[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 14, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37281-37285]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-15009]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100, 110 and 165

[CGD01-99-203]
RIN 2115-AA98, AA 84, AE46


Temporary Regulations: OPSAIL 2000, Port of New London, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary final rule. --

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary regulations in 
Niantic Bay, Long Island Sound, the Thames River, and New London Harbor 
for OPSAIL 2000 Connecticut activities. This action is necessary to 
provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during OPSAIL 2000 
Connecticut. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in 
portions of Niantic Bay, Long Island Sound, the Thames River, and New 
London Harbor.

DATES: This temporary rule is effective from 6 a.m., on July 11, 2000 
until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments and related material received from the public, as 
well as documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the 
docket, are part of docket [CGD01-99-203] and are available for 
inspection or copying at Coast Guard Group/Marine Safety Office Long 
Island Sound, 120 Woodward Ave., New Haven, CT 06512-3698, in the 
Readiness/Support Department.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Master Chief Kenneth G. Dolan, Group/
MSO Long Island Sound, New Haven, Connecticut, (203) 468-4429.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    On March 28, 2000 we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled ``Temporary Regulations:

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OPSAIL 2000, Port of New London, CT'' in the Federal Register (65 FR 
16358). We received 1 letter commenting on the proposed rule. No public 
hearing was requested, and none was held.

Background and Purpose

    The temporary regulations are for OPSAIL 2000 Connecticut events in 
Niantic Bay, Long Island Sound and New London Harbor. These events will 
be held on July 11-12, 2000. The rule will provide for the safety of 
life and property on navigable waters.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    Only one letter was received by Group/MSO Long Island Sound 
concerning the lack of a plan in the rulemaking and the Marine Permit 
Application Transmittal Form and the Connecticut Coastal Consistency 
Review Form for minimization of water pollution from litter and 
sanitary wastes. The issues raised in the comment are outside the scope 
of this rulemaking. However, the issue of water pollution is being 
addressed in the marine permit process and the coastal zone management 
consistency certification process. Participants and spectators are 
reminded that it is a violation of federal law to dump plastic, trash 
or sewage within three nautical miles of shore. Marine waste pump-out 
facilities are available in the Niantic Bay/New London Harbor area and 
are listed in the State of Connecticut ``Boater's Guide''.
    Some minor adjustments in the coordinates of Anchorage Area J and 
Anchorage I/Safety Zone 1 have been made.

Discussion of Temporary Rule

    Operation Sail, Inc. is sponsoring a Parade of Tall Ships into New 
London Harbor. The Tall Ships and participating vessels will be at 
anchorage in Niantic Bay on July 11, 2000. On July 12, 2000, the Tall 
Ships and participating vessels will transit from Niantic Bay via Long 
Island Sound and the Thames River Federal Channel to the Port of New 
London. The Coast Guard expects a minimum of 5,000 spectator craft for 
this event. The temporary regulations create vessel movement controls, 
safety zones and temporary anchorage regulations. The regulations will 
be in effect at various times in Niantic Bay, Long Island Sound and New 
London Harbor during July 11 and 12, 2000. The vessel congestion due to 
the large number of participating and spectator vessels poses a 
significant threat to the safety of life and property. This temporary 
rulemaking is necessary to ensure the safety of life and property on 
the navigable waters of the United States.

Regulated Areas

    The Coast Guard is establishing one temporary regulated area in 
Niantic Bay during July 11-12, 2000. This temporary Regulated Area A is 
needed to protect the maritime public and participating vessels from 
possible hazards to navigation associated with the overnight anchoring 
of a large number of Tall Ships and their departure prior to the 
beginning of the Parade of Tall Ships into New London Harbor on July 
12, 2000.
    Regulated Area A includes all waters of Niantic Bay located on Long 
Island Sound within the following boundaries: Beginning at a point 300 
yards, bearing 203 deg.(T from Wigwam Rock 41 deg.18'53"N, 
072 deg.11'48" W (NAD 1983), then to 41 deg.18'53" N, 072 deg.10'38" W 
(NAD 1983), then to 41 deg.16'40" N, 072 deg.10'38" W (NAD 1983), then 
to 41 deg.16'40" N, 072 deg.11'48" W (NAD 1983). This proposed area 
will be used as an anchorage area for vessels participating in the 
Parade of Tall Ships on July 12, 2000. This proposed regulated area is 
effective from 6 a.m., July 11, 2000 until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000. 
Vessels transiting Regulated Area A must do so at no wake speed or at 
speeds not to exceed 6 knots, whichever is less. Vessels transiting 
Regulated Area A must not maneuver within 100 yards of a Tall Ship or 
other vessel participating in OPSAIL 2000, unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port or the Captain of the Port's on-scene 
representative.

