2023-27306. Special Local Regulations; Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Special Local Regulations  

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    AGENCY:

    Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

    ACTION:

    Notice of proposed rulemaking.

    SUMMARY:

    The Coast Guard proposes amending and updating its special local regulations for recurring marine parades, regattas, and other events that take place in the Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley area of responsibility (AOR). This proposed rulemaking would update the current list of recurring special local regulations with revisions, additions, and removals of events that no longer take place in the Sector Ohio Valley AOR. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

    DATES:

    Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before January 12, 2024.

    ADDRESSES:

    You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG–2023–0903 using the Federal Decision-Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION . This notice of proposed rulemaking with its plain-language, 100-word-or-less proposed rule summary will be available in this same docket.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Petty Officer Bryan Crane, Sector Ohio Valley, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (502) 779–5334, email SECOHV-WWM@uscg.mil.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    I. Table of Abbreviations

    CFR Code of Federal Regulations

    DHS Department of Homeland Security

    FR Federal Register

    NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking

    § Section

    U.S.C. United States Code

    II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) proposes to update the current list of recurring special local regulations for events occurring within the Sector Ohio Valley area of responsibility within the Coast Guard's Eighth District. The list of events we seek to update is in Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) section 100.801, Table 1 to § 100.801.

    The Coast Guard will consider comments submitted on this proposed rule in determining if any additional revisions are needed to this regulatory section. Additionally, the public would be informed of these recurring events through local means and planned by the local communities.

    The current list of annual and recurring special local regulations occurring in Sector Ohio Valley's AOR is published in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1 titled “Ohio Valley Annual and Reoccurring Marine Events.” The most recent list was published on April 4, 2023 (87 FR 6026).

    The Coast Guard's authority for establishing a special local regulation is contained in 46 U.S.C. 70041(a). The Coast Guard proposes to amend and update the special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1, to include the most up to date list of recurring special local regulations for events held on or around the navigable waters within Sector Ohio Valley's AOR. These events would include marine parades, boat races, swim events, and other marine related events. The current list under 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1, requires amendment to provide new information on existing special local regulations, add new special local regulations expected to recur annually or biannually, and to remove special local regulations that no longer occur. Issuing individual regulations for each new special local regulation, amendment, or removal of an existing special local regulation creates unnecessary administrative costs and burdens. This single proposed rulemaking will considerably reduce administrative overhead. It also provide the public with notice through publication in the Federal Register of all recurring special local regulations in the AOR.

    III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    Part 100 of 33 CFR contains regulations describing regattas and marine parades conducted on U.S. navigable waters in order to ensure the safety of life in the regulated areas. Section 100.801 provides the regulations applicable to events taking place in the Eighth Coast Guard District and also provides a table listing each event and special local regulations. This section requires amendment from time to time to properly reflect the recurring special local regulations. This proposed rule would update section 100.801, Table 1 titled “Ohio Valley Annual and Reoccurring Marine Events.”

    This proposed rule would add 4 new recurring special local regulations to Table 1 of section 100.801 for Sector Ohio Valley, as follows:

    DateEvent/sponsorSector Ohio Valley location (city, state)Regulated area
    2 Days—Saturday and Sunday before Memorial DayPowerboat Nationals—Point MarionPoint Marion, PAMonongahela River, Miles 89–91 (Pennsylvania).
    1 Day—One Weekend in JuneRace on the OyoRacine, OH to Point Pleasant, WVOhio River (Mile 242–265) Ohio.
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    1 Day—Last Weekend in June or First Weekend in JulyCharleston Sternwheel RegattaCharleston, WVKanawha River (Mile 58–59) West Virginia.
    1 Day in AugustTeam Rocket Tri Club/Swim Hobbs IslandHuntsville, ALTennessee River, Mile 332.3–338.0.

    These new recurring special local regulations would be reflected in the table in the general date order in which they will occur. The current recurring special local regulations would be reordered, as shown in the proposed regulatory text below.

    Additionally, this proposed rule would amend 27 recurring special local regulations in Table 1 of section 100.801 for Sector Ohio Valley, as follows. The revisions provide more accurate descriptions of the events, dates, locations, and areas.

