[Federal Register: August 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 157)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 45641-45642]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. CGD05-07-069]
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Susquehanna River,
Port Deposit, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
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ACTION: Notice of enforcement.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations during
the ``Ragin' on the River'' power boat race to be held Labor Day
weekend, September 1 and 2, 2007, on the waters of the Susquehanna
River, adjacent to Port Deposit, Maryland. This action is necessary 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 participants and vessels transiting the event area.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.535 will be enforced from 10:30
a.m. on September 1, 2007 through 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2007. If
the event is postponed due to inclement weather this section will be
enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald Houck, Coast Guard Sector
Baltimore, Prevention Department, at (410) 576-2674 or e-mail at
Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special
local regulations for the annual ``Ragin' on the River'' power boat
race held on the waters of the Susquehanna River in 33 CFR 100.535 from
10:30 a.m. on September 1, 2007 through 6:30 p.m. on September 2, 2007.
If the event is postponed due to inclement weather this section will be
enforced from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 3, 2007.
Annually, during Labor Day weekend, the Port Deposit, Maryland
Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event. The marine event consists of
approximately 60 inboard hydroplanes and runabouts racing in heats
counter-clockwise around an oval racecourse. A fleet of spectator
vessels is anticipated to gather nearby to view the competition. Due to
the need for vessel control during the event, vessel traffic will be
temporarily restricted to provide for the safety of participants,
spectators and transiting vessels. In order to ensure the safety of the
event participants and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.535 will be in
effect for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR
100.535, a vessel may not enter the regulated area unless it receives
permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard may
be assisted by other State or local law enforcement agencies in
enforcing this regulation.
This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.535 and 5
U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice, the maritime community will
be provided extensive advance notification via the Local Notice to
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, local radio stations and area
newspapers, so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly.
Dated: August 6, 2007.
Fred M. Rosa, Jr.,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-15971 Filed 8-14-07; 8:45 am]
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