thence
                                                                                south to latitude 39[deg]21'19''
                                                                                N., longitude 074[deg]27'22''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'18.14'' N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'19.25'' W., thence
                                                                                north to point of origin, near
                                                                                Atlantic City, NJ.
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                       (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone
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1.............  March--4th or last   USNA Safety at Sea   U.S. Naval Academy.  All waters of the Severn River
                 Saturday; or         Seminar.                                  from shoreline to shoreline,
                 April--1st                                                     bounded to the northwest by the
                 Saturday.                                                      Naval Academy (SR-450) Bridge
                                                                                and bounded to the southeast by
                                                                                a line drawn from Triton Light
                                                                                at latitude 38[deg]58'53.0'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]28'34.4'' W.,
                                                                                thence easterly to Carr Point,
                                                                                MD at latitude 38[deg]58'58.7''
                                                                                N., longitude 076[deg]27'38.9''
                                                                                W.
2.............  April and May--      USNA Crew Races....  U.S. Naval Academy.  All waters of the Severn River
                 every Friday,                                                  from shoreline to shoreline,
                 Saturday and                                                   bounded to the northwest by a
                 Sunday.                                                        line drawn from the south
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                39[deg]00'58'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]31'32'' W., thence to
                                                                                the north shoreline at latitude
                                                                                39[deg]01'11'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]31'10'' W. The regulated
                                                                                area is bounded to the southeast
                                                                                by a line drawn from U.S. Naval
                                                                                Academy Light at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'39.5'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'49'' W., thence
                                                                                easterly to Carr Point, MD at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]58'58'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]27'41'' W.
3.............  July--3rd, 4th or    Middle River Dinghy  Norris Trust         The waters of Middle River, from
                 last Saturday, or    Poker Run.           Foundation.          shoreline to shoreline, within
                 Sunday.                                                        an area bounded to the north by
                                                                                a line drawn along latitude
                                                                                39[deg]19'33'' N., and bounded
                                                                                to the south by a line drawn
                                                                                from latitude 39[deg]17'24.4''
                                                                                N., longitude 076[deg]23'53.3''
                                                                                W., thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]18'06.4'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'10.9'' W., including
                                                                                all western tributaries that
                                                                                join Middle River, including
                                                                                Dark Head Creek, Hopkins Creek,
                                                                                Norman Creek, Hogpen Creek and
                                                                                Sue Creek, located in Baltimore
                                                                                County, at Essex, MD.
4.............  May--1st Sunday....  Nanticoke River      Nanticoke River      All waters of the Nanticoke
                                      Swim and Triathlon.  Swim and             River, including Bivalve Channel
                                                           Triathlon, Inc.      and Bivalve Harbor, bounded by a
                                                                                line drawn from a point on the
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'38.8'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]53'31.8'' W., thence
                                                                                westerly to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'39.8'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]55'00'' W., thence
                                                                                northeasterly to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'57.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]53'47.7'' W., thence
                                                                                easterly to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'42.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]52'59.4'' W.
5.............  May-- the Saturday   Chestertown Tea      Chestertown Tea      All waters of the Chester River,
                 before Memorial      Party Re-enactment.  Party Festival.      within a line connecting the
                 Day.                                                           following positions: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]12'27'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]03'46'' W., thence to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]12'19'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]03'53'' W.,
                                                                                thence to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]12'15'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]03'41'' W., thence to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]12'26'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]03'38'' W.,
                                                                                thence to the point of origin at
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]03'46'' W.,
                                                                                located at Chestertown, MD.
6.............  May--3rd Friday,     Washington, DC       Washington, DC       The waters of the Upper Potomac
                 Saturday and         Dragon Boat          Dragon Boat          River, Washington, DC, from
                 Sunday. June 2nd     Festival.            Festival, Inc.       shoreline to shoreline, bounded
                 or 3rd Friday,                                                 upstream by the Francis Scott
                 Saturday and                                                   Key Bridge and downstream by the
                 Sunday.                                                        Roosevelt Memorial Bridge,
                                                                                located at Georgetown,
                                                                                Washington, DC.
7.............  May--Tuesday and     USNA Blue Angels     U.S. Naval Academy.  All waters of the Severn River
                 Wednesday before     Air Show.                                 from shoreline to shoreline,
                 Memorial Day                                                   bounded to the northwest by a
                 (observed).                                                    line drawn along the U.S. 50
                                                                                fixed highway bridge. The
                                                                                regulated area is bounded to the
                                                                                southeast by a line drawn from
                                                                                U.S. Naval Academy Light at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]58'39.5'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to a point 1500
                                                                                yards ESE of Chinks Point, MD at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]57'41'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]27'36'' W.,
                                                                                thence northeast to Greenbury
                                                                                Point at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'27.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]27'16.4'' W.

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                                                                               Spectator area: All waters of the
                                                                                Severn River bounded by a line
                                                                                commencing at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'38.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]27'56.9'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'24.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]27'47.6'' W., thence
                                                                                west to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'22.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]27'54.5'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'28.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'11'' W., thence east
                                                                                to point of origin. This area is
                                                                                located generally in the center
                                                                                portion of Middle Ground
                                                                                Anchorage, Severn River, MD.
                                                                                This spectator area is
                                                                                restricted to certain vessels as
                                                                                described in Sec.   100.501
                                                                                paragraph (g)(1).
8.............  June--2nd Sunday...  The Great            The Great            The waters of the Chesapeake Bay
                                      Chesapeake Bay       Chesapeake Bay       between and adjacent to the
                                      Swim.                Swim, Inc.           spans of the William P. Lane Jr.
                                                                                Memorial Bridges from shoreline
                                                                                to shoreline, bounded to the
                                                                                north by a line drawn parallel
                                                                                and 500 yards north of the north
                                                                                bridge span that originates from
                                                                                the western shoreline at
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]00'36.6'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]23'55'' W.,
                                                                                thence eastward to the eastern
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]59'14.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]19'57.3'' W.; and
                                                                                bounded to the south by a line
                                                                                drawn parallel and 500 yards
                                                                                south of the south bridge span
                                                                                that originates from the western
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                39[deg]00'18.4'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]24'28.2'' W., thence
                                                                                eastward to the eastern
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'39.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'8.8'' W.
9.............  June--3rd, 4th or    Maryland Swim for    District of          The waters of the Chester River
                 last Saturday or     Life.                Columbia Aquatics    from shoreline to shoreline,
                 July--2nd or 3rd                          Club.                bounded on the south by a line
                 Saturday.                                                      drawn along latitude
                                                                                39[deg]10'16'' N., near the
                                                                                Chester River Channel Buoy 35
                                                                                (LLN-26795) and bounded on the
                                                                                north at latitude 39[deg]12'30''
                                                                                N., parallel with Maryland S.R.
                                                                                213 Highway Bridge.
10............  June--last Saturday  Bo Bowman Memorial-- Carolina Virginia    Regulated enforcement area--All
                 and Sunday or        Sharptown Regatta.   Racing Assn.         waters of the Nanticoke River
                 July--2nd Saturday                                             encompassed within the following
                 and Sunday.                                                    areas:
                                                                               Race area: All waters of the
                                                                                Nanticoke River commencing at a
                                                                                point at latitude 38[deg]33'02''
                                                                                N., longitude 075[deg]42'44''
                                                                                W., thence northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'45'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'46'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'08'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'45'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'07'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to the point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                               Race boat/participant access
                                                                                area: Located southwest and down
                                                                                river from the race area. From
                                                                                shoreline to shoreline and bound
                                                                                by a line commencing at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'37'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'14'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest across the river to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]32'41.5'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]43'19.3'' W.,
                                                                                thence northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'46'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'14'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast along the Route 313
                                                                                bridge to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'41.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'08.2'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to point of origin.
                                                                               Buffer area: All waters of the
                                                                                Nanticoke River bounded by a
                                                                                line connecting the following
                                                                                points: Commencing at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'02'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'39'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'42'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'07'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'47'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'13'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'07.5'' N., longitude
                                                                                75[deg]42'46'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to the point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                               Spectator area: All waters of the
                                                                                Nanticoke River bounded by the
                                                                                following points: Located
                                                                                northeast and up-river from the
                                                                                race area. From shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline and bound by a line
                                                                                commencing at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'08.5'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'33.6'' W., thence
                                                                                southeasterly along the
                                                                                shoreline to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'02'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'39'' W., thence
                                                                                across the river northwest to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]33'07.4'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]42'46'' W.,
                                                                                thence northeast along the
                                                                                shoreline to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'13'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'41.5'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast across the river to
                                                                                point of origin.

