[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 221 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57321-57322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24900]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0907]


Safety Zone; Santa Spectacular, Ohio River, Monongahela River, 
Allegheny River, 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 Santa 
Spectacular Fireworks to provide for the safety of persons, vessels, 
and the marine environment on the navigable waters of the Ohio River, 
Monongahela River and Allegheny River during this event. 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 this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the 
Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a designated 
representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 1, Line 64 will be 
enforced from 8 p.m. through 9:30 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 Santa Spectacular Fireworks Race in 33 CFR 165.801, 
Table 1, titled ``Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety 
Zones,'' line 64, from 8 p.m. through 9:30 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 Ohio 
River, Monongahela River and Allegheny River during this event. Our 
regulation for marine events within the Eighth Coast Guard District, 
Sec.  165.801

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specifies the location of the regulated area for the Santa Spectacular 
Fireworks. Entry into the regulated area 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 pass through the regulated area 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.

A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit 
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2018-24900 Filed 11-14-18; 8:45 am]
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