[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47772-47773]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15697]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0599]


Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone--July and 
August 2023

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce certain safety zones located in 
the federal regulations for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port 
Buffalo Zone. This action is necessary and intended to protect the 
safety of life and property on navigable waters prior to, during, and 
immediately after these events. During each enforcement period, no 
person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the 
permission of the Captain of the Port Buffalo or their designated 
representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939 as listed in table 165.939 
will be enforced for the safety zones identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section below for the dates and times specified.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, contact LT William Kelley, Chief of 
Waterways Management, Sector Buffalo, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 716-
843-9391, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939 as listed 
in table 165.939 will be enforced for the safety zones identified below 
for the dates and times specified.

    (1) Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks, Tonawanda, NY; The safety 
zone listed in (b)(26) will be enforced on all waters of the

[[Page 47773]]

East Niagara River within a 210-foot radius of land position 
43[deg]01'17.8'' N, 078[deg]52'40.9'' W in Tonawanda, NY, from 9:15 
p.m. through 10:05 p.m. on July 23, 2023.
    (2) Oswego Harborfest, Oswego, NY; The safety zone listed in 
(b)(28) will be enforced on all waters within a 600-foot radius of 
positions 43[deg]28.014' N, 76[deg]31.174'' W and 43[deg]27.867' 
N,76[deg]31.446' W along with a 350 foot radius of the break wall 
between positions 43[deg]27'53.0'' N, 076[deg]31'25.3'' W then 
Northeast to 43[deg]27'58.6'' N, 076[deg]31'12.1'' W, from 9:15 p.m. 
through 10:15 p.m. on July 29, 2023.
    (3) Thunder on the Niagara Hydroplane Boat Races, North 
Tonawanda, NY; The safety zone listed in Table 165.939 (c)(4) as All 
U.S. waters of the Niagara River near the North Grand Island Bridge, 
encompassed by a line starting at 43[deg]03'32.9'' N, 
078[deg]54'46.9'' W to 43[deg]03'14.6'' N, 078[deg]55'16.0'' W then 
to 43[deg]02'39.7'' N, 078[deg]54'13.1'' W then to 43[deg]02'59.9'' 
N, 078[deg]53'42.0'' W and returning to the point of origin will be 
enforced from 8:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. on August 5, 2023, and 
8:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. on August 6, 2023.

    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.939 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). 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 Buffalo or their designated representative; designation need 
not be in writing. Those seeking permission to enter these safety zones 
may request permission from the Captain of the Port Buffalo via channel 
16, VHF-FM. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety 
zone shall obey the directions of the Captain of the Port Buffalo or 
their 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 Captain of the Port Buffalo 
determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for the full 
duration stated in this notice, they may use a Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners to grant general permission to enter the respective safety 
zone.
    This notification is being issued by the Coast Guard Sector Buffalo 
Prevention Department Head at the direction of the Captain of the Port.

    Dated: July 17, 2023.
Jeff B. Bybee,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Buffalo Prevention Department Head.
[FR Doc. 2023-15697 Filed 7-24-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P