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11............  May/June--Saturday   Rock Hall and        Kinetic Endeavors,   The waters of Rock Hall Harbor
                 and Sunday after     Waterman's           LLC.                 from shoreline to shoreline,
                 Memorial Day         Triathlon Swims.                          bounded by a line drawn from
                 (observed); and                                                latitude 39[deg]07'58.9'' N.,
                 October--1st                                                   longitude 076[deg]15'02'' W.,
                 Saturday and                                                   thence southeast and parallel
                 Sunday.                                                        along the harbor breakwall to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]07'50.1'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]14'41.7'' W.,
                                                                                located at Rock Hall, MD.
12............  September--2nd       Catholic Charities   Associated Catholic  The waters of the Patapsco River,
                 Saturday or the      Dragon Boat Races.   Charities, Inc.      within the Inner Harbor, from
                 Saturday after                                                 shoreline to shoreline, bounded
                 Labor Day.                                                     on the east by a line drawn
                 (biennial, even                                                along longitude 076[deg]36'30''
                 years).                                                        W., located at Baltimore, MD.
13............  June--3rd, 4th or    Baltimore Dragon     Baltimore Dragon     The waters of Patapsco River,
                 last Saturday or     Boat Challenge.      Boat Club.           Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore,
                 Sunday.                                                        MD, from shoreline to shoreline,
                                                                                within an area bounded on the
                                                                                east by a line drawn along
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]35'00'' W. and
                                                                                bounded on the west by a line
                                                                                drawn along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]36'42'' W.
14............  May--2nd, 3rd, 4th   Oxford-Bellevue      Enviro-Sports        The waters of the Tred Avon River
                 or last Saturday     Sharkfest Swim.      Productions Inc.     from shoreline to shoreline,
                 or Sunday. June--                                              within an area bounded on the
                 1st, 2nd or 3rd                                                east by a line drawn from
                 Saturday or Sunday.                                            latitude 38[deg]42'25'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]10'45'' W.,
                                                                                thence south to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]41'37'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]10'26'' W., and bounded
                                                                                on the west by a line drawn from
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]41'58'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]11'04'' W.,
                                                                                thence south to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]41'25'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]10'49'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]10'30'' W.,
                                                                                located at Oxford, MD.
15............  June--1st Sunday...  Washington's         Wave One Swimming..  The waters of the Potomac River,
                                      Crossing: Swim                            from shoreline to shoreline,
                                      Across the Potomac.                       bounded to the north by a line
                                                                                drawn that originates at Jones
                                                                                Point Park, VA at the west
                                                                                shoreline latitude
                                                                                38[deg]47'35'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]02'22'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 38[deg]47'12'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]00'58'' W., at
                                                                                east shoreline near National
                                                                                Harbor, MD. The regulated area
                                                                                is bounded to the south by a
                                                                                line drawn originating at George
                                                                                Washington Memorial Parkway
                                                                                highway overpass and Cameron
                                                                                Run, west shoreline latitude
                                                                                38[deg]47'23'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]03'03'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 38[deg]46'52'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]01'13'' W., at
                                                                                east shoreline near National
                                                                                Harbor, MD.
16............  October--last        The MRE Tug of War.  Maritime Republic    The waters of Spa Creek from
                 Saturday; or                              of Eastport.         shoreline to shoreline,
                 November--1st or                                               extending 400 feet from either
                 2nd Saturday.                                                  side of a rope spanning Spa
                                                                                Creek from a position at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]58'36'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]29'04.7'' W.
                                                                                at Annapolis City Dock, thence
                                                                                to a position at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'25'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'52.4'' W., at
                                                                                Eastport, MD shoreline, near the
                                                                                foot of 2nd Street.
17............  December--2nd        Eastport Yacht Club  Eastport Yacht Club  All waters of Spa Creek and the
                 Saturday or Sunday.  Lights Parade.                            Severn River, shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded on the east
                                                                                by a line drawn from Triton
                                                                                Light, at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'53.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'34.3'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to Horn Point, at
                                                                                38[deg]58'20.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'27.1'' W., and
                                                                                bounded on the west by a line
                                                                                drawn along 076[deg]30'00'' W.,
                                                                                that crosses the western end of
                                                                                Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD.

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18............  Memorial Day         NAS Patuxent River   NAS Patuxent River.  All waters of lower Patuxent
                 weekend--Thursday,   Air Expo.                                 River, near Solomons, Maryland,
                 Friday, Saturday                                               located between Fishing Point
                 and Sunday; or                                                 and base of break wall marking
                 Labor Day weekend--                                            the entrance to East Seaplane
                 Thursday, Friday,                                              Basin at Naval Air Station
                 Saturday and                                                   Patuxent River (adjacent to
                 Sunday; or                                                     approach for runway 14), within
                 October--last                                                  an area bounded by a line
                 Thursday, Friday,                                              commencing near the shoreline at
                 Saturday and                                                   latitude 38[deg]17'39'' N.,
                 Sunday.                                                        longitude 076[deg]25'47'' W.,
                                                                                thence northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]17'47'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]26'00'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'09'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]25'40'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'00'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]25'25'' W., located near
                                                                                the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air
                                                                                Station Patuxent River,
                                                                                Maryland. All waters of
                                                                                Chesapeake Bay, located
                                                                                approximately 500 yards north of
                                                                                break wall marking entrance to
                                                                                Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air
                                                                                Station Patuxent River (adjacent
                                                                                to approach for runway 32),
                                                                                within an area bounded by a line
                                                                                commencing near the shoreline at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]16'53.9'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]23'29.2'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'40'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'05'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'19'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'25'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'30.4'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'44.9'' W., located
                                                                                near the shoreline at U.S. Naval
                                                                                Air Station Patuxent River,
                                                                                Maryland. All waters of lower
                                                                                Patuxent River, near Solomons,
                                                                                Maryland, located between Hog
                                                                                Point and Cedar Point, located
                                                                                approximately 200 yards north of
                                                                                shoreline at Naval Air Station
                                                                                Patuxent River, Maryland. The
                                                                                area is bound by a line drawn
                                                                                from point commencing at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]18'41'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]23'43'' W.,
                                                                                thence east to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'16'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]22'35'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 38[deg]18'12'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]22'37'' W.,
                                                                                thence northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'36'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'46'' W., thence to
                                                                                point of origin.
19............  May--1st or 2nd      Ocean City Maryland  Offshore             Regulated enforcement area: All
                 Saturday and         Offshore Grand       Performance Assn.    waters of North Atlantic Ocean
                 Sunday; October--    Prix.                Racing, LLC.         bounded within the following
                 1st or 2nd                                                     designated areas.
                 Saturday and                                                  Race area: All waters of North
                 Sunday.                                                        Atlantic Ocean commencing at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]20'06.33'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]04'39.09'' W.,
                                                                                thence east to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]20'03.75'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]04'27.46'' W., thence
                                                                                north and parallel to Ocean City
                                                                                shoreline to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'32'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]03'46.57'' W., thence
                                                                                west to shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'34.58'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]04'00.95'' W., thence
                                                                                south to the point of origin.
                                                                               Buffer area: 500 yards in all
                                                                                directions surrounding the
                                                                                ``Race area''. All waters of
                                                                                North Atlantic Ocean commencing
                                                                                at a point near the shoreline at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]21'52'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]04'09'' W.,
                                                                                thence east to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'44'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]03'21'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest and parallel to Ocean
                                                                                City shoreline latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'47'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]04'15'' W., thence west
                                                                                to the shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'55'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]04'57'' W.
                                                                               Spectator area: Vessel operation
                                                                                restricted to operate at No Wake
                                                                                Speed. All waters of North
                                                                                Atlantic Ocean commencing at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]20'01'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]04'08.4'' W.,
                                                                                thence east to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'58'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]03'57'' W., thence north
                                                                                and parallel to Ocean City
                                                                                shoreline to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'26'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]03'16'' W., thence west
                                                                                to shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'29'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]03'27.8'' W., thence
                                                                                south to the point of origin.

