[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 81 (Monday, April 27, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23220-23227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07929]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0949]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. 
Petersburg

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is revising existing regulations and 
consolidate into one table special local regulations for recurring 
marine events at various locations within the geographic boundaries of 
the Seventh Coast Guard District Captain of the Port (COTP) St. 
Petersburg Zone. Consolidating marine events into one table simplifies 
Coast Guard oversight and public notification of special local 
regulations within COTP St. Petersburg Zone.

DATES: This rule is effective May 27, 2020.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0949 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open 
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email Marine Science Technician First Class Michael D. 
Shackleford, Sector St. Petersburg Prevention Department, Coast Guard; 
telephone (813) 228-2191, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    Recurring marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District are 
currently listed in 33 CFR 100.701, Table to 1 to Sec.  100.701. The 
process for amending the table (e.g. adding or removing marine events) 
is lengthy and inefficient since it includes recurring marine events 
for seven different COTP zones within the Seventh District. To expedite 
and simplify the rule-making process for new marine events/special 
local regulations, COTP's resorted to creating individual rules rather 
than amending the Table 1 to Sec.  100.701.
    This rule serves two purposes: (1) Create a table of recurring 
marine events/special local regulations occurring solely within the 
COTP St. Petersburg Zone, and (2) consolidate into that table marine 
events/special local regulations previously established outside of 
Table 1 to Sec.  100.701. The proposed new table would facilitate 
management of and public access to information about marine events 
within the COTP St. Petersburg Zone.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The COTP St. Petersburg has 
determined that potential hazards associated with the events listed in 
this rule will be a safety concern for anyone in the area the events 
are being held. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of vessels 
and the navigable waters in the event areas before, during, and after 
the scheduled event.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published 
January 14, 2020. Other than inserting a ``1'' in the table headings in 
Sec.  100.701 and Sec.  100.703, and renumbering event-date designators 
in Table 1 to Sec.  100.702, there are no changes in the regulatory 
text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
    There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the 
proposed rule in the NPRM.
    This rule makes the following changes:

    1. Establish 33 CFR 100.703 Special Local Regulations; Marine 
Events Within the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone;
    2. Remove the existing marine events/special local regulations 
listed in Table 1 to Sec.  100.701(c) under COTP Zone St. 
Petersburg; Special Local Regulations to proposed new Sec.  100.703, 
Table 1 to Sec.  100.703;
    3. Delete the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.717 
for the ``Annual Fort Myers Beach Offshore Grand Prix; Fort Myers, 
FL'' because it is no longer held;
    4. Delete the existing special local regulation in in Sec.  
100.718 for the ``Annual Suncoast Kilo Run; Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, 
FL'' because it is no longer held;
    5. Move the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.720 
for the event, ``Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix, Gulf of Mexico; 
Sarasota, FL'' to proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  
100.703, and delete existing Sec.  100.720;
    6. Move the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.721 
for the event, ``Clearwater Super Boat National Championship, Gulf 
of Mexico; Clearwater Beach, FL'' to proposed new Sec.  100.703, 
Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, and delete existing Sec.  100.721;
    7. Move the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.722 
for the event, ``Bradenton Area Riverwalk Regatta, Manatee River; 
Bradenton, FL'' to proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  
100.703, and delete existing Sec.  100.722;
    8. Delete the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.728 
for the event, ``Hurricane Offshore Classic, St. Petersburg, FL'' 
because it is no longer held;
    9. Move the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.734 
for the event, ``Annual Gasparilla Marine Parade; Hillsborough bay, 
Tampa, FL'' to proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, 
and delete existing Sec.  100.734;
    10. Move the existing special local regulation in Sec.  100.735 
for the event, ``Annual OPA World Championships, Gulf of Mexico; 
Englewood Beach, FL'' to proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to 
Sec.  100.703, and delete existing Sec.  100.735;
    11. Delete the existing special local regulation in Sec.  
100.736 for the event, ``Annual Fort Myers Beach air show'' because 
it is no longer held;
    12. Delete the existing special local regulation in Sec.  
100.740 for the event, ``Annual Offshore Super Series Boat Race'' 
because it is no longer held;
    13. Add new event, ``Gulfport Grand Prix, Gulfport, FL'' to 
proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, Line 3;
    14. Add new event, ``St. Pete Beach Grand Prix of the Gulf, St. 
Pete Beach, FL'' to proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  
100.703, Line 4;
    15. Add new event, ``Battle of the Bridges, Venice, FL'' to 
proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, Line 6; and
    16. Add new event, ``Roar Offshore, Fort Myers Beach, FL'' to 
proposed new Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, Line 8.

    The marine events as listed in the new Table to the new Sec.  
100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  100.703 are scheduled to occur over a 
particular time during each month each year. Exact dates are 
intentionally omitted since calendar dates for a specific events change 
from year to year. Once dates for a marine event are known, the Coast 
Guard will notify the public of its intent to enforce the special local 
regulation through various means including a Notice of Enforcement 
published in the Federal Register, Local Notice to Mariners, and 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

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V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this 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 rule has not been 
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 
12866. Accordingly, this rule 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 special local regulations. These areas 
are limited in size and duration, and usually do not affect high vessel 
traffic areas. Moreover, the Coast Guard would provide advance notice 
of the regulated areas to the local maritime community via Notice of 
Enforcement published in the Federal Register, by Local Notice to 
Mariners, Broadcast to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16, and the 
rule would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the regulated 
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 received no comments from the Small Business 
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
event areas may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any 
vessel owner or operator.
    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 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.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will 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 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 rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it does 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.

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 rule will not result in 
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this 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 determined 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 rule involves the 
establishment of special local regulations for recurring marine events 
within the COTP St. Petersburg Zone. It is categorically excluded from 
further review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS 
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Memorandum for Record 
supporting this determination is available in the docket. For 
instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this 
preamble.

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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 100 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.


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2. In Sec.  100.701 revise table 1 to read as follows:

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Sec.  100.701   Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Seventh 
Coast Guard District.

