[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 56 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15997-16004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-7077]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD01-00-221]
RIN 2115-AA97


Safety Zone: New York Harbor, Western Long Island Sound, East 
River, and Hudson River Fireworks

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing ten permanent safety zones for 
fireworks displays located in the Port of New York/New Jersey, 
expanding the size of one current safety zone, and modifying effective 
times and notice requirements of existing permanent safety zones. This 
action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable 
waters during the events. This action establishes permanent exclusion 
areas that are only active prior to the start of the fireworks display 
until shortly after the fireworks display is completed, and is intended 
to restrict vessel traffic in the affected waterways, expand the 
effective times of the zones to allow for earlier displays during 
daylight savings time, and to require one sign that may be used for 
displays from a barge or onshore.

DATES: This rule is effective April 23, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as 
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, 
are part of docket (CGD01-00-221) and are available for inspection or 
copying at Waterways Oversight Branch Coast Guard Activities New York, 
212 Coast Guard Drive, room 204, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant M. Day, Waterways Oversight 
Branch, Coast Guard Activities New York, (718) 354-4012.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    On December 13, 2000, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled Safety Zone: New York Harbor, Western Long Island 
Sound, East River, and Hudson River Fireworks in the Federal Register 
(65 FR 77839). We received no letters commenting on the proposed rule. 
No public hearing was requested and none was held.

Background and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is establishing ten permanent safety zones that 
will be activated for fireworks displays occurring throughout the year 
that are not held on an annual basis but are normally held in one of 
these ten locations. The ten locations are south of Ellis Island, 
Rockaway Beach, and Rockaway Inlet in New York Harbor, Larchmont Harbor 
in western Long Island Sound, Pier 16 and Newtown Creek on the East 
River, Pier 54 and Pier 84, Manhattan, Peekskill Bay, and Jersey City 
on the Hudson River. The Coast Guard is also expanding the diameter of 
the current safety zone west of Pier 90, on the Hudson River, to 360 
yards from the current 300 yards. The Coast Guard received 17 
applications for fireworks displays in these new areas from 1999 to 
2000. In 1997, the Coast Guard received four applications for fireworks 
displays in these locations. In the past, temporary safety zones were 
established with limited notice for preparation by the U.S. Coast Guard 
and limited opportunity for public comment. Establishing permanent 
safety zones by notice and comment rulemaking at least gave the public 
the opportunity to comment on the zone locations, size, and length of 
time the zones will be active. The Coast Guard has promulgated safety 
zones for fireworks displays at all 11 areas in the past and we have 
not received notice of any impact to waterway traffic resulting from 
the zones' enaction. Marine traffic will still be able to transit 
around the safety zones because all of the zones prohibit vessels from 
entering only the zones themselves. Additionally, vessels will not be 
precluded from mooring at or getting underway from commercial or 
recreational piers in the vicinity of the safety zones. This rule will 
also move the zone effective time back two hours so that zones are 
enacted beginning at 6 p.m. versus 8 p.m. The safety zone termination 
time remains the same. Finally, the rule will only require one sign 
reading ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY.'' The current regulations require a 
sign that reads ``FIREWORKS BARGE'' for displays from barges, and a 
separate sign that reads ``FIREWORKS SITE'' for displays from shore. 
The sign dimensions and letter requirements remain the same.
    This rule revises 33 CFR 165.168 by adding ten permanent safety 
zones to the 24 existing ones, expanding the diameter of the safety 
zone west of Pier 90, on the Hudson River, to 360 yards from the 
current 300 yards, expanding the effective time of the zones to allow 
for earlier displays during Daylight Savings Time, and simplifying the 
requirements for signs used as on-scene notification.
    The sizes of these safety zones were determined using National Fire 
Protection Association and New York City Fire Department standards for 
6 to 12 inch mortars fired from a barge, combined with the Coast 
Guard's knowledge of tide and current conditions in these areas. Barge 
locations and mortar sizes were adjusted to try and ensure the safety 
zone locations will not interfere with any known marinas or piers. The 
earlier effective time for the zones will allow for earlier fireworks 
displays during Daylight Savings Time. The new sign requirements are to 
make it easier for the fireworks companies to make on-scene 
notifications. The 11 safety zones are:

