[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 65 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 16746-16770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06728]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0064]
RIN 1625-AA08, AA00


Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine 
Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend the regulations established 
for recurring marine events and fireworks displays that take place 
within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This 
proposed rule would revise the listing of events that informs the 
public of regularly scheduled marine parades, regattas, other organized 
water events, and fireworks displays that require additional safety 
measures provided by regulations. Through this rulemaking, the list of 
recurring marine events requiring special local regulations or safety 
zones would be updated with revisions, additional events, and removal 
of events that no longer take place in the Fifth Coast Guard District. 
When these regulations are enforced, certain restrictions are placed on 
marine traffic in specified areas. This rulemaking project promotes 
efficiency by eliminating the need to produce a separate rule for each 
individual recurring event, and serves to provide notice of the known 
recurring events requiring a special local regulation or safety zone 
throughout the year. This proposed rule would also remove regulations 
that are no longer effective or required. We invite your comments on 
this rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before May 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2017-0064 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for 
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further 
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rulemaking, call or email Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard 
District Office of

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Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6204, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Coast Guard regularly updates Special local regulations and 
Safety Zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks 
displays that take place either on or over the navigable waters of the 
United States. Under that rule, the list of recurring marine events 
requiring special local regulations or safety zones is updated with 
revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take 
place within the Fifth Coast Guard District. The Fifth Coast Guard 
District area of responsibility is defined in 33 CFR 3.25. This rule 
would remove regulations no longer effective or required that continue 
to be listed in the CFR.
    The Tables in the CFR that list annual and recurring special local 
regulations and safety zones for marine events and fireworks displays 
within Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility (AOR) are 
published under 33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, respectively. These Tables 
were last amended September 14, 2016 through a previous rulemaking (81 
FR 63075), and generated no adverse comments. Like this NPRM, the 
September 2016 rule added, removed, and revised the Tables to 33 CFR 
100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506 for recurring marine events and fireworks 
displays requiring special local regulations and safety zones.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons, 
vessels and the navigable waters within close proximity to marine 
events and or fireworks displays before, during, and after the 
scheduled event. Publishing these regulatory updates in a single 
rulemaking promotes administrative efficiency and reduces costs 
involved in producing a separate rule for each individual recurring 
event. This proposed action also provides the public with notice 
through publication in the Federal Register of future recurring marine 
events and fireworks displays and their accompanying regulations, 
special local regulations and safety zones. This rule provides separate 
tables for each Coast Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast Guard 
District. The Coast Guard issues this rulemaking under authority in 33 
U.S.C. 1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

Special Local Regulations

    This proposed rule adds 3 new special local regulations for marine 
events, removes 1 regulation and revises 6 previously established 
regulations for marine events listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501. 
Other than changes to the dates and locations of certain events, the 
other provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain unchanged.
    The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by 
adding 3 new special local regulations. The special local regulations 
are listed in Table 1, including reference by section as printed in the 
Table to Sec.  100.501.

                                 Table 1
         [Special local regulated areas added to 33 CFR 100.501]
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         Table to Sec.   100.501 section                  Location
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1. (b.) 9........................................  Chesapeake Bay,
                                                    Chesapeake Bay
                                                    Bridge, MD.
2. (c.) 10.......................................  James River,
                                                    Midlothian, VA.
3. (d.) 4........................................  Masonboro Inlet,
                                                    Banks channel, Motts
                                                    channel,
                                                    Wrightsville Beach,
                                                    NC.
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    The Coast Guard proposes to amend the regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 
by disestablishing the special local regulation previously listed in 
section (b.) of Table to 100.501; marine event--Maryland Swim for Life, 
Chester River, MD. The basis for removal of this marine event from 
regulatory enforcement includes limited vessel traffic in the area of 
the event, close proximity to shore, and shallow water depths.
    This rule proposes to revise 6 preexisting special local 
regulations that involve change to marine event date(s) and/or 
coordinates. These events are listed in Table 2, with reference by 
section as printed in the Table to Sec.  100.501.

                                                     Table 2
                          [Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
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         Table to Sec.   100.501 section                    Location               Revision (date/coordinates)
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1. (b.) 2.......................................  Severn River, MD............  dates.
2. (b.) 6.......................................  Upper Potomac River,          dates.
                                                   Washington, DC.
3. (b.) 18......................................  Patuxent River, Solomons, MD  coordinates.
4. (b.) 19......................................  North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean   dates.
                                                   City, MD.
5. (b.) 21......................................  Hambrooks Bay, Choptank       dates.
                                                   River, MD.
6. (c.) 6.......................................  Mill Creek, Hampton, VA.....  dates
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    Based on the nature of marine events, large numbers of participants 
and spectators, and event locations, the Coast Guard has determined 
that the events listed in this rule could pose a risk to participants 
or waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the 
event. Possible hazards include risks of injury or death resulting from 
near or actual contact among participant vessels and spectator vessels 
or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In order to protect 
the safety of all waterway users including event participants and 
spectators, this

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rule would establish special local regulations for the time and 
location of each marine event.
    This rule prevents vessels from entering, transiting, mooring or 
anchoring within areas specifically designated as regulated areas 
during the periods of enforcement unless authorized by the Captain of 
the Port (COTP), or designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The 
designated ``Patrol Commander'' includes a Coast Guard commissioned, 
warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on 
their behalf. On-scene patrol commanders may be augmented by local, 
State or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast 
Guard.

Safety Zones

    This rulemaking proposes to add 8 new safety zones, revise 15 
previously established safety zones and remove 6 safety zones listed in 
the Table to Sec.  165.506. Other than changes to the dates and 
locations of certain safety zones, the other provisions in 33 CFR 
165.506 remain unchanged.
    The Coast Guard proposes to revise the regulations at 33 CFR 
165.506 by adding 8 new safety zone locations to the permanent 
regulations listed in this section. The new safety zones are listed in 
Table 3, including reference by section as printed in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506.

                                 Table 3
                 [Safety zones added to 33 CFR 165.506]
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         Table to Sec.   165.506 section                  Location
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1. (a.) 19.......................................  Delaware River,
                                                    Philadelphia, PA.
2. (a.) 20.......................................  Great Egg Harbor Bay,
                                                    Rainbow channel,
                                                    Ocean City, NJ.
3. (b.) 27.......................................  Severn River,
                                                    Sherwood Forest, MD.
4. (b.) 28.......................................  Prospect Bay, Queen
                                                    Anne's County, MD.
5. (c.) 24.......................................  James River and
                                                    Appomattox River,
                                                    Hopewell, VA.
6. (c.) 25.......................................  Chesapeake Bay, Inlet
                                                    to Kings Creek, Cape
                                                    Charles, VA.
7. (d.) 9........................................  Pamlico Sound,
                                                    Ocracoke, NC.
8. (d.) 14.......................................  Bath Creek, Bath, NC.
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    The rule proposes to revise 15 preexisting safety zones that 
involves changes to event date(s) and coordinates. These revised safety 
zones are shown in Table 4, with reference by section as printed in the 
Table to Sec.  165.506.

                                                     Table 4
                                [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
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         Table to Sec.   165.506 section                    Location               Revision (date/coordinates)
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1. (b.) 1.......................................  Upper Potomac River,          dates.
                                                   Washington channel,
                                                   Washington, DC.
2. (b.) 3.......................................  Chesapeake Bay, Seneca        dates/coordinates.
                                                   Creek, MD.
3. (b.) 6.......................................  Baltimore Inner Harbor,       dates.
                                                   Patapsco River, MD.
4. (b.) 7.......................................  Baltimore Inner Harbor,       dates.
                                                   Patapsco River, MD.
5. (b.) 9.......................................  Patuxent River, Solomons      dates.
                                                   Island, MD.
6. (b.) 10......................................  Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake    dates.
                                                   Beach, MD.
7. (b.) 13......................................  Potomac River, National       dates.
                                                   Harbor, MD.
8. (b.) 19......................................  Anacostia River, Washington,  coordinates.
                                                   DC.
9. (b.) 22......................................  Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean      dates.
                                                   City, MD.
10. (b.) 24.....................................  Baltimore Inner Harbor,       dates.
                                                   Patapsco River, MD.
11. (b.) 26.....................................  Susquehanna River, Havre de   coordinates.
                                                   Grace, MD.
12. (c.) 5......................................  Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA.  dates.
13. (c.) 8......................................  John H. Kerr Reservoir,       dates.
                                                   Clarksville, VA.
14. (c.) 23.....................................  Elizabeth River Eastern       dates.
                                                   Branch, Norfolk, VA.
15. (d.) 15.....................................  Atlantic Intracoastal         dates.
                                                   Waterway, Swansboro, NC.
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    The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by 
disestablishing the following 6 safety zones listed in Table 5.

                                                     Table 5
                                   [Safety Zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
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               Date(s)                                    Event                            Regulated area
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1. May--last Saturday; July 4th......  Fireworks display.........................  Potomac River, Charles
                                                                                    County, MD; vicinity east of
                                                                                    Mount Vernon Estate.
2. October--1st Saturday.............  Fireworks display.........................  Dukeharts Channel, Potomac
                                                                                    River, MD.
3. July 4th..........................  Fireworks display.........................  Edenton Bay, Edenton, NC.
4. July 4th..........................  Fireworks display.........................  Pantego Creek, Belhaven, NC.
5. May--3rd Saturday.................  Fireworks display.........................  Pasquotank River, Elizabeth
                                                                                    City, NC.
6. October--2nd Saturday.............  Fireworks display.........................  Atlantic Intracoastal
                                                                                    Waterway, Bogue Inlet,
                                                                                    Swansboro, NC.
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    Each year, organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor 
fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each 
event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the 
fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel 
movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms 
to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on 
scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit.
    The enforcement period for these safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 
1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or transit 
through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the 
COTP or designated Coast Guard patrol commander on scene, as provided 
for in 33 CFR 165.23. This rule provides for the safety of life on 
navigable waters during the events. The regulatory text we are 
proposing appears at the end of this document.

Temporary Regulations

    The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 and 
33 CFR 165.506 by removing the following 5 temporary sections listed in 
Table 6. These temporary sections are no longer effective but continue 
to appear in the CFR.

                                 Table 6
  [Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501 and safety
                   zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
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      Temporary section             Citation         Regulation expired
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1. 33 CFR 100.35T-05-0276...  77 FR 39630, July 5,  July 8, 2012.
                               2012.
2. 33 CFR 100.35T-05-0482...  77 FR 47520, August   September 29, 2012.
                               9, 2012.
3. 33 CFR 165.T05-0330......  78 FR 56611,          October 4, 2013.
                               September 13, 2013.
4. 33 CFR 165.T05-0495......  78 FR 39601, July 2,  July 5, 2013.
                               2013.
5. 33 CFR 165.T05-0723......  79 FR 51490, August   September 26, 2014.
                               29, 2014.
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    The Coast Guard is removing 33 CFR 165.540 that was previously 
established to facilitate a large multi-year dredging project in the 
coastal Cape Fear River area. This project was completed by the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors and accordingly a safety 
zone is no longer required for this purpose.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes 
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our 
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and 
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the 
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of 
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing 
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This NPRM has not been designated 
a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. 
Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of Management 
and Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount 
of time that vessels will be restricted from regulated areas, and the 
small size of these areas that are usually positioned away from high 
vessel traffic zones. Generally vessels would not be precluded from 
getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas currently located 
in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance notifications would 
also be made to the local maritime community by issuance of Local 
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine information 
and facsimile broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans 
accordingly. Notifications to the public for most events will typically 
be made by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Coast Guard 
anticipates that these special local regulated areas and safety zones 
will only be enforced one to three times per year.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this 
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit 
through a special local regulated area or safety zone may be small 
entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above, this proposed 
rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner 
or operator.
    These special local regulated areas and safety zones will not have 
a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
for the following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that small 
entities are able to operate in the areas where events are occurring to 
the extent possible while ensuring the safety of event participants and 
spectators. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in 
many of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the regulated 
area. Generally, permission to enter, remain in, or transit through 
these regulated areas during the enforcement may be given, when deemed 
safe to do so by the Coast Guard patrol commander on scene. Before the 
enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories widely.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect 
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you 
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, 
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that 
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action 
of the Coast Guard.

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C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of 
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and 
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under 
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If 
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or 
Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not 
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule 
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland 
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction 
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made 
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of 
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant 
effect on the human environment.
    This proposed rule involves implementation of regulations within 33 
CFR part 100 that apply to organized marine events on the navigable 
waters of the United States. Some marine events by their nature may 
introduce potential for adverse impact on the safety or other interest 
of waterway users or waterfront infrastructure within or close 
proximity to the event area. The category of water activities includes 
but is not limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat 
racing, swimming events, crew racing, and sail board racing. This 
section of the rule is categorically excluded from further review under 
paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. 
An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a 
Categorical Exclusion Determination are not required for this section 
of the rule.
    This proposed rule involves implementation of regulations at 33 CFR 
part 165 that establish safety zones on navigable waters of the United 
States for fireworks events. These safety zones are enforced for the 
duration of fireworks display events. The fireworks are generally 
launched from either a floating barge platform or immediately adjacent 
to navigable waters of the United States. The category of activities 
includes fireworks launched from barges or at the shoreline that 
generally rely on the use of navigable waters as a safety buffer. 
Fireworks displays may introduce potential hazards such as accidental 
discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers 
or other debris. This section of the rule is categorically excluded 
from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the 
Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. A preliminary environmental analysis 
checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion 
Determination are available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the 
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places, or vessels.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, 
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment 
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If 
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which 
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be 
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate 
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted 
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the 
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal 
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal 
Register (70 FR 15086).
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket, 
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web site's 
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up 
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a 
final rule is published.

