[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 12, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14605]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0454]


Special Local Regulation; Marine Events; Annual Bayview Mackinac 
Race

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for 
the annual Bayview Mackinac Race, from 10 a.m. to noon on July 22, 
2017. This special local regulation is necessary to safely control 
vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety 
of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this 
period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the 
permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM).

DATES: The regulation in 33 CFR 100.902 will be enforced from 10 a.m. 
until noon on July 22, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
document, call or email Lieutenant Matthew Stroebel, Waterway 
Management Branch, Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 East 9th Street, 
Cleveland, OH at (216) 902-6060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulation for the Annual Bayview Mackinac Race found in 33 CFR 
100.902 from 10 a.m. until noon on July 22, 2017. This Notice of 
Enforcement applies to all U.S. navigable waters of the Black River, 
St. Clair River, and lower Lake Huron, bound by a line starting at 
latitude 042[deg]58'47'' N., longitude 082[deg]26'0'' W.; then easterly 
to latitude 042[deg]58'24'' N., longitude 082[deg]24'47'' W.; then 
northward along the International Boundary to latitude 043[deg]02'48'' 
N., longitude 082[deg]23'47'' W.; then westerly to the shoreline at 
approximate location latitude 043[deg]02'48'' N., longitude 
082[deg]26'48'' W.; then southward along the U.S. shoreline to latitude 
042[deg]58'54'' N., longitude 082[deg]26'01'' W.; then back to the 
beginning [DATUM: NAD 83].
    In order to ensure the safety of spectators and participating 
vessels, the Coast Guard will patrol the race area under the direction 
of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). Vessels desiring 
to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the 
PATCOM and when so directed by that officer. The PATCOM may be 
contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign ``Coast Guard 
Patrol Commander.'' Vessels, permitted to transit the regulated area, 
will operate at no wake speed and in a manner which will not endanger 
participants in the event or any other craft. The rules contained above 
shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the patrol 
operating in the performance of their assigned duties.
    This document is issued under the authority of 33 CFR 100.902 and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a). If the District Commander, Captain of the Port or PATCOM 
determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full 
duration stated in this notice, he or she may use a Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners to grant general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: June 15, 2017.
N.A. Bartolotta,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, 
Acting.
[FR Doc. 2017-14605 Filed 7-11-17; 8:45 am]
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