
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 122 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41217-41218]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14899]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0387]


Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Safety Zones; Upper Ohio 
Valley Italian Festival; Ohio River Mile 90.0 to 90.5; Wheeling, WV

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Upper Ohio 
Valley Italian Festival Fireworks on the Ohio River in Wheeling, WV 
from mile 90.0 to 90.5, extending the entire width of the river, on 
July 23, 2016. This zone is needed to protect vessels transiting the 
area and event spectators from the hazards associated with a land-based 
fireworks display. During the enforcement period, entry into, 
transiting, or anchoring in the safety zone is prohibited to all 
vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official 
patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the 
Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 1, Sector Ohio Valley, 
No. 15, will be enforced from 9 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on July 23, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email MST1 Jennifer Haggins, Marine 
Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 412-221-0807, email 
Jennifer.L.Haggins@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone 
for the annual Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Fireworks listed in 
33 CFR 165.801 Table 1, Sector Ohio Valley, No. 15 from 9 p.m. to 10:30 
p.m. on July 23, 2016. This safety zone extends from mile 90.0 to 90.5 
on the Ohio River in Wheeling, WV. This action is being taken to 
provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the 
fireworks display. Entry into the safety zone is prohibited unless 
authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. Persons or 
vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the safety zone must 
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. If 
permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the 
instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.801 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement 
in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime 
community with advance notification of this enforcement period via 
Local Notice to Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.

L. Mcclain, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2016-14899 Filed 6-23-16; 8:45 am]
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