New York Harbor

    The first safety zone includes all waters of Upper New York Bay 
within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.41'39.9" N 074 deg.02'33.7" W (NAD 1983), about 260 yards south 
of Ellis Island. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a 
portion of Upper New York Bay and is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. 
Marine traffic will still be able to transit through Anchorage Channel 
as it is unaffected by this zone. Additionally, vessels will still be 
able to anchor in Federal Anchorage No. 20-B, to the north, and 20-C, 
to the south of the

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safety zone. The Captain of the Port does not anticipate any negative 
impact on vessel traffic due to this safety zone.
    The second safety zone includes all waters of the Atlantic Ocean 
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.34'28.2" N 073 deg.50'00.0" W (NAD 1983), off Beach 116th 
Street. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a portion of 
the Atlantic Ocean and is needed to protect boaters from the hazards 
associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. Marine 
traffic will still be able to transit through the Atlantic Ocean near 
Rockaway Beach. Additionally, vessels will not be precluded from 
mooring at or getting underway from recreational piers in the vicinity 
of the zone and there are no commercial facilities in the vicinity of 
the zone. The Captain of the Port does not anticipate any negative 
impact on vessel traffic due to this safety zone.
    The third safety zone includes all waters of Rockaway Inlet within 
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.34'19.1" N 073 deg.54'43.5" W (NAD 1983), about 1,200 yards 
south of Point Breeze. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting 
a portion of Rockaway Inlet and is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. 
Marine traffic will still be able to transit through Rockaway Inlet. 
Additionally, vessels will not be precluded from mooring at or getting 
underway from recreational piers in the vicinity of the zone and there 
are no commercial facilities in the vicinity of the zone. The Captain 
of the Port does not anticipate any negative impact on vessel traffic 
due to this safety zone.

Western Long Island Sound

    The safety zone includes all waters of Larchmont Harbor within a 
240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.55'21.8" N 073 deg.44'21.7" W (NAD 1983), about 540 yards north 
of Umbrella Rock. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a 
portion of Larchmont Harbor and is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. 
Recreational traffic will still be able to transit through the western 
100 yards and eastern 40 yards of the 620-yard wide Larchmont Harbor. 
There are currently no commercial facilities in Larchmont Harbor. 
Additionally, vessels will not be precluded from mooring at or getting 
underway from any piers in the vicinity of the safety zone. The Captain 
of the Port does not anticipate any negative impact on vessel traffic 
due to this safety zone.

East River

    The first safety zone includes all waters of the East River within 
a 180-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.42'12.5" N 074 deg.00'02.0" W (NAD 1983), about 200 yards east 
of Pier 16. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a portion 
of the East River and is needed to protect boaters from the hazards 
associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. Vessel 
traffic will be able to transit through the eastern 140 yards of the 
490-yard wide East River during the event. Additionally, vessels will 
not be precluded from mooring at or getting underway from any piers in 
the vicinity of the safety zone.
    The second safety zone includes all waters of the East River within 
a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.44'24.0" N 073 deg.58'00.0" W (NAD 1983), about 785 yards south 
of Belmont Island. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a 
portion of the East River and is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. 
Recreational and non-deep draft commercial vessel traffic will be able 
to transit through the western 160 yards of the 910-yard wide East 
River during the event. This safety zone will close this portion of the 
East River for vessels that must use the Poorhouse Flats Range. This 
range marks the area where the 35-foot deep main channel crosses from 
the west side of the river to the east side of the river. The Poorhouse 
Flats Range marks the best water in this crossover. But the Coast Guard 
will minimize any negative impact from this safety zone by ensuring 
that this zone is not effective during slack tide, which is typically 
when vessels that must use the Poorhouse Flats Range to transit this 
portion of the East River. Additionally, vessels will not be precluded 
from mooring at or getting underway from any piers in the vicinity of 
the safety zone.

