[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 86 (Friday, May 4, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25202-25203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8508]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD05-07-039]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Chester River, 
Chestertown, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations 
at 33 CFR 100.533 during the Maryland Swim for Life swim event to be 
held on June 16, 2007. This action is necessary to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waters before, during and after the event. 
The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area 
for the safety of event participants and support vessels in the event 
area.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The regulations at 33 CFR 100.533 will be enforced 
from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 16, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Marine Events 
Coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins 
Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-1971, and (410) 576-2674.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maryland Swim for Life Association will 
sponsor the ``Maryland Swim for Life'', an open water swimming 
competition held on the waters of the Chester River, near Chestertown, 
Maryland. Approximately 100 swimmers will start from Rolph's Wharf and 
swim up-river 2.5 miles then swim down-river returning back to Rolph's 
Wharf. A large fleet of support vessels will be accompanying the 
swimmers. Therefore, to ensure the safety of participants and support 
vessels, 33 CFR 100.533 will be enforced for the duration of the event. 
Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.533, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 
16, 2007, vessels may not enter the regulated area unless they receive 
permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Vessel traffic may be 
allowed to transit the regulated area only when the Patrol Commander 
determines it is safe to do so.
    In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided 
extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners and 
marine information broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans 
accordingly.


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    Dated: April 24, 2007.
Larry L. Hereth,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-8508 Filed 5-3-07; 8:45 am]
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