Special Local Regulation, Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race, 62653-62654 [2024-16948]

Download as PDF 62653 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 148 Thursday, August 1, 2024 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13 CFR Parts 125 and 128 Clarification To Direct Final Rule on Eliminating Self-Certification for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses U.S. Small Business Administration. ACTION: Clarification to direct final rule. AGENCY: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) publishes this document to clarify a direct final rule published on June 6, 2024. 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These provisions are mandated by statute, and SBA does not have the authority to alter them in response to comment. Larry Stubblefield, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. [FR Doc. 2024–16961 Filed 7–31–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket No. USCG–2024–0650] Special Local Regulation, Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race Coast Guard, DHS. Notification of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day from August 2 through August 4, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. The regulation for this event identifies the regulated area on Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. During the enforcement periods, vessels and persons in the regulated area must comply with the lawful directions from the Coast Guard designated Patrol Commander, the established Coast Guard patrol, and any federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies assisting the Patrol Commander. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1301 will be enforced from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., each day, from August 2, 2024, through August 4, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander John Robertson, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Puget Sound, Waterways Management Division; by telephone 206–217–6051, or email SectorPugetSoundWWM@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation in 33 CFR 100.1301 for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day, on August 2, 2024 through August 4, 2024. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this 3-day event. The regulation for this event, § 100.1301(b), specifies the location of the regulated area for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race which encompasses portions of Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. The regulated area is divided into two zones. The zones are separated by a line SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 62654 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 148 / Thursday, August 1, 2024 / Rules and Regulations perpendicular from the I–90 Bridge to the northwest corner of the East log boom and a line extending from the southeast corner of the East log boom to the southeast corner of the hydroplane race-course and then to the northerly tip of Ohlers Island in Andrews Bay. The western zone is designated Zone I, the eastern zone, Zone II. (Refer to NOAA Chart 18447). The Coast Guard will maintain a patrol consisting of Coast Guard vessels, assisted by Auxiliary Coast Guard vessels in Zone II. The Coast Guard patrol of this area is under the direction of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (Patrol Commander). The Patrol Commander is empowered to control the movement of vessels on the racecourse and in the adjoining waters during the periods this regulation is in effect. The Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Only authorized vessels may be allowed to enter Zone I during the hours this regulation is in effect. Vessels in the vicinity of Zone I shall maneuver and anchor as directed by Coast Guard Officers or Petty Officers. During the times in which the regulation is in effect, swimming, wading, or otherwise entering the water in Zone I by any person is prohibited while hydroplane boats are on the racecourse. At other times in Zone I, any person entering the water from the shoreline shall remain west of the swim line, denoted by buoys, and any person entering the water from the log boom shall remain within ten (10) feet of the log boom. During the times in which the regulation is in effect, any person swimming or otherwise entering the water in Zone II shall remain within ten (10) feet of a vessel. During the times this regulation is in effect, rafting to a log boom will be limited to groups of three (3) vessels. During the times this regulation is in effect, up to six (6) vessels may raft together in Zone II if none of the vessels are secured to a log boom. During the times this regulation is in effect, only vessels authorized by the Patrol Commander, other law enforcement agencies, or event sponsors shall be permitted to tow other watercraft of inflatable devices. Vessels proceeding in either Zone I or Zone II during the hours this regulation is in effect shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake, seven (7) miles per hour or less. This maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander. Upon completion of the daily racing activities, all vessels leaving either Zone VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:00 Jul 31, 2024 Jkt 262001 I or Zone II shall proceed at speeds of seven (7) miles per hour or less. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels controlling the areas under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and shall comply with lawful orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as official Seafair event craft. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via marine information broadcasts, and Local Notice to Mariners. Dated: July 26, 2024. Mark A. McDonnell, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound. [FR Doc. 2024–16948 Filed 7–31–24; 8:45 am] This rule is effective without actual notice from August 1, 2024 to August 02, 2024. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from July 27, 2024 through August 1, 2024. DATES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2024– 0170 in the search box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, in the Document Type column, select ‘‘Supporting & Related Material.’’ ADDRESSES: If you have questions on this rule, call or email LCDR Kate Newkirk, Sector Maryland-NCR, Waterways Management Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; 410–365– 8141, MDNCRWaterways@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code BILLING CODE 9110–04–P II. Background Information and Regulatory History DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule under authority in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This statutory provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ The Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because immediate action is necessary to respond to the potential safety hazards associated with emergency salvage operations. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety zone immediately on July 27, 2024. Also, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest because immediate action is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and persons on these navigable waters during the emergency vessel salvage operation. Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2024–0170] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; West River Entrance, Shady Side, MD Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters near the West River Entrance near Shady Side, Maryland within 200 yards of the sunken recreational vessel LOVEBUG and salvage operations located at ¥38° 51.660 N, 076° 29.600 W. The safety zone is needed to protect the public and vessels from potential hazards created by an obstruction to the West River. Additionally, the safety zone is needed to ensure a safe working environment for the first responders and dive teams from passing traffic. This rule will prohibit persons or vessels from entering this zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector MarylandNational Capital Region (NCR) or a designated representative. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The COTP Sector Maryland-NCR has E:\FR\FM\01AUR1.SGM 01AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62653-62654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16948]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0650]