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

    Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Waterways.

33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1233.

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Sec.  100.35T05-0276  [Removed]

0
2. Remove Sec.  100.35T05-0276.


Sec.  100.35T05-0482   [Removed]

0
3. Remove Sec.  100.35T05-0482.
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4. Revise Sec.  100.501 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.501   Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the 
Fifth Coast Guard District.

    The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in the 
Table to Sec.  100.501. These regulations will be effective annually, 
for the duration of each event listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501. 
Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of 
the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and 
details concerning the nature of the event and the number of 
participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in Local 
Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM 
marine band radio.
    (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is a 
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been 
designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to 
enforce these regulations.
    (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by the 
respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned, warrant, or petty 
officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
    (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the 
event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
    (4) Regulated area as used in this section means an area where 
Special local regulations apply to a specific described waterway to 
include creeks, sounds, bays, rivers and oceans. Regulated areas 
include all waters of a specific body of water described with intent to 
define boundaries where the Coast Guard enforces Special local 
regulations. Boundaries may be described from shoreline to shoreline, 
reference bridges or other fixed structures, by points and lines 
defined by latitude and longitude. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 
1983.
    (b) Marine Event Patrol. The Coast Guard will assign a marine event 
patrol, as described in Sec.  100.40 of this part, to each regulated 
event listed in the table. Additionally, a PATCOM will be assigned to 
oversee the patrol. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted 
on VHF-FM Channel 16. (1) The PATCOM may terminate the event, or the 
operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time 
if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. Only 
designated marine event participants and their vessels and official 
patrol vessels are authorized to enter the regulated area.
    (c) Special local regulations. (1) The PATCOM or designated marine 
event patrol may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the 
regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol 
vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with the 
directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the 
area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:
    (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any 
Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.
    (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Official Patrol.
    (iii) Vessel operators may request permission to enter and transit 
through a regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 16. 
When authorized to transit through the regulated area, vessels shall 
proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that 
minimizes wake near the race course or marine event area.
    (3) Race Area. This is an area described by a line bound by 
coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the 
boundary of a race area within the regulated area defined by this part. 
Only event sponsor designated participants or designated participating 
vessels and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area. 
Persons or vessel operators may request authorization to enter and 
transit through the regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM 
Channel 16.
    (4) Spectator Area. This is an area described by a line bound by 
coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the 
boundary of a spectator area within the regulated area defined by this 
part. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they 
remain within a designated spectator area. All spectator vessels shall 
be anchored or operate at a No Wake Speed within the designated 
spectator area. On scene designated PATCOM representatives will direct 
spectator vessels to the spectator area. Spectators shall contact the 
PATCOM to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If 
permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the 
regulated area at safe speed and without loitering.
    (5) Buffer Area. This is a neutral zone that surrounds the 
perimeter of a Race Area or Marine Event Area within the regulated area 
described by this part. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize 
potential collision conflicts with marine event participants or race 
boats and spectator vessels or nearby transiting vessels. This zone 
provides separation between a Race Area or Marine Event Area and a 
specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in the 
vicinity of the Special local regulated area for marine event.
    (6) Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they 
remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators shall contact the 
PATCOM to request permission to either enter the Spectator Area or pass 
through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators may 
enter the Spectator Area or must pass directly through the regulated 
area as instructed by PATCOM at safe speed and without loitering.
    (d) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be 
addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in 
which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed 
below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard 
Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see subpart 3.25 of this 
chapter.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of 
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone 
North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 362-4015.
    (e) Application for marine events. The application requirements of 
Sec.  100.15 of this part apply to all marine events listed in the 
Table to Sec.  100.501. For information on applying for a marine event 
permit, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the 
marine event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above.
    (f) Enforcement periods. The enforcement periods for each of the 
Special local regulations listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501 of this 
section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would 
remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in 
its table. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed 
that do not allow a specific date

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or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice 
by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well 
as issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
    (g) Regulations for specific marine events. (1) Marine event: (b.) 
7, U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show. Severn River spectator 
area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not 
anchor or maintain station within the spectator area described in Table 
to 100.501 (b.) 7 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or 
designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this 
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is 
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid 
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T 
(46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of 
this section may request access to the Severn River spectator area by 
contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster at (410) 263-7973 or 
email [email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area 
application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no 
later than 7 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be 
notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status 
of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the 
PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the 
spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for 
spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the 
PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event 
will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR 
110.159, Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically (2) Middle Ground 
Anchorage, (3) South Anchorage, and (4) Naval Anchorage for Small 
Craft.
    (2) Marine event: (b.) 23, Baltimore Air Show. Patapsco River 
spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel 
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area described in 
Table to 100.501 (b.) 23 without the permission of the Captain of the 
Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port has designated this 
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is 
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid 
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR subchapters K and T 
(46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels that meet the requirements of 
this section may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area by 
contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522-7300 or email 
[email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area application. 
Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 10 
calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by 
the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status of 
applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the 
PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the 
spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for 
spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the 
PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event 
will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR 
110.158, Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically anchorage grounds: (1) 
Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage; (2) Anchorage No. 2, general 
anchorage; (3) Anchorage No. 3 Upper, general anchorage; and (4) 
Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general anchorage.

                                             Table to Sec.   100.501
                [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec.   100.501 reference Datum NAD 1983]
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                    Enforcement period(s)                                                     Location/special
       No.                   \1\                    Event                  Sponsor         local regulation area
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                                 (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
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1................  June--1st Sunday......  Atlantic County Day at  Atlantic County, New    The waters of Great
                                            the Bay.                Jersey.                 Egg Harbor Bay,
                                                                                            adjacent to Somers
                                                                                            Point, New Jersey,
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            drawn along the
                                                                                            following
                                                                                            boundaries: the area
                                                                                            is bounded to the
                                                                                            north by the
                                                                                            shoreline along John
                                                                                            F. Kennedy Park and
                                                                                            Somers Point, New
                                                                                            Jersey; bounded to
                                                                                            the east by the
                                                                                            State Route 52
                                                                                            bridge; bounded to
                                                                                            the south by a line
                                                                                            that runs along
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]18'00'' N.,
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            west by a line that
                                                                                            runs along longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]37'00'' W.
2................  May--3rd Sunday;        Annual Escape from      Escape from Fort        All waters of the
                    September--3rd          Fort Delaware           Delaware Triathlon,     Delaware River
                    Saturday.               Triathlon.              Inc.                    between Pea Patch
                                                                                            Island and Delaware
                                                                                            City, Delaware,
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]36'35.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]35'25.6''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]34'57.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]33'23.1''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]34'11.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]34'28.6''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]35'52.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]36'33.9''
                                                                                            W., thence to point
                                                                                            of origin.
3................  June--last Saturday...  Westville Parade of     Borough of Westville    All waters of Big
                                            Lights.                 and Westville Power     Timber Creek in
                                                                    Boat.                   Westville, New
                                                                                            Jersey from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline bounded on
                                                                                            the south from the
                                                                                            Route 130 Bridge and
                                                                                            to the north by the
                                                                                            entrance of the
                                                                                            Delaware River.
4................  June--4th Sunday......  OPA Atlantic City       Offshore Performance    Regulated enforcement
                                            Grand Prix.             Assn. (OPA).            area--All waters of
                                                                                            the North Atlantic
                                                                                            Ocean encompassed
                                                                                            within the following
                                                                                            areas:
                                                                                           Race area: All waters
                                                                                            of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'31'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]24'45'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'08'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]24'32'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'21.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'04.6''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'45.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'11.6''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            parallel to
                                                                                            shoreline to point
                                                                                            of origin.

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                                                                                           Buffer area: All
                                                                                            waters of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'46'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]24'35'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'06'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]24'06'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'06'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'20'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'40.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'31.5''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            along the shoreline
                                                                                            to point of origin.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'05.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]24'05.8''
                                                                                            W., thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'52.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]23'53.9''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]19'51.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'16.2''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'05.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'20'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            point of origin.
5................  July--on or about July  U.S. holiday            City of Philadelphia..  The waters of the
                    4th.                    celebrations.                                   Delaware River,
                                                                                            adjacent to
                                                                                            Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                            Camden, NJ, from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            on the south by the
                                                                                            Walt Whitman Bridge
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            north by the
                                                                                            Benjamin Franklin
                                                                                            Bridge.
6................  August--2nd Friday,     Point Pleasant OPA/NJ   Offshore Performance    Regulated enforcement
                    Saturday and Sunday.    Offshore Grand Prix.    Association (OPA) and   area--All waters of
                                                                    New Jersey Offshore     the North Atlantic
                                                                    Racing Assn.            Ocean encompassed
                                                                                            within the following
                                                                                            areas:
                                                                                           Race area: All waters
                                                                                            of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]59'41'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]03'20'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]59'28'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'15'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]56'41'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'55'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]56'45'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]03'52'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north
                                                                                            parallel to
                                                                                            shoreline to point
                                                                                            of origin.
                                                                                           Buffer area: All
                                                                                            waters of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]00'00'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]03'31'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]59'41'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'00'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]56'28'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'43'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]56'31'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]04'10'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north along
                                                                                            the shoreline to
                                                                                            point of origin.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]59'41'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'59'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]59'39'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'48'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]56'27'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'29'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]56'28'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'43'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            point of origin.
7................  May--3rd weekend,       New Jersey Offshore     Offshore Performance    Regulated enforcement
                    Saturday and Sunday.    Grand Prix.             Assn. & New Jersey      area--All waters of
                                                                    Offshore Racing Assn.   the North Atlantic
                                                                                            Ocean encompassed
                                                                                            within the following
                                                                                            areas:
                                                                                           Race area: All waters
                                                                                            of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]05'40'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'59'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]05'34'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'40'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]03'54'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'07'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]03'56'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'24'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north and
                                                                                            parallel to
                                                                                            shoreline to point
                                                                                            of origin.
                                                                                           Buffer area: All
                                                                                            waters of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]05'55'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'02'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]05'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'28'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'01'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]03'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'36'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north along
                                                                                            the shoreline to
                                                                                            point of origin.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters of the North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]05'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'27'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]05'42'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'20'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]01'55'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]02'01'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            point of origin.

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8................  August--3rd Tuesday     Thunder Over the        Atlantic City Chamber   The waters of the
                    and Wednesday.          Boardwalk Air show.     of Commerce.            North Atlantic
                                                                                            Ocean, adjacent to
                                                                                            Atlantic City, New
                                                                                            Jersey, bounded by a
                                                                                            line drawn between
                                                                                            the following
                                                                                            points: from a point
                                                                                            along the shoreline
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'31'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]25'04'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeasterly
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'08'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]24'48'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwesterly
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'16'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'17'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwesterly
                                                                                            to a point along the
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]20'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'31'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeasterly
                                                                                            along the shoreline
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'31'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]25'04'' W.
9................  October--1st Monday     U.S. holiday            City of Philadelphia..  The waters of the
                    (Columbus Day).         celebrations.                                   Delaware River,
                                                                                            adjacent to
                                                                                            Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                            Camden, NJ, from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            on the south by the
                                                                                            Walt Whitman Bridge
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            north by the
                                                                                            Benjamin Franklin
                                                                                            Bridge.
10...............  December 31st (New      U.S. holiday            City of Philadelphia..  The waters of the
                    Year's Eve).            celebrations.                                   Delaware River,
                                                                                            adjacent to
                                                                                            Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                            Camden, NJ, from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            on the south by the
                                                                                            Walt Whitman Bridge
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            north by the
                                                                                            Benjamin Franklin
                                                                                            Bridge.
11...............  September--2nd, 3rd or  Ocean City Air Show...  Ocean City, NJ........  All waters of the New
                    4th Sunday.                                                             Jersey Intracoastal
                                                                                            Waterway (ICW)
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points;
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]15'57'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]35'09'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]16'34'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]33'54'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]16'17'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]33'29'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]15'40'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]34'46'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            point of origin,
                                                                                            near Ocean City, NJ.
12...............  June--4th Sunday and    Atlantic City           Atlantic City, NJ.....  All waters of the New
                    August--2nd or 3rd      International                                   Jersey Intracoastal
                    Sunday. September--     Triathlon.                                      Waterway (ICW)
                    2nd or 3rd Saturday                                                     bounded by a line
                    and Sunday.                                                             connecting the
                                                                                            following points;
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'20'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'18'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'27.47''
                                                                                            N., longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'10.31''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'33'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]26'57'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'37'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'03'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'29.88''
                                                                                            N., longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'14.31''
                                                                                            W., thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'19'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'22'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]21'18.14''
                                                                                            N., longitude
                                                                                            074[deg]27'19.25''
                                                                                            W., thence north to
                                                                                            point of origin,
                                                                                            near Atlantic City,
                                                                                            NJ.
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                       (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone
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1................  March--4th or last      USNA Safety at Sea      U.S. Naval Academy....  All waters of the
                    Saturday; or April--    Seminar.                                        Severn River from
                    1st Saturday.                                                           shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the northwest by
                                                                                            the Naval Academy
                                                                                            (SR-450) Bridge and
                                                                                            bounded to the
                                                                                            southeast by a line
                                                                                            drawn from Triton
                                                                                            Light at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'53.0'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'34.4''
                                                                                            W., thence easterly
                                                                                            to Carr Point, MD at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'58.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'38.9'' W.
2................  April--3rd, 4th and     USNA Crew Races.......  U.S. Naval Academy....  All waters of the
                    last Saturday and                                                       Severn River from
                    Sunday, and May--                                                       shoreline to
                    every Saturday and                                                      shoreline, bounded
                    Sunday.                                                                 to the northwest by
                                                                                            a line drawn from
                                                                                            the south shoreline
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]00'58'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]31'32'' W.,
                                                                                            thence to the north
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]01'11'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]31'10'' W.
                                                                                            The regulated area
                                                                                            is bounded to the
                                                                                            southeast by a line
                                                                                            drawn from U.S.
                                                                                            Naval Academy Light
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'39.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'49'' W.,
                                                                                            thence easterly to
                                                                                            Carr Point, MD at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'58'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'41'' W.
3................  July--3rd, 4th or last  Middle River Dinghy     Norris Trust            The waters of Middle
                    Saturday, or Sunday.    Poker Run.              Foundation.             River, from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, within an
                                                                                            area bounded to the
                                                                                            north by a line
                                                                                            drawn along latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]19'33'' N.,
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            south by a line
                                                                                            drawn from latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]17'24.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'53.3''
                                                                                            W., thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]18'06.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'10.9''
                                                                                            W., including all
                                                                                            western tributaries
                                                                                            that join Middle
                                                                                            River, including
                                                                                            Dark Head Creek,
                                                                                            Hopkins Creek,
                                                                                            Norman Creek, Hogpen
                                                                                            Creek and Sue Creek,
                                                                                            located in Baltimore
                                                                                            County, at Essex,
                                                                                            MD.

