[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11986]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-03-038]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River, 
College Creek, and Weems Creek, Annapolis, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations 
at 33 CFR 100.518 for the U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Airshow to be 
held May 20 and 21, 2003, over the waters of the Severn River at 
Annapolis, Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to 
control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway and 
expected vessel congestion during the events. The effect will be to 
restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of 
spectators and vessels transiting the event area.

EFFECTIVE DATES: 33 CFR 100.518 is effective from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
on May 20 and 21, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Houck, Marine Information 
Specialist, Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins 
Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-1971, (410) 576-2674.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Naval Academy will sponsor the Blue 
Angels Airshow over the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, 
Maryland. The events will consist of low flying, high performance 
aircraft performing precision maneuvers and aerial stunts. A fleet of 
spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the 
event. In order to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and 
transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.518 will be in effect for the duration 
of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.518, 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. Because these restrictions will only 
be in effect for a limited period, they should not result in a 
significant disruption of maritime traffic.

    Dated: April 22, 2003.
Sally Brice-O'Hara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 03-11986 Filed 5-13-03; 8:45 am]
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