    DateEvent/sponsorSector Ohio Valley location (city, state)Regulated area
    3 Days—A Weekend in MarchOak Ridge Rowing Association/Cardinal InvitationalOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day—A weekend in MarchVanderbilt Rowing/Vanderbilt InviteNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 188.0–192.7 (Tennessee).
    2 Days—A Weekend in MarchOak Ridge Rowing Association/Atomic City Turn and BurnOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    3 Days—A weekend in AprilOak Ridge Rowing Association/SIRA RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    3 Days—A weekend in AprilOak Ridge Rowing Association/Dogwood Junior RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    3 Days in MayOak Ridge Rowing Association/College ChampionshipOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    4 Days in MayOak Ridge Rowing Association/ACRA ChampionshipOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    3 Days—A weekend in MayVanderbilt Rowing/ACRA HenleyNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 188.0–194.0 (Tennessee).
    3 Days—A weekend in MayOak Ridge Association/SRAA ChampionshipOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day—A weekend in MayWorld Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN 70.3Chattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 462.7–467.5 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in MayChickamauga Dam SwimChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 470.0–473.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in MayOutdoor Chattanooga/Nooga LoopChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 452.0–458.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day—A weekend in JuneTeam Magic/Chattanooga Waterfront TriathlonChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 462.5–466.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day—One of the First Two Weekends in AugustAdventure Crew/Ohio River PaddlefestCincinnati, OhioOhio River, Mile 464.5–477 (Ohio and Kentucky).
    1 Day in AugustThree Rivers RegattaKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 642.0–653.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day—Last Sunday in August or Second Sunday in SeptemberAdventure Crew/Great Ohio River SwimCincinnati, OhioOhio River, Mile 468.8–471.2 (Ohio and Kentucky).
    3 Days in SeptemberMusic City Grand PrixNashville, TNCumberland River, Mil 190.0–191.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in AugustTeam Rocket Tri-Club/Rocketman TriathlonHuntsville, ALTennessee River, Mile 332.2–335.5 (Alabama).
    2 Days in AugustIronman TriathlonLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 600.5–605.5 (Kentucky).
    1 Day in AugustTennessee Clean Water Network/Downtown Dragon Boat RacesKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 646.3–648.7 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in SeptemberCity of Clarksville/RiverfestClarksville, TNCumberland River, Mile 125.0–126.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in SeptemberKnoxville Open Water Swimmers/Bridges to BluffsKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 641.0–648.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in SeptemberWorld Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 462.7–467.5 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in OctoberOutdoor Chattanooga/Swim the SuckChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 443.0–455.0 (Tennessee).
    1 Day in OctoberLookout Rowing Club/Chattanooga Head RaceChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 463.0–468.0 (Tennessee).
    2 Days in OctoberOak Ridge Rowing Association/Secret City Head RaceOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 46.0–54.0 (Tennessee).
    3 Days—A weekend in NovemberHead of the Hooch RegattaChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 463.0–468.0 (Tennessee).
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    Lastly, this proposed rule would remove 2 recurring special local regulations in Table 1 of section 100.801 for Sector Ohio Valley. The events will no longer occur as described. Changes are as follows:

    DateEvent/sponsorSector Ohio Valley location (city, state)Regulated area
    1 Day—One of the first two weekends in July City of Bellevue, KY/Bellevue Beach Park Concert Fireworks Bellevue, KY Ohio River, Miles 468.2–469.2 (Kentucky & Ohio)City of Bellevue, KY/Bellevue Beach Park Concert FireworksBellevue, KYOhio River, Miles 468.2–469.2 (Kentucky & Ohio).
    1 Day—First week in AugustGliers Goetta Fest LLCNewport, KYOhio River, Miles 469.0–471.0.

    The effect of this proposed rule would be to restrict general navigation during these events. Vessels intending to transit the designated waterways during effective periods of the special local regulations would only be allowed to transit the area when the COTP or designated representative, has deemed it would be safe to do so or at the completion of the event.

    IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

    A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. This NPRM has not been designated a “significant regulatory action,” under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended by Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review). Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

    The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this proposed rule to be minimal, therefore a full regulatory evaluation is unnecessary. This proposed rule would establish special local regulations limiting access to certain areas described in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 1. The effect of this proposed rulemaking would not be significant because these special local regulations are limited in scope and duration. Additionally, the public would be given advance notification through local forms of notice, the Federal Register , or Notices of Enforcement. Thus, the public would be able to plan their operations and activities around enforcement times of the special local regulations. Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local Notices to Mariners, and Safety Marine Information Broadcasts would also inform the community of these special local regulations. Vessel traffic would be permitted to request permission from the COTP or a designated representative to enter the restricted areas.

