[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27015-27016]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12164]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0491]
Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast
Guard District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones for the Town of
Chesapeake Beach fireworks display taking place over the Chesapeake
Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD, on July 2, 2017 and the Havre de Grace 4th
of July Celebration fireworks display taking place over the Susquehanna
River, Havre de Grace, MD, on July 2, 2017. During the enforcement
periods, vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the
safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated
Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene. This action is necessary to
ensure safety of life on navigable waters during these events.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.506, listed as event (b.) 10,
Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD; Safety Zone, in the table to 33
CFR 165.506 will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 2,
2017; and in the case of inclement weather enforcement
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will be from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2017. The regulations
in 33 CFR 165.506, listed as event (b.) 28, Susquehanna River, Havre de
Grace, MD; Safety Zone, in the table to 33 CFR 165.506 will be enforced
from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 2, 2017; and in the case of
inclement weather enforcement will be from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on
July 3, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email Mr. Ron Houck, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (WWM Division); telephone 410-
576-2674, email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The safety zone for the Town of Chesapeake
Beach fireworks display will include all waters within 200 yard radius
of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'36''
N., longitude 076[deg]31'30'' W., and within a 200 yard radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'28'' N.,
longitude 076[deg]31'29'' W. The safety zone for the Havre de Grace 4th
of July Celebration fireworks display will include all waters within a
150 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude
39[deg]32'19'' N., longitude 076[deg]04'58.3'' W.
This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during these events. As specified in Sec. 165.506
(d), during the enforcement period, vessels may not enter, remain in,
or transit through the safety zone unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port (COTP) or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel
on scene. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the COTP, Coast Guard Patrol Commander or the designated on-scene-
patrol personnel. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist
these personnel in the enforcement of the safety zone. If the COTP or
his designated on-scene patrol personnel determine the regulated area
need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to
enter the regulated area.
This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
165.506(d) and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of
enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide
notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to
Mariners and marine information broadcasts.
Dated: June 8, 2017.
Lonnie P. Harrison, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National
Capital Region.
[FR Doc. 2017-12164 Filed 6-12-17; 8:45 am]
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