Safety Zone; Riverfest Fireworks Display, Neches River, Port Neches, Texas, 14266 [2023-04745]

Download as PDF 14266 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Rules and Regulations enforce the safety zone in 33 CFR 165.506 for Ocean Park Civic League regulated area from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1st, 2023, which is the first Saturday in July. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this 1-hour event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District, § 165.506, specifies the location of the regulated area for the Ocean Park Civic League which encompasses portions of the Chesapeake Bay. During the enforcement periods, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Virginia. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners and marine information broadcasts. Dated: March 1, 2023. Jennifer A. Stockwell, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Virginia. [FR Doc. 2023–04768 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2023–0138] Safety Zone; Riverfest Fireworks Display, Neches River, Port Neches, Texas If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 409–719–5086, email scott.k.whalen@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce safety zone regulations in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 3, Line 1, for the Port Neches Riverfest fireworks display from 8:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on May 6, 2023, or in the event of rain, on May 7, 2023. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during before, during, and after a pyrotechnics display. Our annual fireworks displays and other events in the Eighth Coast Guard District requiring safety zones, § 165.801, specifies the location of the safety zone for the Riverfest fireworks display which encompasses a 500-yard radius around the fireworks barge anchored on the Neches River in approximate position 29°59′51″ N 093°57′06″ W (NAD83). During the enforcement period, as reflected in § 165.801, Table 3, if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative. In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of the enforcement periods via Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletin and Vessel Traffic Service Advisory. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 3, 2023. Molly A. Wike, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port Arthur. Coast Guard, DHS. Notification of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: [FR Doc. 2023–04745 Filed 3–7–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Riverfest fireworks display on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from 8:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on May 6, 2023 to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for fireworks displays and other events within the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Port Neches, TX. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 3, line 1 will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on May 6, 2023, or in the event of postponement due to rain, on May 7, 2023. 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Under agreement with the SLSMC, the GLS is amending the joint regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Condition of Vessels, Seaway Navigation, Radio Communications, Dangerous Cargo, General. These changes are to clarify existing requirements in the regulations. Regulatory Notices: Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or you may visit https:// www.Regulations.gov. The joint regulations will become effective in Canada on March 22, 2023. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04745]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0138]


Safety Zone; Riverfest Fireworks Display, Neches River, Port 
Neches, Texas

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Riverfest 
fireworks display on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from 8:30 p.m. 
through 10 p.m. on May 6, 2023 to provide for the safety of life on 
navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for fireworks 
displays and other events within the Eighth Coast Guard District 
identifies the regulated area for this event in Port Neches, TX. During 
the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated 
area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or 
designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 3, line 1 will be 
enforced from 8:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on May 6, 2023, or in the event 
of postponement due to rain, on May 7, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, U.S. Coast 
Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce safety zone 
regulations in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 3, Line 1, for the Port Neches 
Riverfest fireworks display from 8:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on May 6, 
2023, or in the event of rain, on May 7, 2023. This action is being 
taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during 
before, during, and after a pyrotechnics display. Our annual fireworks 
displays and other events in the Eighth Coast Guard District requiring 
safety zones, Sec.  165.801, specifies the location of the safety zone 
for the Riverfest fireworks display which encompasses a 500-yard radius 
around the fireworks barge anchored on the Neches River in approximate 
position 29[deg]59'51'' N 093[deg]57'06'' W (NAD83). During the 
enforcement period, as reflected in Sec.  165.801, Table 3, if you are 
the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with 
directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of the enforcement 
periods via Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information 
Bulletin and Vessel Traffic Service Advisory.

    Dated: March 3, 2023.
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port 
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2023-04745 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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