[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 138 (Tuesday, July 19, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 42549]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18045]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0595]


Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races; Kennewick, 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 Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races. This regulation which 
restricts navigation and anchorage on the Columbia River for six days 
at the end of July. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of 
the vessels involved in the Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia 
Unlimited Hydroplane Races (Water Follies). During the enforcement 
period, no person or vessel may operate their vessels in this area 
without permission from the on scene Patrol Commander.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1303 will be enforced from 
Tuesday, July 26, through Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until 
the last race is completed each day at approximately 7:30 p.m., unless 
sooner terminated by the Patrol Commander.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or e-mail BM1 Silvestre Suga III, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit 
Portland; telephone 503-240-9327, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the regulations 
found in 33 CFR 100.1303 restricting regular navigation and anchoring 
activities on the Columbia River during the periods specified in the 
DATES section.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.1303, no person or vessel may 
enter or remain in the area without permission of the Captain of the 
Port, Columbia River or his designated on-scene Patrol Commander. 
Persons or vessels wishing to enter the area may request permission to 
do so from the on-scene Captain of the Port representative via VHF 
Channel 16 or 13. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, 
State, or local enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1318 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 notification 
of these enforcement periods via the Local Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: July 5, 2011.
L.R. Tumabarello,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia 
River.
[FR Doc. 2011-18045 Filed 7-18-11; 8:45 am]
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