[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 15, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 46858]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13311]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD01-06-097]


Special Local Regulation: Taste of Italy Fireworks, Norwich, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This document puts into effect the permanent regulations for 
the annual Taste of Italy Fireworks in Norwich, CT. The regulation is 
necessary to control vessel traffic within the immediate vicinity of 
the event due to the hazards presented by a fireworks display to the 
maritime community, thus providing for the safety of life and property 
on the affected waters.

DATES: This regulation is effective from 8 p.m. on September 9, 2006 to 
10:45 p.m. on September 10, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Mauro, Chief Waterways Management 
Branch, First Coast Guard District, (617) 223-8355.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document implements the permanent 
special local regulation governing the Taste of Italy Fireworks, 
Norwich, CT. 33 CFR 100.114(a)(9.5). A portion of the waters off of 
Norwich Harbor, Norwich, CT will be closed during the effective period 
to all vessel traffic, except the fireworks barge and local, state or 
Coast Guard patrol craft. The regulated area is that area of Norwalk 
Harbor in a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge located at 
approximate position 41[deg]31.706' N., 072[deg]04.718' W. All 
coordinates are North American Datum 1983. Additional public 
notification will be made via the First Coast Guard District Local 
Notice to Mariners and marine safety broadcasts. The full text of this 
regulation is found in 33 CFR 100.114.

    Dated: July 18, 2006.
Timothy S. Sullivan,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-13311 Filed 8-14-06; 8:45 am]
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