[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 6, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 33307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-13683]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0595]
RIN 1625-AA08


Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races; Kennewick, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Special Local Regulation for 
the Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races from Tuesday, July 24th through 
Sunday July 29th, 2012. This action is necessary to ensure the safety 
of persons and vessels involved in the Annual Kennewick, Washington, 
Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races (Water Follies). During the 
enforcement period, no vessel may operate in this area without 
permission from the on scene Patrol Commander.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1303 will be enforced from 
Tuesday, July 24th through Sunday July 29th, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until 
the last race is completed each day at approximately 7:30 p.m., unless 
sooner terminated by the Patrol Commander.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the regulations 
found in 33 CFR 100.1303 restricting regular navigation and anchoring 
activities on the Columbia River near Kennewick, Washington during the 
periods specified in the DATES section.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.1303, no person or vessel may 
enter or remain in the regulated area without permission of the Captain 
of the Port, Columbia River or his designated on-scene Patrol 
Commander. Persons or vessels wishing to enter the area may request 
permission to do so from the on-scene Patrol Commander via VHF Channel 
16 or 13. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or 
local enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).
    In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard 
will provide the maritime community with notification of these 
enforcement periods via Local Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: May 3, 2012.
B.C. Jones,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Columbia River.
[FR Doc. 2012-13683 Filed 6-5-12; 8:45 am]
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