[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 26, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 66239-66248]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-27645]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0118]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard 
District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to revise the list of permanent 
safety zones established for fireworks displays at various locations 
within the geographic boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District. This 
action is necessary to protect the life and property of the maritime 
public from the hazards posed by fireworks displays. Entry into or 
movement within these proposed zones during the enforcement periods is 
prohibited without approval of the appropriate Captain of the Port.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before November 25, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2011-0118 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 Dennis Sens, Prevention Division, Fifth Coast 
Guard District; telephone 757-398-6204, 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-2011-0118), 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-2011-0118'' 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 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

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become highlighted in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011-
0118'' 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 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.

Basis and Purpose

    In this rule the Coast Guard proposes to revise the list of 
permanent safety zones at 33 CFR 165.506, established for fireworks 
displays at various locations within the geographic boundary of the 
Fifth Coast Guard District. For a description of the geographical area 
of the Fifth District and subordinate Coast Guard Sectors--Captain of 
the Port Zones, please see 33 CFR 3.25. Currently there are 73 
permanent safety zones that are established for annually recurring 
fireworks displays within the geographic boundaries of the Fifth Coast 
Guard District.
    The Coast Guard proposes to revise the list of permanent safety 
zones at 33 CFR 165.506, established for fireworks displays, by adding 
3 new locations, deleting 2 previously established locations and 
modifying 19 previously established locations within the geographic 
boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District. This rule will increase the 
total number of permanent safety zones to 74 locations for fireworks 
displays within the boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District.
    This rule proposes to add 3 new safety zone locations to the 
permanent safety zones listed in 33 CFR 165.506. The new safety zones 
include locations at: North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ; Great 
Wicomico River, Mila, VA; and Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, VA.
    The 19 previously established safety zone locations proposed for 
modification by this rule are: Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis, 
MD; Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD, (2 locations); Patuxent 
River, Calvert County, MD; Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD; 
Potomac River, Charles County, MD; Potomac River, Charles County, MD 
near Mount Vernon; Potomac River, National Harbor, MD; Miles River, St. 
Michaels, MD; Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD; Upper Potomac River, 
Alexandria, VA; Anacostia River, Washington, DC; Potomac River, Prince 
William County, VA; North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ; Chesapeake 
Bay, Norfolk, VA; North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (2 
locations); Pamlico River, Washington, NC; and Motts Channel, Banks 
Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Safety zone modifications include 
revision to dates and minor changes to coordinates that define safety 
zone boundaries.
    The Coast Guard typically receives numerous applications for 
fireworks displays in these general areas. Previously, a temporary 
safety zone was established on an emergency basis for each display. 
This limited the opportunity for public comment. Establishing permanent 
safety zones through notice and comment rulemaking provides the public 
the opportunity to comment on the safety zone locations, size, and 
length of time the zones will be enforced.
    Each year organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor 
fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each 
event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the 
fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel 
movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms 
to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on 
scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit.
    The Coast Guard would publish notices in the Federal Register if an 
event sponsor reported a change to the listed event venue or date. In 
the case of inclement weather the event usually will be conducted on 
the day following the date listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. Coast 
Guard Captains of the Port would give notice of the enforcement of each 
safety zone by all appropriate means to provide the widest 
dissemination of notice among the affected segments of the public. This 
would include publication in the Local Notice to Mariners and Marine 
Information Broadcasts. Marine information and facsimile broadcasts may 
also be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the 
event. Fireworks barges or launch sites on land used in the locations 
stated in this rulemaking would also display a sign labeled 
``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY''* * * The sign would be affixed to the 
port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above 
ground level when on land and in close proximity to the shoreline 
facing the water. This sign provides on scene notice that the safety 
zone is or will be enforced on that day. The sign will be diamond 
shaped, 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro-reflective border. 
The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10-inch black block letters centered on 
the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and ``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black 
block letters placed above and below the word ``DANGER'' respectively 
on a white background. There would also be a Coast Guard patrol vessel 
on scene 30 minutes before the display is scheduled to start until 30 
minutes after its completion to enforce the safety zone.
    The enforcement period for these proposed safety zones is from 5:30 
p.m. to 1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or 
transit through these safety zones during this timeframe if authorized 
by the Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel 
on scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23.
    This rule is being proposed to provide for the safety of life on 
navigable waters during the events and to give the marine community the 
opportunity to comment on the proposed zone locations, size, and length 
of time the zones will be active.

Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard proposes to revise the regulations at 33 CFR 
165.506 by adding the following 3 permanent safety zone locations.

North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ, Safety Zone

    The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of 
the fireworks barge located at latitude 39[deg]20'58'' N, longitude 
074[deg]25'58'' W, near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ.

Great Wicomico River, Mila, VA, Safety Zone

    All waters of the Great Wicomico River located within a 420 foot 
radius of the fireworks display at approximate

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position latitude 37[deg]50'31'' N, longitude 076[deg]19'42'' W near 
Mila, Virginia.

Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, VA, Safety Zone

    All waters of Cockrell's Creek located within a 420 foot radius of 
the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]49'54'' 
N, longitude 076[deg]16'44'' W near Reedville, Virginia.
    The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by 
modifying 19 existing permanent safety zone locations. The following 
table shows where these 19 existing permanent safety zones are listed 
within the Table to 33 CFR 165.506 and describes the revisions that are 
being made to these safety zones.

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                        Table to Sec.   165.506
       Number                   section                           Location                       Revision
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1...................  a.11.......................  N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ....  Event date.
2...................  b.2........................  Severn River & Spa Creek, Annapolis,   Coordinates.
                                                    MD.
3...................  b.6........................  Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco       Event date &
                                                    River, MD.                             coordinates.
4...................  b.7........................  Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco       Event date &
                                                    River, MD.                             coordinates.
5...................  b.9........................  Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD...  Coordinates.
6...................  b.11.......................  Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD.  Coordinates.
7...................  b.13.......................  Potomac River, Charles County, MD....  Event date &
                                                                                           coordinates
8...................  b.14.......................  Potomac River, Charles County, MD,     Coordinates.
                                                    Mount Vernon.
9...................  b.16.......................  Potomac River, National Harbor, MD...  Event date &
                                                                                           coordinates.
10..................  b.18.......................  Miles River, St. Michaels, MD........  Coordinates.
11..................  b.19.......................  Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD..........  Coordinates.
12..................  b.21.......................  Upper Potomac River, Alexandria, VA..  Event date.
13..................  b.22.......................  Anacostia River, Washington, DC......  Coordinates.
14..................  b.23.......................  Potomac River, Prince William County,  Event date &
                                                    VA.                                    coordinates.
15..................  c.10.......................  Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA..........  Event date.
16..................  c.16.......................  N. Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA  Event date.
17..................  c.17.......................  N. Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA  Event date.
18..................  d.7........................  Pamlico River, Washington, NC........  Coordinates.
19..................  d.10.......................  Motts Channel, Banks Channel,          Event date.
                                                    Wrightsville Beach, NC.
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    The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by 
disestablishing the following 2 permanent safety zones. All coordinates 
listed for the following safety zones reference Datum NAD 1983.

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    Number               Date                 Location                          Regulated area
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                                   (b) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore--COTP Zone
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10............  July 4th.............  Patuxent River,        All waters of the Patuxent River within a 400 yard
                                        Solomons Island,       radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude
                                        Calvert County, MD,    38[deg]19'03'' N, longitude 076[deg]26'07.6'' W.
                                        Safety Zone.
11............  July 4th.............  Patuxent River,        All waters of Patuxent River within a 300 yard
                                        Solomons Island, MD,   radius of the fireworks barge in an area bound by
                                        Safety Zone.           the following points: latitude 38[deg]19'42'' N,
                                                               longitude 076[deg]28'02'' W; thence to latitude
                                                               38[deg]19'26'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'18'' W;
                                                               thence to latitude 38[deg]18'48'' N, longitude
                                                               076[deg]27'42'' W; thence to latitude
                                                               38[deg]19'06'' N, longitude 076[deg]27'25'' W;
                                                               thence to the point of origin, located near
                                                               Solomons Island, MD.
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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 and executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This NPRM has not been designated 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 proposed rule to be so 
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. This finding 
is based on the short amount of time that vessels would be restricted 
from the zones, and the small zone sizes positioned in low vessel 
traffic areas. Vessels would not be precluded from getting underway, or 
mooring at any piers or marinas currently located in the vicinity of 
the proposed safety zones. Advance notifications would also be made to 
the local maritime community by issuing Local Notice to Mariners, 
Marine information and facsimile broadcasts so mariners can adjust 
their plans accordingly. Notifications to the public for most events 
will usually be made by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. The 
Coast Guard anticipates that these safety zones will only be enforced 2 
to 3 times per year.

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

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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, if promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities. This rule will affect the 
following entities some of which may be small entities: The owners and 
operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the proposed 
safety zones during the times these zones are enforced.
    These proposed safety zones will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following 
reasons: The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in many 
of the zones, vessels can transit safely around the safety zones. 
Generally, blanket permission to enter, remain in, or transit through 
these safety zones will be given except during the period that the 
Coast Guard patrol vessel is present. Before the enforcement period, we 
will issue maritime advisories widely.
    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. 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 the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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 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 preliminary 
determination is available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES. This proposed rule involves implementation of regulations 
within 33 CFR Part 165 that establish safety zones on navigable waters 
of the United States, and, therefore paragraph (34)(g) of figure 2-1 
applies. These safety zones are enforced for the duration of the

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fireworks displays, which are launched from or adjacent to navigable 
waters of the United States and may have potential for negative impact 
on the safety or other interest of waterway users and shore side 
activities in the event area. The category of activities includes 
fireworks launched from barges at or near the shoreline that generally 
rely on the use of navigable waters as a safety buffer. 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 165

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

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub. L. 107-
295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

    2. Revise Sec.  165.506 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.506  Safety Zones; Fifth Coast Guard District Fireworks 
Displays.

