[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 24, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71638-71642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-29422]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0062]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66, Elliot Bay,
Seattle, WA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend its regulation establishing
a permanent safety zone extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay,
WA to ensure adequate safety during the parade of ships and aerial
demonstration for Fleet Week. This supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking introduces revisions to enforcement dates, times and
location of this safety zone. This safety zone is necessary in order to
restrict vessel movement for participant and spectator safety in the
proximity of Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA to provide unencumbered access for
response craft in the event of an emergency during the annual parade of
ships and aerial demonstration.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before December 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2010-0062 using any one of the following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(4) Hand Delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone
number is 202-366-9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed
rule, call or e-mail LTJG Ashley M. Wanzer, Sector Puget Sound
Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone 206-217-6175, e-
mail [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing or
submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking (USCG-2010-0062), indicate the specific section of this
document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each
suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material
online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand
delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a
comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered
received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment.
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered
as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and
a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body
of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions
regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``submit a comment'' box, which will then become
highlighted in blue. In the ``Document Type'' drop down menu select
``Proposed Rule'' and insert ``USCG-2010-0062'' in the ``Keyword'' box.
Click ``Search'' then click on the balloon shape in the ``Actions''
column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit
them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\; by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period
and may
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change the rule based on your comments.
Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted
in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2010-0062'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on
the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an
agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket
Management Facility.
Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any
of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one using one of the four methods specified under
ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be
beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will
hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal
Register.
Background and Purpose
On February 25, 2010 we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66,
Elliot Bay, Seattle, WA'' (Docket number USCG-2010-0062) in the Federal
Register (75 FR 037). This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking
provides simplification of the enforcement dates, times and location
for this safety zone. Through this regulation, the U.S. Coast Guard is
proposing to establish a permanent safety zone extending 100 yards from
Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA to restrict the movement of vessels for
participant and spectator safety prior to, during, and immediately
after the annual parade of ships and aerial demonstration thereby
providing unencumbered access for response craft in the event of an
emergency during this event.
The Fleet Week Parade of Ships has historically resulted in vessel
congestion near Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA which adversely compromises
participant and spectator safety. This safety zone is necessary to
direct the movement of vessels in the vicinity of Pier 66 establishing
unobstructed traffic lanes for response craft and ensuring participant,
spectator and maritime safety. The Captain of the Port, Puget Sound may
be assisted by other federal and local agencies in the enforcement of
this safety zone.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
Seventeen comments stated that this regulation hinders free speech.
This regulation establishes a safety zone to ensure safety of the
boating public during Naval and aerial spectator events associated with
the annual Fleet Week parade of ships. The Coast Guard has narrowed the
timeframe that the zone is enforced to include thirty minutes prior to
and thirty minutes following the parade of ships and aerial
demonstration. The minimal size of this safety zone will enable
displays of free speech in visibly accessible areas to take place on
adjacent waters and along the pier.
Three comments stated that this regulation does not allow for
public comment and one comment requested the public comment be made
available and posted. The Coast Guard has taken appropriate action in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) to request
public comment and publicize this regulation through all required
avenues including the Federal Register and http://www.regulations.gov.
Additionally, public comment is provided for in four methods: The
Federal eRulemaking Portal, fax, mail and hand delivery as described in
the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (75 FR 037). These methods of comment
have properly provided ample opportunity to comment on this regulation
and the Coast Guard has received 72 comments on this rulemaking via
these means.
Ten requests for a public meeting were received. The Coast Guard
does not plan to hold a public meeting at this time. The Coast Guard
has determined the extended comment period for the notice of proposed
rulemaking combined with numerous means available for public comment
provide adequate and sufficient time for the public to express their
concerns. Additional opportunity for public comment is made available
on this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.
The Coast Guard received one comment stating that expansion of the
safety zone is not warranted. This safety zone is not being expanded
based on previous versions, but will merely be permanently established
under 33 CFR part 165.
Three comments stated the rulemaking process violates numerous
regulations. The Coast Guard has complied with the Administrative
Procedure Act in drafting and informing the public of this regulation.
Five comments were received stating that this zone is unnecessary
because there is a minimal risk of congestion at Pier 66. This event
has historically resulted in vessel congestion near Pier 66 before and
after the fleet arrival which compromises participant and spectator
safety. This regulation is necessary to ensure the safety of
participating vessels by providing unobstructed lanes for the passing
of large ships during the fleet arrival and unobstructed access for
response craft in the event of an emergency.
Three comments stated that this event takes place without a marine
event permit as required by 33 CFR part 100. The purpose and intent of
33 CFR part 100 is to provide effective control over marine events to
insure safety of life during the marine event. The Coast Guard is
involved in the planning and participation of this event thereby
upholding the intent of 33 CFR part 100.
One comment stated this regulation was in violation of Executive
Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, section 1(b)(10), which
states, ``Each agency shall avoid regulations and guidance documents
that are inconsistent, incompatible, or duplicative with its other
regulations and guidance documents or those of other Federal
agencies.'' The Coast Guard is not violating this Executive order by
not requiring a marine event permit because the purpose and intent of
33 CFR part 100 ``is to provide effective control, over regattas and
marine parades * * * to ensure safety of life in the regatta or marine
parade area'', which we are accomplishing through active participation
in planning of the event and this rulemaking.
