[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 2, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 50621]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-18257]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0602]


Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Recurring Marine Events

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during 
the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta on the Ohio River, from mile 0.0-
0.5, Allegheny River mile 0.0-0.6, Monongahela River mile 0.0-0.5 
extending the entire width of all three rivers. These regulations are 
needed to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from 
the hazards associated with a regatta on the navigable waterway. During 
the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the 
regulated area 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 100.801, Table 1, Sector Ohio Valley, 
No. 22 are effective from 12 noon until 11:30 p.m. daily, from August 
5, 2016 through August 7, 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 special local 
regulations for the annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta listed in 33 
CFR 100.801 Table 1, Sector Ohio Valley, No. 22 from 12:00 noon until 
11:30 p.m., from August 5, 2016 through August 7, 2016. Entry into the 
regulated area is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a 
designated representative. Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or 
pass through the area 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 
100.801 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 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. 2016-18257 Filed 8-1-16; 8:45 am]
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