[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 85 (Friday, May 2, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25009]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-09852]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0210]


Safety Zone; Sea World San Diego 2014 Summer Fireworks, Mission 
Bay; San Diego, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Sea World San Diego 2014 
Firework safety zone on May 24 through May 26, May 31, June 1, June 7, 
June 8, June 13 through June 30, July 1 through July 31, August 1 
through August 17, August 22 through August 24, August 29 through 
August 31, September 1 and September 6, 2014. These recurring annual 
summer firework display events occur on the navigable waters of Mission 
Bay in San Diego, California. This action is necessary to provide for 
the safety of the marine event crew, spectators, safety vessels, and 
general users of the waterway. During the enforcement period, persons 
and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or 
anchoring within this regulated area unless authorized by the Captain 
of the Port, or his designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8:50 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 24 
through May 26, May 31, June 1, June 7 through June 8, June 13 through 
June 30, July 1 through July 31, August 1 through August 17, August 22 
through August 24, August 29 through August 31, September 1 and 
September 6, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or email Petty Officer Giacomo Terrizzi, Waterways Management, 
U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego, CA; telephone (619) 278-7261, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone in Mission Bay for the 
Sea World San Diego 2014 Summer Fireworks, listed in 33 CFR 165.1123, 
Table 1, Item 7 from 8:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1123, persons and vessels are 
prohibited during the fireworks display times from entering into, 
transiting through, or anchoring within the 600 foot regulated area 
safety zone around the fireworks barge, located in approximate position 
32[deg]46'03'' N, 117[deg]13'11'' W, unless authorized by the Captain 
of the Port, or his designated representative. Persons or vessels 
desiring to enter into or pass through the safety zone may request 
permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. 
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port or designated representative can be 
reached via VHF CH 16 or at (619) 278-7033. If permission is granted, 
all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the 
Captain of the Port or designated representative. Spectator vessels may 
safely transit outside the regulated area, but may not anchor, block, 
loiter, or impede the transit of official fireworks support, event 
vessels or enforcement patrol vessels. The Coast Guard may be assisted 
by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing 
this regulation.
    This notice is issued under authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 33 CFR 
165.1123. 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 the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners, and local advertising by the event sponsor.
    If the Coast Guard determines that the regulated area need not be 
enforced for the full duration stated on this notice, then a Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners or other communications coordinated with the event 
sponsor will grant general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: April 4, 2014.
S. M. Mahoney,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Diego.
[FR Doc. 2014-09852 Filed 5-1-14; 8:45 am]
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