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Dated: March 29, 2017.
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 100 and 165
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0064]
RIN 1625–AA08, AA00
Special Local Regulations and Safety
Zones; Recurring Marine Events and
Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth
Coast Guard District
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard proposes to
amend the regulations established for
recurring marine events and fireworks
displays that take place within the Fifth
Coast Guard District area of
responsibility. This proposed rule
would revise 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. Through this rulemaking,
the list of recurring marine events
requiring special local regulations or
safety zones would be 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. This
proposed rule would also remove
regulations that are no longer effective
or required. We invite your comments
on this rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material
must be received by the Coast Guard on
or before May 8, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2017–0064 using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
Participation and Request for
Comments’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
further instructions on submitting
comments.
SUMMARY:
If
you have questions about this proposed
rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens,
Fifth Coast Guard District Office of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Waterways Management, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 757–398–6204,
Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
Basis
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.
This rule would remove regulations no
longer effective or required that
continue to be listed in the CFR.
The Tables in the CFR that list annual
and recurring special local regulations
and safety zones for marine events and
fireworks displays within Fifth Coast
Guard District area of responsibility
(AOR) are published under 33 CFR
100.501 and 165.506, respectively.
These Tables were last amended
September 14, 2016 through a previous
rulemaking (81 FR 63075), and
generated no adverse comments. Like
this NPRM, the September 2016 rule
added, removed, and revised the Tables
to 33 CFR 100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506
for recurring marine events and
fireworks displays requiring special
local regulations and safety zones.
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
proposed 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. 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.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
Special Local Regulations
This proposed rule adds 3 new
special local regulations for marine
events, removes 1 regulation and revises
6 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.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise
regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by adding
3 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]
Table to § 100.501 section
Location
1. (b.) 9 ...................................................
2. (c.) 10 .................................................
3. (d.) 4 ...................................................
Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, MD.
James River, Midlothian, VA.
Masonboro Inlet, Banks channel, Motts channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
The Coast Guard proposes to amend
the regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by
disestablishing the special local
regulation previously listed in section
(b.) of Table to 100.501; marine event—
Maryland Swim for Life, Chester River,
MD. The basis for removal of this
marine event from regulatory
enforcement includes limited vessel
traffic in the area of the event, close
proximity to shore, and shallow water
depths.
This rule proposes to revise 6
preexisting special local regulations that
involve change to marine event date(s)
and/or coordinates. These events are
listed in Table 2, with reference by
section as printed in the Table to
§ 100.501.
TABLE 2
[Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
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Table to § 100.501 section
1.
2.
3.
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5.
6.
(b.) 2 ........................................
(b.) 6 ........................................
(b.) 18 ......................................
(b.) 19 ......................................
(b.) 21 ......................................
(c.) 6 .........................................
Severn River, MD .............................................................................................................
Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC ...........................................................................
Patuxent River, Solomons, MD ........................................................................................
North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD ............................................................................
Hambrooks Bay, Choptank River, MD .............................................................................
Mill Creek, Hampton, VA ..................................................................................................
Based on the nature of marine events,
large numbers of participants and
spectators, and event locations, the
Coast Guard has determined that the
events listed in this rule could pose a
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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
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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
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rule would establish special local
regulations for the time and location of
each marine 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 a Coast
Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer who has been designated by the
COTP to act on their behalf. On-scene
patrol commanders may be augmented
by local, State or Federal officials
authorized to act in support of the Coast
Guard.
Safety Zones
This rulemaking proposes to add 8
new safety zones, revise 15 previously
established safety zones and remove 6
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 proposes to revise
the regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by
adding 8 new safety zone locations to
the permanent regulations listed in this
section. The new safety zones are listed
in Table 3, including reference by
section as printed in the Table to
§ 165.506.
TABLE 3
[Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506]
Table to § 165.506 section
1.
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6.
7.
8.
Location
(a.) 19 .................................................
(a.) 20 .................................................
(b.) 27 .................................................
(b.) 28 .................................................
(c.) 24 .................................................
(c.) 25 .................................................
(d.) 9 ...................................................
(d.) 14 .................................................
Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA.
Great Egg Harbor Bay, Rainbow channel, Ocean City, NJ.
Severn River, Sherwood Forest, MD.
Prospect Bay, Queen Anne’s County, MD.
James River and Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA.
Chesapeake Bay, Inlet to Kings Creek, Cape Charles, VA.
Pamlico Sound, Ocracoke, NC.
Bath Creek, Bath, NC.
The rule proposes to revise 15
preexisting safety zones that involves
changes to event date(s) and
coordinates. These revised safety zones
are shown in Table 4, with reference by
section as printed in the Table to
§ 165.506.
TABLE 4
[Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
Revision
(date/coordinates)
Table to § 165.506 section
Location
1. (b.) 1 ........................................
2. (b.) 3 ........................................
3. (b.) 6 ........................................
4. (b.) 7 ........................................
5. (b.) 9 ........................................
6. (b.) 10 ......................................
7. (b.) 13 ......................................
8. (b.) 19 ......................................
9. (b.) 22 ......................................
10. (b.) 24 ....................................
11. (b.) 26 ....................................
12. (c.) 5 .......................................
13. (c.) 8 .......................................
14. (c.) 23 .....................................
15. (d.) 15 ....................................
Upper Potomac River, Washington channel, Washington, DC ........................................
Chesapeake Bay, Seneca Creek, MD .............................................................................
Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD ...................................................................
Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD ...................................................................
Patuxent River, Solomons Island, MD .............................................................................
Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD .....................................................................
Potomac River, National Harbor, MD ...............................................................................
Anacostia River, Washington, DC ....................................................................................
Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD ..................................................................................
Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD ...................................................................
Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD ......................................................................
Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA ..........................................................................................
John H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA ...........................................................................
Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA ...................................................................
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC ..............................................................
The Coast Guard proposes to amend
regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by
dates.
dates/coordinates.
dates.
dates.
dates.
dates.
dates.
coordinates.
dates.
dates.
coordinates.
dates.
dates.
dates.
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disestablishing the following 6 safety
zones listed in Table 5.
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[Safety Zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
Date(s)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Event
May—last Saturday; July 4th .........
October—1st Saturday ...................
July 4th ...........................................
July 4th ...........................................
May—3rd Saturday ........................
October—2nd Saturday .................
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Dukeharts Channel, Potomac River, MD.
Edenton Bay, Edenton, NC.
Pantego Creek, Belhaven, NC.
Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC.
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Bogue Inlet, Swansboro, NC.
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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.
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Temporary Regulations
The Coast Guard proposes to amend
regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 and 33
CFR 165.506 by removing the following
5 temporary sections listed in Table 6.
These temporary sections are no longer
effective but continue to appear in the
CFR.
TABLE 6
[Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501 and safety zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
Temporary section
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
33
33
33
33
33
CFR
CFR
CFR
CFR
CFR
Citation
100.35T–05–0276 ............................
100.35T–05–0482 ............................
165.T05–0330 ..................................
165.T05–0495 ..................................
165.T05–0723 ..................................
The Coast Guard is removing 33 CFR
165.540 that was previously established
to facilitate a large multi-year dredging
project in the coastal Cape Fear River
area. This project was completed by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its
contractors and accordingly a safety
zone is no longer required for this
purpose.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed 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.
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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 NPRM has not been
designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, the NPRM 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
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July 5, 2012 ..............................
August 9, 2012 .........................
September 13, 2013 .................
July 2, 2013 ..............................
August 29, 2014 .......................
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 proposed 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 through a
special local regulated area or safety
zone may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section IV.A above,
this proposed rule would not have a
significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
These special local regulated areas
and safety zones will not have a
significant economic impact on a
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September 29, 2012.
October 4, 2013.
July 5, 2013.
September 26, 2014.
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,
permission to enter, remain in, or transit
through these regulated areas during the
enforcement may be given, when
deemed safe to do so by the Coast Guard
patrol commander on scene. 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 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this proposed 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
proposed rule or any policy or action of
the Coast Guard.
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C. Collection of Information
This proposed 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
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 proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed rule has
implications for federalism or Indian
tribes, please contact the person listed
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section.
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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
proposed 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 proposed 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.
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This proposed 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
M16475.lD. An environmental analysis
checklist supporting this determination
and a Categorical Exclusion
Determination are not required for this
section of the rule.
This proposed 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 either a
floating barge platform 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 M16475.lD. A preliminary
environmental analysis checklist
supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are
available in the docket where indicated
under ADDRESSES. We seek any
comments or information that may lead
to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places, or vessels.
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V. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We view public participation as
essential to effective rulemaking, and
will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period.
Your comment can help shape the
outcome of this rulemaking. If you
submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this rulemaking,
indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment
applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation.
We encourage you to submit
comments through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov. If your material
cannot be submitted using https://
www.regulations.gov, contact the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All
comments received will be posted
without change to https://
www.regulations.gov and will include
any personal information you have
provided. For more about privacy and
the docket, you may review a Privacy
Act notice regarding the Federal Docket
Management System in the March 24,
2005, issue of the Federal Register (70
FR 15086).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM
as being available in the docket, and all
public comments, will be in our online
docket at https://www.regulations.gov
and can be viewed by following that
Web site’s instructions. Additionally, if
you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified
when comments are posted or a final
rule is published.