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                                            Table 1 to Sec.   100.701
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           Number/date                     Event               Sponsor                     Location
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                                (a) COTP Zone San Juan; Special Local Regulations
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1. 1st Friday, Saturday, and       CNSJ International    Club Nautico de San  San Juan, Puerto Rico; (i) Outer
 Sunday of February.                Regatta.              Juan.                Harbor Race Area. All waters of
                                                                               Bahia de San Juan within a line
                                                                               connecting the following points:
                                                                               Starting at Point 1 in position
                                                                               18[deg]28.4' N, 66[deg]07.6' W;
                                                                               then south to Point 2 in position
                                                                               18[deg]28.1' N, 66[deg]07.8' W;
                                                                               then southeast to Point 3 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]27.8' N,
                                                                               66[deg]07.4' W; then southeast to
                                                                               point 4 in position 18[deg]27.6'
                                                                               N, 66[deg]07.3' W; then west to
                                                                               point 5 in position 18[deg]27.6'
                                                                               N, 66[deg]07.8' W; then north to
                                                                               point 6 in position 18[deg]28.4'
                                                                               N, 66[deg]07.8' W; then east to
                                                                               the origin.
                                                                              (ii) Inner Harbor Race Area; All
                                                                               waters of Bahia de San Juan
                                                                               within a line connecting the
                                                                               following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position 18[deg]27.6'
                                                                               N, 66[deg]07.8' W; then east to
                                                                               Point 2 in position 18[deg]27.6'
                                                                               N, 66[deg]07.1' W; then southeast
                                                                               to Point 3 in position
                                                                               18[deg]27.4' N, 66[deg]06.9' W;
                                                                               then west to point 4 in position
                                                                               18[deg]27.4' N, 66[deg]07.7' W;
                                                                               then northwest to the origin.
2. Last Full Weekend of March....  St. Thomas            St. Thomas Yacht     St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;
                                    International         Club.                All waters of St. Thomas Harbor
                                    Regatta.                                   encompassed within the following
                                                                               points: Starting at Point 1 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]19.9' N,
                                                                               64[deg]55.9' W; thence east to
                                                                               Point 2 in position 18[deg]19.97'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]55.8' W; thence
                                                                               southeast to Point 3 in position
                                                                               18[deg]19.6' N, 64[deg]55.6' W;
                                                                               thence south to point 4 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]19.1' N,
                                                                               64[deg]55.5' W; thence west to
                                                                               point 5 in position 18[deg]19.1'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]55.6' W; thence north
                                                                               to point 6 in position
                                                                               18[deg]19.6' N, 64[deg]55.8' W;
                                                                               thence northwest back to origin
                                                                               at Harbor, St. Thomas, San Juan.
3. Last week of April............  St. Thomas Carnival.  Virgin Islands       St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;
                                                          Carnival Committee.  (i) Race Area. All waters of the
                                                                               St. Thomas Harbor located around
                                                                               Hassel Island, St. Thomas, U.S.
                                                                               Virgin Island encompassed within
                                                                               the following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position 18[deg]20.2'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]56.1' W; thence
                                                                               southeast to Point 2 in position
                                                                               18[deg]19.7' N, 64[deg]55.7' W;
                                                                               thence south to Point 3 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]19.4' N,
                                                                               64[deg]55.7' W; thence southwest
                                                                               to point 4 in position
                                                                               18[deg]19.3' N, 64[deg]56.0' W;
                                                                               thence northwest to point 5 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]19.9' N,
                                                                               64[deg]56.5' W; thence northeast
                                                                               to point 6 in position
                                                                               18[deg]20.2' N, 064[deg]56.3' W;
                                                                               thence east back to origin.
                                                                              (ii) Jet Ski Race Area. All waters
                                                                               encompassed the following points:
                                                                               Starting at Point 1 in position
                                                                               18[deg]20.1' N, 64[deg]55.9' W;
                                                                               thence west to Point 2 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]20.1' N,
                                                                               64[deg]56.1' W; thence north to
                                                                               Point 3 in position 18[deg]20.3'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]56.1' W; thence east to
                                                                               Point 4 in position 18[deg]20.3'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]55.9' W; thence south
                                                                               back to origin.
                                                                              (iii) Buffer Zone. All waters of
                                                                               the St. Thomas Harbor located
                                                                               around Hassel Island, encompassed
                                                                               within the following points:
                                                                               Starting at Point 1 in position
                                                                               18[deg]20.3' N, 64[deg]55.9' W;
                                                                               thence southeast to Point 2 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]19.7' N,
                                                                               64[deg]55.7' W; thence south to
                                                                               Point 3 in position 18[deg]19.3'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]55.72' W; thence
                                                                               southwest to Point 4 in position
                                                                               18[deg]19.2' N, 64[deg]56' W;
                                                                               thence northwest to Point 5 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]19.9' N,
                                                                               64[deg]56.5' W; thence northeast
                                                                               to Point 6 in position
                                                                               18[deg]20.3' N, 64[deg]56.3' W;
                                                                               thence east back to origin.
                                                                              (iv) Spectator Area. All waters of
                                                                               the St. Thomas Harbor located
                                                                               east of Hassel Island,
                                                                               encompassed within the following
                                                                               points: Starting at Point 1 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]20.3' N,
                                                                               64[deg]55.8' W; thence southeast
                                                                               to Point 2 in position
                                                                               18[deg]19.9' N, 64[deg]55.7' W;
                                                                               thence northeast to Point 3 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]20.2' N,
                                                                               64[deg]55.5' W; thence northwest
                                                                               back to origin.
4. 1st Sunday of May.............  Ironman 70.3 St.      Project St. Croix,   St. Croix (Christiansted Harbor),
                                    Croix.                Inc.                 U.S. Virgin Islands; All waters
                                                                               encompassed within the following
                                                                               points: Point 1 on the shoreline
                                                                               at Kings Wharf at position
                                                                               17[deg]44'51'' N, 064[deg]42'16''
                                                                               W, thence north to point 2 at the
                                                                               southwest corner of Protestant
                                                                               Cay in position 17[deg]44'56'' N,
                                                                               064[deg]42'12'' W, then east
                                                                               along the shoreline to point 3 at
                                                                               the southeast corner of
                                                                               Protestant Cay in position
                                                                               17[deg]44'56'' N, 064[deg]42'08''
                                                                               W, thence northeast to point 4 at
                                                                               Christiansted Harbor Channel
                                                                               Round Reef Northeast Junction
                                                                               Lighted Buoy RR in position
                                                                               17[deg]45'24'' N, 064[deg]41'45''
                                                                               W, thence southeast to point 5 at
                                                                               Christiansted Schooner Channel
                                                                               Lighted Buoy 5 in position
                                                                               17[deg]45'18'' N, 064[deg]41'43''
                                                                               W, thence southwest to point 6 at
                                                                               Christiansted Harbor Channel Buoy
                                                                               15 in position 17[deg]44'56'' N,
                                                                               064[deg]41'56'' W, thence
                                                                               southwest to point 7 on the
                                                                               shoreline north of Fort
                                                                               Christiansted in position
                                                                               17[deg]44'51'' N, 064[deg]42'05''
                                                                               W, thence west along the
                                                                               shoreline to origin.
5. July 4th......................  Fireworks Display...  St. John Festival &  St. John (West of Cruz Bay/
                                                          Cul., Org.           Northeast of Steven Cay), U.S.
                                                                               Virgin Islands; All waters from
                                                                               the surface to the bottom for a
                                                                               radius of 200 yards centered
                                                                               around position 18[deg]19'55'' N,
                                                                               064[deg]48'06'' W.