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20............  June--1st, 2nd or    Ocean City Air Show  Town of Ocean City,  All waters of the North Atlantic
                 3rd Thursday,                             Maryland.            Ocean within an area bounded by
                 Friday, Saturday                                               the following coordinates:
                 and Sunday.                                                    Commencing at a point near the
                                                                                shoreline in vicinity of 33rd
                                                                                Street, Ocean City, MD, latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'48.8'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]04'10'' W., thence
                                                                                eastward to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]21'32'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]03'12'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 38[deg]19'22.7'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]04'09.5'' W.,
                                                                                thence west to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'38.5'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]05'05.4'' W., thence
                                                                                north along the shoreline to
                                                                                point of origin, located
                                                                                adjacent to Ocean City, MD.
21............  Memorial Day         Cambridge Classic    Cambridge Power      Regulated enforcement area: All
                 weekend (Saturday    Powerboat Race.      Boat Regatta         waters within Hambrooks Bay and
                 and Sunday). July--                       Association.         Choptank River west and south of
                 last Saturday or                                               a line commencing at Great Marsh
                 Sunday.                                                        Point, latitude 38[deg]35'06''
                                                                                N., longitude 076[deg]04'40.5''
                                                                                W., thence northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'22.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'23.7'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'42.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'51.1'' W. at
                                                                                Hambrooks Bar Light LLNR 24995,
                                                                                thence southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'34.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]05'12.3'' W.,
                                                                                terminating at the Hambrooks Bay
                                                                                breakwall as it intersects the
                                                                                shoreline.
                                                                               Race area: Located within the
                                                                                waters of Hambrooks Bay and
                                                                                Choptank River, in an area bound
                                                                                to the north by the Hambrooks
                                                                                Bay breakwall and bounded to the
                                                                                east by a line drawn along
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]04'42'' W. The
                                                                                actual placement of the Race
                                                                                Area will be determined by the
                                                                                marine event sponsor within the
                                                                                designated boundaries described
                                                                                in this section.
                                                                               Buffer area: All waters within
                                                                                Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River
                                                                                (with the exception of the Race
                                                                                Area designated by the marine
                                                                                event sponsor) bound to the
                                                                                north by the breakwall and
                                                                                continuing along a line drawn
                                                                                from the east end of breakwall
                                                                                located at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'27.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'50.1'' W., thence
                                                                                east to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'22.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'23.7'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to Great Marsh Point
                                                                                located at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'06'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'40.6'' W.
                                                                               Spectator area: All waters of the
                                                                                Choptank River, eastward and
                                                                                outside of Hambrooks Bay
                                                                                breakwall, thence bound by line
                                                                                that commences at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'25'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'51'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 38[deg]35'22'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]04'36'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'19'' N. longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'33'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]35'22.7'' N. longitude
                                                                                076[deg]04'23.7'' W.
22............  July--4th or last    Southern Maryland    Southern Maryland    All waters of Breton Bay,
                 Saturday and         Boat Club Summer     Boat Club.           immediately adjacent to
                 Sunday.              Regatta.                                  Leonardtown, MD shoreline, from
                                                                                shoreline to shoreline, within
                                                                                an area bounded to the east by a
                                                                                line drawn along latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'43'' N., and bounded
                                                                                to the west by a line drawn
                                                                                along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]38'29.5'' W., located at
                                                                                Leonardtown, MD.
                                                                               Race area: The race area is
                                                                                rectangular in shape measuring
                                                                                approximately 200 yards by 870
                                                                                yards. The area is bounded by a
                                                                                line commencing at position
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]17'07.2'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]38'17.3'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'55.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'48'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'50.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'51.3'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]17'01.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]38'21'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to point of origin.
                                                                               Buffer area: The area surrounds
                                                                                the entire race area described
                                                                                in the preceding paragraph of
                                                                                this section. This area is
                                                                                rectangular in shape and
                                                                                provides a buffer of
                                                                                approximately 125 yards around
                                                                                the perimeter of the race area.
                                                                                The area is bounded by a line
                                                                                commencing at position latitude
                                                                                38[deg]17'12'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]38'19.6'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'57'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'40.5'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'44.8'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'48.2'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]17'00.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]38'27.8'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to point of origin.

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                                                                               Spectator area: A. The area is
                                                                                bounded by a line commencing at
                                                                                position latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'52.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]38'14.2'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'54'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]38'12.5'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'48.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'59.3'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'47.4'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'59.3'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest along the shoreline to
                                                                                point of origin.
                                                                               B. The area is bounded by a line
                                                                                commencing at position latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'59.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'45.6'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'57.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'40.2'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'54.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'41.9'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'51.8'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'36.4'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'55.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'34.2'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'59.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'37.2'' W., thence
                                                                                west to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]17'01.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'43.7'' W., thence
                                                                                south to point of origin.
                                                                               C. The area is bounded by a line
                                                                                commencing at position latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'47.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'54.8'' W., thence
                                                                                south to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'43.3'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'55.2'' W., thence
                                                                                east to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'43.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'47.8'' W., thence
                                                                                north to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]16'44.7'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]37'48.5'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to point of origin.
23............  October --Thursday,  Baltimore Air Show.  Historic Ships in    Regulated area: All waters of the
                 Friday, Saturday                          Baltimore, Inc.      Patapsco River, within an area
                 and Sunday after                                               bounded by a line connecting
                 Columbus Day                                                   position latitude 39[deg]16'00''
                 (observed).                                                    N., longitude 076[deg]36'30''
                 (biennial, even                                                W., thence east to latitude
                 years).                                                        39[deg]16'00'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]33'00'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]33'00'' W.,
                                                                                thence west to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]14'30'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]36'30'' W., thence north
                                                                                to point of origin, located
                                                                                between Port Covington and
                                                                                Seagirt Marine Terminal,
                                                                                Baltimore, MD.
                                                                               Spectator Area: All waters of
                                                                                Patapsco River located between
                                                                                the northern boundary defined by
                                                                                a line drawn from the vicinity
                                                                                of North Locust Point Marine
                                                                                Terminal, Pier 1 thence east to
                                                                                Canton Industrial area, Pier 5;
                                                                                the south boundary is defined by
                                                                                a line drawn from vicinity of
                                                                                Whetstone Point thence east to
                                                                                Lazaretto Point. This area is
                                                                                located generally where
                                                                                Northwest Harbor, East Channel
                                                                                joins Patapsco River, Fort
                                                                                McHenry Channel, near Fort
                                                                                McHenry National Monument,
                                                                                Baltimore, MD. This area is
                                                                                bound by a line to the north
                                                                                commencing at position latitude
                                                                                39[deg]16'01'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]34'46'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]34'09'' W.,
                                                                                and bound by a line to the south
                                                                                commencing at position latitude
                                                                                39[deg]15'39'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]35'23'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 39[deg]15'26'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]34'03'' W.
                                                                                This spectator area is
                                                                                restricted to certain vessels as
                                                                                described in Sec.   100.501
                                                                                paragraph (g)(2).
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                                (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone
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1.............  May--last Friday,    Blackbeard           City of Hampton....  The waters of Sunset Creek and
                 Saturday and         Festival, Battle                          Hampton River shoreline to
                 Sunday and/or        of Hampton.                               shoreline bounded to the north
                 June--1st Friday,                                              by the I-64 Bridge over the
                 Saturday and                                                   Hampton River and bounded to the
                 Sunday.                                                        south by a line drawn from
                October--3rd and                                                Hampton River Channel Light 16
                 4th weekend.                                                   (LL 10945), located at latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'24'' W., thence west
                                                                                across the Hampton River to
                                                                                finger pier at Bluewater Yacht
                                                                                Center, located at latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'28'' W.

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                                                                               Spectator Vessel Anchorage Areas--
                                                                                Area A: Located in the upper
                                                                                reaches of the Hampton River,
                                                                                bounded to the south by a line
                                                                                drawn from the western shoreline
                                                                                at latitude 37[deg]01'46.6'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]20'21.3'' W.,
                                                                                thence east across the river to
                                                                                latitude 37[deg]01'42.6'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]20'12.3'' W.,
                                                                                and bounded to the north by the
                                                                                I-64 Bridge over the Hampton
                                                                                River. The anchorage area will
                                                                                be marked by orange buoys.
                                                                               Area B: Located along the eastern
                                                                                side of the Hampton River
                                                                                channel, south of the route 60/
                                                                                143 bridge and Joy's Marina, and
                                                                                adjacent to the shoreline that
                                                                                fronts the Riverside Health
                                                                                Center. Bounded by the shoreline
                                                                                and a line drawn between the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'27.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'23.1'' W., thence
                                                                                south to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'22.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'26.1'' W. The
                                                                                anchorage area will be marked by
                                                                                orange buoys.
2.............  June--1st Friday,    Norfolk Harborfest.  Norfolk Festevents,  The waters of the Elizabeth River
                 Saturday and                              Ltd.                 and its branches from shoreline
                 Sunday or 2nd                                                  to shoreline, bounded to the
                 Friday, Saturday                                               northwest by a line drawn across
                 and Sunday.                                                    the Port Norfolk Reach section
                                                                                of the Elizabeth River between
                                                                                the north corner of the landing
                                                                                at Hospital Point, Portsmouth,
                                                                                Virginia, latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'51.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'07.9'' W., and the
                                                                                north corner of the City of
                                                                                Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot
                                                                                of Brooks Avenue located at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]51'00.3'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W.;
                                                                                bounded on the southwest by a
                                                                                line drawn from the southern
                                                                                corner of the landing at
                                                                                Hospital Point, Portsmouth,
                                                                                Virginia, at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'50.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'07.7'' W., to the
                                                                                northern end of the eastern most
                                                                                pier at the Tidewater Yacht
                                                                                Agency Marina, located at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]50'33.6'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W.;
                                                                                bounded to the south by a line
                                                                                drawn across the Lower Reach of
                                                                                the Southern Branch of the
                                                                                Elizabeth River, between the
                                                                                Portsmouth Lightship Museum
                                                                                located at the foot of London
                                                                                Boulevard, in Portsmouth,
                                                                                Virginia at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'13.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]17'44.8'' W., and the
                                                                                northwest corner of the Norfolk
                                                                                Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley
                                                                                Plant, Pier No. 1, located at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W.;
                                                                                and to the southeast by the
                                                                                Berkley Bridge which crosses the
                                                                                Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth
                                                                                River between Berkley at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]50'21.5'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'14.5'' W.,
                                                                                and Norfolk at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'35'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]17'10'' W.
3.............  June--2nd or 3rd     Cock Island Race...  Portsmouth Boat      The waters of the Elizabeth River
                 Saturday.                                 Club & City of       and its branches from shoreline
                                                           Portsmouth, VA.      to shoreline, bounded to the
                                                                                northwest by a line drawn across
                                                                                the Port Norfolk Reach section
                                                                                of the Elizabeth River between
                                                                                the northern corner of the
                                                                                landing at Hospital Point,
                                                                                Portsmouth, Virginia, latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'51.6'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'07.9'' W. and the
                                                                                north corner of the City of
                                                                                Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot
                                                                                of Brooks Avenue located at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]51'00.3'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W.;
                                                                                bounded on the southwest by a
                                                                                line drawn from the southern
                                                                                corner of the landing at
                                                                                Hospital Point, Portsmouth,
                                                                                Virginia, at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'50.9'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'07.7'' W., to the
                                                                                northern end of the eastern most
                                                                                pier at the Tidewater Yacht
                                                                                Agency Marina, located at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]50'33.6'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W.;
                                                                                bounded to the south by a line
                                                                                drawn across the Lower Reach of
                                                                                the Southern Branch of the
                                                                                Elizabeth River, between the
                                                                                Portsmouth Lightship Museum
                                                                                located at the foot of London
                                                                                Boulevard, in Portsmouth,
                                                                                Virginia at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'13.2'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]17'44.8'' W., and the
                                                                                northwest corner of the Norfolk
                                                                                Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley
                                                                                Plant, Pier No. 1, located at
                                                                                latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W.;
                                                                                and bounded to the southeast by
                                                                                the Berkley Bridge which crosses
                                                                                the Eastern Branch of the
                                                                                Elizabeth River between Berkley
                                                                                at latitude 36[deg]50'21.5'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]17'14.5'' W.,
                                                                                and Norfolk at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]50'35'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]17'10'' W.

