[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4885-4886]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2763]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD11-96-001]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations: Newport to Ensenada Race

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements 33 CFR 100.1101, ``Southern California 
marine events,'' for the Newport to Ensenada Race. This event consists 
of a sailboat race with 400-500 participants. These regulations will be 
effective in the portion of the Pacific Ocean off Newport, California. 
Implementation of section 33 CFR 100.1101 is necessary to control 
vessel traffic in the regulated area for the start of the race only to 
ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 33 CFR 100.1101 is effective from 12 noon on 26 April 
1996, and terminates at 3 PM 26 April 1996, unless cancelled earlier by 
the Patrol Commander.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: QMC D.K. Larson, U.S. Coast Guard 
Marine Safety Office/Group Los Angeles/Long Beach, California; Tel: 
(310) 980-4442.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Drafting Information

    The drafters of this notice are QMC D.K. Larson, Coast Guard Marine 
Safety Office/Group Los Angeles/Long Beach, Project Officer, and LT 
A.K. Abbott, Eleventh Coast Guard District Legal Office, Project 
Attorney.

Discussion of Notice

    The Newport to Ensenada Race is scheduled to occur on 26 April 
1996. These Special Local Regulations permit Coast Guard control of 
vessel traffic in 

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order to ensure the safety of spectators and participant vessels. In 
accordance with the regulations in 33 CFR 100.1101, persons and vessels 
shall not anchor in or loiter in the regulated area, or impede the 
transit of participant or official patrol vessels, unless authorized by 
the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

    Dated: February 5, 1996.
R.A. Appelbaum,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 96-2763 Filed 2-8-96; 8:45 a.m.]
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