[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 9, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7123-7131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2861]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0558]
RIN 1625-AA08


Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to update and consolidate the list of 
marine events occurring annually within the Eleventh Coast Guard 
District. These amendments will standardize the special local 
regulations language, update listed events, delete events that are no 
longer occurring, add new unlisted annual events to the regulation, and 
standardize the format for all tables in these four sections. When 
these special local regulations are activated, and thus subject to 
enforcement, this rule would enable vessel movement restrictions in the 
regulated area.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before March 11, 2011. Requests for public meetings must be 
received by the Coast Guard on or before March 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2009-0558 using any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of 
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is 202-366-9329.
    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. 
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on 
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed 
rule, call or e-mail Lieutenant Junior Grade Lucas Mancini, Eleventh 
Coast Guard District Prevention Division, Waterways Management Branch, 
Coast Guard; telephone 510-437-3801, e-mail [email protected]. 
If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting 
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking (USCG-2009-0558), indicate the specific section of this 
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each 
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material 
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand 
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a 
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered 
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. 
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered 
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the 
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and 
a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body 
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions 
regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become 
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select 
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2009-0558'' in the ``Keyword'' box. 
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions'' 
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit 
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable 
for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and 
would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a 
stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all 
comments and material received during the comment period and may

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change the rule based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble 
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, 
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted 
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2009-0558'' and click 
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column. 
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on 
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an 
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket 
Management Facility.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any 
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or 
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, 
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice 
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the 
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a 
request for one on or before March 1, 2011 using one of the four 
methods specified under ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a 
public meeting would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid 
this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a 
later notice in the Federal Register.
    For information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities or to request special assistance at the public meeting, 
contact Lieutenant Junior Grade Lucas Mancini at the telephone number 
or email address indicated under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section of this notice.

Background and Purpose

    Marine events are annually held on a recurring basis on the 
navigable waters within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. These events 
include sailing regattas, powerboat races, rowboat races, parades, and 
swim events. Many of the annual events requiring special local 
regulations do not currently reflect changes in actual dates and other 
required information.
    The effect of these proposed special local regulations will be to 
restrict general navigation in the vicinity of the events, from the 
start of each event until the conclusion of that event. These areas 
will be patrolled at the discretion of the Coast Guard. Except for 
persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no 
person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area. These 
regulations are needed to keep spectators and vessels a safe distance 
away from the specified events to ensure the safety of participants, 
spectators, and transiting vessels

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to revise 33 CFR 100.1101, 100.1102, 
100.1103, and to add 33 CFR 100.1104. The proposed changes will 
effectively update the outdated special local regulations. The proposed 
amendments and addition will address minor corrections required in the 
regulatory text.
    The Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR 100.1101, 1101.1102, and 
100.1103 by replacing paragraphs a and b of each section to conform to 
a uniform regulatory text for these sections of 33 CFR Part 100 that 
govern annual marine events within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. 
Table 1 for each of the listed sections is being updated as follows: 
Existing events that continue to occur are being updated with current 
information, previously unlisted events are being added, and listed 
events that the Coast Guard has been unable to verify as continuing are 
being deleted. The proposed addition of a 33 CFR 100.1104 is needed to 
ease administrative burden on the event sponsors and the public by 
adding a specific section for annual marine events requiring special 
local regulations in the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port 
Zone.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes 
and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our 
analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under 
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, 
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits 
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and 
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. We expect the economic 
impact of this proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory 
Evaluation is unnecessary. This rule is not a significant regulatory 
action because the regulations exist for a limited period of time on a 
limited portion of the waterways. Further, individuals and vessels 
desiring to use the affected portion of the waterways may seek 
permission from the Patrol Commander to use the affected areas.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed 
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities.
    We expect this proposed rule will affect the following entities, 
some of which may be small entities: The owners and operators of 
vessels intending to fish, transit, or anchor in the waters affected by 
these special local regulations. These special local regulations will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities for the following reasons: Small vessel traffic will be able 
to pass safely around the area and vessels engaged in event activities, 
sightseeing and commercial fishing have ample space outside of the area 
governed by the special local regulations to engage in these 
activities. Small entities and the maritime public will be advised of 
implementation of these special local regulations via public notice to 
mariners or notice of implementation published in the Federal Register.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better 
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking.

