[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67026-67027]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26816]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0869]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in the Seventh 
Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations 
pertaining to the Key West World Championship in the Atlantic Ocean, 
off Key West, FL from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2013. 
This action is necessary to protect race participants, participant 
vessels, spectators, and the general public from the hazards associated 
with high-speed boat races. The special local regulations establish 
regulated areas on the waters of the Key West Main Ship Channel, Key 
West Turning Basin, and Key West Harbor Entrance. During the 
enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area 
without permission from the Captain of the Port.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.701 will be enforced from 9:30 
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or email Marine Science Technician First Class Ian G. Bowes, 
Sector Key West Prevention Department, Coast Guard; telephone 305-292-
8809 extension 5, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Special 
Local Regulations for the annual Key West World Championship Super Boat 
Race in 33 CFR 100.701 on November 10, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 
p.m. These regulations can be found in the 2013 issue of the Federal 
Register 33 CFR 100.701.
    On November 6, 8, and 10, 2013, Super Boat International 
Productions,

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Inc. is hosting the Key West World Championship, a series of high-speed 
boat races. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.701, no unauthorized 
person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor within, or remain 
in the established regulated areas. The event will be held on the 
waters of the Atlantic Ocean located southwest of Key West, Florida. 
Approximately 75 high-speed power boats will be participating in the 
races. It is anticipated that at least 100 spectator vessels will be 
present during the races.
    The special local regulations will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. until 
4:30 p.m. on November 10, 2013. The Coast Guard will provide notice of 
the regulated area by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives. The Coast Guard may 
be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies 
in enforcing this regulation. The events on November 6, 2013 and 
November 8, 2013 will be enforced with actual notice.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.701 and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the 
Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance 
notification of this enforcement period via a Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners.

    Dated: October 24, 2013.
A.S. Young, Sr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Key West.
[FR Doc. 2013-26816 Filed 11-7-13; 8:45 am]
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