[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 15, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 45641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15956]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. CGD05-07-075]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Wrightsville 
Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during 
the ``Wilmington YMCA Triathlon'' swim to be held September 29, 2007, 
on the waters of Wrightsville Channel, Wrightsville Beach, North 
Carolina. 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: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.513 will be enforced from 6:30 
a.m. through 9 a.m. on September 29, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Chris Humphrey, Coast Guard Sector 
North Carolina, Prevention Department, at (252) 247-4525 or e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulations for the 29th Annual YMCA Triathlon held on the waters 
of the Wrightsville Channel in 33 CFR 100.513 from 6:30 a.m. until 9 
a.m. on September 29, 2007.
    Annually, the YMCA in Wilmington, North Carolina sponsors this 
event. The marine event consists of approximately 1200 swimmers 
competing along a course within the regulated area. 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 
support vessels. In order to ensure the safety of the event 
participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.513 will be in effect 
for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.513, a 
vessel may not enter the regulated area unless it receives permission 
from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard may be assisted 
by other State or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this 
regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.513 and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a). 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 6, 2007.
Fred M. Rosa, Jr.,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-15956 Filed 8-14-07; 8:45 am]
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