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4.............  June--last Saturday  RRBA Spring Radar    Rappahannock River   All waters of Rappahannock River,
                 or July--1st         Shootout.            Boaters              adjacent to Layton, VA, from
                 Saturday.                                 Association (RRBA).  shoreline to shoreline, bounded
                                                                                on the west by a line running
                                                                                along longitude 076[deg]58'30''
                                                                                W., and bounded on the east by a
                                                                                line running along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]56'00'' W.
                                                                               Buffer area: The waters of
                                                                                Rappahannock River extending 200
                                                                                yards outwards from east and
                                                                                west boundary lines described in
                                                                                this section.
                                                                               Spectator area: The regulated
                                                                                area cannot accommodate
                                                                                spectator vessels due to
                                                                                limitations posed by shallow
                                                                                water and insufficient waters to
                                                                                provide adequate separation
                                                                                between race course and other
                                                                                vessels. Spectators are
                                                                                encouraged to view the race from
                                                                                points along the adjacent
                                                                                shoreline.
5.............  July--last           Pony Penning Swim..  Chincoteague         The waters of Assateague Channel
                 Wednesday and                             Volunteer Fire       from shoreline to shoreline,
                 following Friday;                         Department.          bounded to the east by a line
                 or August--1st                                                 drawn from latitude
                 Wednesday and                                                  37[deg]55'01'' N., longitude
                 following Friday.                                              075[deg]22'40'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 37[deg]54'50'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]22'46'' W.;
                                                                                and to the southwest by a line
                                                                                drawn from latitude
                                                                                37[deg]54'54'' N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]23'00'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 37[deg]54'49'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]22'49'' W.
6.............  August 1st or 2nd    Hampton Cup Regatta  Hampton Cup Regatta  Regulated enforcement area--All
                 Friday, Saturday                          Boat Club.           waters of Mill Creek, adjacent
                 and Sunday.                                                    and north of Fort Monroe,
                                                                                Hampton, Virginia. The regulated
                                                                                area includes the following
                                                                                areas:
                                                                               Race area: All waters within the
                                                                                following boundaries: to the
                                                                                north, a line drawn along
                                                                                latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N., to
                                                                                the east a line drawn along
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'30'' W., to
                                                                                the south a line drawn parallel
                                                                                with the Fort Monroe shoreline,
                                                                                and west boundary is parallel
                                                                                with the Route 258--East Mercury
                                                                                Boulevard Bridge-causeway.
                                                                               Buffer area A: All waters bounded
                                                                                by a line connecting the
                                                                                following points: latitude
                                                                                37[deg]00'43'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'54'' W., thence north
                                                                                along the causeway to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'52'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'00'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'54'' W., thence south
                                                                                to Route 143 causeway at
                                                                                latitude 37[deg]00'44'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'58'' W.,
                                                                                thence east along the shoreline
                                                                                to point of origin.
                                                                               Buffer area B: All waters bounded
                                                                                by a line connecting the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'08'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'49'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W.,
                                                                                thence south to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]00'33'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'23'' W., thence west
                                                                                to latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'30'' W.,
                                                                                thence north to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'30'' W., thence west
                                                                                to latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'49'' W.,
                                                                                thence north to point of origin.
                                                                               Spectator area: All waters
                                                                                bounded by a line connecting the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'08'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'23'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'14'' W.,
                                                                                thence south to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]00'54'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'14'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                37[deg]00'37'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]18'23'' W., thence north
                                                                                to point of origin.
7.............  September 1st        Hampton Virginia     Hampton Bay Days     The waters of Sunset Creek and
                 Friday, Saturday     Bay Days Festival.   Inc.                 Hampton River shoreline to
                 and Sunday or 2nd                                              shoreline bounded to the north
                 Friday, Saturday                                               by the I-64 Bridge over the
                 and Sunday.                                                    Hampton River and bounded to the
                                                                                south by a line drawn from
                                                                                Hampton River Channel Light 16
                                                                                (LL 10945), located at latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'24'' W., thence west
                                                                                to the finger pier across the
                                                                                river at Bluewater Yacht Center,
                                                                                located at latitude
                                                                                37[deg]01'03'' N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]20'28'' W.
8.............  September--last      Poquoson Seafood     City of Poquoson...  The waters of the Back River,
                 Sunday or October--  Festival Workboat                         Poquoson, Virginia.
                 1st or 2nd Sunday.   Races.

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                                                                               Race area: The area is bounded on
                                                                                the north by a line drawn along
                                                                                latitude 37[deg]06'30'' N.,
                                                                                bounded on the south by a line
                                                                                drawn along latitude
                                                                                37[deg]06'15'' N., bounded on
                                                                                the east by a line drawn along
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]18'52'' W. and
                                                                                bounded on the west by a line
                                                                                drawn along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]19'30'' W.
                                                                               Buffer area: The waters of Back
                                                                                River extending 200 yards
                                                                                outwards from east and west
                                                                                boundary lines, and 100 yards
                                                                                outwards from the north and
                                                                                south boundary lines described
                                                                                in this section.
                                                                               Spectator area: Is located along
                                                                                the south boundary line of the
                                                                                buffer area described in this
                                                                                section and continues to the
                                                                                south for 300 yards.
9.............  June--3rd Saturday   Mattaponi Drag Boat  Mattaponi Volunteer  All waters of Mattaponi River
                 and Sunday or 4th    Race.                Rescue Squad and     immediately adjacent to Rainbow
                 Saturday and                              Dive Team.           Acres Campground, King and Queen
                 Sunday.                                                        County, Virginia. The regulated
                                                                                area includes a section of the
                                                                                Mattaponi River approximately
                                                                                three-quarter mile long and
                                                                                bounded in width by each
                                                                                shoreline, bounded to the east
                                                                                by a line that runs parallel
                                                                                along longitude 076[deg]52'43''
                                                                                W., near the mouth of Mitchell
                                                                                Hill Creek, and bounded to the
                                                                                west by a line that runs
                                                                                parallel along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]53'41'' W. just north of
                                                                                Wakema, Virginia.
                                                                               Buffer area: The waters of
                                                                                Mattaponi River extending 200
                                                                                yards outwards from east and
                                                                                west boundary lines described in
                                                                                this section.
                                                                               Spectator area: The regulated
                                                                                area cannot accommodate
                                                                                spectator vessels due to
                                                                                limitations posed by shallow
                                                                                water and insufficient waters to
                                                                                provide adequate separation
                                                                                between race course and other
                                                                                vessels. Spectators are
                                                                                encouraged to view the race from
                                                                                points along the adjacent
                                                                                shoreline.
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                                (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
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1.............  September--4th or    Swim the Loop and    Without Limits       All waters surrounding Harbor
                 last Saturday and    Motts Channel        Coaching, Inc.       Island, NC including
                 or Sunday.           Sprint.                                   Intracoastal waterway, Lees Cut,
                                                                                Banks Channel and Motts Channel.
                                                                                Enforcement area extends
                                                                                approximately 100 yards from the
                                                                                shoreline of Harbor Island and
                                                                                is bounded by a line connecting
                                                                                the following points: Latitude
                                                                                34[deg]12'55'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]48'59'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                34[deg]13'16'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]48'39'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                34[deg]13'06'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]48'18'' W., thence east
                                                                                to latitude 34[deg]13'12'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]47'41'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to latitude
                                                                                34[deg]13'06'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]47'33'' W., thence south
                                                                                to latitude 34[deg]12'31'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]47'47'' W.,
                                                                                thence southwest to latitude
                                                                                34[deg]12'11'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]48'01'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                34[deg]12'29'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]48'29'' W., thence north
                                                                                to latitude 34[deg]12'44'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]48'32'' W.,
                                                                                thence northwest to point of
                                                                                origin.
2.............  September--3rd, 4th  Wilmington YMCA      Wilmington, NC,      All waters of Motts Channel, from
                 or last Saturday;    Triathlon.           YMCA.                shoreline to shoreline and
                 October--last                                                  between Wrightsville Channel Day
                 Saturday;                                                      beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located
                 November--1st and                                              at latitude 34[deg]12'17.8'' N.,
                 or 2nd Saturday.                                               longitude 077[deg]48'09.1'' W.,
                                                                                thence westward to Wrightsville
                                                                                Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR
                                                                                30255), located at latitude
                                                                                34[deg]12'52.1'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]48'53.5'' W.
3.............  August--2nd          The Crossing.......  Organization to      All waters of Lake Gaston, from
                 Saturday.                                 Support the Arts,    shoreline to shoreline, directly
                                                           Infrastructure,      under the length of Eaton Ferry
                                                           and Learning on      Bridge (NC State Route 903),
                                                           Lake Gaston, AKA     commencing at the southern
                                                           O'SAIL.              bridge entrance at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]30'38'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]57'53'' W., and
                                                                                extending to the northern bridge
                                                                                entrance at latitude
                                                                                36[deg]31'19'' N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]57'33'' W., and bounded
                                                                                to the west by a line drawn
                                                                                parallel and 100 yards from and
                                                                                the western side of Eaton Ferry
                                                                                Bridge near Littleton, NC.
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\1\ As noted in paragraph (f) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed special local
  regulations is subject to change.


