[Federal Register: July 2, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 128)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 37809-37810]
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 165
[Docket No. USCG-2008-0561]
RIN 1625-AA08
Lake Union, Seattle, WA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Safety
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Zone in Lake Union from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008. This
action is necessary to ensure the safety of participants and spectators
during the Lake Union, Seattle, WA (Ivar's Fireworks Show). During the
enforcement period, entry into the Safety Zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, Seattle, WA. The
Captain of the Port may establish transit lanes along the east and west
shorelines of Lake Union and may allow boaters to transit north and
south through the safety zone in these lanes. If established, these
transit lanes will remain open until 10 p.m. and then be closed until
the end of the fireworks display.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1306 will be enforced from 9:30
p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Heidi Bevis, c/o Captain of the
Port Puget Sound, Coast Guard Sector Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way South,
Seattle, WA 98134 at (206) 217-6002.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone
for the Lake Union, Seattle, WA Fireworks Show, 33 CFR 165.1306 on July
4th, 2008, from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This safety zone provides for a regulated area to protect
spectators. Movements are regulated for all vessels in the area as
described under 33 CFR Sec. 165.1306 or unless otherwise regulated by
the COTP or his designee. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other
Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this
safety zone.
Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1306, all portions of the waters
of Lake Union bounded by the following coordinates: Latitude
47[deg]38'32'' N, Longitude 122[deg]20'34'' W; thence to Latitude
47[deg]38'32'' N, Longitude 122[deg]19'48'' W; thence to Latitude
47[deg]38'10'' N, Longitude 122[deg]20'24'' W; thence returning to the
origin. This safety zone begins 1,000 feet south of Gas Works Park and
encompasses all waters from east to west for 2,500 feet. Floating
markers will be placed by the sponsor of the fireworks demonstration to
delineate the boundaries of the safety zone.
The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local
law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation.
This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1306(c) and 5
U.S.C. 552(a).
Dated: June 18, 2008.
Stephen P. Metruck,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. E8-15032 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
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