    B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term “small entities” comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated area may be small entities, for reasons stated in section IV.A. above, this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on any owner or operator because they are limited in scope and will be in effect for short periods of time.

    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES ) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it.

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule. If the proposed rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

    C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520).

    D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132 (Federalism), if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132.

    Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments) because it would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or Tribal Government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the Start Printed Page 86298 potential effects of this proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble.

    F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L[61] of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1. of the Instruction because it involves establishment of special local regulations related to marine event permits for marine parades, regattas, and other marine events. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.

    G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places, or vessels.

    V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation.

    Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal Decision-Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2023–0903 in the search box and click “Search.” Next, look for this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment option. If you cannot submit your material by using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate instructions.

    Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this proposed rule as being available in the docket, find the docket as described in the previous paragraph, and then select “Supporting & Related Material” in the Document Type column. Public comments will also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following instructions on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked Questions web page. Also, if you click on the Dockets tab and then the proposed rule, you should see a “Subscribe” option for email alerts. The option will notify you when comments are posted, or a final rule is published.

    We review all comments received, but we will only post comments that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may choose not to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive.

    Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).

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    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    • Harbors
    • Marine safety
    • Navigation (water)
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
    • Security measures
    • Waterways
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    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

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    PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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    1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05–1.

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    2. In § 100.801, revise and republish Table 1 to § 100.801 to read as follows:

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    Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.
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    Table 1 to § 100.801—Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Marine Events

