[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 126 (Friday, June 30, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34152-34157]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-16284]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100

[CGD01-95-033]


Special Local Regulation: 1995 Special Olympics World Games, Long 
Island Sound, New Haven, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local 
regulation for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games. Maritime 
activities held as a part of the Special Olympics World Games will take 
place in the waters of Long Island Sound approaching New Haven, 
Connecticut. The dates for these maritime activities are July 1-July 
10, 1995. This regulation is needed to allow the Special Olympics World 
Games Committee to hold the various maritime activities associated with 
the 1995 Special Olympics World Games without undue interference from 
public boating activity, and to protect boaters, spectators, and 
participants from the potential hazards associated with these events.

EFFECTIVE DATES: This regulation is effective from July 1-July 10, 
1995, at times prescribed in paragraph (c) of Sec. 100.35 T01-033.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Benjamin M. Algeo, Chief, Boating Affairs 
Branch, First Coast Guard District, (617) 223-8311.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Drafting Information

    The drafters of this temporary final rule are Lieutenant (Junior 
Grade) Benjamin M. Algeo, Project Manager, Chief, First Coast Guard 
District Boating Affairs Branch, and Captain William A. Cassels, 
Project Counsel, First Coast Guard District Legal Office.

Background and Purpose

    The 1995 Special Olympics World Games are scheduled to be held in 
New Haven, Connecticut, from July 1-July 10, 1995. As part of the 
schedule of events, various maritime activities are planned for the 
participants and the public. The Special Olympics World Games Committee 
has submitted three marine event permit applications to the U.S. Coast 
Guard for approval. The maritime activities for which permits have been 
requested are to be held in the waters of Long Island Sound approaching 
New Haven, Connecticut. The activities include sailboat races, a Parade 
of Sail, and fireworks displays. Due to the inherent dangers of 
fireworks displays and the need for vessel control during the various 
races and the Parade of Sail, vessel traffic will be temporarily 
restricted to provide for the safety of the spectators and participants 
through the establishment of a regulated area in New Haven Harbor and 
Long Island Sound.
    The Coast Guard is issuing an Operational Order (OPORD) to provide 

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    for the effective coordination of the activities associated with the 
1995 Special Olympics World Games. The specific tasking given to the 
various Coast Guard resources will be included in this OPORD.
    Good cause exists for making this regulation effective in less than 
30 days after Federal Register publication. The Special Olympic World 
Games (SOWG) represents a dynamic and complex planning challenge. Seven 
thousand athletes are expected to compete over nine days in 21 sporting 
events, many occurring on navigable waters of the U.S. Over 500,000 
spectators are expected to attend. To adequately deal with the 
challenges posed by these unique circumstances, the Coast Guard has had 
to maintain extraordinary flexibility and responsiveness in its 
planning organization. This requirement for flexibility and 
responsiveness required publication of the NPRM after SOWG event plans 
had adequately developed. Also, SOWG events were only recently 
finalized to the point where the final rule could be issued. Delaying 
the effective date of this rule would be against the public interest. 
This rule is required to efficiently and effectively regulate the many 
waterfront and waterborne activities associated with the SOWG and 
thereby protect lives and property of participants and spectators.
Regulatory History

    A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published for this regulation 
on 28 April 1995. One comment was received and no changes were made to 
the original proposal.

Discussion of Comments

    The Coast Guard received one comment from a passenger vessel 
charter service company expressing objection to any restriction of 
movement within New Haven Harbor during the Special Olympics World 
Games. The charter service company responding was concerned with 
potential lost revenues due to the restrictions placed on vessel 
traffic within the harbor. The Coast Guard has considered this comment 
but does not believe any significant impact results from closing 
portions of New Haven Harbor due to its limited and temporary duration 
during the Special Olympics World Games. The restrictions placed on New 
Haven Harbor due to the fireworks displays will limit the distance into 
the channel the charter service company will be able to take passengers 
but it will not prevent the company from taking passengers to view the 
fireworks displays. The restrictions placed on New Haven Harbor due to 
the Parade of Sail will prevent the charter service company from taking 
passengers into the harbor for approximately eight hours. The 
restrictions placed on New Haven Harbor are necessary to ensure the 
safe conduct of each event taking place as part of the Special Olympics 
World Games. The Coast Guard believes the business realized by the 
charter service company will be significantly greater as a result of 
the City of New Haven's hosting the Special Olympics World Games. 
Therefore, the Coast Guard does not believe the temporary restrictions 
placed on the charter service's operations constitutes a significant 
impact.