    (a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 
165.23 apply.
    (2) The following regulations apply to the fireworks safety zones 
listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. These regulations will be 
enforced annually, for the duration of each fireworks event listed in 
the Table to Sec.  165.506. In the case of inclement weather, the event 
may be conducted on the day following the date listed in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the 
enforcement period of the regulation with respect to each safety zone, 
the geographical area, and other details concerning the nature of the 
fireworks event will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene-patrol 
personnel. Those personnel are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and 
petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Other Federal, State and local 
agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the safety 
zone. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, 
flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed 
as directed.
    (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges and launch sites on land 
that operate within the regulated areas contained in the Table to Sec.  
165.506 will have a sign affixed to the port and starboard side of the 
barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land 
immediately adjacent to the shoreline and facing the water labeled 
``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY.'' This will provide on scene notice 
that the safety zone will be enforced on that day. This notice will 
consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange 
retro reflective border. The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10 inch black 
block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and 
``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the 
word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background.
    (2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the Fifth Coast Guard 
District will notify the public of the enforcement of these safety 
zones by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the 
affected segments of the public. Publication in the Local Notice to 
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may 
be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is 
scheduled to begin, to notify the public.
    (c) Contact Information. Questions about safety zones and related 
events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port 
for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is 
listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast 
Guard Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4944.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 772-2200.
    (d) Enforcement Period. The safety zones in the Table to Sec.  
165.506 will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day a barge with 
a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign on the port and starboard side 
is on-scene or a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign is posted on 
land adjacent to the shoreline, in a location listed in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the 
safety zones during these enforcement periods unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on 
scene.

                                             Table to Sec.   165.506
                [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec.   165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.]
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      Number                   Date                    Location                       Regulated area
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                                 (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
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1.................  July 4th.................  North Atlantic Ocean,     The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                Bethany Beach, DE,        within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                Safety Zone.              fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 38[deg]32'08'' N,
                                                                          longitude 075[deg]03'15'' W, adjacent
                                                                          to shoreline of Bethany Beach, DE.
2.................  Labor Day................  Indian River Bay, DE,     All waters of the Indian River Bay
                                                Safety Zone.              within a 360 yard radius of the
                                                                          fireworks launch location on the pier
                                                                          in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]36'42'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]08'18'' W, about 700 yards
                                                                          east of Pots Net Point, DE.
3.................  July 4th.................  North Atlantic Ocean,     All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within
                                                Rehoboth Beach, DE,       a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Safety Zone.              barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]43'01.2'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]04'21'' W, approximately 400
                                                                          yards east of Rehoboth Beach, DE.
4.................  July 4th.................  North Atlantic Ocean,     The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                Avalon, NJ, Safety Zone.  within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                                          fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          location latitude 39[deg]05'31'' N,
                                                                          longitude 074[deg]43'00'' W, in the
                                                                          vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon,
                                                                          NJ.