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 proposes to
amend 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.
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§ 100.35T05–0276
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§ 100.35T05–0482
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[Removed]
2. Remove § 100.35T05–0276.
[Removed]
3. Remove § 100.35T05–0482.
4. Revise § 100.501 to read as follows:
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§ 100.501 Special Local Regulations;
Marine Events within the Fifth Coast Guard
District.
The following regulations 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
§ 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 the
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 will assign a marine event patrol,
as described in § 100.40 of this part, to
each regulated event listed in the table.
Additionally, a PATCOM will be
assigned to oversee the patrol. The
marine event patrol and PATCOM may
be contacted on VHF–FM Channel 16.
(1) The PATCOM may terminate the
event, or the operation of any vessel
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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) 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
the directions given. Failure to do so
may result in expulsion from the area,
citation for failure to comply, or both.
(2) 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) Vessel operators may request
permission to enter and transit through
a regulated area by contacting the
PATCOM on VHF–FM channel 16.
When authorized to transit through the
regulated area, vessels shall proceed at
the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course that minimizes
wake near the race course or marine
event area.
(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 and
transit through 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 shall 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.
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(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 are only allowed inside
the regulated area if they remain within
a designated spectator area. Spectators
shall 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 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
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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 some of
the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR
110.159, Annapolis Harbor, MD,
specifically (2) Middle Ground
Anchorage, (3) South Anchorage, and
(4) 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
restrict access to some of the anchorage
grounds listed at 33 CFR 110.158,
Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically
anchorage grounds: (1) Anchorage No. 1,
general anchorage; (2) Anchorage No. 2,
general anchorage; (3) Anchorage No. 3
Upper, general anchorage; and (4)
Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general
anchorage.
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[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 ..........
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June—4th Sunday ...
OPA Atlantic City
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Offshore Performance Assn. (OPA).
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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.
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period(s) 1
No.
Event
Sponsor
Location/special local regulation area
July—on or about
July 4th.
U.S. holiday celebrations.
City of Philadelphia ..
6 ..........
August—2nd Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Point Pleasant OPA/
NJ Offshore Grand
Prix.
Offshore Performance Association
(OPA) and New
Jersey Offshore
Racing Assn.
7 ..........
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May—3rd weekend,
Saturday and Sunday.
New Jersey Offshore
Grand Prix.
Offshore Performance Assn. & New
Jersey Offshore
Racing Assn.
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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.
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.
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Enforcement
period(s) 1
No.
Event
Sponsor
Location/special local regulation area
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.
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.
8 ..........
August—3rd Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thunder Over the
Boardwalk Air
show.
Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce.
9 ..........
October—1st Monday (Columbus
Day).
U.S. holiday celebrations.
City of Philadelphia ..
10 ........
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 ........
12 ........
June—4th Sunday
and August—2nd
or 3rd Sunday.
September—2nd
or 3rd Saturday
and Sunday.
Atlantic City International Triathlon.
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—3rd, 4th and
last Saturday and
Sunday, and
May—every Saturday and Sunday.
USNA Crew Races ..
U.S. Naval Academy
3 ..........
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July—3rd, 4th or last
Saturday, or Sunday.
Middle River Dinghy
Poker Run.
Norris Trust Foundation.
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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.
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No.
Enforcement
period(s) 1
4 ..........
May—1st Sunday ....
Nanticoke River
Swim and
Triathlon.
Nanticoke River
Swim and
Triathlon, Inc.
5 ..........
May—the Saturday
before Memorial
Day.
Chestertown Tea
Party Re-enactment.
Chestertown Tea
Party Festival.
6 ..........
May—3rd Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. June 2nd or
3rd Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
May—Tuesday and
Wednesday before
Memorial Day (observed).
Washington, D.C.
Dragon Boat Festival.
Taiwan—U.S. Cultural Association.
USNA Blue Angels
Air Show.
U.S. Naval Academy
8 ..........
June—2nd Sunday ..
The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim.
The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim,
Inc.
9 ..........
April—last Saturday
or Sunday.
Bay Bridge Paddle ...
ABC Events, Inc ......
10 ........
June—last Saturday
and Sunday or
July—2nd Saturday and Sunday.
Bo Bowman Memorial—Sharptown
Regatta.
Carolina Virginia
Racing Assn.
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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: commencing at latitude 39°12′27″ N., longitude 076°03′46″ W., thence south to latitude 39°12′19″ N.,
longitude 076°03′53″ W., thence east to latitude 39°12′16″
N., longitude 076°03′48″ W., thence north to latitude
39°12′25″ N., longitude 076°03′41″ W., thence west to point
of origin 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.
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 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″
N., longitude 076°23′05″ W., thence eastward to eastern
shoreline at latitude 38°59′14″ N., longitude 076°20′00″ 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′16″ N., longitude
076°24′30″ W., thence eastward to eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′38″ N., longitude 076°20′06″ W., located between
Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.
Regulated enforcement area—All waters of the Nanticoke River
encompassed within the following areas:
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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 the 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.
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.
May/June—Saturday
and Sunday after
Memorial Day (observed); and October—1st Saturday
and Sunday.
September—2nd
Saturday or the
Saturday after
Labor Day. (biennial, even years).
June—3rd, 4th or
last Saturday or
Sunday.
Rock Hall and Waterman’s Triathlon
Swims.
Kinetic Endeavors,
LLC.
Catholic Charities
Dragon Boat
Races.
Associated Catholic
Charities, Inc.
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.
Baltimore Dragon
Boat Challenge.
Baltimore Dragon
Boat Club.
14 ........
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.
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.
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16 ........
October—last Saturday; or November—1st or 2nd
Saturday.
17 ........
Location/special local regulation area
The MRE Tug of
War.
Maritime Republic of
Eastport.
December—2nd Saturday or Sunday.
Eastport Yacht Club
Lights Parade.
Eastport Yacht Club
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.
NAS Patuxent River
Air Expo.
NAS Patuxent River
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May—1st or 2nd
Saturday and Sunday; September—
2nd or 3rd, Saturday and Sunday.
Ocean City Grand
Prix.
Offshore Powerboat
Association.
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.
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.
Regulated enforcement area: All waters of North Atlantic
Ocean bounded within the following designated areas near
Ocean City, MD.
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, MD 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, MD 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.
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20 ........
June—1st, 2nd or
3rd Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday.
Ocean City Air Show
Town of Ocean City,
Maryland.
21 ........
May—2nd Saturday
and Sunday; Memorial Day weekend (Saturday and
Sunday). July—
last Saturday and
Sunday.
Cambridge Classic
Powerboat Race.
Cambridge Power
Boat Regatta Association.
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Southern Maryland
Boat Club Summer
Regatta.
Southern Maryland
Boat Club.
All waters of the North Atlanta 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.
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October—Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
and Sunday after
Columbus Day
(observed). (biennial, even years).
Event
Sponsor
Baltimore Air Show ..
Location/special local regulation area
Historic Ships in Baltimore, Inc.
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).
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Saturday and Sunday and/or June—
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October—3rd and
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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.
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.
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Sponsor
Location/special local regulation area
June—1st Friday,
Saturday and Sunday or 2nd Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Norfolk Harborfest ...
Norfolk Festevents,
Ltd.
3 ..........
June—2nd or 3rd
Saturday.
Cock Island Race ....
Portsmouth Boat
Club & City of
Portsmouth, VA.
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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′50.9″ 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.
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.
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[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
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. September 4th Saturday and Sunday.
Hampton Cup Regatta.
Hampton Cup Regatta Boat Club.
7 ..........
September 1st Friday, Saturday and
Sunday or 2nd Friday, Saturday and
Sunday.
Hampton Virginia
Bay Days Festival.
Hampton Bay Days
Inc.
8 ..........
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September—last
Sunday or October—1st or 2nd
Sunday.
Poquoson Seafood
Festival Workboat
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City of Poquoson .....
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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′52″ 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.
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.
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No.
Enforcement
period(s) 1
Event
Sponsor
Location/special local regulation area
9 ..........
June—3rd Saturday
and Sunday or 4th
Saturday and Sunday.
Mattaponi Drag Boat
Race.
Mattaponi Volunteer
Rescue Squad
and Dive Team.
10 ........
June—2nd or 3rd
Saturday or Sunday.
Virginia Boat Club
(VBC) Sprints Regatta on the
James River.
Virginia Boat Club,
Richmond, VA.
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.
All waters of the James River in the vicinity of Robious Landing
Park, Midlothian, VA. The regulated area includes a section
of the James River approximately 1300 yards long and
bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by
a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′04″ W., and
bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′54″ W., north of Robious Landing Park.
(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.
October—3rd, 4th or
last Friday or Saturday.
PPD Ironman North
Carolina.
Ironman, Wilmington,
NC.
3 ..........
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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.
