Safety Zone, Coast Guard Exercise Area, Hood Canal, Washington, 44830 [2018-19082]

Download as PDF 44830 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 171 / Tuesday, September 4, 2018 / Rules and Regulations determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a safety zone that will prohibit persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within a limited area surrounding the participants on the Wando River, Cooper River, Charleston Harbor, and Ashley River, in Charleston, South Carolina during the event lasting less than 7 hours. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places or vessels. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. 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, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES § 165.T07–0598 Safety Zone; Swim Around Charleston, Charleston, SC. (a) Regulated area. The following regulated area is a moving safety zone: All waters 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants, 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants, and at all times extend 100 yards on either side of safety vessels. The Swim Around Charleston swimming race consists of a 12 mile course that starts at Remley’s Point on the Wando River in approximate position 32°48′49″ N, 79°54′27″ W, crosses the main shipping 16:09 Aug 31, 2018 Jkt 244001 Dated: August 27, 2018. J.W. Reed, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston. [FR Doc. 2018–19078 Filed 8–31–18; 8:45 am] 2. Add § 165.T07–0598 to read as follows: ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 channel under the main span of the Ravenel Bridge, and finishes at the I– 526 bridge and boat landing on the Ashley River in approximate position 32°50′14″ N, 80°01′23″ W. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. As used in this section, ‘‘designated representative’’ means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the regulated areas. (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area, except persons and vessels participating in the Swim Around Charleston, or serving as safety vessels. (2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area may contact the COTP by telephone at (843)740–7050, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization. If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP or a designated representative. (3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by Marine Safety Information Bulletins, Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives. (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced on September 16, 2018 from 7:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0175] The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones surrounding vessels involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood Canal, WA from October 22 through 26, 2018. This enforcement is necessary to ensure the safety of the maritime public and vessels near these exercises. During the enforcement period, entry into the safety zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or her Designated Representative. SUMMARY: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1339 will be enforced from 8 a.m. on October 22, 2018, through 5 p.m. on October 26, 2018. DATES: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zones around vessels involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood Canal, WA set forth in 33 CFR 165.1339, from 8 a.m. on October 22, 2018, through 5 p.m. on October 26, 2018. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1339, no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards of any vessel involved in Coast Guard training exercises while such vessel is transiting Hood Canal, WA, between Foul Weather Bluff and the entrance to Dabob Bay, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or her Designated Representative. In addition, the regulation requires all vessels to obtain permission for entry during the enforcement period by contacting the on-scene patrol commander on VHF channel 13 or 16, or the Sector Puget Sound Joint Harbor Operations Center at 206–217–6001. Members of the maritime public will be able to identify participating vessels as those flying the Coast Guard Ensign. The Captain of the Port may also be assisted in the enforcement of the zone by other federal, state, or local agencies. In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: Dated: August 28, 2018. Linda A. Sturgis, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound. ACTION: [FR Doc. 2018–19082 Filed 8–31–18; 8:45 am] Safety Zone, Coast Guard Exercise Area, Hood Canal, Washington Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\04SER1.SGM 04SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44830]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19082]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0175]


Safety Zone, Coast Guard Exercise Area, Hood Canal, Washington

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones surrounding vessels 
involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood Canal, WA from 
October 22 through 26, 2018. This enforcement is necessary to ensure 
the safety of the maritime public and vessels near these exercises. 
During the enforcement period, entry into the safety zones is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or her 
Designated Representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1339 will be enforced from 8 a.m. 
on October 22, 2018, through 5 p.m. on October 26, 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, Coast Guard; 
telephone 206-217-6051, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety 
zones around vessels involved in Coast Guard training exercises in Hood 
Canal, WA set forth in 33 CFR 165.1339, from 8 a.m. on October 22, 
2018, through 5 p.m. on October 26, 2018. Under the provisions of 33 
CFR 165.1339, no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards 
of any vessel involved in Coast Guard training exercises while such 
vessel is transiting Hood Canal, WA, between Foul Weather Bluff and the 
entrance to Dabob Bay, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or 
her Designated Representative. In addition, the regulation requires all 
vessels to obtain permission for entry during the enforcement period by 
contacting the on-scene patrol commander on VHF channel 13 or 16, or 
the Sector Puget Sound Joint Harbor Operations Center at 206-217-6001. 
Members of the maritime public will be able to identify participating 
vessels as those flying the Coast Guard Ensign. The Captain of the Port 
may also be assisted in the enforcement of the zone by other federal, 
state, or local agencies. In addition to this notice of enforcement in 
the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of 
this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: August 28, 2018.
Linda A. Sturgis,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2018-19082 Filed 8-31-18; 8:45 am]
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