[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 77 (Tuesday, April 21, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22049-22064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08107]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR 100 and 165
[Docket Number USCG-2020-0082]
RIN 1625-AA08; AA00
Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine
Events and Fireworks Displays and Swim Events Held in the Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound Zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to modify special local
regulations and annual recurring marine events and safety zones
regulations for firework displays and swim events in Coast Guard Sector
Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone. When enforced, these
special local regulations and safety zones will restrict vessels from
transiting regulated areas during certain annually recurring events.
The proposed amendments to the special local regulations and safety
zones are intended to expedite public notification and ensure the
protection of the maritime public and event participants from the
hazards associated with certain marine events. We invite your comments
on this proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 21, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2020-0082 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Marine Science Technician 2nd Class
Joshua Stewart, Waterways Management Division, Sector Long Island
Sound; telephone (203) 468-4469; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
LNM Local Notice to Mariners
NAD 83 North American Datum of 1983
NOE Notice of Enforcement
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
Swim events, fireworks displays, and marine events are held on an
annual recurring basis on the navigable waters within the Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound COTP Zone. The Coast Guard has established
special local regulations and safety zones for some of these annually
recurring events on a
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case by case basis to ensure the protection of the maritime public and
event participants from potential hazards.
The COTP Sector Long Island Sound proposes to amend 33 CFR 100.100
Special Local Regulations; Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone, Table to Sec.
100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays, Air Shows,
and Swim Events in the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone,
Table 1 to Sec. 165.151.
The marine events listed therein include air shows, fireworks
displays, and other marine related events requiring a limited access
area restricting vessel traffic for safety purposes. The proposed
amendments to the tables will more accurately reflect the dates of
marine events based on historical occurences.
Issuing individual regulations for each new safety zone, amendment,
or removal of an existing safety zone due to minor date fluctuations
creates unnecessary administrative costs and burdens. This single
proposed rulemaking will considerably reduce administrative overhead
and provide the public with notice through publication in the Federal
Register of the upcoming recurring safety zone regulations. Event
sponsors desiring to hold an event not listed in the table for the
Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility may seek permission for
a regulated area for their event through a request to the phone number
or email listed in the above FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels
and the navigable waters before, during, and after a scheduled event.
The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46
U.S.C. 70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231).
The Coast Guard encourages the public to participate in this
proposed rulemaking through the comment process so that any necessary
changes can be identified and implemented in a timely and efficient
manner. The Coast Guard will address all public comments accordingly,
whether through response, additional revision to the regulation, or
otherwise.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
Parts 100 and 165 of 33 CFR contain regulations establishing
special local regulations and safety zones to restrict vessel traffic
for the safety of persons and property. Section 100.100 establishes
Special Local Regulations to ensure the safety and security of marine
related events, participants, and spectators in the Sector Long Island
Sound AOR. From time to time, these sections require amendment to
properly advertise the recurring safety zones in the Sector Long Island
Sound AOR.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations in 33 CFR 100.100
Special Local Regulations; Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast Guard
Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone, Table to Sec.
100.100 as indicated below. The amendments would involve changes to the
cited dates of seven events listed in the table. The amendments are as
follows:
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Event name Date
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5.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta............... Date: A single day
event in May or June.
Time: 8 a.m. until 5
p.m.
Location: All waters
of the Thames River at New
London, Connecticut between
the Penn Central Draw Bridge
at position 41[deg]21'46.94''
N 072[deg]05'14.46'' W to
Bartlett Cove at position
41[deg]25'35.9'' N
072[deg]05'42.89'' W (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
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7.2 Dolan Family Fourth Fireworks...... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters of Oyster Bay Harbor
in Long Island Sound off
Oyster Bay, NY within a
1000 foot radius of the
launch platform in
approximate position
40[deg]53'42.50'' N,
073[deg]30'04.30'' W (NAD
83).
(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All waters of Oyster Bay
Harbor in Long Island Sound
off Oyster Bay, NY
contained within the
following area; beginning
at a point on land in
position at
40[deg]53'12.43'' N,
073[deg]31'13.05'' W near
Moses Point; then east
across Oyster Bay Harbor to
a point on land in position
at 40[deg]53'15.12'' N,
073[deg]30'38.45'' W; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position at
40[deg]53'34.43'' N,
073[deg]30'33.42'' W near
Cove Point; then east along
the shoreline to a point on
land in position at
40[deg]53'41.67'' N,
073[deg]29'40.74'' W near
Cooper Bluff; then south
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]53'05.09'' N,
073[deg]29'23.32'' W near
Eel Creek; then east across
Cold Spring Harbor to a
point on land in position
40[deg]53'06.69'' N,
073[deg]28'19.9'' W; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position 40[deg]55'24.09''
N, 073[deg]29'49.09'' W
near Whitewood Point; then
west across Oyster Bay to a
point on land in position
40[deg]55'5.29'' N,
073[deg]31'19.47'' W near
Rocky Point; then south
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]54'04.11'' N,
073[deg]30'29.18'' W near
Plum Point; then northwest
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]54'09.06'' N,
073[deg]30'45.71'' W; then
southwest along the
shoreline to a point on
land in position
40[deg]54'03.2'' N,
073[deg]31'01.29'' W; and
then south along the
shoreline back to point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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7.4 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
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Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters off of Jones Beach
State Park, Wantagh, NY
within a 1000 foot radius
of the launch platform in
approximate position
40[deg]34' 56.68'' N,
073[deg]30'31.19'' W (NAD
83).
(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All navigable waters
between Meadowbrook State
Parkway and Wantagh State
Parkway and contained
within the following area.
