Document ID: USCG-2023-0128-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Special Local Regulations; Riverfest Power Boat Races, Neches River, Port Neches, Texas
Posted Date: 2023-03-08T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04744]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0128]

Special Local Regulations; Riverfest Power Boat Races, Neches 
River, Port Neches, Texas

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulation for the 
Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from May 5, 
2023 through May 7, 2023 to provide for the safety of life on navigable 
waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within 
the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this 
event in Port Neches, TX. During the enforcement periods, the operator 
of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from 
the Patrol Commander or designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 3, line 4 will be 
enforced from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on May 5, 2023 and from 8:30 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on May 6 and 7, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, U.S. Coast 
Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce special local 
regulations in 33 CFR 100.801 Table 3, Line 4, for the Port Neches 
Riverfest boat races display from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on May 5, 2023, 
and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on May 6 and May 7, 2023. This action 
is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways 
during this three-day event. Our regulations for marine events within 
the Eighth Coast Guard District, Sec.  100.801, specifies the location 
of the safety zone for the Riverfest boat races which encompasses a 
portions of the Neches River adjacent to Port Neches Park. During the 
enforcement period, as reflected in Sec.  100.801, Table 3, if you are 
the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with 
directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of the enforcement 
periods via Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information 
Bulletin and Vessel Traffic Service Advisory.

    Dated: March 3, 2023.
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port 
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2023-04744 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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