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4................  May--1st Sunday.......  Nanticoke River Swim    Nanticoke River Swim    All waters of the
                                            and Triathlon.          and Triathlon, Inc.     Nanticoke River,
                                                                                            including Bivalve
                                                                                            Channel and Bivalve
                                                                                            Harbor, bounded by a
                                                                                            line drawn from a
                                                                                            point on the
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]18'38.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]53'31.8''
                                                                                            W., thence westerly
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]18'39.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]55'00'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeasterly
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'57.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]53'47.7''
                                                                                            W., thence easterly
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'42.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]52'59.4'' W.
5................  May--the Saturday       Chestertown Tea Party   Chestertown Tea Party   All waters of the
                    before Memorial Day.    Re-enactment.           Festival.               Chester River,
                                                                                            within a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following positions:
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]12'27'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]03'46'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]12'19'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]03'53'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]12'16'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]03'48'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]12'25'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]03'41'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to point
                                                                                            of origin latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]12'27'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]03'46'' W.,
                                                                                            located at
                                                                                            Chestertown, MD.
6................  May--3rd Friday,        Washington, D.C.        Taiwan--U.S. Cultural   The waters of the
                    Saturday and Sunday.    Dragon Boat Festival.   Association.            Upper Potomac River,
                    June 2nd or 3rd                                                         Washington, DC, from
                    Friday, Saturday and                                                    shoreline to
                    Sunday.                                                                 shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            upstream by the
                                                                                            Francis Scott Key
                                                                                            Bridge and
                                                                                            downstream by the
                                                                                            Roosevelt Memorial
                                                                                            Bridge, located at
                                                                                            Georgetown,
                                                                                            Washington, DC.
7................  May--Tuesday and        USNA Blue Angels Air    U.S. Naval Academy....  All waters of the
                    Wednesday before        Show.                                           Severn River from
                    Memorial Day                                                            shoreline to
                    (observed).                                                             shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the northwest by
                                                                                            a line drawn along
                                                                                            the U.S. 50 fixed
                                                                                            highway bridge. The
                                                                                            regulated area is
                                                                                            bounded to the
                                                                                            southeast by a line
                                                                                            drawn from U.S.
                                                                                            Naval Academy Light
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'39.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'49'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            a point 1500 yards
                                                                                            ESE of Chinks Point,
                                                                                            MD at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]57'41'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'36'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            Greenbury Point at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'27.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'16.4'' W.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters of the Severn
                                                                                            River bounded by a
                                                                                            line commencing at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'38.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'56.9''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'24.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'47.6''
                                                                                            W., thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'22.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]27'54.5''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'28.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'11'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to point
                                                                                            of origin. This area
                                                                                            is located generally
                                                                                            in the center
                                                                                            portion of Middle
                                                                                            Ground Anchorage,
                                                                                            Severn River, MD.
                                                                                            This spectator area
                                                                                            is restricted to
                                                                                            certain vessels as
                                                                                            described in Sec.
                                                                                            100.501 paragraph
                                                                                            (g)(1).
8................  June--2nd Sunday......  The Great Chesapeake    The Great Chesapeake    The waters of the
                                            Bay Swim.               Bay Swim, Inc.          Chesapeake Bay
                                                                                            between and adjacent
                                                                                            to the spans of the
                                                                                            William P. Lane Jr.
                                                                                            Memorial Bridges
                                                                                            from shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the north by a
                                                                                            line drawn parallel
                                                                                            and 500 yards north
                                                                                            of the north bridge
                                                                                            span that originates
                                                                                            from the western
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]00'36.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'55'' W.,
                                                                                            thence eastward to
                                                                                            the eastern
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]59'14.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]19'57.3''
                                                                                            W.; and bounded to
                                                                                            the south by a line
                                                                                            drawn parallel and
                                                                                            500 yards south of
                                                                                            the south bridge
                                                                                            span that originates
                                                                                            from the western
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]00'18.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]24'28.2''
                                                                                            W., thence eastward
                                                                                            to the eastern
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'39.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'8.8'' W.
9................  April--last Saturday    Bay Bridge Paddle.....  ABC Events, Inc.......  The waters of the
                    or Sunday.                                                              Chesapeake Bay
                                                                                            between and adjacent
                                                                                            to the spans of the
                                                                                            William P. Lane Jr.
                                                                                            Memorial Bridges
                                                                                            from shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the north by a
                                                                                            line drawn parallel
                                                                                            and 500 yards north
                                                                                            of the north bridge
                                                                                            span that originates
                                                                                            from the western
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]00'36'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'05'' W.,
                                                                                            thence eastward to
                                                                                            eastern shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]59'14'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'00'' W.;
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            south by a line
                                                                                            drawn parallel and
                                                                                            500 yards south of
                                                                                            the south bridge
                                                                                            span that originates
                                                                                            from the western
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]00'16'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]24'30'' W.,
                                                                                            thence eastward to
                                                                                            eastern shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'38'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'06'' W.,
                                                                                            located between
                                                                                            Sandy Point and Kent
                                                                                            Island, MD.
10...............  June--last Saturday     Bo Bowman Memorial--    Carolina Virginia       Regulated enforcement
                    and Sunday or July--    Sharptown Regatta.      Racing Assn.            area--All waters of
                    2nd Saturday and                                                        the Nanticoke River
                    Sunday.                                                                 encompassed within
                                                                                            the following areas:

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                                                                                           Race area: All waters
                                                                                            of the Nanticoke
                                                                                            River commencing at
                                                                                            a point at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'02'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'44'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'45'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'46'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'08'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'45'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'07'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            the point of origin.
                                                                                           Race boat/participant
                                                                                            access area: Located
                                                                                            southwest and down
                                                                                            river from the race
                                                                                            area. From shoreline
                                                                                            to shoreline and
                                                                                            bound by a line
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'37'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'14'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest
                                                                                            across the river to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'41.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'19.3''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'46'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'14'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast
                                                                                            along the Route 313
                                                                                            bridge to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'41.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'08.2''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to point of origin.
                                                                                           Buffer area: All
                                                                                            waters of the
                                                                                            Nanticoke River
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            Commencing at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'02'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'39'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'42'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'07'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]32'47'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]43'13'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'07.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            75[deg]42'46'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            the point of origin.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters of the
                                                                                            Nanticoke River
                                                                                            bounded by the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            Located northeast
                                                                                            and up-river from
                                                                                            the race area. From
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline and bound
                                                                                            by a line commencing
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'08.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'33.6''
                                                                                            W., thence
                                                                                            southeasterly along
                                                                                            the shoreline to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'02'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'39'' W.,
                                                                                            thence across the
                                                                                            river northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'07.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'46'' W.,
                                                                                            thence the northeast
                                                                                            along the shoreline
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]33'13'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]42'41.5''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            across the river to
                                                                                            point of origin.
11...............  May/June--Saturday and  Rock Hall and           Kinetic Endeavors, LLC  The waters of Rock
                    Sunday after Memorial   Waterman's Triathlon                            Hall Harbor from
                    Day (observed); and     Swims.                                          shoreline to
                    October--1st Saturday                                                   shoreline, bounded
                    and Sunday.                                                             by a line drawn from
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]07'58.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]15'02'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast and
                                                                                            parallel along the
                                                                                            harbor breakwall to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]07'50.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]14'41.7''
                                                                                            W., located at Rock
                                                                                            Hall, MD.
12...............  September--2nd          Catholic Charities      Associated Catholic     The waters of the
                    Saturday or the         Dragon Boat Races.      Charities, Inc.         Patapsco River,
                    Saturday after Labor                                                    within the Inner
                    Day. (biennial, even                                                    Harbor, from
                    years).                                                                 shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            on the east by a
                                                                                            line drawn along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]36'30'' W.,
                                                                                            located at
                                                                                            Baltimore, MD.
13...............  June--3rd, 4th or last  Baltimore Dragon Boat   Baltimore Dragon Boat   The waters of
                    Saturday or Sunday.     Challenge.              Club.                   Patapsco River,
                                                                                            Northwest Harbor, in
                                                                                            Baltimore, MD, from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, within an
                                                                                            area bounded on the
                                                                                            east by a line drawn
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]35'00'' W.
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            west by a line drawn
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]36'42'' W.
14...............  May--2nd, 3rd 4th or    Oxford-Bellevue         Enviro-Sports           The waters of the
                    last Saturday or        Sharkfest Swim.         Productions Inc.        Tred Avon River from
                    Sunday. June--1st,                                                      shoreline to
                    2nd or 3rd Saturday                                                     shoreline, within an
                    or Sunday.                                                              area bounded on the
                                                                                            east by a line drawn
                                                                                            from latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]42'25'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]10'45'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]41'37'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]10'26'' W.,
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            west by a line drawn
                                                                                            from latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]41'58'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]11'04'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]41'25'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]10'49'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]41'25'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]10'30'' W.,
                                                                                            located at Oxford,
                                                                                            MD.
15...............  June--1st Sunday......  Washington's Crossing:  Wave One Swimming.....  The waters of the
                                            Swim Across the                                 Potomac River, from
                                            Potomac.                                        shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the north by a
                                                                                            line drawn that
                                                                                            originates at Jones
                                                                                            Point Park, VA at
                                                                                            the west shoreline
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]47'35'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]02'22'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]47'12'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]00'58'' W.,
                                                                                            at east shoreline
                                                                                            near National
                                                                                            Harbor, MD. The
                                                                                            regulated area is
                                                                                            bounded to the south
                                                                                            by a line drawn
                                                                                            originating at
                                                                                            George Washington
                                                                                            Memorial Parkway
                                                                                            highway overpass and
                                                                                            Cameron Run, west
                                                                                            shoreline latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]47'23'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]03'03'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]46'52'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]01'13'' W.,
                                                                                            at east shoreline
                                                                                            near National
                                                                                            Harbor, MD.

