[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 97 (Friday, May 20, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10140]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD13-05-015]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zones: Columbia River, Astoria, OR

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement.

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SUMMARY: The Captain of the Port, Portland, Oregon, will enforce the 
safety zone established for the Astoria Regatta on the waters of the 
Columbia River. This action is being taken to safeguard watercraft and 
their occupants from safety hazards associated with the display of 
fireworks. Entry into these safety zones is prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port.

DATES: This rule will be enforced on August 13, 2005, from 9:30 p.m. to 
10:30 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petty Officer Charity Keuter, c/o 
Captain of the Port Portland, OR, 6767 North Basin Avenue, Portland, OR 
97217 at (503) 240-2590 to obtain information concerning enforcement of 
this rule.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 17, 2003, the Coast Guard published 
a final rule (68 FR 42289) establishing regulations in 33 CFR 165.1316 
to safeguard watercraft and their occupants on the waters of the 
Columbia River from safety hazards associated with the display of 
fireworks within the Area of Responsibility of the Captain of the Port, 
Portland, Oregon. The Coast Guard is issuing notice that the Captain of 
the Port, Portland, Oregon will enforce on August 13, 2005, from 9:30 
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. the safety zone established on the waters of the 
Columbia River in the vicinity of Astoria, Oregon and published in 33 
CFR 165.1316. Entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless 
otherwise exempted or excluded under the final rule or unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designee. The Captain of 
the Port may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies in 
enforcing these safety zones.

    Dated: May 11, 2005.
Paul D. Jewell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Portland, OR.
[FR Doc. 05-10140 Filed 5-19-05; 8:45 am]
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