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If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or 
governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its 
provisions or options for compliance, please contact Lieutenant Lucas 
Mancini, Eleventh Coast Guard District Prevention Division, Waterways 
Management Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 510-437-3801, e-mail 
[email protected]. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against 
small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or 
any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local 
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial 
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule 
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications 
for federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not 
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule 
elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or 
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, 
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected 
Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize 
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045, 
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety 
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not 
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might 
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under 
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211, 
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant 
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards 
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, 
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why 
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or 
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical 
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or 
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management 
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we 
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland 
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction 
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and 
have made a preliminary determination, under paragraph 34(h) of the 
Instruction, that this action is one of a category of actions that do 
not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human 
environment. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting 
this determination is available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the 
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed 
rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--MARINE EVENTS

    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

    2. Revise 33 CFR 100.1101 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1101  Southern California Annual Marine Events for the San 
Diego Captain of the Port Zone.

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates. In all cases, further information on exact dates, 
times, and other details concerning the number and type of participants 
and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the 
Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 
20 days prior to each event. Note: Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 
of this section must submit an application each year as required by 33 
CFR part 100 to the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander no less than 
60 days before the start of the proposed event. Sponsors are informed 
that ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local 
agencies, and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor 
the best support to ensure the safety of life and property.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official

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patrol vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' 
consists of any Coast Guard or other vessels assigned or approved by 
the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and 
control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol 
Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector 
Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant 
officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official 
representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol 
vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may 
terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection 
of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 
(156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign 
``PATCOM''.
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1101
             [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
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                                   1. San Diego Fall Classic
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Sponsor..........................  San Diego Rowing Club.
Event Description................  Competitive rowing race.
Date.............................  Sunday in November.
Location.........................  Mission Bay, CA.
Regulated Area...................  The waters of Mission Bay to include
                                    South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay,
                                    and the waters around Vacation Isle.
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                                   2. California Half Ironman Triathlon
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Sponsor..........................  North America Sport, Inc.
Event Description................  Swimming Portion of Triathlon Race.
Date.............................  Saturday in late March or early
                                    April.
Location.........................  Oceanside, CA.
Regulated Area...................  The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA,
                                    including the entrance channel.
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                                   3. San Diego Crew Classic
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Sponsor..........................  San Diego Crew Classic.
Event Description................  Competitive rowing race.
Date.............................  First Saturday and Sunday in April.
Location.........................   The Mission Bay Park area of San
                                    Diego, CA.
Regulated Area...................   Mission Bay, the portion known as
                                    Fiesta Bay.
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                                   4. Dutch Shoe Regatta
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Sponsor..........................  San Diego Yacht Club.
Event Description................  Sailboat Race.
Date.............................  Friday in late July.
Location.........................  San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area...................  The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from
                                    Shelter Island to Glorietta Bay.
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                                   5. San Diego Parade of Lights
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Sponsor..........................  Greater Shelter Island Association.
Event Description................  Boat Parade.
Date.............................  Late December.
Location.........................  San Diego Harbor.
Regulated Area...................  The northern portion of the San Diego
                                    Main Ship Channel from Seaport
                                    Village to the Shelter Island Basin.
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                                   6. Mission Bay Parade of Lights
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Sponsor..........................  Mission Bay Yacht Club.
Event Description................  Boat Parade.
Date.............................  Late December.
Location.........................  San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area...................  Mission Bay, the Main Entrance
                                    Channel, Sail Bay, and Fiesta Bay.
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    3. Revise Sec.  100.1102 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1102  Annual Marine Events on the Colorado River, between 
Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona).

