§ 165.T01-0477 - 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 the TABLE of §165.T01–0477. These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event.

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

(1) Designated Representative. A “designated representative” is any Coast Guard 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. 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 COTP.

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

(c) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas should contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 or by telephone at (203) 468–4404 to obtain permission to do so.

(d) Spectators shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the 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 COTP or designated representative.

(e) The COTP or designated representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property.

(f) The regulated area for all fireworks displays listed in the TABLE of §165.T01–0477 is that area of navigable waters within a 1000 foot radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display. 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. Shore sites used in these locations will display a sign labeled “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” with the same dimensions.

Table of §165.T01–0477

1  Goldstein Party Fireworks	• Date: June 23, 2012. • Rain Date: June 24, 2012.
	• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
	• Location: A point in Sag Harbor Cove off of Ferry Road, Sag Harbor, NY in approximate position 41°00'15.39" N, 072°18'21.92" W (NAD 83).
2  Salute to Veterans Fireworks	• Date: June 23, 2012. • Rain Date: June 30, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Reynolds Channel off Hempstead, NY in approximate position 40°35'36.62" N, 073°35'20.72" W (NAD 83).
3  Goren Wedding Fireworks	• Date: June 30, 2012. • Rain Date: July 1, 2012.
	• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
	• Location: A point in Bellport Bay 700 feet east of Point Road, Bellport, NY in approximate position 40°44'31.18" N, 072°56'31.38" W (NAD 83).
4  Connetquot River Boat Parade Fireworks	• Date: July 3, 2012. • Rain Date: July 5, 2012.
	• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
	• Location: A point on the Connetquot River off Snapper Inn Restaurant, Oakdale, NY in approximate position 40°43'32.38" N, 073°9'2.64" W (NAD 83).
5  North Bay 4th of July Fireworks	• Date: July 4, 2012. • Rain Date: July 5, 2012.
	• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
	• Location: A point on the Great South Bay in Patchogue Bay 4000 feet south east of Blue Point, NY in approximate position 40°44'6.28" N, 073°1'2.5" W (NAD 83).
6  National Golf Links Fireworks	• Date: July 6, 2012. • Rain Date: July 7, 2012.
	• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
	• Location: A point on the Great Peconic Bay 3/4 of a mile north west of Bullhead Bay, Shinnecock, NY in approximate position 40°55'11.79" N, 072°28'4.34" W (NAD 83).
7  Devon Yacht Club Fireworks	• Date: July 7, 2012. • Rain Date: July 8, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Napeague Bay, in Block Island Sound off Amagansett, NY in approximate position 40°59'41.4" N, 072°6'8.7" W (NAD 83).
8  Dolan Family Fourth Fireworks	• Date: July 4, 2012. • Rain Date: July 5, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY in approximate position 40°53'42.50" N, 073°30'04.30" W (NAD 83).
9  Islip Fireworks	• Date: July 4, 2012. • Rain Date: July 5, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of the Great South Bay off Bay Shore Manor Park, Islip, NY in approximate position 40°42'24" N, 073°14'24" W (NAD 83).
10 Madison Fireworks	• Date: July 4, 2012. • Rain Date: July 7, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound off Madison Beach in Madison, CT in approximate position 41°16'3.93" N, 072°36'15.97" W (NAD 83).
11  Stratford Fireworks	• Date: July 3, 2012. • Rain Date: July 5, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound surrounding Short Beach Park in Stratford, CT in approximate position 41°09'50.82" N, 073°6'47.13" W (NAD 83).
12  Rowayton Fireworks	• Date: July 4, 2012. • Rain Date: July 5, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Long Island Sound south of Bayley Beach Park in Rowayton, CT in approximate position 41°03'11" N, 073°26'41" W (NAD 83).
13  Quarentello Wedding Fireworks	• Date: July 21, 2012. • Rain Date: None.
	• Location: Waters of the Great South Bay south east of Brown Point in Sayville, NY in approximate position 40°43'19" N, 073°03'53" W (NAD 83).
14  Niantic Bay Fireworks	• Date: July 6, 2012. • Rain Date: July 7, 2012.
	• Location: Waters of Niantic Bay 1500 feet west of the Niantic River Railroad Bridge in Niantic, CT in approximate position 41°19'22.59" N, 072°11'3.47" W (NAD 83).

[USCG–2012–0477, 77 FR 36398, Jun. 19, 2012]

Effective Date Note:   By USCG–2012–0477, 77 FR 36398, June 19, 2012, temporary §165.T01–0447 was added, effective from June 23, 2012 through July 21, 2012.