All waters of Masonboro Inlet, shoreline to shoreline starting at
location latitude 34°11′13″ N., longitude 077°48′53″ W.,
thence north along Banks Channel to latitude 34°12′14″ N.,
longitude 077°48′04″ W., thence west to Motts channel, terminating at Sea Path Marina at latitude 34°12′44″ N., longitude 077°48′25″ W., Wrightsville Beach, NC.
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
5. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
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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.
§ 165.T05–0330
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§ 165.T05–0495
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[Removed]
7. Remove § 165.T05–0495.
§ 165.T05–0723
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[Removed]
6. Remove § 165.T05–0330.
[Removed]
8. Remove § 165.T05–0723.
§ 165.506
[Amended]
9. Revise section 165.506 to read as
follows:
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§ 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks
Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District.
(a) Regulations. (1) The general
regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply.
(2) The following regulations 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.
(3) 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
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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 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]
Enforcement
period(s) 1
No.
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone
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July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ......
North Atlantic Ocean, Bethany Beach, DE;
Safety Zone.
2 ...........
Labor Day ............................
Indian River Bay, DE; Safety Zone ............
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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.
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Enforcement
period(s) 1
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
3 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd or 4th .............
North Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach,
DE; Safety Zone.
4 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ......
North Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ; Safety
Zone.
5 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, or
September 1st—2nd Saturday.
Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ;
Safety Zone.
6 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ......
North Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ;
Safety Zone.
7 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ......
Delaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ; Safety Zone.
8 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.
August—3rd Sunday.
Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Margate City, NJ;
Safety Zone.
9 ...........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.
August every Thursday;
September 1st Thursday.
Metedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ;
Safety Zone.
10 .........
July—2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ....
North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ;
Safety Zone.
11 .........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th.
October—1st or 2nd Saturday.
North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ;
Safety Zone.
12 .........
May—4th Saturday ..............
Barnegat Bay, Ocean Township, NJ; Safety Zone.
13 .........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ......
Little Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ; Safety Zone.
14 .........
September—3rd Saturday ...
Delaware River, Chester, PA; Safety Zone
15 .........
September—3rd Saturday ...
Delaware River, Essington, PA; Safety
Zone.
16 .........
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July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th;
Columbus Day; December
31st, January 1st.
Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA; Safety
Zone.
17 .........
July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ......
N. Atlantic Ocean, Sea Isle City, NJ; Safety Zone.
18 .........
April 8th; July 2nd, 3rd, 4th
or 5th; December 31st.
Rehoboth Bay, DE; Safety Zone ................
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.
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.
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′12″ 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.
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.
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No.
Enforcement
period(s) 1
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
19 .........
May—1st Saturday ..............
Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA; Safety
Zone.
20 .........
July—2nd or 3rd Saturday ..
Great Egg Harbor Bay, Rainbow Channel,
Ocean City, NJ; Safety Zone.
All waters of the Delaware River within a 300 yard radius
of fireworks barge located at position latitude
39°57′39″ N., longitude 075°07′45″ W., located approximately 400 yards east of Pier 37 N, Philadelphia,
PA.
All waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay, Rainbow Channel
within a 200 yard radius of fireworks barge located at
position latitude 39°17′23″ N., longitude 074°34′31″
W., near Ocean City, NJ.
(b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone
1 ...........
April—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday.
Washington Channel, Upper Potomac
River, Washington, D.C.; Safety Zone.
2 ...........
July 4th; December—1st
and 2nd Saturday; December 31st.
Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis,
MD; Safety Zone.
3 ...........
July—4th, or Saturday or
Sunday before or after
Independence Day holiday.
December 31st ....................
Chesapeake Bay, Seneca Creek, Baltimore County, MD; Safety Zone.
5 ...........
June 14th; July 4th; September—2nd Saturday;
December 31st.
Northwest Harbor (East Channel), Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone.
6 ...........
April—1st Tuesday; May—
2nd or 3rd Thursday or
Friday; July 4th; December 31st.
Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River,
MD; Safety Zone.
7 ...........
April—1st Tuesday; May—
2nd or 3rd Thursday or
Friday; July 4th December
31st.
July 4th; December 31st .....
Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River,
MD; Safety Zone.
9 ...........
July—4th, or Saturday before or Friday after Independence Day holiday.
Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD; Safety Zone.
10 .........
July 4th or Sunday before
Independence Day holiday.
Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake
MD; Safety Zone.
11 .........
July 4th ................................
Choptank River, Cambridge, MD; Safety
Zone.
12 .........
July—2nd, 3rd or last Saturday.
Potomac River, Fairview Beach, Charles
County, MD; Safety Zone.
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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
latitude
38°58′41.76″
N.,
longitude
076°28′34.2″ W., located near the entrance to Spa
Creek, Annapolis, MD.
All waters of the Chesapeake Bay, approach to Seneca
Creek within a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge
in approximate position latitude 39°18′25.53″ N., longitude 076°21′50.39″ W., Seneca Creek, MD.
All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard
radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
latitude 38°48′14″ N., longitude 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 latitude
39°15′55″ N., longitude 076°34′35″ W., located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor.
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.
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No.
Enforcement
period(s) 1
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
13 .........
July—day before Independence Day holiday July 4th.
Potomac River, National Harbor, MD;
Safety Zone.
14 .........
Sunday before or after July
4th, July 4th.
Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD;
Safety Zone.
15 .........
June and July—Saturday
before Independence Day
holiday.
Miles River, St. Michaels, MD; Safety Zone
16 .........
July 3rd ................................
Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD; Safety Zone
17 .........
July 3rd ................................
Northeast River, North East, MD; Safety
Zone.
18 .........
July—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday.
Upper Potomac River, Washington, D.C.;
Safety Zone.
19 .........
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).
July 4th ................................
Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.; Safety
Zone.
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.
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.
All waters of the Tred Avon River within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′24″ N., longitude 076°10′37″ W., approximately 500 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD.
All waters of the Northeast River within a 300 yard radius
of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude
39°35′26″ N., longitude 075°57′00″ W., approximately
400 yards south of North East Community Park.
All waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300 yard
radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
38°48′38″ N., 077°01′56″ W., located east of Oronoco
Bay Park at Alexandria, Virginia.
All waters of the Anacostia River within a 200 yard radius
of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude
38°52′12.7″ N., longitude 077°00′14.1″ W., located
near the Washington Nationals Ball Park.
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.
20 .........
21 .........
Potomac River, Prince William County, VA;
Safety Zone.
North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD;
Safety Zone.
July 4th and Sunday before
Labor Day (observed).
Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD; Safety
Zone.
23 .........
July 4th ................................
Assawoman Bay, Fenwick Island—Ocean
City, MD; Safety Zone.
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22 .........
April—1st Tuesday. July 4th;
December 31st.
Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore Inner Harbor,
MD; Safety Zone.
25 .........
Thursday before July 4th
(observed); and or July
4th.
Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD,
Safety Zone.
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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.
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.
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period(s) 1
No.
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 200 yard
radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position
latitude 39°32′19″ N., longitude 076°04′58.3″ W., located east of Concord Point at Havre de Grace, MD.
All waters of Severn River within a 200 yard radius of
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude
39°01′54″ N., longitude 076°32′41.8″ W., located at
end of Sherwood Forest Club main pier, Sherwood
Forest, MD.
All waters of Prospect Bay within a 300 yard radius of
fireworks launch barge in approximate position latitude
38°57′49.8″ N., longitude 076°14′58.5″ W., located between Hog Island and Kent Island in Queen Anne’s
County, MD.
26 .........
Sunday before or after July
4th, July 4th.
Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD;
Safety Zone.
27 .........
July 3rd ................................
Severn River, Sherwood Forest, MD, Safety Zone.
28 .........
Thursday before July 4th
(observed); and or July
4th.
Prospect Bay, Queen Anne’s County, MD,
Safety Zone.
(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads—COTP Zone
July 4th ................................
Linkhorn Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety
Zone.
2 ...........
September—last Friday or
October—1st Friday.
York River, West Point, 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—1st and 4th Friday;
July—1st Friday; July 4th.
Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA, Safety
Zone.
6 ...........
July 4th or 5th ......................
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA,
Safety Zone.
7 ...........
July 4th; December 31st,
January—1st.
Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, Norfolk,
VA, Safety Zone.
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July—3rd and or 4th Saturday.
John H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA,
Safety Zone.
9 ...........
June, July, August, and
September—every
Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. July 4th.
September—last Saturday
or October—1st Saturday.
North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA,
Safety Zone A.
10 .........
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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°15′00″ 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.
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.
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[All coordinates listed in the Table to § 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983]
Enforcement
period(s) 1
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
11 .........
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Labor Day Weekend.
North Atlantic Ocean, VA Beach, VA,
Safety Zone C.
12 .........
July 4th ................................
Nansemond River, Suffolk, VA, Safety
Zone.
13 .........
July 4th ................................
Chickahominy River, Williamsburg, VA,
Safety Zone.
14 .........
July—3rd, 4th and 5th .........
Great Wicomico River, Mila, VA, Safety
Zone.
15 .........
July—1st Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
Cockrell’s Creek, Reedville, VA, Safety
Zone.