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16...............  October--last           The MRE Tug of War....  Maritime Republic of    The waters of Spa
                    Saturday; or                                    Eastport.               Creek from shoreline
                    November--1st or 2nd                                                    to shoreline,
                    Saturday.                                                               extending 400 feet
                                                                                            from either side of
                                                                                            a rope spanning Spa
                                                                                            Creek from a
                                                                                            position at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'36'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]29'04.7'' W.
                                                                                            at Annapolis City
                                                                                            Dock, thence to a
                                                                                            position at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'25'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'52.4''
                                                                                            W., at Eastport, MD
                                                                                            shoreline, near the
                                                                                            foot of 2nd Street.
17...............  December--2nd Saturday  Eastport Yacht Club     Eastport Yacht Club...  All waters of Spa
                    or Sunday.              Lights Parade.                                  Creek and the Severn
                                                                                            River, shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            on the east by a
                                                                                            line drawn from
                                                                                            Triton Light, at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]58'53.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'34.3''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to Horn Point, at
                                                                                            38[deg]58'20.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]28'27.1''
                                                                                            W., and bounded on
                                                                                            the west by a line
                                                                                            drawn along
                                                                                            076[deg]30'00'' W.,
                                                                                            that crosses the
                                                                                            western end of Spa
                                                                                            Creek, at Annapolis,
                                                                                            MD.
18...............  Memorial Day weekend--  NAS Patuxent River Air  NAS Patuxent River....  All waters of lower
                    Thursday, Friday,       Expo.                                           Patuxent River, near
                    Saturday and Sunday;                                                    Solomons, Maryland,
                    or Labor Day weekend--                                                  located between
                    Thursday, Friday,                                                       Fishing Point and
                    Saturday and Sunday;                                                    base of break wall
                    or October-- last                                                       marking the entrance
                    Thursday, Friday,                                                       to East Seaplane
                    Saturday and Sunday.                                                    Basin at Naval Air
                                                                                            Station Patuxent
                                                                                            River (adjacent to
                                                                                            approach for runway
                                                                                            14), within an area
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            commencing near the
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'39'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]25'47'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'47'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]26'00'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]18'09'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]25'40'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]18'00'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]25'25'' W.,
                                                                                            located near the
                                                                                            shoreline at U.S.
                                                                                            Naval Air Station
                                                                                            Patuxent River,
                                                                                            Maryland. All waters
                                                                                            of Chesapeake Bay,
                                                                                            located
                                                                                            approximately 500
                                                                                            yards north of break
                                                                                            wall marking
                                                                                            entrance to
                                                                                            Chesapeake Bay
                                                                                            Basin, Naval Air
                                                                                            Station Patuxent
                                                                                            River (adjacent to
                                                                                            approach for runway
                                                                                            32), within an area
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            commencing near the
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'53.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'29.2''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'40'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'05'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'19'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'25'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'30.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]23'44.9''
                                                                                            W., located near the
                                                                                            shoreline at U.S.
                                                                                            Naval Air Station
                                                                                            Patuxent River,
                                                                                            Maryland.
19...............  May--1st or 2nd         Ocean City Grand Prix.  Offshore Powerboat      Regulated enforcement
                    Saturday and Sunday;                            Association.            area: All waters of
                    September--2nd or                                                       North Atlantic Ocean
                    3rd, Saturday and                                                       bounded within the
                    Sunday.                                                                 following designated
                                                                                            areas near Ocean
                                                                                            City, MD.
                                                                                           Race area: All waters
                                                                                            of North Atlantic
                                                                                            Ocean commencing at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]20'06.33''
                                                                                            N., longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'39.09''
                                                                                            W., thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]20'03.75''
                                                                                            N., longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'27.46''
                                                                                            W., thence north and
                                                                                            parallel to Ocean
                                                                                            City, MD shoreline
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'32'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]03'46.57''
                                                                                            W., thence west to
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'34.58''
                                                                                            N., longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'00.95''
                                                                                            W., thence south to
                                                                                            the point of origin.
                                                                                           Buffer area: 500
                                                                                            yards in all
                                                                                            directions
                                                                                            surrounding the
                                                                                            ``Race area''. All
                                                                                            waters of North
                                                                                            Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            commencing at a
                                                                                            point near the
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'52'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'09'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]03'21'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest and
                                                                                            parallel to Ocean
                                                                                            City, MD shoreline
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'47'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'15'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to the
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'55'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'57'' W.
                                                                                           Spectator area:
                                                                                            Vessel operation
                                                                                            restricted to
                                                                                            operate at No Wake
                                                                                            Speed. All waters of
                                                                                            North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]20'01'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'08.4''
                                                                                            W., thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'58'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]03'57'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north and
                                                                                            parallel to Ocean
                                                                                            City shoreline to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'26'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]03'16'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'29'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]03'27.8''
                                                                                            W., thence south to
                                                                                            the point of origin.

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20...............  June--1st, 2nd or 3rd   Ocean City Air Show...  Town of Ocean City,     All waters of the
                    Thursday, Friday,                               Maryland.               North Atlanta Ocean
                    Saturday and Sunday.                                                    within an area
                                                                                            bounded by the
                                                                                            following
                                                                                            coordinates:
                                                                                            Commencing at a
                                                                                            point near the
                                                                                            shoreline in
                                                                                            vicinity of 33rd
                                                                                            Street, Ocean City,
                                                                                            MD, latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'48.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'10'' W.,
                                                                                            thence eastward to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]21'32'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]03'12'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'22.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]04'09.5''
                                                                                            W., thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]19'38.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]05'05.4''
                                                                                            W., thence north
                                                                                            along the shoreline
                                                                                            to point of origin,
                                                                                            located adjacent to
                                                                                            Ocean City, MD.
21...............  May--2nd Saturday and   Cambridge Classic       Cambridge Power Boat    Regulated enforcement
                    Sunday; Memorial Day    Powerboat Race.         Regatta Association.    area: All waters
                    weekend (Saturday and                                                   within Hambrooks Bay
                    Sunday). July--last                                                     and Choptank River
                    Saturday and Sunday.                                                    west and south of a
                                                                                            line commencing at
                                                                                            Great Marsh Point,
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'06'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'40.5''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'22.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'23.7''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'42.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'51.1'' W.
                                                                                            at Hambrooks Bar
                                                                                            Light LLNR 24995,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'34.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]05'12.3''
                                                                                            W., terminating at
                                                                                            the Hambrooks Bay
                                                                                            breakwall as it
                                                                                            intersects the
                                                                                            shoreline.
                                                                                           Race area: Located
                                                                                            within the waters of
                                                                                            Hambrooks Bay and
                                                                                            Choptank River, in
                                                                                            an area bound to the
                                                                                            north by the
                                                                                            Hambrooks Bay
                                                                                            breakwall and
                                                                                            bounded to the east
                                                                                            by a line drawn
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'42'' W.
                                                                                            The actual placement
                                                                                            of the Race Area
                                                                                            will be determined
                                                                                            by the marine event
                                                                                            sponsor within the
                                                                                            designated
                                                                                            boundaries described
                                                                                            in this section.
                                                                                           Buffer area: All
                                                                                            waters within
                                                                                            Hambrooks Bay and
                                                                                            Choptank River (with
                                                                                            the exception of the
                                                                                            Race Area designated
                                                                                            by the marine event
                                                                                            sponsor) bound to
                                                                                            the north by the
                                                                                            breakwall and
                                                                                            continuing along a
                                                                                            line drawn from the
                                                                                            east end of
                                                                                            breakwall located at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'27.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'50.1''
                                                                                            W., thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'22.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'23.7''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to Great Marsh Point
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'06'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'40.6'' W.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters of the
                                                                                            Choptank River,
                                                                                            eastward and outside
                                                                                            of Hambrooks Bay
                                                                                            breakwall, thence
                                                                                            bound by line that
                                                                                            commences at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'25'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'51'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'22'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'36'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'19'' N.
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'33'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]35'22.7'' N.
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]04'23.7'' W.
22...............  July--4th or last       Southern Maryland Boat  Southern Maryland Boat  All waters of Breton
                    Saturday and Sunday.    Club Summer Regatta.    Club.                   Bay, immediately
                                                                                            adjacent to
                                                                                            Leonardtown, MD
                                                                                            shoreline, from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, within an
                                                                                            area bounded to the
                                                                                            east by a line drawn
                                                                                            along latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'43'' N.,
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            west by a line drawn
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'29.5''
                                                                                            W., located at
                                                                                            Leonardtown, MD.
                                                                                           Race area: The race
                                                                                            area is rectangular
                                                                                            in shape measuring
                                                                                            approximately 200
                                                                                            yards by 870 yards.
                                                                                            The area is bounded
                                                                                            by a line commencing
                                                                                            at position latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'07.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'17.3''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'55.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'48'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'50.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'51.3''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'01.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'21'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            point of origin.
                                                                                           Buffer area: The area
                                                                                            surrounds the entire
                                                                                            race area described
                                                                                            in the preceding
                                                                                            paragraph of this
                                                                                            section. This area
                                                                                            is rectangular in
                                                                                            shape and provides a
                                                                                            buffer of
                                                                                            approximately 125
                                                                                            yards around the
                                                                                            perimeter of the
                                                                                            race area. The area
                                                                                            is bounded by a line
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            position latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'12'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'19.6''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'57'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'40.5''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'44.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'48.2''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'00.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'27.8''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            to point of origin.

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                                                                                           Spectator area: A.
                                                                                            The area is bounded
                                                                                            by a line commencing
                                                                                            at position latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'52.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'14.2''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'54'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]38'12.5''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'48.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'59.3''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'47.4'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'59.3''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            along the shoreline
                                                                                            to point of origin.
                                                                                           B. The area is
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            position latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'59.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'45.6''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'57.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'40.2''
                                                                                            W., thence southwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'54.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'41.9''
                                                                                            W., thence southeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'51.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'36.4''
                                                                                            W., thence northeast
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'55.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'34.2''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'59.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'37.2''
                                                                                            W., thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]17'01.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'43.7''
                                                                                            W., thence south to
                                                                                            point of origin.
                                                                                           C. The area is
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            position latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'47.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'54.8''
                                                                                            W., thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'43.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'55.2''
                                                                                            W., thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'43.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'47.8''
                                                                                            W., thence north to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            38[deg]16'44.7'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]37'48.5''
                                                                                            W., thence northwest
                                                                                            to point of origin.
23...............  October--Thursday,      Baltimore Air Show....  Historic Ships in       Regulated area: All
                    Friday, Saturday and                            Baltimore, Inc.         waters of the
                    Sunday after Columbus                                                   Patapsco River,
                    Day (observed).                                                         within an area
                    (biennial, even                                                         bounded by a line
                    years).                                                                 connecting position
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]16'00'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]36'30'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]16'00'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]33'00'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]14'30'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]33'00'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]14'30'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]36'30'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            point of origin,
                                                                                            located between Port
                                                                                            Covington and
                                                                                            Seagirt Marine
                                                                                            Terminal, Baltimore,
                                                                                            MD.
                                                                                           Spectator Area: All
                                                                                            waters of Patapsco
                                                                                            River located
                                                                                            between the northern
                                                                                            boundary defined by
                                                                                            a line drawn from
                                                                                            the vicinity of
                                                                                            North Locust Point
                                                                                            Marine Terminal,
                                                                                            Pier 1 thence east
                                                                                            to Canton Industrial
                                                                                            area, Pier 5; the
                                                                                            south boundary is
                                                                                            defined by a line
                                                                                            drawn from vicinity
                                                                                            of Whetstone Point
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            Lazaretto Point.
                                                                                            This area is located
                                                                                            generally where
                                                                                            Northwest Harbor,
                                                                                            East Channel joins
                                                                                            Patapsco River, Fort
                                                                                            McHenry Channel,
                                                                                            near Fort McHenry
                                                                                            National Monument,
                                                                                            Baltimore, MD. This
                                                                                            area is bound by a
                                                                                            line to the north
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            position latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]16'01'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]34'46'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]16'01'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]34'09'' W.,
                                                                                            and bound by a line
                                                                                            to the south
                                                                                            commencing at
                                                                                            position latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]15'39'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]35'23'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            39[deg]15'26'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]34'03'' W.
                                                                                            This spectator area
                                                                                            is restricted to
                                                                                            certain vessels as
                                                                                            described in Sec.
                                                                                            100.501 paragraph
                                                                                            (g)(2).
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                                (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone
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1................  May--last Friday,       Blackbeard Festival,    City of Hampton.......  The waters of Sunset
                    Saturday and Sunday     Battle of Hampton.                              Creek and Hampton
                    and/or June--1st                                                        River shoreline to
                    Friday, Saturday and                                                    shoreline bounded to
                    Sunday.                                                                 the north by the I-
                   October--3rd and 4th                                                     64 Bridge over the
                    weekend.                                                                Hampton River and
                                                                                            bounded to the south
                                                                                            by a line drawn from
                                                                                            Hampton River
                                                                                            Channel Light 16 (LL
                                                                                            10945), located at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'24'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west across
                                                                                            the Hampton River to
                                                                                            finger pier at
                                                                                            Bluewater Yacht
                                                                                            Center, located at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'28'' W.
                                                                                           Spectator Vessel
                                                                                            Anchorage Areas--
                                                                                            Area A: Located in
                                                                                            the upper reaches of
                                                                                            the Hampton River,
                                                                                            bounded to the south
                                                                                            by a line drawn from
                                                                                            the western
                                                                                            shoreline at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'46.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'21.3''
                                                                                            W., thence east
                                                                                            across the river to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'42.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'12.3''
                                                                                            W., and bounded to
                                                                                            the north by the I-
                                                                                            64 Bridge over the
                                                                                            Hampton River. The
                                                                                            anchorage area will
                                                                                            be marked by orange
                                                                                            buoys.