Beginning in position at
40[deg]35'49.01'' N,
073[deg]32'33.63'' W; then
north along the Meadowbrook
State Parkway to its
intersection with Merrick
Road in position at
40[deg]39'14'' N,
073[deg]34'0.76'' W; then
east along Merrick Road to
its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
position at
40[deg]39'51.32'' N,
073[deg]30'43.36'' W; then
south along the Wantagh
State Parkway to its
intersection with Ocean
Parkway in position at
40[deg]35'47.30'' N,
073[deg]30'29.17'' W; then
west along Ocean Parkway to
its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway
at the point of origin (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
(3) ``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable
waters of Zach's Bay south
of the line connecting a
point near the western
entrance to Zach's Bay in
position at
40[deg]36'29.20'' N,
073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a
point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
position at
40[deg]36'16.53'' N,
073[deg]28'57.26'' W (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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8.1 Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Dates: A two day event
Festival. in August.
Time: 8 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. each day.
Regulated area: All
waters of the Connecticut
River in Hartford, CT between
the Bulkeley Bridge at
41[deg]46'10.10'' N,
072[deg]39'56.13'' W and the
Wilbur Cross Bridge at
41[deg]45'11.67'' N,
072[deg]39'13.64'' W (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
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8.3 Stonewall Swim..................... Date: A single day
event in August.
Time: 8:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m.
Location: All
navigable waters of the Great
South Bay within a three miles
long and half mile wide box
connecting Snedecor Avenue in
Bayport, NY to Porgie Walk in
Fire Island, NY. Formed by
connecting the following
points. Beginning at
40[deg]43'40.24'' N,
073[deg]03'41.50'' W; then to
40[deg]43'40.00'' N,
073[deg]03'13.40'' W; then to
40[deg]40'04.13'' N,
073[deg]03'43.81'' W; then to
40[deg]40'08.30'' N,
073[deg]03'17.70'' W; and then
back to point of origin (NAD
83).
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8.6 Smith Point Triathlon.............. Date: A single day
event in August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All waters
of Narrow Bay near Smith Point
Park in Mastic Beach, NY
within the area bounded by
land along its southern edge
and points in position at
40[deg]44'14.28'' N,
072[deg]51'40.68'' W; then
north to a point at position
40[deg]44'20.83'' N,
072[deg]51'40.68'' W; then
east to a point at position
40[deg]44'20.83'' N,
072[deg]51'19.73'' W; then
south to a point at position
40[deg]44'14.85'' N,
072[deg]51'19.73'' W; and then
southwest along the shoreline
back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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10.1 Head of the Riverfront Rowing Date: A single day event in
Regatta. October.
Time: 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: All water of the
Connecticut River, Hartford,
CT between at point North of
Wethersfield Cove at
41[deg]43'52.17'' N,
072[deg]38'40.38'' W and the
Riverside Boat House
41[deg]46'30.98'' N,
072[deg]39'54.35'' W (NAD 83).
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Section 165.151, Table 1, establishes recurring safety zones to
restrict vessel transit into and through specified areas to protect
spectators, mariners, and other persons and property from potential
hazards presented during certain events taking place in Sector Long
Island Sound's AOR. From time to time, this section requires amendment
to properly reflect the recurring safety zones in the AOR.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations in 33 CFR 165.151
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays, Air Shows, and Swim Events in the
Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone, Table 1 to Sec. 165.151 as
indicated below. The revisions include updating the dates of events
listed in the table and removing five events from the table. The
amendments are as follows:
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Event name Date
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2.1 Sag Harbor COC Winter Harbor Frost Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in February.
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Location: Waters of
Sag Harbor off Long Wharf St.
Pier, Sag Harbor, NY in
approximate position
41[deg]00'16.82'' N,
072[deg]17'43.78'' W (NAD 83).
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5.2 Greenport Spring Fireworks......... Date: A single day
event in the month of May or
June
Location: Waters of
Greenport Harbor off Mitchell
Park and Marina, Greenport, NY
in approximate position
41[deg]05'59.09'' N,
072[deg]21'31.44'' W (NAD 83).
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6.1 Barnum Festival Fireworks.......... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]9'04'' N,
073[deg]12'49'' W (NAD 83).
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6.4 Salute to Veterans Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in June.
Location: Waters of
Reynolds Channel off
Hempstead, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]35'36.62'' N,
073[deg]35'20.72'' W (NAD 83).
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6.5 Cherry Grove Arts Project Fireworks Date: A single day
event in June.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay off Cherry
Grove, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]39'49.06'' N,
073[deg]05'27.99'' W (NAD 83).
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7.9 City of Middletown Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Connecticut River,
Middletown Harbor, Middletown,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]33'44.47'' N,
072[deg]38'37.88'' W (NAD 83).
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7.10 City of New Haven Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
New Haven Harbor, off Long
Warf Park, New Haven, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]17'24'' N,
072[deg]54'55.8'' W (NAD 83).
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7.11 City of Norwich Fireworks......... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Thames River, Norwich, CT
in approximate position,
41[deg]31'16.835'' N,
072[deg]04'43.327'' W (NAD
83).
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7.12 City of Stamford Fireworks........ Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Fisher's Westcott Cove,
Stamford, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]02'09.56'' N,
073[deg]30'57.76'' W (NAD 83).
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7.13 City of West Haven Fireworks...... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
New Haven Harbor, off Bradley
Point, West Haven, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]15'07'' N,
072[deg]57'26'' W (NAD 83).
