[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 96 (Thursday, May 19, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-11981]
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[Federal Register: May 19, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD 05-94-011]
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Severn River,
College Creek, and Weems Creek, Annapolis, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Implementation.
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SUMMARY: This notice implements special local regulation for the Blue
Angels Airshow to be held on May 21, 22, and 23, 1994. These
regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic in the immediate
vicinity of this event. The effect of these regulations will be to
restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of
spectators and participants.
EFFECTIVE DATES: This regulation is effective from 2 p.m. until 4:30
p.m., on May 21, 1994, and from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., on May 22
and 23, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Phillips, Chief, Boating
Affairs Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street,
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-5004 (804) 398-6204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Drafting Information
The drafters of this notice are QM2 Gregory C. Garrison, project
officer, Boating Affairs Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District, and LT
John B. Gately, project attorney, Fifth Coast Guard District Legal
Staff.
Discussion of Regulation
The U.S. Naval Academy submitted an application to hold the Blue
Angels Airshow on May 21, 22, and 23, 1994. In the past, a Coast Guard
patrol was provided during practice sessions and the actual
performance, which consists of six high performance jet aircraft flying
at low altitudes in various formations over the Severn River. These
regulations in 33 CFR 100.518 are necessary to control spectator craft
and to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waters
during the event. The Federal Aviation Administration regulations
require closing the waterway to vessel traffic as a prerequisite for
this event. Historically, commercial traffic has not been severely
disrupted, and the Coast Guard does not anticipate any problems in the
future.
Dated: April 13, 1994.
W.T. Leland,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 94-11981 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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