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates or by Notice to Mariners

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20 Days prior to the event for those events listing a period for which 
a firm date is identifiable. In all cases, further information on exact 
dates, times, and other details concerning the number and type of 
participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are 
published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to 
Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the 
mailing list for Local Notice to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), 
Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, 
Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note: Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of 
this section must submit an application each year as required by 33 CFR 
part 100, subpart A, to the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander. 
Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is required to inform all 
Federal, state, local agencies, and/or other interested parties and to 
provide the sponsor the best support to ensure the safety of life and 
property. A Coast Guard-National Park Service agreement exists for both 
the Glen Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreational Areas; applicants 
shall contact the cognizant authority for approval of events in these 
areas.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol 
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of 
any Coast Guard, other Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any 
public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and 
control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol 
Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector 
Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant 
officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official 
representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol 
vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may 
terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection 
of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 
(156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign 
``PATCOM''.
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1102
             [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
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                                   1. Lake Havasu Winter Heat Water-Ski
                                    Race
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Sponsor..........................  National Water-ski Racing
                                    Association.
Event Description................  Water-ski races.
Date.............................  Saturday and Sunday in February.
Location.........................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  That portion of the lower Colorado
                                    River on the Arizona side between
                                    Thompson Bay and Copper Canyon.
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                                   2. Havasu Landing Regatta
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Sponsor..........................  Southern Outboard Association.
Event Description................  Boat Races on closed course.
Date.............................  Saturday and Sunday in February.
Location.........................  Havasu Lake, CA.
Regulated Area...................  That portion of the lower Colorado
                                    River on the California side at
                                    Havasu Landing Resort and Casino.
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                                   3. Parker International Water-ski
                                    Race
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Sponsor..........................  International Water-ski Race
                                    Association.
Event Description................  Water-ski Show.
Date.............................  Second Saturday and Sunday in March.
Location.........................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  The entire water area of the Colorado
                                    River beginning at Bluewater Marina
                                    in Parker, AZ, and extending
                                    approximately 10 miles to La Paz
                                    County Park.
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                                   4. Desert Storm
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Sponsor..........................  Lake Racer LLC.
Event Description................  Boat Poker Run and Exhibition Runs.
Date.............................  April weekend (3 day event).
Location.........................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  The waters of the lower Colorado
                                    River encompassed by the following
                                    boundaries: Boundary one from
                                    34[deg]27'44'' N, 114[deg]20'53'' W
                                    to 34[deg]27'51'' N, 114[deg]20'43''
                                    W. Boundary two from 34[deg]26'50''
                                    N, 114[deg]20'41'' W to
                                    34[deg]27'14'' N, 114[deg]20'55'' W.
                                    Boundary three from 34[deg]26'10''
                                    N, 114[deg]18'40'' W to
                                    34[deg]25'50' N, 114[deg]18'52'' W.
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                                   5. Lake Havasu Grand Prix
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Sponsor..........................   POPRA.
Event Description................  Boat Races on closed course.
Date.............................  April weekend (2 day event).
Location.........................  Lake Havasu, AZ.

