[Federal Register: October 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 206)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. CGD05-07-098]
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Approaches to
Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek and Severn River, Annapolis, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during
the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on the waters of Spa Creek,
Annapolis Harbor and the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland; from 4:30
p.m. to 9 p.m., December 8, 2007. This action is necessary to control
vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway and expected
vessel congestion during the event. During the enforcement period, the
effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for
the safety of event participants, spectators and vessels transiting the
event area.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.511 will be enforced from 4:30
p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 8, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Marine Events
Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins
Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-1971, and (410) 576-2674.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulations for the Eastport Yacht Club lighted boat parade on
the waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland in
33 CFR 100.511 on December 8, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. These
regulations can be found in the May 24, 1989 issue of the Federal
Register (54 FR 22438).
The Eastport Yacht Club will sponsor a lighted boat parade on the
waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland. The
event will consist of approximately 50 boats traveling at slow speed
along two separate parade routes in Annapolis Harbor. The participating
boats will range in length from 10 to 60 feet, and each will be
decorated with holiday lights.
In order to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and
transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.511 will be in effect for the duration
of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.511, vessels may not enter
the regulated area without
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permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator vessels may
anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a navigable
channel. Because these restrictions will be in effect for a limited
period, they should not result in a significant disruption of maritime
traffic. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or
local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.511 and 5
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice, the maritime community will
be provided extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area
newspapers, so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. If the
Captain of the Port or Patrol Commander determines that the regulated
area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice,
he or she may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general
permission to enter the regulated area.
Dated: October 15, 2007.
Fred M. Rosa, Jr.,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-20976 Filed 10-24-07; 8:45 am]
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