Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, 14265-14266 [2023-04768]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / Rules and Regulations For instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. G. Protest Activities The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to call or email 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: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3. 2. Add § 165.T05–0895 to read as follows: ■ lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 § 165.T05–0895 Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA. (a) Location. The following areas are a safety zone: These coordinates are based on datumNAD 83. (1) Area 1. All navigable waters of the Potomac River, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 38°21′48.14″ N, 076°59′40.45″ W, thence south to 38°21′37.90″ N, 076°59′38.25″ W, thence west to 38°21′35.18″ N, 076°59′59.06″ W, thence north to 38°21′45.57″ N, 077°00′01.84″ W, and east back to the beginning point, located between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA. (2) Area 2. All navigable waters of the Potomac River within 1,500 feet of the explosives barge located in approximate position 38°21′21.47″ N, 076°59′45.40″ W. (3) Area 3. All navigable waters of the Potomac River, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 38°21′48.14″ N, 076°59′40.45″ W, thence south to 38°21′37.90″ N, 076°59′38.25″, thence west to 38°21′41.40″ N, 076°59′22.80″ W, thence north to 38°21′51.00″ N, 076°59′22.80″ W, and east back to the beginning point, located between VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:51 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 Charles County, MD and King George County, VA. (b) Definitions. As used in this section— Captain of the Port (COTP) means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. The term also includes an employee or contractor of SkanskaCorma-McLean, Joint Venture for the sole purposes of designating and establishing safe transit corridors, to permis passage into or through the safety zone, or to notify vessels and individuals that they have entered the safety zone and are required to leave. Marine equipment means any vessel, barge or other equipment operated by Skanska-Corman-McLean, Joint Venture, or its subcontractors. (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, except for marine equipment, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP, Skanska-Corman-McLean, Joint Venture, or the COTP’s designated representative. If a vessel or person is notified by the COTP, Skanska-Corman-McLean, Joint Venture, or the COTP’s designated representative that they have entered the safety zone without permission, they are required to immediately leave in a safe manner following the directions given. (2) Mariners requesting to transit any of these safety zone areas must first contact the Skanska-Corman-McLean, Joint Venture designated representative, the on-site project manager by telephone number 785–953–1465 or on Marine Band Radio VHF–FM channels 13 and 16 from the pusher tug Miss Stacy. If permission is granted, mariners must proceed at their own risk and strictly observe any and all instructions provided by the COTP, SkanskaCorman-McLean, Joint Venture, or designated representative to the mariner regarding the conditions of entry to and exit from any area of the safety zone. The COTP or the COTP’s representative can be contacted by telephone number 410–576–2693 or on Marine Band Radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (3) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and issue marine information broadcasts on VHF– PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 14265 FM marine band radio announcing specific enforcement dates and times. (d) Enforcement officials. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on March 13, 2023, to 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2023. Dated: March 2, 2023. David E. O’Connell, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2023–04719 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–2023–0172] Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA Coast Guard, DHS. Notification of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone regulation for Ocean Park Civic League on July 1st, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Virginia Beach, VA. During the enforcement period, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Virginia. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced for the location identified as Item 8 in table 3 to paragraph (h)(3) from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. on July 1, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email LCDR Ashley Holm, Chief, Waterways Management Division, Sector Virginia, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757–668–5580 email Ashley.E.Holm@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As noted in paragraph (c) of § 165.506, the enforcement period(s) for each safety zone in paragraph (h) of this section are subject to change, and the enforcement period announced here differs from the enforcement period noted in Table 3 to paragraph (h). The Coast Guard will SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MRR1.SGM 08MRR1 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. DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Mar 07, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation 33 CFR Part 401 RIN 2135–AA53 Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the GLS is amending the joint regulations by updating the Regulations and Rules in various categories. These changes are to clarify existing requirements in the regulations. DATES: This rule is effective on March 22, 2023. ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.Regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Mann Lavigne, Chief Counsel, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, New York 13662; (315) 764–3200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. 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]
[Pages 14265-14266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04768]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0172]


Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, 
VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone regulation for 
Ocean Park Civic League on July 1st, 2023, to provide for the safety of 
life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for 
marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the 
regulated area for this event in Virginia Beach, VA. During the 
enforcement period, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is 
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port 
Virginia.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced for the 
location identified as Item 8 in table 3 to paragraph (h)(3) from 9 
p.m. until 10 p.m. on July 1, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email LCDR Ashley Holm, Chief, 
Waterways Management Division, Sector Virginia, U.S. Coast Guard; 
telephone 757-668-5580 email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As noted in paragraph (c) of Sec.  165.506, 
the enforcement period(s) for each safety zone in paragraph (h) of this 
section are subject to change, and the enforcement period announced 
here differs from the enforcement period noted in Table 3 to paragraph 
(h). The Coast Guard will

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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, 
Sec.  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
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