98-17648. Special Local Regulations; Steubenville Regatta, Ohio River Mile 65.0-67.0

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 127 (Thursday, July 2, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17648]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD08-98-032]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Steubenville Regatta, Ohio River Mile 
65.0-67.0

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements 33 CFR 100.210, ``Annual marine events 
within the Second Coast Guard District'', Table One, number 35, listed 
as the ``10th Annual Steubenville Regatta''. 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 Eighth District Commander now exercises authority 
over the combined geographical region. 61 FR 29958 (June 13, 1996). 
This event will be held from August 7 through 9, 1998 in Steubenville, 
Ohio. Implementation of section 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 35) is 
necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during 
the event.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 35) is effective on the following 
dates/times: Aug 7, 1998 from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m.; Aug 8, 1998 from 8 
a.m. until 11 p.m.; and Aug 9, 1998 from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
LT T.J. Ferring, Marine Safety Office Pittsburgh, PA Tel: (412) 644-
5808.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Steubenville Regatta is an annual river 
festival sponsored by the Steubenville Regatta and Racing Association, 
Inc. 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. 98-17648 Filed 7-1-98; 8:45 am]
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