[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 84 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 34128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09253]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0246]


Special Local Regulations; Annual Marine Events Within the Eighth 
Coast Guard District; Riverfest Power Boat Races

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the 
RiverFest Power Boat Races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX, from 
May 3, 2024 through May 5, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on 
navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for annual marine 
events within the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated 
area for this event in Port Neches, TX. During the enforcement periods, 
the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with 
directions from the Patrol Commander.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 3, Line 4 will be 
enforced from 2 through 6 p.m. on May 3, 2024, and from 8:30 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on May 4 and 5, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email LCDR Kimberly Gates, Marine 
Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard; 571-610-1924, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce special local 
regulations in 33 CFR 100.801 Table 3, Line 4, for the RiverFest Power 
Boat Races from 2 through 6 p.m. on May 3, 2024, and from 8:30 a.m. 
through 6 p.m. on May 4 and May 5, 2024. This action is being taken to 
provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this 
three-day event. Our regulations for marine events within the Eighth 
Coast Guard District, Sec.  100.801, specifies the location of the 
regulated areas for the RiverFest Power Boat Races which encompasses 
portions of the Neches River adjacent to Port Neches Park. During the 
enforcement period, as reflected in Sec.  100.80,1 if you are the 
operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with 
directions from the designated Patrol Commander.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of the enforcement 
periods via Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information 
Bulletin, and Vessel Traffic Service Advisory.

    Dated: April 24, 2024.
Anthony R. Migliorini,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port 
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2024-09253 Filed 4-29-24; 8:45 am]
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