[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11226]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD 05-98-028]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Approaches to 
Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek, and Severn River, Annapolis, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements the special local regulations at 33 CFR 
100.511 during the Warfare Capabilities Demonstration, a marine event 
to be held May 1, 1998, on Spa Creek and the Severn River at Annapolis, 
Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to control 
vessel traffic in the vicinity of the U.S. Naval Academy due to the 
confined nature of the waterway and expected vessel congestion during 
the helicopter rappelling demonstration. The effect will be to restrict 
general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of spectators, 
event participants, and other vessels transiting the event area.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.511 is effective from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on May 1, 
1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Warrant Officer R.L. Houck, Marine Events Coordinator, Commander, 
Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, 
MD 21226-1971, (410) 576-2674.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Naval Academy Sailing Squadron will 
sponsor the Warfare Capabilities Demonstration on the Severn River, 
near the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Waterborne activities 
will consist of Navy SEALS rappelling from a helicopter. In order to 
ensure the safety of participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 
100.511 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under 
provisions of 33 CFR 100.511, a vessel may not enter the regulated area 
unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. 
Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not 
block a navigable channel. Because these restrictions will be in effect 
for a limited period, they should not result in a significant 
disruption of maritime traffic.

    Dated: April 15, 1998.
J.S. Carmichael,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Fifth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 98-11226 Filed 4-27-98; 8:45 am]
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