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                                                                                           Area B: Located along
                                                                                            the eastern side of
                                                                                            the Hampton River
                                                                                            channel, south of
                                                                                            the route 60/143
                                                                                            bridge and Joy's
                                                                                            Marina, and adjacent
                                                                                            to the shoreline
                                                                                            that fronts the
                                                                                            Riverside Health
                                                                                            Center. Bounded by
                                                                                            the shoreline and a
                                                                                            line drawn between
                                                                                            the following
                                                                                            points: latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'27.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'23.1''
                                                                                            W., thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'22.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'26.1'' W.
                                                                                            The anchorage area
                                                                                            will be marked by
                                                                                            orange buoys.
2................  June--1st Friday,       Norfolk Harborfest....  Norfolk Festevents,     The waters of the
                    Saturday and Sunday                             Ltd.                    Elizabeth River and
                    or 2nd Friday,                                                          its branches from
                    Saturday and Sunday.                                                    shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the northwest by
                                                                                            a line drawn across
                                                                                            the Port Norfolk
                                                                                            Reach section of the
                                                                                            Elizabeth River
                                                                                            between the north
                                                                                            corner of the
                                                                                            landing at Hospital
                                                                                            Point, Portsmouth,
                                                                                            Virginia, latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'51.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'07.9''
                                                                                            W., and the north
                                                                                            corner of the City
                                                                                            of Norfolk Mooring
                                                                                            Pier at the foot of
                                                                                            Brooks Avenue
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]51'00.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'51'' W.;
                                                                                            bounded on the
                                                                                            southwest by a line
                                                                                            drawn from the
                                                                                            southern corner of
                                                                                            the landing at
                                                                                            Hospital Point,
                                                                                            Portsmouth,
                                                                                            Virginia, at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'50.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'07.7''
                                                                                            W., to the northern
                                                                                            end of the eastern
                                                                                            most pier at the
                                                                                            Tidewater Yacht
                                                                                            Agency Marina,
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'33.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'54.1''
                                                                                            W.; bounded to the
                                                                                            south by a line
                                                                                            drawn across the
                                                                                            Lower Reach of the
                                                                                            Southern Branch of
                                                                                            the Elizabeth River,
                                                                                            between the
                                                                                            Portsmouth Lightship
                                                                                            Museum located at
                                                                                            the foot of London
                                                                                            Boulevard, in
                                                                                            Portsmouth, Virginia
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'13.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'44.8''
                                                                                            W., and the
                                                                                            northwest corner of
                                                                                            the Norfolk
                                                                                            Shipbuilding &
                                                                                            Drydock, Berkley
                                                                                            Plant, Pier No. 1,
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'08.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'37.5''
                                                                                            W.; and to the
                                                                                            southeast by the
                                                                                            Berkley Bridge which
                                                                                            crosses the Eastern
                                                                                            Branch of the
                                                                                            Elizabeth River
                                                                                            between Berkley at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'21.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'14.5''
                                                                                            W., and Norfolk at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'35'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'10'' W.
3................  June--2nd or 3rd        Cock Island Race......  Portsmouth Boat Club &  The waters of the
                    Saturday.                                       City of Portsmouth,     Elizabeth River and
                                                                    VA.                     its branches from
                                                                                            shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the northwest by
                                                                                            a line drawn across
                                                                                            the Port Norfolk
                                                                                            Reach section of the
                                                                                            Elizabeth River
                                                                                            between the northern
                                                                                            corner of the
                                                                                            landing at Hospital
                                                                                            Point, Portsmouth,
                                                                                            Virginia, latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'51.6'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'07.9'' W.
                                                                                            and the north corner
                                                                                            of the City of
                                                                                            Norfolk Mooring Pier
                                                                                            at the foot of
                                                                                            Brooks Avenue
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]51'00.3'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'51'' W.;
                                                                                            bounded on the
                                                                                            southwest by a line
                                                                                            drawn from the
                                                                                            southern corner of
                                                                                            the landing at
                                                                                            Hospital Point,
                                                                                            Portsmouth,
                                                                                            Virginia, at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'50.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'07.7''
                                                                                            W., to the northern
                                                                                            end of the eastern
                                                                                            most pier at the
                                                                                            Tidewater Yacht
                                                                                            Agency Marina,
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'50.9'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'54.1''
                                                                                            W.; bounded to the
                                                                                            south by a line
                                                                                            drawn across the
                                                                                            Lower Reach of the
                                                                                            Southern Branch of
                                                                                            the Elizabeth River,
                                                                                            between the
                                                                                            Portsmouth Lightship
                                                                                            Museum located at
                                                                                            the foot of London
                                                                                            Boulevard, in
                                                                                            Portsmouth, Virginia
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'13.2'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'44.8''
                                                                                            W., and the
                                                                                            northwest corner of
                                                                                            the Norfolk
                                                                                            Shipbuilding &
                                                                                            Drydock, Berkley
                                                                                            Plant, Pier No. 1,
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'08.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'37.5''
                                                                                            W.; and bounded to
                                                                                            the southeast by the
                                                                                            Berkley Bridge which
                                                                                            crosses the Eastern
                                                                                            Branch of the
                                                                                            Elizabeth River
                                                                                            between Berkley at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'21.5'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'14.5''
                                                                                            W., and Norfolk at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]50'35'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]17'10'' W.
4................  June--last Saturday or  RRBA Spring Radar       Rappahannock River      All waters of
                    July--1st Saturday.     Shootout.               Boaters Association     Rappahannock River,
                                                                    (RRBA).                 adjacent to Layton,
                                                                                            VA, from shoreline
                                                                                            to shoreline,
                                                                                            bounded on the west
                                                                                            by a line running
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]58'30'' W.,
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            east by a line
                                                                                            running along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]56'00' W.
                                                                                           Buffer area: The
                                                                                            waters of
                                                                                            Rappahannock River
                                                                                            extending 200 yards
                                                                                            outwards from east
                                                                                            and west boundary
                                                                                            lines described in
                                                                                            this section.

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                                                                                           Spectator area: The
                                                                                            regulated area
                                                                                            cannot accommodate
                                                                                            spectator vessels
                                                                                            due to limitations
                                                                                            posed by shallow
                                                                                            water and
                                                                                            insufficient waters
                                                                                            to provide adequate
                                                                                            separation between
                                                                                            race course and
                                                                                            other vessels.
                                                                                            Spectators are
                                                                                            encouraged to view
                                                                                            the race from points
                                                                                            along the adjacent
                                                                                            shoreline.
5................  July--last Wednesday    Pony Penning Swim.....  Chincoteague Volunteer  The waters of
                    and following Friday;                           Fire Department.        Assateague Channel
                    or August--1st                                                          from shoreline to
                    Wednesday and                                                           shoreline, bounded
                    following Friday.                                                       to the east by a
                                                                                            line drawn from
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]55'01'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]22'40'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]54'50'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]22'46'' W.;
                                                                                            and to the southwest
                                                                                            by a line drawn from
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]54'54'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]23'00'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]54'49'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            075[deg]22'49'' W.
6................  August 1st or 2nd       Hampton Cup Regatta...  Hampton Cup Regatta     Regulated enforcement
                    Friday, Saturday and                            Boat Club.              area--All waters of
                    Sunday. September 4th                                                   Mill Creek, adjacent
                    Saturday and Sunday.                                                    and north of Fort
                                                                                            Monroe, Hampton,
                                                                                            Virginia. The
                                                                                            regulated area
                                                                                            includes the
                                                                                            following areas:
                                                                                           Race area: All waters
                                                                                            within the following
                                                                                            boundaries: to the
                                                                                            north, a line drawn
                                                                                            along latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            to the east a line
                                                                                            drawn along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'30'' W.,
                                                                                            to the south a line
                                                                                            drawn parallel with
                                                                                            the Fort Monroe
                                                                                            shoreline, and west
                                                                                            boundary is parallel
                                                                                            with the Route 258--
                                                                                            East Mercury
                                                                                            Boulevard Bridge-
                                                                                            causeway.
                                                                                           Buffer area A: All
                                                                                            waters bounded by a
                                                                                            line connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]00'43'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'52'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north along
                                                                                            the causeway to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'52'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'00'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'54'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            Route 143 causeway
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]00'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'58'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east along
                                                                                            the shoreline to
                                                                                            point of origin.
                                                                                           Buffer area B: All
                                                                                            waters bounded by a
                                                                                            line connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'08'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'49'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'08'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'23'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]00'33'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'23'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]00'33'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'30'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'30'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'49'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            point of origin.
                                                                                           Spectator area: All
                                                                                            waters bounded by a
                                                                                            line connecting the
                                                                                            following points:
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'08'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'23'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'08'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'14'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]00'54'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'14'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]00'37'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'23'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            point of origin.
7................  September 1st Friday,   Hampton Virginia Bay    Hampton Bay Days Inc..  The waters of Sunset
                    Saturday and Sunday     Days Festival.                                  Creek and Hampton
                    or 2nd Friday,                                                          River shoreline to
                    Saturday and Sunday.                                                    shoreline bounded to
                                                                                            the north by the I-
                                                                                            64 Bridge over the
                                                                                            Hampton River and
                                                                                            bounded to the south
                                                                                            by a line drawn from
                                                                                            Hampton River
                                                                                            Channel Light 16 (LL
                                                                                            10945), located at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'24'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to the
                                                                                            finger pier across
                                                                                            the river at
                                                                                            Bluewater Yacht
                                                                                            Center, located at
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]01'03'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]20'28'' W.
8................  September--last Sunday  Poquoson Seafood        City of Poquoson......  The waters of the
                    or October--1st or      Festival Workboat                               Back River,
                    2nd Sunday.             Races.                                          Poquoson, Virginia.
                                                                                           Race area: The area
                                                                                            is bounded on the
                                                                                            north by a line
                                                                                            drawn along latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]06'30'' N.,
                                                                                            bounded on the south
                                                                                            by a line drawn
                                                                                            along latitude
                                                                                            37[deg]06'15'' N.,
                                                                                            bounded on the east
                                                                                            by a line drawn
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]18'52'' W.
                                                                                            and bounded on the
                                                                                            west by a line drawn
                                                                                            along longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]19'30'' W.
                                                                                           Buffer area: The
                                                                                            waters of Back River
                                                                                            extending 200 yards
                                                                                            outwards from east
                                                                                            and west boundary
                                                                                            lines, and 100 yards
                                                                                            outwards from the
                                                                                            north and south
                                                                                            boundary lines
                                                                                            described in this
                                                                                            section.
                                                                                           Spectator area: Is
                                                                                            located along the
                                                                                            south boundary line
                                                                                            of the buffer area
                                                                                            described in this
                                                                                            section and
                                                                                            continues to the
                                                                                            south for 300 yards.

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9................  June--3rd Saturday and  Mattaponi Drag Boat     Mattaponi Volunteer     All waters of
                    Sunday or 4th           Race.                   Rescue Squad and Dive   Mattaponi River
                    Saturday and Sunday.                            Team.                   immediately adjacent
                                                                                            to Rainbow Acres
                                                                                            Campground, King and
                                                                                            Queen County,
                                                                                            Virginia. The
                                                                                            regulated area
                                                                                            includes a section
                                                                                            of the Mattaponi
                                                                                            River approximately
                                                                                            three-quarter mile
                                                                                            long and bounded in
                                                                                            width by each
                                                                                            shoreline, bounded
                                                                                            to the east by a
                                                                                            line that runs
                                                                                            parallel along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]52'43'' W.,
                                                                                            near the mouth of
                                                                                            Mitchell Hill Creek,
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            west by a line that
                                                                                            runs parallel along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            076[deg]53'41'' W.
                                                                                            just north of
                                                                                            Wakema, Virginia.
                                                                                           Buffer area: The
                                                                                            waters of Mattaponi
                                                                                            River extending 200
                                                                                            yards outwards from
                                                                                            east and west
                                                                                            boundary lines
                                                                                            described in this
                                                                                            section.
                                                                                           Spectator area: The
                                                                                            regulated area
                                                                                            cannot accommodate
                                                                                            spectator vessels
                                                                                            due to limitations
                                                                                            posed by shallow
                                                                                            water and
                                                                                            insufficient waters
                                                                                            to provide adequate
                                                                                            separation between
                                                                                            race course and
                                                                                            other vessels.
                                                                                            Spectators are
                                                                                            encouraged to view
                                                                                            the race from points
                                                                                            along the adjacent
                                                                                            shoreline.
10...............  June--2nd or 3rd        Virginia Boat Club      Virginia Boat Club,     All waters of the
                    Saturday or Sunday.     (VBC) Sprints Regatta   Richmond, VA.           James River in the
                                            on the James River.                             vicinity of Robious
                                                                                            Landing Park,
                                                                                            Midlothian, VA. The
                                                                                            regulated area
                                                                                            includes a section
                                                                                            of the James River
                                                                                            approximately 1300
                                                                                            yards long and
                                                                                            bounded in width by
                                                                                            each shoreline,
                                                                                            bounded to the east
                                                                                            by a line that runs
                                                                                            parallel along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]38'04'' W.,
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            west by a line that
                                                                                            runs parallel along
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]38'54'' W.,
                                                                                            north of Robious
                                                                                            Landing Park.
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                                (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
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1................  September--4th or last  Swim the Loop and       Without Limits          All waters
                    Saturday and or         Motts Channel Sprint.   Coaching, Inc.          surrounding Harbor
                    Sunday.                                                                 Island, NC including
                                                                                            Intracoastal
                                                                                            waterway, Lees Cut,
                                                                                            Banks Channel and
                                                                                            Motts Channel.
                                                                                            Enforcement area
                                                                                            extends
                                                                                            approximately 100
                                                                                            yards from the
                                                                                            shoreline of Harbor
                                                                                            Island and is
                                                                                            bounded by a line
                                                                                            connecting the
                                                                                            following points;
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'55'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'59'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]13'16'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'39'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]13'06'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'18'' W.,
                                                                                            thence east to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]13'12'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]47'41'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southeast to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]13'06'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]47'33'' W.,
                                                                                            thence south to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'31'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]47'47'' W.,
                                                                                            thence southwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'11'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'01'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'29'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'29'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'32'' W.,
                                                                                            thence northwest to
                                                                                            point of origin.
2................  September--3rd, 4th or  Wilmington YMCA         Wilmington, NC, YMCA..  All waters of Motts
                    last Saturday;          Triathlon.                                      Channel, from
                    October--last                                                           shoreline to
                    Saturday; November--                                                    shoreline and
                    1st and or 2nd                                                          between Wrightsville
                    Saturday.                                                               Channel Day beacon
                                                                                            14 (LLNR 30220),
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'17.8'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'09.1''
                                                                                            W., thence westward
                                                                                            to Wrightsville
                                                                                            Channel Day beacon
                                                                                            25 (LLNR 30255),
                                                                                            located at latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'52.1'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'53.5'' W.
3................  August--2nd Saturday..  The Crossing..........  Organization to         All waters of Lake
                                                                    Support the Arts,       Gaston, from
                                                                    Infrastructure, and     shoreline to
                                                                    Learning on Lake        shoreline, directly
                                                                    Gaston, AKA O'SAIL.     under the length of
                                                                                            Eaton Ferry Bridge
                                                                                            (NC State Route
                                                                                            903), commencing at
                                                                                            the southern bridge
                                                                                            entrance at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]30'38'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]57'53'' W.,
                                                                                            and extending to the
                                                                                            northern bridge
                                                                                            entrance at latitude
                                                                                            36[deg]31'19'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]57'33'' W.,
                                                                                            and bounded to the
                                                                                            west by a line drawn
                                                                                            parallel and 100
                                                                                            yards from and the
                                                                                            western side of
                                                                                            Eaton Ferry Bridge
                                                                                            near Littleton, NC.
4................  October--3rd, 4th or    PPD Ironman North       Ironman, Wilmington,    All waters of
                    last Friday or          Carolina.               NC.                     Masonboro Inlet,
                    Saturday.                                                               shoreline to
                                                                                            shoreline starting
                                                                                            at location latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]11'13'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'53'' W.,
                                                                                            thence north along
                                                                                            Banks Channel to
                                                                                            latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'14'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'04'' W.,
                                                                                            thence west to Motts
                                                                                            channel, terminating
                                                                                            at Sea Path Marina
                                                                                            at latitude
                                                                                            34[deg]12'44'' N.,
                                                                                            longitude
                                                                                            077[deg]48'25'' W.,
                                                                                            Wrightsville Beach,
                                                                                            NC.
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\1\ As noted in paragraph (f) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed special local
  regulations is subject to change.


