[Federal Register: July 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 134)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39563]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CGD05-06-067]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Assateague Channel,
Chincoteague, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations
for the 2006 Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, a marine event to be held
July 26 and July 28, 2006, on the waters of Assateague Channel at
Chincoteague, Virginia. These special local regulations are necessary
to control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway
and to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the
event. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the
regulated area for the safety of spectators and vessels transiting the
event area.
DATES: Enforcement Dates: 33 CFR 100.519 will be enforced from 5 a.m.
July 26 to 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marine Events Coordinator, Commander,
Coast Guard Sector Field Office Hampton Roads, 3823 Main Street,
Chincoteague, VA 23336-1809, and (757) 336-2891.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company,
Inc., will sponsor the Annual Pony Swim on the waters of the Assateague
Channel, near Chincoteague, Virginia from 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on 26 and
28 July, 2006. Approximately 75 ponies will cross Assateague Channel
from Assateague Island to Chincoteague, VA. In order to ensure the
safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR
100.519 will be enforced for the duration of the event. Under the
provisions of 33 CFR 100.519, vessels may not enter the regulated area
without permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator
vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a
navigable channel. Because these restrictions will be enforced for a
limited period, they should not result in a significant disruption of
maritime traffic.
In addition to this notice, the maritime community will be provided
extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine
information broadcasts, local newspapers and radio stations so mariners
can adjust their plans accordingly.
Dated: June 13, 2006.
Larry L. Hereth,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-10977 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am]
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