96-9432. Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Safety at Sea Seminar, Elizabeth River, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 17, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-9432]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100

[CGD-05-96-017]


Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Safety at Sea 
Seminar, Elizabeth River, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This document implements 33 CFR 100.501 for the Safety at Sea 
Seminar to be held near Nauticus in the Elizabeth River between Norfolk 
and Portsmouth, Virginia. These special local regulations are needed to 
control vessel traffic within the immediate vicinity of Nauticus due to 
the confined nature of the waterway and the expected vessel congestion 
during the event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in 
the regulated area for the safety of participants and others.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 33 CFR 100.501 is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., 
April 27, 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:

Discussion of Rule

    On April 27, 1996, Nautical Adventures, Inc. will sponsor the 
Safety at Sea Seminar on the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of the 
Nauticus Museum. The seminar will include helicopter and crew rescue 
demonstrations. 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 duration of 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 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 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: April 8, 1996.
W.J. Ecker,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-9432 Filed 4-16-96; 8:45 am]
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