[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 15, 2000)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 13926-13932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-6249]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100, 110, and 165

[CGD01-99-191]
RIN 2115-AA97, AA98, AE46


Temporary Regulations: SAIL BOSTON 2000, Port of Boston, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish several temporary 
regulated areas, safety and security zones, and spectator anchorages 
before, during, and after Sail Boston 2000 events in the Port of 
Boston, Massachusetts, to be held between July 10-16, 2000. These 
regulations are necessary to promote the safe navigation of vessels and 
the safety of life and property during the heavy volume of vessel 
traffic expected during this event.

DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or 
before May 1, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Boston, Attn: Waterways Management Division, 
455 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109. The Waterways Management 
Division of Marine Safety Office Boston maintains the public docket for 
this rulemaking. Comments and material received from the public, as 
well as documents, will become part of this docket and will be 
available for inspection and copying at the Coast Guard Marine Safety 
Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Brian Downey, Marine Safety 
Office Boston, Boston, MA 02109; (617) 223-3000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in 
this rulemaking by submitting comments and related material. Each 
person submitting comments should include their name and address, 
identify this notice (CGD01-99-191), the specific section of the 
proposal to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each 
comment. Comments and attachments should be submitted on 8\1/2\"  x  
11" unbound paper in a format suitable for copying and electronic 
filing. Persons requesting acknowledgement of receipt of comments 
should include a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. All 
comments submitted during the comment period will be considered by the 
Coast Guard and may change this proposal. The comment period for this 
regulation is 45 days. This time period is adequate to allow public 
comment because this event is highly publicized and coordinated with 
other Coast Guard Districts. The shortened comment period will allow 
the full 30 day publication requirement prior to the final rule 
becoming effective. Copies of this proposal will also be placed in the 
local notice to mariners.

Public Hearing

    The Coast Guard has no plans to hold a public hearing. Informal 
public meetings were held December 1 and 7, 1999, and comments raised 
have been incorporated into this document. Persons may request a public 
hearing by writing to Commander, First Coast Guard District (m) via 
Marine Safety Office Boston, at the address listed under ADDRESSES. The 
request should include reasons why a public hearing would be 
beneficial. If the Coast Guard determines that oral presentations will 
aid in this rulemaking, it will hold a public hearing at a time and 
place to be announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

    The proposed temporary regulations are for Sail Boston 2000 events 
held in Boston Harbor. These events will be held from July 10 through 
16, 2000. This rule is proposed to provide for the safety of life on 
navigable waters and to protect U.S. Navy vessels, tall ships, 
spectators, and the Port of Boston during these events. At the time of 
this notice, Sail Boston 2000 events are expected to include the 
following:

1. July 10-11: Tall Ship Rally
2. July 11: Grand Parade of Sail
3. July 11-16: Safety and Security Zones
4. July 11-16: USS JOHN F. KENNEDY and Support Vessel Visits
5. July 12-15: Public Boarding of Tall Ships
6. July 15: Boston 2000 Fireworks Extravaganza
7. July 16: Salute to USS CONSTITUTION Parade
8. July 16: Tall Ships 2000 Race Restart

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    Sail Boston 2000, Inc. is sponsoring Sail Boston 2000. The 
scheduled events will occur between July 10 and 16, 2000 in the Port of 
Boston and surrounding waters. The events will consist of a July 10 and 
11, 2000 Tall Ship Rally in Broad Sound, and a July 11, 2000 Parade of 
Sail from Broad Sound into Boston Harbor. The parade route will 
originate in Broad Sound and follow

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Boston North Channel southwesterly, passing between Deer Island and 
Long Island through President Roads and continue inbound through the 
Boston Main Channel to various berths throughout the Port of Boston 
using the Main Ship Channel. The USS CONSTITUTION will lead the Grand 
Parade of Sail. The festivities also include a July 15, 2000 fireworks 
display and a July 16, 2000 Salute to the USS CONSTITUTION. The Salute 
to the USS CONSTITUTION consists of a tall ship parade. The parade 
route will begin from various mooring sites in Boston Inner Harbor, 
transiting outbound through the Main Channel, Boston North Channel to 
Broad Sound. The USS CONSTITUTION will anchor in Spectator Anchorage K. 
No other vessels will be permitted in Spectator Anchorage K without 
permission of the Captain of the Port.
    During this same period it is expected that U.S. Navy aircraft 
carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY will be in port joining this celebration. 
The USS JOHN F. KENNEDY will be berthed at the North Jetty in the 
Marine Industrial Park, South Boston, MA.
    The Coast Guard estimates 10,000 spectator craft will attend the 
events. The proposed regulations would create temporary anchorage 
regulations, vessel movement controls through regulated areas, and 
safety and security zones. The proposed regulations would be in effect 
at various times in Boston Harbor between July 10 and 16, 2000. Vessel 
congestion, due to the anticipated large number of participating and 
spectator vessels, poses a significant threat to the safety of life. 
This proposed rulemaking is necessary to ensure the safety of life on 
the navigable waters of the United States.
    All coordinates are North American Datum (NAD) 1983.