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6. 3rd Week of July, Sunday......  San Juan Harbor Swim  Municipality of      San Juan Harbor, San Juan, Puerto
                                                          Cata[ntilde]o.       Rico; All waters encompassed
                                                                               within the following points:
                                                                               Point 1: La Puntilla Final, Coast
                                                                               Guard Base at position
                                                                               18[deg]27'33'' N, 066[deg]07'00''
                                                                               W, then south to point 2:
                                                                               Cata[ntilde]o Ferry Pier at
                                                                               position 18[deg]26'36'' N,
                                                                               066[deg]07'00'' W, then northeast
                                                                               along the Cata[ntilde]o shoreline
                                                                               to point 3: Punta Cata[ntilde]o
                                                                               at position 18[deg]26'40'' N,
                                                                               066[deg]06'48'' W, then northwest
                                                                               to point 4: Pier 1 San Juan at
                                                                               position 18[deg]27'40'' N,
                                                                               066[deg]06'49'' W, then back
                                                                               along the shoreline to origin.
7. 1st Sunday of September.......  Cruce A Nado          Cruce a Nado Inc...  Ponce Harbor, Bahia de Ponce, San
                                    International.                             Juan; All waters of Bahia de
                                                                               Ponce encompassed within the
                                                                               following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position 17[deg]58.9'
                                                                               N, 66[deg]37.5' W; thence
                                                                               southwest to Point 2 in position
                                                                               17[deg]57.5' N, 66[deg]38.2' W;
                                                                               thence southeast to Point 3 in
                                                                               position 17[deg]57.4' N,
                                                                               66[deg]37.9' W; thence northeast
                                                                               to point 4 in position
                                                                               17[deg]58.7' N, 66[deg]37.3' W;
                                                                               thence northwest along the
                                                                               northeastern shoreline of Bahia
                                                                               de Ponce to the origin.
8. 2nd Sunday of October.........  St. Croix Coral Reef  The Buccaneer        St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands;
                                    Swim.                 Resort.              All waters of Christiansted
                                                                               Harbor within the following
                                                                               points: Starting at Point 1 in
                                                                               position 18[deg]45.7'N,
                                                                               64[deg]40.6' W; then northeast to
                                                                               Point 2 in position 18[deg]47.3'
                                                                               N, 64[deg]37.5 W; then southeast
                                                                               to Point 3 in position
                                                                               17[deg]46.9' N, 64[deg]37.2' W;
                                                                               then southwest to point 4 in
                                                                               position 17[deg]45.51' N,
                                                                               64[deg]39.7' W; then northwest to
                                                                               the origin.
9. December 31st.................  Fireworks St.         Mr. Victor           St. Thomas (Great Bay area), U.S.
                                    Thomas, Great Bay.    Laurenza,            Virgin Islands; All waters within
                                                          Pyrotecnico, New     a radius of 600 feet centered
                                                          Castle, PA.          around position 18[deg]19'14'' N,
                                                                               064[deg]50'18'' W.
10. December--1st week...........  Christmas Boat        St. Croix Christmas  St. Croix (Christiansted Harbor),
                                    Parade.               Boat Committee.      U.S. Virgin Islands; 200 yards
                                                                               off-shore around Protestant Cay
                                                                               beginning in position
                                                                               17[deg]45'56'' N, 064[deg]42'16''
                                                                               W, around the cay and back to the
                                                                               beginning position.
11. December--2nd week...........  Christmas Boat        Club Nautico de San  San Juan, Puerto Rico; Parade
                                    Parade.               Juan.                route. All waters of San Juan
                                                                               Harbor within a moving zone that
                                                                               will begin at Club Nautico de San
                                                                               Juan, move towards El Morro and
                                                                               then return, to Club Nautico de
                                                                               San Juan; this zone will at all
                                                                               times extend 50 yards in front of
                                                                               the lead vessel, 50 yards behind
                                                                               the last vessel, and 50 yards out
                                                                               from all participating vessels.
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                                (b) COTP Zone Key West; Special Local Regulations
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1. 3rd Week of January, Monday-    Yachting Key West     Premiere Racing,     Inside the reef on either side of
 Friday.                            Race Week.            Inc.                 main ship channel, Key West
                                                                               Harbor Entrance, Key West,
                                                                               Florida.
2. Last Friday of April..........  Conch Republic Navy   Conch Republic.....  All waters approximately 150 yards
                                    Parade and Battle.                         offshore from Ocean Key Sunset
                                                                               Pier, Mallory Square and the
                                                                               Hilton Pier within the Key West
                                                                               Harbor in Key West, Florida.
3. 1st Weekend of June...........  Swim around Key West  Florida Keys         Beginning at Smather's Beach in
                                                          Community College.   Key West, Florida. The regulated
                                                                               area will move, west to the area
                                                                               offshore of Fort Zach State Park,
                                                                               north through Key West Harbor,
                                                                               east through Flemming Cut, south
                                                                               on Cow Key Channel and west back
                                                                               to origin. The center of the
                                                                               regulated area will at all times
                                                                               remain approximately 50 yards
                                                                               offshore of the island of Key
                                                                               West Florida; extend 50 yards in
                                                                               front of the lead safety vessel
                                                                               preceding the first race
                                                                               participants; extend 50 yards
                                                                               behind the safety vessel trailing
                                                                               the last race participants; and
                                                                               at all times extend 100 yards on
                                                                               either side of the race
                                                                               participants and safety vessels.
4. 2nd Week of November,           Key West World        Super Boat           In the Atlantic Ocean, off the tip
 Wednesday-Sunday.                  Championship.         International        of Key West, Florida, on the
                                                          Productions, Inc.    waters of the Key West Main Ship
                                                                               Channel, Key West Turning Basin,
                                                                               and Key West Harbor Entrance.
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                              (c) COTP Zone Jacksonville; Special Local Regulations
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1. Last Saturday of February.....  El Cheapo Sheepshead  Jacksonville         Mayport Boat Ramp, Jacksonville,
                                    Tournament.           Offshore Fishing     Florida; 500 foot radius from the
                                                          Club.                boat ramp.
2. 1st Saturday of March.........  Jacksonville          Stanton Rowing       Ortega River Race Course,
                                    Invitational.         Foundation (May      Jacksonville, Florida; South of
                                                          vary).               Timuquana Bridge.
3. 1st Saturday of March.........  Stanton Invitational  Stanton Rowing       Ortega River Race Course,
                                    (Rowing Race).        Foundation.          Jacksonville, Florida; South of
                                                                               Timuquana Bridge.
4. 1st weekend of March..........  Hydro X Tour........  H2X Racing           Lake Dora, Tavares, Florida; All
                                                          Promotions.          waters encompassed within the
                                                                               following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position
                                                                               28[deg]47'59'' N, 81[deg]43'41''
                                                                               W; thence south to Point 2 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]47'53'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]43'41'' W; thence east to
                                                                               Point 3 in position
                                                                               28[deg]47'53'' N, 81[deg]43'19''
                                                                               W; thence north to Point 4 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]47'59'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]43'19'' W; thence west
                                                                               back to origin.
5. 2nd Full Weekend of March.....  TICO Warbird Air      Valiant Air Command  Titusville; Indian River, FL: All
                                    Show.                                      waters encompassed within the
                                                                               following points: Starting at the
                                                                               shoreline then due east to Point
                                                                               1 at position 28[deg]31'25.15''
                                                                               N, 080[deg]46'32.73'' W, then
                                                                               south to Point 2 located at
                                                                               position 28[deg]30'55.42'' N,
                                                                               080[deg]46'32.75'' W, then due
                                                                               west to the shoreline.
6. 3rd Weekend of March..........  Tavares Spring        Classic Race Boat    Lake Dora, Florida, waters 500
                                    Thunder Regatta.      Association.         yards seaward of Wooten Park.
7. Palm Sunday in March or April.  Blessing of the       City of              St. Johns River, Jacksonville,
                                    Fleet--Jacksonville.  Jacksonville         Florida in the vicinity of
                                                          Office of Special    Jacksonville Landing between the
                                                          Events.              Main Street Bridge and Acosta
                                                                               Bride.
8. Palm Sunday in March or April.  Blessing of the       City of St.          St. Augustine Municipal Marina
                                    Fleet--St.            Augustine.           (entire marina), St. Augustine
                                    Augustine.                                 Florida.

