Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA, 29739 [2017-13917]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 125 / Friday, June 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations The Coast Guard will enforce a 100 foot safety zone around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, and arrival of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location and until the start of the fireworks display. From 8 a.m. on July 1, 2017 until 5 p.m. on July 3, 2017, the fireworks barge will be loading pyrotechnics from Pier 50 in San Francisco, CA. The fireworks barge will remain at the loading location until its transit to the display location. From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 3, 2017, the loaded fireworks barge will transit from Pier 50 to the launch site in Richmond Marina in approximate position 37°54′40″ N., 122°21′05″ W. (NAD 83) where it will remain until the conclusion of the fireworks display. Upon the commencement of the 20minute fireworks display, scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 3, 2017, the safety zone will increase in size and encompass the navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge within a radius 560 feet in Richmond Marina in approximate position 37°54′40″ N., 122°21′05″ W. (NAD 83) for the Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, Item number 9. This safety zone will be in effect from 8 a.m. on July 1, 2017 until 10 p.m. on July 3, 2017. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1191, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times, unless authorized to do so by the PATCOM. Additionally, each person who receives notice of a lawful order or direction issued by an official patrol vessel shall obey the order or direction. The PATCOM is empowered to forbid entry into and control the regulated area. The PATCOM shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. The PATCOM may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1191 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance notification of the safety zone and its enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners. If the Captain of the Port determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:26 Jun 29, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: May 4, 2017. Anthony J. Ceraolo, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, San Francisco. [FR Doc. 2017–13841 Filed 6–29–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0589] Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone regulation for an annual fireworks event on the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017. Enforcement of this safety zone is necessary and intended to ensure safety of life on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after these fireworks events. During the enforcement periods, no vessel may transit this regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017, for the safety zone listed in the Table to § 165.506, line (a.)(16). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notice of enforcement, you may call or email MST2 Amanda Boone, Sector Delaware Bay Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 215–271– 4889, email Amanda.N.Boone@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: From 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017, the Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone regulation listed in the Table to 33 CFR 165.506 (a.)(16) that takes place on the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA. This action is being taken to enhance the safety of life on navigable waterways during the fireworks display. Coast Guard regulations for recurring firework events in Captain of the Port Delaware Bay Zone, are published in § 165.506, Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays within the Fifth Coast Guard District, which specifies the location of the regulated area for this safety zone as all waters of Delaware River, adjacent to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 29739 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 west to latitude 39°56′29.1″ N., longitude 075°07′56.5″ W., and bounded on the north where the Benjamin Franklin Bridge crosses the Delaware River. As specified in § 165.506, during the enforcement period, no vessel or person may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or a designated representative. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP, designated representative or Patrol Commander. This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.506 and 33 U.S.C. 1233. The Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advanced notice of enforcement of regulation by Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), Local Notice to Mariners and on-scene actual notice by designated representative. In the event Captain of the Port Delaware Bay determines that it’s not necessary to enforce the regulated area for the entire duration of the enforcement period, a BNM will be issued to authorize general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: Jun 27, 2017. Scott E. Anderson, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Delaware Bay. [FR Doc. 2017–13917 Filed 6–29–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0539] Safety Zones; Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce several recurring safety zones on navigable waterways within Sector Ohio Valley. This regulatory action is necessary to provide for the safety of life and protection of vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks displays, festivals, and events. During the enforcement period, entry into these safety zones is prohibited unless SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30JNR1.SGM 30JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 125 (Friday, June 30, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13917]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0589]


Safety Zone; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone regulation for an 
annual fireworks event on the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA from 
9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017. Enforcement 
of this safety zone is necessary and intended to ensure safety of life 
on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after 
these fireworks events. During the enforcement periods, no vessel may 
transit this regulated area without approval from the Captain of the 
Port or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced from 9:30 
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017, for the safety 
zone listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506, line (a.)(16).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, you may call or email MST2 Amanda Boone, Sector 
Delaware Bay Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
215-271-4889, email Amanda.N.Boone@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: From 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 30, 
2017 and July 1, 2017, the Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone 
regulation listed in the Table to 33 CFR 165.506 (a.)(16) that takes 
place on the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA. This action is being 
taken to enhance the safety of life on navigable waterways during the 
fireworks display.
    Coast Guard regulations for recurring firework events in Captain of 
the Port Delaware Bay Zone, are published in Sec.  165.506, Safety 
Zones; Fireworks Displays within the Fifth Coast Guard District, which 
specifies the location of the regulated area for this safety zone as 
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[deg]56'31.2'' N., longitude 075[deg]08'28.1'' W.; thence west to 
latitude 39[deg]56'29.1'' N., longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W., and 
bounded on the north where the Benjamin Franklin Bridge crosses the 
Delaware River.
    As specified in Sec.  [thinsp]165.506, during the enforcement 
period, no vessel or person may enter, transit through, anchor in, or 
remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of 
the Port Delaware Bay or a designated representative. If permission is 
granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the COTP, designated representative or Patrol Commander.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.506 and 33 U.S.C. 1233. The Coast Guard will provide the maritime 
community with advanced notice of enforcement of regulation by 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), Local Notice to Mariners and on-
scene actual notice by designated representative. In the event Captain 
of the Port Delaware Bay determines that it's not necessary to enforce 
the regulated area for the entire duration of the enforcement period, a 
BNM will be issued to authorize general permission to enter the 
regulated area.

    Dated: Jun 27, 2017.
Scott E. Anderson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Delaware Bay.
[FR Doc. 2017-13917 Filed 6-29-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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