Coast Guard April 26, 2019 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone
The Coast Guard proposes to amend its safety zones regulation for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone. This proposed amendment adds eight new permanent safety zones. These amendments and additions are necessary to protect spectators, participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with annual maritime events, including fireworks displays, boat races, and air shows. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Tug RANDY McCRANEY
The Coast Guard announces that the Fifth District, Chief of Prevention Division has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the towing vessel RANDY McCRANEY, Official Number (O.N.) 1292293, Master Boat Builders Hull Number 459. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to its construction, purpose and service, the towing vessel RANDY McCRANEY cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.
Special Local Regulation; Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain navigable waters of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LA. This action is necessary to protect persons and vessels from potential hazards created by the Kenner Super Boat Grand Prix Race. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone would be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River MM 486 to 491.1, Riverdale, IA
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of the Upper Mississippi River between mile markers (MM) 486 through MM 491.1 in the vicinity of Riverdale, IA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these waters during a large scale paddle event. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River (COTP) or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Pittsburgh Pirates Fireworks, Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA
The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones for the Pittsburgh Pirates Fireworks on the Allegheny River, extending the entire width of the river, from mile 0.2 to 0.9 in Pittsburgh, PA. The safety zones are necessary to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the hazards associated with the Pittsburgh Pirates barge-based firework displays following certain home games throughout the season. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the safety zones is prohibited to all vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Cuyahoga 50th Parade of Lights; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
The Coast Guard proposes to establish a moving safety zone for certain waters of the Cuyahoga River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters in the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH, during the Cleveland Parade of Lights on June 22, 2019. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the potential hazards created by 125 vessels transiting in the river with lights not normally used for marine traffic navigation lights. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Buffalo. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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