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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 100

RIN ID: RIN 1625-AA08

CGD ID: [CGD05-04-157]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Regattas and marine parades:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of implementation of regulation.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations at 33 CFR 100.515 during the 190th Defender's Day Celebration fireworks display to be held September 11, 2004, over the waters of the Patapsco River at Baltimore, Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway and expected
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vessel congestion during the fireworks display. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of spectators and vessels transiting the event area.

SUMMARY: Patapsco River, MD: marine events,


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Society of the War of 1812, the City of Baltimore and the National Park Service will cosponsor the 190th Defender's Day Celebration fireworks display on September 11, 2004 over the waters of the Patapsco River, Baltimore, Maryland. The fireworks display will be launched from a barge positioned within the regulated area. A fleet of spectator vessels is expected to gather nearby to view the aerial display. In order to ensure the safety of spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.515 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.515, a vessel may not enter the regulated area unless it receives permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a navigable channel.

In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and area newspapers, so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.

Dated: August 18, 2004.
Ben R. Thomason, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 0419803 Filed 83004; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Ronald Houck, Marine Information Specialist, Commander, Coast Guard Activities Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 212261971, at (410) 5762674.


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