[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 154 (Monday, August 11, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-20332]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD09-03-248]
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 and other significant marine events in the Captain 
of the Port Chicago Zone during August 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 August 1, 2003 to 11:59 
p.m. (Local) on August 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(a)(13), (a)(8), (a)(10), and 
(a)(12) (68 FR 27466, May 20, 2003), for fireworks displays and other 
significant marine events in the Captain of the Port Chicago Zone 
during August 2003. The following safety zones are in effect for 
fireworks displays and other significant marine events occurring in the 
month of August 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 the display.
    Venetian Night Fireworks Monroe Street Harbor Chicago, IL. This 
safety zone will be enforced on August 2, 2003 from sunset until 
termination of the display.
    YMCA Lake Michigan Swim Ferrysburg, MI. This safety zone will be 
enforced on August 16, 2003 from 8 a.m. (local) until the end of event.
    Chicago River Flat Water Classic, Chicago River, Chicago, IL. This 
safety zone will be enforced on August 10, 2003 from 9 a.m. (local) 
until 3:30 p.m. (local).
    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: July 28, 2003.
Terrence W. Carter,
Captain, Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Chicago.
[FR Doc. 03-20332 Filed 8-8-03; 8:45 am]
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