2016-15503. Safety Zones; Duluth Fourth Fest, Duluth, MN

AGENCY:

Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION:

Notice of enforcement of regulation.

SUMMARY:

The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety Zone for the Duluth Fourth Fest fireworks display in Duluth, MN July 4, 2016. This action is necessary to protect spectators during the Duluth Fourth Fest Fireworks show. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or his designated on-scene representative.

DATES:

The regulations in 33 CFR 165.943(b) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on July 4, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have questions about this notice of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade John Mack, Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone [phone], email [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the annual Duluth Fourth Fest fireworks display in 33 CFR 165.943(a)(3) from 9:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. July 4, 2016. This safety zone will include all U.S. navigable waters of the Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section within a 840 foot radius of position 46°46′14″ N., 092°06′16″ W. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or his designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port's designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.943 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 the enforcement of this safety zone via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

Dated: June 24, 2016.

A.H. Moore, Jr.,

Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Duluth.