Special Local Regulation, Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane 
Race

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for 
the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
each day from August 2 through August 4, 2024, to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. The regulation 
for this event identifies the regulated area on Lake Washington, 
Seattle, Washington. During the enforcement periods, vessels and 
persons in the regulated area must comply with the lawful directions 
from the Coast Guard designated Patrol Commander, the established Coast 
Guard patrol, and any federal, state, and local law enforcement 
agencies assisting the Patrol Commander.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1301 will be enforced from 8 a.m. 
until 5 p.m., each day, from August 2, 2024, through August 4, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander John 
Robertson, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Puget Sound, Waterways Management 
Division; by telephone 206-217-6051, or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulation in 33 CFR 100.1301 for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited 
Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day, on August 2, 2024 
through August 4, 2024. This action is being taken to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waterways during this 3-day event. The 
regulation for this event, Sec.  100.1301(b), specifies the location of 
the regulated area for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race 
which encompasses portions of Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. The 
regulated area is divided into two zones. The zones are separated by a 
line

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perpendicular from the I-90 Bridge to the northwest corner of the East 
log boom and a line extending from the southeast corner of the East log 
boom to the southeast corner of the hydroplane race-course and then to 
the northerly tip of Ohlers Island in Andrews Bay. The western zone is 
designated Zone I, the eastern zone, Zone II. (Refer to NOAA Chart 
18447).
    The Coast Guard will maintain a patrol consisting of Coast Guard 
vessels, assisted by Auxiliary Coast Guard vessels in Zone II. The 
Coast Guard patrol of this area is under the direction of the Coast 
Guard Patrol Commander (Patrol Commander). The Patrol Commander is 
empowered to control the movement of vessels on the race-course and in 
the adjoining waters during the periods this regulation is in effect. 
The Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state, and local 
law enforcement agencies.
    Only authorized vessels may be allowed to enter Zone I during the 
hours this regulation is in effect. Vessels in the vicinity of Zone I 
shall maneuver and anchor as directed by Coast Guard Officers or Petty 
Officers.
    During the times in which the regulation is in effect, swimming, 
wading, or otherwise entering the water in Zone I by any person is 
prohibited while hydroplane boats are on the race-course. At other 
times in Zone I, any person entering the water from the shoreline shall 
remain west of the swim line, denoted by buoys, and any person entering 
the water from the log boom shall remain within ten (10) feet of the 
log boom.
    During the times in which the regulation is in effect, any person 
swimming or otherwise entering the water in Zone II shall remain within 
ten (10) feet of a vessel.
    During the times this regulation is in effect, rafting to a log 
boom will be limited to groups of three (3) vessels.
    During the times this regulation is in effect, up to six (6) 
vessels may raft together in Zone II if none of the vessels are secured 
to a log boom.
    During the times this regulation is in effect, only vessels 
authorized by the Patrol Commander, other law enforcement agencies, or 
event sponsors shall be permitted to tow other watercraft of inflatable 
devices.
    Vessels proceeding in either Zone I or Zone II during the hours 
this regulation is in effect shall do so only at speeds which will 
create minimum wake, seven (7) miles per hour or less. This maximum 
speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.
    Upon completion of the daily racing activities, all vessels leaving 
either Zone I or Zone II shall proceed at speeds of seven (7) miles per 
hour or less. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the 
Patrol Commander.
    A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from 
vessels controlling the areas under the direction of the Patrol 
Commander shall serve as signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop 
and shall comply with lawful orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do 
so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to 
comply, or both.
    The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state, and local 
law enforcement agencies, as well as official Seafair event craft.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this 
enforcement period via marine information broadcasts, and Local Notice 
to Mariners.

    Dated: July 26, 2024.
Mark A. McDonnell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2024-16948 Filed 7-31-24; 8:45 am]
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