[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32774-32780]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15901]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CCD 08-98-018]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Eighth Coast Guard District Annual 
Marine Events

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to revise Table 1 to 33 CFR 100.801, 
the list of annual marine events that occur within the Eighth Coast 
Guard District. This proposed revision will also result the Eighth 
Coast Guard District's absorption of the territories previously 
encompassed by Second the Coast Guard District.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 17, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Commander (dl), Eighth Coast 
Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396. The 
comments will be available for inspection and copying at the District 
Legal Office, Room 1311, Hale Boggs Federal Building, 501 Magazine 
Street, New Orleans, LA. Office hours are

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between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. 
Comments may also be hand delivered to this address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Attorney, Lieutenant Commander 
Jim Wilson at Commander (dl), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine 
Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396, (504) 589-6188.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in 
this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments. 
Persons submitting comments should include their names and address, 
identify this rulemaking [CGD 08-98-018] and the specific section of 
this proposal to which each comment applies, and give a reason for each 
comment. Please submit two copies of all comments and attachments in an 
unbound format, no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches, suitable for copying 
and electronic filing. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt of 
comments should enclosure a stamped, self-addressed postcard or 
envelope. The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during 
the comment period. The Coast Guard many change this proposed rule in 
view of the comments. The Coast Guard plans no public hearing. Persons 
may request a public hearing by writing to the Project Attorney at the 
address under ADDRESSES. If it determines that the opportunity for oral 
presentations will aid this rulemaking, the Coast Guard will hold a 
public hearing at a time and place announced by a notice in the Federal 
Register.

Background and Purpose

    This rulemaking will update the existing list of annual marine 
events in the Eighth Coast Guard District. This revision will also 
reflect the Eighth Coast Guard District's absorption of the territories 
previously encompassed by the Second Coast Guard District.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This proposed 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 not been reviewed 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 of this proposed rule 
to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e 
of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. The 
economic impact is not significant because this proposed rule serves 
only to update an already existing list of marine events and does not 
change the process for reviewing such occurrences.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the 
Coast Guard considers whether this proposed rule will have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
``Small entities'' include small businesses, not-for-profit 
organizations that are independently owned, operated, and not dominant 
in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of 
less than 50,000.
    The segment of the listed waterways regulated is the minimum 
necessary to assure the safety of life and property on or adjacent to 
navigable waters. These regulations are relatively brief in duration 
and will only affect marine traffic. Therefore, the Coast Guard 
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
If, however, you think your business or organization qualifies as a 
small entity and this proposed rule will have a significant economic 
impact on your business or organization, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think your business qualifies and in what 
way and to what degree this proposed rule will economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    In accordance with section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), the Coast Guard 
encourages small businesses to participate in this rulemaking. The 
Coast Guard will assist small entities in understanding this proposed 
rule so that they can better evaluate the rule's effect on them. If 
your small business or organization is affected by this rule and you 
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, 
contact Project Attorney, Lieutenant Commander Jim Wilson at Commander 
(dl), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 
70130-3396, (504) 589-6188.

Collection of Information

    No information is collected under this proposed rule. This rule 
complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et 
seq.)

Federalism Implications

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

Environment

    The Coast Guard is proposed to revise its list of recurring marine 
events. The listing itself will not affect the environment. When an 
event application is received, the Coast Guard will conduct an 
environmental analysis for the event. Under figure 2-1 paragraph 
(34)(h) of with Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, this 
proposed revision is categorically excluded from further environmental 
documentation.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

Proposed Regulations

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard proposed to 
amend part 100 of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:

PART 100--[AMENDED]

    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.


Sec. 100.201  [Removed]

    2. Remove Sec. 100.201.
    3. Section 100.801 is amended by revising Table 1 to read as 
follows:


Sec. 100.80  Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.

