[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 81 (Friday, April 26, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 17754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-08403]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2019-0236]
Safety Zone; Pittsburgh Pirates Fireworks, Allegheny River,
Pittsburgh, PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones for the Pittsburgh
Pirates Fireworks on the Allegheny River, extending the entire width of
the river, from mile 0.2 to 0.9 in Pittsburgh, PA. The safety zones are
necessary to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators
from the hazards associated with the Pittsburgh Pirates barge-based
firework displays following certain home games throughout the season.
During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in
the safety zones 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 1 will be
enforced from 8 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2019, unless the
firework displays are postponed because of adverse weather, in which
case, this rule will be enforced within 48 hours of the scheduled date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notice of enforcement, call or email MST1 Jennifer Haggins, Marine
Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 412-221-0807, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety
zones for the annual Pittsburgh Pirates Fireworks listed in 33 CFR
165.801, Table 1, line 1 from 8 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2019.
Should inclement weather require rescheduling, the safety zone will be
effective following the game on a rain date to occur within 48 hours of
the scheduled date. Entry into the safety zone is prohibited to all
vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official
patrol vessels, 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 safety zone must
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. If
permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the
instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR
165.801 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 these enforcement periods via
Local Notice to Mariners and updates via Marine Information Broadcasts.
Dated: April 22, 2019.
A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2019-08403 Filed 4-25-19; 8:45 am]
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