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PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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5. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.


Sec.  165.T05-0330  [Removed]

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6. Remove Sec.  165.T05-0330.


Sec.  165.T05-0495   [Removed]

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7. Remove Sec.  165.T05-0495.


Sec.  165.T05-0723   [Removed]

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8. Remove Sec.  165.T05-0723.


Sec.  165.506   [Amended]

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9. Revise section 165.506 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.506  Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast 
Guard District.

    (a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 
165.23 apply.
    (2) The following regulations apply to the fireworks safety zones 
listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. These regulations will be 
enforced annually, for the duration of each fireworks event listed in 
the Table to Sec.  165.506. In the case of inclement weather, the event 
may be conducted on the day following the date listed in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the 
enforcement period of the regulation with respect to each safety zone, 
the geographical area, and other details concerning the nature of the 
fireworks event will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Coast Guard Patrol Commander or 
the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. Those personnel are comprised 
of commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. 
Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in 
the enforcement of the safety zone. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast 
Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the 
operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
    (b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges and launch sites on land 
that operate within the regulated areas contained in the Table to Sec.  
165.506 will have a sign affixed to the port and starboard side of the 
barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land 
immediately adjacent to the shoreline and facing the water labeled 
``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY''. This will provide on scene notice 
that the safety zone will be enforced on that day. This notice will 
consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange 
retro reflective border. The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10 inch black 
block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and 
``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the 
word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background.
    (2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the Fifth Coast Guard 
District will notify the public of the enforcement of these safety 
zones by all appropriate means to affect the widest publicity among the 
affected segments of the public. Publication in the Local Notice to 
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may 
be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is 
scheduled to begin, to notify the public.
    (c) Contact information. Questions about safety zones and related 
events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port 
for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is 
listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast 
Guard Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of 
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone, 
Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 362-4015.
    (d) Enforcement periods. The safety zones in the Table to Sec.  
165.506 will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day a barge with 
a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign on the port and starboard side 
is on-scene or a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign is posted on 
land adjacent to the shoreline, in a location listed in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the 
safety zones during these enforcement periods unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on 
scene. The enforcement periods for each Safety Zone in the Table to 
Sec.  165.506 of this section are subject to change, but the duration 
of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total amount of 
time as stated in its table. In the event of a change, or for 
enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates 
to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice by 
publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, 
issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

                         Table to Sec.   165.506
 [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec.   165.506 reference Datum
                                NAD 1983]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Enforcement                           Safety zone--
     No.        period(s) \1\        Location          regulated area
------------------------------------------------------------------------
             (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...........  July 2nd, 3rd,     North Atlantic    The waters of the
               4th or 5th.        Ocean, Bethany    North Atlantic Ocean
                                  Beach, DE;        within a 500 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]32'08'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]03'15'' W.,
                                                    adjacent to
                                                    shoreline of Bethany
                                                    Beach, DE.
2...........  Labor Day........  Indian River      All waters of the
                                  Bay, DE; Safety   Indian River Bay
                                  Zone.             within a 700 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    location on the pier
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    38[deg]36'42'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]08'18'' W.

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3...........  July 2nd, 3rd or   North Atlantic    All waters of the
               4th.               Ocean, Rehoboth   North Atlantic Ocean
                                  Beach, DE;        within a 360 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]43'01.2'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]04'21'' W.,
                                                    approximately 400
                                                    yards east of
                                                    Rehoboth Beach, DE.
4...........  July 2nd, 3rd,     North Atlantic    The waters of the
               4th or 5th.        Ocean, Avalon,    North Atlantic Ocean
                                  NJ; Safety Zone.  within a 500 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate location
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]06'19.5'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]42'02.15''
                                                    W., in the vicinity
                                                    of the shoreline at
                                                    Avalon, NJ.
5...........  July 2nd, 3rd, or  Barnegat Bay,     The waters of
               4th, or            Barnegat          Barnegat Bay within
               September 1st--    Township, NJ;     a 500 yard radius of
               2nd Saturday.      Safety Zone.      the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    39[deg]44'50'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]11'21'' W.,
                                                    approximately 500
                                                    yards north of
                                                    Conklin Island, NJ.
6...........  July 2nd, 3rd,     North Atlantic    The waters of the
               4th or 5th.        Ocean, Cape       North Atlantic Ocean
                                  May, NJ; Safety   within a 500 yard
                                  Zone.             radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate location
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]55'36'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]55'26'' W.,
                                                    immediately adjacent
                                                    to the shoreline at
                                                    Cape May, NJ.
7...........  July 2nd, 3rd,     Delaware Bay,     All waters of the
               4th or 5th.        North Cape May,   Delaware Bay within
                                  NJ; Safety Zone.  a 360 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    38[deg]58'00'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]58'30'' W.
8...........  July 2nd, 3rd,     Great Egg Harbor  All waters within a
               4th or 5th.        Inlet, Margate    500 yard radius of
               August--3rd        City, NJ;         the fireworks barge
               Sunday.            Safety Zone.      in approximate
                                                    location latitude
                                                    39[deg]19'33'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]31'28'' W.,
                                                    on the Intracoastal
                                                    Waterway near
                                                    Margate City, NJ.
9...........  July 2nd, 3rd,     Metedeconk        The waters of the
               4th or 5th.        River, Brick      Metedeconk River
               August every       Township, NJ;     within a 300 yard
               Thursday;          Safety Zone.      radius of the
               September 1st                        fireworks launch
               Thursday.                            platform in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    40[deg]03'24'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]06'42'' W.,
                                                    near the shoreline
                                                    at Brick Township,
                                                    NJ.
10..........  July--2nd, 3rd,    North Atlantic    The waters of the
               4th or 5th.        Ocean, Atlantic   North Atlantic Ocean
                                  City, NJ;         within a 500 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge
                                                    located at latitude
                                                    39[deg]20'58'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]25'58'' W.,
                                                    and within 500 yard
                                                    radius of a
                                                    fireworks barge
                                                    located at latitude
                                                    39[deg]21'12'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]25'06'' W.,
                                                    near the shoreline
                                                    at Atlantic City,
                                                    NJ.
11..........  July 2nd, 3rd,     North Atlantic    The waters of the
               4th or 5th.        Ocean, Ocean      North Atlantic Ocean
               October--1st or    City, NJ;         within a 500 yard
               2nd Saturday.      Safety Zone.      radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate location
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]16'22'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]33'54'' W.,
                                                    in the vicinity of
                                                    the shoreline at
                                                    Ocean City, NJ.
12..........  May--4th Saturday  Barnegat Bay,     All waters of
                                  Ocean Township,   Barnegat Bay within
                                  NJ; Safety Zone.  a 500 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    39[deg]47'33'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]10'46'' W.
13..........  July 2nd, 3rd,     Little Egg        All waters of Little
               4th or 5th.        Harbor, Parker    Egg Harbor within a
                                  Island, NJ;       500 yard radius of
                                  Safety Zone.      the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    39[deg]34'18'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]14'43'' W.,
                                                    approximately 50
                                                    yards north of
                                                    Parkers Island.
14..........  September--3rd     Delaware River,   All waters of the
               Saturday.          Chester, PA;      Delaware River near
                                  Safety Zone.      Chester, PA just
                                                    south of the
                                                    Commodore Barry
                                                    Bridge within a 250
                                                    yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge
                                                    located in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]49'43.2'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]22'42'' W.
15..........  September--3rd     Delaware River,   All waters of the
               Saturday.          Essington, PA;    Delaware River near
                                  Safety Zone.      Essington, PA, west
                                                    of Little Tinicum
                                                    Island within a 250
                                                    yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge
                                                    located in the
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]51'18'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]18'57'' W.
16..........  July 2nd, 3rd,     Delaware River,   All waters of
               4th or 5th;        Philadelphia,     Delaware River,
               Columbus Day;      PA; Safety Zone.  adjacent to Penns
               December 31st,                       Landing,
               January 1st.                         Philadelphia, PA,
                                                    bounded from
                                                    shoreline to
                                                    shoreline, bounded
                                                    on the south by a
                                                    line running east to
                                                    west from points
                                                    along the shoreline
                                                    at latitude
                                                    39[deg]56'31.2'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]08'28.1''
                                                    W., thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]56'29.1'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]07'56.5''
                                                    W., and bounded on
                                                    the north by the
                                                    Benjamin Franklin
                                                    Bridge.
17..........  July 2nd, 3rd,     N. Atlantic       All waters of N.
               4th or 5th.        Ocean, Sea Isle   Atlantic Ocean
                                  City, NJ;         within a 350 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of a
                                                    fireworks barge
                                                    located
                                                    approximately at
                                                    position latitude
                                                    39[deg]08'49.5'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]41'25.1''
                                                    W., near Sea Isle
                                                    City, NJ.
18..........  April 8th; July    Rehoboth Bay,     All waters within a
               2nd, 3rd, 4th or   DE; Safety Zone.  500 yard radius of a
               5th; December                        fireworks barge
               31st.                                located at position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]41'21'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]05'00'' W.,
                                                    at Rehoboth Bay near
                                                    Dewey Beach, DE.

