

[Federal Register: October 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 206)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 60558-60559]
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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