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5.................  July 4th, September--2nd   Barnegat Bay, Barnegat    The waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500
                     Saturday.                  Township, NJ, Safety      yard radius of the fireworks barge in
                                                Zone.                     approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]44'50'' N, longitude
                                                                          074[deg]11'21'' W, approximately 500
                                                                          yards north of Conklin Island, NJ.
6.................  July 4th.................  North Atlantic Ocean,     The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                Cape May, NJ, Safety      within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          location latitude 38[deg]55'36'' N,
                                                                          longitude 074[deg]55'26'' W,
                                                                          immediately adjacent to the shoreline
                                                                          at Cape May, NJ.
7.................  July 3rd.................  Delaware Bay, North Cape  All waters of the Delaware Bay within a
                                                May, NJ, Safety Zone.     500 yard radius of the fireworks barge
                                                                          in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]58'00'' N, longitude
                                                                          074[deg]58'30'' W.
8.................  August--3rd Sunday.......  Great Egg Harbor Inlet,   All waters within a 500 yard radius of
                                                Margate City, NJ,         the fireworks barge in approximate
                                                Safety Zone.              location latitude 39[deg]19'33'' N,
                                                                          longitude 074[deg]31'28'' W, on the
                                                                          Intracoastal Waterway near Margate
                                                                          City, NJ.
9.................  July 4th, August every     Metedeconk River, Brick   The waters of the Metedeconk River
                     Thursday.                  Township, NJ, Safety      within a 300 yard radius of the
                    September 1st Thursday...   Zone.                     fireworks launch platform in
                                                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                          40[deg]03'24'' N, longitude
                                                                          074[deg]06'42'' W, near the shoreline
                                                                          at Brick Township, NJ.
10................  July--1st Friday.........  North Atlantic Ocean,     The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                Atlantic City, NJ,        within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                Safety Zone.              fireworks barge located at latitude
                                                                          39[deg]20'58'' N, longitude
                                                                          074[deg]25'58'' W, near the shoreline
                                                                          at Atlantic City, NJ.
11................  July 4th, October--1st     North Atlantic Ocean,     The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
                     Saturday.                  Ocean City, NJ, Safety    within a 500 yard radius of the
                                                Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          location latitude 39[deg]16'22'' N,
                                                                          longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W, in the
                                                                          vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean
                                                                          City, NJ.
12................  May--4th Saturday........  Barnegat Bay, Ocean       All waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500
                                                Township, NJ, Safety      yard radius of the fireworks barge in
                                                Zone.                     approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]47'33'' N, longitude
                                                                          074[deg]10'46'' W.
13................  July 4th.................  Little Egg Harbor,        All waters of Little Egg Harbor within
                                                Parker Island, NJ,        a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Safety Zone.              barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]34'18'' N, longitude
                                                                          074[deg]14'43'' W, approximately 100
                                                                          yards north of Parkers Island.
14................  September--3rd Saturday..  Delaware River, Chester,  All waters of the Delaware River near
                                                PA, Safety Zone.          Chester, PA just south of the
                                                                          Commodore Barry Bridge within a 250
                                                                          yard radius of the fireworks barge
                                                                          located in approximate position
                                                                          latitude 39[deg]49'43.2'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]22'42'' W.
15................  September--3rd Saturday..  Delaware River,           All waters of the Delaware River near
                                                Essington, PA, Safety     Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum
                                                Zone.                     Island within a 250 yard radius of the
                                                                          fireworks barge located in the
                                                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]51'18'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]18'57'' W.
16................  July 4th, Columbus Day,    Delaware River,           All waters of Delaware River, adjacent
                     December 31st, January     Philadelphia, PA,         to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA,
                     1st.                       Safety Zone.              bounded from shoreline to shoreline,
                                                                          bounded on the south by a line running
                                                                          east to west from points along the
                                                                          shoreline at latitude 39[deg]56'31.2''
                                                                          N, longitude 075[deg]08'28.1'' W;
                                                                          thence to latitude 39[deg]56'29.1'' N,
                                                                          longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W, and
                                                                          bounded on the north by the Benjamin
                                                                          Franklin Bridge.
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1.................  April--1st or 2nd          Washington Channel,       All waters of the Upper Potomac River
                     Saturday.                  Upper Potomac River,      within a 150 yard radius of the
                                                Washington, DC, Safety    fireworks barge in approximate
                                                Zone.                     position latitude 38[deg]52'09'' N,
                                                                          longitude 077[deg]01'13'' W, located
                                                                          within the Washington Channel in
                                                                          Washington Harbor, DC.
2.................  July 4th, December--1st    Severn River and Spa      All waters of the Severn River and Spa
                     and 2nd, Saturday,         Creek, Annapolis, MD,     Creek within an area bounded by a line
                     December 31st.             Safety Zone.              drawn from latitude 38[deg]58'40'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]58'26'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]28'28'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]58'45'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]28'07'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]59'01'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]28'37'' W, thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]58'57'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]28'40'' W, located near the
                                                                          entrance to Spa Creek in Annapolis,
                                                                          Maryland.
3.................  Saturday before            Middle River, Baltimore   All waters of the Middle River within a
                     Independence Day holiday.  County, MD, Safety Zone.  300 yard radius of the fireworks barge
                                                                          in approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]17'45'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]23'49'' W, approximately 300
                                                                          yards east of Rockaway Beach, near