Two comments stated concern regarding the Coast Guard enforcing its
own rules. In accordance with 33 CFR part 165, the Coast Guard is the
agency through which limited access areas, including safety and
security zones, are established. The establishment of such areas is
considered rulemaking, which means that each regulation that
establishes a limited access area must
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first go through the rulemaking process and a multi-level review. In
this case, the rulemaking process has provided for public participation
during two separate public comment periods. Additionally, this
regulation must be reviewed by Congress under the Congressional Review
Act. Though the Coast Guard is an enforcer of the rule, it does not act
alone in the rulemaking process.
Two comments stated the helicopter demonstration should be included
in this regulation. The regulation has been amended to include the
helicopter display in the definition of ``parade of ships.'' One of
these comments further stated that the 2009 helicopter demonstration
does not comply with Coast Guard policy outlined in COMDINST M5728.2D.
COMDINST M5728.2D is the Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual intended to
provide non-specific guidelines for public request of Coast Guard
assets during events. COMDINST M5728.2D addresses aerial displays
stating that (a) Coast Guard aircraft may participate in appropriate
public events; (d) Aerial demonstrations must be over open water or
suitable open areas of land, where spectators will be safe. The
functional capabilities of the Coast Guard helicopter fleet does not
preclude involvement in this marine event based on the proximity to
Pier 66 as presented by this comment. This safety zone provides a
necessary measure of safety by preventing spectator watercraft from
interfering or compromising the safety of the rescue swimmer entering
the water during the aerial demonstration.
The Coast Guard received three comments stating that the zone is
not adequately described. The Coast Guard has amended this proposed
regulation in this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking by
modifying the effective period for the zone to 30 minutes prior to and
30 after the conclusion of the parade of ships. In addition, we have
specified the effective day by stating that it typically occurs on
either the last Wednesday in July or the first Wednesday in August.
Lastly, we have provided greater granularity for the geographic
coordinates of the safety zone itself.
Four comments stated that this safety zone is unnecessary due to
the Naval Vessel Protection Zone (NVPZ). The NVPZ regulation only
applies to U.S. naval vessels greater than 100 feet in length overall.
The annual Fleet Week parade of ships involves visiting foreign naval
vessels and/or Coast Guard vessels which are not protected by the NVPZ.
Lastly, the NVPZ does not apply to the aerial demonstration during the
parade of ships.
One comment stated that this safety zone is unnecessary for
emergency response. This safety zone is necessary to provide an
unobstructed traffic lane for response craft during the event. Without
this safety zone, response craft would need to maneuver around
spectator vessels and in the event of an emergency, these vessels would
become hazardous to the response effort.
One comment stated concern for the overall safety of Fleet Week
activities based on participation of a U.S. Navy Trident nuclear-
powered submarine in 1997 and 2000. This regulation will restrict
vessel movement 100 yards from Pier 66, prior to, during and
immediately following the parade of ships and aerial demonstration to
provide navigational safety for this marine event. This regulation will
extend 100 yards from Pier 66 annually regardless of the type of
participating vessels in the parade of ships.
One comment stated that the Coast Guard ``opts for secrecy'' and
mentions that the opportunity to comment was not posted in the Local
Notice to Mariners or on the District Thirteen Webpage. This regulation
was published in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
in the Federal Register with a comment period of 90 days in order to
allow ample opportunity for public participation in this rulemaking. An
opportunity to provide public comments provided in the notice of
proposed rulemaking (75 FR 037) was made available via four methods as
stated above. Posting regulations in the Local Notice to Mariners or on
the District thirteen Web page is not required per the APA.
One comment stated the violation penalty should be mentioned in
this regulation. This proposed regulation would be a component of 33
CFR part 165 which provides general and specific information for
Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas. Under 33 CFR part
165, Subpart A--General, 165.9(b) states, ``These zones and areas are
created under the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 33 U.S.C. 1221-
1232.'' 33 U.S.C. 1232 provides enforcement provisions for civil and
criminal penalties for violation of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act.
One comment supported the adoption of less restrictive regulations
concerning water-borne peaceful protests referencing Bay Area Peace
Navy v. United States. This safety zone is minimal in size and short in
duration, thus accommodating all waterway users.
One comment stated this regulation amounts to institutionalized
harassment. 33 CFR part 165 authorizes the establishment of safety
zones by the Captain of the Port for safety and environmental purposes.
One comment stated the Coast Guard never explained how vessels in
Elliot Bay could endanger Navy Officers when the Coast Guard invites
the public to both locations. This regulation does not establish
security measures, but establishes a safety zone to provide increased
safety for the maritime public during this annual event.
One comment stated this regulation does not provide alternative
channels for water-borne protestors to convey their message. Due to the
small size of the proposed safety zone and short enforcement period,
the Coast Guard believes that there is minimal impact on water-borne
protestors and other marine activities that can take place outside the
safety zone.
