96-4922. Special Local Regulations; Parker 500 Enduro

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 43 (Monday, March 4, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8218-8219]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-4922]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100
[CG11-96-002]
RIN 2115-AE46

Special Local Regulations; Parker 500 Enduro
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements 33 CFR 100.1102, ``Marine Events on the 
Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate 
Dam (Parker, Arizona),'' for the Parker 500 Enduro'' listed as ``Parker 
Enduro.''
    This event consists of circle races and a marathon race by 
powerboats 12 to 22 feet in length. These regulations will be effective 
in the area of the Colorado River known as Parker Strip from Headgate 
Dam to Badenochs Marina approximately 2.5 miles north. This is a 
smaller area than that published in 33 CFR 100.1102. Implementation of 
section 33 CFR 100.1102 is necessary to control vessel traffic in the 
regulated areas during the event to ensure the safety of participants 
and spectators.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Section 33 CFR 100.1102 is effective from 11 a.m., on 
March 9, 1996 and until 6 p.m. on March 10, 1996, unless cancelled 
earlier by the San Diego Activities Commander.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
QMC Paul Appleton, U.S. Coast Guard Activities San Diego, California; 
Tel: [phone].

Discussion of Notice

    The Parker 500 Enduro is scheduled to occur on March 9 and 10, 
1996. These

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Special Local Regulations permit Coast Guard control of vessel traffic 
in order to ensure the safety of spectators and participant vessels. In 
accordance with the regulations in 33 CFR 100.1102, no spectators shall 
anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants 
or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective 
dates and times, unless cleared for such entry by or through an 
official patrol vessel.

    Dated: February 16, 1996.
R.A. Appelbaum,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 96-4922 Filed 3-1-96; 8:45 am]
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