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7.15 Davis Park Fireworks.............. Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay, Davis
Park, NY in approximate
position, 40[deg]41'17'' N,
073[deg]00'20'' W (NAD 83).
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7.16 Fairfield Aerial Fireworks........ Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT
in approximate position
41[deg]08'22'' N,
073[deg]14'02'' W (NAD 83).
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7.17 Fund in the Sun................... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay off The
Pines, East Fire Island, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]40'07.43'' N,
073[deg]04'13.88'' W (NAD 83).
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7.18 Independence Day Celebration Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters off
Umbrella Beach, Montauk, NY in
approximate position
41[deg]01'44'' N,
071[deg]57'13'' W (NAD 83).
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7.19 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks.. Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
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Location: Waters off
Jones Beach State Park,
Wantagh, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]34'56.676'' N,
073[deg]30'31.186'' W (NAD
83).
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7.20 Madison Cultural Arts Fireworks... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound off Madison,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]16'10'' N,
072[deg]36'30'' W (NAD 83).
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7.21 Mason's Island Yacht Club Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Fisher's Island Sound, Noank,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]19'30.61'' N,
071[deg]57'48.22'' W (NAD 83).
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7.22 Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay,
Patchogue, NY in approximate
position, 40[deg]44'38'' N,
073[deg]00'33'' W (NAD 83).
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7.23 Riverfest Fireworks............... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Connecticut River,
Hartford, CT in approximate
position, 41[deg]45'39.93'' N,
072[deg]39'49.14'' W (NAD 83).
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7.24 Village of Asharoken Fireworks.... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Northport Bay, Asharoken, NY
in approximate position,
41[deg]55'54.04'' N,
073[deg]21'27.97'' W (NAD 83).
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7.25 Village of Port Jefferson Fourth Date: A single day
of July Celebration Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Port Jefferson Harbor, Port
Jefferson, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]57'10.11'' N,
073[deg]04'28.01'' W (NAD 83).
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7.26 Village of Quoque Foundering Date: A single day
Anniversary Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Quantuck Bay, Quoque, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]48'42.99'' N,
072[deg]37'20.20'' W (NAD 83).
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7.34 Devon Yacht Club Fireworks........ Date: A single day
event in July.
Location: Waters of
Napeague Bay, in Block Island
Sound off Amagansett, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]59'41.40'' N,
072[deg]06'08.70'' W (NAD 83).
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7.35 Dolan Family Fourth Fireworks..... Date: A single day
event in July.
Location: Waters of
Oyster Bay Harbor in Long
Island Sound off Oyster Bay,
NY in approximate position
40[deg]53'42.50'' N,
073[deg]30'04.30'' W (NAD 83).
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7.38 Madison Fireworks................. Date: A single day
event in July.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound off Madison
Beach, Madison, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]16'03.93'' N,
072[deg]36'15.97'' W (NAD 83).
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7.39 Stratford Fireworks............... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound surrounding
Short Beach Park, Stratford,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]09'50.82'' N,
073[deg]06'47.13'' W (NAD 83).
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7.40 Rowayton Fireworks................ Date: A single day
event in July.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound south of
Bayley Beach Park, Rowayton,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]03'11'' N,
073[deg]26'41'' W (NAD 83).
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7.42 Connetquot River Summer Fireworks. Date: A single day
event in July.
Location: Waters of
the Connetquot River off
Snapper Inn Restaurant,
Oakdale, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]43'32.38'' N,
073[deg]09'02.64'' W (NAD 83).
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7.43 North Bay Fourth of July Fireworks Date: A single day
event in July.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay in
Patchogue Bay 4,000 feet
southeast of Blue Point, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]44'6.28'' N,
073[deg]01'02.50'' W (NAD 83).
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7.44 Sebonak Golf Club Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in July or August.
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Location: Waters of
the Great Peconic Bay \3/4\ of
a mile northwest of Bullhead
Bay, Shinnecock, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]55'11.79'' N,
072[deg]28'04.34'' W (NAD 83).
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7.45 Xirinachs Family Foundation Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Location: Waters of
Hunting Bay off Beach Avenue,
Huntington Bay, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]54'23.27'' N,
73[deg]25'08.04'' W (NAD 83).
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7.46 Irwin Family 4th of July.......... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay off The
Helm Road, East Islip, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]42'12.28'' N,
73[deg]12'00.08'' W (NAD 83).
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7.47 Westbrook July Celebration........ Date: A single day
event in July or August.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound Westbrook
Harbor, West Brook, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]16'10'' N,
72[deg]26'14'' W (NAD 83).
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8.5 Shelter Island Yacht Club Fireworks Date: A single day
event in August.
Location: Waters of
Dering Harbor north of Shelter
Island Yacht Club, Shelter
Island, NY in approximate
position 41[deg]05'23.47'' N,
072[deg]21'11.18'' W (NAD 83).
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8.6 Stamford Fireworks................. Date: A single day
event in August.
Location: Waters of
Stamford Harbor, off
Kosciuszco Park, Stamford, CT
in approximate position
41[deg]01'48.46'' N,
073[deg]32'15.32'' W (NAD 83).
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8.7 Nikon Theater at Jones Beach Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in August.
Location: Waters of
Zacks Bay off the Nikon
Theater, Jones Beach, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]36'02.12'' N,
073[deg]30'05.65'' W (NAD 83).
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8.8 Ascension Fireworks................ Date: A single day
event in August.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay off The
Pines, East Fire Island, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]40'07.43'' N,
073[deg]04'13.88'' W (NAD 83).