Hudson River

    The first safety zone includes all waters of the Hudson River 
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.44'31" N 074 deg.01'00" W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards west of 
Pier 54. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a portion of 
the Hudson River and is needed to protect boaters from the hazards 
associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. Marine 
traffic will still be able to transit through the western 170 yards of 
the 885-yard wide Hudson River during the event. Additionally, vessels 
will not be precluded from mooring at or getting underway from any 
piers in the vicinity of the safety zone. The Captain of the Port does 
not anticipate any negative impact on vessel traffic due to this safety 
zone.
    The second safety zone includes all waters of the Hudson River 
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.45'56.9" N 074 deg.00'25.4" W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards west 
of Pier 84. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a portion 
of the Hudson River and is needed to protect boaters from the hazards 
associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. Marine 
traffic will still be able to transit through the western 165 yards of 
the 875-yard wide Hudson River during the event. Additionally, vessels 
will not be precluded from mooring at or getting underway from any 
piers in the vicinity of the safety zone. The Captain of the Port does 
not anticipate any negative impact on vessel traffic due to this safety 
zone.
    The third safety zone includes all waters of Peekskill Bay within a 
360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
41 deg.17'16" N 073 deg.56'18" W (NAD 1983), about 670 yards north of 
Travis Point. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting a 
portion of Peekskill Bay and is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. 
Marine traffic will still be able to transit through Peekskill Bay 
Channel during the event. Additionally, vessels will not be precluded 
from mooring at or getting underway from any piers in the vicinity of 
the safety zone. The Captain of the Port does not anticipate any 
negative impact on vessel traffic due to this safety zone.
    The fourth safety zone includes all waters of the Hudson River 
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.42'37.3" N 074 deg.01'41.6" W (NAD 1983), about 420 yards east 
of Morris Canal Little Basin. The safety zone prevents vessels from 
transiting a portion of the Hudson River and is needed to protect 
boaters from the hazards associated with fireworks launched from a 
barge in the area. Marine traffic will still be able to transit through 
the eastern 535 yards of the 1,215-yard wide Hudson River during the 
event. Additionally, vessels will not be precluded from mooring at or 
getting underway from any piers in the vicinity of the safety zone. The 
Captain of the