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Regulated Area...................  The waters of the lower Colorado
                                    River encompassed by the following
                                    boundaries: Boundary one from
                                    34[deg]27'44'' N, 114[deg]20'53'' W
                                    to 34[deg]27'51'' N, 114[deg]20'43''
                                    W. Boundary two from 34[deg]26'50''
                                    N, 114[deg]20'41'' W to
                                    34[deg]27'14'' N, 114[deg]20'55'' W.
                                    Boundary three from 34[deg]26'10''
                                    N, 114[deg]18'40'' W to
                                    34[deg]25'50'' N, 114[deg]18'52'' W.
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                                   6. Bluewater Resort and Casino Spring
                                    Classic
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Sponsor..........................  Southern California Speedboat Club.
Event Description................  Professional High-speed powerboat
                                    race, closed course.
Date.............................  Saturday and Sunday in April.
Location.........................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  The Lake Moovalya area of the
                                    Colorado River in Parker, AZ.
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                                   7. IJSBA World Finals
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Sponsor..........................  International Jet Sports Boating
                                    Association.
Event Description................  Personal Watercraft Race.
Date.............................  Second Saturday through third Sunday
                                    of October (10 Days).
Location.........................  Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  The navigable waters of Lake Havasu,
                                    AZ in the area known as Crazy Horse
                                    Campgrounds.
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                                   8. Parker Enduro
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Sponsor..........................  Parker Area Chamber of Commerce.
Event Description................  Hydroplane, flatbottom, tunnel, and v-
                                    bottom powerboat race.
Date.............................  Late October.
Location.........................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  Between river miles 179 and 185
                                    (between the Roadrunner Resort and
                                    Headgate Dam).
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                                   9. Bluewater Resort and Casino
                                    Thanksgiving Regatta
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Southern California Speedboat Club.
Event Description................  Boat Races.
Date.............................  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and
                                    Sunday during Thanksgiving week.
Location.........................  Parker, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  That portion of Lake Moovalya,
                                    Parker, AZ between the northern and
                                    southern boundaries of La Paz County
                                    Park.
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                                   10. Lake Havasu City Boat Parade of
                                    Lights
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Sponsor..........................  London Bridge Yacht Club.
Event Description................  Boat parade during which vessels pass
                                    by a pre-designated vessel and then
                                    transit through the London Bridge
                                    Channel.
Date.............................  First Saturday and Sunday in
                                    December.
Location.........................  Lake Havasu, AZ.
Regulated Area...................  The limits of this temporary safety
                                    zone are consists of the navigable
                                    waters of North Lake Havasu, London
                                    Bridge Channel and Thompson Bay.
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    4. Revise Sec.  100.1103 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1103  Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Marine 
Events.

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates or by Notice to Mariners 20 Days prior to the event for 
those events listing a period for which a firm date is identifiable. In 
all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details 
concerning the number and type of participants and an exact 
geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh 
Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days 
prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice 
to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, 
Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note: 
Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an 
application each year as required by 33 CFR part 100, subpart A, to the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander. Sponsors are informed that 
ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local 
agencies, and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor 
the best support to ensure the safety of life and property.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol 
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of 
any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and 
any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and 
control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol 
Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard

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Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, 
warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's 
official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official 
patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may 
terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection 
of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 
(156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign 
``PATCOM''.
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1103
             [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   1. Redwood Heron Sprints Regatta
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Humboldt State University Athletic
                                    Department.
Event Description................  Sport rowing shells.
Date.............................  Third Sunday in April
Location.........................  Eureka Inner Reach Channel.
Regulated Area...................  The navigable waters within an area
                                    bounded by a line starting
                                    40[deg]48'16'' N, 124[deg]10'28'' W;
                                    thence to 40[deg]48'21'' N,
                                    124[deg]10'28'' W; thence to
                                    40[deg]48'35'' N, 124[deg]09'17'' W;
                                    thence to 40[deg]48'30'' N,
                                    124[deg]09'17'' W; thence returning
                                    to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   2. Stockton Asparagus Festival
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  City of Stockton.
Event Description................  Pier side Event.
Date.............................  Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in
                                    April.
Location.........................  McLeod Lake, Stockton, CA.
Regulated Area...................  Starting at the Port of Stockton and
                                    extending east to McLeod Lake;
                                    beginning at latitude 37[deg]57'06''
                                    N and longitude 121[deg]19'35'' W;
                                    then northerly to latitude
                                    37[deg]57'10'' N and longitude
                                    121[deg]19'36'' W; then north-
                                    northeasterly to latitude
                                    37[deg]57'24'' N and longitude
                                    121[deg]17'35'' W; then south-
                                    southwesterly to latitude
                                    37[deg]57'15'' N and longitude
                                    121[deg]17'41'' W; then south-
                                    southeasterly to latitude
                                    37[deg]57'14'' N and longitude
                                    121[deg] 17'31'' W; and then back to
                                    the beginning point.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   3. Blessing of the Fleet
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Corinthian Yacht Club.
Event Description................  Boat parade during which vessels pass
                                    by a pre-designated platform or
                                    vessel.
Date.............................  Last Sunday in April.
Location.........................  San Francisco Waterfront to South
                                    Tower of Golden Gate Bridge.
Regulated Area...................  The area between a line drawn from
                                    Bluff Point on the southeastern side
                                    of Tiburon Peninsula to Point
                                    Campbell on the northern edge of
                                    Angel Island, and a line drawn from
                                    Peninsula Point to the southern edge
                                    of Tiburon Peninsula to Point Stuart
                                    on the western edge of Angel Island.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   4. Opening Day on San Francisco Bay
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association
                                    and Corinthian Yacht Club.
Event Description................  Boat parade during which vessels pass
                                    by a pre-designated platform or
                                    vessel.
Date.............................  Last Sunday in April.
Location.........................  San Francisco, CA waterfront: Crissy
                                    Field to Pier 39.
Regulated Area...................  The area defined by a line drawn from
                                    Fort Point; thence easterly
                                    approximately 5,000 yards; thence
                                    easterly to the Blossom Rock Bell
                                    Buoy; thence westerly to the
                                    Northeast corner of Pier 39; thence
                                    returning along the shoreline to the
                                    point of origin.
                                   Special Requirements: All vessels
                                    entering the regulated area shall
                                    follow the parade route established
                                    by the sponsor and be capable of
                                    maintaining an approximate speed of
                                    6 knots. Commercial Vessel Traffic
                                    Allowances: The parade will be
                                    interrupted, as necessary, to permit
                                    the passage of commercial vessel
                                    traffic. Commercial traffic must
                                    cross the parade route at a no-wake
                                    speed and perpendicular to the
                                    parade route.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   5. Kinetic Sculpture Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Kinetic Sculpture Race Inc.
Event Description................  Human Powered Craft Race.
Date.............................  Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day
                                    Weekend.
Location.........................  Eureka Inner Reach Channel.
Regulated Area...................  The navigable waters within an area
                                    bounded by a line starting
                                    40[deg]48'16'' N, 124[deg]10'28'' W;
                                    thence to 40[deg]48'21'' N,
                                    124[deg]10'28'' W; thence to
                                    40[deg]48'35'' N, 124[deg]09'17'' W;
                                    thence to 40[deg]48'30'' N,
                                    124[deg]09'17'' W; thence returning
                                    to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   6. Sacramento Bridge-to-Bridge Water
                                    Festival
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Sacramento Visitors Bureau.
Event Description................  Professional high-speed powerboat
                                    races.
Date.............................  Second to last Friday, Saturday and
                                    Sunday in July.
Location.........................  Sacramento, CA.