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9.4 The Creek Fireworks (The Creek Date: A single day
Club). event in September.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound off the
Creek Golf Course,
Lattingtown, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]54'13'' N,
073[deg]35'58'' W (NAD 83).
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9.5 Archangel Michaek Greek Orthodox Date: A single day
Church Fireworks. event in September or October.
Location: Waters of
Hempstead Harbor off Bar Beach
Town Park, Port Washington, NY
in approximate position
40[deg]49'42'' N,
073[deg]39'07'' W (NAD 83).
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The following events will be removed from the table:
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Event name Date
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4.1 Bridgeport Bluefish April Fireworks Location: Waters of the
Pequannock River's Lower Reach
surrounding Steel Point,
Bridgeport, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]10'35'' N,
073[deg]10'58'' W (NAD 83).
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6.6 Bridgeport Bluefish June Fireworks. Location: Waters of the
Pequannock River's Lower Reach
surrounding Steel Point,
Bridgeport, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]10'35'' N,
073[deg]10'58'' W (NAD 83).
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7.48 Bridgeport Bluefish July Fireworks Location: Waters of the
Pequannock River's Lower Reach
surrounding Steel Point,
Bridgeport, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]10'35'' N,
073[deg]10'58'' W (NAD 83).
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8.9 Bridgeport Bluefish August Location: Waters of the
Fireworks. Pequannock River's Lower Reach
surrounding Steel Point,
Bridgeport, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]10'35'' N,
073[deg]10'58'' W (NAD 83).
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9.7 Bridgeport Bluefish September Location: Waters of the
Fireworks. Pequannock River's Lower Reach
surrounding Steel Point,
Bridgeport, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]10'35'' N,
073[deg]10'58'' W (NAD 83).
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The effect of this proposed rule would be to restrict general
navigation in the safety zones during these events. Vessels intending
to transit the designated waterway through the safety zones will only
be allowed to transit the area when COTP or a designated representative
has deemed it safe to do so or at the completion of the events. The
proposed annually recurring safety zones are necessary to provide for
the safety of life on navigable waters of the U.S. during the events.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zones. These safety zones are
limited in size and duration, and are usually positioned away from high
vessel traffic areas. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a Broadcast
Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zones and the
rule would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the zones. Vessel
traffic would also be able to request permission from the COTP or a
designated representative to enter the restricted area.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
these safety zones may be small entities, for the reasons stated in
section IV.A above this proposed rule would not have a significant
economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the rule would affect
your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you
have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance,
please call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any
policy or action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism), if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels
of government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f) and have made a
preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves amending
the dates of events that are already listed in 33 CFR 100.100 and 33
CFR 165.151 and removing listed events from 33 CFR 165.151. Normally
such actions are categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L60b and L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual
023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. We seek any comments or
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information that may lead to the discovery of a significant
environmental impact from this proposed rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see DHS's Correspondence
System of Records notice (84 FR 48645, September 26, 2018).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
Sec. 100.100 [Amended]
0
2. Amend Sec. 100.100 by revising Table to Sec. 100.100 to read as
follows:
* * * * *
Table to Sec. 100.100
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5 May
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5.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames River, Date: A single day
New London, CT. event in May or June.
Time: 8 a.m. until 5
p.m.
Location: All waters
of the Thames River at New
London, Connecticut between
the Penn Central Draw Bridge
at position 41[deg]21'46.94''
N 072[deg]05'14.46'' W to
Bartlett Cove at position
41[deg]25'35.9'' N
072[deg]05'42.89'' W (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
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5.2 Jones Beach Air Show............... Date: The Thursday
through Sunday before Memorial
Day each May.
Time:
(1) The ``No Entry Area''
will be enforced each day
from the start of the air
show until 30 minutes after
it concludes. Exact time
will be determined
annually.
(2) The ``Slow/No Wake
Area'' and the ``No
Southbound Traffic Area''
will be enforced each day
for six hours after the air
show concludes. Exact time
will be determined
annually.
Location:
(1) ``No Entry Area'':
Waters of the Atlantic
Ocean off Jones Beach State
Park, Wantagh, NY contained
within the following
described area; beginning
at a point on land at
position 40[deg]34'54'' N,
073[deg]33'21'' W; then
east along the shoreline of
Jones Beach State Park to a
point on land at position
40[deg]35'53'' N,
073[deg]28'48'' W; then
south to a point in the
Atlantic Ocean off of Jones
Beach at position
40[deg]35'05'' N,
073[deg]28'34'' W; then
west to position
40[deg]33'15'' N,
073[deg]33'09'' W; then
north to the point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All navigable waters
between Meadowbrook State
Parkway and Wantagh State
Parkway and contained
within the following area.
Beginning in position
40[deg]35'49.01'' N,
73[deg]32'33.63'' W; then
north along the Meadowbrook
State Parkway to its
intersection with Merrick
Road in position
40[deg]39'14'' N,
73[deg]34'0.76'' W; then
east along Merrick Road to
its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
position 40[deg]39'51.32''
N, 73[deg]30'43.36'' W;
then south along the
Wantagh State Parkway to
its intersection with Ocean
Parkway in position
40[deg]35'47.30'' N,
073[deg]30'29.17'' W; then
west along Ocean Parkway to
its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway
at the point of origin (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
(3) ``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable
waters of Zach's Bay south
of the line connecting a
point near the western
entrance to Zach's Bay at
position 40[deg]36'29.20''
N, 073[deg]29'22.88'' W and
a point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay at
position 40[deg]36'16.53''
N, 073[deg]28'57.26'' W
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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6 June
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6.1 Swim Across America Greenwich...... Date: A single day
event during June.
