95-16284. Special Local Regulation: 1995 Special Olympics World Games, Long Island Sound, New Haven, CT  

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 126 (Friday, June 30, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 34152-34157]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-16284]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    33 CFR Part 100
    
    [CGD01-95-033]
    
    
    Special Local Regulation: 1995 Special Olympics World Games, Long 
    Island Sound, New Haven, CT
    
    AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Temporary final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local 
    regulation for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games. Maritime 
    activities held as a part of the Special Olympics World Games will take 
    place in the waters of Long Island Sound approaching New Haven, 
    Connecticut. The dates for these maritime activities are July 1-July 
    10, 1995. This regulation is needed to allow the Special Olympics World 
    Games Committee to hold the various maritime activities associated with 
    the 1995 Special Olympics World Games without undue interference from 
    public boating activity, and to protect boaters, spectators, and 
    participants from the potential hazards associated with these events.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATES: This regulation is effective from July 1-July 10, 
    1995, at times prescribed in paragraph (c) of Sec. 100.35 T01-033.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Benjamin M. Algeo, Chief, Boating Affairs 
    Branch, First Coast Guard District, (617) 223-8311.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Drafting Information
    
        The drafters of this temporary final rule are Lieutenant (Junior 
    Grade) Benjamin M. Algeo, Project Manager, Chief, First Coast Guard 
    District Boating Affairs Branch, and Captain William A. Cassels, 
    Project Counsel, First Coast Guard District Legal Office.
    
    Background and Purpose
    
        The 1995 Special Olympics World Games are scheduled to be held in 
    New Haven, Connecticut, from July 1-July 10, 1995. As part of the 
    schedule of events, various maritime activities are planned for the 
    participants and the public. The Special Olympics World Games Committee 
    has submitted three marine event permit applications to the U.S. Coast 
    Guard for approval. The maritime activities for which permits have been 
    requested are to be held in the waters of Long Island Sound approaching 
    New Haven, Connecticut. The activities include sailboat races, a Parade 
    of Sail, and fireworks displays. Due to the inherent dangers of 
    fireworks displays and the need for vessel control during the various 
    races and the Parade of Sail, vessel traffic will be temporarily 
    restricted to provide for the safety of the spectators and participants 
    through the establishment of a regulated area in New Haven Harbor and 
    Long Island Sound.
        The Coast Guard is issuing an Operational Order (OPORD) to provide 
    
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        for the effective coordination of the activities associated with the 
    1995 Special Olympics World Games. The specific tasking given to the 
    various Coast Guard resources will be included in this OPORD.
        Good cause exists for making this regulation effective in less than 
    30 days after Federal Register publication. The Special Olympic World 
    Games (SOWG) represents a dynamic and complex planning challenge. Seven 
    thousand athletes are expected to compete over nine days in 21 sporting 
    events, many occurring on navigable waters of the U.S. Over 500,000 
    spectators are expected to attend. To adequately deal with the 
    challenges posed by these unique circumstances, the Coast Guard has had 
    to maintain extraordinary flexibility and responsiveness in its 
    planning organization. This requirement for flexibility and 
    responsiveness required publication of the NPRM after SOWG event plans 
    had adequately developed. Also, SOWG events were only recently 
    finalized to the point where the final rule could be issued. Delaying 
    the effective date of this rule would be against the public interest. 
    This rule is required to efficiently and effectively regulate the many 
    waterfront and waterborne activities associated with the SOWG and 
    thereby protect lives and property of participants and spectators.
    Regulatory History
    
        A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published for this regulation 
    on 28 April 1995. One comment was received and no changes were made to 
    the original proposal.
    
    Discussion of Comments
    
        The Coast Guard received one comment from a passenger vessel 
    charter service company expressing objection to any restriction of 
    movement within New Haven Harbor during the Special Olympics World 
    Games. The charter service company responding was concerned with 
    potential lost revenues due to the restrictions placed on vessel 
    traffic within the harbor. The Coast Guard has considered this comment 
    but does not believe any significant impact results from closing 
    portions of New Haven Harbor due to its limited and temporary duration 
    during the Special Olympics World Games. The restrictions placed on New 
    Haven Harbor due to the fireworks displays will limit the distance into 
    the channel the charter service company will be able to take passengers 
    but it will not prevent the company from taking passengers to view the 
    fireworks displays. The restrictions placed on New Haven Harbor due to 
    the Parade of Sail will prevent the charter service company from taking 
    passengers into the harbor for approximately eight hours. The 
    restrictions placed on New Haven Harbor are necessary to ensure the 
    safe conduct of each event taking place as part of the Special Olympics 
    World Games. The Coast Guard believes the business realized by the 
    charter service company will be significantly greater as a result of 
    the City of New Haven's hosting the Special Olympics World Games. 
    Therefore, the Coast Guard does not believe the temporary restrictions 
    placed on the charter service's operations constitutes a significant 
    impact.
    
