[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56258]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24624]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0964]
Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Miles 0.0-1.0, Pittsburgh, PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership/Light Up Night Fireworks to provide for
the safety of persons, vessels, and the marine environment on the
navigable waters of the Allegheny River, miles 0.0 to 1.0, extending
the entire width of the river. Our regulation for marine events within
the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this
event in Pittsburgh, PA. During the enforcement period, entry into,
transiting, or anchoring in the safety zone is prohibited to all
vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official
patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the
Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated
representative.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 1, line 37 will be
enforced from 9 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on November 16, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email Petty Officer Jennifer Haggins,
Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 412-221-
0807, email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary
safety Zone for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership/Light Up Night
Fireworks in 33 CFR 165.801 Table 1 titled ``Sector Ohio Valley Annual
and Recurring Safety Zones'', line 37 from 9 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on
November 16, 2018. This action is being taken to provide for the safety
of persons, vessels, and the marine environment on the navigable waters
of the Allegheny River during this event. Our regulation for marine
events within the Eighth Coast Guard District, Sec. 165.801 specifies
the location of the regulated area for the Pittsburgh Downtown
Partnership/Light Up Night Fireworks. Entry into the safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety
Unit Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated representative. Persons or
vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the safety zone must
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They
can be reached on VHF FM channel 16. If permission is granted, all
persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or
designated representative.
In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register,
the COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through
Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs),
Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs), and/or through other means
of public notice as appropriate at least 24 hours in advance of
enforcement.
Dated: October 29, 2018.
A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2018-24624 Filed 11-9-18; 8:45 am]
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