Regulated Areas

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish three regulated areas in 
Boston Harbor that will be in effect during Sail Boston 2000 events. 
These proposed regulated areas are needed to permit unrestricted law 
enforcement vessel access to support facilities. Additionally, the 
regulated areas will protect the maritime public and participating 
vessels from possible hazards to navigation associated with the dense 
vessel traffic.
    Regulated Area A covers all waters of Broad Sound and Boston Outer 
Harbor bounded by 070 deg.52'00" W, 070 deg.57'13" W, 42 deg.17'30" N, 
and 42 deg.24'42" N including the following waterways: Nahant Bay, 
Broad Sound, Boston North Channel, Boston South Channel, Nubble 
Channel, Hull Bay, and Nantasket Roads. The area includes also all 
temporary spectator anchorages established in 33 CFR 110.T01-135-191. 
Regulated Area A would be applicable from 8 am until 6 pm on July 11, 
2000 and 8 am until 6 pm on July 16, 2000.
    Regulated Area B covers all waters of Boston Inner Harbor westward 
from a line drawn between Deer Island at position 42 deg.20'38" N, 
070 deg.57'13" W and Long Island at position 42 deg.19'51" N, 
070 deg.57'13" W including President Roads, Sculpin Ledge Channel, 
Dorchester Bay, Western Way, the Boston Main Channel, the Reserved 
Channel to the Summer Street retractile bridge, the Fort Point Channel 
to the Congress Street Bridge, the Charles River to the Gridley Locks 
at the Charles River Dam, the Mystic River to the Alford Street Bridge, 
and the Chelsea River to the McArdle Bridge. The area also includes all 
temporary spectator anchorages established in 33 CFR 110.T01-135-191. 
Regulated Area B would be applicable from 8 am on July 11, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    A fifty (50) foot safety zone around all moored tall ships is 
proposed. Regulated Area B will ensure the safety of moored tall ships 
and spectator craft.
    On July 11, 2000, following the Grand Parade of Sail, Boston Harbor 
will reopen in sequence with the movement and mooring of the final 
flotilla of tall ships. After the final flotilla of tall ships has 
passed Castle Island, vessel operators anchored in spectator anchorages 
east of Castle Island may depart for locations outside Boston Harbor. 
After the final flotilla of tall ships has safely moored, vessel 
operators may depart from the remaining established spectator 
anchorages. Vessels transiting through Boston Harbor must proceed as 
directed by on-scene Coast Guard personnel.
    On July 16, 2000, following the Salute to USS CONSTITUTION, Boston 
Harbor will reopen in sequence with the movement of the last outbound 
tall ship. After the last outbound tall ship has passed Castle Island, 
vessel operators may depart established spectator anchorages west of 
Castle Island and transit to locations within Boston Harbor, but west 
of Castle Island.
    After the last outbound tall ship has passed the Boston North 
Channel Entrance Lighted Gong Buoy ``NC'', vessel operators anchored in 
established spectator anchorages may depart for locations outside 
Boston Harbor.
    Regulated Area C is proposed as an Emergency Transit Lane from 
Boston Main Channel Light ``5'' to Charlestown Navy Yard Pier ``1'' 
extending fifty (50) yards into the outbound lane of the Boston Main 
Channel. The lane is proposed to allow unlimited access to emergency 
and law enforcement vessels.
    Regulated Area C, implementing emergency lane restrictions, would 
be enforced from 8 am until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 8 am until 6 
pm, on July 16, 2000.

Anchorage Regulations

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish temporary anchorage 
regulations for participating Sail Boston 2000 ships and spectator 
craft. 33 CFR 110.134 is temporarily suspended by this regulation and 
new spectator anchorages and regulations are temporarily established.
    The proposed anchorage regulations temporarily establish spectator 
anchorages for spectator craft or Sail Boston 2000 participant vessel 
use only. They restrict all other vessels from using these spectator 
anchorages during Sail Boston 2000 events.
    The Coast Guard proposes to establish temporary spectator 
anchorages in the vicinity of Boston North Channel, Long Island, 
President Roads, and Boston Inner Harbor. Additionally, the Coast Guard 
proposes to establish a temporary anchorage for the exclusive use of 
tall ships in Broad Sound and Mystic River. The applicable dates for 
the proposed temporary spectator anchorages are July 10 and 11, 2000 
and July 15 and 16, 2000.

