Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/06/14/2010-13811/special-local-regulation-for-marine-events-temporary-change-of-dates-for-recurring-marine-events-in
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This rule is effective from 11:30 a.m. on July 10, 2010, to 1:30 p.m. on July 11, 2010. This rule will be enforced from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 10, 2010, and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 11, 2010.
75 FR 33502
33502-33505 (4 pages)
Docket No. USCG-2010-0180
2010-13811
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2010-13811 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2010-13811
The Coast Guard temporarily changes the enforcement period of special local regulations for a recurring marine event in the Fifth Coast Guard District. These regulations apply to only one recurring marine event that establishes two spectator vessel anchorage areas and restricts vessel traffic. Special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in portions of the Hampton River, Hampton, VA, and Sunset Creek, Hampton, VA during the event.
Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG-2010-0180 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0180 in the “Keyword” box, and then clicking on “Search.” This material is also available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
If you have questions on this temporary rule, call or e-mail LT Tiffany Duffy, Project Manager, Sector Hampton Roads, Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 757-668-5580, e-mail Tiffany.A.Duffy@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
On April 5, 2010, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Special Local Regulation for Marine Event; Temporary Change of Dates for Recurring Marine Event in the Fifth Coast Guard District in the Federal Register (75 FR 17099). We received no comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.
This regulation temporarily changes the enforcement period of special local regulations for a recurring marine event within the Fifth Coast Guard District. This regulation applies to one marine event in 33 CFR 100.501, Table to § 100.501.
On July 9, 10, and 11, 2010, the City of Hampton and The Virginia Air and Space Museum will sponsor the “11th Hampton Blackbeard Festival,” a historic festival on the waters of the Hampton River near Hampton, Virginia. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 is effective annually for this marine event. The event will consist of three replica pirate ships conducting a simulated wartime demonstration on July 10, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and July 11, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Hampton River in the vicinity of Mill Point Park, Hampton, Virginia. The event will also consist of a fireworks display on July 10, 2010 from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. over the Hampton River in the vicinity of Mill Point Park, Hampton, Virginia. A fleet of spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the simulated wartime demonstration and fireworks display. To provide for the safety of participants, spectators, support and transiting vessels, the Coast Guard temporarily restricts vessel traffic in the event area during the demonstration and fireworks display. The regulation at 33 CFR 100.501 would be enforced for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 10, 2010, and from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 11, 2010, vessels may not enter the regulated area unless they receive permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
The Coast Guard did not receive comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register. Accordingly, the Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations on specified waters of the Hampton River, near Hampton, Virginia.
Although this rule prevents traffic from transiting a portion of the Hampton River during specified events, the effect of this regulation will not be significant due to the limited duration that the regulated area will be in effect and the extensive advance notifications that will be made to the maritime community via marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area newspapers so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, this rulemaking does not change the permanent regulated areas that have been published in 33 CFR 100.501, Table to § 100.501. In some cases vessel traffic may be able to transit the regulated area when the Coast Guard Patrol Commander deems it is safe to do so.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule would affect the following entities, some of which might be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the Hampton River where marine events are being held. This regulation will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because it will be enforced only during marine events that have been permitted by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port will ensure that small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring when it is safe to do so. In some cases, vessels will be able to safely transit around the regulated area at various times, and, with the permission of the Patrol Commander, vessels may transit through the regulated area. Before the enforcement period, the Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Start Printed Page 33504Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
2. In § 100.501, from 11:30 a.m. on July 10, 2010, to 1:30 p.m. on July 11, 2010, suspend line No. 36 in the Table to § 100.501.
3. In § 100.501, from 11:30 a.m. on July 10, 2010, to 1:30 p.m. on July 11, 2010, add line No. 61 in Table to § 100.501 to read as follows:
61 July 9—July 11, 2010 Blackbeard Festival City of Hampton and The Virginia Air and Space Center The waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shore to shore bounded to the north by the C & O Railroad Bridge and to the south by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 5715), located at latitude 37°01′03.0″ N, longitude 76°20′26.0″ W, to the finger pier across the river at Fisherman's Wharf, located at latitude 37°01′01.5″ N, longitude 76°20′32.0″ W.
[FR Doc. 2010-13811 Filed 6-9-10; 4:15 pm]