[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 166 (Friday, August 26, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53329-53337]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21865]


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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: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is updating and consolidating the list of 
marine events occurring annually within the Eleventh Coast Guard 
District. These amendments 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: This rule is effective September 26, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as 
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, 
are part of docket USCG-2009-0558 and are available online by going to 
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0558 in the ``Keyword'' 
box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is also available for 
inspection or copying at the 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Lieutenant 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: 

Regulatory Information

    On February 9th, 2011, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled Eleventh Coast Guard

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District Annual Marine Events in the Federal Register (76 FR 27). On 
May 26, 2011, we published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking 
(SNPRM) of the same title to add clarifying language and change two 
event dates in the proposed rule (76 FR 30575). We received no comments 
on either the NPRM or the SNPRM or a request for public meeting. A 
public meeting was not held.

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 effects of these special local regulations are 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 Rule

    The Coast Guard is revising 33 CFR 100.1101, 100.1102, 100.1103, 
and adding 33 CFR 100.1104. The changes effectively update the outdated 
special local regulations. The amendments and addition address minor 
corrections required in the regulatory text.
    The Coast Guard is amending 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 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.
    This rule will revise the text of 33 CFR 100.1101(b)(3) and 
100.1102(b)(3) to delete reference to the Patrol Commander (PATCOM) 
being located on the lead official patrol vessel. Often the PATCOM is 
located shoreside in a location that offers a better vantage point to 
monitor the event. The location of the PATCOM may also be dictated by 
radio communication requirements, or a need to be co-located with local 
law enforcement representatives.
    Additionally, the Coast Guard will delete the limiting descriptor 
``commercial'' in 33 CFR 100.1101(b)(4) and 100.1102(b)(4), as applied 
to vessels being allowed to transit through the regulated areas when 
permitted by PATCOM. Often the PATCOM will allow all queued vessels to 
transit through a zone; for example during a long break in a race. 
Commercial vessels are normally given preference, but we do sometimes 
allow recreational vessels to move.
    The Coast Guard will change the dates for events listed as 
occurring in ``late December'' to ``December.'' 33 CFR 100.1101, Table 
1, item 5, the San Diego Parade of Lights, and item 6, the Mission Bay 
Parade of Lights are listed as occurring in late December. For 
administrative efficiency and to avoid potential problems, the Coast 
Guard is deleting ``late'' to allow for required flexibility in 
activating the special local regulations.
    Finally, the title of 33 CFR 100.1102 will be revised to clearly 
indicate the special local regulations that are located in the San 
Diego Captain of the Port Zone.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this 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 rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as 
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and 
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential 
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or 
under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and 
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    We expect the economic impact of this 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. 
Furthermore, 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 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 rule 
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    We expect this 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 rule so that they can better evaluate 
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule 
would affect your small business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or 
options for

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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 rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this 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 concluded 
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph 34(h), of 
the Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical 
exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated 
under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

Words of Issuance and Regulatory Text

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

PART 100--MARINE EVENTS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.


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2. Revise Sec.  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 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

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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. 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 
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.........................  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.........................  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) 
within 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 or by Notice to Mariners 20 Days prior to the event for 
those

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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. 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 
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.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             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).

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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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              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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
                                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

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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.   100.1103
              [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]
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                    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.
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                     2. Stockton Asparagus Festival
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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.
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                        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.

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Event Description............  Professional high-speed powerboat races.
Date.........................  Second to last Friday, Saturday and
                                Sunday in July.
Location.....................  Sacramento, CA.
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 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.
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0
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

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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.   100.1104
              [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    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.
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    Dated: July 19, 2011.
J.R. Castillo,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 2011-21865 Filed 8-25-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P