2011-2863. Safety Zones; Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Fireworks Events  

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    AGENCY:

    Coast Guard, DHS.

    ACTION:

    Notice of proposed rulemaking.

    SUMMARY:

    The Coast Guard proposes to amend the listing of permanent safety zones to ensure public safety during annual firework displays at various locations in the Eleventh Coast Guard District. These amendments will standardize the safety zone language, update listed events, delete events that are no longer occurring, add new unlisted annual fireworks events to the regulations, and standardize the format for all tables in these four sections. When these safety zones are activated, and thus subject to enforcement, this rule would limit the movement of vessels within the established firework display area.

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    DATES:

    Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before March 11, 2011. Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on or before March 1, 2011.

    ADDRESSES:

    You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2009-0559 using any one of the following methods:

    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

    (2) Fax: 202-493-2251.

    (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.

    (4) Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.

    To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or e-mail Lieutenant Junior Grade Lucas Mancini, Eleventh Coast Guard District Prevention Division, Waterways Management Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 510-437-3801 e-mail Lucas.W.Mancini@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided.

    Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking (USCG-2009-0559), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via http://www.regulations.gov,, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.

    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,, click on the “submit a comment” box, which will then become highlighted in blue. In the “Document Type” drop down menu select “Proposed Rule” and insert “USCG-2009-0559” in the “Keyword” box. Click “Search” then click on the balloon shape in the “Actions” column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81/2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change the rule based on your comments.

    Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,, click on the “read comments” box, which will then become highlighted in blue. In the “Keyword” box insert “USCG-2009-0559” and click “Search.” Click the “Open Docket Folder” in the “Actions” column. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket Management Facility.

    Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

    Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a request for one using one of the four methods specified under ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal Register.

    For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the public meeting, contact Lieutenant Junior Grade Lucas Mancini at the telephone number or email address indicated under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.

    Basis and Purpose

    Firework displays are held annually on a recurring basis on the navigable waters within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. Many of the annual firework events requiring safety zones do not currently reflect changes in actual dates and other required information. These safety zones are necessary to provide for the safety of the crew, spectators, participants of the event, participating vessels, and other users and vessels of the waterway from the hazards associated with firework displays. This proposed rule will also provide the public current information on safety zone locations, size, and length of time the zones will be active.

    The effect of these proposed safety zones will be to restrict general navigation in the vicinity of the events, from the start of each event until the conclusion of that event. These areas will be patrolled at the discretion of the Coast Guard. Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area. These regulations are needed to keep spectators and vessels a safe distance away from the firework displays to ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and transiting vessels.

    33 CFR 165.1191 has not been updated recently and Section 165.1123, 165.1124, and 165.1125 need to be added to include In addition, information for those events that continue to occur has changed in some cases and requires updating. Also, there are minor corrections required in the regulatory text. Finally, amending the text will createStart Printed Page 7133

    Discussion of Proposed Rule

    The Coast Guard is proposing to revise 33 CFR 165.1191, and add 33 CFR 165.1123, 165.1124, 165.1125. These amendments are necessary to provide the public with current information on the annual firework displays occurring within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. 33 CFR 165.1191 will be revised to conform existing regulatory language for regulations establishing permanent safety zones for annual firework events within the Eleventh Coast Guard District. Additionally, the Coast Guard proposes to add 33 CFR 165.1123, 165.1124, and 165.1125 to establish safety zones for annual firework events in two Southern California Captain of the Port Zones and on the Colorado River between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona).

    Table 1 for each of the listed sections will be updated or added as follows: update with current information existing events, add previously unlisted events, and delete listed events that the Coast Guard has been unable to verify as continuing.

    Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

    Regulatory Planning and Review

    This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order.

    We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. This rule is not a significant regulatory action because the regulations exist for a limited period of time on a limited portion of the waterways. Furthermore, individuals and vessels desiring to use the affected portion of the waterways may seek permission from the Patrol Commander to use the affected areas.

    Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term “small entities” comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.

