[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28556-28558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12103]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket No. USCG-2012-1036]


Safety Zones and Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine 
Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce one special local regulation for 
a boat race, 16 safety zones for fireworks displays and one safety zone 
for a swim event in the Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility 
on the dates and times listed in the tables below. This action is 
necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways 
during the events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel 
may enter the regulated area or safety zones without permission of the 
Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Sound or designated 
representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151 will be 
enforced during the dates and times as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or email Petty Officer Ian Fallon, Waterways Management Division, 
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound; telephone 203-468-4565, 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulation listed in 33 CFR 100.100 and the safety zones listed 
in 33 CFR 165.151 on the specified dates and times as indicated in the 
following Tables.

                         Table to Sec.   100.100
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                                                      August
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1.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River,   Event type: Boat Race.
 New London, CT.                          Date: June 7, 2015.
                                          Time: 8:30 a.m. to
                                          12:30 p.m.
                                          Location: All waters
                                          of the Thames River at New
                                          London, Connecticut, between
                                          the Penn Central Draw Bridge
                                          41[deg]21'46.94'' N.,
                                          072[deg]5'14.46'' W. to
                                          Bartlett Cove 41[deg]25'
                                          35.9'' N., 072[deg]5'42.89''
                                          W. (NAD 83).
                                          Additional
                                          stipulations: Spectator
                                          vessels must be at anchor
                                          within a designated spectator
                                          area or moored to a waterfront
                                          facility within the regulated
                                          area in such a way that they
                                          shall not interfere with the
                                          progress of the event at least
                                          30 minutes prior to the start
                                          of the races. They must remain
                                          moored or at anchor until the
                                          men's varsity have passed
                                          their positions. At that time,
                                          spectator vessels located
                                          south of the Harvard Boathouse
                                          may proceed downriver at a
                                          reasonable speed. Vessels
                                          situated between the Harvard
                                          Boathouse and the finish line
                                          must remain stationary until
                                          both crews return safely to
                                          their boathouses. If for any
                                          reason the men's varsity crew
                                          race is postponed, spectator
                                          vessels will remain in
                                          position until notified by
                                          Coast Guard or regatta patrol
                                          personnel. The last 1000 feet
                                          of the race course near the
                                          finish line will be delineated
                                          by four temporary white buoys
                                          provided by the sponsor. All
                                          spectator craft shall remain
                                          behind these buoys during the
                                          event. Spectator craft shall
                                          not anchor: to the west of the
                                          race course, between Scotch
                                          Cap and Bartlett Point Light,
                                          or within the race course
                                          boundaries or in such a manner
                                          that would allow their vessel
                                          to drift or swing into the
                                          race course. During the
                                          effective period all vessels
                                          shall proceed at a speed not
                                          to exceed six knots in the
                                          regulated area. Spectator
                                          vessels shall not follow the
                                          crews during the races.
                                          Swimming is prohibited in the
                                          vicinity of the race course
                                          during the races. A vessel
                                          operating in the vicinity of
                                          the Submarine Base may not
                                          cause waves which result in
                                          damage to submarines or other
                                          vessels in the floating dry-
                                          docks.
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                        Table 1 to Sec.   165.151
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6.2 Town of Branford Fireworks.........   Date: June 27, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: June 28,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Branford Harbor, Branford, CT
                                          in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]15'30'' N.,
                                          072[deg]49'22'' W. (NAD 83).
6.3 Vietnam Veterans/Town of East Haven   Date: June 27, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: June 29,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          11:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Cosey Beach, East Haven, CT in
                                          approximate position,
                                          41[deg]14'19'' N.,
                                          072[deg]52'9.8'' W. (NAD 83).
7.1 Point O'Woods Fire Company Summer     Date: July 3, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          10:00 p.m.