    DateEvent/sponsorOhio Valley locationRegulated area
    1. 3 Days—a weekend in MarchOak Ridge Rowing Association/Cardinal InvitationalOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    2. 1 Day in MarchOak Ridge Rowing Association/US Rowing U19 ID CampOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    3. 1 Day a weekend in MarchVanderbilt Rowing/Vanderbilt InviteNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 188.0–192.7 (Tennessee).
    4. 2 Days—a weekend in MarchOak Ridge Rowing Association/Atomic City Turn and BurnOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    5. 3 Days—One weekend in AprilBig 10 Invitational RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    6. 1 Day—One weekend in AprilLindamood CupMarietta, OHMuskingum River, Mile 0.5–1.5 (Ohio).
    7. 3 Days—a weekend in AprilOak Ridge Rowing Association/SIRA RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    8. 2 Days—Third or fourth Friday and Saturday in AprilThunder Over LouisvilleLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 597.0–604.0 (Kentucky).
    9. 1 Day—During the last week of April or first week of MayGreat Steamboat RaceLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 595.0–605.3 (Kentucky).
    10. 3 Days—a weekend in AprilOak Ridge Rowing Association/Dogwood Junior RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    11. 3 Days in MayOak Ridge Rowing Association/AAC ChampionshipOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    12. 4 Days in MayOak Ridge Rowing Association/ACRA ChampionshipOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
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    13. 3 Days in MayUS Rowing Southeast Youth Championship RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52 (Tennessee).
    14. 3 Days—a weekend in MayVanderbilt Rowing/ACRA HenleyNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 188.0–194.0 (Tennessee).
    15. 3 Days—a weekend in MayOak Ridge Rowing Association/SRAA ChampionshipsOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    16. 3 Days—A weekend in May or JuneOak Ridge Rowing Association/Dogwood MastersOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 48.5–52.0 (Tennessee).
    17. 1 Day—a weekend in MayWorld Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN 70.3Chattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 462.7–467.5 (Tennessee).
    18. 2 Days—Saturday and Sunday before Memorial DayPowerboat Nationals—Point MarionPoint Marion, PAMonongahela River, Miles 89.0–91.0 (Pennsylvania).
    19. 1 Day—During the last weekend in May or on Memorial DayMayor's Hike, Bike and PaddleLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 601.0–604.5 (Kentucky).
    20. 1 Day in MayChickamauga Dam SwimChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 470.0–473.0 (Tennessee).
    21. 2 Days—Last weekend in May or first weekend in JuneVisit Knoxville/Racing on the TennesseeKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 647.0–648.0 (Tennessee).
    22. 1 Day in MayOutdoor Chattanooga/Nooga LoopChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 452.0–458.0 (Tennessee).
    23. 2 Days—First weekend of JuneThunder on the Bay/KDBAPisgah Bay, KYTennessee River, Mile 30.0 (Kentucky).
    24. 1 Day—First weekend in JuneVisit Knoxville/Knoxville Powerboat ClassicKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 646.4–649.0 (Tennessee).
    25. 3 Days—One of the last three weekends in JuneLawrenceburg Regatta/Whiskey City RegattaLawrenceburg, INOhio River, Mile 491.0–497.0 (Indiana).
    26. 3 Days—One of the last three weekends in JuneHadi Shrine/Evansville Shriners FestivalEvansville, INOhio River, Mile 790.0–796.0 (Indiana).
    27. 3 Days—Third weekend in JuneTM Thunder LLC/Thunder on the CumberlandNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 189.6–192.3 (Tennessee).
    28. 1 Day—Third or fourth weekend in JuneGreater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau/Mountaineer TriathlonMorgantown, WVMonongahela River, Mile 101.0–102.0 (West Virginia).
    29. 1 Day—A weekend in JuneTeam Magic/Chattanooga Waterfront TriathlonChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 462.5–466.0 (Tennessee).
    30. 1 Day—One weekend in JuneRace on the OyoRacine, OH, to Point Pleasant, WVOhio River Mile 242.0–265.0 (Ohio).
    31. 3 Days in JuneLake Guntersville HydrofestGuntersville, ALTennessee River 355.5–365.5 (Alabama).
    32. 1 Day in JuneMusic City TriathlonNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 189.7–192.3 (Tennessee).
    33. 1 Day—Last Weekend in June or first weekend in JulyCharleston Sternwheel RegattaCharleston, WVKanawha River Mile 58.0–59.0 (West Virginia).
    34. 3 Days—The last weekend in June or one of the first two weekends in JulyMadison RegattaMadison, INOhio River, Mile 554.0–561.0 (Indiana).
    35. 1 Day in JulyThree Rivers RegattaKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 642–653 (Tennessee).