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PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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3. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 
6.04-6, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


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4. Revise section 165.506 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.506  Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast 
Guard District.

    (a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 
165.23 and the regulations in this section apply to the fireworks 
safety zones listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. These regulations 
will be enforced annually, for the duration of each fireworks event 
listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. In the case of inclement weather, 
the event may be conducted on the day following the date listed in the 
Table to Sec.  165.506. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of 
the enforcement period of the regulation with respect to each safety 
zone, the geographical area, and other details concerning the nature of 
the fireworks event will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and 
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
    (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Coast Guard Patrol Commander or 
the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. Those personnel are comprised 
of commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. 
Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in 
the enforcement of the safety zone. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast 
Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the 
operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
    (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges and launch sites on land 
that operate within the regulated areas contained in the Table to Sec.  
165.506 will have a sign affixed to the port and starboard side of the 
barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land 
immediately adjacent to the shoreline and facing the water labeled 
``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY''. This will provide on scene notice 
that the safety zone will be enforced on that day. This notice will 
consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange 
retro reflective border. The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10 inch black 
block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and 
``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the 
word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background.
    (2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the Fifth Coast Guard 
District will notify the public of the enforcement of these safety 
zones by all appropriate means to affect the widest publicity among the 
affected segments of the public. Publication in the Local Notice to 
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may 
be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is 
scheduled to begin, to notify the public.
    (c) Contact information. Questions about safety zones and related 
events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port 
for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is 
listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast 
Guard Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of 
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 362-4015.
    (d) Enforcement periods. The safety zones in the Table to Sec.  
165.506 will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day a barge with 
a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign on the port and starboard side 
is on-scene or a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign is posted on 
land adjacent to the shoreline, in a location listed in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the 
safety zones during these enforcement periods unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on 
scene. The enforcement periods for each Safety Zone in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506 of this section are subject to change, but the duration 
of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total amount of 
time as stated in its table. In the event of a change, or for 
enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates 
to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice by 
publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, 
issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

                                             Table To Sec.   165.506
                [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec.   165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
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                         Enforcement period(s)
        Number                    \1\                    Location               Safety zone--regulated area
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                                 (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1....................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     North Atlantic Ocean,    The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        5th.                      Bethany Beach, DE;       within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 38[deg]32'08'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 075[deg]03'15'' W.,
                                                                           adjacent to shoreline of Bethany
                                                                           Beach, DE.
2....................  Labor Day...............  Indian River Bay, DE;    All waters of the Indian River Bay
                                                  Safety Zone.             within a 700 yard radius of the
                                                                           fireworks launch location on the pier
                                                                           in approximate position latitude
                                                                           38[deg]36'42'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]08'18'' W.
3....................  July 2nd, 3rd or 4th....  North Atlantic Ocean,    All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                  Rehoboth Beach, DE;      within a 360 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 38[deg]43'01.2''
                                                                           N., longitude 075[deg]04'21'' W.,
                                                                           approximately 400 yards east of
                                                                           Rehoboth Beach, DE.
4....................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     North Atlantic Ocean,    The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        5th.                      Avalon, NJ; Safety       within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           location latitude 39[deg]06'19.5''
                                                                           N., longitude 074[deg]42'02.15'' W.,
                                                                           in the vicinity of the shoreline at
                                                                           Avalon, NJ.
5....................  July 2nd, 3rd, or 4th,    Barnegat Bay, Barnegat   The waters of Barnegat Bay within a
                        or September 1st-2nd      Township, NJ; Safety     500 yard radius of the fireworks
                        Saturday.                 Zone.                    barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 39[deg]44'50'' N., longitude
                                                                           074[deg]11'21'' W., approximately 500
                                                                           yards north of Conklin Island, NJ.

