[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 8371]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02807]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0026]


Safety Zone; Riverwalk Marketplace/Lundi Gras Fireworks Display, 
New Orleans, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary safety zone for the 
Riverwalk Marketplace/Lundi Gras fireworks display on February 20, 
2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during 
this event. Our regulation for annual fireworks displays and other 
events in the Eighth Coast Guard District requiring safety zones 
identifies the regulated area for this event on the navigable waters of 
the Lower Mississippi River between Mile Marker (MM) 93 and MM 96, New 
Orleans, LA. During the enforcement period, entry into this zone is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated 
representative. All persons and vessels shall comply with the 
instructions of the Captain of the Port or designated representative. 
Designated representatives include commissioned, warrant, and petty 
officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.

DATES: The regulation in 33 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 165.801, 
Table 5, line 1 will be enforced from 6 p.m. through 7 p.m. on February 
20, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander William 
Stewart, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504-365-2246, 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary 
safety zone in 33 CFR 165.801, Table 5, line 1, for the Riverwalk 
Marketplace/Lundi Gras fireworks display event from 6 p.m. through 7 
p.m. on February 20, 2023. This action is being taken to provide for 
the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our 
regulation for annual fireworks displays and other events in the Eighth 
Coast Guard District requiring safety zones, Sec.  165.801, identifies 
the regulated area for the Riverwalk Marketplace/Lundi Gras fireworks 
display on the navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River between 
Mile Marker (MM) 93 and MM 96, New Orleans, LA. During the enforcement 
period, as reflected in Sec.  165.801(a)-(c), entry into this zone is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated 
representative. All persons and vessels shall comply with the 
instructions of the Captain of the Port or designated representative. 
Designated representatives include commissioned, warrant, and petty 
officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this 
enforcement period via Marine Safety Information Bulletin and Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: February 3, 2023.
K.K. Denning,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans.
[FR Doc. 2023-02807 Filed 2-8-23; 8:45 am]
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