98-17649. Special Local Regulations; Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta 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 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: 98-17649]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[GCD08-98-033]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta 
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 47, listed as ``Pittsburgh Three Rivers 
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 30 July to 2 August 
1998 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Implementation of section 33 CFR 
100.201 (Table One, 47) is necessary to provide for the safety of life 
on navigable waters during the event.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 47) is effective on the following 
dates/times: 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on July 30, 1998; 8 a.m. until 11 
p.m. on July 31, 1998; 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on August 01, 1998; 8 a.m. 
until 9 p.m. on August 02, 1998.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is an 
annual river festival sponsored by Three Rivers Regatta 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. 98-17649 Filed 7-1-98; 8:45 am]
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