[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62653-62654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16948]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2024-0650]


Special Local Regulation, Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane 
Race

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for 
the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
each day from August 2 through August 4, 2024, to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. The regulation 
for this event identifies the regulated area on Lake Washington, 
Seattle, Washington. During the enforcement periods, vessels and 
persons in the regulated area must comply with the lawful directions 
from the Coast Guard designated Patrol Commander, the established Coast 
Guard patrol, and any federal, state, and local law enforcement 
agencies assisting the Patrol Commander.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.1301 will be enforced from 8 a.m. 
until 5 p.m., each day, from August 2, 2024, through August 4, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander John 
Robertson, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Puget Sound, Waterways Management 
Division; by telephone 206-217-6051, or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulation in 33 CFR 100.1301 for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited 
Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day, on August 2, 2024 
through August 4, 2024. This action is being taken to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waterways during this 3-day event. The 
regulation for this event, Sec.  100.1301(b), specifies the location of 
the regulated area for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race 
which encompasses portions of Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. The 
regulated area is divided into two zones. The zones are separated by a 
line

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perpendicular from the I-90 Bridge to the northwest corner of the East 
log boom and a line extending from the southeast corner of the East log 
boom to the southeast corner of the hydroplane race-course and then to 
the northerly tip of Ohlers Island in Andrews Bay. The western zone is 
designated Zone I, the eastern zone, Zone II. (Refer to NOAA Chart 
18447).
    The Coast Guard will maintain a patrol consisting of Coast Guard 
vessels, assisted by Auxiliary Coast Guard vessels in Zone II. The 
Coast Guard patrol of this area is under the direction of the Coast 
Guard Patrol Commander (Patrol Commander). The Patrol Commander is 
empowered to control the movement of vessels on the race-course and in 
the adjoining waters during the periods this regulation is in effect. 
The Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state, and local 
law enforcement agencies.
    Only authorized vessels may be allowed to enter Zone I during the 
hours this regulation is in effect. Vessels in the vicinity of Zone I 
shall maneuver and anchor as directed by Coast Guard Officers or Petty 
Officers.
    During the times in which the regulation is in effect, swimming, 
wading, or otherwise entering the water in Zone I by any person is 
prohibited while hydroplane boats are on the race-course. At other 
times in Zone I, any person entering the water from the shoreline shall 
remain west of the swim line, denoted by buoys, and any person entering 
the water from the log boom shall remain within ten (10) feet of the 
log boom.
    During the times in which the regulation is in effect, any person 
swimming or otherwise entering the water in Zone II shall remain within 
ten (10) feet of a vessel.
    During the times this regulation is in effect, rafting to a log 
boom will be limited to groups of three (3) vessels.
    During the times this regulation is in effect, up to six (6) 
vessels may raft together in Zone II if none of the vessels are secured 
to a log boom.
    During the times this regulation is in effect, only vessels 
authorized by the Patrol Commander, other law enforcement agencies, or 
event sponsors shall be permitted to tow other watercraft of inflatable 
devices.
    Vessels proceeding in either Zone I or Zone II during the hours 
this regulation is in effect shall do so only at speeds which will 
create minimum wake, seven (7) miles per hour or less. This maximum 
speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.
    Upon completion of the daily racing activities, all vessels leaving 
either Zone I or Zone II shall proceed at speeds of seven (7) miles per 
hour or less. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the 
Patrol Commander.
    A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from 
vessels controlling the areas under the direction of the Patrol 
Commander shall serve as signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop 
and shall comply with lawful orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do 
so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to 
comply, or both.
    The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state, and local 
law enforcement agencies, as well as official Seafair event craft.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this 
enforcement period via marine information broadcasts, and Local Notice 
to Mariners.

    Dated: July 26, 2024.
Mark A. McDonnell,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound.
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