Time: 5:30 a.m. until
noon.
Location: All
navigable waters of Stamford
Harbor within an area starting
at a point in position
41[deg]01'32.03'' N,
073[deg]33'8.93'' W, then
southeast to a point in
position 41[deg]01'15.01'' N,
073[deg]32'55.58'' W; then
southwest to a point in
position 41[deg]0'49.25'' N,
073[deg]33'20.36'' W; then
northwest to a point in
position 41[deg]0'58'' N,
073[deg]33'27'' W; then
northeast to a point in
position 41[deg]1'15.8'' N,
073[deg]33'9.85'' W, then
heading north and ending at
point of origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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7 July
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7.1 Connecticut River Raft Race, Date: A single day
Middletown, CT. between the last Saturday in
July through first Saturday of
August.
Time: 10 a.m. until 2
p.m.
Location: All waters
of the Connecticut River near
Middletown, CT between
Gildersleeve Island (Marker
no. 99) at position
41[deg]36'02.13'' N,
072[deg]37'22.71'' W; and
Portland Riverside Marina
(Marker no. 88) at position
41[deg]33'38.3'' N,
072[deg]37'36.53'' W (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
Additional
Stipulations: Spectators or
other vessels shall not
anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the transit of event
participants or official
patrol vessels in the
regulated areas unless
authorized by COTP or
designated representative.
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7.2 Dolan Family Fourth Fireworks...... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters of Oyster Bay Harbor
in Long Island Sound off
Oyster Bay, NY within a
1000 foot radius of the
launch platform in
approximate position
40[deg]53'42.50'' N,
073[deg]30'04.30'' W (NAD
83).
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(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All waters of Oyster Bay
Harbor in Long Island Sound
off Oyster Bay, NY
contained within the
following area; beginning
at a point on land in
position at
40[deg]53'12.43'' N,
073[deg]31'13.05'' W near
Moses Point; then east
across Oyster Bay Harbor to
a point on land in position
at 40[deg]53'15.12'' N,
073[deg]30'38.45'' W; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position at
40[deg]53'34.43'' N,
073[deg]30'33.42'' W near
Cove Point; then east along
the shoreline to a point on
land in position at
40[deg]53'41.67'' N,
073[deg]29'40.74'' W near
Cooper Bluff; then south
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]53'05.09'' N,
073[deg]29'23.32'' W near
Eel Creek; then east across
Cold Spring Harbor to a
point on land in position
40[deg]53'06.69'' N,
073[deg]28'19.9'' W; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position 40[deg]55'24.09''
N, 073[deg]29'49.09'' W
near Whitewood Point; then
west across Oyster Bay to a
point on land in position
40[deg]55'5.29'' N,
073[deg]31'19.47'' W near
Rocky Point; then south
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]54'04.11'' N,
073[deg]30'29.18'' W near
Plum Point; then northwest
along the shoreline to a
point on land in position
40[deg]54'09.06'' N,
073[deg]30'45.71'' W; then
southwest along the
shoreline to a point on
land in position
40[deg]54'03.2'' N,
073[deg]31'01.29'' W; and
then south along the
shoreline back to point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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7.3 Clam Shell Foundation Fireworks.... Date: A single day
during July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters of Three Mile
Harbor, East Hampton, NY
within a 1000 foot radius
of the launch platform in
approximate position
41[deg]01'15.49'' N,
072[deg]11'27.5'' W (NAD
83).
(2) ``Northbound Traffic
Only Area'': All waters of
Three Mile Harbor, East
Hampton, NY contained
within the following area;
beginning at a point in
position at
41[deg]02'5.05'' N,
072[deg]11'19.52'' W; then
southeast to a point on
land in position at
41[deg]02'2.67'' N,
072[deg]11'17.97'' W; then
south along shoreline to a
point on land in position
at 41[deg]01'35.26'' N,
072[deg]11'9.56'' W; then
southeast across channel to
a point on land in position
at 41[deg]01'30.28'' N,
072[deg]10''52.77'' W; then
north along the shoreline
to a point on land in
position at
41[deg]01'41.35'' N,
072[deg] 10'52.57'' W; then
north across channel to a
point on land in position
at 41[deg]01'44.41'' N,
072[deg] 10'52.23'' W near
the southern end of Sedge
Island; then north along
shoreline of Sedge Island
to a point on land in
position at
41[deg]01'56.3'' N,
072[deg]10'59.37'' W, near
the northern end of Sedge
Island; then northwest
across the channel to a
point on land in position
41[deg]01'56.76'' N,
072[deg]11'0.66'' W; then
northwest along shoreline
to a point on land in
position 41[deg]01'41.35''
N, 072[deg]10'52.57'' W;
then northwest to position
at 41[deg]02'5.92'' N,
072[deg]11'16.73'' W; and
then southwest to point of
origin (NAD 83). All
positions are approximate.
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7.4 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Locations:
(1) ``No Entry Area'': All
waters off of Jones Beach
State Park, Wantagh, NY
within a 1000 foot radius
of the launch platform in
approximate position
40[deg]34'56.68'' N,
073[deg]30'31.19'' W (NAD
83).
(2) ``Slow/No Wake Area'':
All navigable waters
between Meadowbrook State
Parkway and Wantagh State
Parkway and contained
within the following area.
