[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 22, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 42437]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18112]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0586]


Safety Zones; Annual Events Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain 
of the Port Lake Michigan Zone--Corn Festival Fireworks

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on the Illinois 
River in Morris, IL. This action is necessary and intended to protect 
the safety of life and property on navigable waters before, during, and 
immediately after a shore based firework display. During the 
enforcement period listed below, vessels and persons are prohibited 
from transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within this safety zone 
without approval from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his or 
her designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.929, Table 165.929, item (h)(1) 
will be enforced from 7:25 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. on September 29, 
2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email LT John Ramos, Waterways 
Management Division, Marine Safety Unit Chicago; telephone (630) 986-
2155, email address [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety 
Zone; Corn Festival Fireworks listed as item (h)(1) in Table 165.929 of 
33 CFR 165.929. Section 165.929 lists annual events requiring safety 
zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone. This safety zone 
will encompass all waters of the Illinois River within an 560 foot 
radius from approximate launch position at 41[deg]21.173' N, 
88[deg]25.101' W (NAD 83). This safety zone will be enforced from 7:25 
p.m. through 8:30 p.m. on September 29, 2018.
    Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.929, entry into, transiting, or anchoring 
within the safety zone during an enforcement period is prohibited 
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan, or his 
designated on-scene representative. Those seeking permission to enter 
the safety zone may request permission from the Captain of Port Lake 
Michigan via channel 16, VHF-FM. Vessels and persons granted permission 
to enter the safety zone shall obey the directions of the Captain of 
the Port Lake Michigan or his designated representative. While within a 
safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary 
to maintain a safe course.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.929, Safety Zones; Annual events requiring safety zones in the 
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone, and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In 
addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, the 
Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance 
notification of this enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. The Captain of the Port Lake 
Michigan or a designated on-scene representative may be contacted via 
VHF Channel 16 or at (414) 747-7182.

    Dated: July 24, 2018.
Thomas J. Stuhlreyer,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2018-18112 Filed 8-21-18; 8:45 am]
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