    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. We expect this proposed rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be small entities: Owners and operators of vessels intending to fish, sightsee, transit, or anchor in the waters affected by these safety zones. These regulations will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for several reasons: Small vessel traffic will be able to pass safely around the area and vessels engaged in event activities, sightseeing and commercial fishing have ample space outside of the area governed by the special local regulations to engage in these activities. Small entities and the maritime public will be advised of implementation of the safety zone via public notice to mariners or notice of implementation published in the Federal Register.

    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it.

    Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact Lieutenant Junior Grade Lucas Mancini, Eleventh Coast Guard District Prevention Division, Waterways Management Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 510-437-3801 e-mail Lucas.W.Mancini@uscg.mil. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

    Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).

    Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for federalism.

    Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

    Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.

    Civil Justice Reform

    This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

    Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children.

    Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.Start Printed Page 7134

    Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a “significant energy action” under that order because it is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.

    Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.

    This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

    Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.

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    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    • Harbors
    • Marine safety
    • Navigation (water)
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
    • Security measures
    • Waterways
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    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

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    PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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    2. Add § 165.1123 with the following:

    Southern California Annual Firework Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone.

    (a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the event.

    (b) Regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.

    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.”

    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so.

    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.

    Table 1 to § 165.1123

    [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]

    1. San Diego, CA POPS Fireworks Display
    SponsorFireworks America.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateFriday/Saturday/Sunday Last weekend of June through first weekend of September.
    LocationSan Diego Bay South Embarcadero.
    Regulated Area800-foot radius safety zone around tug/barge combination.
    2. Fourth of July Fireworks, Mission Bay
    SponsorMission Bay 4th of July Fireworks.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 3rd and 4th.
    LocationMission Bay/Paradise Point and Sail Bay, CA.
    Regulated Area800-foot radius safety zone around tug/barge combination.
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    3. Coronado Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorCoronado, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationGlorietta Bay, CA.
    Regulated AreaAll navigable waters of San Diego Bay in San Diego, CA within a 1200 foot radius of the fireworks barge located at approximately 32°40′41″ N, 117°10′11″ W. Note: This will result in no through vessel traffic of Glorietta Bay for the duration of the fireworks display.
    4. San Diego Parade of Lights Fireworks Display
    SponsorGreater Shelter Island Association.
    Event DescriptionBoat Parade.
    DateLate December.
    LocationSan Diego Harbor.
    Regulated AreaThe northern portion of the San Diego Main Ship Channel from Seaport Village to the Shelter Island Basin.

    3. Add § 165.1124 to read as follows:

    Annual Firework Events on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona).

    (a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the event.

    (b) Regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.

    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.”

    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so.

    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.

    Table 1 to § 165.1124

    [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]

    1. Avi Resort & Casino Memorial Day Fireworks
    SponsorAvi Resort & Casino.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSunday before Memorial Day.
    LocationLaughlin, NV.
    Regulated AreaRiver closure from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The safety zone includes all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W; 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′15″ W; along the shoreline to 35°00′50″ N, 114°38′13″ W; 35°00′49″ N, 114°38′18″ W; along the shoreline to 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W.
    2. Rockets over the River
    SponsorLaughlin Tourism Committee.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateFirst week in July.
    LocationLaughlin, NV.
    Regulated AreaThe temporary safety zone is specifically defined as all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′15″ W; 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′07″ W; along the shoreline to 35°09′25″ N, 114°34′09″ W; 35°09′06″ N, 114°34′17″ W; along the shoreline to 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′15″ W.
    3. Avi Resort & Casino Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorAvi Resort & Casino.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
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    DateFirst week in July.
    LocationLaughlin, NV.
    Regulated AreaRiver closure from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The safety zone includes all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W; 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′14″ W; along the shoreline to 35°00′50″ N, 114°38′13″ W; 35°00′49″ N, 114°38′18″ W; along the shoreline to 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W.
    4. Avi Resort & Casino Labor Day Fireworks
    SponsorAvi Resort & Casino.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSunday before Labor Day.
    LocationLaughlin, NV.
    Regulated AreaRiver closure from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The safety zone includes all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W; 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′15″ W; along the shoreline to 35°00′20″ N, 114°38′13″ W; 35°00′49″ N, 114°38′18″ W; along the shoreline to 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W.

