§ 165.T01-0125 - Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone.

(a) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 as well as the following regulations apply to the events listed in Table 1 to §165.T01-0125.

(b) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced on the dates and times listed for each event in Table 1 to §165.T01-0125. If the event is delayed by inclement weather, the safety zone will be enforced on the rain date indicated in Table 1 to §165.T01-0125.

(c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

Designated representative. A “designated representative” is any commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Long Island Sound, 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. While members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will not serve as the designated representative, they may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

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 COTP.

(d) Vessels desiring to enter or operate within a safety zone should contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 or by telephone at [phone] to obtain permission to do so. Vessels given permission to enter or operate in a safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Sector Long Island Sound or the designated on-scene representative.

(e) Upon being hailed by an official patrol 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.

(f) Fireworks barges used in these locations will also have a sign on their port and starboard side labeled “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY.” This sign will consist of 10 inch high by 1.5 inch wide red lettering on a white background.

TABLE 1 to §165.T01-0125

Fireworks Events
1   USCG Academy Fireworks Entertainment	•  Date: April 25, 2015. •  Time: 9:45 p.m. to 10:55 p.m. •  Location: All waters of the Thames River near New London, CT within 350 feet of the land launch site in approximate position 41°22′28.03″ N, 072°05′48.81″ W (NAD 83).
2   Boys and Girls Club—Beach Ball 2015 Fireworks	•  Date: June 20, 2015. •  Rain Date: June 21, 2015. •  Time: 8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. •  Location: All waters of Great South Bay near Bellport, NY within 600 feet of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 40°44′39.19″ N, 073°56′27.72″ W (NAD 83).
3   Marina at America Wharf Fireworks	•  Date: June 20, 2015. •  Rain Date: June 21, 2015. •  Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. •  Location: All waters of Thames River near Norwich, CT within 400 feet of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 41°31′16.835″ N, 072°04′43.327″ W (NAD 83).
4   Cherry Groves Pride Week Fireworks	•  Date: June 20, 2015. •  Rain Date: June 21, 2015. •  Time: 8:50 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. •  Location: All waters of Great South Bay near Fire Island, NY within 600 feet of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 40°39′49.06″ N, 073°05′27.99″ W (NAD 83).
5   Riverfest Fireworks	•  Date: July 11, 2015. •  Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. •  Location: All waters of Connecticut River near Hartford, CT within 500 feet of the fireworks barges located in approximate positions 41°45′41.94″ N, 072°39′50.74″ W and 41°54′38.30″ N, 072°39′48.19″ W (NAD 83).
6   Village of Saltaire Fireworks	•  Date: August 1, 2015. •  Rain Date: September 5, 2015. •  Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. •  Location: All waters of Saltaire Bay near Saltaire, NY within 600 feet of the fireworks barge located in approximate position 40°38′38.60″ N, 073°12′05.06″ W (NAD 83).

Effective Date Note: By USCG-2015-0125, 80 FR 28183, May 18, 2015, §165.T01-0125 was added, effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 18, 2015 until 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2015.