[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 94 (Monday, May 18, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11561]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG 2009-0327]


Safety Zone; Vallejo Fourth of July Fireworks, Vallejo, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Vallejo Fourth of July 
Fireworks Display safety zone for the city of Vallejo, from 8 p.m. 
through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2009, in the Mare Island Straight in 
position 38[deg]5'46'' N, 122[deg]15'54'' W (NAD83). This action is 
necessary to control vessel traffic and to ensure the safety of event 
participants and spectators. During the enforcement period, 
unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, 
transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, unless authorized 
by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM).

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1191 will be enforced from 8 p.m. 
through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or e-mail Lieutenant Junior Grade Simone Mausz, Sector San 
Francisco Waterways Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 415-
399-7442, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone 
for the annual Vallejo Fourth of July Fireworks in 33 CFR 165.1191 on 
July 4, 2009, from 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. The fireworks launch site is 
on the shore line of Mare Island in Vallejo, CA and will be launched 
from position 38[deg]5'46'' N, 122[deg]15'54'' W (NAD83).
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1191, unauthorized persons or 
vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or 
anchoring in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and 
times, unless authorized to do so by the PATCOM. Additionally, each 
person who receives notice of a lawful order or direction issued by an 
official patrol vessel shall obey the order of direction. The PATCOM is 
empowered to forbid and control the regulated area. The PATCOM shall be 
designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. The 
PATCOM may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels 
through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1191 and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the 
Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with extensive advance 
notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to 
Mariners.
    If the Captain of the Port determines that the regulated area need 
not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, he or she 
may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to 
enter the regulated area.

    Dated: May 1, 2009.
P.M. Gugg,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector San Francisco.
[FR Doc. E9-11561 Filed 5-15-09; 8:45 am]
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