[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-17907]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD09-03-203]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Captain of the Port Chicago Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of implementation of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing safety zones for annual 
fireworks displays in the Captain of the Port Chicago Zone during July 
2003. 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 
Chicago Zone.

DATES: Effective from 12:01 a.m. (Local) on July 1, 2003 to 11:59 p.m. 
(Local) on July 31, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: MST2 Kenneth Brockhouse, U.S. Coast 
Guard Marine Safety Office Chicago, IL at (630) 986-2155.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard is implementing the 
permanent safety zones in 33 CFR 165.918 (published May 20, 2003, in 
the Federal Register, 68 FR 27466), for fireworks displays and other 
marine events in the Captain of the Port Chicago Zone during July 2003. 
The following safety zones will be enforced for fireworks displays and 
other marine events occurring in the month of July 2003:

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks, Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL

    This safety zone will be enforced every Wednesday and Saturday 
evening from 9 p.m. (local) until termination of display.

Evanston Fourth of July Fireworks--Evanston, IL

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 4, 2003 from sunset 
through termination of display.

Independence Day Fireworks--Manistee, MI

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 4, 2003 from sunset 
through termination of display.

Independence Day Fireworks--Lake Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, MI

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 4, 2003 from sunset 
through termination of display.

Independence Day Fireworks--White Lake, Whitehall, MI

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 4, 2003 from sunset 
through termination of display.

Pentwater July 3rd Fireworks--Lake Michigan, Pentwater, MI

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 3, 2003 from sunset until 
termination of display.

Venetian Night Fireworks--Lake Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, MI

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 26, 2003 from sunset 
through termination of display.

Team Aquatics Ski Show--Grand River, Grand Haven, MI

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 29, 2003 from 6 p.m. 
(local) through 8:30 p.m.(local).

Navy Pier 4th of July Fireworks--Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL

    This safety zone will be enforced on July 3, 2003 from sunset 
through termination of display.
    In order to ensure the safety of spectators and transiting vessels, 
these safety zones will be in effect for the duration of the events. In 
cases where shipping is affected, commercial vessels may request 
permission from the Captain of the Port Chicago to transit the safety 
zone.
    Approval will be made on a case-by case basis. Requests must be 
made in advance and approved by the Captain of Port before transits 
will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may be contacted by calling 
(630) 986-2155.

    Dated: June 25, 2003.
Raymond E. Seebald,
Captain, Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Chicago.
[FR Doc. 03-17907 Filed 7-15-03; 8:45 am]
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