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 Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
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 SubChapter P - Ports and Waterways Safety
 Part 165 - Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas
 Subpart F - Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas
 First Coast Guard District

  § 165.171 - Safety Zones for fireworks displays and swim events held in Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.  

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  • § 165.171 Safety Zones for fireworks displays and swim events held in Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.

    Cross Reference
    Link to an amendment published at 85 FR 31369, May 26, 2020.
    The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the fireworks displays listed in the Table 1 to § 165.171.

    (a) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23, as well as the regulations in this section, apply to the fireworks displays and swim events listed in table1 of this section. These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event

    , on or about the dates indicated in the Table 1 to § 165.171. Mariners should consult

    . Notifications will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then exact dates and times of the enforcement period will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Mariners should consult the Federal Register or their Local Notice to Mariners to remain apprised of

    the specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls for each calendar year and other specific information concerning the event

    schedule or event changes. First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at

    : The Sector Northern New England Marine Events schedule can also be viewed electronically at www.homeport.uscg.mil.
    Note to introductory text of § 165.171:

    Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed

    in

    the Table 1 to § 165.171

    shall submit an application each year

    are still required to submit marine event applications in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.

    (

    a

    b) The

    Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.” The “official patrol vessels”

    following definitions apply to this section:

    (1) Designated Representative. A “Designated Representative” is any Coast Guard Commissioned, Warrant or Petty Officer designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England (COTP), to act on his or her behalf. The Designated Representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

    (2) Official patrol vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the

    Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England

    COTP.

    (

    b) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without Patrol Commander approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event

    3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.

    (c) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the movement transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless authorized by an official patrol vesselCOTP or Designated Representative.

    (d) The Patrol Commander may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas shall contact the COTP or the Designated Representative via VHF channel 16 or (207) 741-5465 (Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Command Center) to obtain permission to do so.

    (e) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or the Designated Representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

    (

    e

    f) The

    Patrol Commander

    COTP or Designated Representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this

    subpart

    section at any time

    to assure safety. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or participant behavior.

    (f) For all swim events listed, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation zone of 200 feet from participating swimmers.

    (g) For all fireworks displays listed below, the regulated area

    it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property.

    (g) The regulated area for all fireworks displays listed in the table 1 of this sction is that area of navigable waters within a 350 200-yard radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display, unless otherwise noted in the Table 1 to § 165.171 or modified in USCG First District Local Notice to Mariners at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/.

    (h) For all swim events listed in the Table 1 to § 165.171, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 200 feet from the participants.

    (i) The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls will be published Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register.