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19..........  May--1st Saturday  Delaware River,   All waters of the
                                  Philadelphia,     Delaware River
                                  PA; Safety Zone.  within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of fireworks
                                                    barge located at
                                                    position latitude
                                                    39[deg]57'39'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]07'45'' W.,
                                                    located
                                                    approximately 400
                                                    yards east of Pier
                                                    37 N, Philadelphia,
                                                    PA.
20..........  July--2nd or 3rd   Great Egg Harbor  All waters of Great
               Saturday.          Bay, Rainbow      Egg Harbor Bay,
                                  Channel, Ocean    Rainbow Channel
                                  City, NJ;         within a 200 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of fireworks
                                                    barge located at
                                                    position latitude
                                                    39[deg]17'23'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    074[deg]34'31'' W.,
                                                    near Ocean City, NJ.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
   (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...........  April--1st, 2nd    Washington        All waters of the
               or 3rd Saturday.   Channel, Upper    Upper Potomac River
                                  Potomac River,    within 170 yards
                                  Washington,       radius of the
                                  D.C.; Safety      fireworks barge in
                                  Zone.             approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]52'20.3'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]01'17.5''
                                                    W., located within
                                                    the Washington
                                                    Channel in
                                                    Washington Harbor,
                                                    DC.
2...........  July 4th;          Severn River and  All waters of the
               December--1st      Spa Creek,        Severn River and Spa
               and 2nd            Annapolis, MD;    Creek within a 300
               Saturday;          Safety Zone.      yard radius of the
               December 31st.                       fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]58'41.76''
                                                    N., longitude
                                                    076[deg]28'34.2''
                                                    W., located near the
                                                    entrance to Spa
                                                    Creek, Annapolis,
                                                    MD.
3...........  July--4th, or      Chesapeake Bay,   All waters of the
               Saturday or        Seneca Creek,     Chesapeake Bay,
               Sunday before or   Baltimore         approach to Seneca
               after              County, MD;       Creek within a 200
               Independence Day   Safety Zone.      yard radius of the
               holiday.                             fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]18'25.53''
                                                    N., longitude
                                                    076[deg]21'50.39''
                                                    W., Seneca Creek,
                                                    MD.
4...........  December 31st....  Upper Potomac     All waters of the
                                  River,            Upper Potomac River
                                  Washington,       within a 300 yard
                                  D.C.; Safety      radius of the
                                  Zone.             fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]48'14'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]02'10'' W.,
                                                    located near the
                                                    waterfront (King
                                                    Street) at
                                                    Alexandria,
                                                    Virginia.
5...........  June 14th; July    Northwest Harbor  All waters of the
               4th; September--   (East Channel),   Patapsco River
               2nd Saturday;      Patapsco River,   within a 300 yard
               December 31st.     MD; Safety Zone.  radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]15'55'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]34'35'' W.,
                                                    located adjacent to
                                                    the East Channel of
                                                    Northwest Harbor.
6...........  April--1st         Baltimore Inner   All waters of the
               Tuesday; May--     Harbor,           Patapsco River
               2nd or 3rd         Patapsco River,   within a 100 yard
               Thursday or        MD; Safety Zone.  radius of the
               Friday; July                         fireworks barge in
               4th; December                        approximate position
               31st.                                latitude
                                                    39[deg]17'01'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]36'31'' W.,
                                                    located at the
                                                    entrance to
                                                    Baltimore Inner
                                                    Harbor,
                                                    approximately 125
                                                    yards southwest of
                                                    pier 3.
7...........  April--1st         Baltimore Inner   The waters of the
               Tuesday; May--     Harbor,           Patapsco River
               2nd or 3rd         Patapsco River,   within a 100 yard
               Thursday or        MD; Safety Zone.  radius of
               Friday; July 4th                     approximate position
               December 31st.                       latitude
                                                    39[deg]17'04'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]36'36'' W.,
                                                    located in Baltimore
                                                    Inner Harbor,
                                                    approximately 125
                                                    yards southeast of
                                                    pier 1.
8...........  July 4th;          Northwest Harbor  All waters of the
               December 31st.     (West Channel)    Patapsco River
                                  Patapsco River,   within a 300 yard
                                  MD; Safety Zone.  radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]16'21'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]34'38'' W.,
                                                    located adjacent to
                                                    the West Channel of
                                                    Northwest Harbor.
9...........  July--4th, or      Patuxent River,   All waters of the
               Saturday before    Calvert County,   Patuxent River
               or Friday after    MD; Safety Zone.  within a 200 yard
               Independence Day                     radius of the
               holiday.                             fireworks barge
                                                    located at latitude
                                                    38[deg]19'17'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]27'45'' W.,
                                                    approximately 800
                                                    feet from shore at
                                                    Solomons Island, MD.
10..........  July 4th or        Chesapeake Bay,   All waters of the
               Sunday before      Chesapeake        Chesapeake Bay
               Independence Day   Beach, MD;        within a 200 yard
               holiday.           Safety Zone.      radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]41'36'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]31'30'' W.,
                                                    and within a 200
                                                    yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]41'28'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]31'29'' W.,
                                                    located near
                                                    Chesapeake Beach,
                                                    Maryland.
11..........  July 4th.........  Choptank River,   All waters of the
                                  Cambridge, MD;    Choptank River
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    site at Great Marsh
                                                    Point, located at
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]35'06'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]04'46'' W.
12..........  July--2nd, 3rd or  Potomac River,    All waters of the
               last Saturday.     Fairview Beach,   Potomac River within
                                  Charles County,   a 300 yard radius of
                                  MD; Safety Zone.  the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    38[deg]19'57'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]14'40'' W.,
                                                    located north of the
                                                    shoreline at
                                                    Fairview Beach,
                                                    Virginia.

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13..........  July--day before   Potomac River,    All waters of the
               Independence Day   National          Potomac River within
               holiday July 4th.  Harbor, MD;       an area bound by a
                                  Safety Zone.      line drawn from the
                                                    following points:
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]47'13'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]00'58'' W.,
                                                    thence to latitude
                                                    38[deg]46'51'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]01'15'' W.,
                                                    thence to latitude
                                                    38[deg]47'25'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]01'33'' W.,
                                                    thence to latitude
                                                    38[deg]47'32'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]01'08'' W.,
                                                    thence to the point
                                                    of origin, located
                                                    at National Harbor,
                                                    Maryland.
14..........  Sunday before or   Susquehanna       All waters of the
               after July 4th,    River, Havre de   Susquehanna River
               July 4th.          Grace, MD;        within a 300 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]32'06'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]05'22'' W.,
                                                    located on the
                                                    island at Millard
                                                    Tydings Memorial
                                                    Park.
15..........  June and July--    Miles River, St.  All waters of the
               Saturday before    Michaels, MD;     Miles River within a
               Independence Day   Safety Zone.      200 yard radius of
               holiday.                             approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]47'42'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]12'51'' W.,
                                                    located at the
                                                    entrance to Long
                                                    Haul Creek.
16..........  July 3rd.........  Tred Avon River,  All waters of the
                                  Oxford, MD;       Tred Avon River
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 150 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]41'24'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]10'37'' W.,
                                                    approximately 500
                                                    yards northwest of
                                                    the waterfront at
                                                    Oxford, MD.
17..........  July 3rd.........  Northeast River,  All waters of the
                                  North East, MD;   Northeast River
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]35'26'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]57'00'' W.,
                                                    approximately 400
                                                    yards south of North
                                                    East Community Park.
18..........  July--1st, 2nd or  Upper Potomac     All waters of the
               3rd Saturday.      River,            Upper Potomac River
                                  Washington,       within a 300 yard
                                  D.C.; Safety      radius of the
                                  Zone.             fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    38[deg]48'38'' N.,
                                                    077[deg]01'56'' W.,
                                                    located east of
                                                    Oronoco Bay Park at
                                                    Alexandria,
                                                    Virginia.
19..........  March through      Anacostia River,  All waters of the
               October, at the    Washington,       Anacostia River
               conclusion of      D.C.; Safety      within a 200 yard
               evening MLB        Zone.             radius of the
               games at                             fireworks barge in
               Washington                           approximate position
               Nationals Ball                       latitude
               Park.                                38[deg]52'12.7'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]00'14.1''
                                                    W., located near the
                                                    Washington Nationals
                                                    Ball Park.
20..........  June--last         Potomac River,    All waters of the
               Saturday or        Prince William    Potomac River within
               July--1st          County, VA;       a 200 yard radius of
               Saturday; July--   Safety Zone.      the fireworks barge
               3rd, 4th or last                     in approximate
               Saturday or                          position latitude
               September--Satur                     38[deg]34'09'' N.,
               day before Labor                     longitude
               Day (observed).                      077[deg]15'32'' W.,
                                                    located near Cherry
                                                    Hill, Virginia.
21..........  July 4th.........  North Atlantic    All waters of the
                                  Ocean, Ocean      North Atlantic Ocean
                                  City, MD;         in an area bound by
                                  Safety Zone.      the following
                                                    points: latitude
                                                    38[deg]19'39.9'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]05'03.2''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]19'36.7'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]04'53.5''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]19'45.6'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]04'49.3''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]19'49.1'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]05'00.5''
                                                    W.; thence to point
                                                    of origin. The size
                                                    of the safety zone
                                                    extends
                                                    approximately 300
                                                    yards offshore from
                                                    the fireworks launch
                                                    area located at the
                                                    high water mark on
                                                    the beach.
22..........  July 4th and       Isle of Wight     All waters of Isle of
               Sunday before      Bay, Ocean        Wight Bay within a
               Labor Day          City, MD;         200 yard radius of
               (observed).        Safety Zone.      the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    38[deg]22'31'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]04'34'' W.
23..........  July 4th.........  Assawoman Bay,    All waters of
                                  Fenwick Island--  Assawoman Bay within
                                  Ocean City, MD;   a 360 yard radius of
                                  Safety Zone.      the fireworks launch
                                                    location on the pier
                                                    at the West end of
                                                    Northside Park, in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    38[deg]25'55'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]03'53'' W.
24..........  April--1st         Baltimore         All waters of
               Tuesday. July      Harbor,           Baltimore Harbor,
               4th; December      Baltimore Inner   Patapsco River,
               31st.              Harbor, MD;       within a 280 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of a
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]16'36.7'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]35'53.8''
                                                    W., located
                                                    northwest of the
                                                    Domino Sugar
                                                    refinery wharf at
                                                    Baltimore, Maryland.
25..........  Thursday before    Chester River,    All waters of Chester
               July 4th           Kent Island       River, Kent Narrows
               (observed); and    Narrows, MD,      North Approach,
               or July 4th.       Safety Zone.      within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    site at Kent Island
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    38[deg]58'44.4'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]14'51.7''
                                                    W., in Queen Anne's
                                                    County, MD.

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26..........  Sunday before or   Susquehanna       All waters of the
               after July 4th,    River, Havre de   Susquehanna River
               July 4th.          Grace, MD;        within a 200 yard
                                  Safety Zone.      radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]32'19'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]04'58.3''
                                                    W., located east of
                                                    Concord Point at
                                                    Havre de Grace, MD.
27..........  July 3rd.........  Severn River,     All waters of Severn
                                  Sherwood          River within a 200
                                  Forest, MD,       yard radius of
                                  Safety Zone.      fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    39[deg]01'54'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]32'41.8''
                                                    W., located at end
                                                    of Sherwood Forest
                                                    Club main pier,
                                                    Sherwood Forest, MD.
28..........  Thursday before    Prospect Bay,     All waters of
               July 4th           Queen Anne's      Prospect Bay within
               (observed); and    County, MD,       a 300 yard radius of
               or July 4th.       Safety Zone.      fireworks launch
                                                    barge in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    38[deg]57'49.8'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]14'58.5''
                                                    W., located between
                                                    Hog Island and Kent
                                                    Island in Queen
                                                    Anne's County, MD.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            (c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...........  July 4th.........  Linkhorn Bay,     All waters of the
                                  Virginia Beach,   Linkhorn Bay within
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  a 400 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks
                                                    display in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]52'20'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]00'38'' W.,
                                                    located near the
                                                    Cavalier Golf and
                                                    Yacht Club, Virginia
                                                    Beach, Virginia.
2...........  September--last    York River, West  All waters of the
               Friday or          Point, VA,        York River near West
               October--1st       Safety Zone.      Point, VA within a
               Friday.                              400 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks
                                                    display located in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]31'25'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]47'19'' W.
3...........  July 4th.........  York River,       All waters of the
                                  Yorktown, VA,     York River within a
                                  Safety Zone.      400 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks
                                                    display in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]14'14'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]30'02'' W.,
                                                    located near
                                                    Yorktown, Virginia.
4...........  July 4th, July     James River,      All waters of the
               5th, July 6th,     Newport News,     James River within a
               or July 7th.       VA, Safety Zone.  325 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    36[deg]58'30'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]26'19'' W.,
                                                    located in the
                                                    vicinity of the
                                                    Newport News
                                                    Shipyard, Newport
                                                    News, Virginia.
5...........  June--1st and 4th  Chesapeake Bay,   All waters of the
               Friday; July--     Norfolk, VA,      Chesapeake Bay
               1st Friday; July   Safety Zone.      within a 400 yard
               4th.                                 radius of the
                                                    fireworks display
                                                    located in position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]57'21'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]15'00'' W.,
                                                    located near Ocean
                                                    View Fishing Pier.
6...........  July 4\th\ or 5th  Chesapeake Bay,   All waters of the
                                  Virginia Beach,   Chesapeake Bay 400
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks display in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]55'02'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]03'27'' W.,
                                                    located at the First
                                                    Landing State Park
                                                    at Virginia Beach,
                                                    Virginia.
7...........  July 4th;          Elizabeth River,  All waters of the
               December 31st,     Southern          Elizabeth River
               January--1st.      Branch,           Southern Branch in
                                  Norfolk, VA,      an area bound by the
                                  Safety Zone.      following points:
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'54.8'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]18'10.7''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]51'7.9'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]18'01'' W.;
                                                    thence to latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'45.6'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]17'44.2''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'29.6'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]17'23.2''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'7.7'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]17'32.3''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]49'58'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]17'28.6''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]49'52.6'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]17'43.8''
                                                    W.; thence to
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'27.2'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]17'45.3'' W.
                                                    thence to the point
                                                    of origin.
8...........  July--3rd and or   John H. Kerr      All waters of John H.
               4th Saturday.      Reservoir,        Kerr Reservoir
                                  Clarksville,      within a 400 yard
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  radius of
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]37'51'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    078[deg]32'50'' W.,
                                                    located near the
                                                    center span of the
                                                    State Route 15
                                                    Highway Bridge.
9...........  June, July,        North Atlantic    All waters of the
               August, and        Ocean, Virginia   North Atlantic Ocean
               September--every   Beach, VA,        within a 1000 yard
               Wednesday,         Safety Zone A.    radius of the center
               Thursday,                            located near the
               Friday, Saturday                     shoreline at
               and Sunday. July                     approximate position
               4th.                                 latitude
                                                    36[deg]51'12'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]58'06'' W.,
                                                    located off the
                                                    beach between 17th
                                                    and 31st streets.
10..........  September--last    North Atlantic    All waters of the
               Saturday or        Ocean, VA         North Atlantic Ocean
               October--1st       Beach, VA,        within a 350 yard
               Saturday.          Safety Zone B.    radius of
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'35'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]58'09'' W.,
                                                    located on the 14th
                                                    Street Fishing Pier.

