Security Zone; Seattle's Seafair Fleet Week Moving Vessels, 2018, Puget Sound, WA, 34948 [2018-15759]

Download as PDF 34948 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 142 / Tuesday, July 24, 2018 / Rules and Regulations Dated: July 18, 2018. M.M. Balding, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Puget Sound. [FR Doc. 2018–15752 Filed 7–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0695] Security Zone; Seattle’s Seafair Fleet Week Moving Vessels, 2018, Puget Sound, WA Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: The Coast Guard will enforce Seattle’s Seafair Fleet Week Moving Vessels security zones from 10 a.m. on July 31, 2018, through 6 p.m. on August 6, 2018. These security zones are necessary to help ensure the security of the vessels from sabotage or other subversive acts during Seafair Fleet Week Parade of Ships. The designated participating vessels are: HMCS YELLOWKNIFE (MM 706), HMCS WHITEHORSE (MM 705), and USCGC MELLON (WHEC 717). During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the security zones without the permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP), Puget Sound or her designated representative. The COTP has granted general permission for vessels to enter the outer 400 yards of the security zones as long as those vessels within the outer 400 yards of the security zones operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain course unless required to maintain speed by the navigation rules. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1333 will be enforced from 10 a.m. July 31, 2018, through 6 p.m. on August 6, 2018, unless cancelled sooner by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound or her designated representative. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notice of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer Zachary Spence, Sector Puget Sound Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 206–217–6051, email SectorPugetSoundWWM@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the security zones for Seattle’s Seafair Fleet Week Moving Vessels in 33 CFR 165.1333 from 10 a.m. on July 31, 2018, through 6 p.m. on August 6, 2018. jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:57 Jul 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 In accordance with the general regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart D, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the security zones without the permission of the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound or her designated representative. For 2018, the following areas are § 165.1333 security zones: All navigable waters within 500 yards of HMCS YELLOWKNIFE (MM 706), HMCS WHITEHORSE (MM 705), and USCGC MELLON (WHEC 717) while each such vessel is in the Sector Puget Sound COTP Zone. The COTP has granted general permission for vessels to enter the outer 400 yards of the security zones as long as those vessels within the outer 400 yards of the security zones operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain course unless required to maintain speed by the navigation rules. The COTP may be assisted by other federal, state or local agencies with the enforcement of the security zones. All vessel operators who desire to enter the inner 100 yards of the security zones or transit the outer 400 yards at greater than minimum speed necessary to maintain course must obtain permission from the COTP or her designated representative by contacting the on-scene patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16. Requests must include the reason why movement within this area is necessary. Vessel operators granted permission to enter the security zones will be escorted by the on-scene patrol craft until they are outside of the security zones. This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1333 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advanced notification of the security zones via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts on the day of the event. In the event that there are changes to the participating vessels, due to operational requirements, the Coast Guard will provide actual notice for any additional designated participating vessels not covered in this notice. In addition, members of the public may contact Sector Puget Sound COTP at 206–217– 6002 for an up-to-date list of designated participating vessels. For a pending amendment to § 165.1333(a) related to possible changes in participating vessels after the notice of enforcement is published, see final rule published June 28, 2018 (83 FR 30345). That rule will become effective July 30, 2018. If the COTP determines that the security zones need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice of enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter all portions of the regulated areas. Dated: July 18, 2018. M.M. Balding, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Puget Sound. [FR Doc. 2018–15759 Filed 7–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0703] Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66, Elliot Bay, Seattle, Washington Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Fleet Week Maritime Festival’s Pier 66 Safety Zone in Elliott Bay, WA on July 31, 2018. This action is necessary to promote the safety of personnel, vessels and the marine environment on navigable waters. During the enforcement period, entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, or her designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1330 will be enforced from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 31, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notice of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer Zachary Spence, Sector Puget Sound Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (206) 217–6051, email SectorPugetSoundWWM@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Fleet Week Maritime Festival in 33 CFR 165.1330, as amended by Temporary Final Rule (Docket Number USCG–2018–0656), from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 31, 2018 to ensure the safe completion of the Parade of Ships and associated aerial demonstrations. For the purpose of this notice of enforcement, the Parade of Ships includes both the pass and review of the ships near Pier 66 and the aerial demonstrations immediately before the pass and review. The Captain of the Port may be assisted by other federal, state, or local agencies as needed. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JYR1.SGM 24JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 34948]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15759]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0695]


