Proposed Rule2021-11570
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events and Within the Fifth Coast Guard District
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The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the regulations for recurring marine events that take place within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. We invite your comments on this rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 105 (Thursday, June 3, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29711-29725]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11570]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2020-0332]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events and Within the
Fifth Coast Guard District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the regulations for
recurring marine events that take place within the Fifth Coast Guard
District area of responsibility. We invite your comments on this
rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before July 6, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2020- 0332 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Jerry Barnes, Fifth Coast Guard
District Office of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
757-398-6230, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c68ca3b4b4bfe894e884a7b4a8a3b586b3b5a5a1e8abafaa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f250a1d1d16413d412d0e1d010a1c2f1a1c0c0841020603">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
Event PATCOM Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
The Fifth Coast Guard District puts in place recurring special
local regulations to ensure public safety for marine events that take
place either on or over the navigable waters of the United States
within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility as defined
at 33 CFR part 3, subpart 3.25. These recurring special local
regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 33 CFR
100.501 and that section's respective table. The Coast Guard regularly
updates these regulations. They were last substantively amended June
13, 2017. The Fifth Coast Guard District is proposing to revise these
regulations for improved clarity, to correspond with current Coast
Guard operating policies for marine events, to update existing events,
add new events, and remove events that no longer require additional
safety measures. Based on the nature of marine events, large numbers of
participants and spectators, and event locations, the events listed in
the table to 33 CFR 100.501 could pose a risk to participants or
waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the
event. Possible hazards include risks of injury or death resulting from
near or actual contact among participant vessels and non-participant
vessels or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In order to
protect the safety of all waterway users including event participants
and non-participants, this rule would establish special local
regulations for the time and location of each marine event.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons,
vessels, and the navigable waters within close proximity to recurring
marine events before, during, and after the scheduled events. The Coast
Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041.
The Secretary has delegated ports and waterways authority, with certain
reservations not applicable here, to the Commandant via DHS Delegation
No. 0170.1(II)(70). The Commandant has further delegated these
authorities within the Coast Guard as described in 33 CFR 1.05-1
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
Changes To Improve Clarity and Reflect Current Coast Guard Marine Event
Policies
We are proposing several stylistic and formatting changes to update
33 CFR 100.501, and associated tables, to provide greater clarity and
remove potential ambiguities. We are also proposing to make revisions
to reflect current Coast Guard marine event policy.
<bullet> Plain language edits, such as switching from passive to
active voice and more clearly stating the enforcement period for each
event.
<bullet> Writing regulatory requirements and definitions in the
singular rather than the plural, where appropriate.
<bullet> Listing definitions and the events by COTP Zone in
alphabetical order.
<bullet> Reformatting the table entries so that they all have
similar formatting (there are currently discrepancies in how similar
entries are formatted).
<bullet> Separating the special local regulations for each COTP
Zone into their own tables.
<bullet> Amending the name and location for Sector Virginia to
Portsmouth, VA, where the command center is located and to change the
phone number for Sector North Carolina.
Additionally, we are proposing to consolidate all defined terms
into a single paragraph, paragraph (b) of Sec. 100.501, and list them
in alphabetical order. Currently the defined terms ``buffer area'',
``race area'', and ``spectator area'' appear in the
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regulatory requirements in 33 CFR 100.501(c) rather than with the
definitions. These definitions would be moved to the definition section
and put into alphabetical order. Regulatory requirements for these
areas will remain in the regulatory requirements portion of the
regulation.
We would change the defined term of ``buffer area'' to ``buffer
zone'' to comport with the more common usage. The definition would be
revised to reflect that it may sometimes be appropriate to have a
buffer zone event if there is not a spectator area within the regulated
area.
We would change the defined term ``Coast Guard Patrol Commander''
to ``Event Patrol Commander'' or ``Event PATCOM'' in alignment with
updated local policy. The underlying associated definition would remain
the same: A Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has
been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf.
We would change the defined term of ``official patrol'' to
``official patrol vessel or official patrol'' in alignment with updated
local policy. The text of the definition would remain unchanged except
for some additional text at the end to allow the Event PATCOM to be
augmented by local, state, or Federal officials authorized to act in
support of the Coast Guard in accordance with local agreements. This
revision enhances the resources available to the COTP to ensure the
safety and security of the public during these events.
