98-17650. Special Local Regulations; Head of the Ohio, Allegheny River Mile 0.0-3.3

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 127 (Thursday, July 2, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17650]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD08-98-034]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Head of the Ohio, Allegheny River Mile 
0.0-3.3

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of implementation.

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SUMMARY: This notice implements 33 CFR 100.201, ``Annual marine events 
within the Second Coast Guard District'', Table One, number 79, listed 
as ``Head of the Ohio''. 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 on October 3, 1998 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Implementation of 
section 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 79) is necessary to provide for the 
safety of life on navigable waters during the event.

DATES: 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 79) is effective from 7 a.m. until 6 
p.m. on October 3, 1998.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Head of the Ohio is a river festival 
sponsored by the Pittsburgh Mercy Foundation. 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. 98-17650 Filed 7-1-98; 8:45 am]
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