96-25813. Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; US Navy Fleet Week Parade of Ships; Norfolk Harbor, Elizabeth River, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 8, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25813]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD 05-96-085]
RIN 2115-AE84


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; US Navy Fleet Week 
Parade of Ships; Norfolk Harbor, Elizabeth River, Norfolk and 
Portsmouth, Virginia

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements regulations governing the US Navy Fleet 
Week Parade of Ships, a marine event to be held in the Nauticus area of 
the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. These 
special local regulations are needed to control vessel traffic in the 
vicinity of Nauticus Museum due to the confined nature of the waterway 
and the expected vessel congestion during the US Navy Fleet Week Parade 
of Ships activities. The effect will be to restrict general navigation 
in the regulated area for the safety of participants and spectators.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.501 are effective from 
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 11, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LTJG R. Christensen, marine events coordinator, Commander, Coast Guard 
Group Hampton Roads, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23703-2199, 
[phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 11, 1996, the US Navy will 
sponsor the Fleet Week Parade of Ships on the Elizabeth River in the 
vicinity of the Nauticus Museum. The event will consist of 10 naval 
vessels passing in review. A large number of spectator vessels are 
expected. Therefore, to ensure safety of both participants and 
spectators, 33 CFR 100.501 will be in effect for the event. Under 
provisions of 33 CFR 100.501, a vessel may not enter the regulated area 
unless it is registered as a participant with the event sponsor or 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.
    Additionally, 33 CFR 100.72aa and 33 CFR 117.1007(b) will be in 
effect while 33 CFR 100.501 is in effect. Section 110.72aa establishes 
special anchorages which may be used by spectator craft. Section 
117.1007(b) provides that the draw of the Berkley Bridge shall remain 
closed from one hour prior to the scheduled event until one hour after 
the scheduled event unless the Coast Guard patrol commander allows it 
to be opened for passage of commercial traffic.

    Dated: September 18, 1996.
Kent H. Williams,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-25813 Filed 10-7-96; 8:45 am]
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