16 .........
May—last Sunday ...............
James River, Richmond, VA, Safety Zone
17 .........
June—last Saturday ............
Rappahannock River, Tappahannock, VA,
Safety Zone.
18 .........
July 4th , August—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and December 31st.
Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA,
Safety Zone.
19 .........
July 3rd or 4th .....................
Pagan River, Smithfield, VA, Safety Zone
20 .........
July 4th ................................
Sandbridge Shores, Virginia Beach, VA,
Safety Zone.
21 .........
July 4th, 5th or 6th ..............
Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA,
Safety Zone.
22 .........
July 3rd, 4th and 5th ...........
Urbanna Creek, Urbanna, VA; Safety Zone
23 .........
April–August; every
Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday; July
2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th; last
Sunday in August; and
Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend..
Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk,
VA; Safety Zone.
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July—1st Friday, Saturday
or Sunday.
James River and Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA; Safety Zone.
25 .........
August—1st Saturday or
Sunday.
Chesapeake Bay, Inlet to Kings Creek,
Cape Charles, VA; Safety Zone.
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.
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°43′24.9″ N., longitude 075°56′24.9″
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°54′58.18″ N., longitude 076°06′44.3″ 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.
All waters in the confluence of James River and Appomattox River located within a 700 yard radius of the
fireworks display at approximate position latitude
37°19′27.74″ N., longitude 077°16′45.22″ W., near
Hopewell, Virginia.
All waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Inlet to Kings
Creek located within a 125 yard radius of fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°16′53″ N., longitude 076°00′42″ W., Cape Charles, Virginia.
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Enforcement
period(s) 1
No.
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone
July 4th; October—1st Saturday.
Morehead City Harbor Channel, NC, Safety Zone.
2 ...........
April—2nd Saturday; July
4th; August—3rd Monday;
October—1st Saturday.
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC, Safety
Zone.
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.
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.
Pamlico River, Washington, NC, Safety
Zone.
8 ...........
July 4th ................................
Neuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety Zone
9 ...........
July—1st Saturday or Sunday; July 4th.
Pamlico Sound, Ocracoke, NC, Safety
Zone.
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July 4th. November—Saturday following Thanksgiving Day.
Motts
Channel,
Banks
Channel,
Wrightsville Beach, NC, Safety Zone.
11 .........
July 4th ................................
Cape Fear River, Southport, NC, Safety
Zone.
12 .........
July 4th ................................
Big Foot Slough, Ocracoke, NC, Safety
Zone.
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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.
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 of Pamlico Sound with a 170 yard radius of
the National Park Service boat launch site at
Ocracoke, NC at position latitude 35°07′07″ N., longitude 075°59′16″ W.
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.
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No.
Enforcement
period(s) 1
Location
Safety zone—regulated area
13 .........
August—1st Tuesday ..........
New River, Jacksonville, NC, Safety Zone
14 .........
May—3rd or 4th Saturday;
July 4th.
July 4th. October—2nd Saturday.
Bath Creek, Bath, NC, Safety Zone ...........
September—4th or last Saturday.
Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC; Safety Zone
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 Bath Creek within a 300 yard radius of position 35°28′05″ N., 076°48′56″ W., Bath, NC.
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.
15 .........
16 .........
1 As
*
noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change.
*
§ 165.540
■
Atlantic
Intracoastal
Waterway,
Swansboro, NC, Safety Zone.
*
*
*
[Removed]
10. Remove § 165.540.
Dated: March 10, 2017.
Meredith L. Austin,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017–06728 Filed 4–5–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R08–OAR–2016–0477; FRL–9960–70–
Region 8]
Montana Administrative Rule
Revisions: 17.8.334
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The EPA is proposing to fully
approve a revision to Montana’s State
Implementation Plan (SIP). On July 6,
2016, the Governor of Montana
submitted to the EPA a revision to the
Montana SIP that removed one section
of the Administrative Rules of Montana
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 65 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 16746-16770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06728]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 100 and 165
[Docket Number USCG-2017-0064]
RIN 1625-AA08, AA00
Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine
Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend the regulations established
for recurring marine events and fireworks displays that take place
within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This
proposed rule would revise 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. Through this rulemaking, the list of
recurring marine events requiring special local regulations or safety
zones would be 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. This proposed rule would also remove regulations
that are no longer effective or required. We invite your comments on
this rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 8, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2017-0064 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard
District Office of
[[Page 16747]]
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6204,
Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
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. This rule
would remove regulations no longer effective or required that continue
to be listed in the CFR.
The Tables in the CFR that list annual and recurring special local
regulations and safety zones for marine events and fireworks displays
within Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility (AOR) are
published under 33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, respectively. These Tables
were last amended September 14, 2016 through a previous rulemaking (81
FR 63075), and generated no adverse comments. Like this NPRM, the
September 2016 rule added, removed, and revised the Tables to 33 CFR
100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506 for recurring marine events and fireworks
displays requiring special local regulations and safety zones.
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 proposed 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. 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.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
Special Local Regulations
This proposed rule adds 3 new special local regulations for marine
events, removes 1 regulation and revises 6 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.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by
adding 3 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.) 9........................................ Chesapeake Bay,
Chesapeake Bay
Bridge, MD.
2. (c.) 10....................................... James River,
Midlothian, VA.
3. (d.) 4........................................ Masonboro Inlet,
Banks channel, Motts
channel,
Wrightsville Beach,
NC.
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The Coast Guard proposes to amend the regulations at 33 CFR 100.501
by disestablishing the special local regulation previously listed in
section (b.) of Table to 100.501; marine event--Maryland Swim for Life,
Chester River, MD. The basis for removal of this marine event from
regulatory enforcement includes limited vessel traffic in the area of
the event, close proximity to shore, and shallow water depths.
This rule proposes to revise 6 preexisting special local
regulations that involve change to marine event date(s) and/or
coordinates. These events are listed in Table 2, with reference by
section as printed in the Table to Sec. 100.501.
Table 2
[Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
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Table to Sec. 100.501 section Location Revision (date/coordinates)
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1. (b.) 2....................................... Severn River, MD............ dates.
2. (b.) 6....................................... Upper Potomac River, dates.
Washington, DC.
3. (b.) 18...................................... Patuxent River, Solomons, MD coordinates.
4. (b.) 19...................................... North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean dates.
City, MD.
5. (b.) 21...................................... Hambrooks Bay, Choptank dates.
River, MD.
6. (c.) 6....................................... Mill Creek, Hampton, VA..... dates
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Based on the nature of marine events, large numbers 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
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rule would establish special local regulations for the time and
location of each marine 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 a Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on
their behalf. On-scene patrol commanders may be augmented by local,
State or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast
Guard.
Safety Zones
This rulemaking proposes to add 8 new safety zones, revise 15
previously established safety zones and remove 6 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 proposes to revise the regulations at 33 CFR
165.506 by adding 8 new safety zone locations to the permanent
regulations listed in this section. The new safety zones are listed in
Table 3, including reference by section as printed in the Table to
Sec. 165.506.
Table 3
[Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506]
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Table to Sec. 165.506 section Location
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1. (a.) 19....................................... Delaware River,
Philadelphia, PA.
2. (a.) 20....................................... Great Egg Harbor Bay,
Rainbow channel,
Ocean City, NJ.
3. (b.) 27....................................... Severn River,
Sherwood Forest, MD.
4. (b.) 28....................................... Prospect Bay, Queen
Anne's County, MD.
5. (c.) 24....................................... James River and
Appomattox River,
Hopewell, VA.
6. (c.) 25....................................... Chesapeake Bay, Inlet
to Kings Creek, Cape
Charles, VA.
7. (d.) 9........................................ Pamlico Sound,
Ocracoke, NC.
8. (d.) 14....................................... Bath Creek, Bath, NC.
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The rule proposes to revise 15 preexisting safety zones that
involves changes to event date(s) and coordinates. These revised safety
zones are shown in Table 4, with reference by section as printed in the
Table to Sec. 165.506.
Table 4
[Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
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Table to Sec. 165.506 section Location Revision (date/coordinates)
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1. (b.) 1....................................... Upper Potomac River, dates.
Washington channel,
Washington, DC.
2. (b.) 3....................................... Chesapeake Bay, Seneca dates/coordinates.
Creek, MD.
3. (b.) 6....................................... Baltimore Inner Harbor, dates.
Patapsco River, MD.
4. (b.) 7....................................... Baltimore Inner Harbor, dates.
Patapsco River, MD.
5. (b.) 9....................................... Patuxent River, Solomons dates.
Island, MD.
6. (b.) 10...................................... Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake dates.
Beach, MD.
7. (b.) 13...................................... Potomac River, National dates.
Harbor, MD.
8. (b.) 19...................................... Anacostia River, Washington, coordinates.
DC.
9. (b.) 22...................................... Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean dates.
City, MD.
10. (b.) 24..................................... Baltimore Inner Harbor, dates.
Patapsco River, MD.
11. (b.) 26..................................... Susquehanna River, Havre de coordinates.
Grace, MD.
12. (c.) 5...................................... Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA. dates.
