Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/27/2011-33032/special-local-regulations-and-safety-zones-recurring-events-in-northern-new-england
Timestamp: 2016-05-26 02:53:04
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 100', '§ 165', '§ 100', '§ 100', '§ 100', '§ 100', '§ 100', '§ 165', '§ 165', '§ 165', '§ 165', '§ 165', '§ 165']

Federal Register | Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Northern New England
Dates: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before February 27, 2012. Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on or before January 17, 2012.
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Table to § 100.120
Table to § 165.171
If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Terence Leahy, Waterways Management Division at Coast Guard Sector Northern New England, telephone (207) 767-0398, email Terence.O.Leahy@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.
The particular size of the safety zones established for each event will be reevaluated on an annual basis in accordance with Navigational and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 07-02, Marine Safety at Firework Displays, the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1123, Code for Fireworks Displays (100-foot distance per inch of diameter of the fireworks mortars), and other pertinent regulations and publications. This proposed regulation would prevent vessels from transiting areas specifically designated as special local regulations or safety zones during the periods of enforcement to ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with the listed annual recurring events. Only event sponsors, designated participants, and official patrol vessels will be allowed to enter regulated areas. Spectators and other vessels not registered as event participants may not enter the regulated areas without the permission of the COTP or the designated representative.
2. Revise § 100.120 as follows:
§ 100.120 Special local regulations; marine events held in the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.
This section applies to the marine events listed in its table (Table to § 100.120). This section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on the dates indicated. Mariners should consult their Local Notice to Mariners to remain apprised of the specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year and other specific information concerning the event. First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. The Sector Northern New England Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at www.homeport.uscg.mil. Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in the Table to § 100.120 are still required to submit marine event applications in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
Table to § 100.120 Back to Top
5.1Champlain Bridge Celebration Flotilla Parade
• Event Type: Regatta and Boat Parade.
• Date: A two day event on Saturday and Sunday during the third weekend in May. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm each day.
5.2Tall Ships Visiting Portsmouth
• Date: A four day event from Friday through Monday during the last weekend in May. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
6.1Bar Harbor Blessing of the Fleet
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the first weekend of June. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
6.2Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races
• Event Type: Power Boat Race.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the third weekend of June. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the vicinity of within John′s Island the following points (NAD 83):
6.3Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the third weekend of June. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
6.4Windjammer Days Parade of Ships
• Event Type: Tall Ship Parade.
• Date: A one day event on Wednesday during the last week of June. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the vicinity of Tumbler′s Island within the following points (NAD 83):
7.1Moosabec Lobster Boat Races
• Date: A one day event held on July 4th. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.2The Great Race
• Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the first week of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.3Searsport Lobster Boat Races
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.4Stonington Lobster Boat Races
7.5Mayor′s Cup Regatta
• Event Type: Sailboat Parade.
7.6The Challenge Race
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the third week of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.7Friendship Lobster Boat Races
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the last week of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.8Arthur Martin Memorial Regatta
7.9Harpswell Lobster Boat Races
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the last week of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.1Eggemoggin Reach Regatta
• Event Type: Wooden Boat Parade.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the first week of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.2Southport Rowgatta Rowing and Paddling Boat Race
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second week of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.3Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races
• Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
8.4Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the second week of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.5Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races.
8.6Multiple Sclerosis Regatta
• Event Type: Regatta and Sailboat Race.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the third week of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.7Multiple Sclerosis Harborfest Tugboat Race
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the third week of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
9.1Pirates Festival Lobster Boat Races
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the second weekend of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
4. Revise § 165.171 to read as follows:
§ 165.171 Safety zones for fireworks displays and swim events held in Coast Guard sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.
The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the fireworks displays listed in the table to this section (Table to § 165.171). These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in the Table to § 165.171. Mariners should consult their Local Notice to Mariners to remain apprised of the specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year and other specific information concerning the event. First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. The Sector Northern New England Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at www.homeport.uscg.mil. Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in the Table to § 165.171 shall submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
Table to § 165.171 Back to Top
5.1Hawgs, Pies, & Fireworks
• Date: One night event on Saturday during the last week of May. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
6.1Rotary Waterfront Days Fireworks
• Date: Two night event on Wednesday and Saturday during the third week of June. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
6.2Windjammer Days Fireworks
• Date: One night event on Wednesday during the last week of June. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.1Vinalhaven 4th of July Fireworks
• Event Type: Firework Display.
• Date: First Saturday in July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.2Burlington Independence Day Fireworks
• Date: July 3rd. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.3Camden 3rd of July Fireworks
7.4Bangor 4th of July Fireworks
• Date: July 4th. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.5Bar Harbor 4th of July Fireworks
7.6Boothbay Harbor 4th of July Fireworks
7.7Colchester 4th of July Fireworks
7.8Eastport 4th of July Fireworks
7.9Ellis Short Sand Park Trustee Fireworks
7.10Hampton Beach 4th of July Fireworks
7.11Jonesport 4th of July Fireworks
7.12Main Street Heritage Days 4th of July Fireworks
7.13Portland Harbor 4th of July Fireworks
7.14St. Albans Day Fireworks
7.15Stonington 4th of July Fireworks
7.16Urban/EPIC Triathlon
• Event Type: Swim Event.
7.17Tri for a Cure Swim Clinics
• Date: A two day event held on third Sunday and Thursday in July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.18Richmond Days Fireworks
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth weekend of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.19Colchester Triathlon
• Date: A one day event on Wednesday during the last week of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.20 Peaks to Portland Swim
7.21Friendship Days Fireworks
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the last weekend of July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
7.22Champ Chum Swim
• Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
8.1Sprucewold Cabbage Island Swim
8.2Westerlund's Landing Party Fireworks.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the first weekend of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.3Y-Tri Triathlon
8.4Greater Burlington YMCA Lake Swim.
8.5York Beach Fire Department Fireworks.
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the first week in August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
8.6Tri for a Cure Swim Clinics
• Date: A multi-day training event held during July. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.7Tri for a Cure Triathlon
• Date: A one day event on Sunday during the second week in August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
8.8Rockland Breakwater Swim
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth week of August. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
9.1Windjammer Weekend Fireworks
• Date: A one day event on Friday during the first weekend of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
9.2Eastport Pirate Festival Fireworks
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the second weekend of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
9.3The Lobsterman Triathlon
• Date: A one day swim event on Saturday during the second weekend of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
9.4Burlington Triathlon
• Date: A one day swim event on Sunday during the second weekend of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
9.5Eliot Festival Day Fireworks
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth weekend of September. The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year will be specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.