[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11226]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD 05-98-028]
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Approaches to
Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek, and Severn River, Annapolis, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of implementation.
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SUMMARY: This notice implements the special local regulations at 33 CFR
100.511 during the Warfare Capabilities Demonstration, a marine event
to be held May 1, 1998, on Spa Creek and the Severn River at Annapolis,
Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to control
vessel traffic in the vicinity of the U.S. Naval Academy due to the
confined nature of the waterway and expected vessel congestion during
the helicopter rappelling demonstration. The effect will be to restrict
general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of spectators,
event participants, and other vessels transiting the event area.
DATES: 33 CFR 100.511 is effective from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on May 1,
1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Warrant Officer R.L. Houck, Marine Events Coordinator, Commander,
Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore,
MD 21226-1971, (410) 576-2674.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Naval Academy Sailing Squadron will
sponsor the Warfare Capabilities Demonstration on the Severn River,
near the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Waterborne activities
will consist of Navy SEALS rappelling from a helicopter. In order to
ensure the safety of participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR
100.511 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under
provisions of 33 CFR 100.511, a vessel may not enter the regulated area
unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not
block a navigable channel. Because these restrictions will be in effect
for a limited period, they should not result in a significant
disruption of maritime traffic.
Dated: April 15, 1998.
J.S. Carmichael,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 98-11226 Filed 4-27-98; 8:45 am]
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