13. (c.) 8...................................... John H. Kerr Reservoir, dates.
Clarksville, VA.
14. (c.) 23..................................... Elizabeth River Eastern dates.
Branch, Norfolk, VA.
15. (d.) 15..................................... Atlantic Intracoastal dates.
Waterway, Swansboro, NC.
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The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by
disestablishing the following 6 safety zones listed in Table 5.
Table 5
[Safety Zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
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Date(s) Event Regulated area
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1. May--last Saturday; July 4th...... Fireworks display......................... Potomac River, Charles
County, MD; vicinity east of
Mount Vernon Estate.
2. October--1st Saturday............. Fireworks display......................... Dukeharts Channel, Potomac
River, MD.
3. July 4th.......................... Fireworks display......................... Edenton Bay, Edenton, NC.
4. July 4th.......................... Fireworks display......................... Pantego Creek, Belhaven, NC.
5. May--3rd Saturday................. Fireworks display......................... Pasquotank River, Elizabeth
City, NC.
6. October--2nd Saturday............. Fireworks display......................... Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway, Bogue Inlet,
Swansboro, NC.
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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.
Temporary Regulations
The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 and
33 CFR 165.506 by removing the following 5 temporary sections listed in
Table 6. These temporary sections are no longer effective but continue
to appear in the CFR.
Table 6
[Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501 and safety
zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
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Temporary section Citation Regulation expired
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1. 33 CFR 100.35T-05-0276... 77 FR 39630, July 5, July 8, 2012.
2012.
2. 33 CFR 100.35T-05-0482... 77 FR 47520, August September 29, 2012.
9, 2012.
3. 33 CFR 165.T05-0330...... 78 FR 56611, October 4, 2013.
September 13, 2013.
4. 33 CFR 165.T05-0495...... 78 FR 39601, July 2, July 5, 2013.
2013.
5. 33 CFR 165.T05-0723...... 79 FR 51490, August September 26, 2014.
29, 2014.
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The Coast Guard is removing 33 CFR 165.540 that was previously
established to facilitate a large multi-year dredging project in the
coastal Cape Fear River area. This project was completed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors and accordingly a safety
zone is no longer required for this purpose.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed 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 NPRM has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, the NPRM 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
proposed 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
through a special local regulated area or safety zone may be small
entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above, this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner
or operator.
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, permission to enter, remain in, or transit through
these regulated areas during the enforcement may be given, when deemed
safe to do so by the Coast Guard patrol commander on scene. 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 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed 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 proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
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C. Collection of Information
This proposed 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 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
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 proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 M16475.lD.
An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a
Categorical Exclusion Determination are not required for this section
of the rule.
This proposed 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 either a floating barge platform 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 M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis
checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion
Determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.
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 proposes
to amend 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.
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Sec. 100.35T05-0276 [Removed]
0
2. Remove Sec. 100.35T05-0276.
Sec. 100.35T05-0482 [Removed]
0
3. Remove Sec. 100.35T05-0482.
0
4. Revise Sec. 100.501 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the
Fifth Coast Guard District.
The following regulations 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 the 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 will 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 will be assigned to
oversee the patrol. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted
on VHF-FM Channel 16. (1) 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) 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 the
directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the
area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(2) 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) Vessel operators may request permission to enter and transit
through a regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 16.
When authorized to transit through the regulated area, vessels shall
proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake near the race course or marine event area.
(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 and
transit through 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 shall 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 are only allowed inside the regulated area if they
remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators shall 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
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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 some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR
110.159, Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically (2) Middle Ground
Anchorage, (3) South Anchorage, and (4) 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 restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR
110.158, Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically anchorage grounds: (1)
Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage; (2) Anchorage No. 2, general
anchorage; (3) Anchorage No. 3 Upper, general anchorage; and (4)
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]
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Enforcement period(s) Location/special
No. \1\ Event Sponsor local regulation area
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(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
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1................ June--1st Sunday...... Atlantic County Day at Atlantic County, New The waters of Great
the Bay. Jersey. 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[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
September--3rd Fort Delaware Delaware Triathlon, Delaware River
Saturday. Triathlon. Inc. between Pea Patch
Island and 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 Westville All waters of Big
Lights. and Westville Power Timber Creek in
Boat. 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.
4................ June--4th Sunday...... OPA Atlantic City Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement
Grand Prix. Assn. (OPA). 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[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.
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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 July U.S. holiday City of Philadelphia.. The waters of the
4th. celebrations. 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.
6................ August--2nd Friday, Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore Performance Regulated enforcement
Saturday and Sunday. Offshore Grand Prix. Association (OPA) and area--All waters of
New Jersey Offshore the North Atlantic
Racing Assn. 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]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.
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 Performance Regulated enforcement
Saturday and Sunday. Grand Prix. Assn. & New Jersey area--All waters of
Offshore Racing Assn. 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[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.
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8................ August--3rd Tuesday Thunder Over the Atlantic City Chamber The waters of the
and Wednesday. Boardwalk Air show. of Commerce. 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[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 Philadelphia.. The waters of the
(Columbus Day). celebrations. 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.
10............... December 31st (New U.S. holiday City of Philadelphia.. The waters of the
Year's Eve). celebrations. 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.
11............... September--2nd, 3rd or Ocean City Air Show... Ocean City, NJ........ All waters of the New
4th Sunday. Jersey 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.
12............... June--4th Sunday and Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ..... All waters of the New
August--2nd or 3rd International Jersey Intracoastal
Sunday. September-- Triathlon. Waterway (ICW)
2nd or 3rd Saturday bounded by a line
and Sunday. connecting the
following points;
latitude
39[deg]21'20'' N.,
longitude
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
Saturday; or April-- Seminar. Severn River from
1st Saturday. 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[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--3rd, 4th and USNA Crew Races....... U.S. Naval Academy.... All waters of the
last Saturday and Severn River from
Sunday, and May-- shoreline to
every Saturday and shoreline, bounded
Sunday. to the northwest by
a 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 last Middle River Dinghy Norris Trust The waters of Middle
Saturday, or Sunday. Poker Run. Foundation. River, from
shoreline to
shoreline, within 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.
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4................ May--1st Sunday....... Nanticoke River Swim Nanticoke River Swim All waters of the
and Triathlon. and Triathlon, Inc. Nanticoke River,
including Bivalve
Channel 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 Party Chestertown Tea Party All waters of the
before Memorial Day. Re-enactment. Festival. Chester River,
within a line
connecting the
following positions:
commencing at
latitude
39[deg]12'27'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]03'46'' W.,
thence south to
latitude
39[deg]12'19'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]03'53'' W.,
thence east to
latitude
39[deg]12'16'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]03'48'' W.,
thence north to
latitude
39[deg]12'25'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]03'41'' W.,
thence west to point
of origin latitude
39[deg]12'27'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]03'46'' W.,
located at
Chestertown, MD.
6................ May--3rd Friday, Washington, D.C. Taiwan--U.S. Cultural The waters of the
Saturday and Sunday. Dragon Boat Festival. Association. Upper Potomac River,
June 2nd or 3rd Washington, DC, from
Friday, Saturday and shoreline to
Sunday. shoreline, bounded
upstream by the
Francis Scott Key
Bridge and
downstream by the
Roosevelt Memorial
Bridge, located at
Georgetown,
Washington, DC.
7................ May--Tuesday and USNA Blue Angels Air U.S. Naval Academy.... All waters of the
Wednesday before Show. Severn River from
Memorial Day shoreline to
(observed). 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[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.
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 Chesapeake The Great Chesapeake The waters of the
Bay Swim. Bay Swim, Inc. 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[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................ April--last Saturday Bay Bridge Paddle..... ABC Events, Inc....... The waters of the
or Sunday. 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[deg]00'36'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]23'05'' W.,
thence eastward to
eastern shoreline at
latitude
38[deg]59'14'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]20'00'' 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]00'16'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]24'30'' W.,
thence eastward to
eastern shoreline at
latitude
38[deg]58'38'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]20'06'' W.,
located between
Sandy Point and Kent
Island, MD.
10............... June--last Saturday Bo Bowman Memorial-- Carolina Virginia Regulated enforcement
and Sunday or July-- Sharptown Regatta. Racing Assn. area--All waters of
2nd Saturday and the Nanticoke River
Sunday. encompassed within
the following areas:
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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 the 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.
11............... May/June--Saturday and Rock Hall and Kinetic Endeavors, LLC The waters of Rock
Sunday after Memorial Waterman's Triathlon Hall Harbor from
Day (observed); and Swims. shoreline to
October--1st Saturday shoreline, bounded
and Sunday. by a line drawn from
latitude
39[deg]07'58.9'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]15'02'' W.,
thence southeast and
parallel 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
Saturday or the Dragon Boat Races. Charities, Inc. Patapsco River,
Saturday after Labor within the Inner
Day. (biennial, even Harbor, from
years). shoreline to
shoreline, bounded
on the east by a
line drawn along
longitude
076[deg]36'30'' W.,
located at
Baltimore, MD.