Anchorage Regulations

    The Coast Guard is establishing temporary Anchorage Regulations for 
participating OPSAIL 2000 vessels and spectator craft. Current 
Anchorage Regulations in 33 CFR 110.147 will be temporarily suspended 
by this regulation and other Anchorage Grounds will be temporarily 
established.
    The temporary anchorage regulations designate selected current or 
temporarily established Anchorage Grounds for spectator or OPSAIL 2000 
participant vessel use only. They restrict all other vessels from using 
these anchorage grounds during various portions of the OPSAIL 2000 
event. The anchorage grounds are needed to provide viewing areas for 
spectator vessels while maintaining a clear parade route for the 
participating OPSAIL vessels and to protect boaters and spectator 
vessels from the hazards associated with the Parade of Tall Ships.
    The Coast Guard will temporarily suspend Anchorage Area C (see 33 
CFR Sec. 110.147(3)), and redesignate it as Anchorage Area G, 
exclusively for spectator vessels exceeding 50 feet in length, carrying 
passengers for the viewing of the Tall Ships parade. Anchorage Area G 
will be established from 7:30 a.m., until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000. The 
Coast Guard will temporarily establish Anchorage Area H in Niantic Bay 
exclusively for the vessels participating in the Parade of Tall Ships. 
Anchorage Area H in Niantic Bay will be established from 6 a.m., on 
July 11, 2000 until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000. Anchorage Area H is the 
same area designated as Regulated Area A. Therefore, within this area, 
vessels other than those participating in OPSAIL 2000 may not anchor 
and must transit at reduced speeds staying at least 100 yards away from 
any OPSAIL 2000 vessel. The Coast Guard will temporarily establish 
Anchorage Area I in the Thames River in the vicinity of the State Pier 
exclusively for vessels who have participated in the Parade of Tall 
Ships. Anchorage Area I will be established from 7:30 a.m., on July 12, 
2000 until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000. The Coast Guard will temporarily 
establish Anchorage Area J exclusively for spectator vessels exceeding 
50 feet in length carrying passengers for the viewing of the Tall Ships 
parade. Anchorage Area J includes all waters of the Thames River 
southward of New London Harbor, on the east side of the Federal Channel 
within the following boundaries: Beginning at a point bearing 
245 deg.T, 480 yards from Eastern Point 41 deg.19'03"N, 072 deg.04'48" 
W (NAD 1983), then to position 41 deg.19'04" N, 072 deg.04'33" W (NAD 
1983), then to position 41 deg.18'42" N, 072 deg.04'30" W (NAD 1983), 
then to position 41 deg.18'40" N,072 deg.04'45" W (NAD 1983). Anchorage 
Area J will be established from 7:30 a.m., until 5 p.m., on July 12, 
2000.

Safety Zones

    The Coast Guard will establish two safety zones in the waters of 
Long Island Sound and New London Harbor. Safety Zone 1 includes all 
waters of the Thames River in New London Harbor, in the vicinity of the 
State Pier within the following boundaries: Beginning at a point 
located on the west shore line of the Thames River 25 yards below the 
Thames River Railroad Bridge, position 41 deg.21'46" N, 072 deg.05'23" 
W (NAD 1983), then to position 41 deg.21'46" N, 072 deg.05'16" W (NAD 
1983), then south along the western limit of the Federal Channel to 
position 41 deg.20'37" N, 072 deg.05'8.7" W (NAD 1983), then to 
position 41 deg.20'37" N, 072 deg.05'33" W (NAD 1983), then along the 
shoreline to position 41 deg.21'46" N, 072 deg.05'23" W (NAD 1983). 
This safety