Safety and Security Zones

    The Coast Guard proposes to establish temporary safety and security 
zones throughout Broad Sound and Boston Inner and Outer Harbors. During 
the July 10 and 11, 2000 Tall Ship Rally in Broad Sound, a safety zone 
encompassing all waters within a five hundred (500) yard radius from 
approximate position 42 deg.23'06" N, 070 deg.53'26" W and all tall 
ship anchorages established in 33 CFR 110.T01-135-191 is proposed.
    On July 11, 2000 from 8 am until 6 pm a three hundred (300) yard 
moving safety zone around participating tall ships is proposed for 
Broad Sound and Boston Harbor. The safety zone will ensure the safety 
of participating tall ships and spectator craft during the Grand Parade 
of Sail. On July 15, 2000 a four hundred (400) yard safety zone 
surrounding fireworks barges in Boston Inner Harbor is proposed from 8 
pm until 11 pm The safety zone will ensure the safety of spectator 
craft during the scheduled fireworks display. Fireworks will be fired 
from barges anchored northeast of Pier ``2'' in South Boston. From 8 am 
until 6 pm on July 16, 2000, a three hundred (300) yard moving

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safety zone around each participating tall ship is proposed for Boston 
Harbor and Broad Sound. The safety zone will ensure the safety of 
participating tall ships and spectator craft during the Salute to the 
USS CONSTITUTION Parade. On July 16, 2000 a three (3) square mile 
safety zone is proposed for Massachusetts Bay off of Nahant from 10 am 
until 6 pm. This three (3) square mile area will serve as the staging 
area for the Tall Ships 2000 Race Restart. The safety zone will ensure 
the safety of participating tall ships and spectator craft during the 
Tall Ships 2000 Race Restart. A three hundred (300) yard moving safety 
zone around each participating tall ship is also proposed for the Tall 
Ships 2000 Race Restart as each proceeds from its respective berth to 
the staging area.
    From 6 pm July 10, 2000 until 6 pm July 16, 2000, a five hundred 
(500) yard security zone is proposed for Boston Inner Harbor's North 
Jetty, in South Boston. The security zone will protect the moored U.S. 
naval aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY. All safety and security 
zones will be easily identifiable by patrolling Coast Guard and law 
enforcement craft.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This proposal 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. The 
Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. 
It is not significant under the regulatory policy and procedures of the 
Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, 1979). 
The economic impact of this proposed rule is expected to be so minimal 
that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory 
policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. Although this regulation 
imposes traffic restrictions in portions of Boston Harbor during the 
events, the effect of this regulation will not be significant for the 
following reasons: The regulated areas, spectator anchorages, and 
safety and security zones, will be limited in duration; and extensive 
advance notice will be made to the maritime community via Local Notice 
to Mariners, facsimile, marine safety information broadcasts, local 
Port Operators Group meetings, the Internet, and Boston area newspapers 
and media. The advance notice will permit mariners to adjust their 
plans accordingly. Additionally, these regulated areas are tailored to 
impose the least impact on maritime interests without compromising 
safety.
    Similar regulated areas and safety and security zones were 
established for Sail Boston 1992 events. Based upon the Coast Guard's 
experiences from that previous similar magnitude event, these proposed 
regulations have been narrowly tailored to impose the least impact on 
maritime interests yet provide the necessary level of safety.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), an initial 
review was conducted to determine whether this proposed rule would have 
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-
for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and 
are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with 
populations of less than 50,000.
    For the reasons stated in the Regulatory Evaluation section above, 
the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed 
rule, if adopted, will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.
    This proposed rule would affect the following entities, some of 
which might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels 
intending to transit or anchor in portions of Broad Sound and Boston 
Inner and Outer Harbors during various times from July 10 until 16, 
2000. These regulations would not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities because the Coast Guard will 
notify the public via mailings, facsimiles, Local Notice to Mariners, 
marine safety information broadcasts, local Port Operators Group 
meetings, the media, the Internet, and Boston area newspapers. In 
addition, the sponsoring organization, Sail Boston 2000, Inc., plans to 
announce event information in local newspapers, pamphlets, and 
television and radio broadcasts. The advance notice will permit 
mariners to adjust their plans accordingly. Although these regulations 
would apply to a substantial portion of the Port of Boston, areas for 
viewing the Parade of Sail, Boston 2000 Fireworks Extravaganza, Salute 
to USS CONSTITUTION, and Tall Ships 2000 Race Restart are being 
established to maximize the use of the waterways by commercial vessels 
that usually operate in the affected areas.
    Businesses, organizations, or governmental jurisdictions that 
qualify as a small entity and believe that this rule would 
significantly impact them may submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) 
explaining why they think they qualify and how and to what degree this 
rule would economically affect them.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), the Coast Guard aims to assist 
small entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can 
better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. 
If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or 
governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its 
provisions or options for compliance, please contact Lieutenant Brian 
Downey, Marine Safety Office, Boston, at (617) 223-3000.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    An analysis of this proposed rule under E.O. 13132 has determined 
that this rule does not have implications for federalism under that 
order.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
governs the issuance of Federal regulations that require unfunded 
mandates. An unfunded mandate is a regulation that requires a State, 
local or tribal government or the private sector to incur direct costs 
without the Federal Government having first provided the funds to pay 
those costs. This proposed rule would not impose an unfunded mandate.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not effect a taking of private property or 
otherwise have taking implications under E.O. 12630, Governmental 
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property 
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 
3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    An analysis of this proposed rule under E.O. 13045, Protection of 
Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks has 
determined that this rule is not an economically significant rule and 
does not concern an environmental risk to health or risk to

