98-17368. Special Local Regulations; City of Pittsburgh Independence Eve Celebration Allegheny River Mile 0.0-0.5, Monongehela River Mile 0.0- 0.2 and Ohio River Mile 0.0-0.9

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17368]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD08-98-035]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; City of Pittsburgh Independence Eve 
Celebration Allegheny River Mile 0.0-0.5, Monongehela River Mile 0.0-
0.2 and Ohio River Mile 0.0-0.9

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements the special local regulations of 33 CFR 
100.201, ``Annual marine events within the Second Coast Guard 
District'', Table One, number 15, listed as ``City of Pittsburgh 
Independence Eve Celebration.'' In 1996, the Second Coast Guard 
District was disestablished, and the Eighth District boundaries were 
expanded to include the prior Second District area of responsibility. 
The Eight District Commander now exercises authority over the combined 
geographical region. 61 FR 29958 (June 13, 1996). This event will be 
held on July 4, 1998 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Implementation of 
Sec. 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 15) is necessary to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waters during the event.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 15) is effective from 7 p.m. until 12 
p.m. on July 4, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT T.J. Ferring, Marine Safety Office, 
Pittsburgh, PA, Tel:[phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Pittsburgh Independence Eve 
Celebration is an annual river festival sponsored by Citiparks. These 
special local regulations permit the Coast Guard to control vessel 
traffic in order to ensure the safety of spectators and participants. 
Spectators will be able to view the event from areas designated by the 
sponsor. Non-participating vessels will be able to transit the area 
during breaks between scheduled events.

    Dated: June 11, 1998.
A.L. Gerfin, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 8th Coast Guard Dist. Acting.
[FR Doc. 98-17368 Filed 6-29-98; 8:45 am]
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