Security Zone; Seattle's Seafair Fleet Week Moving Vessels, 2018, 
Puget Sound, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce Seattle's Seafair Fleet Week 
Moving Vessels security zones from 10 a.m. on July 31, 2018, through 6 
p.m. on August 6, 2018. These security zones are necessary to help 
ensure the security of the vessels from sabotage or other subversive 
acts during Seafair Fleet Week Parade of Ships. The designated 
participating vessels are: HMCS YELLOWKNIFE (MM 706), HMCS WHITEHORSE 
(MM 705), and USCGC MELLON (WHEC 717). During the enforcement period, 
no person or vessel may enter or remain in the security zones without 
the permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP), Puget Sound or her 
designated representative. The COTP has granted general permission for 
vessels to enter the outer 400 yards of the security zones as long as 
those vessels within the outer 400 yards of the security zones operate 
at the minimum speed necessary to maintain course unless required to 
maintain speed by the navigation rules.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1333 will be enforced from 10 a.m. 
July 31, 2018, through 6 p.m. on August 6, 2018, unless cancelled 
sooner by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound or her designated 
representative.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer Zachary Spence, 
Sector Puget Sound Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; 
telephone 206-217-6051, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the security 
zones for Seattle's Seafair Fleet Week Moving Vessels in 33 CFR 
165.1333 from 10 a.m. on July 31, 2018, through 6 p.m. on August 6, 
2018.
    In accordance with the general regulations in 33 CFR part 165, 
subpart D, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the security 
zones without the permission of the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound or 
her designated representative. For 2018, the following areas are Sec.  
165.1333 security zones: All navigable waters within 500 yards of HMCS 
YELLOWKNIFE (MM 706), HMCS WHITEHORSE (MM 705), and USCGC MELLON (WHEC 
717) while each such vessel is in the Sector Puget Sound COTP Zone.
    The COTP has granted general permission for vessels to enter the 
outer 400 yards of the security zones as long as those vessels within 
the outer 400 yards of the security zones operate at the minimum speed 
necessary to maintain course unless required to maintain speed by the 
navigation rules. The COTP may be assisted by other federal, state or 
local agencies with the enforcement of the security zones.
    All vessel operators who desire to enter the inner 100 yards of the 
security zones or transit the outer 400 yards at greater than minimum 
speed necessary to maintain course must obtain permission from the COTP 
or her designated representative by contacting the on-scene patrol 
craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16. Requests must include the reason why 
movement within this area is necessary. Vessel operators granted 
permission to enter the security zones will be escorted by the on-scene 
patrol craft until they are outside of the security zones.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.1333 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of 
enforcement, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with 
advanced notification of the security zones via the Local Notice to 
Mariners and marine information broadcasts on the day of the event. In 
the event that there are changes to the participating vessels, due to 
operational requirements, the Coast Guard will provide actual notice 
for any additional designated participating vessels not covered in this 
notice. In addition, members of the public may contact Sector Puget 
Sound COTP at 206-217-6002 for an up-to-date list of designated 
participating vessels. For a pending amendment to Sec.  165.1333(a) 
related to possible changes in participating vessels after the notice 
of enforcement is published, see final rule published June 28, 2018 (83 
FR 30345). That rule will become effective July 30, 2018. If the COTP 
determines that the security zones need not be enforced for the full 
duration stated in this notice of enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter all portions 
of the regulated areas.

    Dated: July 18, 2018.
M.M. Balding,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2018-15759 Filed 7-23-18; 8:45 am]
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