13............... June--3rd, 4th or last Baltimore Dragon Boat Baltimore Dragon Boat The waters of
Saturday or Sunday. Challenge. Club. 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[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 or Oxford-Bellevue Enviro-Sports The waters of the
last Saturday or Sharkfest Swim. Productions Inc. Tred Avon River from
Sunday. June--1st, shoreline to
2nd or 3rd Saturday shoreline, within an
or Sunday. area bounded on the
east by a line drawn
from 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 Crossing: Wave One Swimming..... The waters of the
Swim Across the Potomac River, from
Potomac. shoreline to
shoreline, 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.
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16............... October--last The MRE Tug of War.... Maritime Republic of The waters of Spa
Saturday; or Eastport. Creek from shoreline
November--1st or 2nd to shoreline,
Saturday. extending 400 feet
from either 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 Saturday Eastport Yacht Club Eastport Yacht Club... All waters of Spa
or Sunday. Lights Parade. Creek and the 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.
18............... Memorial Day weekend-- NAS Patuxent River Air NAS Patuxent River.... All waters of lower
Thursday, Friday, Expo. Patuxent River, near
Saturday and Sunday; Solomons, Maryland,
or Labor Day weekend-- located between
Thursday, Friday, Fishing Point and
Saturday and Sunday; base of break wall
or October-- last marking the entrance
Thursday, Friday, to East Seaplane
Saturday and Sunday. 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[deg]17'39'' N.,
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.
19............... May--1st or 2nd Ocean City Grand Prix. Offshore Powerboat Regulated enforcement
Saturday and Sunday; Association. area: All waters of
September--2nd or North Atlantic Ocean
3rd, Saturday and bounded within the
Sunday. following designated
areas near Ocean
City, MD.
Race area: All waters
of North 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, MD 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, MD 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 3rd Ocean City Air Show... Town of Ocean City, All waters of the
Thursday, Friday, Maryland. North Atlanta Ocean
Saturday and Sunday. 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[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............... May--2nd Saturday and Cambridge Classic Cambridge Power Boat Regulated enforcement
Sunday; Memorial Day Powerboat Race. Regatta Association. area: All waters
weekend (Saturday and within Hambrooks Bay
Sunday). July--last and Choptank River
Saturday and Sunday. west and south of a
line commencing at
Great Marsh 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 Boat Southern Maryland Boat All waters of Breton
Saturday and Sunday. Club Summer Regatta. Club. 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[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
Friday, Saturday and Baltimore, Inc. waters of the
Sunday after Columbus Patapsco River,
Day (observed). within an area
(biennial, even bounded by a line
years). connecting position
latitude
39[deg]16'00'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]36'30'' W.,
thence east to
latitude
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 Festival, City of Hampton....... The waters of Sunset
Saturday and Sunday Battle of Hampton. Creek and Hampton
and/or June--1st River shoreline to
Friday, Saturday and shoreline bounded to
Sunday. the north by the I-
October--3rd and 4th 64 Bridge over the
weekend. 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 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.
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.
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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
Saturday and Sunday Ltd. Elizabeth River and
or 2nd Friday, its branches from
Saturday and Sunday. 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[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 Club & The waters of the
Saturday. City of Portsmouth, Elizabeth River and
VA. 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[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]50'50.9'' 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.
4................ June--last Saturday or RRBA Spring Radar Rappahannock River All waters of
July--1st Saturday. Shootout. Boaters Association Rappahannock River,
(RRBA). adjacent to Layton,
VA, from 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.
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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 Wednesday Pony Penning Swim..... Chincoteague Volunteer The waters of
and following Friday; Fire Department. Assateague Channel
or August--1st from shoreline to
Wednesday and shoreline, bounded
following Friday. to the east by a
line drawn from
latitude
37[deg]55'01'' N.,
longitude
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
Friday, Saturday and Boat Club. area--All waters of
Sunday. September 4th Mill Creek, adjacent
Saturday 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]18'52'' 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 Friday, Hampton Virginia Bay Hampton Bay Days Inc.. The waters of Sunset
Saturday and Sunday Days Festival. Creek and Hampton
or 2nd Friday, River shoreline to
Saturday and Sunday. 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[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 Sunday Poquoson Seafood City of Poquoson...... The waters of the
or October--1st or Festival Workboat Back River,
2nd Sunday. Races. Poquoson, Virginia.
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.
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9................ June--3rd Saturday and Mattaponi Drag Boat Mattaponi Volunteer All waters of
Sunday or 4th Race. Rescue Squad and Dive Mattaponi River
Saturday and Sunday. Team. 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[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.
10............... June--2nd or 3rd Virginia Boat Club Virginia Boat Club, All waters of the
Saturday or Sunday. (VBC) Sprints Regatta Richmond, VA. James River in the
on the James River. vicinity of Robious
Landing Park,
Midlothian, VA. The
regulated area
includes a section
of the James River
approximately 1300
yards long and
bounded in width by
each shoreline,
bounded to the east
by a line that runs
parallel along
longitude
077[deg]38'04'' W.,
and bounded to the
west by a line that
runs parallel along
longitude
077[deg]38'54'' W.,
north of Robious
Landing Park.
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(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
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1................ September--4th or last Swim the Loop and Without Limits All waters
Saturday and or Motts Channel Sprint. Coaching, Inc. surrounding Harbor
Sunday. 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[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 or Wilmington YMCA Wilmington, NC, YMCA.. All waters of Motts
last Saturday; Triathlon. Channel, from
October--last shoreline to
Saturday; November-- shoreline and
1st and or 2nd between Wrightsville
Saturday. Channel Day beacon
14 (LLNR 30220),
located at latitude
34[deg]12'17.8'' N.,
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 Saturday.. The Crossing.......... Organization to All waters of Lake
Support the Arts, Gaston, from
Infrastructure, and shoreline to
Learning on Lake shoreline, directly
Gaston, AKA O'SAIL. under the length of
Eaton Ferry Bridge
(NC State Route
903), commencing at
the southern 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.
4................ October--3rd, 4th or PPD Ironman North Ironman, Wilmington, All waters of
last Friday or Carolina. NC. Masonboro Inlet,
Saturday. shoreline to
shoreline starting
at location latitude
34[deg]11'13'' N.,
longitude
077[deg]48'53'' W.,
thence north along
Banks Channel to
latitude
34[deg]12'14'' N.,
longitude
077[deg]48'04'' W.,
thence west to Motts
channel, terminating
at Sea Path Marina
at latitude
34[deg]12'44'' N.,
longitude
077[deg]48'25'' W.,
Wrightsville Beach,
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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5. 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.
Sec. 165.T05-0330 [Removed]
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6. Remove Sec. 165.T05-0330.
Sec. 165.T05-0495 [Removed]
0
7. Remove Sec. 165.T05-0495.
Sec. 165.T05-0723 [Removed]
0
8. Remove Sec. 165.T05-0723.
Sec. 165.506 [Amended]
0
9. 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 apply.
(2) The following regulations 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.
(3) 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 Safety zone--
No. period(s) \1\ Location regulated area
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1........... July 2nd, 3rd, North Atlantic The waters of the
4th or 5th. Ocean, Bethany North Atlantic Ocean
Beach, DE; within a 500 yard
Safety Zone. radius of the
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 All waters of the
Bay, DE; Safety Indian River Bay
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.
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3........... July 2nd, 3rd or North Atlantic All waters of the
4th. Ocean, Rehoboth North Atlantic Ocean
Beach, DE; within a 360 yard
Safety Zone. radius of the
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, North Atlantic The waters of the
4th or 5th. Ocean, Avalon, North Atlantic Ocean
NJ; Safety Zone. within a 500 yard
radius of the
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 Barnegat Bay, The waters of
4th, or Barnegat Barnegat Bay within
September 1st-- Township, NJ; a 500 yard radius of
2nd Saturday. Safety Zone. the fireworks barge
in approximate
position latitude
39[deg]44'50'' N.,
longitude
074[deg]11'21'' W.,
approximately 500
yards north of
Conklin Island, NJ.
6........... July 2nd, 3rd, North Atlantic The waters of the
4th or 5th. Ocean, Cape North Atlantic Ocean
May, NJ; Safety within a 500 yard
Zone. radius of the
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, Delaware Bay, All waters of the
4th or 5th. North Cape May, Delaware Bay within
NJ; Safety Zone. a 360 yard radius of
the fireworks barge
in approximate
position latitude
38[deg]58'00'' N.,
longitude
074[deg]58'30'' W.
8........... July 2nd, 3rd, Great Egg Harbor All waters within a
4th or 5th. Inlet, Margate 500 yard radius of
August--3rd City, NJ; the fireworks barge
Sunday. Safety Zone. in approximate
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, Metedeconk The waters of the
4th or 5th. River, Brick Metedeconk River
August every Township, NJ; within a 300 yard
Thursday; Safety Zone. radius of the
September 1st fireworks launch
Thursday. platform in
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, North Atlantic The waters of the
4th or 5th. Ocean, Atlantic North Atlantic Ocean
City, NJ; within a 500 yard
Safety Zone. radius of the
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]21'12'' N.,
longitude
074[deg]25'06'' W.,
near the shoreline
at Atlantic City,
NJ.
