[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 122 (Friday, June 24, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41219]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14900]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0388]


Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Safety Zones; Wheeling 
Heritage Port Festival; Ohio River Mile 90.2 to 90.7; Wheeling, WV

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Wheeling 
Heritage Port Festival Fireworks on the Ohio River, in Wheeling, WV 
from mile 90.2 to 90.7, extending the entire width of the river on 
September 17, 2016. This zone is needed to protect vessels transiting 
the area and event spectators from the hazards associated with a barge-
based fireworks display. During the enforcement period, entry into, 
transiting, or anchoring in the safety zone is prohibited to all 
vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official 
patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the 
Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 1, Sector Ohio Valley, 
No. 60, will be enforced from 10 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., on September 
17, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email MST1 Jennifer Haggins, Marine 
Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 412-221-0807, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety Zone 
for the annual Wheeling Heritage Port Sternwheel Festival Fireworks 
listed in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 1, Sector Ohio Valley, No. 60, from 10 
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on September 17, 2016. This safety zone extends from 
mile 90.2 to 90.7 on the Ohio River in Wheeling, WV. This action is 
being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways 
during the fireworks display. Entry into the safety zone is prohibited 
unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. Persons 
or vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the safety zone 
must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. 
If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the 
instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.801 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement 
in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime 
community with advance notification of this enforcement period via 
Local Notice to Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.

L. Mcclain, Jr.,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2016-14900 Filed 6-23-16; 8:45 am]
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