2018-13241. Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone-July Fireworks

AGENCY:

Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION:

Notice of enforcement of regulation.

SUMMARY:

The Coast Guard will enforce certain safety zones located in federal regulations for recurring marine events. This action is necessary and intended for the safety of life and property on navigable waters during these events. During each enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Buffalo.

DATES:

The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(8) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018. The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(14) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018. The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(18) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4, 2018. The regulation in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(21) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on July 1, 2018. The regulation in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(23) will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018. The regulation in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(25) will be enforced from 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on July 4, 2018. The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(28) will be enforced from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on July 4, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have questions about this notice of enforcement, call or email LT Michael Collet, Chief of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo; telephone [phone], email [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939 for the following events:

(1) Brewerton Fireworks; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(8) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018.

(2) Village of Sodus Point Fireworks; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(14) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018.

(3) North Tonawanda Fireworks; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(18) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on July 4, 2018.

(4) Conneaut Festival, Conneaut, OH; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(21) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on July 1, 2018.

(5) Mentor Harbor Yacht Club Fireworks, Mentor, OH; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(23) will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 3, 2018.

(6) Downtown Cleveland Alliance July 4th Fireworks, Cleveland, OH; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(25) will be enforced from 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on July 4, 2018.

(7) Lorain Port Authority Independence Day Fireworks; The safety zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939(a)(28) will be enforced from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on July 4, 2018.

Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone during an enforcement period is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated representative. Those seeking permission to enter the safety zone may request permission from the Captain of Port Buffalo via channel 16, VHF-FM. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone shall obey the directions of the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.

This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.939 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. If the Captain of the Port Buffalo determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice he or she may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the respective safety zone.

Dated: June 15, 2018.

Joseph S. Dufresne,

Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.