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                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Great South Bay, Point
                                          O'Woods, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]39'18.57'' N.,
                                          073[deg]08'5.73'' W. (NAD 83).
7.4 Norwalk Fireworks..................   Date: July 3, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:30 p.m. to
                                          10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk,
                                          CT in approximate position,
                                          41[deg]04'50'' N.,
                                          073[deg]23'22'' W. (NAD 83).
7.5 Lawrence Beach Club Fireworks......   Date: July 3, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Atlantic Ocean off
                                          Lawrence Beach Club, Atlantic
                                          Beach, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]34'42.65'' N.,
                                          073[deg]42'56.02'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
7.6 Sag Harbor Fireworks...............   Date: July 4, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Sag Harbor Bay off Havens
                                          Beach, Sag Harbor, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          41[deg]00'26'' N.,
                                          072[deg]17'9'' W. (NAD 83).
7.7 South Hampton Fresh Air Home          Date: July 3, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:45 p.m. to
                                          10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Shinnecock Bay, Southampton,
                                          NY in approximate positions,
                                          40[deg]51'48'' N.,
                                          072[deg]26'30'' W. (NAD 83).
7.18 Independence Day Celebration         Date: July 4, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:30 p.m. to
                                          10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          of Umbrella Beach, Montauk, NY
                                          in approximate position
                                          41[deg]01'44'' N.,
                                          071[deg]57'13'' W. (NAD 83).
7.27 City of Long Beach Fireworks......   Date: July 10, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 11,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:30 p.m. to
                                          10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Riverside Blvd, City of Long
                                          Beach, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]34'38.77'' N.,
                                          073[deg]39'41.32'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
7.33 Groton Long Point Yacht Club         Date: July 18, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: July 19,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          10:30 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound, Groton, CT
                                          in approximate position
                                          40[deg]59'41.40'' N.,
                                          072[deg]06'08.70'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
7.34 Devon Yacht Club Fireworks........   Date: July 4, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:45 p.m. to
                                          10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Napeague Bay, in Block Island
                                          Sound off Amagansett, NY in
                                          approximate position
                                          40[deg]59'41.40'' N.,
                                          072[deg]06'08.70'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
7.40 Rowayton Fireworks................   Date: July 4, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 9:00 p.m. to
                                          11:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound south of
                                          Bayley Beach Park in Rowayton,
                                          CT in approximate position
                                          41[deg]03'11'' N.,
                                          073[deg]26'41'' W. (NAD 83).
7.42 Connetquot River Summer Fireworks.   Date: July 2, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: July 3,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:45 p.m. to
                                          9:55 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          the Connetquot River off
                                          Snapper Inn Restaurant,
                                          Oakdale, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]43'32.38'' N.,
                                          073[deg]9'02.64'' W. (NAD 83).
8.4 Town of Babylon Fireworks..........   Date: August 22, 2015.
                                          Rain Date: August 23,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:30 p.m. to
                                          10:00 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          of Cedar Beach Town Park,
                                          Babylon, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]37'53'' N.,
                                          073[deg]20'12'' W. (NAD 83).
9.1 East Hampton Fire Department          Date: August 29, 2015.
 Fireworks.                               Rain Date: August 30,
                                          2015.
                                          Time: 8:45 p.m. to
                                          10:15 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters off
                                          Main Beach, East Hampton, NY
                                          in approximate position
                                          40[deg]56'40.28'' N.,
                                          072[deg]11'21.26'' W. (NAD
                                          83).
9.4 The Creek Fireworks................   Date: September 5,
                                          2015.
                                          Rain Date: September
                                          6, 2015.
                                          Time: 7:45 p.m. to
                                          9:15 p.m.
                                          Location: Waters of
                                          Long Island Sound off the
                                          Creek Golf Course,
                                          Lattingtown, NY in approximate
                                          position 40[deg]54'13'' N.,
                                          073[deg]35'58'' W. W. (NAD
                                          83).
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                        Table 2 to Sec.   165.151
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1.6 Swim Across America Greenwich......   Date: June 27, 2015.
                                          Time: 5:30 a.m. to
                                          10:30 a.m.
                                          Location: All
                                          navigable waters of Stamford
                                          Harbor within a half mile long
                                          and 1,000 foot wide polygon
                                          shaped box stretching from
                                          Dolphin Cove to Rocky Point
                                          between Stamford and
                                          Greenwich, CT. Formed by
                                          connecting the following
                                          points. Beginning at point (A)
                                          41[deg]01'32.03'' N.,
                                          073[deg]33'8.93'' W., then
                                          south east to point (B)
                                          41[deg]01' 15.01'' N.,
                                          073[deg]32'55.58'' W.; then
                                          south west to point (C)
                                          41[deg]00'49.25 N.,
                                          073[deg]33' 20.36'' W.; then
                                          north west to point (D)
                                          41[deg]00'58.00'' N.,
                                          073[deg]33'27.00'' W., then
                                          north east to point (E)
                                          41[deg]01'15.80'' N.,
                                          073[deg]33'09.85'' W., then
                                          heading north and ending at
                                          point (A) (NAD 83).
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    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151, the 
regatta, fireworks displays and swim event listed above are established 
as a special local regulation or safety zone. Under the provisions of 
33 CFR 100.100 and 165.151, vessels may not enter the regulated area 
unless given permission from the COTP or a designated representative. 
Spectator vessels may transit outside the safety zones but may not 
anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of other 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 33 CFR 100, 33 CFR 165 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 the Local Notice to 
Mariners or marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that 
the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in 
this notice, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant 
general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: May 7, 2015.
E.J. Cubanski, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island 
Sound.
[FR Doc. 2015-12103 Filed 5-18-15; 8:45 am]
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