    Table 1 to § 165.171

    6.0 JUNE
    6.1 Waterfront Days Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: Two night event in June.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of the Gardiner Waterfront, Gardiner, Maine in approximate position: 44°13′52″ N, 069°46′08″ W (NAD 83)
    6.2 LaKermesse Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One night event in June.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: Biddeford, Maine in approximate position: 43°29′37″ N, 070°26′47″ W (NAD 83) 6.3 Windjammer Days Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in June.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of McFarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in approximate position:
    43°50′38″ N, 069°37′57″ W (NAD 83).
    7.0 JULY
    7.1 Vinalhaven 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Grime's Park, Vinalhaven, Maine in approximate position: 44°02′34″ N, 068°50′26″ W (NAD 83) 7.2 Burlington Independence Day Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Firework Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
    • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Burlington Harbor, Burlington, Vermont, in approximate position:
    44°28′31″ N, 073°13′31″ W (NAD 83).
    7.3 2 Camden 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of Camden Harbor, Maine, in approximate position:
    44°12′32″ N, 069°02′58″ W (NAD 83)7. 4 Bangor 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of the Bangor Waterfront, Bangor, Maine in approximate position: 44°47′27″ N, 068°46′31″ W (NAD 83)
    7.5 7.3 Bar Harbor 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of Bar Harbor Town Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine, in approximate position:
    44°23′31″ N, 068°12′15″ W (NAD 83).
    7.6 4 Boothbay Harbor 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of McFarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in approximate position:
    43°50′38″ N, 069°37′57″ W (NAD 83)7.
    7 Eastport 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Location: From the Waterfront Public Pier in Eastport, Maine in approximate position: 44°54′25″ N, 066°58′55″ W (NAD 83)
    7.8 Ellis Short Sand Park Trustee Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of York Beach, Maine in approximate position: 43°10′27″ N, 070°36′26″ W (NAD 83)
    7.9 Hampton Beach 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire in approximate position: 42°54′40″ N, 070°48′31″ W (NAD 83) 7.10 .5 Moosabec 4th of July Committee Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of Beals Island, Jonesport, Maine, in approximate position:
    44°31′18″ N, 067°36′43″ W (NAD 83).
    7.11 6 Lubec 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of the Lubec Public Boat Launch in approximate position:
    44°51′52″ N, 066°59′06″ W (NAD 83)
    7.12 Main Street Heritage Days 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Reed and Reed Boat Yard, Woolwich, Maine in approximate position: 43°54′56″ N, 069°48′16″ W (NAD 83) 7.13 .
    7.7 Portland Harbor 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of East End Beach, Portland, Maine, in approximate position:
    43°40′15″ N, 070°14′42″ W (NAD 83)7. 14 St. Albans Day Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: From the St. Albans Bay dock in St. Albans Bay, Vermont in approximate position: 44°48′25″ N, 073°08′23″ W (NAD 83)
    7.15 7.8 Stonington 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display .
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of Two Bush Island, Stonington, Maine, in approximate position:
    44°08′57″ N, 068°39′54″ W (NAD 83).
    7.16 9 Southwest Harbor 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: Southwest Harbor, Maine, in approximate position:
    44°16′25″ N, 068°19′21″ W (NAD 83)7. 17 Shelburne Triathlons• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: Up to three Saturdays throughout July and August.* • Time (Approximate): 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Lake Champlain in the vicinity of Shelburne Beach in Shelburne, Vermont within a 400 yard radius of the following point: 44°21′45″ N, 075°15′58″ W (NAD 83)
    7.18 St. George Days Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks.
    • Date: One night event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 10 :30 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Inner Tenants Harbor, ME, in approximate position: 43°57′41“N 069°12′45“W (NAD 83) 7.19 Tri for a Cure Swim Clinics and Triathlon• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A multi-day event held throughout July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of Spring Point Light within the following points (NAD 83):
    43°39′01″ N, 070°13′32″ W.
    43°39′07″ N, 070°13′29″ W.
    43°39′06″ N, 070°13′41″ W.
    43°39′01″ N, 070°13′36″ W7. 20 Richmond Days Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: A one day event in July.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of the inner harbor, Tenants Harbor, Maine in approximate position: 44°08′42″ N, 068°27′06″ W (NAD 83)
    7.21 7.11 Colchester Triathlon• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Malletts Bay on Lake Champlain, Vermont, within the following points (NAD 83):
    44°32′57″ N, 073°12′38″ W.
    44°32′46″ N, 073°13′00″ W.
    44°33′24″ N, 073°11′43″ W.
    44°33′14″ N, 073°11′35″ W.
    7.22 12 Peaks to Portland Swim• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor between Peaks Island and East End Beach in Portland, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83):
    43°39′20″ N, 070°11′58″ W.
    43°39′45″ N, 070°13′19″ W.
    43°40′11″ N, 070°14′13″ W.
    43°40′08″ N, 070°14′29″ W.
    43°40′00″ N, 070°14′23″ W.
    43°39′34″ N, 070°13′31″ W.
    43°39′13″ N, 070°11′59″ W.
    7.23 13 Friendship Days Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: A one-day event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of the Town Pier, Friendship Harbor, Maine in approximate , at position:
    43°58′23″ N, 069°20′12″ W (NAD 83NAD83).