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9. 1st Full Weekend of April       Mount Dora Yacht      Mount Dora Yacht     Lake Dora, Mount Dora, Florida--
 (Saturday and Sunday).             Club Sailing          Club.                500 feet off Grantham Point.
                                    Regatta.
10. 3rd Saturday of April........  Jacksonville City     Stanton Rowing       Ortega River Race Course,
                                    Championships.        Foundation.          Jacksonville, Florida; South of
                                                                               Timuquana Bridge.
11. 3rd Weekend of April.........  Florida Times Union   The Florida Times-   Sister's Creek, Jacksonville,
                                    Redfish Roundup.      Union.               Florida; All waters within a 100
                                                                               yard radius of Jim King Park and
                                                                               Boat Ramp at Sister's Creek
                                                                               Marina, Sister's Creek.
12. 2nd Weekend in May...........  Saltwater Classic--   Cox Events Group...  All waters of the Port Canaveral
                                    Port Canaveral.                            Harbor located in the vicinity of
                                                                               Port Canaveral, Florida
                                                                               encompassed within the following
                                                                               points: Starting at Point 1 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]24'32'' N,
                                                                               080[deg]37'22'' W, then north to
                                                                               Point 2 at 28[deg]24'35'' N,
                                                                               080[deg]37'22'' W, then due east
                                                                               to Point 3 at 28[deg]24'35'' N,
                                                                               080[deg]36'45'' W, then south to
                                                                               Point 4 at 28[deg]24'32'' N,
                                                                               080[deg]36'45'', then west back
                                                                               to the original point.
13. 1st Friday of May............  Isle of Eight Flags   City of Fernandina   All waters within a 500 yard
                                    Shrimp Festival       Beach.               radius around approximate
                                    Pirate Landing and                         position 30[deg]40'15'' N,
                                    Fireworks.                                 81[deg]28'10'' W.
14. 1st Saturday of May..........  Mug Race............  The Rudder Club of   St. Johns River; Palatka to
                                                          Jacksonville, Inc.   Buckman Bridge.
15. 3rd Friday-Sunday of May.....  Space Coast Super     Super Boat           Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of
                                    Boat Grand Prix.      International        Cocoa Beach, Florida includes all
                                                          Productions, Inc.    waters encompassed within the
                                                                               following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position
                                                                               28[deg]22'16'' N, 80[deg]36'04''
                                                                               W; thence east to Point 2 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]22'15'' N,
                                                                               80[deg]35'39'' W; thence south to
                                                                               Point 3 in position
                                                                               28[deg]19'47'' N, 80[deg]35'55''
                                                                               W; thence west to Point 4 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]19'47'' N,
                                                                               80[deg]36'22'' W; thence north
                                                                               back to origin.
16. 4th Weekend of May...........  Memorial Day          City of Green Cove   St. Johns River, Green Cove
                                    RiverFest.            Springs.             Springs, Florida; All waters
                                                                               within a 500-yard radius around
                                                                               approximate position
                                                                               29[deg]59'39'' N, 081[deg]40'33''
                                                                               W.
17. Last full week of May (Monday- Bluewater             Northeast Florida    There is a no-wake zone in affect
 Friday).                           Invitational          Marlin Association.  from the St. Augustine City
                                    Tournament.                                Marina out to the end of the St.
                                                                               Augustine Jetty's 6 a.m.-8 a.m.
                                                                               and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. during the
                                                                               above days.
18. 2nd Weekend of June..........  Hydro X Tour........  H2X Racing           Lake Dora, Tavares, Florida; All
                                                          Promotions.          waters encompassed within the
                                                                               following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position
                                                                               28[deg]47'59'' N, 81[deg]43'41''
                                                                               W; thence south to Point 2 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]47'53'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]43'41'' W; thence east to
                                                                               Point 3 in position
                                                                               28[deg]47'53'' N, 81[deg]43'19''
                                                                               W; thence north to Point 4 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]47'59'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]43'19'' W; thence west
                                                                               back to origin.
19. 1st Saturday of June.........  Florida Sport         Florida Sport        Port Canaveral, Florida from
                                    Fishing Association   Fishing              Sunrise Marina to the end of Port
                                    Offshore Fishing      Association.         Canaveral Inlet.
                                    Tournament.
20. 2nd weekend of June (Saturday  Kingfish Challenge..  Ancient City Game    There is a no-wake zone in affect
