[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 28, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 37649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16106]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG 2011-0404]


Safety Zone; Northern California Annual Fireworks Events, 
Independence Day Fireworks

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the annual Independence Day 
Fireworks (Kings Beach 4th of July Fireworks) safety zone. 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 7 a.m. 
through 10 p.m. on July 3, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or e-mail Lieutenant Junior Grade Liezl Nicholas, U.S. Coast 
Guard, Waterways Safety Division; telephone 415-399-7443, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone 
for the annual Kings Beach 4th of July Fireworks in 33 CFR 165.1191 on 
July 3, 2011, from 7 a.m. through 10 p.m. The fireworks launch site is 
approximately 800 feet off the shore line of Kings Beach in position 
39[deg]13'55.37'' N, 120[deg]01'42.26'' W (NAD83). The safety zone 
encompasses the navigable waters within a 1,000 ft radius of the launch 
site.
    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 entry into 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, a 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to 
enter the regulated area.

    Dated: June 16, 2011.
Cynthia L. Stowe,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Francisco.
[FR Doc. 2011-16106 Filed 6-27-11; 8:45 am]
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