96-4921. Special Local Regulation; Detroit Grand Prix, Detroit River, Fleming Channel and Scott Middle Ground, MI

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 43 (Monday, March 4, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 8229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-4921]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100

[CGD 09-95-017]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulation; Detroit Grand Prix, Detroit River, 
Fleming Channel and Scott Middle Ground, MI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of termination.

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SUMMARY: This rulemaking project was initiated to adopt regulations 
requiring a ``NO STOPPING ZONE'' in the Fleming Channel, and a 
``CAUTION AREA'' in the Scott Middle Ground of the Detroit River during 
the annual Detroit Grand Prix held on Belle Isle. The project is no 
longer necessary due to a further review of the event by the Coast 
Guard that determined mariners observing the Inland Navigation Rules 
will be able to safely watch the event. The Coast Guard is therefore 
terminating further rulemaking under docket number CGD09-95-017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marine Science Technician Second Class Jeffrey M. Yunker, Ninth Coast 
Guard District, Aids to Navigation Branch, 1240 East Ninth Street, 
Cleveland, Ohio 44199-2060, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory History

    On July 26, 1995, the Coast Guard published a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking entitled Special Local Regulation; Detroit Grand Prix, 
Detroit River, Fleming Channel and Scott Middle Ground, MI in the 
Federal Register (60 FR 38291). The deadline for the submission of 
comments was September 25, 1995. The Coast Guard received one comment 
on the proposal. The proposal recommended both the ``NO-STOPPING ZONE'' 
and ``CAUTION AREA'' be made into anchorage areas. The recommended size 
of the anchorage area in the Scott Middle Ground would also be greatly 
decreased. Further review of the event's history was conducted by Coast 
Guard Group Detroit and Coast Guard Station Belle Isle. It was 
determined that no regulated areas are required for this event. 
Mariners will be able to safely watch the event while adhering to the 
Inland Navigation Rules. Regulations were first written for this event 
in 1992. The event was expected to draw an estimated 2000 spectator 
craft which could pose hazards to navigation in the area. A large 
number of spectator craft has not been encountered during the event due 
to the poor visibility of the event from the water. Because there is no 
further need for regulations during the Detroit Grand Prix, the Coast 
Guard is terminating further rulemaking under docket number CGD09-95-
017.

    Dated: February 15, 1996.
G. F. Woolever,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-4921 Filed 3-1-96; 8:45 am]
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