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Port does not anticipate any negative impact on vessel traffic due to 
this safety zone.
    The fifth safety zone includes all waters of the Hudson River 
within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.46'11.8" N 074 deg.00'14.8" W (NAD 1983), about 375 yards west 
of Pier 90, Manhattan. The safety zone prevents vessels from transiting 
a portion of the Hudson River and is needed to protect boaters from the 
hazards associated with fireworks launched from a barge in the area. 
Marine traffic will still be able to transit through the western 160 
yards of the 895-yard wide Hudson River during the event. This will 
expand the diameter of the current safety zone (Sec. 165.168(d)(4)) 
from 300 yards to 360 yards. This expanded safety zone will only be 
authorized when it will not interfere with vessel traffic at the New 
York Passenger Ship Terminal. Normally, this safety zone is established 
in conjunction with a passenger ship arrival or departure from Pier 88, 
90, or 92. Additionally, vessels will not be precluded from mooring at 
or getting underway from any piers in the vicinity of the safety zone. 
The Captain of the Port does not anticipate any negative impact on 
vessel traffic due to this safety zone.
    The Coast Guard does not know the actual dates that these safety 
zones will be activated at this time. Coast Guard Activities New York 
will give notice of the activation of each safety zone by all 
appropriate means to provide the widest publicity among the affected 
segments of the public. This will include publication in the Local 
Notice to Mariners. Marine information and facsimile broadcasts may 
also be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the 
event is scheduled to begin, to notify the public. The Coast Guard 
expects that the notice of the activation of each permanent safety zone 
in this rulemaking will normally be made between thirty and fourteen 
days before the zone is actually activated. Fireworks barges used in 
the locations stated in this rulemaking will also have a sign on the 
port and starboard side of the barge labeled ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY''. 
This will provide on-scene notice that the safety zone the fireworks 
barge is located in is or will be activated on that day. This sign will 
consist of 10" high by 1.5" wide red lettering on a white background. 
Displays launched from shore sites will have a sign labeled 
``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY'' with the same size requirements. There will 
also be a Coast Guard patrol vessel on scene 30 minutes before the 
display is scheduled to start until 15 minutes after its completion to 
enforce each safety zone.
    The effective period for each safety zone is from 6 p.m. (e.s.t.) 
to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.). This is two hours earlier than the current 
regulations and is to allow for earlier fireworks displays during 
Daylight Savings Time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or 
transit through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized 
by the Captain of the Port New York, or designated Coast Guard patrol 
personnel on scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23. Generally, 
blanket permission to enter, remain in, or transit through these safety 
zones will be given except for the 45-minute period that a Coast Guard 
patrol vessel is present.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    The Coast Guard received no letters commenting on the proposed 
rulemaking. No changes were made to this rulemaking.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This 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. The 
Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it 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).
    We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a 
full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory 
policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.
    This finding is based on the minimal time that vessels will be 
restricted from the zones, and all of the zones are in areas where the 
Coast Guard expects insignificant adverse impact on all mariners from 
the zones' activation. Vessels may also still transit through New York 
Harbor, western Long Island Sound, the East River, and Hudson River 
during these events. Vessels will not be precluded from getting 
underway, or mooring at, any piers or marinas currently located in the 
vicinity of the safety zones. Advance notifications will also be made 
to the local maritime community by the Local Notice to Mariners. Marine 
information and facsimile broadcasts may also be made to notify the 
public. Additionally, the Coast Guard anticipates that there will only 
be 18 total activations of these safety zones per year.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we 
considered whether this 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.
    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 rule will affect the following entities, some of which might 
be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to 
transit or anchor in a portion of New York Harbor, western Long Island 
Sound, the East River, and Hudson River, during the times these zones 
are activated.
    These safety zones will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: Vessel 
traffic may transit around all 11 safety zones. Vessels will not be 
precluded from getting underway, or mooring at, any piers or marinas 
currently located in the vicinity of the safety zones. Before the 
effective period, we will issue maritime advisories widely available to 
users of the Port of New York/New Jersey by local notice to mariners. 
Marine information and facsimile broadcasts may also be made.

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. However, 
we received no requests for assistance from small entities.
    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).

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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 rule under Executive Order 13132 and have 
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's having first provided the funds to pay 
those unfunded mandate costs. This 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 Executive Order 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 Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection 
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety 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 rule 
and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraph 34(g), of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.1C, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation. This rule fits paragraph 34(g) as it 
establishes 11 safety zones. A ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' 
is available in the docket for inspection or copying where indicated 
under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 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 amends 
33 CFR Part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    1. The authority citation for Part 165 continues to read as 
follows:

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

    2. Section 165.168 is amended as follows:
    a. Revise the section heading;
    b. Revise paragraph (a) introductory text and add paragraphs (a)(7) 
through (a)(9);
    c. Revise paragraph (b) introductory text and add paragraph 
(b)(10);
    d. Revise paragraph (c) introductory text and add paragraphs (c)(3) 
through (c)(4);
    e. Revise paragraph (d) introductory text and (d)(4) and add 
paragraphs (d)(8) through (d)(11);
    f. Revise paragraphs (e) and (f); and
    g. Revise Figures (1) through (4).
    The additions and revisions read as follows:


Sec. 165.168  Safety Zones: New York Harbor, Western Long Island Sound, 
East River, and Hudson River Fireworks.

