[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 65 (Monday, April 6, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8957]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD11-98-002]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Parker Enduro

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Implementation of rule.

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SUMMARY: This document implements 33 CFR 100.1102, ``Marine Events on 
the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and 
Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona),'' for the Parker Enduro hydroplane 
racing boat event. This event consists of hydroplane racing using high-
speed powerboats with a length of 16 to 23 feet. These regulations will 
be effective on that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona, between 
miles 179 and 185 of the Colorado River (between the Roadrunner Resort 
and Headgate Dam). Implementation of 33 CFR 100.1102 is necessary to 
control vessel traffic in the regulated areas during the event to 
ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

    Pursuant to 33 CFR 100.1102(c)(3), Commander, Coast Guard 
Activities San Diego, is designated Patrol Commander for this event; he 
has the authority to delegate this responsibility to any commissioned, 
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard.

DATES: This section is effective from 8 a.m. PDT, until 6 p.m. PDT, on 
May 2, 1998, and from 8 a.m. PDT, until 6 p.m. PDT, on May 3, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OMC Michael C. Claeys, U.S. Coast 
Guard Activities San Diego, California; Tel: (619) 683-6309.

Discussion of Implementation

    The Packer Enduro, sponsored by the Parker Area Chamber of 
Commerce, is scheduled to occur on May 2-3, 1998. This annual event, 
usually scheduled to occur in early March, is expected to again be held 
in March in subsequent years. These Special Local Regulations permit 
Coast Guard control of vessel traffic in order to ensure the safety of 
spectator and participant vessels. In accordance with the regulations 
in 33 CFR 100.1102, no persons or vessels shall block, anchor, or 
loiter in the regulated area; nor shall any person or vessel transit 
through the regulated area, or otherwise impede the transit of 
participant or official patrol vessels in the regulated area, unless 
cleared for such entry by or through an official patrol vessel acting 
on behalf of the Patrol Commander.

    Dated: March 20, 1998.
J.C. Card,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 98-8957 Filed 4-3-98; 8:45 am]
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