[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 107 (Thursday, June 3, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 31294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-12538]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-04-100]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Patapsco River, 
Baltimore, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of implementation of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations 
at 33 CFR 100.515 during the National Flag Day ``Pause for the Pledge'' 
fireworks display to be held June 14, 2004, over the Patapsco River at 
Baltimore, 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 fireworks display. The effect 
will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the 
safety of spectators and vessels transiting the event area.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.515 will be enforced from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 
14, 2004.

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 National Flag Day Foundation will 
sponsor the National Flag Day ``Pause for the Pledge'' fireworks 
display on June 14, 2004, over the Patapsco River, Baltimore, Maryland. 
The fireworks display will be launched from a barge positioned within 
the regulated area. In order to ensure the safety of spectators and 
transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.515 will be enforced for the duration of 
the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.515, a vessel may not enter 
the regulated area unless it receives 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 20, 2004.
Sally Brice-O'Hara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 04-12538 Filed 6-2-04; 8:45 am]
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