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safety that may disproportionately affect children.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this 
proposed rule and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraphs 34 (f, 
g, and h) of Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, this proposed rule is 
categorically excluded from further environmental documentation. A 
written ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' is available in the 
docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

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

33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

33 CFR Part 165

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR Parts 100, 110, and 165 as follows:

PART 100--MARINE EVENTS

    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233 through 1236; 49 CFR 1.46; 33 CFR 
Sec. 100.35.

    2. Add temporary Sec. 100.TO1-191 to read as follows:


Sec. 100.TO1-191  Regulated area, Broad Sound, Boston Outer Harbor, and 
Boston Inner Harbor.

    (a) Regulated Areas: All regulated area coordinates are NAD 1983.
    (1) Regulated Area A--(i) Location. The following is Regulated Area 
A: All waters of Broad Sound and Boston Outer Harbor bounded by 
070 deg.52'00" W, 070 deg.57'13" W, 42 deg.17'30" N, and 42 deg.24'42" 
N including the following waterways: Nahant Bay, Broad Sound, Boston 
North Channel, Boston South Channel, Nubble Channel, Hingham Bay, Hull 
Bay, and Nantasket Roads.
    (ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section is 
enforced from 8 am until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 8 am until 6 pm 
on July 16, 2000.
    (2) Regulated Area B--(i) Location. The following is Regulated Area 
B: Boston Inner Harbor westward from a line drawn between Deer Island 
at position 42 deg.20'38" N, 070 deg.57'13" W and Long Island at 
position 42 deg.191'51" N, 070 deg.57'13" W including President Roads, 
Sculpin Ledge Channel, Dorchester Bay, Western Way, the Boston Main 
Channel, the Reserved Channel to the Summer Street retractile bridge, 
the Fort Point Channel to the Congress Street Bridge, the Charles River 
to the Gridley Locks at the Charles River Dam, the Mystic River to the 
Alford Street Bridge, and the Chelsea River to the McArdle Bridge.
    (ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section is 
enforced from 8 am on July 11, 2000 until 6 pm on July 16, 2000.
    (3) Regulated Area C--(i) Location. The following is Regulated Area 
C: All waters from Boston Main Channel Light ``5'' to Charlestown Navy 
Yard Pier ``1'' extending fifty (50) yards into the outbound lane of 
the Boston Main Channel.
    (ii) Enforcement period. Paragraph (a)(3)(i) of this section is 
enforced from 8 am until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 8 am until 6 pm 
on July 16, 2000.
    (b) Special local regulation. (1) During the effective period, 
vessel operators transiting through regulated areas A and B shall 
proceed at no wake speeds not to exceed five miles per hour, unless 
otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port.
    (2) Vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of on-scene 
Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel 
include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on 
board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Navy, local, state, and 
federal law enforcement vessels.
    (3) After completion of the fireworks display on July 15, 2000, 
vessel operators within Regulated Area B are prohibited from passing 
outbound patrol vessels showing blue lights.
    (4) Vessel operators must remain in established spectator 
anchorages established in 33 CFR 110.T01.135-191, from 8 am, until 6 pm 
on July 11 and 16, 2000 except as authorized by the Captain of the 
Port.
    (5) Vessel operators anchored in Spectator Anchorages N, P, or Q 
established in 33 CFR 110.T01-135-191 may depart those anchorages to 
view offshore activities following the Salute to USS CONSTITUTION on 
July 16, 2000, provided they observe enforced safety zones and transit 
outside main channels. Vessel operators who cannot safely navigate 
outside of established channels must remain anchored until the channels 
are reopened to routine navigation.
    (6) Vessels, except for those participating in the Grand Parade of 
Sail and Salute to the USS CONSTITUTION or duly authorized patrol 
craft, may not enter or remain in the Reserved Channel or block access 
to any tall ship mooring sites in Regulated Area B from 8 am until 6 pm 
on July 11 and July 16, 2000 except as authorized by the Captain of the 
Port.
    (7) Vessel operators transiting the Reserved Channel during 
authorized times, not mentioned in (b)(6) of this section, must enter 
and keep to the starboard side of the channel, proceeding as directed 
by on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel. Vessel traffic shall move in 
a counterclockwise direction around the turning point established off 
the Sithe New England power plant, as marked by an appropriate on-scene 
patrol vessel. Vessel operators shall exit the Reserved Channel keeping 
to the starboard side of the channel.
    (8) Vessel operators transiting the regulated areas must maintain 
at least fifty (50) feet safe distance from all moored tall ships and 
make way for all deep draft vessel traffic underway in the regulated 
areas.
    (9) Vessels, except emergency, law enforcement, and those 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, may not transit through 
Regulated Area C, which has been designated as an Emergency Transit 
Lane.
    (c) Effective dates. This section is effective from 8 am on July 
11, 2000 until 6 pm on July 16, 2000.