    Discussion of Proposed Amendments
    
        The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for 
    specified waters of Long Island Sound and New Haven Harbor, New Haven, 
    Connecticut. Because of the varied nature of the events planned during 
    the Special Olympics World Games and the length of time over which the 
    events are scheduled to run, the Coast Guard believes the most 
    effective way to meet all safety, security and vessel control 
    objectives is to establish one large regulated area, divided into 15 
    sectors. As events occur, individual sectors will open and close as the 
    need arises. The following is a chartlet illustrating each sector.
    
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        Provisions will be made, when possible, to allow escort by Coast 
    Guard patrol craft for vessels desiring to transit a closed sector of 
    the regulated area. Special anchorage and viewing areas for spectator 
    craft are also established. This regulation is needed to protect 
    spectators and participants from the potential hazards associated with 
    the fireworks displays, sailing races, Parade of Sail, and to provide 
    for vessel control in a confined area.
    
    Regulatory Evaluation
    
        This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) 
    of Executive Order 12866, and does not require an assessment of 
    potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that order. It 
    has been exempted from review by the Office of Management and Budget 
    under that order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies 
    and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040; 
    February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact to be 
    so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation, under paragraph 10e of 
    the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT, is unnecessary. This 
    conclusion is based on the fact that closed sectors will remain closed 
    only for a limited duration, extensive advisories have been and will be 
    made so that the affected maritime community may adjust its schedules 
    accordingly, and the event schedule will allow commercial interests to 
    coordinate their activities to minimize disruption to their 
    enterprises.
    
    Small Entities
    
        Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the 
    Coast Guard must consider whether this rule will have a significant 
    economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small 
    entities'' include independently owned and operated small businesses 
    that are not dominant in their fields and that otherwise qualify as 
    ``small business concerns'' under section 3 of the Small Business Act 
    (15 U.S.C. 632).
        For the reasons discussed in the Regulatory Evaluation, the Coast 
    Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a 
    significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    
    Collection of Information
    
        This rule contains no collection of information requirements under 
    the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).
    
    Federalism
    
        The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule in accordance with the 
    principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has 
    determined that this rule does not have sufficient federalism 
    implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    
    Environment
    
        The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impacts of this 
    special local regulation as well as the marine events that will be part 
    of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games. An Environmental Assessment 
    (EA) was prepared for all Special Olympics World Games events for which 
    Coast Guard Marine Event Permits will be issued. A Finding of No 
    Significant Impact (FONSI) was made; a copy of the EA and FONSI 
    statement are available in the docket. Under paragraph 2.B.2.e.34(h) of 
    COMDTINST 16475.1B, this special local regulation is exempt from 
    further environmental documentation.
    
    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
    
        Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping 
    requirements, Waterways.
        For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
    CFR part 100 as follows:
        1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as 
    follows:
    
        Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 100.35.
    
        2. A temporary section, Sec. 100.35T01-033, is added to read as 
    follows:
    Sec. 100.35T01-033  1995 Special Olympics World Games, New Haven, CT.
    
            (a) Regulated Area. The regulated area includes all waters of 
    New Haven Harbor within the following points:
    
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             Point                    Latitude                    Longitude                      Reference          
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    PT ``P''..............  41 deg.17'07.5'' N.........  072 deg.56'15.8'' W........  Kimberly Ave.                 
    PT ``E''..............  41 deg.14'48.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'54.0'' W........  Prospect Beach.               
    PT ``K''..............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  073 deg.01'13.0'' W........  Pond Point.                   
    PT ``Q''..............  41 deg.12'06.5'' N.........  072 deg.53'50.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``R''..............  41 deg.12'09.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'43.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``J''..............  41 deg.12'31.0'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Townsend Ledge.               
    PT ``A2''.............  41 deg.14'45.4'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Bradford Cove.                
    PT ``I''..............  41 deg.18'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'15.0'' W........  Grand Ave Bridge.             
        (b) The following sectors have been designated within the Regulated Area:                                   
        (1) Sector 1: Sailing Area. The Special Olympics World Games sailing competitions will be held in this area 
     which includes all waters within the following points:                                                         
    PT ``A''..............  41 deg.15'35.0'' N.........  072 deg.56'04.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    PT ``B''..............  41 deg.15'01.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'55.2'' W........  Sail.                         
    PT ``C''..............  41 deg.14'23.5'' N.........  072 deg.55'03.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    PT ``D''..............  41 deg.13'43.5'' N.........  072 deg.57'21.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    PT ``E''..............  41 deg.14'48.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'54.0'' W........  Sail.                         
        (2) Sector 2: The New Haven Entrance Channel includes all waters within the following points:               
    PT ``Q''..............  41 deg.12'06.5'' N.........  072 deg.53'50.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``R''..............  41 deg.12'09.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'43.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
        (3) Sector 3: The Lighthouse (LH) Point Reach Area includes all waters within the following points:         
    PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
    PT ``U''..............  41 deg.16'18.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  LH Pt Reach.                  
    PT ``V''..............  41 deg.16'19.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'45.0'' W........  Buoy 15.                      
        (4) Sector 4: The New Haven Reach Area includes all waters within the following points:                     
    PT ``W''..............  41 deg.16'56.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  Buoy 20.                      
    PT ``U''..............  41 deg.16'18.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  LH Pt Reach.                  
    
