96-30227. Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Holidays in the City Boat Parade; Town Point, Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 26, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 60028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-30227]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100

[CGD 05-96-105]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Holidays in the City 
Boat Parade; Town Point, Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements 33 CFR 100.501 for the Holidays in the 
City Boat Parade and Fireworks Display, an annual event to be held on 
November 30, 1996. The event will include a boat parade of 
approximately 65 vessels and a fireworks display at the conclusion of 
the parade. These special local regulations are needed to control 
vessel traffic within the immediate vicinity of the event due to the 
confined nature of the waterway and expected vessel congestion. The 
effect will be restrict general navigation in the area for the safety 
of participants, spectators, and other vessels transiting the event 
area.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.501 are effective from 5 
p.m. to 8:30 p.m., November 30, 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: The Downtown Norfolk Council will sponsor 
the Holidays in the City Boat Parade and Fireworks Display on November 
30, 1996. The Boat parade route will run from the Berkeley Bridge to 
Hospital Point on the Elizabeth River and along the Portsmouth 
waterfront on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. Approximately 
65 vessels are expected to participate in the boat parade. The 
fireworks display will be launched from Town Point Park. A large number 
of spectator vessels are expected for both the boat parade and the 
fireworks display. Therefore, to ensure safety of both participants and 
spectators, 33 CFR 100.501 will be in effect for the duration of the 
event. Under the 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.
    Additionally, 33 CFR 110.72aa 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 Berkeley 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: November 12, 1996.
Kent H. Williams,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-30227 Filed 11-25-96; 8:45 am]
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