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zone will be used as a mooring and turning area for the Parade of Tall 
Ships at the conclusion of the parade and is effective from 7:30 a.m., 
on July 12, 2000, until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000. Safety Zone 1 
consists of the same area as Anchorage I.
    Safety Zone 2 covers all waters of the Thames River within the 
following boundaries: Beginning at the east side of the Federal Channel 
at the Thames River Rail Road Bridge in the Port of New London, in 
position 41 deg.21'47.0" N, 072 deg.05'14.0" W (NAD 1983), then 
southward along the east side of the Federal Channel to the New London 
Harbor Channel Lighted Buoy ``2'' (LLNR 21790) in approximate position 
41 deg.17'38" N, 072 deg.04'40" W (NAD 1983), then to Bartlett Reef 
Lighted Bell Buoy ``4'' (LLNR 21065) in approximate position 
41 deg.15'38" N, 072 deg.08'22" W (NAD 1983), then south to Bartlett 
Reef Lighted Buoy ``1'' (LLNR 21065) in approximate position 
41 deg.16'28" N, 072 deg.07'54" W (NAD 1983), then to an area located, 
bearing 192 deg.T, approximately 325 yards from Rapid Rock Buoy ``R'' 
(LLNR 21770) 41 deg.17'07" N, 072 deg.06'09" W (NAD 1983), then to 
position 41 deg.18'04" N, 072 deg.04'50" W, (NAD 1983), which meets the 
west side of the Federal Channel, then along the west side of the 
Federal Channel to the Thames River Railroad Bridge in the Port of New 
London, in the position 41 deg.21'46" N, 072 deg.05'23" W (NAD 1983). 
This area will be used for the parade route of Tall Ships and is 
effective from 7:30 a.m., on July 12, 2000, until 5 p.m., on July 12, 
2000. No vessel may transit within Safety Zones 1 or 2 unless 
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, 
or his on-scene representative.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This temporary 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.
    Although this regulation prevents traffic from transiting a portion 
of Long Island Sound, Niantic Bay, and the Thames River during the 
events, the effect of this regulation will not be significant for the 
following reasons: The limited duration that the regulated areas will 
be in effect, mariners will be able to transit around these areas and 
the extensive advance notifications that will be made to the maritime 
community via the Local Notice to Mariners, facsimile, marine 
information broadcasts, local area committee meetings, and New London 
area newspapers. Mariners will be able to adjust their plans 
accordingly based on the extensive advance information. Additionally, 
these regulated areas have been narrowly tailored to impose the least 
impact on maritime interests yet provide the level of safety deemed 
necessary.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), we 
considered whether this rule would 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 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 rule will not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. This temporary rule will affect the following entities, some 
of which might be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels 
intending to transit through Niantic Bay, portions of Long Island Sound 
and New London Harbor during various times from July 11-12, 2000. 
Although these regulations apply to a substantial portion of Niantic 
Bay and New London Harbor, designated areas for viewing the Parade of 
Sail have been established to allow for maximum use of the waterways by 
commercial tour boats that usually operate in the affected areas. 
Vessels, including commercial traffic, will be able to transit around 
the designated areas. At no time will the Port of New London be closed 
to commercial traffic. Before the effective period, the Coast Guard 
will make notifications to the public via mailings, facsimiles, the 
Local Notice to Mariners and use of the sponsors Internet site. In 
addition, the sponsoring organization, OPSAIL, Inc., is planning to 
publish information of the event in local newspapers, pamphlets, and 
television and radio broadcasts.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offered to assist small 
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate 
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. No 
assistance was requested. Small businesses may send comments on the 
actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine 
compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and 
Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small 
Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these 
actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small 
business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast 
Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

Collection of Information

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

Federalism

    We have analyzed this temporary rule under E.O. 13132 and have 
determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism 
under that Order.