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    PT ``V''..............  41 deg.16'19.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'45.0'' W........  Buoy 15.                      
    PT ``X''..............  41 deg.16'45.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'48.0'' W........  Buoy 17.                      
    PT ``Y''..............  41 deg.17'49.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'18.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
    PT ``Z''..............  41 deg.17'54.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'36.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
        (5) Sector 5: The New Haven Long Wharf Area includes all waters within the following points:                
    PT ``L''..............  41 deg.17'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'54.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``M''..............  41 deg.17'25.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'41.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``N''..............  41 deg.17'29.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'40.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``O''..............  41 deg.17'41.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'00.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
        (6) Sector 6: The Barge Staging Operation Area is where barges carrying fireworks will loiter prior to      
     fireworks events. This sector will include all waters within the following points:                             
    PT ``F''..............  41 deg.13'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
    PT ``G''..............  41 deg.13'16.0'' N.........  072 deg.56'32.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
    PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
    PT ``C''..............  41 deg.14'23.5'' N.........  072 deg.55'03.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    PT ``D''..............  41 deg.13'43.5'' N.........  072 deg.57'21.0'' W........  Sail.                         
        (7) Sector 7: The Fireworks (Barge) Launch Area includes all waters within the following points:            
    PT ``F5''.............  41 deg.16'13.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'21.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    PT ``F6''.............  41 deg.16'07.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'51.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    PT ``F7''.............  41 deg.16'52.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'56.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    PT ``F8''.............  41 deg.17'00.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'22.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
        (8) Sector 8: The Fireworks Launch (Bradley PT, West Haven CT) Area includes all waters within the following
     points:                                                                                                        
    PT ``F1''.............  41 deg.15'06.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'41.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
    PT ``F2''.............  41 deg.14'49.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'30.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
    PT ``F3''.............  41 deg.14'59.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'02.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
    PT ``F4''.............  41 deg.15'17.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'14.0'' W........  Fireworks land.               
        (9) Sector 9: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                          
    PT ``Z''..............  41 deg.17'54.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'36.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
    PT ``N''..............  41 deg.17'29.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'40.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``O''..............  41 deg.17'41.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'00.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
        (10) Sector 10: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
    PT ``A''..............  41 deg.17'54.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'36.0'' W........  NH Reach.                     
    PT ``B''..............  41 deg.17'29.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'40.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``V''..............  41 deg.17'41.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'00.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``F6''.............  41 deg.16'07.5'' N.........  072 deg.54'51.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    PT ``F7''.............  41 deg.16'52.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'56.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    PT ``F8''.............  41 deg.17'00.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'22.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    PT ``M''..............  41 deg.17'25.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'41.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
    PT ``L''..............  41 deg.17'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'54.0'' W........  Long Wharf.                   
        (11) Sector 11: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
    PT ``H''..............  41 deg.14'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'40.0'' W........  Morgan Point.                 
    PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``U''..............  41 deg.16'18.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'39.0'' W........  LH Pt Reach.                  
    PT ``F5''.............  41 deg.16'13.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'21.0'' W........  Fireworks brg.                
    Note: Sector 11 has numerous shallow water areas within its boundaries. Spectator craft using this section      
     should proceed with extreme caution.                                                                           
        (12) Sector 12: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
    PT ``K''..............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  073 deg.01'13.0'' W........  Pond Point.                   
    PT ``A1''.............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  37' Depth.                    
    PT ``F''..............  41 deg.13'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
    PT ``D''..............  41 deg.13'43.5'' N.........  072 deg.57'21.0'' W........  Sail.                         
    PT ``E''..............  41 deg.14'48.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'54.0'' W........  Prospect Beach.               
        (13) Sector 13: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
    PT ``F''..............  41 deg.13'33.0'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
    PT ``G''..............  41 deg.13'16.0'' N.........  072 deg.56'32.0'' W........  West Break Wall.              
    PT ``T''..............  41 deg.14'03.0'' N.........  072 deg.55'06.0'' W........  Buoy 07.                      
    PT ``Q''..............  41 deg.12'06.5'' N.........  072 deg.53'50.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``A1''.............  41 deg.12'14.9'' N.........  072 deg.57'23.0'' W........  37' Depth.                    
        (14) Sector 14: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
    PT ``H''..............  41 deg.14'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'40.0'' W........  Morgan Point.                 
    PT ``J''..............  41 deg.12'31.0'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Townsend Ledge.               
    PT ``R''..............  41 deg.12'09.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'43.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
