[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 98 (Monday, May 20, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12645]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 100, 110 and 117
[CGD 05-96-021]
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Norfolk Harborfest
1996; Norfolk Harbor, Elizabeth River, Norfolk and Portsmouth, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of implementation.
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SUMMARY: This document implements 33 CFR 100.501 for Norfolk Harborfest
1996, an annual event to be held in the Waterside area of the Elizabeth
River between Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. These special local
regulations are needed to control vessel traffic within the immediate
vicinity of Waterside 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 spectators.
EFFECTIVE DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.501, 110.72aa and
117.1007(b) are effective for the following periods: 11 a.m. to 11
p.m., June 7, 1996; 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., June 8, 1996; and 9:30 a.m.
to 7 p.m., June 9, 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,
(804) 483-8521.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion of Rule
Norfolk Harborfest, Inc. will sponsor the Norfolk Harborfest 1996
on June 7, 8, and 9, 1996, in the Waterside area of the Elizabeth
River. The event will consist of aerobatic demonstrations, an air/sea
rescue demonstration, fireworks, lighted boat parade, and numerous
other water events, to include a parade of sailboats and several boat
and raft races. 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 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: May 1, 1996.
W.J. Ecker,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 96-12645 Filed 5-17-96; 8:45 am]
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