 and Sunday).                                             Fish Association.    from the St. Augustine City
                                                                               Marina in St. Augustine, Florida
                                                                               out to the end of the St.
                                                                               Augustine Jetty's 6 a.m.-8 a.m.
                                                                               and 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
21. 3rd Friday-Sunday of June....  Daytona Beach Grand   Powerboat P1-USA...  All waters of the Atlantic Ocean
                                    Prix of the Sea.                           East of Cocoa Beach, Florida
                                                                               encompassed within the following
                                                                               points: Starting at Point 1 in
                                                                               position 29[deg]14'60'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]00'77'' W; thence east to
                                                                               Point 2 in position
                                                                               29[deg]14'78'' N, 80[deg]59'802''
                                                                               W; thence south to Point 3 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]13'860'' N,
                                                                               80[deg]59'76'' W; thence west to
                                                                               Point 4 in position
                                                                               29[deg]13'68'' N, 81[deg]00'28''
                                                                               W; thence north back to origin.
22. 3rd Saturday of July.........  Halifax Rowing        Halifax Rowing       Halifax River, Daytona, Florida,
                                    Association Summer    Association.         south of Memorial Bridge--East
                                    Regatta.                                   Side.
23. 3rd week of July.............  Greater Jacksonville  Jacksonville Marine  Jacksonville, Florida; All waters
                                    Kingfish Tournament.  Charities, Inc.      of the St. Johns River, from
                                                                               lighted buoy 10 (LLNR 2190) in
                                                                               approximate position
                                                                               30[deg]24'22'' N, 081[deg]24'59''
                                                                               W to Lighted Buoy 25 (LLNR 7305).
24. Last weekend of September....  Jacksonville Dragon   In the Pink          St. John's River, Jacksonville,
                                    Boat Festival.        Boutique, Inc.       Florida. In front of the Landing,
                                                                               between the Acosta & Main Street
                                                                               bridges from approximate position
                                                                               30[deg]19'26'' N, 081[deg]39'47''
                                                                               W to approximate position
                                                                               30[deg]19'26'' N, 81[deg]39'32''
                                                                               W.
25. 2nd week of October..........  First Coast Head      Stanton Rowing       St. Johns River and Arlington
                                    Race.                 Foundation.          River, Jacksonville, Florida,
                                                                               starting near the Arlington
                                                                               Marina and ending on the
                                                                               Arlington River near the Atlantic
                                                                               Blvd. Bridge.
26. 1st weekend of November......  Hydro X Tour........  H2X Racing           Lake Dora, Tavares, Florida; All
                                                          Promotions.          waters encompassed within the
                                                                               following points: Starting at
                                                                               Point 1 in position
                                                                               28[deg]47'59'' N, 81[deg]43'41''
                                                                               W; thence south to Point 2 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]47'53'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]43'41'' W; thence east to
                                                                               Point 3 in position
                                                                               28[deg]47'53'' N, 81[deg]43'19''
                                                                               W; thence north to Point 4 in
                                                                               position 28[deg]47'59'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]43'19'' W; thence west
                                                                               back to origin.
27. 3rd Weekend of November......  Tavares Fall Thunder  Classic Race Boat    Lake Dora, Florida, waters 500
                                    Regatta.              Association.         yards seaward of Wooten Park.
28. 2nd Saturday of December.....  St. Johns River       St. Johns River      St. Johns River, Deland, Florida;
                                    Christmas Boat        Christmas Boat       Whitehair Bridge, Deland to Lake
                                    Parade.               Parade, Inc.         Beresford.
29. 2nd Saturday of December.....  Christmas Boat        Halifax River Yacht  Daytona Beach, Florida; Halifax
                                    Parade (Daytona       Club.                River from Seabreeze Bridge to
                                    Beach/Halifax                              Halifax Harbor Marina.
                                    River).
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                                (d) COTP Zone Savannah; Special Local Regulations
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1. May, 2nd weekend, Sunday......  Blessing of the       Knights of           Brunswick River from the start of
                                    Fleet--Brunswick.     Columbus--Brunswic   the East branch of the Brunswick
                                                          k.                   River (East Brunswick River) to
                                                                               the Golden Isles Parkway Bridge.
2. 3rd full weekend of July......  Augusta Southern      Augusta Southern     Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia,
                                    Nationals Drag Boat   Nationals.           from the US Highway 1 (Fifth
                                    Races.                                     Street) Bridge at mile 199.5 to
                                                                               Eliot's Fish Camp at mile 197.

