[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 199 (Friday, October 11, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53321]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26151]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD 05-96-086]
RIN-AE84


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean, 
Ocean City, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This document implements regulations for the Ocean City 
Offshore Grand Prix, a marine event to be held on October 13, 1996 in 
the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City, Maryland. These special local 
regulations are needed to provide for the safety of the participants 
and spectators on navigable waters during this event. This rule will 
restrict general navigation in the regulated area.

EFFECTIVE DATES: 33 CFR 100.517 is effective from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 
October 13, 1996. If the event is postponed due to weather conditions, 
33 CFR 100.517 is effective from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 14, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BMCM Niblett, marine events 
coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Group Eastern Shore, Chincoteague, 
Virginia 23336-1510, (804) 336-2833.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 1996, the United States 
Offshore Racing Association will hold the Ocean City Offshore Grand 
Prix in the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City, Maryland. The event will 
consist of approximately forty to sixty powerboats, ranging from 24 to 
50 feet in length, racing on a designated course within the regulated 
area described in 33 CFR 100.517(a). To enhance the safety of the 
participants and spectators, 33 CFR 100.517 will be in effect during 
this event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.517, a vessel may not enter 
the regulated area unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard 
patrol commander. These restrictions will be in effect for a limited 
period and should not result in significant disruption of maritime 
traffic. The Coast Guard patrol commander will announce the specific 
periods during which the restrictions will be enforced.

    Dated: September 23, 1996.
Kent H. Williams,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-26151 Filed 10-10-96; 8:45 am]
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