[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 29, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 51117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-14268]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-06-042]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Susquehanna River, 
Port Deposit, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for 
the ``Ragin' on the River'' powerboat race to be held Labor Day 
weekend, September 2 and 3, 2006, on the waters of the Susquehanna 
River, adjacent to Port Deposit, Maryland. This action is necessary to 
provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. 
The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area 
for the safety of participants and vessels transiting the event area.

DATES: Effective Dates: 33 CFR 100.535 will be enforced from 10:30 a.m. 
to 6:30 p.m. on September 2 and 3, 2006. If the event is postponed due 
to weather, this section will be enforced during the same time period 
on Monday, September 4, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Coast Guard Sector 
Baltimore, Prevention Department, at (410) 576-2674.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Annually, during Labor Day weekend, the Port 
Deposit, Maryland Chamber of Commerce sponsors the ``Ragin' on the 
River'' powerboat race, on the waters of the Susquehanna River. The 
event consists of approximately 60 inboard hydroplanes and runabouts 
racing in heats counterclockwise around an oval racecourse. A fleet of 
spectator vessels is anticipated to gather nearby to view the 
competition. Due to the need for vessel control during the event, 
vessel traffic will be temporarily restricted to provide for the safety 
of participants, spectators and transiting vessels. In order to ensure 
the safety of the event participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 
100.535 will be enforced for the duration of the event. Under 
provisions of 33 CFR 100.535, a vessel may not enter the regulated area 
unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
    In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided 
extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine 
information broadcasts, local radio stations and area newspapers, so 
mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.

    Dated: August 14, 2006.
L.L. Hereth,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E6-14268 Filed 8-28-06; 8:45 am]
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