[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 199 (Friday, October 11, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53321]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26151]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD 05-96-086]
RIN-AE84
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean,
Ocean City, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of implementation.
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SUMMARY: This document implements regulations for the Ocean City
Offshore Grand Prix, a marine event to be held on October 13, 1996 in
the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City, Maryland. These special local
regulations are needed to provide for the safety of the participants
and spectators on navigable waters during this event. This rule will
restrict general navigation in the regulated area.
EFFECTIVE DATES: 33 CFR 100.517 is effective from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
October 13, 1996. If the event is postponed due to weather conditions,
33 CFR 100.517 is effective from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 14, 1996.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: BMCM Niblett, marine events
coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard Group Eastern Shore, Chincoteague,
Virginia 23336-1510, (804) 336-2833.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 13, 1996, the United States
Offshore Racing Association will hold the Ocean City Offshore Grand
Prix in the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City, Maryland. The event will
consist of approximately forty to sixty powerboats, ranging from 24 to
50 feet in length, racing on a designated course within the regulated
area described in 33 CFR 100.517(a). To enhance the safety of the
participants and spectators, 33 CFR 100.517 will be in effect during
this event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.517, a vessel may not enter
the regulated area unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard
patrol commander. These restrictions will be in effect for a limited
period and should not result in significant disruption of maritime
traffic. The Coast Guard patrol commander will announce the specific
periods during which the restrictions will be enforced.
Dated: September 23, 1996.
Kent H. Williams,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-26151 Filed 10-10-96; 8:45 am]
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