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6....................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     North Atlantic Ocean,    The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        5th.                      Cape May, NJ; Safety     within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           location latitude 38[deg]55'36'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 074[deg]55'26'' W.,
                                                                           immediately adjacent to the shoreline
                                                                           at Cape May, NJ.
7....................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     Delaware Bay, North      All waters of the Delaware Bay within
                        5th.                      Cape May, NJ; Safety     a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  Zone.                    barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]58'00'' N., longitude
                                                                           074[deg]58'30'' W.
8....................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     Great Egg Harbor Inlet,  All waters within a 500 yard radius of
                        5th. August--3rd Sunday.  Margate City, NJ;        the fireworks barge in approximate
                                                  Safety Zone.             location latitude 39[deg]19'33'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 074[deg]31'28'' W., on the
                                                                           Intracoastal Waterway near Margate
                                                                           City, NJ.
9....................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     Metedeconk River, Brick  The waters of the Metedeconk River
                        5th. August every         Township, NJ; Safety     within a 300 yard radius of the
                        Thursday; September 1st   Zone.                    fireworks launch platform in
                        Thursday.                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                           40[deg]03'24'' N., longitude
                                                                           074[deg]06'42'' W., near the
                                                                           shoreline at Brick Township, NJ.
10...................  July--2nd, 3rd, 4th or    North Atlantic Ocean,    The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        5th.                      Atlantic City, NJ;       within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge located at latitude
                                                                           39[deg]20'58'' N., longitude
                                                                           074[deg]25'58'' W., and within 500
                                                                           yard radius of a fireworks barge
                                                                           located at latitude 39[deg]21'2'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 074[deg]25'06'' W., near
                                                                           the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ.
11...................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     North Atlantic Ocean,    The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        5th. October--1st or      Ocean City, NJ; Safety   within a 500 yard radius of the
                        2nd Saturday.             Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           location latitude 39[deg]16'22'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W., in the
                                                                           vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean
                                                                           City, NJ.
12...................  May--4th Saturday.......  Barnegat Bay, Ocean      All waters of Barnegat Bay within a
                                                  Township, NJ; Safety     500 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  Zone.                    barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 39[deg]47'33'' N., longitude
                                                                           074[deg]10'46'' W.
13...................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     Little Egg Harbor,       All waters of Little Egg Harbor within
                        5th.                      Parker Island, NJ;       a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  Safety Zone.             barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 39[deg]34'18'' N., longitude
                                                                           074[deg]14'43'' W., approximately 50
                                                                           yards north of Parkers Island.
14...................  September--3rd Saturday.  Delaware River,          All waters of the Delaware River near
                                                  Chester, PA; Safety      Chester, PA just south of the
                                                  Zone.                    Commodore Barry Bridge within a 250
                                                                           yard radius of the fireworks barge
                                                                           located in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 39[deg]49'43.2'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 075[deg]22'42'' W.
15...................  September--3rd Saturday.  Delaware River,          All waters of the Delaware River near
                                                  Essington, PA; Safety    Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum
                                                  Zone.                    Island within a 250 yard radius of
                                                                           the fireworks barge located in the
                                                                           approximate position latitude
                                                                           39[deg]51'18'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]18'57'' W.
16...................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     Delaware River,          All waters of Delaware River, adjacent
                        5th; Columbus Day;        Philadelphia, PA;        to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA,
                        December 31st, January    Safety Zone.             bounded from shoreline to shoreline,
                        1st.                                               bounded on the south by a line
                                                                           running east to west from points
                                                                           along the shoreline at latitude
                                                                           39[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]08'28.1'' W., thence to
                                                                           latitude 39[deg]56'29.1'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W., and
                                                                           bounded on the north by the Benjamin
                                                                           Franklin Bridge.
17...................  July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or     N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea   All waters of N. Atlantic Ocean within
                        5th.                      Isle City, NJ; Safety    a 350 yard radius of a fireworks
                                                  Zone.                    barge located approximately at
                                                                           position latitude 39[deg]08'49.5''
                                                                           N., longitude 074[deg]41'25.1'' W.,
                                                                           near Sea Isle City, NJ.
18...................  April 8th; July 2nd,      Rehoboth Bay, DE;        All waters within a 500 yard radius of
                        3rd, 4th or 5th;          Safety Zone.             a fireworks barge located at position
                        December 31st.                                     latitude 38[deg]41'21'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]05'00'' W. at Rehoboth Bay
                                                                           near Dewey Beach, DE.
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                       (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone
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1....................  April--1st or 2nd         Washington Channel,      All waters of the Upper Potomac River
                        Saturday.                 Upper Potomac River,     within 170 yards radius of the
                                                  Washington, DC; Safety   fireworks barge in approximate
                                                  Zone.                    position latitude 38[deg]52'20.3''
                                                                           N., longitude 077[deg]01'17.5'' W.,
                                                                           located within the Washington Channel
                                                                           in Washington Harbor, DC.
2....................  July 4th; December--1st   Severn River and Spa     All waters of the Severn River and Spa
                        and 2nd Saturday;         Creek, Annapolis, MD;    Creek within a 300 yard radius of the
                        December 31st.            Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position 38[deg]58'41.76'' N.,
                                                                           076[deg]28'34.2'' W., located near
                                                                           the entrance to Spa Creek, Annapolis,
                                                                           MD.
3....................  July--4th, or Saturday    Middle River, Baltimore  All waters of the Middle River within
                        before or after           County, MD; Safety       a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                        Independence Day          Zone.                    barge in approximate position
                        holiday.                                           latitude 39[deg]17'45'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]23'49'' W., approximately 300
                                                                           yards east of Rockaway Beach, near
                                                                           Turkey Point.
4....................  December 31.............  Upper Potomac River,     All waters of the Upper Potomac River
                                                  Washington, DC; Safety   within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position 38[deg]48'14'' N.,
                                                                           077[deg]02'10'' W., located near the
                                                                           waterfront (King Street) at
                                                                           Alexandria, Virginia.
5....................  June 14th; July 4th;      Northwest Harbor (East   All waters of the Patapsco River
                        September--2nd            Channel), Patapsco       within a 300 yard radius of the
                        Saturday; December 31st.  River, MD; Safety Zone.  fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position 39[deg]15'55'' N.,
                                                                           076[deg]34'35'' W., located adjacent
                                                                           to the East Channel of Northwest
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6....................  May--2nd or 3rd Thursday  Baltimore Inner Harbor,  All waters of the Patapsco River
                        or Friday; July 4th;      Patapsco River, MD;      within a 100 yard radius of the
                        December 31st.            Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 39[deg]17'01'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]36'31'' W., located
                                                                           at the entrance to Baltimore Inner
                                                                           Harbor, approximately 125 yards
                                                                           southwest of pier 3.
7....................  May--2nd or 3rd Thursday  Baltimore Inner Harbor,  The waters of the Patapsco River
                        or Friday; July 4th       Patapsco River, MD;      within a 100 yard radius of
                        December 31st.            Safety Zone.             approximate position latitude
                                                                           39[deg]17'04'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]36'36'' W., located in
                                                                           Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately
                                                                           125 yards southeast of pier 1.
8....................  July 4th; December 31st.  Northwest Harbor (West   All waters of the Patapsco River
                                                  Channel) Patapsco        within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  River, MD; Safety Zone.  fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 39[deg]16'21'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]34'38'' W., located
                                                                           adjacent to the West Channel of
                                                                           Northwest Harbor.
9....................  July--4th, or Saturday    Patuxent River, Calvert  All waters of the Patuxent River
                        before or after           County, MD; Safety       within a 200 yard radius of the
                        Independence Day          Zone.                    fireworks barge located at latitude
                        holiday.                                           38[deg]19'17'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]27'45'' W., approximately 800
                                                                           feet from shore at Solomons Island,
                                                                           MD.
10...................  July 3rd................  Chesapeake Bay,          All waters of the Chesapeake Bay
                                                  Chesapeake Beach, MD;    within a 200 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 38[deg]41'36'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]31'30'' W., and
                                                                           within a 200 yard radius of the
                                                                           fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 38[deg]41'28'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]31'29'' W., located
                                                                           near Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
11...................  July 4th................  Choptank River,          All waters of the Choptank River
                                                  Cambridge, MD; Safety    within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks launch site at Great Marsh
                                                                           Point, located at latitude
                                                                           38[deg]35'06'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]04'46'' W.
12...................  July--2nd, 3rd or last    Potomac River, Fairview  All waters of the Potomac River within
                        Saturday.                 Beach, Charles County,   a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  MD; Safety Zone.         barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]19'57'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]14'40'' W., located north of
                                                                           the shoreline at Fairview Beach,
                                                                           Virginia.
13...................  May--last Saturday; July  Potomac River, Charles   All waters of the Potomac River within
                        4th.                      County, MD; Mount        an area bound by a line drawn from
                                                  Vernon, Safety Zone.     the following points: latitude
                                                                           38[deg]42'30'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]04'47'' W.; thence to
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]42'18'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]04'42'' W.; thence to
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]42'11'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]05'10'' W.; thence to
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]42'22'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]05'12'' W.; thence to point
                                                                           of origin located along the Potomac
                                                                           River shoreline at George
                                                                           Washington's Mount Vernon Estate,
                                                                           Fairfax County, VA.
14...................  October--1st Saturday...  Dukeharts Channel,       All waters of the Potomac River within
                                                  Potomac River, MD;       a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  Safety Zone.             barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]13'27'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]44'48'' W., located adjacent
                                                                           to Dukeharts Channel near Coltons
                                                                           Point, Maryland.
15...................  July--day before          Potomac River, National  All waters of the Potomac River within
                        Independence Day          Harbor, MD; Safety       an area bound by a line drawn from
                        holiday and July 4th;     Zone.                    the following points: latitude
                        November--3rd Thursday,                            38[deg]47'13'' N., longitude
                        3rd Saturday and last                              077[deg]00'58'' W., thence to
                        Friday; December--1st,                             latitude 38[deg]46'51'' N., longitude
                        2nd and 3rd Friday.                                077[deg]01'15'' W., thence to
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]47'25'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]01'33'' W., thence to
                                                                           latitude 38[deg]47'32'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]01'08'' W., thence to the
                                                                           point of origin, located at National
                                                                           Harbor, Maryland.
16...................  Sunday before or after    Susquehanna River,       All waters of the Susquehanna River
                        July 4th, July 4th.       Havre de Grace, MD;      within a 300 yard radius of
                                                  Safety Zone.             approximate position latitude
                                                                           39[deg]32'06'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]05'22'' W., located on the
                                                                           island at Millard Tydings Memorial
                                                                           Park.
17...................  June and July--Saturday   Miles River, St.         All waters of the Miles River within a
                        before Independence Day   Michaels, MD; Safety     200 yard radius of approximate
                        holiday.                  Zone.                    position latitude 38[deg]47'42'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]12'51'' W., located
                                                                           at the entrance to Long Haul Creek.
18...................  July 3rd................  Tred Avon River,         All waters of the Tred Avon River
                                                  Oxford, MD; Safety       within a 150 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 38[deg]41'24'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]10'37'' W.,
                                                                           approximately 500 yards northwest of
                                                                           the waterfront at Oxford, MD.
19...................  July 3rd................  Northeast River, North   All waters of the Northeast River
                                                  East, MD; Safety Zone.   within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                                           fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 39[deg]35'26'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 075[deg]57'00'' W.,
                                                                           approximately 400 yards south of
                                                                           North East Community Park.
20...................  July--1st, 2nd or 3rd     Upper Potomac River,     All waters of the Upper Potomac River
                        Saturday.                 Washington, D.C.;        within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position 38[deg]48'38'' N.,
                                                                           077[deg]01'56'' W., located east of
                                                                           Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria,
                                                                           Virginia.
21...................  March through October,    Anacostia River,         All waters of the Anacostia River
                        at the conclusion of      Washington, DC; Safety   within a 150 yard radius of the
                        evening MLB games at      Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                        Washington Nationals                               position latitude 38[deg]52'13'' N.,
                        Ball Park.                                         longitude 077[deg]00'16'' W., located
                                                                           near the Washington Nationals Ball
                                                                           Park.
22...................  June--last Saturday or    Potomac River, Prince    All waters of the Potomac River within
                        July--1st Saturday;       William County, VA;      a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
                        July--3rd, 4th or last    Safety Zone.             barge in approximate position
                        Saturday or September--                            latitude 38[deg]34'09'' N., longitude
                        Saturday before Labor                              077[deg]15'32'' W., located near
                        Day (observed).                                    Cherry Hill, Virginia.