11.......... July 2nd, 3rd, North Atlantic The waters of the
4th or 5th. Ocean, Ocean North Atlantic Ocean
October--1st or City, NJ; within a 500 yard
2nd Saturday. Safety Zone. radius of the
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, All waters of
Ocean Township, Barnegat Bay within
NJ; Safety Zone. a 500 yard radius of
the fireworks barge
in approximate
position latitude
39[deg]47'33'' N.,
longitude
074[deg]10'46'' W.
13.......... July 2nd, 3rd, Little Egg All waters of Little
4th or 5th. Harbor, Parker Egg Harbor within a
Island, NJ; 500 yard radius of
Safety Zone. the fireworks 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 Delaware River, All waters of the
Saturday. Chester, PA; Delaware River near
Safety Zone. Chester, PA just
south of the
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 Delaware River, All waters of the
Saturday. Essington, PA; Delaware River near
Safety Zone. Essington, PA, west
of Little Tinicum
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, Delaware River, All waters of
4th or 5th; Philadelphia, Delaware River,
Columbus Day; PA; Safety Zone. adjacent to Penns
December 31st, Landing,
January 1st. 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[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, N. Atlantic All waters of N.
4th or 5th. Ocean, Sea Isle Atlantic Ocean
City, NJ; within a 350 yard
Safety Zone. radius of a
fireworks 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 Rehoboth Bay, All waters within a
2nd, 3rd, 4th or DE; Safety Zone. 500 yard radius of a
5th; December fireworks barge
31st. located at position
latitude
38[deg]41'21'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]05'00'' W.,
at Rehoboth Bay near
Dewey Beach, DE.
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19.......... May--1st Saturday Delaware River, All waters of the
Philadelphia, Delaware River
PA; Safety Zone. within a 300 yard
radius of fireworks
barge located at
position latitude
39[deg]57'39'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]07'45'' W.,
located
approximately 400
yards east of Pier
37 N, Philadelphia,
PA.
20.......... July--2nd or 3rd Great Egg Harbor All waters of Great
Saturday. Bay, Rainbow Egg Harbor Bay,
Channel, Ocean Rainbow Channel
City, NJ; within a 200 yard
Safety Zone. radius of fireworks
barge located at
position latitude
39[deg]17'23'' N.,
longitude
074[deg]34'31'' W.,
near Ocean City, NJ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1........... April--1st, 2nd Washington All waters of the
or 3rd Saturday. Channel, Upper Upper Potomac River
Potomac River, within 170 yards
Washington, radius of the
D.C.; Safety fireworks barge in
Zone. approximate 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; Severn River and All waters of the
December--1st Spa Creek, Severn River and Spa
and 2nd Annapolis, MD; Creek within a 300
Saturday; Safety Zone. yard radius of the
December 31st. fireworks barge in
approximate position
latitude
38[deg]58'41.76''
N., longitude
076[deg]28'34.2''
W., located near the
entrance to Spa
Creek, Annapolis,
MD.
3........... July--4th, or Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the
Saturday or Seneca Creek, Chesapeake Bay,
Sunday before or Baltimore approach to Seneca
after County, MD; Creek within a 200
Independence Day Safety Zone. yard radius of the
holiday. fireworks barge in
approximate position
latitude
39[deg]18'25.53''
N., longitude
076[deg]21'50.39''
W., Seneca Creek,
MD.
4........... December 31st.... Upper Potomac All waters of the
River, Upper Potomac River
Washington, within a 300 yard
D.C.; Safety radius of the
Zone. fireworks barge in
approximate position
latitude
38[deg]48'14'' N.,
longitude
077[deg]02'10'' W.,
located near the
waterfront (King
Street) at
Alexandria,
Virginia.
5........... June 14th; July Northwest Harbor All waters of the
4th; September-- (East Channel), Patapsco River
2nd Saturday; Patapsco River, within a 300 yard
December 31st. MD; Safety Zone. radius of the
fireworks barge in
approximate position
latitude
39[deg]15'55'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]34'35'' W.,
located adjacent to
the East Channel of
Northwest Harbor.
6........... April--1st Baltimore Inner All waters of the
Tuesday; May-- Harbor, Patapsco River
2nd or 3rd Patapsco River, within a 100 yard
Thursday or MD; Safety Zone. radius of the
Friday; July fireworks barge in
4th; December approximate position
31st. 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........... April--1st Baltimore Inner The waters of the
Tuesday; May-- Harbor, Patapsco River
2nd or 3rd Patapsco River, within a 100 yard
Thursday or MD; Safety Zone. radius of
Friday; July 4th approximate position
December 31st. 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; Northwest Harbor All waters of the
December 31st. (West Channel) Patapsco River
Patapsco River, within a 300 yard
MD; Safety Zone. radius of the
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 Patuxent River, All waters of the
Saturday before Calvert County, Patuxent River
or Friday after MD; Safety Zone. within a 200 yard
Independence Day radius of the
holiday. fireworks barge
located at latitude
38[deg]19'17'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]27'45'' W.,
approximately 800
feet from shore at
Solomons Island, MD.
10.......... July 4th or Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the
Sunday before Chesapeake Chesapeake Bay
Independence Day Beach, MD; within a 200 yard
holiday. Safety Zone. radius of the
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
Cambridge, MD; Choptank River
Safety Zone. within a 300 yard
radius of the
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 Potomac River, All waters of the
last Saturday. Fairview Beach, Potomac River within
Charles County, a 300 yard radius of
MD; Safety Zone. the fireworks 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.
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13.......... July--day before Potomac River, All waters of the
Independence Day National Potomac River within
holiday July 4th. Harbor, MD; an area bound by a
Safety Zone. line drawn from the
following points:
latitude
38[deg]47'13'' N.,
longitude
077[deg]00'58'' W.,
thence to latitude
38[deg]46'51'' N.,
longitude
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.
14.......... Sunday before or Susquehanna All waters of the
after July 4th, River, Havre de Susquehanna River
July 4th. Grace, MD; within a 300 yard
Safety Zone. radius of
approximate position
latitude
39[deg]32'06'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]05'22'' W.,
located on the
island at Millard
Tydings Memorial
Park.
15.......... June and July-- Miles River, St. All waters of the
Saturday before Michaels, MD; Miles River within a
Independence Day Safety Zone. 200 yard radius of
holiday. approximate position
latitude
38[deg]47'42'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]12'51'' W.,
located at the
entrance to Long
Haul Creek.
16.......... July 3rd......... Tred Avon River, All waters of the
Oxford, MD; Tred Avon River
Safety Zone. within a 150 yard
radius of the
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.
17.......... July 3rd......... Northeast River, All waters of the
North East, MD; Northeast River
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.
18.......... July--1st, 2nd or Upper Potomac All waters of the
3rd Saturday. River, Upper Potomac River
Washington, within a 300 yard
D.C.; Safety radius of the
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.
19.......... March through Anacostia River, All waters of the
October, at the Washington, Anacostia River
conclusion of D.C.; Safety within a 200 yard
evening MLB Zone. radius of the
games at fireworks barge in
Washington approximate position
Nationals Ball latitude
Park. 38[deg]52'12.7'' N.,
longitude
077[deg]00'14.1''
W., located near the
Washington Nationals
Ball Park.
20.......... June--last Potomac River, All waters of the
Saturday or Prince William Potomac River within
July--1st County, VA; a 200 yard radius of
Saturday; July-- Safety Zone. the fireworks barge
3rd, 4th or last in approximate
Saturday or position latitude
September--Satur 38[deg]34'09'' N.,
day before Labor longitude
Day (observed). 077[deg]15'32'' W.,
located near Cherry
Hill, Virginia.
21.......... July 4th......... North Atlantic All waters of the
Ocean, Ocean North Atlantic Ocean
City, MD; in an area bound by
Safety Zone. the following
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.
22.......... July 4th and Isle of Wight All waters of Isle of
Sunday before Bay, Ocean Wight Bay within a
Labor Day City, MD; 200 yard radius of
(observed). Safety Zone. the fireworks barge
in approximate
position latitude
38[deg]22'31'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]04'34'' W.
23.......... July 4th......... Assawoman Bay, All waters of
Fenwick Island-- Assawoman Bay within
Ocean City, MD; a 360 yard radius of
Safety Zone. the fireworks 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.
24.......... April--1st Baltimore All waters of
Tuesday. July Harbor, Baltimore Harbor,
4th; December Baltimore Inner Patapsco River,
31st. Harbor, MD; within a 280 yard
Safety Zone. radius of a
fireworks barge in
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.
25.......... Thursday before Chester River, All waters of Chester
July 4th Kent Island River, Kent Narrows
(observed); and Narrows, MD, North Approach,
or July 4th. Safety Zone. within a 300 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.
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26.......... Sunday before or Susquehanna All waters of the
after July 4th, River, Havre de Susquehanna River
July 4th. Grace, MD; within a 200 yard
Safety Zone. radius of the
fireworks barge in
approximate position
latitude
39[deg]32'19'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]04'58.3''
W., located east of
Concord Point at
Havre de Grace, MD.
