Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District Requiring Safety Zones; Riverfest Fireworks Display, 34130 [2024-09254]

Download as PDF 34130 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 84 / Tuesday, April 30, 2024 / Rules and Regulations $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble. F. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have 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 temporary safety zone lasting approximately one hour that will prohibit entry on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 364.5 to mile marker 365.5. 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. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket. 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, 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 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 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.T08–0343 to read as follows: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Apr 29, 2024 Jkt 262001 (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 364.5 to mile marker 365.5 in the vicinity of Natchez, MS. (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, 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 Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the temporary safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP’s designated representative. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP’s representative by VHF–FM channel 16 or by telephone at 314–269–2332. Those in the temporary safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP’s designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be subject to enforcement from 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on June 15, 2024. Dated: April 24, 2024. Kristi L. Bernstein, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River. [FR Doc. 2024–09266 Filed 4–29–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2024–0247] Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District Requiring Safety Zones; Riverfest Fireworks Display Coast Guard, DHS. Notification of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ ■ § 165.T08–0343 Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Riverfest Fireworks display on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from 8:30 through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port or designated representative. The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 3, Line 1 will be enforced from 8:30 through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, or in the event of postponement due to rain, 8:30 through 10 p.m. on May 5, 2024. DATES: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email LCDR Kimberly Gates, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard; 571–610–1924, email Kimberly.M.Gates@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, or in the event of rain, on May 5, 2024 for the same time period. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways 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, if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port or designated representative. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: April 24, 2024. Anthony R. Migliorini, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port Arthur. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 84 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 34130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09254]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0247]


Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the Eighth Coast 
Guard District Requiring Safety Zones; Riverfest Fireworks Display

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 
through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, 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 period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated 
area must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port or 
designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 3, Line 1 will be 
enforced from 8:30 through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, or in the event of 
postponement due to rain, 8:30 through 10 p.m. on May 5, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email LCDR Kimberly Gates, Marine 
Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard; 571-610-1924, 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 through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, 
or in the event of rain, on May 5, 2024 for the same time period. This 
action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable 
waterways 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, if you 
are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with 
directions from the Captain of the Port 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: April 24, 2024.
Anthony R. Migliorini,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port 
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2024-09254 Filed 4-29-24; 8:45 am]
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