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23...................  July 4th................  North Atlantic Ocean,    All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                  Ocean City, MD; Safety   in an area bound by the following
                                                  Zone.                    points: latitude 38[deg]19'39.9'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 075[deg]05'03.2'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 38[deg]19'36.7''
                                                                           N., longitude 075[deg]04'53.5'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 38[deg]19'45.6''
                                                                           N., longitude 075[deg]04'49.3'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 38[deg]19'49.1''
                                                                           N., longitude 075[deg]05'00.5'' W.;
                                                                           thence to point of origin. The size
                                                                           of the safety zone extends
                                                                           approximately 300 yards offshore from
                                                                           the fireworks launch area located at
                                                                           the high water mark on the beach.
24...................  May--Sunday before        Isle of Wight Bay,       All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within
                        Memorial Day              Ocean City, MD; Safety   a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
                        (observed). June 29th;    Zone.                    barge in approximate position
                        July 4th and July every                            latitude 38[deg]22'31'' N., longitude
                        Sunday. August--1st                                075[deg]04'34'' W.
                        Sunday and Sunday
                        before Labor Day
                        (observed).
25...................  July 4th................  Assawoman Bay, Fenwick   All waters of Assawoman Bay within a
                                                  Island--Ocean City,      360 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  MD; Safety Zone.         launch location on the pier at the
                                                                           West end of Northside Park, in
                                                                           approximate position latitude
                                                                           38[deg]25'55'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]03'53'' W.
26...................  July 4th; December 31st.  Baltimore Harbor,        All waters of Baltimore Harbor,
                                                  Baltimore Inner          Patapsco River, within a 280 yard
                                                  Harbor, MD; Safety       radius of a fireworks barge in
                                                  Zone.                    approximate position latitude
                                                                           39[deg]16'36.7'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]35'53.8'' W., located
                                                                           northwest of the Domino Sugar
                                                                           refinery wharf at Baltimore,
                                                                           Maryland.
27...................  Thursday before July 4th  Chester River, Kent      All waters of Chester River, Kent
                        (observed); and or July   Island Narrows, MD,      Narrows North Approach, within a 300
                        4th.                      Safety Zone.             yard radius of the fireworks launch
                                                                           site at Kent Island in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 38[deg]58'44.4''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]14'51.7'' W.,
                                                                           in Queen Anne's County, MD.
28...................  Sunday before or after    Susquehanna River,       All waters of the Susquehanna River
                        July 4th, July 4th.       Havre de Grace, MD;      within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 39[deg]32'42'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]04'29'' W., located
                                                                           east of the waterfront at Havre de
                                                                           Grace, MD.
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                                (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone
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1....................  July 4th................  Linkhorn Bay, Virginia   All waters of the Linkhorn Bay within
                                                  Beach, VA, Safety Zone.  a 400 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                           display in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 36[deg]52'20'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]00'38'' W., located near the
                                                                           Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club,
                                                                           Virginia Beach, Virginia.
2....................  September--last Friday    York River, West Point,  All waters of the York River near West
                        or October--1st Friday.   VA, Safety Zone.         Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of
                                                                           the fireworks display located in
                                                                           approximate position latitude
                                                                           37[deg]31'25'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]47'19'' W.
3....................  July 4th................  York River, Yorktown,    All waters of the York River within a
                                                  VA, Safety Zone.         400 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                           display in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 37[deg]14'14'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]30'02'' W., located near
                                                                           Yorktown, Virginia.
4....................  July 4th, July 5th, July  James River, Newport     All waters of the James River within a
                        6th, or July 7th.         News, VA, Safety Zone.   325 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                           barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 36[deg]58'30'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]26'19'' W., located in the
                                                                           vicinity of the Newport News
                                                                           Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia.
5....................  June--4th Friday; July--  Chesapeake Bay,          All waters of the Chesapeake Bay
                        1st Friday; July 4th.     Norfolk, VA, Safety      within a 400 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks display located in position
                                                                           latitude 36[deg]57'21'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]150'0'' W., located near
                                                                           Ocean View Fishing Pier.
6....................  July 4th or 5th.........  Chesapeake Bay,          All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400
                                                  Virginia Beach, VA,      yard radius of the fireworks display
                                                  Safety Zone.             in approximate position latitude
                                                                           36[deg]55'02'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]03'27'' W., located at the
                                                                           First Landing State Park at Virginia
                                                                           Beach, Virginia.
7....................  July 4th; December 31st,  Elizabeth River,         All waters of the Elizabeth River
                        January--1st.             Southern Branch,         Southern Branch in an area bound by
                                                  Norfolk, VA, Safety      the following points: latitude
                                                  Zone.                    36[deg]50'54.8'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]18'10.7'' W.; thence to
                                                                           latitude 36[deg]51'7.9'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]18'01'' W.; thence
                                                                           to latitude 36[deg]50'45.6'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]17'44.2'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 36[deg]50'29.6''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]17'23.2'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 36[deg]50'7.7''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]17'32.3'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 36[deg]49'58'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]17'28.6'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 36[deg]49'52.6''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]17'43.8'' W.;
                                                                           thence to latitude 36[deg]50'27.2''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]17'45.3'' W.
                                                                           thence to the point of origin.
8....................  July--3rd Saturday......  John H. Kerr Reservoir,  All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir
                                                  Clarksville, VA,         within a 400 yard radius of
                                                  Safety Zone.             approximate position latitude
                                                                           36[deg]37'51'' N., longitude
                                                                           078[deg]32'50'' W., located near the
                                                                           center span of the State Route 15
                                                                           Highway Bridge.
9....................  June, July, August, and   North Atlantic Ocean,    All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        September--every          Virginia Beach, VA,      within a 1000 yard radius of the
                        Wednesday, Thursday,      Safety Zone A.           center located near the shoreline at
                        Friday, Saturday and                               approximate position latitude
                        Sunday. July 4th.                                  36[deg]51'12'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]58'06'' W., located off the
                                                                           beach between 17th and 31st streets.

