[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23720-23721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10765]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0229]


Recurring Safety Zone; Wheeling Annual Dragon Boat Race, 
Wheeling, WV

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Wheeling 
Annual Dragon Boat Race to provide for the safety of persons, vessels, 
and the marine environment on the navigable waters of the Ohio River 
during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Eighth 
Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in 
Wheeling, WV. During the enforcement periods, entry into this zone is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety 
Unit Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 1, Line 70, will be

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enforced from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. August 24, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer 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 a safety zone 
for the Wheeling Annual Dragon Boat Race in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 1, 
Line 70, from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. on August 24, 2019. This action is 
being taken to provide for the safety of persons, vessels, and the 
marine environment on the navigable waters of the Ohio River during 
this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Eighth Coast 
Guard District, Sec.  165.801 specifies the location of the regulated 
area for the Wheeling Annual Dragon Boat Race. 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 regulated area 
must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. 
They can be reached on VHF FM channel 16. If permission is granted, all 
persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or 
designated representative.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through 
Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), 
Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs), and/or through other means 
of public notice as appropriate at least 24 hours in advance of each 
enforcement.

    Dated: May 13, 2019.
A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit 
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2019-10765 Filed 5-22-19; 8:45 am]
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