[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 81008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23153]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0905]


Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 
Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA--Gretna Heritage Festival

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone for all navigable 
waters within 350 yards off the Right Descending Bank (RDB) of the 
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker (MM) 96.8 to MM 97.5, Above 
Head of Passes (AHP), New Orleans, LA. This security zone is necessary 
to provide security and protection for visiting personnel during the 
events related to the Gretna Heritage Festival. No person or vessel may 
enter this security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port 
New Orleans (COTP) or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.846 will be enforced from 3 p.m. 
on October 4, 2024 until 10 p.m. on October 6, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander Xiaobin 
Tuo, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard; 504-365-2246, email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ce96a7afa1aca7a0e09abba18ebbbdada9e0a3a7a2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="abf3c2cac4c9c2c585ffdec4ebded8c8cc85c6c2c7">[email protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone 
in 33 CFR 165.846 for events related to Gretna Heritage Festival from 3 
p.m. on October 4, 2024 until 10 p.m. on October 6, 2024. This action 
is being taken to provide security and protection for visiting 
personnel during the events related to the Gretna Heritage Festival. 
The security zone will cover all navigable waters within 350 yards of 
the Right Descending Bank on the Lower Mississippi River from MM 96.8 
to MM 97.5 AHP, New Orleans, LA. No person or vessel may enter this 
security zone unless authorized by the COTP or a designated 
representative. A designated representative means any Coast Guard 
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard 
assigned to units under the operational control of Sector New Orleans; 
to include a Federal, State, and/or local officer designated by or 
assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the security zone. To seek 
permission to enter, contact the COTP or a designated representative by 
telephone at (504) 365-2545 or VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67. Those in the 
security zone must transit at their slowest speed and comply with all 
lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or a designated 
representative.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard will inform the public of the enforcement 
period of this security zone through Broadcast Notices to Mariners 
(BNMs).

    Dated: October 1, 2024.
G.A. Callaghan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans.
[FR Doc. 2024-23153 Filed 10-4-24; 8:45 am]
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