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Table 1

Group Upper Mississippi River

Fair St. Louis
    Sponsor: Fair St. Louis Committee
    Date: 3 Days--1st Week in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 179.2-180
Fourth of July River Front Blast
    Sponsor: Alton Exposition Commission
    Date: 1 Day--1st Week in July
    Regulated Area: River Front Park, Upper Mississippi River miles 
202.5-203.5, Alton, IL
Busch Beer Drag Boat Classic
    Sponsor: St. Louis Drag Boat Association
    Date: 2 Days--1st or 2nd Week of September

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    Regulated Area: Kaskaskia River miles 28-29, New Athens, IL
The Great Steamboat Race
    Sponsor: Delta Queen Steamboat Company
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 173.6-179.2, St. 
Louis, MO
Riverfest Power Boat Grand Prix
    Sponsor: Twin City Power Boat Association
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 980-981, Little 
Falls, MN
Oak Ridge Sprints--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1
W.A.M.S.O. Ball Fireworks
    Sponsor: St. Paul Parks and Recreation
    Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839.1-839.7, St. 
Paul, MN
Winona Downtown Arts & River Festival
    Sponsor: Winona Downtown Cooperative
    Date: 2 Days--2nd or 3rd Weekend in June
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725-726, Winona, MN
La Crosse Riverfest
    Sponsor: Riverfest Inc.
    Date: 5 Days--Last Week of June or 1st Week of July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 698-699, La Crosse, 
WI
Steamboat days
    Sponsor: Winona Area Jaycees
    Date: 3 Days--1st Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725-726, Winona, MN
Independence Day Celebration
    Sponsor: Marquette American Legion
    Date: 2 Days--1st Week in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 634.5-634.7, 
Marquette, IA
City of Redwing 4th of July Fireworks
    Sponsor: City of Redwing
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 790-791, Red Wing, MN
City of Minneapolis 4th of July Fireworks
    Sponsor: City of Minneapolis
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 854.7--855.8, 
Minneapolis, MN
Celebrate the Bridge Regatta
    Sponsor: Minneapolis Rowing Club
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 849.8-850.4, 
Minneapolis, MN
Hastings Rivertown Days
    Sponsor: Hastings Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 813-815.2, Hastings, 
MN
Lumberjack Days Festival
    Sponsor: St. Croix Events and/or City of Stillwater
    Date: 4 Days--3rd or 4th Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Lower St. Croix River miles 22.9-23.5, Stillwater, 
MN
Minneapolis Aquatennial
    Sponsor: Minneapolis Aquatennial Association
    Date: 9 Days--3rd Weekend through 4th Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 854.7-856.2, 
Minneapolis, MN
Big Splash Festival
    Sponsor: City of Prairie du Chien and Lentzkow Racing
    Date: 4 Days--3rd Weekend of July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 634.5-636, Prairie du 
Chien, WI
River City Days
    Sponsor: Red Wing Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 2 Days--1st or 2nd Weekend in August
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 790-792, Red Wing, MN
River Feast
    Sponsor: Capital City Partnership d.b.a. River Feast
    Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th Saturday in July
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839-839.8, St. Paul, 
MN
Riverboat Days
    Sponsor: City of Yankton, Twin City Power Boat Association, WNAX 
Radio
    Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in August
    Regulated Area: Missouri River miles 805-806, Yankton, SD
Labor Day Celebration
    Sponsor: City of McGregor Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 4 Days--Last Weekend in August
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 633-634, McGregor, IA
Minnesota Orchestra on the Mississippi Fireworks Show
    Sponsor: City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation
    Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in September
    Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839.1-839.7, St. 
Paul, MN