    (a) New York Harbor. Figure 1 of this section displays the safety 
zone areas in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(9).
* * * * *
    (7) South Ellis Island Safety Zone: All waters of Upper New York 
Bay within a 240-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate 
position 40 deg.41'39.9" N 074 deg.02'33.7" W (NAD 1983), about 260 
yards south of Ellis Island.
    (8) Rockaway Beach Safety Zone: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean 
within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.34'28.2" N 073 deg.50'00.0" W (NAD 1983), off Beach 116th 
Street.
    (9) Rockaway Inlet Safety Zone: All waters of Rockaway Inlet within 
a 360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.34'19.1" N 073 deg.54'43.5" W (NAD 1983), about 1,200 yards 
south of Point Breeze.
    (b) Western Long Island Sound. Figure 2 of this section displays 
the safety zone areas in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(10).
    (10) Larchmont Harbor, Western Long Island Sound Safety Zone: All 
waters of western Long Island Sound within a 240-yard radius of the 
fireworks barge in approximate position 40 deg.55'21.8" N 
073 deg.44'21.7" W (NAD 1983), about 540 yards north of Umbrella Rock.
    (c) East River. Figure 3 of this section displays the safety zone 
areas in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4).
* * * * *
    (3) Pier 16, East River Safety Zone: All waters of the East River 
within a 180-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 
40 deg.42'12.5" N 074 deg.00'02.0" W (NAD 1983), about 200 yards east 
of Pier 16.
    (4) Newtown Creek, East River Safety Zone: All waters of the East 
River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate 
position 40 deg.44'24.0" N 073 deg.58'00.0" W (NAD 1983), about 785 
yards south of Belmont Island.
    (d) Hudson River. Figure 4 of this section displays the safety zone 
areas in paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(11).
* * * * *
    (4) Pier 90, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson 
River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate 
position 40 deg.46'11.8"N 074 deg.00'14.8" W (NAD 1983), about 375 
yards west of Pier 90, Manhattan.
* * * * *
    (8) Pier 54, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson 
River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate 
position 40 deg.44'31" N 074 deg.01'00" W (NAD 1983), about 380 yards 
west of Pier 54, Manhattan.
    (9) Pier 84, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the Hudson 
River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate 
position 40 deg.45'56.9" N 074 deg.00'25.4" W (NAD 1983), about 380 
yards west of Pier 84, Manhattan.
    (10) Peekskill Bay, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of 
Peekskill Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in 
approximate position 41 deg.17'16" N 073 deg.56'18" W (NAD 1983), about 
670 yards north of Travis Point.
    (11) Jersey City, Hudson River Safety Zone: All waters of the 
Hudson River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in 
approximate position 40 deg.42'37.3" N 074 deg.01'41.6" W (NAD 1983), 
about 420 yards east of Morris Canal Little Basin.
    (e) Notification. Coast Guard Activities New York will cause notice 
of the activation of these safety zones to be made by all appropriate 
means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the 
public, including publication in the local notice to mariners, marine 
information broadcasts, and facsimile. Fireworks barges used in these 
locations will also have a sign on their port and starboard side 
labeled ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY''. This sign will consist of 10" high by 
1.5" wide red lettering on a white background. Shore sites used in

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these locations will display a sign labeled ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY'' 
with the same dimensions.
    (f) Effective Period. This section is effective from 6 p.m. 
(e.s.t.) to 1 a.m. (e.s.t.) each day a barge with a ``FIREWORKS--STAY 
AWAY'' sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a 
``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY'' sign is posted in a location listed in 
paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Vessels may enter, remain 
in, or transit through these safety zones during this time frame if 
authorized by the Captain of the Port New York or designated Coast 
Guard patrol personnel on scene.
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    Dated: March 12, 2001.
R.E. Bennis,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, New York.
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