[Federal Register: July 2, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 127)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD08-98-031]
RIN 2115-AE46

 
Special Local Regulations; Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta Allegheny 
River Mile 12.0-13.0

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements 33 CFR 100.201, ``Annual marine events 
within the Second Coast Guard District'', Table One, number 43, listed 
as ``Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta''. In 1996, the Second Coast Guard 
District was disestablished, and the Eighth District boundaries were 
expanded to include the prior Second District area of responsibility. 
The Eighth District Commander now exercises authority over the combined 
geographical region. 61 FR 29958 (June 13, 1996. This event will be 
held on July 25 and 26, 1998 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Implementation 
of section 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 43) is necessary to provide for 
the safety of life on navigable waters during the event.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 43) is effective on the following 
dates/times: July 25, 1998 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and July 26, 1998 
from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LT T.J. Ferring, Marine Safety Office, Pittsburgh, PA Tel: (412) 644-
5808.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta is a river 
festival sponsored by the Oakmont Yacht Club. These special local 
regulations permit the Coast Guard to control vessel traffic in order 
to ensure the safety of spectators and participants. Spectators will be 
able to view the event from areas designated by the sponsor. Non-
participating vessels will be able to transit the area during breaks 
between scheduled events.

    Dated: June 11, 1998.
A. L. Gerfin, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, Acting.
[FR Doc. 98-17647 Filed 7-1-98; 8:45 am]
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