PART 110--ANCHORAGE GROUNDS

    3. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471; 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 
49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 1.05-1(g).

    4. From July 10, 2000 through July 16, 2000, Sec. 110.134 is 
temporarily suspended and Sec. 110.T01-135-191 is temporarily added as 
follows:


Sec. 110.T01-135-191  Boston Harbor, Mass.

    Note:
    Mariners are cautioned that the areas established as spectator 
anchorages in this section have not been subject to any special 
survey or inspection and that charts may not show all seabed 
obstructions or the shallowest depths. In addition, the anchorages 
are in areas of substantial currents, and not all anchorages are 
over good holding ground. Mariners are advised to take appropriate 
precautions when using these temporary anchorages. These are not 
special anchorage areas. Vessels must display anchor lights, as 
required by the Inland Navigation rules.

    (a) The anchorages. All anchorages in this paragraph are applicable 
as specified. Vessel operators using the anchorages in this paragraph 
must comply with the general operational

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requirements specified in paragraph (b) of this section. All 
coordinates are NAD 1983.
    (1) Long Island Anchorage. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
East of Long Island, bounded as follows: Beginning at the southwestern 
most point of Gallups Island; then 270 deg. to Long Island; then 
southerly along the eastern shore line of Long Island to Bass Point; 
then to the northernmost point of Rainsford Island; then to Georges 
Island Gong Buoy ``6''; and then to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage ground is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (2) Castle Island Anchorage. (i) Bounded on the north by Castle 
Island and adjacent land; on the east by a line between Castle Rocks 
Fog Signal Light and Old Harbor Shoal Buoy ``2''; on the southeast by a 
line between Old Harbor Shoal Buoy ``2'' and Old Harbor Buoy ``4''; and 
on the west by a line running due north from Old Harbor Buoy ``4'' to 
the shore line at City Point.
    (ii) This anchorage ground is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (3) Explosives Anchorage. (i) In the lower harbor, bounded on the 
northeast by a line between the northeast end of Peddocks Island and 
the northeast end of Rainsford Island; on the northwest by Rainsford 
Island; on the southwest by a line between the western extremity of 
Rainsford Island and the westernmost point of Peddocks Island; and on 
the southeast by Peddocks Island.
    (ii) This anchorage ground is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (4) Tall Ship Anchorage. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. In 
the outer harbor in Broad Sound and Nahant Bay, bounded as follows: On 
the east by a line connecting Boston North Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 
``2'' on Finns Ledge to Off Rock, Littles Point, Swampscott, MA and 
bounded on the west by a line connecting approximate position 
42 deg.22'11" N, 070 deg.56'17" W and approximate position 
42 deg.24'05" N, 070 deg.57'05" W; then running from approximate 
position 42 deg.24'05" N, 070 deg.57'05" W to Bailey's Hill Nahant, MA 
then north to include Nahant Harbor and Nahant Bay.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of tall 
ships participating in the Sail Boston 2000 activities. Vessel 
movements through these areas during the periods specified, shall be 
directed by on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 16, 2000.
    (5) Mystic Anchorage. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. All 
waters in the inner harbor in the Mystic River off Charlestown, in the 
vicinity of the old Amstar and Revere Sugar docks, bounded as follows: 
By a line running along 071 deg.04'00" W extending into the river four 
hundred (400) feet from shore; then turning 100 deg. and running to the 
approximate position 071 deg.03'44" N, then running east along 
071 deg.03'44" W for four hundred (400) feet back to shore; and then 
running to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of tall 
ships participating in the Sail Boston 2000 activities. Vessel 
movements through these areas during the periods specified, shall be 
directed by on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 16, 2000.
    (6) Spectator Anchorage B. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the inner harbor along the shoreline of East Boston, east 
of the Boston Main Channel, bounded as follows: By a line from Boston 
Main Channel Light ``14'', extending northwesterly to the Main 
Channel's edge at approximate position 42 deg.22'19" N, 071 deg.02'47" 
W, then southeasterly, along Boston Main Channel's eastern edge to 
42 deg.22'39" N, 071 deg.02'33" W, and then to the southwest corner of 
Massport Pier ``1'', East Boston.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels 45 feet or less in length with superstructures not 
to exceed ten (10) feet in height.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (7) Spectator Anchorage C. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the inner harbor along the southern edge of Cashman's 
shipyard, East Boston eastward of the Main Channel, situated to provide 
a channel between it and Spectator Anchorage D, allowing access to Bird 
Island Flats, bounded as follows: beginning at 42 deg.21'32.7" N, 
071 deg.01'53" W; then 210 deg. to the northern edge of the Boston Main 
Channel; then northwesterly along Boston Main Channel's edge to 
approximate position 42 deg.21'42" N, 71 deg.02'28.4" W; then running 
to approximate position 42 deg.21'48" N, 071 deg.02'23" W; and then 
running to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
inspected small passenger vessels (certificated by the Coast Guard 
under Subchapter T and K of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations).
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (8) Spectator Anchorage D. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the inner harbor along the southwestern edge of Logan 
International Airport, East Boston, east of the Main Channel, situated 
to provide a channel between it and Spectator Anchorage C, allowing 
access to Bird Island Flats, bounded as follows: Beginning at Bird 
Island Flats Buoy ``2''; then running 224 deg. to the northern edge of 
the Boston Main Channel; then to 42 deg.21'03" N, 071 deg.01'18" W; 
then turning 024 deg. and running to the shore; and then running to the 
point of beginning at Bird Island Flats Buoy ``2.''
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels forty-five (45) feet or less in length. Spectator 
Anchorage D may not be used as an overnight anchorage from 6 pm until 6 
am for any vessels during the Sail Boston 2000 events.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable on July 11, 2000 and July 16, 
2000.
    (9) Spectator Anchorage E. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the inner harbor along the southeastern edge of Logan 
International Airport, bounded as follows: Beginning at Boston Main 
Channel Lighted Buoy ``12''; then 030 deg. and running to shore; then 
along the shore to approximate position 42 deg.20'48" N, 
071 deg.00'27.5" W; then running to approximate position 
42 deg.20'38.3" N, 071 deg.00'35.6" W; then running along the northern 
edge of the Boston Main Channel to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels with a height above water at any point not to 
exceed fifty (50) feet.
    (iii) This anchorage may not be used as an overnight anchorage 
between 6 pm and 6 am for any vessels during the Sail Boston 2000 
events.
    (iv) This paragraph is applicable July 11, 2000 and July 16, 2000.
    (10) Spectator Anchorage F. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the inner harbor along the Massport