    4. Add § 165.1125 to read as follows:

    Southern California Annual Firework Events for the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone.

    (a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the event.

    (b) Regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.

    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.”

    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so.

    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.

    Table 1 to § 165.1125

    [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]

    1. Cambria American Legion Post Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorCambria American Legion Post.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationShamel Beach, Cambria, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    2. LA County Dept of Beach and Harbors 4th of July Fireworks
    SponsorLos Angeles, CA County Dept of Beach and Harbors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationMain Ship Channel of Marina Del Rey, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Dana Point
    SponsorCity of Dana Point, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Dana Point Harbor, CA.
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    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    4. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Long Beach
    SponsorCity of Long Beach, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationLong Beach Harbor, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    5. Fourth of July Fireworks, Irvine Cove Community Association
    SponsorIrvine Cove Community Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Laguna Beach, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    6. Fourth of July Fireworks, Emerald Bay Community Association
    SponsorEmerald Bay Community Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Laguna Beach, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    7. Fourth of July Fireworks, Morro Bay CoC
    SponsorMorro Bay Chamber of Commerce.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Morro Bay State Park.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Catalina Island CoC
    SponsorCatalina Island Chamber of Commerce.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationAvalon Bay, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Santa Barbara
    SponsorCity of Santa Barbara, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationHarbor Entrance of Santa Barbara, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Faria
    SponsorCity of Faria, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Faria Beach, CA
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
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    11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Redondo Beach
    SponsorCity of Redondo Beach, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Redondo Beach, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of San Pedro
    SponsorCity of San Pedro, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOffshore Cabrillo Beach, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Cayucos
    SponsorCity of Cayucos, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationCayucos Pier.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.

    5. Revise § 165.1191 to read as follows:

    Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events.

    (a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the event.

    (b) Regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.

    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.”

    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so.

    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.

    Table 1 to § 165.1191

    [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]