Unfunded Mandates

    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's having first provided the funds to pay 
those costs. This temporary rule will not impose an unfunded mandate.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will 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 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

    We have analyzed this rule under E.O. 13405, Protection of Children 
from Environmental Health Risks and Safety

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Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not 
concern an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

Environment

    The Coast Guard considered the environmental impact of this 
temporary rule and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraphs 34(f 
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 
for inspection or copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects

33 CFR 100

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

33 CFR 110

    Anchorage grounds.

33 CFR 165

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

Temporary Regulation

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

PART 100--[AMENDED]

    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 
100.35.


    2. Add temporary Sec. 100.35T01-203 to read as follows:


Sec. 100.35T01-203  Special Local Regulations: OPSAIL 2000 CT, Long 
Island Sound and the Thames River, Connecticut.

    (a) Regulated Area A Location. All waters of Niantic Bay located on 
Long Island Sound within the following boundaries: beginning at a point 
300 yards, bearing 203 deg.T from Wigwam Rock 41 deg.18'53" N, 
072 deg.11'48" W (NAD 1983), then to 41 deg.18'53" N, 072 deg.10'38" W 
(NAD 1983), then to 41 deg.16'40" N, 072 deg.10'38" W (NAD 1983), then 
to 41 deg.16'40" N, 072 deg.11'48" W (NAD 1983).
    (b) Special local regulations. (1) Vessels transiting Area A must 
do so at no wake speed or at speeds not to exceed 6 knots, whichever is 
less.
    (2) Vessels transiting Area A must not maneuver within 100 yards of 
a Tall Ship or an OPSAIL participating vessel unless they are 
specifically authorized to do so by Coast Guard Captain of the Port, 
Long Island Sound, or his on-scene representative.
    (c) Effective period. This section is effective from 6 a.m., July 
11, 2000 until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000.

PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

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

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


    4. From July 11, 2000 through July 12, 2000, Sec. 110.147 is 
amended as follows:
    a. Paragraph (a)(3) is temporarily suspended and new paragraphs 
(a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9) and (a)(10) are temporarily added.


Sec. 110.147  New London Harbor, Conn.

    (6) * * *
    (7) Anchorage Area G. In the Thames River southward of New London 
Harbor, bounded by lines connecting a point bearing 100 deg., 450 yards 
from New London Harbor Light, a point bearing 270 deg., 575 yards from 
New London Ledge Light (latitude 41 deg.;18'21" N., longitude 
72 deg.04'41" W.), and a point bearing 270 deg., 1450 yards from New 
London Ledge Light. From 7:30 a.m., on July 12, 2000 through 5 p.m., on 
July 12, 2000, this anchorage is designated for the exclusive use of 
spectator vessels exceeding 50 feet in length carrying passengers for 
the viewing of the Tall Ships parade
    (8) Anchorage Area H. All waters of Niantic Bay located on Long 
Island Sound within the following boundaries: beginning at a point 300 
yards, bearing 203Tfrom Wigwam Rock 41 deg.18'53"N, 072 deg.11'48"W 
(NAD 1983), then to 41 deg.18'53"N, 072 deg.10'38"W (NAD 1983), then to 
41 deg.16'40"N, 072 deg.10'38"W (NAD 1983), then to 41 deg.16'40"N, 
072 deg.11'48"W (NAD 1983). From 6 a.m., July 11, 2000 until 5 p.m., on 
July 12, 2000, this anchorage is designated exclusively for the use of 
vessels participating in the Parade of Tall Ships into New London 
Harbor on July 12, 2000.
    (9) Anchorage I. All waters of the Thames River in New London 
Harbor, in the vicinity of the State Pier within the following 
boundaries: beginning at a point located on the west shore line of the 
Thames River 25 yards below the Thames River Railroad Bridge, position 
41 deg.21'46"N, 072 deg.05'23" W (NAD 1983), then to position 
41 deg.21'46"N, 072 deg.05'16" W (NAD 1983), then south along the 
western limit of the Federal Channel to position 41 deg.20'37"N, 
072 deg.05'8.7"W (NAD 1983), then to position 41 deg.20'37"N, 
072 deg.05'33"W (NAD 1983), then along the shoreline to position 
41 deg.21'46"N, 072 deg.05'23"W (NAD 1983). From 7:30 a.m., on July 12, 
2000 through 5 p.m. on July 12, 2000, this anchorage is designated for 
the exclusive use of vessels participating in the Parade of Tall Ships 
into New London Harbor.
    (10) Anchorage J. All waters of the Thames River southward of New 
London Harbor, on the east side of the Federal Channel within the 
following boundaries: beginning at a point bearing 245 deg.T, 480 yards 
from Eastern Point 41 deg.19'03"N, 072 deg.04'48"W (NAD 1983), then to 
position 41 deg.19'04"N, 072 deg.04'33"W (NAD 1983), then to position 
41 deg.18'42"N, 072 deg.04'30"W (NAD 1983), then to position 
41 deg.18'40"N, 072 deg.04'45"W (NAD 1983). This area is designated for 
the exclusive use of commercial vessels greater than 50 feet in length 
carrying passengers for the viewing of the Tall Ships parade from 7:30 
a.m., on July 12, 2000, until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000.
* * * * *