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North Jetty, South Boston, bounded as follows: Beginning at approximate 
position 42 deg.21'05" N, 071 deg.01'54" W; then running to approximate 
position 42 deg.20'59" N, 071 deg.01'39" W; then running to 
42 deg.20'56" N, 071 deg.01'41" W; then running northwesterly along the 
face of the Massport North Jetty to the corner of the Jetty; and then 
to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels forty-five (45) feet or less in length with 
superstructures not to exceed ten (10) feet in height.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (11) Spectator Anchorage G. (i) All waters in the inner harbor 
along the Fan Pier, South Boston, situated to provide a channel between 
it and Boston Special Anchorage, allowing access to the Fort Point 
Channel, bounded and described as follows: beginning at 42 deg.21'22" 
N, 071 deg.02'50" W; then to 42 deg.21'24" N, 071 deg.02'38" W; then to 
42 deg.21'04" N, 071 deg.02'31" W; then to 42 deg.21'20" N, 
071 deg.02'26" W; then to Pier ``4'' Wreck Buoy (white and orange can, 
privately maintained); and then to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated as a special use anchorage, as 
deemed appropriate by the Captain of the Port. No vessel may anchor in 
this Anchorage without the permission of the Captain of the Port.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (12) Spectator Anchorage H. (i) All waters in the inner harbor 
bounded as follows: Beginning at the Boston Main Channel Lighted Buoy 
``6''; then to 42 deg.20'12" N, 070 deg.59'14.5" W; then to Boston Main 
Channel Lighted Buoy ``4''; and then to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels of any size.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (13) Spectator Anchorage J. (i) All waters in the inner harbor to 
include the waters between the Main Channel and Governor's Island 
Flats, bounded as follows: Beginning at 42 deg.20'12" N, 
070 deg.59'14.5" W; then to 42 deg.20'30" N, 70 deg.59'14.5" W; then to 
President Roads Anchorage Lighted Buoy ``D'', located at approximate 
position 42 deg.20'33" N, 70 deg.58'52" W then to 42 deg.20'05" N, 
070 deg.58'43.5" W; then to Boston Main Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 
``4'', located at approximate position 42 deg.20'04" N, 070 deg.59'26" 
W; and then to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
commercial fishing vessels.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (14) Spectator Anchorage K. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the inner harbor between the Main Channel and Deer Island 
Flats as follows: Beginning at a point bearing 237 deg., 522 yards from 
Deer Island Light; thence to a point bearing 254 deg., 2,280 yards from 
Deer Island Light; thence to a point bearing 261 deg., 2,290 yards from 
Deer Island Light; thence to a point bearing 278 deg., 2,438 yards from 
Deer Island Light; thence to a point bearing 319 deg., 933 yards from 
Deer Island Light; thence to a point bearing 319 deg., 666 yards from 
Deer Island Light; and thence to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is a special use anchorage, as deemed 
appropriate by the Captain of the Port. No vessel may anchor in this 
Anchorage without the permission of the Captain of the Port
    (iii) This paragraph is effective from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (15) Spectator Anchorage L. (i) In the inner harbor off the 
northwestern edge of Long Island into the entrance to Sculpin Ledge 
Channel, bounded as follows: Beginning at Boston Main Channel Lighted 
Buoy ``17''; then to 42 deg.19'40.5" N, 070 deg.57'50" W; then to 
42 deg.19'40.5" N, 070 deg.58'43.8" W; then to Boston Main Channel 
Lighted Buoy ``1''; and then to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
inspected small passenger vessels (certificated by the Coast Guard 
under Subchapter T and K of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations), 
sailing school vessels, uninspected passenger vessels, and bareboat 
charter vessels.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (16) Spectator Anchorage M. (i) All waters in the inner harbor 
along the northern edge of Spectacle Island, bounded as follows: 
Beginning at 42 deg.20'00" N, 071 deg.00'00" W; then to Boston Main 
Channel Lighted Buoy ``3''; then to Boston Main Channel Lighted Buoy 
``1''; then to 42 deg.19'40" N, 070 deg.59'57" W; and then to the point 
of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
recreational vessels of any size.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (17) Spectator Anchorage N. (i) All waters in the outer harbor 
along the western edge of the Boston North Channel bounded as follows: 
Beginning at Boston North Channel Lighted Bell Buoy ``10''; then to 
Boston North Channel Lighted Buoy ``4''; then to 42 deg.22'00" N, 
070 deg.56'24" W; then to 42 deg.21'40" N, 070 deg.56'17.5" W; then to 
42 deg.21'20.5" N, 070 deg.56'10" W; then to 42 deg.20'39" N, 
070 deg.56'38.5" W; and then to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for any latecoming spectator 
craft on hand to view the Grand Parade of Sail and Salute to USS 
CONSTITUTION Parade.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (18) Spectator Anchorage P. (i) All bearings are reflected as true. 
All waters in the outer harbor between the eastern edge of the Boston 
North Channel and Boston South Channel, bounded as follows: Beginning 
at Boston North Channel Lighted Buoy ``3''; then southeast to Boston 
South Channel Lighted Buoy ``6''; then along the northern edge of 
Boston South Channel to Boston South Channel Lighted Buoy ``10''; then 
to Boston North Channel Lighted Buoy ``PR''; then along the eastern 
edge of the Boston North Channel to the point of beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for any latecoming spectator 
craft on hand to view the Grand Parade of Sail and Salute to USS 
CONSTITUTION Parade.
    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (19) Spectator Anchorage Q. (i) All waters in the outer harbor at 
the entrance to the Boston South Channel, bounded as follows: Beginning 
at Boston North Channel Lighted Buoy ``PR''; then to Boston South 
Channel Lighted Buoy ``10''; then to Boston South Channel Buoy ``11'' 
then to 42 deg.20'15" N, 070 deg.56'23" W; and then to the point of 
beginning.
    (ii) This anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
inspected small passenger vessels (certificated by the Coast Guard 
under subchapter T and K of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations), 
sailing school vessels, uninspected passenger vessels, and bareboat 
charter vessels. Spectator Anchorage Q has one localized ledge eight 
feet deep.