Two comments stated that the ``12-hour effective period'' would
prohibit protestors from exercising their right to protest the parade
to spectators assembled on the pier. The ``effective time'' of a
regulation includes times of enforcement and non-enforcement.
``Enforcement times'' of a regulation are the times in which the
regulatory action will be enforced, when violators will be subject to
corrective direction and/or fines.
One comment stated this proposed rule would burden substantially
more speech than is necessary to further the government's legitimate
interests. The Coast Guard believes that this proposed safety zone is
small enough in size and short enough in duration that it will not
substantially hinder protest activities for water-borne protest boats
and others may congregate in the vicinity of Pier 66 while spectators
are assembling and dispersing from this marine event when this safety
zone is not enforced.
One comment stated this regulation fails to provide alternative
means for the protest boats to communicate their message. Revisions to
this regulation provide additional access to water-borne protest
activities by only restricting vessel movement 100 yards from Pier 66
immediately prior to, during and immediately following the parade of
ships and aerial display. Also, during times of enforcement, water-
borne protestors may congregate on the waters immediately adjacent to
this zone.
The Coast Guard received five comments related to the need for
protestors to have access to communicate their message to spectators on
the pier. Revisions to this regulation provide access for water-borne
protest activities, enabling protestors to communicate their message
utilizing a water-borne display.
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Discussion of Proposed Rule
This proposed regulation establishes vessel restrictions necessary
to provide safety for the maritime public during the parade of ships
and aerial display. This proposed rule will control the movement of all
vessels and persons within the indicated regulated area surrounding
Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA prior to, during and immediately after this
marine event. This zone would be delineated by the presence of on-scene
patrol craft and enforced immediately prior to, during and immediately
after the scheduled annual parade of ships and aerial demonstration for
Fleet Week events. This proposed safety zone will also provide
unencumbered access for rescue craft in the event of an emergency.
This regulation has been revised as follows: The Coast Guard has
narrowed the timeframe that the zone is enforced to include ``thirty
minutes prior to the beginning and thirty minutes following the
conclusion of the parade of ships and aerial demonstration.'' The
effective time for this regulation has been changed to: ``This rule is
effective annually during the parade of ships which typically occurs on
a Wednesday during the last week of July or the first week in August
from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.'' The location of this safety zone has been
changed to ``All waters extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay,
WA within a box encompassed by the points, 47[deg] 36.719' N & 122[deg]
21.099' W, 47[deg] 36.682' N & 122[deg] 21.149' W, 47[deg] 36.514' N &
122[deg] 20.865' W, and 47[deg] 36.552' N & 122[deg] 20.814' W.''
The Coast Guard will provide notice to the public for enforcement
of this zone through the Local Notice to Mariners and marine
information broadcast on VHF-FM Ch. 16 on the day of the event.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.
Regulatory Planning and Review
This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. This proposed rule is not
a significant regulatory action because the period of enforcement and
size of this safety zone is minimal.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit the safety zone during times
of annual enforcement. This safety zone will not have a significant
impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following
reasons. This safety zone would be activated and thus subject to
enforcement for a short duration and is minimal in size.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact LTJG Ashley M. Wanzer. The Coast
Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or
complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast
Guard.
Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not
create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
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Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and
have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule
involves a safety zone extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay,
which will be activated and thus subject to enforcement, 30 minutes
prior to and 30 minutes following scheduled annual parade of ships
events. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed
rule. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting this
determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165, as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 701; 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub. L.
107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
2. Add Sec. 165.1330 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.1330 Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66,
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters
extending 100 yards from Pier 66, Elliot Bay, WA within a box
encompassed by the points, 47[deg] 36.719' N & 122[deg] 21.099' W,
47[deg] 36.682' N & 122[deg] 21.149' W, 47[deg] 36.514' N & 122[deg]
20.865' W, and 47[deg] 36.552' N & 122[deg] 20.814' W.
(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in 33
CFR part 165, subpart C, no vessel operator may enter, transit, moor,
or anchor within this safety zone, except for vessels authorized by the
Captain of the Port or Designated Representative, thirty minutes prior
to the beginning, during and thirty minutes following the conclusion of
the Parade of Ships. For the purpose of this rule, the Parade of Ships
includes both the pass and review of the ships near Pier 66 and the
aerial demonstrations immediately following the pass and review. The
Captain of the Port may be assisted by other federal, state, or local
agencies as needed.
(c) Authorization. In order to transit through this safety zone,
authorization must be granted by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound or
Designated Representative. All vessel operators desiring entry into
this safety zone shall gain authorization by contacting either the on-
scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or Ch 16, or Coast
Guard Sector Puget Sound Joint Harbor Operations Center (JHOC) via
telephone at (206) 217-6452. Requests shall indicate the reason why
movement within the safety zone is necessary and the vessel's arrival
and/or departure facility name, pier and/or berth. Vessel operators
granted permission to enter this safety zone will be escorted by the
on-scene patrol until no longer within the safety zone.
(d) Enforcement Period. This rule is effective annually during the
parade of ships which typically occurs on a Wednesday during the last
week of July or the first week in August from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
unless cancelled sooner by the Captain of the Port.
Dated: October 26, 2010.
S. J. Ferguson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
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