(a) The Commander of a Coast Guard District or Captain of the Port (COTP) as authorized by 33 CFR 1.05-1(i), after approving plans for the holding of a regatta or marine parade within his or her district or zone, is authorized to promulgate such special local regulations as he or she deems necessary to insure safety of life on the navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the approved regatta or marine parade. Such regulations may include a restriction on, or control of, the movement of vessels through a specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the regatta or marine parade.
(b) The Commander of a Coast Guard District or COTP as authorized by 33 CFR 1.05-1(i), after approving plans for the holding of a regatta or marine parade upon the navigable waters within his or her district or zone, and promulgating special regulations thereto, must give the public full and adequate notice of the dates of the regatta or marine parade, together with full and complete information of the special local regulations, if there be such. Such notice should be published in the local notices to mariners.
(c) The special local regulations referred to in paragraph (a) of this section, when issued and published by the Commander of a Coast Guard District or COTP as authorized by 33 CFR 1.05-1(i), must have the status of regulations issued pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of the act of April 28, 1908, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1233). [USCG-2009-0416, 74 FR 27438, June 10, 2009] Sec. 100.35T01-0125 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone.
(a) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 100.35 as well as the following regulations apply to the marine events listed in Table to Sec. 100.35T01-0125.
(b) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced on the dates and times listed for each event in Table to Sec. 100.35T01-0125.
(c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
Designated Representative. A ``designated representative'' is any commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Long Island Sound, to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. While members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will not serve as the designated representative, they may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
(d) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas shall contact the COTP at 203-468-4401 (Sector Long Island Sound command center) or the designated representative via VHF channel 16.
(e) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without the COTP or designated representative approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed or 6 knots, whichever is slower, and operate in a manner which will not endanger event participants or other crafts in the event.
(f) The COTP or designated representative may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel must come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(g) The COTP or designated representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this section at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property.
(h) The additional stipulations listed in Table to Sec. 100.35T01-0125 also apply for the event in which they are listed.
Table to Sec. 100.35T01-0125------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------1 Jones Beach Air Show............... Date: May 21
through 24, 2015.
Time: (1) The
``No Entry Area'' will be
enforced each day from the start
of the air show until 30 minutes
after it concludes.
(2) The ``Slow/No Wake Area''
and the ``No Southbound
Traffic Area'' will be
enforced each day for 6 hours
after the air show concludes.
Location: ``No
Entry Area'': Waters of the
Atlantic Ocean off Jones Beach
State Park, Wantagh, NY
contained within the following
described area; Beginning in
approximate position
40[deg]34[min]54[sec] N,
073[deg]33[min]21[sec] W, then
running east along the shoreline
of Jones Beach State Park to
approximate position
40[deg]35[min]53[sec] N,
073[deg]28[min]48[sec] W; then
running south to a position in
the Atlantic Ocean off of Jones
Beach at approximate position
40[deg]35[min]05[sec] N,
073[deg]28[min]34[sec] W; then
running West to approximate
position 40[deg]33[min]15[sec]
N, 073[deg]33[min]09[sec] W;
then running North to the point
of origin.
``Slow/No Wake Area'': All
navigable waters between
Meadowbrook State Parkway and
Wantagh State Parkway and
contained within the
following area. Beginning in
approximate position
40[deg]35[min]49.01[sec] N
73[deg]32[min]33.63[sec] W
then north along the
Meadowbrook State Parkway to
its intersection with Merrick
Road in approximate position
40[deg]39[min]14.00[sec] N
73[deg]34[min]00.76[sec] W
then east along Merrick Road
to its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
approximate position
40[deg]39[min]51.32[sec] N
73[deg]30[min]43.36[sec] W
then south along the Wantagh
State Parkway to its
intersection with Ocean
Parkway in approximate
position
40[deg]35[min]47.30[sec] N
73[deg]30[min]29.17[sec] W
then west along Ocean Parkway
to its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway at
the point of origin in
approximate position
40[deg]35[min]49.01[sec] N
73[deg]32[min]33.63[sec] W.