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    (iii) This paragraph is applicable from 12 noon on July 10, 2000 
until 6 pm on July 11, 2000 and from 12 noon on July 15, 2000 until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (b) The regulations. The anchorages designated in paragraphs (a)(1) 
through (19) of this section are subject to the following regulations:
    (1) General Operational Requirements for all anchorages. Vessel 
operators using any of the anchorages established in this section 
shall:
    (i) Ensure their vessels are properly anchored and remain safely in 
position at anchor during marine events;
    (ii) Comply as directed by on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel. 
On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, 
and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard 
Auxiliary, U.S. Navy, local, state, and federal law enforcement 
vessels;
    (iii) Vacate anchorages after termination of their effective 
periods;
    (iv) Mark with an identifiable bouy any anchors which have been 
fouled on lobster trap lines or other obstructions if such anchors 
cannot be freed or raised.
    (v) Use only Spectator Anchorages N, P, or Q if going offshore to 
view the tall ship events occurring in Massachusetts Bay on July 11, 
2000 and July 16, 2000;
    (vi) Display anchor lights when anchoring at night in any 
anchorage;
    (vii) Not leave vessels unattended in any anchorage at any time; 
(viii) Not tie off to any buoy;
    (ix) Maintain at least twenty (20) feet of clearance if maneuvering 
between anchored vessels;
    (x) Not nest or tie off to other vessels in that anchorage;
    (xi) Not block access to designated emergency medical evacuation 
areas.
    (c) Effective dates. This section is effective from July 10, 2000 
until July 16, 2000.

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1225 and 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 49 CFR 1.46 
and 33 CFR 1.05-1(G), 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5.

