[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-11981]


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[Federal Register: May 19, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100

[CGD 05-94-011]

 

Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River, 
College Creek, and Weems Creek, Annapolis, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of Implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements special local regulation for the Blue 
Angels Airshow to be held on May 21, 22, and 23, 1994. These 
regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic in the immediate 
vicinity of this event. The effect of these regulations will be to 
restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of 
spectators and participants.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This regulation is effective from 2 p.m. until 4:30 
p.m., on May 21, 1994, and from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., on May 22 
and 23, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Phillips, Chief, Boating 
Affairs Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street, 
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-5004 (804) 398-6204.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Drafting Information

    The drafters of this notice are QM2 Gregory C. Garrison, project 
officer, Boating Affairs Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District, and LT 
John B. Gately, project attorney, Fifth Coast Guard District Legal 
Staff.

Discussion of Regulation

    The U.S. Naval Academy submitted an application to hold the Blue 
Angels Airshow on May 21, 22, and 23, 1994. In the past, a Coast Guard 
patrol was provided during practice sessions and the actual 
performance, which consists of six high performance jet aircraft flying 
at low altitudes in various formations over the Severn River. These 
regulations in 33 CFR 100.518 are necessary to control spectator craft 
and to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waters 
during the event. The Federal Aviation Administration regulations 
require closing the waterway to vessel traffic as a prerequisite for 
this event. Historically, commercial traffic has not been severely 
disrupted, and the Coast Guard does not anticipate any problems in the 
future.

    Dated: April 13, 1994.
W.T. Leland,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 94-11981 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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