                                                                          Turkey Point.
4.................  July 4th, December 31st..  Patapsco River (Middle    All waters of the Patapsco River,
                                                Branch), Baltimore, MD,   Middle Branch, within an area bound by
                                                Safety Zone.              a line drawn from the following
                                                                          points: latitude 39[deg]15'22'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]36'36'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 39[deg]15'10'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]36'00'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          39[deg]15'40'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]35'23'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          39[deg]15'49'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]35'47'' W; thence to the point
                                                                          of origin, located approximately 600
                                                                          yards east of Hanover Street (SR-2)
                                                                          Bridge.
5.................  June 14th, July 4th,       Northwest Harbor (East    All waters of the Patapsco River within
                     September--2nd Saturday,   Channel), Patapsco        a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                     December 31st.             River, MD, Safety Zone.   barge in approximate position
                                                                          39[deg]15'55'' N, 076[deg]34'35'' W,
                                                                          located adjacent to the East Channel
                                                                          of Northwest Harbor.
6.................  May--2nd or 3rd Thursday   Baltimore Inner Harbor,   All waters of the Patapsco River within
                     or Friday, July 4th,       Patapsco River, MD,       a 100 yard radius of the fireworks
                     December 31st.             Safety Zone.              barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]17'01'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]36'31'' W, located at the
                                                                          entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor,
                                                                          approximately 125 yards southwest of
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7.................  May--2nd or 3rd Thursday   Baltimore Inner Harbor,   The waters of the Patapsco River within
                     or Friday, July 4th,       Patapsco River, MD,       a 100 yard radius of approximate
                     December 31st.             Safety Zone.              position latitude 39[deg]17'04'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]36'36'' W, located
                                                                          in Baltimore Inner Harbor,
                                                                          approximately 125 yards southeast of
                                                                          pier 1.
8.................  July 4th, December 31st..  Northwest Harbor (West    All waters of the Patapsco River within
                                                Channel) Patapsco         a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                River, MD, Safety Zone.   barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          39[deg]16'21'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]34'38'' W, located adjacent to
                                                                          the West Channel of Northwest Harbor.
9.................  July 4th.................  Patuxent River, Calvert   All waters of the Patuxent River within
                                                County, MD, Safety Zone.  a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                          barge located at latitude
                                                                          38[deg]19'17'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]27'45'' W, approximately 800
                                                                          feet from shore at Solomons Island,
                                                                          MD.
10................  July 4th.................  Chester River, Kent       All waters of the Chester River, within
                                                Island Narrows, MD,       an area bound by a line drawn from the
                                                Safety Zone.              following points: latitude
                                                                          38[deg]58'50'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]15'00'' W; thence north to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]59'00'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]15'00'' W; thence east to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]59'00'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]14'46'' W; thence southeast to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]58'50'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]14'28'' W; thence southwest to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]58'37'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]14'36'' W, thence northwest to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]58'42'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]14'55'' W, thence to the point
                                                                          of origin, located approximately 900
                                                                          yards north of Kent Island Narrows (US-
                                                                          50/301) Bridge.
11................  July 3rd.................  Chesapeake Bay,           All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within
                                                Chesapeake Beach, MD,     a 150 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Safety Zone.              barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]41'36'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]31'30'' W, and within a 150
                                                                          yard radius of the fireworks barge in
                                                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]41'28'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]31'29'' W, located near
                                                                          Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
12................  July 4th.................  Choptank River,           All waters of the Choptank River within
                                                Cambridge, MD, Safety     a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Zone.                     launch site at Great Marsh Point,
                                                                          located at latitude 38[deg]35'06'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]04'46'' W.
13................  July--2nd or 3rd Saturday  Potomac River, Charles    All waters of the Potomac River within
                     and last Saturday.         County, MD, Safety Zone.  a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                          barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]20'05'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]15'00'' W, approximately 500
                                                                          yards north of the shoreline at
                                                                          Fairview Beach, Virginia.
14................  May--last Saturday, July   Potomac River, Charles    All waters of the Potomac River within
                     4th.                       County, MD--Mount         an area bound by a line drawn from the
                                                Vernon, Safety Zone.      following points: latitude
                                                                          38[deg]42'30'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]04'47'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]42'18'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]04'42'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]42'11'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]05'10'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]42'22'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]05'12'' W; located at the
                                                                          Mount Vernon Estate, in Fairfax
                                                                          County, Virginia.
15................  October--1st Saturday....  Dukeharts Channel,        All waters of the Potomac River within
                                                Potomac River, MD,        a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Safety Zone.              barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]13'27'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]44'48'' W, located adjacent to
                                                                          Dukeharts Channel near Coltons Point,
                                                                          Maryland.
16................  July--Day before           Potomac River, National   All waters of the Potomac River within
                     Independence Day           Harbor, MD, Safety Zone.  an area bound by a line drawn from the
                     holiday, November--3rd                               following points: latitude
                     Thursday and last                                    38[deg]47'13'' N, longitude
                     Friday, December--1st,                               077[deg]00'58'' W; thence to latitude
