[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 114 (Wednesday, June 12, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 49808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-12780]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0455]


Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port San Diego 
Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety zones for 
recurring marine events taking place in July 2024 in the Captain of the 
Port San Diego Zone. This action is necessary and intended for the 
safety of life and property on navigable waters during these events. 
During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the 
respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the 
Port San Diego or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1123 and 165.1124 will be enforced 
for four event locations in Table 1 to Sec.  165.1123 and Table 1 to 
Sec.  165.1124 during the dates and times indicated in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notice of enforcement, call or email Sector San Diego's Waterways 
Management Division; telephone (619) 203-0754, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety 
zones for annual events in the Captain of the Port San Diego Zone 
listed in 33 CFR 165.1123, Table 1 to Sec.  165.1123 and 33 CFR 
165.1124, Table 1 to Sec.  165.1124, for events occurring in the month 
of July as listed next.
    The regulations listed in Table 1 to Sec.  165.1123, will be 
enforced for the following events during the dates and times indicated 
below:

Table entry number 3: Coronado Glorietta Bay Fourth of July Fireworks 
(Coronado, CA)--from 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2024
Table entry number 5: Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks (Port of 
San Diego)--from 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2024

    The regulations listed in Table 1 to Sec.  165.1124, will be 
enforced for the following events during the dates and times indicated 
below:

Table entry number 2: Laughlin/Bullhead City Rockets Over the River 
Fireworks (Laughlin Tourism Committee)--from 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. on 
July 4, 2024
Table entry number 3: Avi Resort & Casino Independence Day Fireworks 
(Avi Resort & Casino)--from 8 p.m. through 10 p.m. on July 4, 2024

    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 San Diego or his 
designated representative. Those seeking permission to enter the safety 
zone may request permission from the Captain of Port San Diego 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 San 
Diego or his designated representative. While within a safety zone, all 
vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe 
course.
    This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 
165.1123, 33 CFR 165.1124, and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this 
notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will 
provide the maritime community with advance notification of this 
enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to 
Mariners. If the Captain of the Port San Diego 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.

J.W. Spitler,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port San Diego.
[FR Doc. 2024-12780 Filed 6-11-24; 8:45 am]
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