[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 145 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 45649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16265]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2022-0627]


Safety Zone; Oswego Harbor Fest Fireworks

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Oswego 
Harbor Fest Fireworks. This safety zone is necessary for the safety of 
life on navigable waterways during this display. Our regulation for 
limited access areas within the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone 
identifies the regulated area for this event in Oswego, NY. During the 
enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area 
must comply with directions from the Safety Zone Coordinator or any 
Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

DATES: The regulation listed in 33 CFR 165.939 Table 165.939 (b)(28) 
will be enforced from 9 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 30, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, contact LTJG William Kelley, Chief of 
Waterways Management, Sector Buffalo, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 716-
843-9301, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Oswego 
Harbor Fest Fireworks Safety Zone in 33 CFR 165.939 listed in the Table 
165.939 (b)(28). The safety zone will be enforced on all waters of 
Oswego Harbor, Oswego, NY contained within a 700-foot radius of 
position 43[deg]27'54.9'' N, 076[deg]31'20.48'' W along with a 350-foot 
radius of the break wall between positions 43[deg]27'86.0'' N, 
076[deg]31'44.3'' W then Northeast to 43[deg]28'01.4'' N, 
076[deg]31'44.6'' W, from 9 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 30, 2022.
    Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring 
within these safety zones during an enforcement period is prohibited 
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Buffalo or his 
designated representative; designation need not be in writing. Those 
seeking permission to enter these safety zones may request permission 
from the COTP Buffalo via channel 16, VHF-FM. Vessels and persons 
granted permission to enter the safety zone shall obey the directions 
of the COTP Buffalo or his designated representative. While within a 
safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary 
to maintain a safe course.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance 
notification of the enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners or other suitable means. If the COTP Buffalo determines that 
the safety zone need not be enforced for the full duration stated in 
this notice, he may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general 
permission to enter the respective safety zone. This notice is issued 
under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).

    Dated: July 25, 2022.
M.I. Kuperman,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2022-16265 Filed 7-28-22; 8:45 am]
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