[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 101 (Friday, May 24, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36519]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13135]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-02-021]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Norfolk Harbor, 
Elizabeth River, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations 
at 33 CFR 100.501 for the Portsmouth 250th Birthday Party Fireworks, to 
be held May 26, 2002, over the waters of the Elizabeth River between 
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. This action is necessary to provide 
for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. The effect 
will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the 
safety of spectators, participants and vessels transiting the event 
area.

EFFECTIVE DATES: 33 CFR 100.501 is effective from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 
p.m. EDT on May 26, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chief Petty Officer Jerry Saffold, 
Marine Events Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads, 
4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23703, at (757) 483-8521.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Saturday, May 26, 2002, Ports Events, 
Inc. will sponsor the Portsmouth 250th Birthday Party Fireworks over 
the waters of the Elizabeth River, between Norfolk and Portsmouth, 
Virginia. The event will consist of a pyrotechnics display lasting 
approximately 45 minutes. A fleet of spectator vessels is expected to 
gather near the event site to view the fireworks. In order to ensure 
the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 
100.501 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under 
provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, vessels may not enter the regulated area 
without permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator 
vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a 
navigable channel.
    In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided 
extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine 
information broadcasts, and area newspapers, so mariners can adjust 
their plans accordingly.

    Dated: May 16, 2002.
James D. Hull,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-13135 Filed 5-23-02; 8:45 am]
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