                     2nd and 3rd Friday.                                  38[deg]46'51'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]01'15'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]47'25'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]01'33'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          38[deg]47'32'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]01'08'' W; thence to the point
                                                                          of origin, located at National Harbor,
                                                                          Maryland.
17................  July 4th, September--last  Susquehanna River, Havre  All waters of the Susquehanna River
                     Saturday.                  de Grace, MD, Safety      within a 150 yard radius of the
                                                Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 39[deg]32'42'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]04'30'' W,
                                                                          approximately 800 yards east of the
                                                                          waterfront at Havre de Grace, MD.
18................  June and July--Saturday    Miles River, St.          All waters of the Miles River within a
                     before Independence Day    Michaels, MD, Safety      200 yard radius of approximate
                     holiday.                   Zone.                     position latitude 38[deg]47'42'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]12'51'' W, located
                                                                          at the entrance to Long Haul Creek.
19................  June and July--Saturday    Tred Avon River, Oxford,  All waters of the Tred Avon River
                     or Sunday before           MD, Safety Zone.          within a 150 yard radius of the
                     Independence Day holiday.                            fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 38[deg]41'24'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]10'37'' W,
                                                                          approximately 500 yards northwest of
                                                                          the waterfront at Oxford, MD.
20................  July 3rd.................  Northeast River, North    All waters of the Northeast River
                                                East, MD, Safety Zone.    within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                                          fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 39[deg]35'26'' N,
                                                                          longitude 075[deg]57'00'' W,
                                                                          approximately 400 yards south of North
                                                                          East Community Park.
21................  June--2nd or 3rd           Upper Potomac River,      All waters of the Upper Potomac River
                     Saturday, July--1st, 2nd   Alexandria, VA, Safety    within a 300 yard radius of the
                     or 3rd Saturday,           Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                     September--1st or 2nd                                position 38[deg]48'37'' N,
                     Saturday.                                            077[deg]02'02'' W, located near the
                                                                          waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia.
22................  March through October, at  Anacostia River,          All waters of the Anacostia River
                     the conclusion of          Washington, DC, Safety    within a 150 yard radius of the
                     evening MLB games at       Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                     Washington Nationals                                 position latitude 38[deg]52'13'' N,
                     Ball Park.                                           longitude 077[deg]00'16'' W, located
                                                                          near the Washington Nationals Ball
                                                                          Park.
23................  June--last Saturday,       Potomac River, Prince     All waters of the Potomac River within
                     July--3rd, 4th or last     William County, VA,       a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
                     Saturday or Sunday.        Safety Zone.              barge in approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]34'07'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]15'32'' W, located near Cherry
                                                                          Hill, Virginia.
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1.................  July 4th.................  North Atlantic Ocean,     All waters of the Atlantic Ocean in an
                                                Ocean City, MD, Safety    area bound by the following points:
                                                Zone.                     latitude 38[deg]19'39.9'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]05'03.2'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]19'36.7'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]04'53.5'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]19'45.6'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]04'49.3'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 38[deg]19'49.1'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]05'00.5'' W; thence to point
                                                                          of origin. The size of the safety zone
                                                                          extends approximately 300 yards
                                                                          offshore from the fireworks launch
                                                                          area located at the high water mark on
                                                                          the beach.
2.................  May--4th Sunday, June--    Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean  All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within
                     3rd Monday, and June       City, MD, Safety Zone.    a 350 yard radius of the fireworks
                     29th, July 4th, August--                             barge in approximate position latitude
                     1st and 4th Sunday,                                  38[deg]22'32'' N, longitude
                     September--1st and 4th                               075[deg]04'30'' W.
                     Sunday.
3.................  July 4th.................  Assawoman Bay, Fenwick    All waters of Assawoman Bay within a
                                                Island--Ocean City, MD,   360 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Safety Zone.              launch location on the pier at the
                                                                          West end of Northside Park, in
                                                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                          38[deg]25'57.6'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]03'55.8'' W.
4.................  July 4th.................  Broad Bay, Virginia       All waters of the Broad Bay within a
                                                Beach, VA, Safety Zone.   400 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                          display in approximate position
                                                                          latitude 36[deg]52'08'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]00'46'' W, located on the
                                                                          shoreline near the Cavalier Golf and
                                                                          Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
5.................  October--1st Friday......  York River, West Point,   All waters of the York River near West
                                                VA, Safety Zone.          Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of
                                                                          the fireworks display located in
                                                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                          37[deg]31'25'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]47'19'' W.
6.................  July 4th.................  York River, Yorktown,     All waters of the York River within a
                                                VA, Safety Zone.          400 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                          display in approximate position
                                                                          latitude 37[deg]14'14'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]30'02'' W, located near
                                                                          Yorktown, Virginia.
7.................  July 4th.................  Chincoteague Channel,     All waters of the Chincoteague Channel
                                                Chincoteague, VA,         within a 360 yard radius of the
                                                Safety Zone.              fireworks launch location at the
                                                                          Chincoteague carnival waterfront in
                                                                          approximate position latitude
                                                                          37[deg]55'40.3'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]23'10.7'' W, approximately 900
                                                                          yards southwest of Chincoteague Swing
                                                                          Bridge.
8.................  May--1st Friday, July 4th  James River, Newport      All waters of the James River within a
                                                News, VA, Safety Zone.    325 yard radius of the fireworks barge
