97-21358. Special Local Regulations; Steubenville Regatta, Steubenville, Ohio

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 13, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 43284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-21358]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD08-97-024]
RIN 2115-AE46


Special Local Regulations; Steubenville Regatta, Steubenville, 
Ohio

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'' for the ``Steubenville Regatta.'' 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, 
No. 35). 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 in Steubenville, Ohio at 
Ohio River mile 65.0-67.0 from August 15-17, 1997. Implementation of 
section 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, No. 35) is necessary to provide for 
the safety of life on navigable waters during the event.

EFFECTIVE DATES: Section 33 CFR 100.201 (Table One, No. 35) is 
effective on the following dates/times:

8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on August 15, 1997
8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on August 16, 1997
8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on August 17, 1997

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

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: July 29, 1997.
T.W. Josiah,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 97-21358 Filed 8-12-97; 8:45 am]
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