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3. Last weekend of September.....  Ironman 70.3........  Ironman............  All waters of the Savannah River
                                                                               encompassed within the following
                                                                               points: Starting at Point 1 in
                                                                               position 33[deg]28'44'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]57'53'' W; thence
                                                                               northeast to Point 2 in position
                                                                               33[deg]28'50'' N, 81[deg]57'50''
                                                                               W; thence southeast to Point 3 in
                                                                               position 33[deg]27'51'' N,
                                                                               81[deg]55'36'' W; thence
                                                                               southwest to Point 4 in position
                                                                               33[deg]27'47'' N, 81[deg]55'43''
                                                                               W; thence northwest back to
                                                                               origin.
4. 1st Saturday after              Savannah Harbor Boat  Westin Resort,       Savannah River, Savannah
 Thanksgiving Day in November.      Parade of Lights      Savannah.            Riverfront, Georgia, Talmadge
                                    and Fireworks.                             bridge to a line drawn at 146
                                                                               degrees true from Dayboard 62.
5. 2nd Saturday of November......  Head of the South     Augusta Rowing Club  Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia;
                                    Regatta.                                   All waters within a moving zone,
                                                                               beginning at Daniel Island Pier
                                                                               in approximate position
                                                                               32[deg]51'20'' N, 079[deg]54'06''
                                                                               W, South along the coast of
                                                                               Daniel Island, across the Wando
                                                                               River to Hobcaw Yacht Club, in
                                                                               approximate position
                                                                               32[deg]49'20'' N, 079[deg]53'49''
                                                                               W, South along the coast of Mt.
                                                                               Pleasant, S.C., to Charleston
                                                                               Harbor Resort Marina, in
                                                                               approximate position
                                                                               32[deg]47'20'' N, 079[deg]54'39''
                                                                               W. There will be a temporary
                                                                               Channel Closer from 0730 to 0815
                                                                               on June 01, 2013 between Wando
                                                                               River Terminal Buoy 3 (LLNR
                                                                               3305), and Wando River Terminal
                                                                               Buoy 5 (LLNR 3315). The zone will
                                                                               at all times extend 75 yards in
                                                                               front of the lead safety vessel
                                                                               preceding the first race
                                                                               participants; 75 yards behind the
                                                                               safety vessel trailing the last
                                                                               race participants; and at all
                                                                               times extending 100 yards on
                                                                               either side of the race
                                                                               participants and safety vessels.
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                               (e) COTP Zone Charleston; Special Local Regulations
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1. 2nd and 3rd weekend of April..  Charleston Race Week  Sperry Top-Sider...  Charleston Harbor and Atlantic
                                                                               Ocean, South Carolina, All waters
                                                                               encompassed within an 800 yard
                                                                               radius of position 32[deg]46'39''
                                                                               N, 79[deg]55'10'' W, All waters
                                                                               encompassed within a 900 yard
                                                                               radius of position 32[deg]45'48''
                                                                               N, 79[deg]54'46'' W, All waters
                                                                               encompassed within a 900 yard
                                                                               radius of position 32[deg]45'44''
                                                                               N, 79[deg]53'32'' W.
2. 1st week of May...............  Low Country Splash..  Logan Rutledge.....  Wando River, Cooper River,
                                                                               Charleston Harbor, South
                                                                               Carolina, including the waters of
                                                                               the Wando River, Cooper River,
                                                                               and Charleston Harbor from Daniel
                                                                               Island Pier, in approximate
                                                                               position 32[deg]51'20'' N,
                                                                               079[deg]54'06'' W, south along
                                                                               the coast of Daniel Island,
                                                                               across the Wando River to Hobcaw
                                                                               Yacht Club, in approximate
                                                                               position 32[deg]49'20'' N,
                                                                               079[deg]53'49'' W, south along
                                                                               the coast of Mt. Pleasant, South
                                                                               Carolina, to Charleston Harbor
                                                                               Resort Marina, in approximate
                                                                               position 32[deg]47'20'' N,
                                                                               079[deg]54'39'' W, and extending
                                                                               out 150 yards from shore.
3. 2nd week of June..............  Beaufort Water        City of Beaufort...  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway,
                                    Festival.                                  Bucksport, South Carolina; All
                                                                               waters of the Atlantic
                                                                               Intracoastal Waterway encompassed
                                                                               within the following points;
                                                                               starting at point 1 in position
                                                                               33[deg]39'11.5'' N,
                                                                               079[deg]05'36.8'' W; thence west
                                                                               to point 2 in position
                                                                               33[deg]39'12.2'' N,
                                                                               079[deg]05'47.8'' W; thence south
                                                                               to point 3 in position
                                                                               33[deg]38'39.5'' N,
                                                                               079[deg]05'37.4'' W; thence east
                                                                               to point 4 in position
                                                                               33[deg]38'42.3'' N,
                                                                               79[deg]05'30.6'' W; thence north
                                                                               back to origin.
4. 3rd week of September.........  Swim Around           Kathleen Wilson....  Wando River, main shipping channel
                                    Charleston.                                of Charleston Harbor, Ashley
                                                                               River, Charleston, South
                                                                               Carolina; A moving zone around
                                                                               all waters within a 75-yard
                                                                               radius around Swim Around
                                                                               Charleston participant vessels
                                                                               that are officially associated
                                                                               with the swim. The Swim Around
                                                                               Charleston swimming race consists
                                                                               of a 10-mile course that starts
                                                                               at Remley's Point on the Wando
                                                                               River in approximate position
                                                                               32[deg]48'49'' N, 79[deg]54'27''
                                                                               W, crosses the main shipping
                                                                               channel of Charleston Harbor, and
                                                                               finishes at the General William
                                                                               B. Westmoreland Bridge on the
                                                                               Ashley River in approximate
                                                                               position 32[deg]50'14'' N,
                                                                               80[deg]01'23'' W.
5. 2nd week of November..........  Head of the South...  Augusta Rowing Club  Upper Savannah River mile marker
                                                                               199 to mile marker 196, Georgia.
6. 2nd week December.............  Charleston Harbor     City of Charleston.  Charleston Harbor, South Carolina,
                                    Christmas Parade of                        from Anchorage A through Bennis
                                    Boats.                                     Reach, Horse Reach, Hog Island
                                                                               Reach, Town Creek Lower Reach,
                                                                               Ashley River, and finishing at
                                                                               City Marina.
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3. Add Sec.  100.703 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.703   Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, 
Sector St. Petersburg.