Beginning in position at
40[deg]35'49.01'' N,
073[deg]32'33.63'' W; then
north along the Meadowbrook
State Parkway to its
intersection with Merrick
Road in position at
40[deg]39'14'' N,
073[deg]34'0.76'' W; then
east along Merrick Road to
its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
position at
40[deg]39'51.32'' N,
073[deg]30'43.36'' W; then
south along the Wantagh
State Parkway to its
intersection with Ocean
Parkway in position at
40[deg]35'47.30'' N,
073[deg]30'29.17'' W; then
west along Ocean Parkway to
its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway
at the point of origin (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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(3) ``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable
waters of Zach's Bay south
of the line connecting a
point near the western
entrance to Zach's Bay in
position at
40[deg]36'29.20'' N,
073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a
point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
position at
40[deg]36'16.53'' N,
073[deg]28'57.26'' W (NAD
83). All positions are
approximate.
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7.5 Maggie Fischer Memorial Great South Date: A single day
Bay Cross Bay Swim. during July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay, NY within
100 yards of the race course.
Starting Point at the Fire
Island Lighthouse Dock in
position at 40[deg]38'01'' N,
073[deg]13'07'' W; then north-
by-northwest to a point in
position at 40[deg]38'52'' N,
073[deg]13'09'' W; then north-
by-northwest to a point in
position at 40[deg]39'40'' N,
073[deg]13'30'' W; then north-
by-northwest to a point in
position at 40[deg]40'30'' N,
073[deg]14'00'' W; and then
north-by-northwest, finishing
at Gilbert Park, Brightwaters,
NY at position 40[deg]42'25''
N, 073[deg]14'52'' W (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
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7.6 Aquapalooza, Zach's Bay............ Date: A single day
during July.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 8
p.m.
Location: All
navigable waters of Zach's
Bay, Wantagh, NY south of the
line connecting a point near
the western entrance to Zach's
Bay in approximate position
40[deg]36'29.20'' N,
073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a
point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
approximate position
40[deg]36'16.53'' N,
073[deg]28'57.26'' W.
Additional
stipulations: During the
enforcement period vessel
speed in the regulated area is
restricted to no wake speed or
6 knots, whichever is slower.
On the day of the event from 3
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. vessels may
only transit the regulated
area in the northbound
direction or outbound
direction.
7.7 Fran Schnarr Open Water Date: A single day
Championship Swim. during July.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: Waters of
Huntington Bay, NY within 100
yards of the race course.
Starting in position at
40[deg]54'25.3'' N,
073[deg]24'27.9'' W; then
northeast to a position at
40[deg]54'32'' N,
73[deg]23'57.7'' W; then
northwest to a position at
40[deg]54'37.9'' N,
073[deg]23'57.2'' W; then
southwest to a position at
40[deg]54'33.2'' N,
073[deg]25'28.1'' W; then
southeast to a position at
40[deg]54'25.5'' N,
073[deg]25'25.7'' W; and then
southeast to point of origin
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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8 August
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8.1 Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Dates: A two day event
Festival. in August.
Time: 8 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. each day.
Regulated area: All
waters of the Connecticut
River in Hartford, CT between
the Bulkeley Bridge at
41[deg]46'10.10'' N,
072[deg]39'56.13'' W and the
Wilbur Cross Bridge at
41[deg]45'11.67'' N,
072[deg]39'13.64'' W (NAD 83).
All positions are approximate.
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8.2 Swim Across the Sound.............. Date: A single day
during August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound from Port
Jefferson, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]58'11.71'' N,
073[deg]05'51.12'' W; then
northwest to Captain's Cove
Seaport, Bridgeport, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]09'25.07'' N,
073[deg]12'47.82'' W (NAD 83).
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8.3 Stonewall Swim..................... Date: A single day
event in August.
Time: 8:30 a.m. until
12:30 p.m.
Location: All
navigable waters of the Great
South Bay within a three miles
long and half mile wide box
connecting Snedecor Avenue in
Bayport, NY to Porgie Walk in
Fire Island, NY. Formed by
connecting the following
points. Beginning at
40[deg]43'40.24'' N,
073[deg]03'41.50'' W; then to
40[deg]43'40.00'' N,
073[deg]03'13.40'' W; then to
40[deg]40'04.13'' N,
073[deg]03'43.81'' W; then to
40[deg]40'08.30'' N,
073[deg]03'17.70'' W; and then
back to point of origin (NAD
83).
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8.4 Island Beach Two Mile Swim......... Date: A single day
during August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
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Location: All waters
of Captain Harbor between
Little Captain's Island and
Bower's Island that are
located within the box formed
by connecting four points in
the following positions.
Beginning at 40[deg]59'23.35''
N 073[deg]36'42.05'' W; then
northwest to 40[deg]59'51.04''
N 073[deg]37'57.32'' W; then
southwest to 40[deg]59'45.17''
N 073[deg]38'01.18'' W; then
southeast to 40[deg]59'17.38''
N 073[deg]36'45.9'' W; then
northeast to the point of
origin (NAD 83). All positions
are approximate.
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8.5 Waves of Hope Swim................. Date: A single day
during August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All waters
of the Great South Bay off
Amityville, NY shoreward of a
line created by connecting the
following points. Beginning at
a point at 40[deg]39'22.38''
N, 073[deg]25'31.63'' W; then
south to a point at
40[deg]39'2.18'' N,
073[deg]25'31.63'' W; then
east to a point at
40[deg]39'2.18'' N,
073[deg]24'3.81'' W; then
north to a point at
40[deg]39'18.27'' N,
073[deg]24'3.81'' W; and then
west back to point of origin
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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8.6 Smith Point Triathlon.............. Date: A single day
event in August.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All waters
of Narrow Bay near Smith Point
Park in Mastic Beach, NY
within the area bounded by
land along its southern edge
and points in position at
40[deg]44'14.28'' N,
072[deg]51'40.68'' W; then
north to a point at position
40[deg]44'20.83'' N,
072[deg]51'40.68'' W; then
east to a point at position
40[deg]44'20.83'' N,
072[deg]51'19.73'' W; then
south to a point at position
40[deg]44'14.85'' N,
072[deg]51'19.73'' W; and then
southwest along the shoreline
back to the point of origin
(NAD 83). All positions are
approximate.
