
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 34853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15829]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG- 2017-0593]


Special Local Regulations; Three Rivers Rowing Association/Head 
of the Ohio Regatta, Allegheny River Mile 0.0 to 4.0

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation during 
the Three Rivers Rowing Association/Head of the Ohio Regatta on the 
Allegheny River miles 0.0 to 4.0, for all navigable waters of the 
river. This regulation is needed to protect vessels transiting the area 
and event spectators from the hazards associated with the Three Rivers 
Rowing Association/Head of the Ohio Regatta. During the enforcement 
period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the regulated area 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 Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a 
designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1 Sector Ohio Valley, 
No. 36 will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., each day from 
October 7, 2017, through October 8, 2017.

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 special local 
regulations for the annual Three Rivers Rowing Association/Head of the 
Ohio Regatta in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1 Sector Ohio Valley, No. 36 from 
6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day from October 7, 2017 through October 8, 
2017. Entry into the regulated area is prohibited unless authorized by 
the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a 
designated representative. Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or 
pass through the area 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 
100.801 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 Local Notice to 
Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.

    Dated: July 20, 2017.
L. McClain, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit 
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2017-15829 Filed 7-26-17; 8:45 am]
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