                                                                          in approximate position latitude
                                                                          36[deg]58'30'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]26'19'' W, located in the
                                                                          vicinity of the Newport News Shipyard,
                                                                          Newport News, Virginia.
9.................  July 9th.................  Chesapeake Bay, Hampton,  All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within
                                                VA, Safety Zone.          a 350 yard radius of approximate
                                                                          position latitude 37[deg]02'23'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]17'22'' W, located
                                                                          near Buckroe Beach.
10................  June--4th Friday, July--   Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk,  All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within
                     1st Friday, July 4th.      VA, Safety Zone.          a 400 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                          display located in position latitude
                                                                          36[deg]57'21'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]15'00'' W, located near Ocean
                                                                          View Fishing Pier.
11................  July 4th.................  Chesapeake Bay, Virginia  All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400
                                                Beach, VA, Safety Zone.   yard radius of the fireworks display
                                                                          in approximate position latitude
                                                                          36[deg]55'02'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]03'27'' W, located at the
                                                                          First Landing State Park at Virginia
                                                                          Beach, Virginia.
12................  Memorial Day, June--1st    Elizabeth River,          All waters of the Elizabeth River
                     and 2nd Friday, Saturday   Southern Branch,          Southern Branch in an area bound by
                     and Sunday, July 4th,      Norfolk, VA, Safety       the following points: latitude
                     November--4th Saturday,    Zone.                     36[deg]50'54.8'' N, longitude
                     December--1st Saturday                               076[deg]18'10.7'' W; thence to
                     and December 31st,                                   latitude 36[deg]51'7.9'' N, longitude
                     January--1st.                                        076[deg]18'01'' W; thence to latitude
                                                                          36[deg]50'45.6'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]17'44.2'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 36[deg]50'29.6'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]17'23.2'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 36[deg]50'7.7'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]17'32.3'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 36[deg]49'58'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]17'28.6'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 36[deg]49'52.6'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]17'43.8'' W; thence to
                                                                          latitude 36[deg]50'27.2'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]17'45.3'' W thence to the
                                                                          point of origin.
13................  May--2nd Saturday,         Appomattox River,         All waters of the Appomattox River
                     September--1st Saturday    Hopewell, VA, Safety      within a 400 yard radius of the
                     and Sunday, December--     Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                     1st Saturday.                                        position latitude 37[deg]19'11'' N,
                                                                          longitude 077[deg]16'55'' W.
14................  July--3rd Saturday.......  John H. Kerr Reservoir,   All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir
                                                Clarksville, VA, Safety   within a 400 yard radius of
                                                Zone.                     approximate position latitude
                                                                          36[deg]37'51'' N, longitude
                                                                          078[deg]32'50'' W, located near the
                                                                          center span of the State Route 15
                                                                          Highway Bridge.
15................  May, June, July, August,   North Atlantic Ocean,     All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within
                     September, October--       Virginia Beach, VA,       a 1000 yard radius of the center
                     every Wednesday, Friday,   Safety Zone A.            located near the shoreline at
                     Saturday and Sunday,                                 approximate position latitude
                     July 4th.                                            36[deg]51'12'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]58'06'' W, located off the
                                                                          beach between 17th and 31st streets.
16................  September--4th Saturday    North Atlantic Ocean, VA  All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within
                     or October--1st Saturday.  Beach, VA, Safety Zone    a 350 yard radius of approximate
                                                B.                        position latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N,
                                                                          longitude 075[deg]58'09'' W, located
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17................  Friday, Saturday, Sunday   North Atlantic Ocean, VA  All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within
                     and Monday--Labor Day      Beach, VA, Safety Zone    a 350 yard radius of approximate
                     Weekend.                   C.                        position latitude 36[deg]49'55'' N,
                                                                          longitude 075[deg]58'00'' W, located
                                                                          off the beach between 2nd and 6th
                                                                          streets.
18................  July 4th.................  Nansemond River,          All waters of the Nansemond River
                                                Suffolk, VA, Safety       within a 350 yard radius of
                                                Zone.                     approximate position latitude
                                                                          36[deg]44'27'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]34'42'' W, located near
                                                                          Constant's Wharf in Suffolk, VA.
19................  February--4th Saturday,    Chickahominy River,       All waters of the Chickahominy River
                     July 4th.                  Williamsburg, VA,         within a 400 yard radius of the
                                                Safety Zone.              fireworks display in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 37[deg]14'50'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]52'17'' W, near
                                                                          Barrets Point, Virginia.
20................  July 4th.................  James River,              All waters of the James River within a
                                                Williamsburg, VA,         350 yard radius of approximate
                                                Safety Zone.              position latitude 37[deg]13'23.3'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]40'11.8'' W, located
                                                                          near Kingsmill Resort.
21................  July--3rd, 4th and 5th...  Great Wicomico River,     All waters of the Great Wicomico River
                                                Mila, VA, Safety Zone.    located within a 420 foot radius of
                                                                          the fireworks display at approximate
                                                                          position latitude 37[deg]50'31'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]19'42'' W near Mila,
                                                                          Virginia.
22................  July--1st Friday,          Cockrell's Creek,         All waters of Cockrell's Creek located
                     Saturday and Sunday.       Reedville, VA, Safety     within a 420 foot radius of the
                                                Zone.                     fireworks display at approximate
                                                                          position latitude 37[deg]49'54'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]16'44'' W near
                                                                          Reedville, Virginia.
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                                (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
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1.................  July 4th, October--1st     Morehead City Harbor      All waters of the Morehead City Harbor