    7.24 Bucksport Festival and Fireworks14 Nubble Light Swim Challenge• Event Type: Fireworks DisplaySwim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of the Verona Island Boat Ramp, Verona, Maine, in approximate position: 44°34′9“N 068°47′28“W (NAD 83)
    7.25 Nubble Light Swim Challenge• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Location: The regulated area includes all waters around Cape Neddick, Maine, and within the following coordinates : (NAD83)
    43°10′28″ N, 070°36′26″ W.
    43°10′34″ N, 070°36′06″ W,
    43°10′30″ N, 070°35′45″ W.
    43°10′17″ N, 070°35′24″ W.
    43°09′54″ N, 070°35′18″ W.
    43°09′42″ N, 070°35′37″ W.
    43°09′51″ N, 070°37′05″ W7. 26 Paul Coulombe Anniversary Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: A one day event in July.* • Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Pratt Island, Southport, ME, in approximate position: 43°48′44“N 069°41′11“W (NAD 83)
    7.27 7.15 Castine 4th of July Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: One-night event in July.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of the town dock in the Castine Harbor, Castine, Maine, in approximate position:
    44°23′10″ N, 068°47′28″ W (NAD 83).
    8.0 AUGUST
    8.1 Westerlund's Landing Party Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: A one day event in August.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Westerlund's Landing in South Gardiner, Maine in approximate position: 44°10′29″ N, 069°45′16″ W (NAD 83)
    8.2 York Beach Fire Department Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: A one day event in August.* • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Short Sand Cove in York, Maine in approximate position: 43°10′27″ N, 070°36′25″ W (NAD 83) 8.3 North Hero Air Show• Event Type: Air Show.
    • Date: A one-day event in August.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Location: In the vicinity of Shore Acres Dock, North Hero, Vermont, in approximate position (NAD83):
    44°48′24″ N, 073°17′02″ W.
    44°48′22″ N, 073°16′46″ W.
    44°47′53″ N, 073°16′54″ W.
    44°47′54″ N, 073°17′09″ W.
    8.4 2 Islesboro Crossing Swim• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in August.* 1
    • Time: (Approximate): 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of West Penobscot Bay from Ducktrap Beach, Lincolnville, ME, to Grindel Point, Islesboro, ME, in approximate positionwithin the following points (NAD83):
    44°17′44″ N, 069°00′11″ W.
    44°16′58″ N, 068°56′35″ W
    8.5 Paul Coulombe Party Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: A one day event in August.* • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Pratt Island, Southport, Maine in approximate position: 43°48′69″ N, 069°41′18″ W (NAD 83) 8.6 .
    44°17′31″ N, 068°56′40″ W.
    8.3 Casco Bay Island Swim/Run• Event Type: Swim/Run Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in August.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • Location: All waters of Casco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of Casco Bay Island archipelago and within the following coordinates (NAD 83):
    43°42′47″ N, 070°07′07″ W.
    43°38′09″ N, 070°11′57″ W.
    43°34′57″ N, 070°12′55″ W.
    43°41′31″ N, 070°11′37″ W.
    43°43′25″ N, 070°08′25″ W.
    8.7 4 Port Mile Swim• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event August.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
    • Location: All waters of Casco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of East End Beach within the following points (NAD 83):
    43°40′09″ N, 070°14′27″ W.
    43°40′05″ N, 070°14′01″ W.
    43°40′21″ N, 070°14′09″ W.
    8.8 5 Ironman 70.3 Maine• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event August.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 6:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m.
    • Location: All waters of Saco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of Old Orchard Beach within the following points (NAD 83):
    43°30′54″ N, 070°22′24″ W.
    43°31′14″ N, 070°22′08″ W.
    43°30′39″ N, 070°21′46″ W.
    43°31′00″ N, 070°21′30″ W.
    8.9 6 Lake Champlain Swimming Race• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in August.1
    • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Location: Essex Beggs Point Park, Essex, NY, to Charlotte Beach, Charlotte, VT (NAD83).
    44°18′32″ N, 073°20′52″ W.
    44°20′03″ N, 073°16′53″ W.
    9.0 SEPTEMBER
    9.1 Camden Windjammer Festival Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: A one-night event in September.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Northeast Point, Camden Harbor, Maine. in approximate position:
    44°12′18″ N, 069°03′11″ W (NAD 83).
    9.2 Eastport Pirate Festival Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: A one night event in September.* • Time (Approximate): 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: From the Waterfront Public Pier in Eastport, Maine in approximate position: 44°54′17″ N, 066°58′58″ W (NAD 83) 9.3 The Lobsterman Triathlon• Event Type: Swim Event.
    • Date: A one-day event in September.* 1
    • Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of Winslow Park in South Freeport, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83):
    43°47′59″ N, 070°06′56″ W.
    43°47′44″ N, 070°06′56″ W.
    43°47′44″ N, 070°07′27″ W.
    43°47′57″ N, 070°07′27″ W
    9.4 Eliot Festival Day Fireworks• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
    • Date: A one night event in September.* • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Eliot Town Boat Launch, Eliot, Maine in approximate position: 43°08′56″ N, 070°49′52″ W (NAD 83)
    * Date
    .

    1 Date subject to change. Exact date will be posted in Notice of Enforcement and Local Notice to Mariners.

    [USCG-20112019-1023, 77 FR 23608, Apr. 20, 2012, as amended by USCG-2012-1057, 78 FR 47562, Aug. 6, 2013; USCG-2013-0904, 79 FR 18176, Apr. 1, 2014; USCG-2014-0865, 80 FR 27093, May 12, 2015; USCG-2015-1052, 81 FR 36160, June 6, 2016; USCG-2016-0998, 82 FR 44069, Sept. 21, 2017; USCG-2018-1076, 84 FR 30892, June 28, 20190951, 85 F R31369, May 26, 2020]