[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 16711] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-9432] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD-05-96-017] Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Safety at Sea Seminar, Elizabeth River, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Notice of implementation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document implements 33 CFR 100.501 for the Safety at Sea Seminar to be held near Nauticus in the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. These special local regulations are needed to control vessel traffic within the immediate vicinity of Nauticus due to the confined nature of the waterway and the expected vessel congestion during the event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of participants and others. EFFECTIVE DATE: 33 CFR 100.501 is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 27, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTJG R. Christensen, marine events coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-2199, (804) 483-8559. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion of Rule On April 27, 1996, Nautical Adventures, Inc. will sponsor the Safety at Sea Seminar on the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of the Nauticus Museum. The seminar will include helicopter and crew rescue demonstrations. A large number of spectator vessels are expected. Therefore, to ensure safety of both participants and spectators, 33 CFR 100.501 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, a vessel may not enter the regulated area unless it is registered as a participant with the event sponsor or it receives permission from the Coast Guard patrol commander. These restrictions will be in effect for a limited period and should not result in significant disruption of maritime traffic. The Coast Guard patrol commander will announce the specific periods during which the restrictions will be enforced. Additionally, 33 CFR 110.72aa and 33 CFR 117.1007(b) will be in effect while 33 CFR 100.501 is in effect. Section 110.72aa establishes special anchorages which may be used by spectator craft. Section 117.1007(b) provides that the draw of the Berkley Bridge shall remain closed from one hour prior to the scheduled event until one hour after the scheduled event unless the Coast Guard patrol commander allows it to be opened for passage of commercial traffic. Dated: April 8, 1996. W.J. Ecker, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 96-9432 Filed 4-16-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M