Group Ohio Valley

TRRA Scholastic Sprint
    Sponsor: Three Rivers Rowing Association
    Date: 1 Day--1st Sunday in May
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River PA miles 2-4
Albert Gallatin Regatta
    Sponsor: Point Marion Rotary Club
    Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
    Regulated Area: Monongahela River miles 89.9-90.8
Blessing of the Fleet
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Safe Boating Committee
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Sunday in June
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 0.0-0.2
Saint Brendan Cup Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 7-9
Lottie McAlice Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Three Rivers Rowing Association
    Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday Near July 15
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 2-3
Oakmont Regatta
    Sponsor: Oakmont Yacht Club
    Date: 2 Days--Last Saturday and Sunday in July
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 11.8-12.3
City of Pittsburgh Light Up Night Fireworks
    Sponsor: Citiparks
    Date: 1 Day--1st Friday in November
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 0.0-0.2
City of Pittsburgh July 4th Celebration
    Sponsor: APR Events Group
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 77-78
Steubenville Regatta Rumble On The River
    Sponsor: Steubenville Regatta And Racing Association, Inc.
    Date: 3 Days--Friday, Saturday & Sunday nearest August 15
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 65-67
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, Inc.
    Date: 7 Days--End of July or Beginning of August
    Regulated Area: One mile around

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point at confluence of Allegheny River miles 0.0-0.1, Monongahela River 
miles 0.0-0.1, and Ohio River miles 0.0-0.1
Armstrong County Regatta
    Sponsor: Three Rivers Outbound Racing Association
    Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday nearest August 15
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 43.8-45.7
Beaver County Riverfest
    Sponsor: Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 3 Days--Friday, Saturday & Sunday nearest August 15
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 25.1-25.8, Beaver River miles 0.1-
0.3
Head of The Ohio
    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Mercy Foundation
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in October
    Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 0.0-3.3
River Heritage Days Regatta And Powerboat Races
    Sponsor: River Heritage Days Committee
    Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday--2nd or 3rd Weekend in June
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 127.6-128.5, New Martinsville, WV
Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta
    Sponsor: City of Point Pleasant
    Date: 3 Days--Last Weekend in June
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 260-261, Kanawha River miles 0.0-
0.5, Point Pleasant, WV
St. Albans Riverfest
    Sponsor: St. Albans Riverfest, Inc.
    Date: 2 Days--1st Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Kanawha River miles 46-47, St. Albans, WV
Summer Motion Festival Tri-State Fireworks
    Sponsor: Tri-State Fair and Regatta Committee
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 322.4-322.6, Ashland, KY
Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
    Date: 2 Days--3rd Weekend in August
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 184-185, Parkersburg, WV
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
    Sponsor: Charleston Festival Commission
    Date: 4 Days--The 2 Weekends before Labor Day
    Regulated Area: Kanawha River miles 57-59, Charleston, WV
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
    Sponsor: Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Commission
    Date: 2 Days--1st or 2nd Weekend in September
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 170-180, Marietta, OH
Thunder Over Louisville
    Sponsor: Thunder Over Louisville
    Date: 1 Day--3rd Saturday in April
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 602-605, Louisville, KY
Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race
    Sponsor: Kentucky Derby Festival/Belle of Louisville Operating 
Board
    Date: 1 Day--Last Week in April or First Week in May
    Regulated Area: Ohio river 597-604, Louisville, KY
Thunder On the Ohio
    Sponsor: Evansville Freedom Festival
    Date: 3 Days--Last Weekend in June
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 792-793, Evansville, KY
Augusta Sternwheel Days
    Sponsor: City of Augusta/Sternwheel Days Committee
    Date: 1 Day--Last Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 426-429, Augusta, KY
Indiana Governor's Cup
    Sponsor: Madison Regatta Inc.
    Date: 3 Days--1st Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 557-558, Madison, KY
Kentucky Drag Boat Association Inc.: Drag Boat Races
    Sponsor: Kentucky Drag Boat Association Inc.
    Date: 3 Days--End of August
    Regulated Area: Green River miles 70-71.5, Livermore, KY
WEBN/Toyota Fireworks
    Sponsor: WEBN
    Date: 1 Day--Sunday before Labor Day
    Regulated Area: Ohio River 469.2-470.5, Cincinnati, OH
Ducks On The Ohio
    Sponsor: Goodwill Industries, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Weekend in September
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 792-793, Evansville, KY
Head of Licking Regatta
    Sponsor: Kendle
    Date: 1 Day--Last Saturday in September
    Regulated Area: Licking River miles 0.0-3.5, Newport, KY
Fleur De Lis Regatta
    Sponsor: City of Louisville
    Date: 2 Days--Last Weekend in September
    Regulated Area: Ohio river miles 602-604
Eskimo Escapades--Water Ski Race
    Sponsor: Skiers of Knoxville, TN
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in January
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 648-649
Tom White Invitational--Rowing
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in March
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1
Oak Ridge Scholastics--Rowing Shells
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 1 Day--4th Saturday in April
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-50.8
Blessing of the Fleet--Parade of Boats
    Sponsor: Jonathan Aurora Action Committee
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Weekend in May
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 42-43
Annual Boat Review--Marine Parade
    Sponsor: Chattanooga Marine Trade Association
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in May
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 471-478
Festival On the Lake--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 2 Days--4th Weekend in June
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 50.3-50.8
Riverbend Festival--Concerts and Fireworks
    Sponsor: Friends of the Festival
    Date: 4 Days--1st & 2nd Weekend in June
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 463.4-464.5
Tennessee State Knee Board Tournament--Water Ski
    Sponsor: Team Carolina
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 615.8-616.2
Annual Superman Celebration--Fireworks
    Sponsor: Metro Chamber
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Ohio river miles 942-943
Chattanooga Dam Triathlon--Lake Swim
    Sponsor: Chattanooga Track Club
    Date: 1 Day--4th Sunday in June
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 471-471.5
Fitness System's Lock Triathlon--Lake Swim
    Sponsor: Greater Knoxville Triathlon Club
    Date: 1 Day--4th Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 22-23
Paducah Summer Festival--Fireworks
    Sponsor: Paducah Promotions
    Date: 1 Day--4th Weekend In July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 934-935
Independence Day Celebration--Fireworks