    5. Add Sec. 165.TO1-191 to read as follows:


Sec. 165.TO1-191   Safety Zone: Tall Ship Rally and Grand Parade of 
Sail, Broad Sound and Boston Harbor, Boston, MA.

    (a) Location. The following are safety zones (all coordinates are 
NAD 1983): (1) All waters within a three hundred (300) yard radius of 
each vessel participating in the Grand Parade of Sail as it proceeds 
from approximate position 42 deg.24'00" N, 070 deg.52'00" W in Broad 
Sound, following the Boston North Channel and Boston Main Channel to 
various mooring sites throughout Boston Inner Harbor.
    (2) All waters within a five hundred (500) yard radius from 
approximate position 42 deg.23'06" N, 070 deg.53'26" W; and
    (3) All tall ship anchorages established in 33 CFR Sec. 110.T01-
135-191.
    (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6 pm on July 
10, 2000 until 6 p.m. on July 11, 2000.
    (c) Regulations. The following special regulation applies: Vessels, 
except those participating in the Grand Parade of Sail, and duly 
authorized patrol craft, may not transit the safety zone except as 
authorized by the Captain of the Port.
    6.Add Sec. 165.TO1-192 to read as follows:


Sec. 165.TO1-192  Safety Zone: Boston 2000 Fireworks Extravaganza, 
Boston Inner Harbor, Boston, MA.

    (a) Location. The following is a safety zone (all coordinates are 
NAD 1983): All waters within a four hundred (400) yard radius of Boston 
2000 Fireworks Extravaganza barges and attending tug boats moored at 
approximate position 42 deg.21'30" N, 071 deg.02'30" W.
    (b) Effective date. This section is effective from 8 pm until 11 
p.m. on July 15, 2000.
    (c) Regulations. The following special regulation applies: Vessels 
may not transit through the safety zone unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port.
    7. Add new Sec. 165.TO1-193 to read as follows:


Sec. 165.TO1-193  Safety Zone: Salute to USS CONSTITUTION Parade, 
Boston Harbor, Boston, MA.

    (a) Location. The following are safety zones (all coordinates are 
NAD 1983): (1) all waters within a three hundred (300) yard radius of 
the USS CONSTITUTION anchored at approximate position 42 deg.20'24" N, 
071 deg.58'14" W.
    (2) A moving safety zone within a three hundred (300) yard radius 
of all vessels participating in the Salute to the USS CONSTITUTION as 
they proceed from their various Boston Inner Harbor mooring sites 
transiting outbound using the Boston Main Channel and Boston North 
Channel to the Tall Ship 2000 Restart in Broad Sound established in 33 
CFR 165.T01-194. The zone also includes all temporary spectator 
anchorages established in 33 CFR 110.T01-135-191.
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 8 am until 6 
pm on July 16, 2000.
    (c) Regulations. The following special regulation applies: Vessels, 
except for those participating in the Salute to USS CONSTITUTION and 
duly authorized patrol craft, may not enter or remain in the safety 
zone except as authorized by the Captain of the Port.
    8. Add Sec. 165.TO1-194 to read as follows:


Sec. 165.TO1-194  Safety Zone: Tall Ships 2000 Race Restart, 
Massachusetts Bay, Boston, MA.

    (a) Location. The following is a safety zone (all coordinates are 
NAD 1983): All waters in a three (3) square mile area in Massachusetts 
Bay bounded as follows: Beginning at 42 deg.27'12" N, 070 deg.40'00" W; 
thence to 42 deg.27'12" N, 070 deg.36'00" W; thence to 42 deg.24'06" N, 
070 deg.36'00" W; thence to 42 deg.24'06" N, 070 deg.40'00" W; and 
thence to the point of beginning.
    (b) Effective period. This section is effective from 10 am on until 
6 pm on July 16, 2000.
    (c) Regulations. The following regulation applies: Vessels, except 
for those participating in the Tall Ships 2000 Race Restart, and duly 
authorized patrol craft, may not enter or remain in the safety zone 
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except as authorized by the Captain of the Port.
    9. Add Sec. 165.TO1-195 to read as follows:


Sec. 165.TO1-195  Security Zone: USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, North Jetty, 
Boston Harbor, Boston, MA.

    (a) Location. The following is a security zone (all coordinates are 
NAD 1983): All waters of Boston inner harbor at the North Jetty, South 
Boston, bounded as follows: Beginning at 42 deg.20'53" N, 
071 deg.01'34" W; thence to 42 deg.20'56" N, 071 deg.01'32" W; along 
the western edge of Boston Harbor South Channel thence to 42 deg.20'51" 
N, 071 deg.01'23" W; thence to 42 deg.20'49" N, 071 deg.01'24" W; then 
running along the pier face to the point of beginning.
    (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6 pm on July 
10, 2000 until 6 pm on July 16, 2000.
    (c) Regulations. The following special regualtion applies: Vessels 
may not enter the security zone except unless authorized by the Captain 
of the Port.

    Dated: February 29, 2000.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
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