[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 132 (Friday, July 10, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 39688] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-16985] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG-2012-1036] Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce two safety zones for fireworks displays in the Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility on the dates and times listed in the table below. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.151 will be enforced during the dates and times as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer Ian Fallon, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound; telephone 203-468-4565, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zones listed in 33 CFR 165.151 on the specified dates and times as indicated in the following Table. Table 1 To Sec. 165.151 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.8 Westport Police Athletic LeagueDate: July 3, 2015. Fireworks. Rain Date: July 6, 2015. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Waters off Compo Beach, Westport, CT in approximate position, 41[deg]06'15'' N, 073[deg]20'57'' W (NAD 83). 7.29 Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks..... Date: July 11, 2015. Rain Date: July 12, 2015. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Waters of the Thames River New London, CT in approximate positions Barge 1, 41[deg]21'03.03'' N, 072[deg]5'24.5'' W Barge 2, 41[deg]20'51.75'' N, 072[deg]5'18.90'' W (NAD 83). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.151, the fireworks displays listed above are established as safety zones. During the enforcement periods, persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within the safety zones unless they receive permission from the COTP or designated representative. This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR part 165 and 5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners or marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that the safety zones need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice of enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: June 24, 2015. H.L. Morrison, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound. [FR Doc. 2015-16985 Filed 7-9-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P