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    Sponsor: Paducah Parks Department
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 935.5-936
Rocketman Triathlon--Lake Swim
    Sponsor: Spring City Triathletes
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in July
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 324-324.5
Independence Day Celebration--Boat Parade and Fireworks
    Sponsor: Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Cumberland River miles 190-191
4th of July Celebration--Fireworks
    Sponsor: Players Riverboat Casino
    Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th of July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 943-944
My 102 Booms Day--Fireworks
    Sponsor: WMYU Radio
    Date: 1 Day--1st Weekend in September
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 645-649
Fall Color Cruise--Marine Parade
    Sponsor: Alhambra Shrine
    Date: 2 Days--3rd and 4th Saturdays in October
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 425-471
Chattanooga Head Race--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Look Out Rowing Club
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in October
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 464-467
Head of Tennessee Regatta
    Sponsor: Knoxville Rowing Association
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in October
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 641.5-645
Christmas on the River--Marine Parade
    Sponsor: Chattanooga Downtown Partnership
    Date: 1 Day--Last Weekend in November or 1st Weekend in December
    Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 464-649
Cross River Swim Paducah Summerfest
    Sponsor: Paducah Tourist & Convention Commission
    Date: 1 Day--3rd Saturday in July
    Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 934.5-936
UT Coaches Regatta--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 1 Day-2nd or 3rd Saturday in May
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1
Southeast Intercollegiate Rowing Championships--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 2 Days--3rd Weekend in April
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1
NCAA Regional Championships--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in May
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1
Oak Ridge Sprints--Rowing Race
    Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
    Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in July
    Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1

Group Lower Mississippi River

Memphis in May Canoe & Kayak Race
    Sponsor: Outdoors, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in May
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.5-738.5, Memphis, 
TN
Duckin' Down the River Rubber Duck Race
    Sponsor: Young Women's Community Guild
    Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in May
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 308.2-308.6, Fort Smith, AR
Memphis in May Sunset Symphony Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: Memphis in May International Festival, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--Saturday before Memorial Day
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735-736, Memphis, TN
Riverfest, Little Rock Arkansas
    Sponsor: Riverfest, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--Sunday before Memorial Day
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 118.8-119.5, Main Street 
Bridge, Little Rock, AR
Riverfest Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: Old Fort Riverfest Committee
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in June
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 297-298, Fort Smith, AR
Star Spangled Celebration
    Sponsor: WMC Stations
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.5-736.5, Mud 
Island, Memphis, TN
Pops on the River Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 118.8-119.5, Main Street 
Bridge, Little Rock, AR
Meat on the River Barbecue Cook-Off Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: Meat on the Mississippi
    Date: 1 Day--1st Friday or Saturday in August
    Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 847-849, 
Caruthersville, MO
Budweiser/Jesse Brent Memorial Boat Racing Association
    Sponsor: Budweiser/Jesse Brent Memorial Boat Racing Association
    Date: Sunday before Labor Day
    Regulated Area: Lake Ferguson, Lower Mississippi River miles 522-
537, Greenville, MS
Arkansas National Drag Boat Races
    Sponsor: Mid-South Drag Boat Association
    Date: 2 Days--Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day
    Regulated Area: Lake Langhofer, Arkansas River miles 71-71.5, Pine 
Bluff, AR