                     Friday.                    Channel, NC, Safety       Channel that fall within a 360 yard
                                                Zone.                     radius of latitude 34[deg]43'01'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]42'59.6'' W, a
                                                                          position located at the west end of
                                                                          Sugar Loaf Island, NC.
2.................  April--2nd Saturday, July  Cape Fear River,          All waters of the Cape Fear River
                     4th, August--3rd Monday,   Wilmington, NC, Safety    within an area bound by a line drawn
                     October--1st Friday.       Zone.                     from the following points: latitude
                                                                          34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]57'06'' W; thence northeast to
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]13'57'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]57'05'' W; thence north to
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]14'11'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]57'07'' W; thence northwest to
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]57'19'' W; thence east to
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]57'06'' W; thence southeast to
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]14'07'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]57'00'' W; thence south to
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]56'58'' W; thence to the point
                                                                          of origin, located approximately 500
                                                                          yards north of Cape Fear Memorial
                                                                          Bridge.
3.................  July 4th.................  Green Creek and Smith     All waters of Green Creek and Smith
                                                Creek, Oriental, NC,      Creek that fall within a 300 yard
                                                Safety Zone.              radius of the fireworks launch site at
                                                                          latitude 35[deg]01'29.6'' N, longitude
                                                                          076[deg]42'10.4'' W, located near the
                                                                          entrance to the Neuse River in the
                                                                          vicinity of Oriental, NC.
4.................  July 4th.................  Pasquotank River,         All waters of the Pasquotank River
                                                Elizabeth City, NC,       within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                Safety Zone.              fireworks launch site in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 36[deg]18'00'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]13'00'' W,
                                                                          approximately 200 yards south of the
                                                                          east end of the Elizabeth City Bascule
                                                                          Bridges.
5.................  July 4th.................  Currituck Sound,          All waters of the Currituck Sound
                                                Corolla, NC, Safety       within a 300 yard radius of the
                                                Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 36[deg]22'48'' N,
                                                                          longitude 075[deg]51'15'' W.
6.................  July 4th, November--3rd    Middle Sound, Figure      All waters of the Figure Eight Island
                     Saturday.                  Eight Island, NC,         Causeway Channel from latitude
                                                Safety Zone.              34[deg]16'32'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]45'32'' W, thence east along
                                                                          the marsh to a position located at
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]16'19'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]44'55'' W, thence south to the
                                                                          causeway at position latitude
                                                                          34[deg]16'16'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]44'58'' W, thence west along
                                                                          the shoreline to position latitude
                                                                          34[deg]16'29'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]45'34'' W, thence back to the
                                                                          point of origin.
7.................  June--2nd Saturday, July-- Pamlico River,            All waters of the Pamlico River that
                     1st Saturday after July    Washington, NC, Safety    fall within a 300 yard radius of the
                     4th.                       Zone.                     fireworks launch site at latitude
                                                                          35[deg]32'27'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]03'40.5'' W, located 500 yards
                                                                          north of Washington railroad trestle
                                                                          bridge.
8.................  July 4th.................  Neuse River, New Bern,    All waters of the Neuse River within a
                                                NC, Safety Zone.          360 yard radius of the fireworks barge
                                                                          in approximate position latitude
                                                                          35[deg]06'07.1'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]01'35.8'' W, located 420 yards
                                                                          north of the New Bern, Twin Span, high
                                                                          rise bridge.
9.................  July 4th.................  Edenton Bay, Edenton,     All waters within a 300 yard radius of
                                                NC, Safety Zone.          position latitude 36[deg]03'04'' N,
                                                                          longitude 076[deg]36'18'' W,
                                                                          approximately 150 yards south of the
                                                                          entrance to Queen Anne Creek, Edenton,
                                                                          NC.
10................  July 4th, November--       Motts Channel, Banks      All waters of Motts Channel within a
                     Saturday following         Channel, Wrightsville     500 yard radius of the fireworks
                     Thanksgiving.              Beach, NC, Safety Zone.   launch site in approximate position
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]12'29'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]48'27'' W, approximately 560
                                                                          yards south of Sea Path Marina,
                                                                          Wrightsville Beach, NC.
11................  July 4th.................  Cape Fear River,          All waters of the Cape Fear River
                                                Southport, NC, Safety     within a 600 yard radius of the
                                                Zone.                     fireworks barge in approximate
                                                                          position latitude 33[deg]54'40'' N,
                                                                          longitude 078[deg]01'18'' W,
                                                                          approximately 700 yards south of the
                                                                          waterfront at Southport, NC.
12................  July 4th.................  Big Foot Slough,          All waters of Big Foot Slough within a
                                                Ocracoke, NC, Safety      300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                Zone.                     launch site in approximate position
                                                                          latitude 35[deg]06'54'' N, longitude
                                                                          075[deg]59'24'' W, approximately 100
                                                                          yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance
                                                                          Channel at Ocracoke, NC.

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13................  August--1st Tuesday......  New River, Jacksonville,  All waters of the New River within a
                                                NC, Safety Zone.          300 yard radius of the fireworks
                                                                          launch site in approximate position
                                                                          latitude 34[deg]44'45'' N, longitude
                                                                          077[deg]26'18'' W, approximately one
                                                                          half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge,
                                                                          Jacksonville, North Carolina.
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    Dated: September 12, 2011.
William D. Lee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-27645 Filed 10-25-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P