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10...................  September--last Saturday  North Atlantic Ocean,    All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        or October--1st           VA Beach, VA, Safety     within a 350 yard radius of
                        Saturday.                 Zone B.                  approximate position latitude
                                                                           36[deg]50'35'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]58'09'' W., located on the
                                                                           14th Street Fishing Pier.
11...................  Friday, Saturday and      North Atlantic Ocean,    All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                        Sunday Labor Day          VA Beach, VA, Safety     within a 350 yard radius of
                        Weekend.                  Zone C.                  approximate position latitude
                                                                           36[deg]49'55'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]58'00'' W., located off the
                                                                           beach between 2nd and 6th streets.
12...................  July 4th................  Nansemond River,         All waters of the Nansemond River
                                                  Suffolk, VA, Safety      within a 350 yard radius of
                                                  Zone.                    approximate position latitude
                                                                           36[deg]44'27'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]34'42'' W., located near
                                                                           Constant's Wharf in Suffolk, VA.
13...................  July 4th................  Chickahominy River,      All waters of the Chickahominy River
                                                  Williamsburg, VA,        within a 400 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks display in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 37[deg]14'50'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]52'17'' W., near
                                                                           Barrets Point, Virginia.
14...................  July--3rd, 4th and 5th..  Great Wicomico River,    All waters of the Great Wicomico River
                                                  Mila, VA, Safety Zone.   located within a 140 yard radius of
                                                                           the fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 37[deg]50'31'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]19'42'' W. near
                                                                           Mila, Virginia.
15...................  July--1st Friday,         Cockrell's Creek,        All waters of Cockrell's Creek located
                        Saturday and Sunday.      Reedville, VA, Safety    within a 140 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 37[deg]49'54'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]16'44'' W. near
                                                                           Reedville, Virginia.
16...................  May--last Sunday........  James River, Richmond,   All waters of the James River located
                                                  VA, Safety Zone.         within a 140 yard radius of the
                                                                           fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 37[deg]31'13.1''
                                                                           N., longitude 077[deg]25'07.84'' W.
                                                                           near Richmond, Virginia.
17...................  June--last Saturday.....  Rappahannock River,      All waters of the Rappahannock River
                                                  Tappahannock, VA,        located within a 140 yard radius of
                                                  Safety Zone.             the fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 37[deg]55'12'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]49'12'' W. near
                                                                           Tappahannock, Virginia.
18...................  July 4th, August--1st     Cape Charles Harbor,     All waters of Cape Charles Harbor
                        Friday, Saturday and      Cape Charles, VA,        located within a 125 yard radius of
                        Sunday, and December      Safety Zone.             the fireworks display at approximate
                        31st.                                              position latitude 37[deg]15'46.5''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]01'30.3'' W.
                                                                           near Cape Charles, Virginia.
19...................  July 3rd or 4th.........  Pagan River,             All waters of the Pagan River located
                                                  Smithfield, VA, Safety   within a 140 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 36[deg]59'18'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]37'45'' W. near
                                                                           Smithfield, Virginia.
20...................  July 4th................  Sandbridge Shores,       All waters of Sandbridge Shores
                                                  Virginia Beach, VA,      located within a 100 yard radius of
                                                  Safety Zone.             the fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 36[deg]4324.9'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 075[deg]5624.9'' W. near
                                                                           Virginia Beach, Virginia.
21...................  July 4th, 5th or 6th....  Chesapeake Bay,          All waters of Chesapeake Bay located
                                                  Virginia Beach, VA,      within a 200 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks display at approximate
                                                                           position latitude 36[deg]5458.18''
                                                                           N., longitude 076[deg]0644.3'' W.
                                                                           near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
22...................  July 3rd, 4th and 5th...  Urbanna Creek, Urbanna,  All waters of Urbanna Creek within a
                                                  VA; Safety Zone.         120 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                           launch site at latitude
                                                                           37[deg]38'09'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]34'03'' W., located on land
                                                                           near the east shoreline of Urbanna
                                                                           Creek and south of Bailey Point.
23...................  April--August, every      Elizabeth River Eastern  All waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth
                        Friday and Saturday;      Branch, Norfolk, VA;     River within the area along the
                        July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and    Safety Zone.             shoreline immediately adjacent to
                        5th; last Sunday in                                Harbor Park Stadium ball park and
                        August; and Friday,                                outward into the river bound by a
                        Saturday and Sunday of                             line drawn from latitude
                        Labor day weekend.                                 36[deg]50'30'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]16'39.9'' W., thence south to
                                                                           36[deg]50'26.6'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]16'39'' W., thence northwest
                                                                           to 36[deg]50'28.8'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]16'49.1'' W., thence north to
                                                                           36[deg]50'30.9'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]16'48.6'' W., thence east
                                                                           along the shoreline to point of
                                                                           origin.
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                                (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
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1....................  July 4th; October--1st    Morehead City Harbor     All waters of the Morehead City Harbor
                        Saturday.                 Channel, NC, Safety      Channel that fall within a 360 yard
                                                  Zone.                    radius of latitude 34[deg]43'01'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]42'59.6'' W., a
                                                                           position located at the west end of
                                                                           Sugar Loaf Island, NC.
2....................  April--2nd Saturday;      Cape Fear River,         All waters of the Cape Fear River
                        July 4th; August--3rd     Wilmington, NC, Safety   within an area bound by a line drawn
                        Monday; October--1st      Zone.                    from the following points: latitude
                        Saturday.                                          34[deg]13'54'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]57'06'' W.; thence northeast
                                                                           to latitude 34[deg]13'57'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 077[deg]57'05'' W.; thence
                                                                           north to latitude 34[deg]14'11'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 077[deg]57'07'' W.; thence
                                                                           northwest to latitude 34[deg]14'22''
                                                                           N., longitude 077[deg]57'19'' W.;
                                                                           thence east to latitude
                                                                           34[deg]14'22'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]57'06'' W.; thence southeast
                                                                           to latitude 34[deg]14'07'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 077[deg]57'00'' W.; thence
                                                                           south to latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 077[deg]56'58'' W.; thence
                                                                           to the point of origin, located
                                                                           approximately 500 yards north of Cape
                                                                           Fear Memorial Bridge.
3....................  July 1st Saturday and     Green Creek and Smith    All waters of Green Creek and Smith
                        July 4th.                 Creek, Oriental, NC,     Creek that fall within a 300 yard
                                                  Safety Zone.             radius of the fireworks launch site
                                                                           at latitude 35[deg]01'29.6'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]42'10.4'' W.,
                                                                           located near the entrance to the
                                                                           Neuse River in the vicinity of
                                                                           Oriental, NC.
4....................  July 4th................  Pasquotank River,        All waters of the Pasquotank River
                                                  Elizabeth City, NC,      within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks launch barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 36[deg]17'47'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]12'17'' W., located
                                                                           approximately 400 yards north of
                                                                           Cottage Point, NC.

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5....................  July 4th, or July 5th...  Currituck Sound,         All waters of the Currituck Sound
                                                  Corolla, NC, Safety      within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks launch site in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 36[deg]22'23.8''
                                                                           N., longitude 075[deg]49'56.3'' W.,
                                                                           located near Whale Head Bay.
6....................  July 4th; November--3rd   Middle Sound, Figure     All waters of the Figure Eight Island
                        Saturday.                 Eight Island, NC,        Causeway Channel from latitude
                                                  Safety Zone.             34[deg]16'32'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]45'32'' W., thence east along
                                                                           the marsh to latitude 34[deg]16'19''
                                                                           N., longitude 077[deg]44'55'' W.,
                                                                           thence south to the causeway at
                                                                           latitude 34[deg]16'16'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]44'58'' W., thence west along
                                                                           the shoreline to latitude
                                                                           34[deg]16'29'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]45'34'' W., thence back to
                                                                           the point of origin.
7....................  June--2nd Saturday; July  Pamlico River,           All waters of Pamlico River and Tar
                        4th.                      Washington, NC, Safety   River within a 300 yard radius of
                                                  Zone.                    latitude 35[deg]32'25'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]03'42'' W., a position
                                                                           located on the southwest shore of the
                                                                           Pamlico River, Washington, NC.
8....................  July 4th................  Neuse River, New Bern,   All waters of the Neuse River within a
                                                  NC, Safety Zone.         360 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                           barge in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 35[deg]06'07.1'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 077[deg]01'35.8'' W.;
                                                                           located 420 yards north of the New
                                                                           Bern, Twin Span, high-rise bridge.
9....................  July 4th................  Edenton Bay, Edenton,    All waters within a 300 yard radius of
                                                  NC, Safety Zone.         position latitude 36[deg]03'04'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 076[deg]36'18'' W.,
                                                                           approximately 150 yards south of the
                                                                           entrance to Queen Anne Creek,
                                                                           Edenton, NC.
10...................  July 4th. November--      Motts Channel, Banks     All waters of Motts Channel within a
                        Saturday following        Channel, Wrightsville    500 yard radius of the fireworks
                        Thanksgiving Day.         Beach, NC, Safety Zone.  launch site in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 34[deg]12'29'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]48'27'' W., approximately 560
                                                                           yards south of Sea Path Marina,
                                                                           Wrightsville Beach, NC.
11...................  July 4th................  Cape Fear River,         All waters of the Cape Fear River
                                                  Southport, NC, Safety    within a 600 yard radius of the
                                                  Zone.                    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                           position latitude 33[deg]54'40'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 078[deg]01'18'' W.,
                                                                           approximately 700 yards south of the
                                                                           waterfront at Southport, NC.
12...................  July 4th................  Big Foot Slough,         All waters of Big Foot Slough within a
                                                  Ocracoke, NC, Safety     300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  Zone.                    launch site in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 35[deg]06'54'' N., longitude
                                                                           075[deg]59'24'' W., approximately 100
                                                                           yards west of the Silver Lake
                                                                           Entrance Channel at Ocracoke, NC.
13...................  August--1st Tuesday.....  New River,               All waters of the New River within a
                                                  Jacksonville, NC,        300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                  Safety Zone.             launch site in approximate position
                                                                           latitude 34[deg]44'45'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]26'18'' W., approximately one
                                                                           half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge,
                                                                           Jacksonville, North Carolina.
14...................  July 4th................  Pantego Creek,           All waters on the Pantego Creek within
                                                  Belhaven, NC, Safety     a 200 yard radius of the launch site
                                                  Zone.                    on land at position 35[deg]32'35''
                                                                           N., 076[deg]37'46'' W.
15...................  July 4th................  Atlantic Intracoastal    All waters of the Atlantic
                                                  Waterway, Swansboro,     Intracoastal Waterway within a 300
                                                  NC, Safety Zone.         yard radius of approximate position
                                                                           latitude 34[deg]41'02'' N., longitude
                                                                           077[deg]07'04'' W., located on
                                                                           Pelican Island.
16...................  September--4th or last    Shallowbag Bay, Manteo,  All waters of Shallowbag Bay within a
                        Saturday.                 NC; Safety Zone.         200 yard radius of a fireworks barge
                                                                           anchored at latitude 35[deg]54'31''
                                                                           N., longitude 075[deg]39'42'' W.
17...................  May--3rd Saturday.......  Pasquotank River;        All waters of the Pasquotank River
                                                  Elizabeth City, NC;      within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                  Safety Zone.             fireworks barge at latitude
                                                                           36[deg]17'47'' N., longitude
                                                                           076[deg]12'17'' W., located north of
                                                                           Cottage Point at the shoreline of the
                                                                           Pasquotank River.
18...................  October--2nd Saturday...  Atlantic Intracoastal    All waters of the Atlantic
                                                  Waterway; Bogue Inlet,   Intracoastal Waterway within a 300
                                                  Swansboro, NC; Safety    yard radius of the fireworks launch
                                                  Zone.                    site at latitude 34[deg]41'02'' N.,
                                                                           longitude 077[deg]07'04'' W., located
                                                                           at Bogue Inlet, near Swansboro, NC.
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\1\ As noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is
  subject to change.


    Dated: August 24, 2016.
Meredith L. Austin,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-21996 Filed 9-13-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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