[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 2, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 37810]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-15038]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0560]
RIN 1625-AA08


Elliot Bay, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the annual Elliot Bay Seattle, WA 
safety zone in Elliot Bay from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008. 
This action is necessary to ensure the safety of participants and 
spectators during the Ivar's Spectacular Fireworks show. During the 
enforcement period, entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring 
within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port, Puget Sound or his designated representatives.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1307 will be enforced from 9:30 
p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Heidi Bevis, c/o Captain of the 
Port Puget Sound, Coast Guard Sector Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way South, 
Seattle, WA 98134 at (206) 217-6002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone 
for Elliot Bay, Seattle, WA Fireworks Show, 33 CFR 165.1307 from 9:30 
p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008.
    This safety zone provides for a regulated area to protect 
spectators while providing unobstructed vessel traffic lanes to ensure 
timely arrival of emergency response craft. Movements are regulated for 
all vessels in the area as described under 33 CFR 165.1307 or unless 
otherwise regulated by the COTP or his designee. The Coast Guard may be 
assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in 
enforcing this safety zone.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1307, all waters of Elliott Bay 
within a box bounded by the points: 47[deg]37'22'' N, 122[deg]22'06''; 
47[deg]37'06'' N, 122[deg]21'45''; 47[deg]36'54'' N, 122[deg]22'05''; 
47[deg]37'08'' N, 122[deg]22'27''; thence returning to the origin. The 
safety zone resembles a square centered around the barge from which the 
fireworks will be launched and begins 100 yards off the shore of Myrtle 
Edwards Park. Floating markers will be placed by the sponsor of the 
fireworks display to delineate the boundaries of the safety zone.
    The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local 
law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1307(c) and 5 
U.S.C. 552 (a).

    Dated: June 18, 2008.
Stephen P. Metruck,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. E8-15038 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
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