    This section applies to the marine events listed in table 1 of this 
section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration 
of each event listed in table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and 
times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each 
event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the 
event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved 
will be provided to the local maritime community through the Local 
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or both, well in 
advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then 
the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through 
a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register.
    (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Designated representative. The term ``designated 
representative'' means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast 
Guard coxswains, petty officers, others operating Coast Guard vessels, 
and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the 
Captain of the Port (COTP) St. Petersburg in the enforcement of the 
regulated areas.
    (2) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the 
event sponsor as participants.

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    (b) Event patrol. The Coast Guard may assign an event patrol, as 
described in Sec.  100.40 of this part, to each regulated event listed 
in the table. Additionally, a Patrol Commander may be assigned to 
oversee the patrol. The event patrol and Patrol Commander may be 
contacted on VHF Channel 16.
    (c) Special local regulations. (1) The COTP St. Petersburg or 
designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all 
vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official 
patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with 
the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the 
area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (2) The COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative may 
terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in 
the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of 
life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, 
traffic density, spectator operation, or participant behavior.
    (3) Only event sponsor designated participants and official patrol 
vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area, unless otherwise 
authorized by the COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative.
    (4) Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they 
remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may contact the 
COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative to request permission 
to enter, transit through, remain within, or anchor in the regulated 
area. If permission is granted, spectators must abide by the directions 
of the COTP St. Petersburg or a designated representative.

      Table 1 to Sec.   100.703--Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
                                                [Datum NAD 1983]
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      Date/time          Event/sponsor                  Location                         Regulated area
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1. One Saturday in    Gasparilla Invasion  Tampa, Florida....................  Location: A regulated area is
 January. Time         and Parade/Ye                                            established consisting of the
 (Approximate):        Mystic Krewe of                                          following waters of Hillsborough
 11:30 a.m. to 2       Gasparilla.                                              Bay and its tributaries north of
 p.m.                                                                           27[deg]51'18'' N and south of
                                                                                the John F. Kennedy Bridge:
                                                                                Hillsborough Cut ``D'' Channel,
                                                                                Seddon Channel, Sparkman Channel
                                                                                and the Hillsborough River south
                                                                                of the John F. Kennedy Bridge.
                                                                                Additional Regulation: (1)
                                                                                Entrance into the regulated area
                                                                                is prohibited to all commercial
                                                                                marine traffic from 9 a.m. to 6
                                                                                p.m. EST on the day of the
                                                                                event. (2) The regulated area
                                                                                will include a 100 yard Safety
                                                                                Zone around the vessel JOSE
                                                                                GASPAR while docked at the Tampa
                                                                                Yacht Club until 6 p.m. EST on
                                                                                the day of the event. (3) The
                                                                                regulated area is a ``no wake''
                                                                                zone. (4) All vessels within the
                                                                                regulated area shall stay 50
                                                                                feet away from and give way to
                                                                                all officially entered vessels
                                                                                in parade formation in the
                                                                                Gasparilla Marine Parade. (5)
                                                                                When within the marked channels
                                                                                of the parade route, vessels
                                                                                participating in the Gasparilla
                                                                                Marine Parade may not exceed the
                                                                                minimum speed necessary to
                                                                                maintain steerage. (6) Jet skis
                                                                                and vessels without mechanical
                                                                                propulsion are prohibited from
                                                                                the parade route. (7) Vessels
                                                                                less than 10 feet in length are
                                                                                prohibited from the parade route
                                                                                unless capable of safely
                                                                                participating. (8) Vessels found
                                                                                to be unsafe to participate at
                                                                                the discretion of a present Law
                                                                                Enforcement Officer are
                                                                                prohibited from the parade
                                                                                route. (9) Northbound vessels in
                                                                                excess of 65 feet in length
                                                                                without mooring arrangement made
                                                                                prior to the date of the event
                                                                                are prohibited from entering
                                                                                Seddon Channel unless the vessel
                                                                                is officially entered in the
                                                                                Gasparilla Marine Parade. (10)
                                                                                Vessels not officially entered
                                                                                in the Gasparilla Marine Parade
                                                                                may not enter the parade staging
                                                                                area box within the following
                                                                                coordinates: 27[deg]53'53'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]27'47'' W;
                                                                                27[deg]53'22'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]27'10'' W;
                                                                                27[deg]52'36'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]27'55'' W;
                                                                                27[deg]53'02'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]28'31'' W.
2. One Saturday in    Bradenton Area       Bradenton, FL.....................  Location(s) Enforcement Area #1.
 February. Time        River Regatta/City                                       All waters of the Manatee River
 (Approximate): 9:00   of Bradenton.                                            between the Green Bridge and the
 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.                                                              CSX Train Trestle contained
                                                                                within the following points:
                                                                                27[deg]30'43'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'20'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]30'44'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'09'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]30' 00'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'04'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]29'58'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'15'' W, thence back
                                                                                to the original position,
                                                                                27[deg]30'43'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'20'' W. Enforcement
                                                                                Area #2. All waters of the
                                                                                Manatee River contained within
                                                                                the following points:
                                                                                27[deg]30'35'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'37'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]30'35'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'26'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]30'26'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'26'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]30'26'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'37'' W, thence back
                                                                                to the original position,
                                                                                27[deg]30'35'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'37'' W.
3. One weekend        Gulfport Grand Prix/ Gulfport, FL......................  Location(s): (1) Race Area. All
 (Friday, Saturday,    Gulfport Grand                                           waters of Boca de Ciego
 and Sunday) in        Prix LLC.                                                contained within the following
 March. Time                                                                    points: 27[deg]44'10'' N,
 (Approximate): 8:00                                                            082[deg]42'29'' W, thence to
 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.                                                              position 27[deg]44'07'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'40'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'06'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'40'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'04'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'29'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'07'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'19'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'08'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'19'' W, thence back
                                                                                to the original position,
                                                                                27[deg]44'10'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'29'' W. (2) Buffer
                                                                                Zone. All waters of Boca de
                                                                                Ciego encompassed within the
                                                                                following points: 27[deg]44'10''
                                                                                N, 082[deg]42'47'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'01'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'44'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'01'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'14'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]44'15'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]42'14'' W.
4. One weekend        St. Pete Beach       St. Pete Beach, FL................  Location: All waters of the Gulf
 (Saturday and         Grand Prix of the                                        of Mexico encompassed within the
 Sunday) in June.      Gulf/Powerboat P-1                                       following points: 27[deg]43'41''
 Time (Approximate):   USA, LLC.                                                N, 082[deg]46'15'' W, thence to
 8:00 a.m. to 4:00                                                              position 27[deg]44'14'' N,
 p.m.                                                                           082[deg]45'16'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]43'41'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]44'43'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]42'57'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]45'59'' W, thence back
                                                                                to the original position
                                                                                27[deg]43'41'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]46'15'' W.
5. One weekend        Sarasota Powerboat   Sarasota, FL......................  Location: All waters of the Gulf
 (Saturday and         Grand Prix/                                              of Mexico contained within the
 Sunday) in July.      Powerboat P-1 USA,                                       following points: 27[deg]18'44''
 Time (Approximate):   LLC.                                                     N, 082[deg]36'14'' W, thence to
 8:00 a.m. to 5:00                                                              position 27[deg]19'09'' N,
 p.m.                                                                           082[deg]35'13'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]17'42'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'00'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]16'43'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]34'49'' W, thence back
                                                                                to the original position,
                                                                                27[deg]18'44'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]36'14'' W.

