[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 139 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37580-37581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-17998]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD09-01-090]


Safety Zone: Captain of the Port Detroit Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing safety zones for annual 
fireworks displays in the Captain of the Port Detroit Zone during 
August 2001. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life 
and property on navigable waters during these events. These zones will 
restrict vessel traffic from a portion of the Captain of the Port 
Detroit Zone.

DATES: 33 CFR 165.907 (a)(22) and (a)(23) will be implemented from 9 
p.m. through 11:59 p.m. (EST) on August 11, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Brandon Sullivan, U.S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Detroit, (313) 568-9580.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard is implementing two 
permanent safety zones in 33 CFR 165.907 (published May 21, 2001, in 
the Federal Register, 66 FR 27868), for fireworks displays in the 
Captain of the Port Detroit Zone during August 2001. The following 
safety zones are in effect for fireworks displays occurring in the 
month of August 2001:
    (1) Maritime Day Fireworks, Marine City, MI. Location: All waters 
of the St. Clair River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge 
in approximate position 42 deg.43' N, 082 deg.29' W, about 500 yards 
east of Marine City, St. Clair River on August 11, 2001 from 9 p.m. to 
11:59 p.m.
    (2) Venetian Festival Boat Parade & Fireworks, St. Clair Shores, 
MI. Location: All waters of Lake St. Clair within a 300-yard radius of 
the fireworks barge in approximate position 42 deg.28'N, 082 deg.52' W, 
about 600 yards off Jefferson Beach Marina, Lake St. Clair on August 
11, 2001 from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. In order to ensure the safety of 
spectators and transiting vessels, this safety zone will be in effect 
for the duration of the event. Vessels may not enter the safety zone 
without permission from Captain of the Port Detroit Zone. If you would 
like permission, contact the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT. Spectator vessels may anchor outside the safety zone but are 
cautioned not to block a navigable channel.


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    Dated: July 10, 2001.
B.P. Hall,
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port 
Detroit.
[FR Doc. 01-17998 Filed 7-18-01; 8:45 am]
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