[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23719-23720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10763]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2019-0240]
Recurring Safety Zone; Chester Fireworks, Chester, WV
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the temporary safety zone for the
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Chester Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks, to provide for the safety
of persons, vessels, and the marine environment on the navigable waters
of the Ohio River during this event. Our regulation for marine events
within the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area
for this event in Chester, WV. 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 38, will be
enforced from 9:30 p.m. through 11 p.m. on July 4, 2019.
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 Chester Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks, in 33
CFR 165.801, Table 1, Line 38 from 9:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. on July
4, 2019. 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 during this event. Our regulation for marine events
within the Eighth Coast Guard District, Sec. 165.801, specifies the
location of the safety zone for the Chester Volunteer Fire Department
Fireworks, which covers a one mile stretch of the Ohio River. 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 pass
through the 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 vessel 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: May 13, 2019.
A.W. Demo,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2019-10763 Filed 5-22-19; 8:45 am]
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