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6. One Saturday in    Battle of the        Venice, FL........................  Location: All waters of the
 September. Time       Bridges/Sarasota                                         Intracoastal Waterway south of a
 (Approximate): 6:00   Scullers Youth                                           line made connecting the
 a.m. to 6 p.m.        Rowing Program.                                          following points: 27[deg]06'15''
                                                                                N, 082[deg]26'43'' W, to
                                                                                position 27[deg]06'12'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]26'43'' W, and all
                                                                                waters of the Intracoastal
                                                                                Waterway north of a line made
                                                                                connecting the following points:
                                                                                27[deg]03'21'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]26'17'' W, to position
                                                                                27[deg]03'19'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]26'15'' W.
7. One Sunday in      Clearwater Offshore  Clearwater, FL....................  Locations: (1) Race Area. All
 September. Time       Nationals/Race                                           waters of the Gulf of Mexico
 (Approximate):        World Offshore.                                          contained within the following
 11:30 a.m. to 4:00                                                             points: 27[deg]58'34'' N,
 p.m.                                                                           82[deg]50'09'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]58'32'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]50'02'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 28[deg]00'12'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]50'10'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 28[deg]00'13'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]50'10'' W, thence back to
                                                                                the original position,
                                                                                27[deg]58'34'' N, 82[deg]50'09''
                                                                                W. (2) Spectator Area. All
                                                                                waters of Gulf of Mexico seaward
                                                                                no less than 150 yards from the
                                                                                race area and as agreed upon by
                                                                                the Coast Guard and race
                                                                                officials. (3) Enforcement Area.
                                                                                All waters of the Gulf of Mexico
                                                                                encompassed within the following
                                                                                points: 28[deg]58'40'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]50'37'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 28[deg]00'57'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]49'45'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]58'32'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]50'32'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 27[deg]58'23'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]49'53'' W, thence back to
                                                                                position 28[deg]58'40'' N,
                                                                                82[deg]50'37'' W.
8. One Thursday,      Roar Offshore/OPA    Fort Myers Beach, FL..............  Locations: All waters of the Gulf
 Friday, and           Racing LLC.                                              of Mexico west of Fort Myers
 Saturday in                                                                    Beach contained within the
 October. Time                                                                  following points: 26[deg]26'27''
 (Approximate):                                                                 N, 081[deg]55'55'' W, thence to
 10:00 a.m. to 5:00                                                             position 26[deg]25'33'' N,
 p.m.                                                                           longitude 081[deg]56'34'' W,
                                                                                thence to position
                                                                                26[deg]26'38'' N,
                                                                                081[deg]58'40'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]27'25'' N,
                                                                                081[deg]58'8'' W, thence back to
                                                                                the original position
                                                                                26[deg]26'27'' N,
                                                                                081[deg]55'55'' W.
9. One weekend        OPA World            Englewood Beach, FL...............  Locations: (1) Race Area. All
 (Friday, Saturday,    Championships/                                           waters of the Gulf of Mexico
 and Sunday) in        Englewood Beach                                          contained within the following
 November. Time        Waterfest.                                               points: 26[deg]56'00'' N,
 (Approximate): 8:00                                                            082[deg]22'11'' W, thence to
 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.                                                              position 26[deg]55'59'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]22'16'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]54'22'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'20'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]54'24'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'16'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]54'25'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'17'' W, thence back
                                                                                to the original position,
                                                                                26[deg]56'00'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'11'' W. (2) Spectator
                                                                                Area. All waters of the Gulf of
                                                                                Mexico contained with the
                                                                                following points: 26[deg]55'33''
                                                                                N, 082[deg]22'21'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]54'14'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'35'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]54'11'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'40'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]55'31'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]22'26'' W , thence back
                                                                                to position 26[deg]55'33'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]22'21'' W. (3)
                                                                                Enforcement Area. All waters of
                                                                                the Gulf of Mexico encompassed
                                                                                within the following points:
                                                                                26[deg]56'09'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]22'12'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]54'13'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'03'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]53'58'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]21'43'' W, thence to
                                                                                position 26[deg]55'56'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]22'48'' W, thence back
                                                                                to position 26[deg]56'09'' N,
                                                                                082[deg]22'12'' W.
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Sec. Sec.  100.717, 100.718, 100.720, 100.722, 100.728, 100.734, 
100.735, 100.736 and 100.740   [Removed]

0
4. Remove Sec. Sec.  100.717, 100.718, 100.720, 100.722, 100.728, 
100.734, 100.735, 100.736 and 100.740.

    Dated: April 6, 2020.
Matthew A. Thompson
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.
[FR Doc. 2020-07929 Filed 4-24-20; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P