Coast Guard August 22, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Safety Zone; American Music Festival; Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA
Document Number: E8-19533
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a 420-foot radius safety zone on the Chesapeake Bay in the vicinity of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA in support of the American Music Festival Fireworks event. This action is intended to protect mariners from the hazards associated with fireworks displays by restricting vessel traffic movement in the vicinity of the event.
Special Local Regulation; U.S. Nationals Waterski Racing Championship; Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
Document Number: E8-19532
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the U.S. Nationals Waterski Racing Championship special local regulation on Mission Bay from 8 a.m. on October 10, 2008 through 5 p.m. on October 12, 2008. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, spectators, participating vessels, and other vessels and users of the waterway. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the special local regulation without permission of the Captain of the Port.
Oregon Symphony Celebration Fireworks Display, Portland, OR
Document Number: E8-19531
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the ``Oregon Symphony Celebration Fireworks Display safety zone on the Willamette River''; from 8:30 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on August 28, 2008. This action is necessary to provide a safe display for the public and to keep them clear of the fall out area of the fireworks. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port Portland or his designated representative.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Barnegat Bay, Seaside Heights, NJ
Document Number: E8-19530
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to change the drawbridge operation regulations of the S37 Bridge, at ICW mile 14.1, across Barnegat Bay at Seaside Heights, NJ. This proposal would allow the drawbridge to operate on an advance notice basis during specific times of the year. The proposed change would result in more efficient use of the bridge during months of infrequent transit.
Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee
Document Number: E8-19527
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee will meet in New Orleans to discuss various issues relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River and related waterways. This meeting will be open to the public.
Dry Cargo Residue Discharges in the Great Lakes
Document Number: E8-19525
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which provides an assessment of the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed regulation of residue resulting from the shipping of dry cargo on the Great Lakes. We request your comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee; Meetings
Document Number: E8-19524
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will meet in Nashville, TN, to discuss various issues relating to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. These meetings will be open to the public.
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