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Regulated Area...................  The navigable waters within an area
                                    bounded by a line starting
                                    38[deg]35'49'' N, 121[deg]30'30'' W;
                                    thence to 38[deg]35'49'' N,
                                    121[deg]30'23'' W: thence to
                                    38[deg]40'00'' N, 121[deg]30'59'' W;
                                    thence to 38[deg]33'46'' N,
                                    121[deg]31'11'' W thence returning
                                    to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   7. Humboldt Bay Paddle Fest
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Humboldt State University Alumni
                                    Association.
Event Description................  Paddle boat race.
Date.............................  Last weekend in September or first
                                    weekend in October.
Location.........................  Eureka Inner Reach Channel.
Regulated Area...................  The navigable waters within an area
                                    bounded by a line starting
                                    40[deg]48'16'' N, 124[deg]10'28'' W;
                                    thence to 40[deg]48'21'' N,
                                    124[deg]10'28'' W; thence to
                                    40[deg]48'35'' N, 124[deg]09'17'' W;
                                    thence to 40[deg]48'30'' N,
                                    124[deg]09'17'' W; thence returning
                                    to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   8. Delta Thunder Powerboat Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Pacific Offshore Power Racing
                                    Association.
Event Description................  Professional high-speed powerboat
                                    race.
Date.............................  Second Saturday, Sunday in September.
Location.........................  Off Pittsburgh, CA in the waters
                                    around Winter Island and Brown
                                    Island.
Regulated Area...................  The water area of Suisun Bay
                                    commencing at Simmons Point on
                                    Chipps Island; thence southwesterly
                                    to Stake Point on the southern shore
                                    of Suisun Bay; thence easterly
                                    following the southern shoreline of
                                    Suisun Bay and New York Slough to
                                    New York Slough Buoy 13; thence
                                    north-northwesterly to the
                                    Northwestern corner of Fraser Shoal;
                                    thence northwesterly to the western
                                    tip of Chain Island; thence west-
                                    northwesterly to the northeast tip
                                    of Van Sickle Island; thence
                                    following the shoreline of Van
                                    Sickle Island and Chipps Island and
                                    returning to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   9. Pittsburg Seafood Festival Air
                                    Show
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  City of Pittsburg, CA.
Event Description................  Pittsburg Seafood Festival Air Show.
Date.............................  Second Saturday, Sunday in September.
Location.........................  Off Pittsburg, CA in the waters
                                    around Winter Island and Brown
                                    Island.
Regulated Area...................  The water area of Suisun Bay
                                    commencing at Simmons Point on
                                    Chipps Island; thence southwesterly
                                    to Stake Point on the southern shore
                                    of Suisun Bay; thence easterly
                                    following the southern shoreline of
                                    Suisun Bay and New York Slough to
                                    New York Slough Buoy 13; thence
                                    north-northwesterly to the
                                    Northwestern corner of Fraser Shoal;
                                    thence northwesterly to the western
                                    tip of Chain Island; thence west-
                                    northwesterly to the northeast tip
                                    of Van Sickle Island; thence
                                    following the shoreline of Van
                                    Sickle Island and Chipps Island and
                                    returning to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    5. Add Sec.  100.1104 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.1104  Southern California Annual Marine Events for the Los 
Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone.

    (a) General. Special local regulations are established for the 
events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of 
these special local regulations will be made by publication in the 
Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without 
specific dates or by Notice to Mariners 20 Days prior to the event for 
those events listing a period for which a firm date is identifiable. In 
all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details 
concerning the number and type of participants and an exact 
geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh 
Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days 
prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice 
to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, 
Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note: 
Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an 
application each year as required by 33 CFR part 100, subpart A, to the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander. Sponsors are informed that 
ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local 
agencies, and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor 
the best support to ensure the safety of life and property.
    (b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not 
registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol 
vessels are considered spectators. The ``official patrol'' consists of 
any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and 
any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the 
cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.
    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the 
through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the 
regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless 
cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any 
spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable 
effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and 
control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol 
Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector 
Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant 
officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official 
representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol 
vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may 
terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection 
of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 
(156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign 
``PATCOM''.
    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of 
commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.

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    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or 
local agencies.

                       Table 1 to Sec.   100.1104
             [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   1. Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor..........................  Newport Ocean Sailing Association.
Event Description................  Sailing vessel race; open ocean.
Date.............................  Fourth Friday in April.
Location.........................  Newport Beach, CA.
Regulated Area...................  Starting area only. All waters of the
                                    Pacific Ocean near Newport Beach, CA
                                    bounded by a line starting
                                    33[deg]35'18'' N, 117[deg]53'18'' W;
                                    thence to 33[deg]34'54'' N,
                                    117[deg]53'18'' W; thence to
                                    33[deg]34'54'' N, 117[deg]54'30'' W;
                                    thence to 33[deg]35'18'' N,
                                    117[deg]54'30'' W; thence returning
                                    to the point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Dated: December 21, 2010.
J.R. Castillo,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 2011-2861 Filed 2-8-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P