[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23719-23720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10763]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0240]


Recurring Safety Zone; Chester Fireworks, Chester, WV

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the temporary safety zone for the

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Chester Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks, 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 Chester, WV. During the enforcement period, 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 38, will be 
enforced from 9:30 p.m. through 11 p.m. on July 4, 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 temporary 
safety zone for the Chester Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks, in 33 
CFR 165.801, Table 1, Line 38 from 9:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. on July 
4, 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 safety zone for the Chester Volunteer Fire Department 
Fireworks, which covers a one mile stretch of the Ohio River. Entry 
into the safety zone 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. They can be reached on VHF FM channel 16. If permission 
is granted, all persons and vessel 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 
enforcement.

    Dated: May 13, 2019.
A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit 
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2019-10763 Filed 5-22-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


