[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 5, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-10499]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0188]


National Maritime Week Tugboat Races, Seattle, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Special Local Regulation for 
the annual National Maritime Week Tugboat Races in Elliott Bay, WA on 
May 8, 2010. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of all 
participants and spectators from the inherent dangers associated with 
these types of races. During the enforcement period, no person or 
vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area except for 
participants in the event, supporting personnel, vessels registered 
with the event organizer, and personnel or vessels authorized by the 
Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1306 will be enforced on May 8, 
2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or e-mail Ensign Ashley M. Wanzer, Sector Seattle Waterways 
Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 206-217-6175, e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Special 
Local Regulation for the annual National Maritime Week Tugboat Races, 
Seattle, WA in 33 CFR 100.1306 on May 8, 2010. These regulations can be 
found in the April 17, 1996 issue of the Federal Register (70 FR 
23938).
    A regulated area is established on that portion of Elliott Bay 
along the Seattle waterfront in Puget Sound bounded by a line beginning 
at: 47[deg]37'36'' N, 122[deg]22'42'' W; thence to 47[deg]37'24.5'' N, 
122[deg]22'58.5'' W; thence to 47[deg]36'08'' N, 122[deg]20'53'' W; 
thence to 47[deg]36'21'' N, 122[deg]20'31'' W; thence returning to the 
origin. This regulated area resembles a rectangle measuring 
approximately 3,900 yards along the shoreline between Pier 57 and Pier 
89, and extending approximately 650 yards into Elliott Bay. Temporary 
floating markers will be placed by the race sponsors to delineate the 
regulated area. [Datum: NAD 1983]
    No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area 
except for participants in the event, supporting personnel, vessels 
registered with the event organizer, and personnel or vessels 
authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
    When deemed appropriate, the Coast Guard may establish a patrol 
consisting of active and auxiliary Coast Guard vessels and personnel in 
the regulated area described above. The patrol shall be under the 
direction of a Coast Guard officer or petty officer designated by the 
Captain of the Port as the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol 
Commander may forbid and control the movement of vessels in this 
regulated area.
    A succession of sharp, short blasts from whistle or horn from 
vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the Patrol Commander 
shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and comply 
with the orders of the patrol vessel. Failure to do so may result in 
expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    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 100.1306 and 5 
U.S.C. 552 (a). If the COTP 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: April 13, 2010
Suzanne E. Englebert,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2010-10499 Filed 5-4-10; 8:45 am]
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