``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable waters
of Zach's Bay south of the
line connecting a point near
the western entrance to
Zach's Bay in approximate
position
40[deg]36[min]29.20[sec] N,
073[deg]29[min]22.88[sec] W
and a point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
approximate position
40[deg]36[min]16.53[sec] N,
073[deg]28[min]57.26[sec] W.2 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks... Date: July 4,
2015.
Rain Date:
July 5, 2015.
Time: 9 p.m.
to 10:25 p.m.
``No Entry
Area'': All waters off of Jones
Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY
within a 1000 foot radius of the
launch platform in approximate
position
40[deg]34[min]56.68[sec] N,
073[deg]30[min]31.19[sec] W (NAD
83).]
``Slow/No Wake Area'': All
navigable waters between
Meadowbrook State Parkway and
Wantagh State Parkway and
contained within the
following area. Beginning in
approximate position
40[deg]35[min]49.01[sec] N
73[deg]32[min]33.63[sec] W
then north along the
Meadowbrook State Parkway to
its intersection with Merrick
Road in approximate position
40[deg]39[min]14.00[sec] N
73[deg]34[min]00.76[sec] W
then east along Merrick Road
to its intersection with
Wantagh State Parkway in
approximate position
40[deg]39[min]51.32[sec] N
73[deg]30[min]43.36[sec] W
then south along the Wantagh
State Parkway to its
intersection with Ocean
Parkway in approximate
position
40[deg]35[min]47.30[sec] N
73[deg]30[min]29.17[sec] W
then west along Ocean Parkway
to its intersection with
Meadowbrook State Parkway at
the point of origin in
approximate position
40[deg]35[min]49.01[sec] N
73[deg]32[min]33.63[sec] W.
``No Southbound Traffic
Area'': All navigable waters
of Zach's Bay south of the
line connecting a point near
the western entrance to
Zach's Bay in approximate
position
40[deg]36[min]29.20[sec] N,
073[deg]29[min]22.88[sec] W
and a point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
approximate position
40[deg]36[min]16.53[sec] N,
073[deg]28[min]57.26[sec] W.3 Kayak For Camp..................... Date: July 11,
2015.
Time: 4:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: The
regulated area includes all
navigable waterways of Norwalk
Harbor, Norwalk, CT within 100
yards of the two regatta
courses.
Course one begins at a point
on land near Harbor View
Beach, Norwalk, CT at
position
41[deg]05[min]00[sec];
073[deg]23[min]55.80[sec] W
and then west to a point in
Norwalk Harbor at position
41[deg]04[min]56.44[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]07.80[sec] W
and then south to point in
Norwalk Harbor near Green
Buoy 15 at position
41[deg]04[min]50.16[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]07.20[sec] W
and then south to a point in
Norwalk Harbor near Green
Buoy 13 at position
41[deg]04[min]40.86[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]90.00[sec] W
and the south west to a point
in Norwalk Harbor near NRG
Norwalk at position
41[deg]04[min]12.24[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]30.00[sec] W
and then south west to a
point in Long Island Sound
near Tavern Island at
position 41[deg]03[min]
29.94[sec] N;
073[deg]25[min]35.00[sec] W
and then south west to a
point in Long Island Sound
near green buoy 1A at
position 41[deg]02[min]
55.26[sec] N;
073[deg]26[min]15.60[sec] W
and then south west to a
point in Long Island Sound
near Green's Ledge Light at
position
41[deg]02[min]28.62[sec] N;
073[deg]26[min]43.80[sec] W
and then east to a point in
Long Island Sound near
Green's Ledge Light at
position
41[deg]02[min]26.88[sec] N;
073[deg]26[min]35.40[sec] W
and then north to a point in
Long Island Sound at position
41[deg]02[min]55.26[sec] N;
073[deg]26[min] 15.60[sec] W
and then north back to point
of origin.