    36. 1 Day in JulyTri-LouisvilleLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 600.5–604.0 (Kentucky).
    37. 1 Day in JulyPADLCannelton, INOhio River, Miles 719.0–727.0 (Kentucky).
    38. 1 Day—First week in JulyCincinnati Parks—Sawyer Point/Cincinnati Parks BoardCincinnati, OHOhio River, Miles 469–470 (Ohio).
    39. 1 Day—First week in JulyCity of New Richmond, Riverdays/VFWNew Richmond, OHOhio River, Mile 449.5–450.5 (Ohio).
    40. 1 Day—During the first week of JulyEvansville Freedom Celebration/4th of July Freedom CelebrationEvansville, INOhio River, Mile 790.0–797.0 (Indiana).
    41. First weekend in JulyEddyville Creek Marina/Thunder Over Eddy BayEddyville, KYCumberland River, Mile 46.0–47.0 (Kentucky).
    42. 2 Days—One of the first two weekends in JulyThunder on the Bay/KDBAPisgah Bay, KYTennessee River, Mile 30.0 (Kentucky).
    43. 1 Day—Second weekend in JulyBradley Dean/Renaissance Man TriathlonFlorence, ALTennessee River, Mile 254.0–258.0 (Alabama).
    44. 2 Days—Second weekend in JulyNew Martinsville Vintage RegattaNew Martinsville, WVOhio River Mile 127.5–128.5 (West Virginia).
    45. 1 Day—Third or fourth Sunday of JulyTucson Racing/Cincinnati TriathlonCincinnati, OHOhio River, Mile 468.3–471.2 (Ohio).
    46. 2 Days—One of the last three weekends in JulyDare to Care/KFC Mayor's Cup Paddle Sports Races/Voyageur Canoe World ChampionshipsLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 600.0–605.0 (Kentucky).
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    47. 2 Days—Last two weeks in July or first three weeks of AugustFriends of the Riverfront Inc./Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure RacesPittsburgh, PAAllegheny River, Mile 0.0–1.5 (Pennsylvania).
    48. 1 Day—Last weekend in JulyMaysville PaddlefestMaysville, KYOhio River, Mile 408–409 (Kentucky).
    49. 2 Days—One weekend in JulyMarietta Riverfront Roar RegattaMarietta, OHOhio River, Mile 171.6–172.6 (Ohio).
    50. 1 Day in AugustThree Rivers RegattaKnoxville, TNTennessee River 642.0–653.0 (Tennessee).
    51. 1 Day in AugustK-Town On The RiverKnoxville, TNTennessee River 648–650 (Tennessee).
    52. 1 Day—first Sunday in AugustAbove the Fold Events/Riverbluff TriathlonAshland City, TNCumberland River, Mile 157.0–159.5 (Tennessee).
    53. 3 Days—First week of AugustEQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers RegattaPittsburgh, PAAllegheny River mile 0.0–1.0, Ohio River mile 0.0–0.8, Monongahela River mile 0.5 (Pennsylvania).
    54. 2 Days—First weekend of AugustThunder on the Bay/KDBAPisgah Bay, KYTennessee River, Mile 30.0 (Kentucky).
    55. 1 Day—in AugustRiverbluff TriathlonAshland City, TNCumberland River, Mile 157.0–159.0 (Tennessee).
    56. 1 Day—In AugustTeam Rocket Tri Club/Swim Hobbs IslandHuntsville, ALTennessee River, Mile 332.3–338.0.
    57. 1 Day—In AugustTeam Rocket Tri-Club/Rocketman TriathlonHuntsville, ALTennessee River, Mile 332.2–335.5 (Alabama).
    58. 1 Day—One of the first two weekends in AugustAdventure Crew/Ohio River PaddlefestCincinnati, OHOhio River, Mile 464.5–477 (Ohio and Kentucky).
    59. 2 Days—Third full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in AugustOhio County Tourism/Rising Sun Boat RacesRising Sun, INOhio River, Mile 504.0–508.0 (Indiana and Kentucky).
    60. 3 Days—Second or Third weekend in AugustKittanning Riverbration Boat RacesKittanning, PAAllegheny River mile 42.0–46.0 (Pennsylvania).
    61. 3 Days—One of the last two weekends in AugustThunder on the GreenLivermore, KYGreen River, Mile 69.0–72.5 (Kentucky).
    62. 1 Day in AugustTennessee Clean Water Network/Downtown Dragon Boat RacesKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 646.3–648.7 (Tennessee).
    63. 2 Days—One weekend in AugustPowerboat Nationals—Ravenswood RegattaRavenswood, WVOhio River, Mile 220.5–221.5 (West Virginia).
    64. 2 Days—One weekend in AugustPowerboat Nationals—Parkersburg Regatta/Parkersburg HomecomingParkersburg, WVOhio River Mile 183.5–285.5 (West Virginia).
    65. 2 Days in AugustIronman TriathlonLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 600.5–605.5 (Kentucky).
    66. 3 Days—One weekend in AugustGrand Prix of LouisvilleLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 601.0–605.0 (Kentucky).
    67. 3 Days—One weekend in AugustEvansville HydroFestEvansville, INOhio River, Mile 790.5–794.0 (Indiana).
    68. 3 Days—One weekend in the month of AugustOwensboro HydroFairOwensboro, KYOhio River, Mile 794.0–760.0 (Kentucky).
    69. 1 Day—First or second weekend of SeptemberSUP3Rivers The Southside OutsidePittsburgh, PAMonongahela River mile 0.0–3.09 Allegheny River mile 0.0–0.6 (Pennsylvania).
    70. 1 Day—First weekend in September or on Labor DayMayor's Hike, Bike and PaddleLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 601.0–610.0 (Kentucky).
    71. 2 Days—Sunday before Labor Day and Labor DayCincinnati Bell, WEBN, and Proctor and Gamble/RiverfestCincinnati, OHOhio River, Mile 463.0–477.0 (Kentucky and Ohio) and Licking River Mile 0.0–3.0 (Kentucky).