Group Mobile

Air Sea Rescue
    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows
    Date: 1st or 2nd Weekend in February
    Regulated Area: Mobile River \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile down 
river from the Mobile Convention Center
Annual Labor Day Fireworks
    Sponsor: City of Destin, FL
    Date: Day of or Day before Labor Day
    Regulated Area: Destin Pass Between and Including Buoys 8 & 9
Bass Tournament Weigh-In
    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows
    Date: 2 Days--3rd or 4th Weekend in February
    Regulated Area: Mobile River \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile down 
river from the Mobile Convention Center
Blessing of the Fleet--Biloxi, MS
    Sponsor: St. Michael's Catholic Church
    Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Sunday in May
    Regulated Area: Entire Biloxi Channel
Blessing of the Fleet--Bayou La Batre, AL
    Sponsor: St. Margaret Church
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 4rd Sunday in May
    Regulated Area: Entire Bayou La Batre
Flag Day Parade
    Sponsor: Warrior River Boating Association
    Date: 1 Day--July 5th
    Regulated Area: Warrior River Bankhead Lake River miles 368.4-386.4
Independence Day Fireworks, Destin, FL
    Sponsor: City of Destin
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Destin Eastpass between and including Buoys 8 & 9

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Independence Day Fireworks, Gulf Shores, AL
    Sponsor: City of Gulf Shores
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent 
to Main Pavilion at Gulf Shore Public Beach
Independence Day Fireworks, Panama City, FL
    Sponsor: US Navy MWR NSWCCSS CP21
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent 
to Hathaway Bridge in St. Andrews Bay, Panama City, FL
Water Ski Demonstrations
    Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows
    Date: 2 Days--3rd or 4th Weekend in February
    Regulated Area: Mobile River \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile down 
river from the Mobile Convention Center
Independence Day Fireworks, Niceville & Valparaiso, FL
    Sponsor: Niceville-Valparaiso Bay Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Entire Boggy Bayou, Valparaiso, FL
Christmas Afloat, Tuscaloosa, AL
    Sponsor: Tuscaloosa Christmas Afloat, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Weekend in December
    Regulated Area: Warrior River miles 338-341