Course two begins at a point
on land near Harbor View
Beach, Norwalk, CT at
position
41[deg]05[min]00.00[sec];
073[deg]23[min]55.80[sec] W
and then west to a point in
Norwalk Harbor at position
41[deg]04[min]56.44[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]07.80[sec] W
and then south to point in
Norwalk Harbor near Green
Buoy 15 at position
41[deg]04[min]50.16[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]07.20[sec] W
and then south to a point in
Norwalk Harbor near Green
Buoy 13 at position
41[deg]04[min]40.86[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]90.00[sec] W
and the south west to a point
in Norwalk Harbor near NRG
Norwalk at position
41[deg]04[min]12.24[sec] N;
073[deg]24[min]30.00[sec] W
and then west to a point in
Long Island Sound near Tavern
Island at position
41[deg]03[min]49.56[sec] N;
073[deg]25[min]22.80[sec] W
and the south to a point in
Long Island Sound near Tavern
Island at position
41[deg]03[min]35.46[sec] N;
073[deg]25[min]27.00[sec] W
and then south east to a
point in Long Island Sound
near Tavern Island at
position
41[deg]03[min]32.76[sec] N;
073[deg]25[min]19.20[sec] W
and then north east to the
point of origin (NAD 83).
Additional
stipulations: Vessel speed in
the regulated area is restricted
to no wake speed or 6 knots,
whichever is slower.4 Fran Schnarr Open Water Date: July 12,
Championship. 2015.
Time: 7:45
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: All
waters of Northport Bay,
Huntington, NY within the area
with the point of origin in
Northport Bay at position
40[deg]54[min]25.8[sec] N
073[deg]24[min]28.8[sec] W and
then east to a point in
Northport Bay at position
40[deg]54[min]31.2[sec] N
073[deg]25[min]21.0[sec] W and
then south east to a point in
Northport Harbor at position
40[deg]54[min]45.0[sec] N
073[deg]23[min]36.6[sec] W and
then east to the point of origin
(NAD 83).5 Connecticut River Raft Race........ Date: July 25,
2015.
Time: 9:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: All
waters of the Connecticut River
near Middletown, CT between
Gildersleeve Island (Marker no.
99) 41[deg]36[min]02.13[sec] N
072[deg]37[min]22.71[sec] W and
Portland Riverside Marina
(Marker no. 88)
41[deg]33[min]38.30[sec] N
072[deg]37[min]36.53[sec] W (NAD
83).
Additional Stipulations:
Vessels must not anchor,
block, loiter, or impede the
transit of event participants
or official patrol vessels in
the regulated areas unless
authorized by COTP or
designated representative.6 Aquapalooza........................ Event type:
Regatta.
Date: July 26,
2015.
Time: 11:30
a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: All
navigable waters of Zach's Bay
south of the line connecting a
point near the western entrance
to Zach's Bay in approximate
position
40[deg]36[min]29.20[sec] N,
073[deg]29[min]22.88[sec] W and
a point near the eastern
entrance of Zach's Bay in
approximate position
40[deg]36[min]16.53[sec] N,
073[deg]28[min]57.26[sec] W.
Additional
stipulations: On July 26, 2015
from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. vessel
speed in the regulated area is
restricted to no wake speed or 6
knots, whichever is slower. On
July 26, 2015 from 3 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. vessels may only
transit the regulated area in
the northbound direction or
outbound direction.7 Riverhead Rocks Triathlon.......... Date: August
9, 2015.
Time: 6:20
a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Location: All
waters of the Peconic River,
Riverhead, NY within the area
bounded to the west by a line
connecting points at
40[deg]54[min]58.09[sec] N
072[deg]39[min]37.56[sec] W on
the northern bank and
40[deg]54[min]56.74[sec] N
072[deg]39[min]37.56[sec] W on
the southern bank and bounded to
the east by a line connecting
points at
40[deg]55[min]01.92[sec] N
072[deg]38[min]51.08[sec] W on
the northern bank and
40[deg]54[min]59.15[sec] N
072[deg]38[min]51.08[sec] W on
the southern bank (NAD 83).