    72. 2 Days—Labor Day weekendWheeling Vintage Race Boat Association Ohio/Wheeling Vintage RegattaWheeling, WVOhio River, Mile 90.4–91.5 (West Virginia).
    73. 3 Days—The weekend of Labor DayPortsmouth River DaysPortsmouth, OHOhio River, Mile 355.5–356.8 (Ohio).
    74. 2 Days—One of the first three weekends in SeptemberLouisville Dragon Boat FestivalLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 602.0–604.5 (Kentucky).
    75. 2 Days—One of the first three weekends in SeptemberState Dock/Cumberland Poker RunJamestown, KYLake Cumberland (Kentucky).
    76. 3 Days—One of the first three weekends in SeptemberFleur de Lis RegattaLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 594.0.0–598.0 (Kentucky).
    77. 1 Day in SeptemberCity of Clarksville/RiverfestClarksville, TNCumberland River, Mile 125.0–126.0 (Tennessee).
    78. 3 Days in SeptemberMusic City Grand PrixNashville, TNCumberland River 190–191 (Tennessee).
    79. 1 Day—One Sunday in SeptemberOhio River Sternwheel Festival Committee Sternwheel race reenactmentMarietta, OHOhio River, Mile 170.5–172.5 (Ohio).
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    80. 1 Day—One weekend in SeptemberParkesburg Paddle FestParkersburg, WVOhio River, Mile 184.3–188 (West Virginia).
    81. 2 Days—One of the last three weekends in SeptemberMadison Vintage ThunderMadison, INOhio River, Mile 556.5–559.5 (Indiana).
    82. 1 Day—Third Sunday in SeptemberTeam Rocket Tri Club/Swim Hobbs IslandHuntsville, ALTennessee River, Mile 332.3–338.0 (Alabama).
    83. 1 Day in SeptemberKnoxville Open Water Swimmers/Bridges to BluffsKnoxville, TNTennessee River, Mile 641.0–648.0 (Tennessee).
    84. 1 Day—Last Sunday in August or Second Sunday in SeptemberAdventure Crew/Great Ohio River SwimCincinnati, OHOhio River, Mile 468.8–471.2 (Ohio and Kentucky).
    85. 1 Day—One of the last two weekends in SeptemberOhio River Open Water SwimProspect, KYOhio River, Mile 587.0–591.0 (Kentucky).
    86. 2 Days—One of the last three weekends in September or the first weekend in OctoberCaptain Quarters RegattaLouisville, KYOhio River, Mile 594.0–598.0 (Kentucky).
    87. 3 Days—One of the last three weekends in September or one of the first two weekends in OctoberOwensboro Air ShowOwensboro, KYOhio River, Mile 754.0–760.0 (Kentucky).
    88. 1 Day in SeptemberWorld Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 462.7–467.5 (Tennessee).
    89. 3 Days—Last weekend of September and/or first weekend in OctoberNew Martinsville Records and Regatta Challenge CommitteeNew Martinsville, WVOhio River, Mile 128–129 (West Virginia).
    90. 2 Days—First weekend of OctoberThree Rivers Rowing Association/Head of the Ohio RegattaPittsburgh, PAAllegheny River mile 0.0–5.0 (Pennsylvania).
    91. 1 Day in OctoberChattajackChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Miles 462.7–465.5 (Tennessee).
    92. 1 Day in OctoberCumberland River Compact/Cumberland River Dragon Boat FestivalNashville, TNCumberland River, Mile 189.7–192.1 (Tennessee).
    93. 1 Day in OctoberOutdoor Chattanooga/Swim the SuckChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Miles 443–455 (Tennessee).
    94. 1 Day in OctoberLookout Rowing Club/Chattanooga Head RaceChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 463.0–468.0 (Tennessee).
    95. 1 Day in OctoberShoals Scholar DollarFlorence, ALTennessee River 255–257 (Alabama).
    96. 2 Days in OctoberMusic City Head RaceNashville, TNCumberland River 190–195 (Tennessee).
    97. 2 Days—First or second week of OctoberHead of the Ohio Rowing RacePittsburgh, PAAllegheny River, Mile 0.0–3.0 (Pennsylvania).
    98. 2 Days—in OctoberOak Ridge Rowing Association/Secret City Head Race RegattaOak Ridge, TNClinch River, Mile 46.0–54.0 (Tennessee).
    99. 3 Days—a weekend in NovemberHead of the Hooch RegattaChattanooga, TNTennessee River, Mile 463.0–468.0 (Tennessee).
    100. 1 Day—Second weekend in DecemberCharleston Lighted Boat ParadeCharleston, WVKanawha River, Mile 54.3–60.3 (West Virginia).
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    Dated: December 6, 2023.

    H.R. Mattern,

    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley.

    End Signature End Supplemental Information

    [FR Doc. 2023–27306 Filed 12–12–23; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 9110–04–P

Document Information

Published:
12/13/2023
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Document Number:
2023-27306
Dates:
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before January 12, 2024.
Pages:
86295-86301 (7 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket Number USCG-2023-0903
RINs:
1625-AA08: Regatta and Marine Parade Regulations
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/1625-AA08/regatta-and-marine-parade-regulations
Topics:
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways
PDF File:
2023-27306.pdf
CFR: (1)
33 CFR 100