    PT ``S''..............  41 deg.14'04.0'' N.........  072 deg.54'59.0'' W........  NH Channel.                   
        (15) Sector 15: This Spectator Area includes all waters within the following points:                        
    PT ``A2''.............  41 deg.14'45.4'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Bradford Cove.                
    PT ``J''..............  41 deg.12'31.0'' N.........  072 deg.51'46.0'' W........  Townsend Ledge.               
    PT ``H''..............  41 deg.14'32.0'' N.........  072 deg.53'40.0'' W........  Morgan Point.                 
        (c) Enforcement Schedule. The sectors in paragraph (b) of this section will be enforced as set out in Table 
     100.35T01-033.                                                                                                 
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                Table 100.35T01-033--Sector Enforcement Schedule            
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      Date and                                                              
       sector                          Time                         Status  
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    July 1,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--7:59 a.m............................  Open.     
        1.......  8:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  12:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m.........................  Open.     
        2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 2,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--9:59 a.m............................  Open.     
        1.......  10:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  4:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        2.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        2.......  3:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
        2.......  7:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        3.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        3.......  3:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
        3.......  7:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        4.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        4.......  3:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
        4.......  8:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        5.......  Midnight--2:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        5.......  3:00 p.m.--5:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
        5.......  5:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        6-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 3,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
        1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 4,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1-2.....  All day.......................................  Open.     
        3.......  Midnight--4:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        3.......  5:00 p.m.--6:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
        3.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        4-5.....  All day.......................................  Open.     
        6.......  Midnight--4:59 a.m............................  Open.     
        6.......  5:00 a.m.--6:00 p.m...........................  Closed.   
        6.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        7.......  Midnight--4:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        7.......  5:00 p.m.--11:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        7.......  11:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m.........................  Open.     
        8.......  Midnight--7:59 p.m............................  Open.     
        8.......  8:00 p.m.--11:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        8.......  11:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m.........................  Open.     
        9-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 5,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
        1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 6,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
        1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 7,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--11:59 a.m...........................  Open.     
        1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 8,                                                                 
     1995:                                                                  
        1.......  Midnight--11:59 p.m...........................  Open.     
        1.......  12:00 noon--6:00 p.m..........................  Closed.   
        1.......  6:01 p.m.--11:59 p.m..........................  Open.     
        2-15....  All day.......................................  Open.     
    July 9,       All day.......................................  Open.     
     1995: All                                                              
     sectors.                                                               
    July 10,      All day.......................................  Open.     
     1995: All                                                              
     sectors.                                                               
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        (d) Special local regulations.
        (1) Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Long Island Sound reserves 
    the right to delay, modify, or cancel any marine event within the 
    regulated area as conditions or circumstances require.
        (2) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain in a closed 
    sector of the regulated area unless participating in the event or 
    unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander. Spectator 
    vessels are required to remain out of all closed sectors within the 
    regulated area, in accordance with the established Sector Enforcement 
    Schedule.
        (3) Commercial towing vessels will not be allowed to operate in any 
    closed sector unless expressly authorized by the patrol commander.
        (4) Vessels awaiting passage through the regulated area will be 
    required to wait outside established sectors when closed. A Coast Guard 
    patrol vessel will be stationed along each boundary of the closed 
    sectors. Vessels will not be allowed to transit, enter, cross, or 
    remain in sectors when closed.
        (5) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of 
    the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Long Island Sound or the 
    designated on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include 
    commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon 
    hearing five or more blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the 
    operator of a vessel shall stop immediately, then proceed as directed. 
    Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel 
    operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.
        (e) Effective period. This section is effective from Thursday, July 
    1, 1995, to Monday, July 10, 1995, at the times indicated in paragraph 
    (c) of this section unless otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local 
    Notice to Mariners and a notice in the Federal Register.
    
        Dated: June 21, 1995.
    J. L. Linnon,
    Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
    [FR Doc. 95-16284 Filed 6-28-95; 3:39 pm]
    BILLING CODE 4910-14-M
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
7/10/1995
Published:
06/30/1995
Department:
Transportation Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Temporary final rule.
Document Number:
95-16284
Dates:
This regulation is effective from July 1-July 10, 1995, at times prescribed in paragraph (c) of Sec. 100.35 T01-033.
Pages:
34152-34157 (6 pages)
Docket Numbers:
CGD01-95-033
PDF File:
95-16284.pdf
CFR: (1)
33 CFR 100.35T01-033