8 Great Peconic Races................ Date:
September 20, 2015.
Time: 7:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: The
regulated area includes all U.S.
navigable waters of the Peconic
River, Shelter Island, NY, of
the Peconic River, Shelter
Island, NY, inside two areas.
The first area bound by a line
extending from a point on land
at Beach Point at position
41[deg]06[min]25.66[sec] N;
072[deg]20[min]04.95[sec] W and
then straight across the Peconic
River to a point on land near
Cleaves Point at position
41[deg]06[min]43.70[sec] N;
072[deg]20[min]31.99[sec] W and
then west along the shoreline to
a point on land near Brick Cove
Marina at position
41[deg]04[min]44.91[sec] N;
072[deg]23[min]06.25[sec] W and
then straight across the Peconic
River to a point on land near
Jennings Point at position
41[deg]04[min]20.46[sec] N;
072[deg]22[min]57.60[sec] W and
then east along the shoreline
back to the point of origin (NAD
83). The second area would be
bound by a line starting at a
point on land near West Neck
Point at position
41[deg]02[min]48.14[sec] N;
072[deg]20[min]19.34[sec] W and
then straight across the Peconic
River to a point on land near
Gleason Point at position
41[deg]02[min]04.91[sec] N;
072[deg]19[min]54.47[sec] W and
then east along the shoreline to
a point on land at position
41[deg]01[min]07.56[sec] N;
072[deg]17[min]53.34[sec] W and
the straight across the Peconic
River to a point on land near
Mashomack Point at position
41[deg]01[min]44.68[sec] N;
072[deg]16[min]54.87[sec] W and
then west along the shoreline
back to origin (NAD 83).
Additional stipulations:
Vessel speed in the regulated
area is restricted to no wake
speed or 6 knots, whichever
is slower. Recreational
vessels transiting in the
regulated area must yield
right-of-way for event
participant and event safety
craft and must follow
directions given by event
representatives during the
event. Commercial vessel will
have right-of-way over the
event participants, and event
safety craft.------------------------------------------------------------------------ [USCG-2015-0125, 80 FR 28180, May 18, 2015]
Effective Date Note: By USCG-2015-0125, 80 FR 28180, May 18, 2015, Sec. 100.35T-0125 was added, effective May 18, 2015 through Sept. 20, 2015. Sec. 100.35T05-0276 Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Potomac River, National Harbor Access Channel, MD.
(a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All waters of the Potomac River, within lines connecting the following positions: From 38[deg]47[min]35[sec] N, longitude 077[deg]02[min]22[sec] W, thence to latitude 38[deg]47[min]12[sec] N, longitude 077[deg]00[min]57[sec] W, and from latitude 38[deg]47[min]24[sec] N, longitude 077[deg]03[min]03[sec] W to latitude 38[deg]46[min]54[sec] N, longitude 077[deg]01[min]09[sec] W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.
(b) Definitions. (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U. S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.
(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U. S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.
(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and persons in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel or person in the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and persons in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel or person in the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the regulated area must first obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his designated representative. To seek permission to transit the area, the Captain of the Port Baltimore and his designated representatives can be contacted at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). All Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz).
(3) The Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Fifth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and issue a marine information broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. on July 8, 2012. [USCG-2012-0276, 77 FR 39632, July 5, 2012] Sec. 100.35T05-0482 Special Local Regulations for Marine Events, Wrightsville Channel; Wrightsville Beach, NC.
(a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within 550 yards north and south of the U.S. 74/76 Bascule Bridge, mile 283.1, latitude 34[deg]13'06'' North, longitude 077[deg]48'44'' West, at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.