Discussion of Proposed Amendments

    The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for 
specified waters of Long Island Sound and New Haven Harbor, New Haven, 
Connecticut. Because of the varied nature of the events planned during 
the Special Olympics World Games and the length of time over which the 
events are scheduled to run, the Coast Guard believes the most 
effective way to meet all safety, security and vessel control 
objectives is to establish one large regulated area, divided into 15 
sectors. As events occur, individual sectors will open and close as the 
need arises. The following is a chartlet illustrating each sector.

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    Provisions will be made, when possible, to allow escort by Coast 
Guard patrol craft for vessels desiring to transit a closed sector of 
the regulated area. Special anchorage and viewing areas for spectator 
craft are also established. This regulation is needed to protect 
spectators and participants from the potential hazards associated with 
the fireworks displays, sailing races, Parade of Sail, and to provide 
for vessel control in a confined area.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, and does not require an assessment of 
potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that order. It 
has been exempted from review by the Office of Management and Budget 
under that order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies 
and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040; 
February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact to be 
so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation, under paragraph 10e of 
the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT, is unnecessary. This 
conclusion is based on the fact that closed sectors will remain closed 
only for a limited duration, extensive advisories have been and will be 
made so that the affected maritime community may adjust its schedules 
accordingly, and the event schedule will allow commercial interests to 
coordinate their activities to minimize disruption to their 
enterprises.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the 
Coast Guard must consider whether this rule will have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small 
entities'' include independently owned and operated small businesses 
that are not dominant in their fields and that otherwise qualify as 
``small business concerns'' under section 3 of the Small Business Act 
(15 U.S.C. 632).
    For the reasons discussed in the Regulatory Evaluation, 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.

Collection of Information

    This rule contains no collection of information requirements under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Federalism

    The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule in accordance with the 
principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has 
determined that this rule does not have sufficient federalism 
implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

    The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impacts of this 
special local regulation as well as the marine events that will be part 
of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games. An Environmental Assessment 
(EA) was prepared for all Special Olympics World Games events for which 
Coast Guard Marine Event Permits will be issued. A Finding of No 
Significant Impact (FONSI) was made; a copy of the EA and FONSI 
statement are available in the docket. Under paragraph 2.B.2.e.34(h) of 
COMDTINST 16475.1B, this special local regulation is exempt from 
further environmental documentation.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.
    For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
CFR part 100 as follows:
    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 100.35.

    2. A temporary section, Sec. 100.35T01-033, is added to read as 
follows:
Sec. 100.35T01-033  1995 Special Olympics World Games, New Haven, CT.

        (a) Regulated Area. The regulated area includes all waters of 
New Haven Harbor within the following points:

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         Point                    Latitude                    Longitude                      Reference          
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PT ``P''..............  41 deg.17'07.5'' N.........  072 deg.56'15.8'' W........  Kimberly Ave.                 
PT ``E''..............  41 deg.14'48.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'54.0'' W........  Prospect Beach.               
PT ``K''..............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  073 deg.01'13.0'' W........  Pond Point.                   
PT ``Q''..............  41 deg.12'06.5'' N.........  072 deg.53'50.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``R''..............  41 deg.12'09.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'43.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``J''..............  41 deg.12'31.0'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Townsend Ledge.               
PT ``A2''.............  41 deg.14'45.4'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Bradford Cove.                
PT ``I''..............  41 deg.18'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'15.0'' W........  Grand Ave Bridge.             
    (b) The following sectors have been designated within the Regulated Area:                                   
    (1) Sector 1: Sailing Area. The Special Olympics World Games sailing competitions will be held in this area 
 which includes all waters within the following points:                                                         
PT ``A''..............  41 deg.15'35.0'' N.........  072 deg.56'04.0'' W........  Sail.                         
PT ``B''..............  41 deg.15'01.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'55.2'' W........  Sail.                         
PT ``C''..............  41 deg.14'23.5'' N.........  072 deg.55'03.0'' W........  Sail.                         
PT ``D''..............  41 deg.13'43.5'' N.........  072 deg.57'21.0'' W........  Sail.                         
PT ``E''..............  41 deg.14'48.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'54.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    (2) Sector 2: The New Haven Entrance Channel includes all waters within the following points:               
PT ``Q''..............  41 deg.12'06.5'' N.........  072 deg.53'50.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``R''..............  41 deg.12'09.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'43.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
    (3) Sector 3: The Lighthouse (LH) Point Reach Area includes all waters within the following points:         
PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
PT ``U''..............  41 deg.16'18.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  LH Pt Reach.                  
PT ``V''..............  41 deg.16'19.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'45.0'' W........  Buoy 15.                      
    (4) Sector 4: The New Haven Reach Area includes all waters within the following points:                     
PT ``W''..............  41 deg.16'56.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  Buoy 20.                      
PT ``U''..............  41 deg.16'18.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  LH Pt Reach.                  

