[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 62 (Wednesday, March 31, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7112]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD13-04-008]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays in the Captain of the Port 
Portland Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of implementation of regulation.

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SUMMARY: Between May 7, 2004, October 17, 2004, the Coast Guard will 
enforce permanent safety zones for Annual Fireworks displays on the 
Willamette River, the Columbia River and the Coos River in the Captain 
of the Port Portland zone. The Coast Guard is taking this action to 
safeguard watercraft and their occupants from safety hazards associated 
with these fireworks displays. Entry into these safety zones is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

DATES: The safety zones in 33 CFR 165.1315 will be enforced from May 7, 
2004, October 17, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Documents referred to in this notice are available for 
inspection or copying at COTP Portland, 6767 N. Basin Ave, Portland, OR 
97217.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTJG Ryan Wagner, c/o Captain of the 
Port Portland, 6767 N. Basin Ave, Portland, OR 97217, (503) 240-9370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The safety zones in 33 CFR 165.1315 were 
established to provide for the safety of vessels in the vicinity of 
annual fireworks displays on the Willamette River, the Columbia River 
and the Coos River. Entry into these zones is prohibited during the 
following enforcement periods unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port or his designee:
     The safety zone for the Cinco de Mayo Fireworks 
Display will be enforced May 7, 2004, from 9:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Portland Rose Festival 
Fireworks Display will be enforced June 30, 2004, from 9:50 p.m. until 
10:30 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Tri-City Chamber of 
Commerce Fireworks Display will be enforced July 4, 2004, from 10 p.m. 
until 10:30 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Cedco Inc. Fireworks 
Display will be enforced July 3, 2004, from 10 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Astoria 4th of July 
Fireworks Display will be enforced July 4, 2004, from 10 p.m. until 
10:30 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Oregon Food Bank Blues 
Festival will be enforced July 4, 2004, from 10 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Oregon Symphony Concert 
Fireworks Display will be enforced September 2, 2004, from 9 p.m. until 
9:30 p.m.
     The safety zone for the Vancouver Celebrate 
America Fireworks Display will be enforced October 17, 2004, from 9 
p.m. until 9:20 p.m.
    The Captain of the Port may be assisted by other Federal, State, or 
local agencies in enforcing these security zones.

    Dated: March 16, 2004.
Paul D. Jewell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Portland.
[FR Doc. 04-7112 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am]
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