(b) Definitions: (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.
(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
(3) Participant means all vessels participating in the ``Swim Harbor Island'' swim event under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.
(4) Spectator means all persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will control the movement of all vessels in the vicinity of the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel approaching the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in termination of voyage and citation for failure to comply.
(1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will control the movement of all vessels in the vicinity of the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel approaching the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in termination of voyage and citation for failure to comply.
(2) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may terminate the event, or the operation of any support vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies.
(3) Only participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area. Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage within the zone must request authorization from the Captain of the Port North Carolina or his designated representative by telephone at (910) 343-3882 or on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 16.
(4) All Coast Guard vessels enforcing the regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22 (157.1 MHz). The Coast Guard will issue marine information broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on September 29, 2012. [USCG-2012-0482, 77 FR 47522, 2012] Sec. 100.35T07-0297 Special Local Regulation, 50 Aniversario Balneario de Boqueron, Bahia de Boqueron; Boqueron, PR.
(a) Regulated Areas. The following regulated areas are established as a special local regulation. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.
(1) Race Area. All waters of the Bahia de Boqueron, Boqueron, Puerto Rico encompassed within an imaginary line connecting the following points: starting at Point 1 in position 18[deg]01.030[min] N, 67[deg]10.466[min] W; thence west to Point 2 in position 18[deg]01.048[min] N, 67[deg]10.535[min] W; thence southwest to Point 3 in position 18[deg]00.770[min] N, 67[deg]10.683[min] W; thence east to point 4 in position 18[deg]00.750[min] N, 67[deg]10.611[min] N; thence northwest back to origin. All persons and vessels, except those persons and vessels participating in the high-speed boat race, are prohibited from entering, transiting, anchoring, or remaining within the race area.
(2) Buffer Zone. All waters of the Bahia de Boqueron, Boqueron, Puerto Rico encompassed within an imaginary line connecting the following points: starting at Point 1 in position 18[deg]01.099[min] N, 67[deg]10.540[min] W; thence southwest to Point 2 in position 18[deg]00.756[min] N, 67[deg]10.731[min] W; thence east to Point 3 in position 18[deg]00.716[min] N, 67[deg]10.581[min] W; thence northeast to point 4 in position 18[deg]01.069[min] N, 67[deg]10.401[min] N; thence west back to origin. All persons and vessels except those persons and vessels enforcing the buffer zone are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the buffer zone, with the exception of authorized race participants transiting to or from the race area.
(3) Spectator Area. All waters of the Bahia de Boqueron excluding the race area and the buffer zone, encompassed within an imaginary line connecting the following points: starting at Point 1 in position 18[deg]00.977[min] N, 67[deg]10.392[min] W; thence southwest to Point 2 in position 18[deg]00.780[min] N, 67[deg]10.481[min] W; thence east to Point 3 in position 18[deg]00.780[min] N, 67[deg]10.464[min] W; thence northeast to Point 3 in position 18[deg]00.977[min] N, 67[deg]10.385[min] W; thence west back to origin. All persons and vessels are prohibited from traveling in excess of wake speed and anchoring within the spectator area. On-scene designated representatives will direct spectator vessels to the spectator area.
(b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port San Juan in the enforcement of the regulated areas.
(c) Regulations.
(1) Except for those persons and vessels participating in the race, all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the race area. Except for those persons and vessels enforcing the buffer zone, or authorized participants transiting to or from the race area, all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the buffer area. All persons are prohibited from anchoring in, or traveling in excess of wake speed in the spectator area. Persons and vessels may request authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, remain within the regulated areas, or to travel in excess of wake speed or anchor in the spectator area, by contacting the Captain of the Port San Juan by telephone at (787) 289-2041, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted by the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated representative.
(2) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated areas by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives.
(d) Enforcement Date. This rule will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on May 5, 2013. [USCG-2013-0297, 78 FR 26248, May 6, 2013]