[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 15, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45641-45642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15971]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. CGD05-07-069]


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

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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ACTION: Notice of enforcement.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during 
the ``Ragin' on the River'' power boat race to be held Labor Day 
weekend, September 1 and 2, 2007, 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: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.535 will be enforced from 10:30 
a.m. on September 1, 2007 through 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2007. If 
the event is postponed due to inclement weather this section will be 
enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Coast Guard Sector 
Baltimore, Prevention Department, at (410) 576-2674 or e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulations for the annual ``Ragin' on the River'' power boat 
race held on the waters of the Susquehanna River in 33 CFR 100.535 from 
10:30 a.m. on September 1, 2007 through 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2007. 
If the event is postponed due to inclement weather this section will be 
enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2007.
    Annually, during Labor Day weekend, the Port Deposit, Maryland 
Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event. The marine event consists of 
approximately 60 inboard hydroplanes and runabouts racing in heats 
counter-clockwise 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 in 
effect 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. 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 100.535 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. E7-15971 Filed 8-14-07; 8:45 am]
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