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

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


    6. Add temporary Sec. 165.T01-203 to read as follows:


Sec. 165.T01-203  Safety Zones: OPSAIL 2000, Port of New London, 
Connecticut.

    (a) The following areas are established as safety zones:
    (1) Safety Zone 1. Includes all waters of the Thames River in New 
London Harbor, in the vicinity of the State Pier within the following 
boundaries: beginning at a point located on the west shore line of the 
Thames River 25 yards below the Thames River Railroad Bridge, position 
41 deg.21'46"N, 072 deg.05'23"W (NAD 1983), then south along the 
western limit of the Federal Channel to position 41 deg.20'37"N, 
072 deg.05'8.7"W (NAD 1983), then to position 41 deg.20'37"N, 
072 deg.05'33"W (NAD 1983), then along the shoreline to position 
41 deg.21'46"N, 072 deg.05'23"W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will be 
used as a mooring and turning area for the Parade of Tall Ships at the 
conclusion of the parade from 7:30 a.m., on July 12, 2000 until 5 p.m., 
on July 12, 2000.
    (2) Safety Zone 2. Includes waters of the Thames River within the 
following boundaries: beginning at the east side of the Federal Channel 
at the Thames River Rail Road Bridge in the Port of

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New London, in position 41 deg.21'47.0"N, 072 deg.05'14.0"W (NAD 1983), 
then southward along the east side of the Federal Channel to the New 
London Harbor Channel Lighted Buoy ``2'' (LLNR 21790) in approximate 
position 41 deg.17'38"N, 072 deg.04'40"W (NAD 1983), then to Bartlett 
Reef Lighted Bell Buoy ``4'' (LLNR 21065) in approximate position 
41 deg.15'38"N, 072 deg.08'22"W (NAD 1983), then south to Bartlett Reef 
Lighted Buoy ``1'' (LLNR 21065) in approximate position 41 deg.16'28"N, 
072 deg.07'54"W (NAD 1983), then to an area located, bearing 192 deg.T, 
approximately 325 yards from Rapid Rock Buoy ``R'' (LLNR 21770) 
41 deg.17'07"N, 072 deg.06'09"W (NAD 1983), then to position 
41 deg.18'04"N, 072 deg.04'50"W, (NAD 1983), which meets the west side 
of the Federal Channel, then along the west side of the Federal Channel 
to the Thames River Railroad Bridge in the Port of New London, in the 
position 41 deg.21'46"N, 072 deg.05'23"W (NAD 1983). This safety zone 
will be used for the parade route of Tall Ships from 7:30 a.m., on July 
12, 2000, until 5 p.m., on July 12, 2000.
    (b) No vessel may transit within Safety Zone 1 or 2 without the 
express authorization of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Long 
Island Sound, or his on-scene representative. All persons and vessels 
shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the 
Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel 
comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. 
Upon being hailed by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the 
operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed.
    (c) This section is applicable from 7:30 a.m. on July 12, 2000, 
until 5 p.m. on July 12, 2000.

    Dated: June 8, 2000.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
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