    1. San Francisco Giants Fireworks Display
    SponsorSan Francisco Giants Baseball Team.
    Event DescriptionFireworks display in conjunction with baseball season home games.
    DateAll season home games at AT&T Park.
    Location1,000 feet off of Pier 48.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    2. KFOG KaBoom
    SponsorKFOG Radio, San Francisco, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    Start Printed Page 7139
    DateSecond or Third Saturday in May.
    Location1,200 feet off Candlestick Point, San Francisco, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka
    SponsorCity of Eureka, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationHumboldt Bay, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    4. Fourth of July Fireworks, Crescent City
    SponsorCrescent City, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationCrescent City Harbor.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    5. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Monterey
    SponsorCity of Monterey, CA: Recreation & Community Services Department.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationMonterey Bay, CA: East of Municipal Wharf #2.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    6. Light up the Sky Fireworks Display/Pillar Point Harbor Fireworks
    SponsorVarious sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationHalf Moon Bay, CA.
    Regulated AreaPillar Point Harbor within the area of navigable waters within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on the harbor break wall.
    7. Peninsula Fireworks Spectacular, Redwood City
    SponsorPeninsula Celebration Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationRedwood City, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    8. San Francisco Independence Day Fireworks Display
    SponsorThe City of San Francisco, CA and the Fisherman's Wharf Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    Location 1A barge located approximately 1000 feet off San Francisco Pier 39 at approximately 37°48′49″ N, 122°24′46″ W.
    Location 2The end of the San Francisco Municipal Pier at Aquatic Park at approximately 37°48′38″ N, 122°24′30″ W.
    Regulated Area 1100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    Regulated Area 2The area of navigable waters within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on the Municipal Pier.
    9. Jack London Square Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorJack London Square Business Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOakland Inner Harbor, CA.
    Start Printed Page 7140
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    10. Fourth of July Fireworks, Berkley Marina
    SponsorBerkeley Marina.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationBerkeley Pier, CA.
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on the Berkeley Pier.
    11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond
    SponsorCity of Richmond.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationRichmond Harbor, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito
    SponsorCity of Sausalito.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    Location1,000 feet off-shore from Sausalito, CA waterfront, north of Spinnaker Restaurant.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Martinez
    SponsorCity of Martinez.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationCarquinez Strait, CA.
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on a Martinez Marina Pier.
    14. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Antioch
    SponsorCity of Antioch.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationSan Joaquin River, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the moving fireworks display.
    15. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Pittsburg
    SponsorCity of Pittsburg.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationSuisun Bay, CA.
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on a Pittsburg Marina Pier.
    16. Independence Day Celebration, City of Stockton
    SponsorCity of Stockton.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationStockton, CA Deep Water Ship Channel.
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters from the Port of Stockton to Mcleod Lake; beginning at 37°57′06″ N, 121°19′35″ W, then north to 37°57′10″ N, 121°19′36″ W, then north-east 37°57′24″ N, 121°17′35″ W, south-west 37°57′15″ N, 121°17′41″ W, then south-east 37°57′14″ N, 121°17′31″ W, and then back to the beginning point.
    17. Hilton Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorHilton Corporation.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationSan Joaquin River, near Venice Island, CA.
    Start Printed Page 7141
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    18. Fourth of July Fireworks Display, Tahoe City, CA
    SponsorTahoe City Rotary.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOff-shore from Common Beach, Tahoe City, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    19. Fourth of July Fireworks Display, Glenbrook, NV
    SponsorGlenbrook Community Homeowners Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOff-shore Glenbrook Beach, NV.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    20. Independence Day Fireworks, Kings Beach, CA
    SponsorNorth Tahoe Business Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Displays.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationOff-shore from Kings Beach, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    21. “Lights on the Lake” Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationOff South Lake Tahoe, CA near the NV Border.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    22. Red, White, and Tahoe Blue Fireworks, Incline Village, NV
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    Location500-1,000 feet off Incline Village, NV in Crystal Bay.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    23. Independence Day Fireworks Display, Homewood, CA
    SponsorWestshore Café.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationHomewood, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    24. “Labor Day Fireworks Display” South Lake Tahoe, CA
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateLabor Day.
    LocationOff South Lake Tahoe, California near the Nevada Border.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    Start Printed Page 7142
    25. Fleet Week Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSecond Friday and Saturday in October.
    Location1,000 feet off Pier 3, San Francisco, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    26. Monte Foundation Fireworks
    SponsorMonte Foundation Fireworks.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSecond Saturday in October.
    LocationSea Cliff State Beach Pier in Aptos, CA.
    Regulated Area1000-foot safety zone around the navigable waters of the Sea Cliff State Beach Pier.
    27. Rio Vista Bass Derby Fireworks
    SponsorRio Vista Chamber of Commerce.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSecond Saturday in October.
    Location500 feet off Rio Vista, CA waterfront.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    28. San Francisco New Years Eve Fireworks Display
    SponsorCity of San Francisco.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateNew Years Eve, December 31st.
    Location1,000 feet off Pier 2, San Francisco, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    29. Sacramento New Years Eve Fireworks Display
    SponsorSacramento Convention and Visitors' Bureau.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateNew Years Eve, December 31st.
    LocationNear Tower Bridge, Sacramento River.
    Regulated AreaThe navigable waters of the Sacramento River surrounding the shore-based launch locations between two lines drawn 1,000 feet south of Tower Bridge, and 1,000 feet north of the I Street Bridge.
    Start Signature

    Dated: December 21, 2010.

    J.R. Castillo,

    Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.

    End Signature End Part End Supplemental Information

    [FR Doc. 2011-2863 Filed 2-8-11; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

Document Information

Published:
02/09/2011
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Document Number:
2011-2863
Dates:
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before March 11, 2011. Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on or before March 1, 2011.
Pages:
7131-7142 (12 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. USCG-2009-0559
RINs:
1625-AA00: Safety Zone Regulations
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/1625-AA00/safety-zone-regulations
Topics:
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways
PDF File:
2011-2863.pdf
CFR: (4)
33 CFR 165.1123
33 CFR 165.1124
33 CFR 165.1125
33 CFR 165.1191