Group New Orleans

The Blessing of the Fleet and Fireworks Display, Morgan City, LA
    Sponsor: LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Assoc., Inc.
    Date: 1 day--Sunday of Labor Day Weekend
    Regulated Area: Berwick Bay From Junction of the Lower Atchafalaya 
River at Morgan City, LA to Berwick Locks Buoy 1 (LLNR 18445)
July Fourth Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: City of Morgan City, LA
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Between mile Markers 95 
and 97 and North to Railroad Bridge
Blessing of The Fleet
    Sponsor: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, 
LA
    Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in May
    Regulated Area: Bayou Lafourche in Downtown Golden Meadow Area
Annual Patterson Pirogue Race, Patterson, LA
    Sponsor: Rotary Club of Patterson
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Lower Atchafalaya River--Jennings Bridge to 1 mile 
South of Jennings Bridge
USS KIDD Star Spangled Celebration, Baton Rouge, LA
    Sponsor: USS KIDD and Nautical Center
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Mississippi River miles 229.4-229.6
Uncle Sam Jam Fireworks, Alexandria, LA
    Sponsor: Champion Broadcasting of Alexandria
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Red River, Alexandria, LA
Monroe Jaycees Fireworks, Monroe, LA
    Sponsor: Monroe Jaycees
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Ouachita River, at the Parish Court House
Boomtown Casino Fireworks, Harvey, LA
    Sponsor: Boomtown Casino
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Harvey Canal, Harvey, LA
Kenner Fireworks, Kenner, LA
    Sponsor: City of Kenner
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in Lake 
Pontchartrain at Williams Blvd.
Bally's Casino Fireworks, New Orleans, LA
    Sponsor: Bally's Casino
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in Lake 
Pontchartrain, \1/4\ miles North of Bally's Casino
Riverfront Marketing Fireworks, New Orleans, LA
    Sponsor: Riverfront Marketing Group
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent 
to Woldenburg Park in Mississippi River
Riverfront Marketing Fireworks, New Orleans
    Sponsor: Jax Brewery
    Date: 1 Day--December 31
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in 
Mississippi River adjacent to Woldenburg Park
Riverfront Marketing Fireworks, New Orleans
    Sponsor: Riverfront Marketing Group
    Date: 1 Day--Lundi Gras Day
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in 
Mississippi River adjacent to Algiers Point
Annual Hogdown Fireworks, Mandeville, LA
    Sponsor: Mr. R.C. Lunn
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent 
to intersection of Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain

Group Galveston

Neches River Festival, Beaumont, TX
    Sponsor: Neches River Festival, Inc.
    Date: 2 Days--3rd Weekend in April
    Regulated Area: Neches River from Collier's Ferry Landing to 
Lawson's Crossing at the end of Pine St.
Contraband Days Fireworks Display, Lake Charles, La.
    Sponsor: Contraband Days Festivities, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday of May
    Regulated Area: 500 foot radius from the fireworks barge in Lake 
Charles anchored at approximate position 30-13'54''N 093-13'42''W
Neches River 4th of July Celebration, Beaumont, Texas
    Sponsor: City of Beaumont
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: River Front Park, Beaumont, TX--All waters of the 
Neches River, bank to bank, from the Trinity Industries Dry Dock to the 
northeast corner of the Port of Beaumont's dock No. 5
Christmas on the Neches River, Port Neches Park
    Sponsor: Port Neches Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December
    Regulated Area: Waters adjacent to Neches River Front Park, Port 
Neches, TX
Clear Lake Fireworks Display, Clear Lake, Houston, TX
    Sponsor: Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Rectangle extending 500 feet East, 500 feet West; 
1000 feet North, and 1000 feet South around fireworks barge at Light 
#19 on Clear Lake
Sylvan Beach Fireworks Display, Sylvan Beach, Houston, TX
    Sponsor: City of LaPorte
    Date: 1 Day--Last of June or Early July
    Regulated Area: Rectangle Extending 250 feet East, 250 feet West; 
1000 feet North, and 1000 feet South, around fireworks barge at Sylvan 
Beach

Group Corpus Christi

Bayfest Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: Bayfest, Inc.
    Date: 2 Days--3rd Friday & Saturday in September
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina 
Levee, Corpus Christi Bay
Great Tugboat Challenge
    Sponsor: Bayfest Inc.

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    Date: 2 Days--3rd Friday & Saturday in September
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina 
Levee, Corpus Christi Bay
Buccaneer Days Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
    Date: 1 Day--Last Friday in April or First Friday in May
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina 
Levee, Corpus Christi Bay
Corpus Christi 4th of July Fireworks Display
    Sponsor: City of Corpus Christi
    Date: 1 Day--4th of July
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina 
Levee, Corpus Christi Bay
Harbor Lights
    Sponsor: City of Corpus Christi
    Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December
    Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina 
Levee, Corpus Christi Bay.

    Dated: June 1, 1998.
A.L. Gerfin, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, 8th Coast Guard Dist.
[FR Doc. 98-15901 Filed 6-15-98; 8:45 am]
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