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9 September
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9.1 Head of the Tomahawk............... Date: A single day
during September.
Time: To be determined
annually.
Location: All
navigable waters of the
Connecticut River off South
Glastonbury, CT. Beginning at
position 41[deg]41'18.88'' N;
072[deg]37'16.26'' W; then
downriver along the west bank
to a point at position
41[deg]38'49.12'' N,
072[deg]37'32.73'' W; then
across the Connecticut River
to a point at position
41[deg]38'49.5'' N,
072[deg]37'19.55'' W; then
upriver along the east bank to
a point at position
41[deg]41'25.82'' N,
072[deg]37'9.08'' W; then
across the Connecticut River
to the point of origin (NAD
83).
Additional
Stipulations: Non-event
vessels transiting through the
area during the enforcement
period are to travel at no
wake speeds or 6 knots,
whichever is slower and that
non-event vessels shall not
block or impede the transit of
event participants, event
safety vessels or official
patrol vessels in the
regulated area unless
authorized by COTP or
designated representatives.
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10 October
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10.1 Head of the Riverfront Rowing Date: A single day
Regatta, Hartford, CT. event in October.
Time: 5:30 a.m. until
5:30 p.m.
Location: All water of
the Connecticut River,
Hartford, CT, between at point
North of Wethersfield Cove at
41[deg]43'52.17'' N,
072[deg]38'40.38'' W and the
Riverside Boat House
41[deg]46'30.98'' N, 072[deg]
39'54.35'' W (NAD 83).
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PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Sec. 165.151 [Amended]
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2. Amend Sec. 165.151 by revising Table 1 to Sec. 165.151 to read as
follows:
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Table 1 to Sec. 165.151
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2 February
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2.1 Sag Harbor COC Winter Harbor Frost Date: A single day event in
Fireworks. February.
Location: Waters of Sag Harbor
off Long Wharf St. Pier, Sag
Harbor, NY in approximate
position 41[deg]00'16.82'' N,
072[deg]17'43.78'' W (NAD 83).
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4 April
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4.1 Bridgeport Bluefish April Fireworks Location: Waters of
the Pequannock River's Lower
Reach surrounding Steel Point,
Bridgeport, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]10'35'' N,
073[deg]10'58'' W (NAD 83).
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5 May
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5.1 Jones Beach Air Show............... Date: The Thursday
through Sunday before Memorial
Day each May from 9:30 a.m.
until 3:30 p.m. each day.
Location: Waters of
the Atlantic Ocean off Jones
Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY
contained within the following
described area; beginning in
approximate position
40[deg]34'54'' N,
073[deg]33'21'' W, then
running east along the
shoreline of Jones Beach State
Park to approximate position
40[deg]35'53'' N,
073[deg]28'47'' W; then
running south to a position in
the Atlantic Ocean off of
Jones Beach at approximate
position 40[deg]35'05'' N,
073[deg]28'34'' W; then
running West to approximate
position 40[deg]33'15'' N,
073[deg]33'09'' W; then
running North to the point of
origin.
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5.2 Greenport Spring Fireworks......... Date: A single day
event in the month of May or
June.
Location: Waters of
Greenport Harbor off
Mitchell Park and Marina,
Greenport, NY in
approximate position
41[deg]05'59.09'' N,
072[deg]21'31.44'' W (NAD
83).
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6 June
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6.1 Barnum Festival Fireworks.......... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]9'04'' N,
073[deg]12'49'' W (NAD 83).
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6.2 Town of Branford Fireworks......... Location: Waters of
Branford Harbor, Branford, CT
in approximate position,
41[deg]15'30'' N,
072[deg]49'22'' W (NAD 83).
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6.3 Vietnam Veterans/Town of East Haven Location: Waters off
Fireworks. Cosey Beach, East Haven, CT in
approximate position,
41[deg]14'19'' N,
072[deg]52'9.8'' W (NAD 83).
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6.4 Salute to Veterans Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in June.
Location: Waters of
Reynolds Channel off
Hempstead, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]35'36.62'' N,
073[deg]35'20.72'' W (NAD 83).
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6.5 Cherry Grove Arts Project Fireworks Date: A single day
event in June.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay off Cherry
Grove, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]39'49.06'' N,
073[deg]05'27.99'' W (NAD 83).
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7 July
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7.1 Point O'Woods Fire Company Summer Location: Waters of
Fireworks. the Great South Bay, Point
O'Woods, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]39'18.57'' N,
073[deg]08'5.73'' W (NAD 83).
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7.2 Cancer Center for Kids Fireworks... Location: Waters off
of Bayville, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]54'38.20'' N,
073[deg]34'56.88'' W (NAD 83).
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7.3 City of Westbrook, CT July Location: Waters of
Celebration Fireworks. Westbrook Harbor, Westbrook,
CT in approximate position,
41[deg]16'10.50'' N,
072[deg]26'14'' W (NAD 83).
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7.4 Norwalk Fireworks.................. Location: Waters off
Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk,
CT in approximate position,
41[deg]04'50'' N,
073[deg]23'22'' W (NAD 83).