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PT ``V''..............  41 deg.16'19.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'45.0'' W........  Buoy 15.                      
PT ``X''..............  41 deg.16'45.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'48.0'' W........  Buoy 17.                      
PT ``Y''..............  41 deg.17'49.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'18.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
PT ``Z''..............  41 deg.17'54.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'36.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
    (5) Sector 5: The New Haven Long Wharf Area includes all waters within the following points:                
PT ``L''..............  41 deg.17'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'54.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``M''..............  41 deg.17'25.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'41.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``N''..............  41 deg.17'29.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'40.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``O''..............  41 deg.17'41.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'00.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    (6) Sector 6: The Barge Staging Operation Area is where barges carrying fireworks will loiter prior to      
 fireworks events. This sector will include all waters within the following points:                             
PT ``F''..............  41 deg.13'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
PT ``G''..............  41 deg.13'16.0'' N.........  072 deg.56'32.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
PT ``C''..............  41 deg.14'23.5'' N.........  072 deg.55'03.0'' W........  Sail.                         
PT ``D''..............  41 deg.13'43.5'' N.........  072 deg.57'21.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    (7) Sector 7: The Fireworks (Barge) Launch Area includes all waters within the following points:            
PT ``F5''.............  41 deg.16'13.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'21.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
PT ``F6''.............  41 deg.16'07.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'51.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
PT ``F7''.............  41 deg.16'52.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'56.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
PT ``F8''.............  41 deg.17'00.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'22.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    (8) Sector 8: The Fireworks Launch (Bradley PT, West Haven CT) Area includes all waters within the following
 points:                                                                                                        
PT ``F1''.............  41 deg.15'06.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'41.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
PT ``F2''.............  41 deg.14'49.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'30.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
PT ``F3''.............  41 deg.14'59.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'02.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
PT ``F4''.............  41 deg.15'17.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'14.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
    (9) Sector 9: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                          
PT ``Z''..............  41 deg.17'54.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'36.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
PT ``N''..............  41 deg.17'29.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'40.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``O''..............  41 deg.17'41.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'00.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    (10) Sector 10: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
PT ``A''..............  41 deg.17'54.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'36.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
PT ``B''..............  41 deg.17'29.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'40.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``V''..............  41 deg.17'41.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'00.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``F6''.............  41 deg.16'07.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'51.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
PT ``F7''.............  41 deg.16'52.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'56.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
PT ``F8''.............  41 deg.17'00.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'22.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
PT ``M''..............  41 deg.17'25.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'41.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
PT ``L''..............  41 deg.17'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'54.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    (11) Sector 11: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
PT ``H''..............  41 deg.14'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'40.0'' W........  Morgan Point.                 
PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``U''..............  41 deg.16'18.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  LH Pt Reach.                  
PT ``F5''.............  41 deg.16'13.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'21.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
Note: Sector 11 has numerous shallow water areas within its boundaries. Spectator craft using this section      
 should proceed with extreme caution.                                                                           
    (12) Sector 12: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
PT ``K''..............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  073 deg.01'13.0'' W........  Pond Point.                   
PT ``A1''.............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  37' Depth.                    
PT ``F''..............  41 deg.13'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
PT ``D''..............  41 deg.13'43.5'' N.........  072 deg.57'21.0'' W........  Sail.                         
PT ``E''..............  41 deg.14'48.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'54.0'' W........  Prospect Beach.               
    (13) Sector 13: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
PT ``F''..............  41 deg.13'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
PT ``G''..............  41 deg.13'16.0'' N.........  072 deg.56'32.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
PT ``Q''..............  41 deg.12'06.5'' N.........  072 deg.53'50.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``A1''.............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  37' Depth.                    
    (14) Sector 14: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
PT ``H''..............  41 deg.14'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'40.0'' W........  Morgan Point.                 
PT ``J''..............  41 deg.12'31.0'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Townsend Ledge.               
PT ``R''..............  41 deg.12'09.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'43.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    (15) Sector 15: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
PT ``A2''.............  41 deg.14'45.4'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Bradford Cove.                
PT ``J''..............  41 deg.12'31.0'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Townsend Ledge.               
PT ``H''..............  41 deg.14'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'40.0'' W........  Morgan Point.                 
    (c) Enforcement Schedule. The sectors in paragraph (b) of this section will be enforced as set out in Table 
 100.35T01-033.                                                                                                 
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            Table 100.35T01-033--Sector Enforcement Schedule            
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  Date and                                                              
   sector                          Time                         Status  
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July 1,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--7:59 a.m............................  Open.     
    1.......  8:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  12:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m.........................  Open.     
    2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 2,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--9:59 a.m............................  Open.     
    1.......  10:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  4:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    2.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    2.......  3:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
    2.......  7:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    3.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    3.......  3:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
    3.......  7:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    4.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    4.......  3:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
    4.......  8:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    5.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    5.......  3:00 p.m.--5:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
    5.......  5:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    6-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 3,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
    1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 4,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1-2.....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    3.......  Midnight--4:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    3.......  5:00 p.m.--6:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
    3.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    4-5.....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    6.......  Midnight--4:59 a.m............................  Open.     
    6.......  5:00 a.m.--6:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
    6.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    7.......  Midnight--4:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    7.......  5:00 p.m.--11:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    7.......  11:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m.........................  Open.     
    8.......  Midnight--7:59 p.m............................  Open.     
    8.......  8:00 p.m.--11:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    8.......  11:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m.........................  Open.     
    9-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 5,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
    1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 6,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
    1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 7,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
    1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 8,                                                                 
 1995:                                                                  
    1.......  Midnight--11:59 p.m...........................  Open.     
    1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
    1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
    2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
July 9,       All day.......................................  Open.     
 1995: All                                                              
 sectors.                                                               
July 10,      All day.......................................  Open.     
 1995: All                                                              
 sectors.                                                               
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    (d) Special local regulations.
    (1) Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Long Island Sound reserves 
the right to delay, modify, or cancel any marine event within the 
regulated area as conditions or circumstances require.
    (2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in a closed 
sector of the regulated area unless participating in the event or 
unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander. Spectator 
vessels are required to remain out of all closed sectors within the 
regulated area, in accordance with the established Sector Enforcement 
Schedule.
    (3) Commercial towing vessels will not be allowed to operate in any 
closed sector unless expressly authorized by the patrol commander.
    (4) Vessels awaiting passage through the regulated area will be 
required to wait outside established sectors when closed. A Coast Guard 
patrol vessel will be stationed along each boundary of the closed 
sectors. Vessels will not be allowed to transit, enter, cross, or 
remain in sectors when closed.
    (5) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Long Island Sound or the 
designated on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include 
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon 
hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the 
operator of a vessel shall stop immediately, then proceed as directed. 
Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel 
operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.
    (e) Effective period. This section is effective from Thursday, July 
1, 1995, to Monday, July 10, 1995, at the times indicated in paragraph 
(c) of this section unless otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local 
Notice to Mariners and a notice in the Federal Register.

    Dated: June 21, 1995.
J. L. Linnon,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
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