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11..........  Friday, Saturday   North Atlantic    All waters of the
               and Sunday Labor   Ocean, VA         North Atlantic Ocean
               Day Weekend.       Beach, VA,        within a 350 yard
                                  Safety Zone C.    radius of
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]49'55'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]58'00'' W.,
                                                    located off the
                                                    beach between 2nd
                                                    and 6th streets.
12..........  July 4th.........  Nansemond River,  All waters of the
                                  Suffolk, VA,      Nansemond River
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 350 yard
                                                    radius of
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]44'27'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]34'42'' W.,
                                                    located near
                                                    Constant's Wharf in
                                                    Suffolk, VA.
13..........  July 4th.........  Chickahominy      All waters of the
                                  River,            Chickahominy River
                                  Williamsburg,     within a 400 yard
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  radius of the
                                                    fireworks display in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]14'50'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]52'17'' W.,
                                                    near Barrets Point,
                                                    Virginia.
14..........  July--3rd, 4th     Great Wicomico    All waters of the
               and 5th.           River, Mila,      Great Wicomico River
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  located within a 140
                                                    yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]50'31'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]19'42'' W.
                                                    near Mila, Virginia.
15..........  July--1st Friday,  Cockrell's        All waters of
               Saturday and       Creek,            Cockrell's Creek
               Sunday.            Reedville, VA,    located within a 140
                                  Safety Zone.      yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]49'54'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]16'44'' W.
                                                    near Reedville,
                                                    Virginia.
16..........  May--last Sunday.  James River,      All waters of the
                                  Richmond, VA,     James River located
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 140 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]31'13.1'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]25'07.84''
                                                    W. near Richmond,
                                                    Virginia.
17..........  June--last         Rappahannock      All waters of the
               Saturday.          River,            Rappahannock River
                                  Tappahannock,     located within a 140
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]55'12'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]49'12'' W.
                                                    near Tappahannock,
                                                    Virginia.
18..........  July 4th ,         Cape Charles      All waters of Cape
               August--1st        Harbor, Cape      Charles Harbor
               Friday, Saturday   Charles, VA,      located within a 125
               and Sunday, and    Safety Zone.      yard radius of the
               December 31st.                       fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]15'46.5'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]01'30.3'' W.
                                                    near Cape Charles,
                                                    Virginia.
19..........  July 3rd or 4th..  Pagan River,      All waters of the
                                  Smithfield, VA,   Pagan River located
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 140 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]59'18'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]37'45'' W.
                                                    near Smithfield,
                                                    Virginia.
20..........  July 4th.........  Sandbridge        All waters of
                                  Shores,           Sandbridge Shores
                                  Virginia Beach,   located within a 100
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]43'24.9'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]56'24.9'' W.
                                                    near Virginia Beach,
                                                    Virginia.
21..........  July 4th, 5th or   Chesapeake Bay,   All waters of
               6th.               Virginia Beach,   Chesapeake Bay
                                  VA, Safety Zone.  located within a 200
                                                    yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    36[deg]54'58.18''
                                                    N., longitude
                                                    076[deg]06'44.3'' W.
                                                    near Virginia Beach,
                                                    Virginia.
22..........  July 3rd, 4th and  Urbanna Creek,    All waters of Urbanna
               5th.               Urbanna, VA;      Creek within a 120
                                  Safety Zone.      yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    site at latitude
                                                    37[deg]38'09'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]34'03'' W.,
                                                    located on land near
                                                    the east shoreline
                                                    of Urbanna Creek and
                                                    south of Bailey
                                                    Point.
23..........  April-August;      Elizabeth River   All waters of Eastern
               every Wednesday,   Eastern Branch,   Branch Elizabeth
               Thursday, Friday   Norfolk, VA;      River within the
               and Saturday;      Safety Zone.      area along the
               July 2nd, 3rd,                       shoreline
               4th, or 5th;                         immediately adjacent
               last Sunday in                       to Harbor Park
               August; and                          Stadium ball park
               Friday, Saturday                     and outward into the
               and Sunday of                        river bound by a
               Labor Day                            line drawn from
               weekend..                            latitude
                                                    36[deg]50'30'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]16'39.9''
                                                    W., thence south to
                                                    36[deg]50'26.6'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]16'39'' W.,
                                                    thence northwest to
                                                    36[deg]50'28.8'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]16'49.1''
                                                    W., thence north to
                                                    36[deg]50'30.9'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]16'48.6''
                                                    W., thence east
                                                    along the shoreline
                                                    to point of origin.
24..........  July--1st Friday,  James River and   All waters in the
               Saturday or        Appomattox        confluence of James
               Sunday.            River,            River and Appomattox
                                  Hopewell, VA;     River located within
                                  Safety Zone.      a 700 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks
                                                    display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]19'27.74''
                                                    N., longitude
                                                    077[deg]16'45.22''
                                                    W., near Hopewell,
                                                    Virginia.
25..........  August--1st        Chesapeake Bay,   All waters of the
               Saturday or        Inlet to Kings    Chesapeake Bay and
               Sunday.            Creek, Cape       Inlet to Kings Creek
                                  Charles, VA;      located within a 125
                                  Safety Zone.      yard radius of
                                                    fireworks display at
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    37[deg]16'53'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]00'42'' W.,
                                                    Cape Charles,
                                                    Virginia.
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            (d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1...........  July 4th;          Morehead City     All waters of the
               October--1st       Harbor Channel,   Morehead City Harbor
               Saturday.          NC, Safety Zone.  Channel that fall
                                                    within a 360 yard
                                                    radius of latitude
                                                    34[deg]43'01'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]42'59.6''
                                                    W., a position
                                                    located at the west
                                                    end of Sugar Loaf
                                                    Island, NC.
2...........  April--2nd         Cape Fear River,  All waters of the
               Saturday; July     Wilmington, NC,   Cape Fear River
               4th; August--3rd   Safety Zone.      within an area bound
               Monday; October--                    by a line drawn from
               1st Saturday.                        the following
                                                    points: latitude
                                                    34[deg]13'54'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]57'06'' W.;
                                                    thence northeast to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]13'57'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]57'05'' W.;
                                                    thence north to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]14'11'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]57'07'' W.;
                                                    thence northwest to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]14'22'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]57'19'' W.;
                                                    thence east to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]14'22'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]57'06'' W.;
                                                    thence southeast to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]14'07'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]57'00'' W.;
                                                    thence south to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]13'54'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]56'58'' W.;
                                                    thence to the point
                                                    of origin, located
                                                    approximately 500
                                                    yards north of Cape
                                                    Fear Memorial
                                                    Bridge.
3...........  July 1st Saturday  Green Creek and   All waters of Green
               and July 4th.      Smith Creek,      Creek and Smith
                                  Oriental, NC,     Creek that fall
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    site at latitude
                                                    35[deg]01'29.6'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]42'10.4''
                                                    W., located near the
                                                    entrance to the
                                                    Neuse River in the
                                                    vicinity of
                                                    Oriental, NC.
4...........  July 4th.........  Pasquotank        All waters of the
                                  River,            Pasquotank River
                                  Elizabeth City,   within a 300 yard
                                  NC, Safety Zone.  radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    barge in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    36[deg]17'47'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    076[deg]12'17'' W.,
                                                    located
                                                    approximately 400
                                                    yards north of
                                                    Cottage Point, NC.
5...........  July 4th, or July  Currituck Sound,  All waters of the
               5th.               Corolla, NC,      Currituck Sound
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    site in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    36[deg]22'23.8'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]49'56.3''
                                                    W., located near
                                                    Whale Head Bay.
6...........  July 4th;          Middle Sound,     All waters of the
               November--3rd      Figure Eight      Figure Eight Island
               Saturday.          Island, NC,       Causeway Channel
                                  Safety Zone.      from latitude
                                                    34[deg]16'32'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]45'32'' W.,
                                                    thence east along
                                                    the marsh to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]16'19'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]44'55'' W.,
                                                    thence south to the
                                                    causeway at latitude
                                                    34[deg]16'16'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]44'58'' W.,
                                                    thence west along
                                                    the shoreline to
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]16'29'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]45'34'' W.,
                                                    thence back to the
                                                    point of origin.
7...........  June--2nd          Pamlico River,    All waters of Pamlico
               Saturday; July     Washington, NC,   River and Tar River
               4th.               Safety Zone.      within a 300 yard
                                                    radius of latitude
                                                    35[deg]32'25'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]03'42'' W.,
                                                    a position located
                                                    on the southwest
                                                    shore of the Pamlico
                                                    River, Washington,
                                                    NC.
8...........  July 4th.........  Neuse River, New  All waters of the
                                  Bern, NC,         Neuse River within a
                                  Safety Zone.      360 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks barge
                                                    in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    35[deg]06'07.1'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]01'35.8''
                                                    W.; located 420
                                                    yards north of the
                                                    New Bern, Twin Span,
                                                    high-rise bridge.
9...........  July--1st          Pamlico Sound,    All waters of Pamlico
               Saturday or        Ocracoke, NC,     Sound with a 170
               Sunday; July 4th.  Safety Zone.      yard radius of the
                                                    National Park
                                                    Service boat launch
                                                    site at Ocracoke, NC
                                                    at position latitude
                                                    35[deg]07'07'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]59'16'' W.
10..........  July 4th.          Motts Channel,    All waters of Motts
               November--Saturd   Banks Channel,    Channel within a 500
               ay following       Wrightsville      yard radius of the
               Thanksgiving Day.  Beach, NC,        fireworks launch
                                  Safety Zone.      site in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    34[deg]12'29'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]48''27'' W.,
                                                    approximately 560
                                                    yards south of Sea
                                                    Path Marina,
                                                    Wrightsville Beach,
                                                    NC.
11..........  July 4th.........  Cape Fear River,  All waters of the
                                  Southport, NC,    Cape Fear River
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 600 yard
                                                    radius of the
                                                    fireworks barge in
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    33[deg]54'40'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    078[deg]01'18'' W.,
                                                    approximately 700
                                                    yards south of the
                                                    waterfront at
                                                    Southport, NC.
12..........  July 4th.........  Big Foot Slough,  All waters of Big
                                  Ocracoke, NC,     Foot Slough within a
                                  Safety Zone.      300 yard radius of
                                                    the fireworks launch
                                                    site in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    35[deg]06'54'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]59'24'' W.,
                                                    approximately 100
                                                    yards west of the
                                                    Silver Lake Entrance
                                                    Channel at Ocracoke,
                                                    NC.

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13..........  August--1st        New River,        All waters of the New
               Tuesday.           Jacksonville,     River within a 300
                                  NC, Safety Zone.  yard radius of the
                                                    fireworks launch
                                                    site in approximate
                                                    position latitude
                                                    34[deg]44'45'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]26'18'' W.,
                                                    approximately one
                                                    half mile south of
                                                    the Hwy 17 Bridge,
                                                    Jacksonville, North
                                                    Carolina.
14..........  May--3rd or 4th    Bath Creek,       All waters on Bath
               Saturday; July     Bath, NC,         Creek within a 300
               4th.               Safety Zone.      yard radius of
                                                    position
                                                    35[deg]28'05'' N.,
                                                    076[deg]48'56'' W.,
                                                    Bath, NC.
15..........  July 4th.          Atlantic          All waters of the
               October--2nd       Intracoastal      Atlantic
               Saturday.          Waterway,         Intracoastal
                                  Swansboro, NC,    Waterway within a
                                  Safety Zone.      300 yard radius of
                                                    approximate position
                                                    latitude
                                                    34[deg]41'02'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    077[deg]07'04'' W.,
                                                    located on Pelican
                                                    Island.
16..........  September--4th or  Shallowbag Bay,   All waters of
               last Saturday.     Manteo, NC;       Shallowbag Bay
                                  Safety Zone.      within a 200 yard
                                                    radius of a
                                                    fireworks barge
                                                    anchored at latitude
                                                    35[deg]54'31'' N.,
                                                    longitude
                                                    075[deg]39'42'' W.
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\1\ As noted in paragraph (d) of this section, the enforcement period
  for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change.

* * * * *


Sec.  165.540   [Removed]

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10. Remove Sec.  165.540.

     Dated: March 10, 2017.
Meredith L. Austin,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-06728 Filed 4-5-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P