27.......... July 3rd......... Severn River, All waters of Severn
Sherwood River within a 200
Forest, MD, yard radius of
Safety Zone. fireworks barge in
approximate position
latitude
39[deg]01'54'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]32'41.8''
W., located at end
of Sherwood Forest
Club main pier,
Sherwood Forest, MD.
28.......... Thursday before Prospect Bay, All waters of
July 4th Queen Anne's Prospect Bay within
(observed); and County, MD, a 300 yard radius of
or July 4th. Safety Zone. fireworks launch
barge in approximate
position latitude
38[deg]57'49.8'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]14'58.5''
W., located between
Hog Island and Kent
Island in Queen
Anne's County, MD.
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(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1........... July 4th......... Linkhorn Bay, All waters of the
Virginia Beach, Linkhorn Bay within
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 York River, West All waters of the
Friday or Point, VA, York River near West
October--1st Safety Zone. Point, VA within a
Friday. 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, All waters of the
Yorktown, VA, York River within a
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 James River, All waters of the
5th, July 6th, Newport News, James River within a
or July 7th. 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--1st and 4th Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the
Friday; July-- Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake Bay
1st Friday; July Safety Zone. within a 400 yard
4th. radius of the
fireworks display
located in position
latitude
36[deg]57'21'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]15'00'' W.,
located near Ocean
View Fishing Pier.
6........... July 4\th\ or 5th Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay 400
VA, Safety Zone. yard radius of the
fireworks display 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; Elizabeth River, All waters of the
December 31st, Southern Elizabeth River
January--1st. Branch, Southern Branch in
Norfolk, VA, an area bound by the
Safety Zone. following points:
latitude
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 and or John H. Kerr All waters of John H.
4th Saturday. Reservoir, Kerr Reservoir
Clarksville, within a 400 yard
VA, Safety Zone. radius of
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, North Atlantic All waters of the
August, and Ocean, Virginia North Atlantic Ocean
September--every Beach, VA, within a 1000 yard
Wednesday, Safety Zone A. radius of the center
Thursday, located near the
Friday, Saturday shoreline at
and Sunday. July approximate position
4th. latitude
36[deg]51'12'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]58'06'' W.,
located off the
beach between 17th
and 31st streets.
10.......... September--last North Atlantic All waters of the
Saturday or Ocean, VA North Atlantic Ocean
October--1st Beach, VA, within a 350 yard
Saturday. Safety Zone B. radius of
approximate position
latitude
36[deg]50'35'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]58'09'' W.,
located on the 14th
Street Fishing Pier.
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11.......... Friday, Saturday North Atlantic All waters of the
and Sunday Labor Ocean, VA North Atlantic Ocean
Day Weekend. Beach, VA, within a 350 yard
Safety Zone C. radius of
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
Suffolk, VA, Nansemond River
Safety Zone. within a 350 yard
radius of
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 All waters of the
River, Chickahominy River
Williamsburg, within a 400 yard
VA, Safety Zone. radius of the
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 Great Wicomico All waters of the
and 5th. River, Mila, Great Wicomico River
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 All waters of
Saturday and Creek, Cockrell's Creek
Sunday. Reedville, VA, located within a 140
Safety Zone. yard radius of the
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, All waters of the
Richmond, VA, James River located
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 Rappahannock All waters of the
Saturday. River, Rappahannock River
Tappahannock, located within a 140
VA, Safety Zone. yard radius of the
fireworks display at
approximate position
latitude
37[deg]55'12'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]49'12'' W.
near Tappahannock,
Virginia.
18.......... July 4th , Cape Charles All waters of Cape
August--1st Harbor, Cape Charles Harbor
Friday, Saturday Charles, VA, located within a 125
and Sunday, and Safety Zone. yard radius of the
December 31st. fireworks display at
approximate 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
Smithfield, VA, Pagan River located
Safety Zone. within a 140 yard
radius of the
fireworks display at
approximate position
latitude
36[deg]59'18'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]37'45'' W.
near Smithfield,
Virginia.
20.......... July 4th......... Sandbridge All waters of
Shores, Sandbridge Shores
Virginia Beach, located within a 100
VA, Safety Zone. yard radius of the
fireworks display at
approximate position
latitude
36[deg]43'24.9'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]56'24.9'' W.
near Virginia Beach,
Virginia.
21.......... July 4th, 5th or Chesapeake Bay, All waters of
6th. Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay
VA, Safety Zone. located within a 200
yard radius of the
fireworks display at
approximate position
latitude
36[deg]54'58.18''
N., longitude
076[deg]06'44.3'' W.
near Virginia Beach,
Virginia.
22.......... July 3rd, 4th and Urbanna Creek, All waters of Urbanna
5th. Urbanna, VA; Creek within a 120
Safety Zone. 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; Elizabeth River All waters of Eastern
every Wednesday, Eastern Branch, Branch Elizabeth
Thursday, Friday Norfolk, VA; River within the
and Saturday; Safety Zone. area along the
July 2nd, 3rd, shoreline
4th, or 5th; immediately adjacent
last Sunday in to Harbor Park
August; and Stadium ball park
Friday, Saturday and outward into the
and Sunday of river bound by a
Labor Day line drawn from
weekend.. latitude
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.
24.......... July--1st Friday, James River and All waters in the
Saturday or Appomattox confluence of James
Sunday. River, River and Appomattox
Hopewell, VA; River located within
Safety Zone. a 700 yard radius of
the fireworks
display at
approximate position
latitude
37[deg]19'27.74''
N., longitude
077[deg]16'45.22''
W., near Hopewell,
Virginia.
25.......... August--1st Chesapeake Bay, All waters of the
Saturday or Inlet to Kings Chesapeake Bay and
Sunday. Creek, Cape Inlet to Kings Creek
Charles, VA; located within a 125
Safety Zone. yard radius of
fireworks display at
approximate position
latitude
37[deg]16'53'' N.,
longitude
076[deg]00'42'' W.,
Cape Charles,
Virginia.
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(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1........... July 4th; Morehead City All waters of the
October--1st Harbor Channel, Morehead City Harbor
Saturday. NC, Safety Zone. Channel that fall
within a 360 yard
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 Cape Fear River, All waters of the
Saturday; July Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear River
4th; August--3rd Safety Zone. within an area bound
Monday; October-- by a line drawn from
1st Saturday. the following
points: latitude
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 Green Creek and All waters of Green
and July 4th. Smith Creek, Creek and Smith
Oriental, NC, Creek that fall
Safety Zone. within a 300 yard
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 All waters of the
River, Pasquotank River
Elizabeth City, within a 300 yard
NC, Safety Zone. radius of the
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.
5........... July 4th, or July Currituck Sound, All waters of the
5th. Corolla, NC, Currituck Sound
Safety Zone. within a 300 yard
radius of the
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; Middle Sound, All waters of the
November--3rd Figure Eight Figure Eight Island
Saturday. Island, NC, Causeway Channel
Safety Zone. from latitude
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 Pamlico River, All waters of Pamlico
Saturday; July Washington, NC, River and Tar River
4th. Safety Zone. within a 300 yard
radius of 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 All waters of the
Bern, NC, Neuse River within a
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--1st Pamlico Sound, All waters of Pamlico
Saturday or Ocracoke, NC, Sound with a 170
Sunday; July 4th. Safety Zone. yard radius of the
National Park
Service boat launch
site at Ocracoke, NC
at position latitude
35[deg]07'07'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]59'16'' W.
10.......... July 4th. Motts Channel, All waters of Motts
November--Saturd Banks Channel, Channel within a 500
ay following Wrightsville yard radius of the
Thanksgiving Day. Beach, NC, fireworks launch
Safety Zone. 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
Southport, NC, Cape Fear River
Safety Zone. within a 600 yard
radius of the
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
Ocracoke, NC, Foot Slough within a
Safety Zone. 300 yard radius of
the fireworks 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.
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13.......... August--1st New River, All waters of the New
Tuesday. Jacksonville, River within a 300
NC, Safety Zone. yard radius of the
fireworks 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.......... May--3rd or 4th Bath Creek, All waters on Bath
Saturday; July Bath, NC, Creek within a 300
4th. Safety Zone. yard radius of
position
35[deg]28'05'' N.,
076[deg]48'56'' W.,
Bath, NC.
15.......... July 4th. Atlantic All waters of the
October--2nd Intracoastal Atlantic
Saturday. Waterway, Intracoastal
Swansboro, NC, Waterway within a
Safety Zone. 300 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 Shallowbag Bay, All waters of
last Saturday. Manteo, NC; Shallowbag Bay
Safety Zone. within a 200 yard
radius of a
fireworks barge
anchored at latitude
35[deg]54'31'' N.,
longitude
075[deg]39'42'' W.
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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.
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Sec. 165.540 [Removed]
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10. Remove Sec. 165.540.
Dated: March 10, 2017.
Meredith L. Austin,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-06728 Filed 4-5-17; 8:45 am]
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