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7.5 Lawrence Beach Club Fireworks...... Location: Waters of
the Atlantic Ocean off
Lawrence Beach Club, Atlantic
Beach, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]34'42.65'' N,
073[deg]42'56.02'' W (NAD 83).
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7.6 Sag Harbor Fireworks............... Location: Waters of
Sag Harbor Bay off Havens
Beach, Sag Harbor, NY in
approximate position
41[deg]00'26'' N,
072[deg]17'9'' W (NAD 83).
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7.7 South Hampton Fresh Air Home Location: Waters of
Fireworks. Shinnecock Bay, Southampton,
NY in approximate position,
40[deg]51'48'' N,
072[deg]26'30'' W (NAD 83).
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7.8 Westport Police Athletic League Location: Waters off
Fireworks. Compo Beach, Westport, CT in
approximate position,
41[deg]06'15'' N,
073[deg]20'57'' W (NAD 83).
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7.9 City of Middletown Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Connecticut River,
Middletown Harbor, Middletown,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]33'44.47'' N,
072[deg]38'37.88'' W (NAD 83).
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7.10 City of New Haven Fireworks....... Date: A single day
event in July.
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Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
New Haven Harbor, off Long
Warf Park, New Haven, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]17'24'' N,
072[deg]54'55.8'' W (NAD 83).
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7.11 City of Norwich July Fireworks.... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Thames River, Norwich, CT
in approximate position,
41[deg]31'16.835'' N,
072[deg]04'43.327'' W (NAD
83).
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7.12 City of Stamford Fireworks........ Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Fisher's Westcott Cove,
Stamford, CT in approximate
position 41[deg]02'09.56'' N,
073[deg]30'57.76'' W (NAD 83).
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7.13 City of West Haven Fireworks...... Date: A single day
event in June or July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
New Haven Harbor, off Bradley
Point, West Haven, CT in
approximate position
41[deg]15'07'' N,
072[deg]57'26'' W (NAD 83).
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7.14 CDM Chamber of Commerce Annual Date: July 4.
Music Fest Fireworks.
Rain date: July 5.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters off
Cedar Beach Town Park, Mount
Sinai, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]57'59.58'' N,
073[deg]01'57.87'' W (NAD 83).
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7.15 Davis Park Fireworks.............. Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay, Davis
Park, NY in approximate
position, 40[deg]41'17'' N,
073[deg]00'20'' W (NAD 83).
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7.16 Fairfield Aerial Fireworks........ Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Jennings Beach, Fairfield, CT
in approximate position
41[deg]08'22'' N,
073[deg]14'02'' W (NAD 83).
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7.17 Fund in the Sun Fireworks......... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay off The
Pines, East Fire Island, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]40'07.43'' N,
073[deg]04'13.88'' W (NAD 83).
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7.18 Independence Day Celebration Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters off
Umbrella Beach, Montauk, NY in
approximate position
41[deg]01'44'' N,
071[deg]57'13'' W (NAD 83).
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7.19 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks.. Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters off
Jones Beach State Park,
Wantagh, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]34'56.676'' N,
073[deg]30'31.186'' W (NAD
83).
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7.20 Madison Cultural Arts Fireworks... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Long Island Sound off Madison,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]16'10'' N,
072[deg]36'30'' W (NAD 83).
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7.21 Mason's Island Yacht Club Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Fisher's Island Sound, Noank,
CT in approximate position
41[deg]19'30.61'' N,
071[deg]57'48.22'' W (NAD 83).
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7.22 Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Date: A single day
Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Great South Bay,
Patchogue, NY in approximate
position, 40[deg]44'38'' N,
073[deg]00'33'' W (NAD 83).
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7.23 Riverfest Fireworks............... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
the Connecticut River,
Hartford, CT in approximate
positions, 41[deg]45'39.93''
N, 072[deg]39'49.14'' W (NAD
83).
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7.24 Village of Asharoken Fireworks.... Date: A single day
event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Northport Bay, Asharoken, NY
in approximate position,
41[deg]55'54.04'' N,
073[deg]21'27.97'' W (NAD 83).
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7.25 Village of Port Jefferson Fourth Date: A single day
of July Celebration Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
Location: Waters of
Port Jefferson Harbor, Port
Jefferson, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]57'10.11'' N,
073[deg]04'28.01'' W (NAD 83).
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7.26 Village of Quoque Foundering Date: A single day
Anniversary Fireworks. event in July.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to
10:30 p.m.
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Location: Waters of
Quantuck Bay, Quoque, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]48'42.99'' N,
072[deg]37'20.20'' W (NAD 83).
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7.27 City of Long Beach Fireworks...... Location: Waters off
Riverside Blvd., City of Long
Beach, NY in approximate
position 40[deg]34'38.77'' N,
073[deg]39'41.32'' W (NAD 83).
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7.28 Great South Bay Music Festival Location: Waters of
Fireworks. Great South Bay, off Bay
Avenue, Patchogue, NY in
approximate position
40[deg]44'45'' N,
073[deg]00'25'' W (NAD 83).
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7.29 Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks..... Location: Waters of
the Thames River, New London,
CT in approximate positions
Barge 1, 41[deg]21'03.03'' N,
072[deg]5'24.5'' W Barge 2,
41[deg]20'51.75'' N,
072[deg]5'18.90'' W (NAD 83).
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7.30 Shelter Island Fireworks.......... Location: Waters of
Gardiner Bay, Shelter Island,
NY in approximate position
41[deg]04'39.11'' N,
072[deg]22'01.07'' W (NAD 83).
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7.31 Clam Shell Foundation Fireworks...