We are proposing to remove the defined term ``spectator'' and add
in its place definitions for ``participant'' and ``non-participant''.
This wording change better reflects who is actually present in and near
regulated areas and how the Coast Guard regulates their activities.
Delegation of Authority for Determination of Requirement for a Marine
Patrol
We are proposing to amend current paragraph (b), paragraph (c) in
the proposed text, to delegate authority to the local COTP in
determining when a marine patrol is required. This delegation of
authority from the District Commander provides the local operational
commander the ability to manage and maintain safety and security for
events within their Area of Responsibility. We have also updated the
text to allow for other government agencies to provide enforcement when
working under local agreements and added the term Event Patrol
Commander (Event PATCOM). Collectively, these changes enable the local
Captain of the Port to retain operational control and incorporate risk
based decision making to the event. Finally, authority has been given
to the COTP, COTP representative, or Event PATCOM to postpone or cancel
the event to ensure the safety of the event and the public.
Updates to Recurring Events Table
This proposed rule would add 7 new special local regulations for
recurring marine events, revise 12 previously established regulations
for recurring marine events, and remove 14 recurring events listed in
Sec. 100.501 for the reasons provided in the table. The revised events
and the new events would be required to comply with the requirements in
33 CFR 100.501.
Table 1--Events To Be Added to 33 CFR 100.501
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Regulated area
(coordinates in Enforcement period
USCG sector Event proposed \*\ Sponsor
regulatory text)
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Sector Maryland-National Capital Flying Point Park Bush River and One weekend (a Carolina Virginia
Region--COTP Zone. Outboard Regatta. Otter Point consecutive Racing
Creek, MD. Saturday and Association.
Sunday) in May.
Maryland Freedom Choptank River, MD 1. The 2nd TCR Event
Swim. Saturday or Management.
Sunday in May; or.
2. The 3rd
Saturday or
Sunday in May; or.
3. The 4th
Saturday or
Sunday in May; or.
4. The last
Saturday or
Sunday in May.
Oxford Funathlon Tred Avon River, 1. The 1st Charcot Marie
Swim. MD. Saturday or Tooth Association
Sunday in June; and Therapies for
or. Inherited
Neuropathies.
2. The 2nd
Saturday or
Sunday in June;
or.
3. The 3rd
Saturday or
Sunday in June.
Thunder on the Choptank River and 1. The 3rd Kent Narrows
Choptank. Hambrooks Bay, MD. Saturday and Racing
Sunday in July; Association.
or.
2. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in July;
or.
3. the last
Saturday and
Sunday in July.
Washington DC Upper Potomac 1. The 3rd Enviro-Sports
Sharkfest Swim. River, MD. Saturday or Productions Inc.
Sunday in June;
or.
2. The 4th
Saturday or
Sunday in June;
or.
3. the last
Saturday or
Sunday in June.
Sector Virginia--COTP Zone...... Something in the North Atlantic The last Friday, Redrock
Water. Ocean, Virginia Saturday, and Entertainment
Beach, VA. Sunday in April. Services.
Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone Roanoke River Roanoke River, 1. Either:........ Virginia Outlaw
Races. Plymouth, NC. a. The 1st Drag Boat
Saturday and Association
Sunday in August; (VODBA).
or.
b. The 2nd
Saturday and
Sunday in August;
or.
c. The 3rd
Saturday and
Sunday in August;
or.
d. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in August;
and.
2. Either:........
a. The 2nd
Saturday and
Sunday in
October;.
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b. The 3rd
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or.
c. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or.
d. The last
Saturday and
Sunday in October.
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* The enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change in accordance
with 33 CFR 100.501(f).
Table 2--Substantive Changes to Existing Recurring Special Local Regulations in 33 CFR 1000.501
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Revision (date/
USCG sector Event Location coordinates) Reason for change
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Sector Delaware Bay-- COTP Zone. Point Pleasant OPA/ Atlantic Ocean, dates and Coordinates
NJ Offshore Grand Point Pleasant, coordinates. updated to
Prix. NJ. reflect accurate
course location
to improve public
safety.
Event date
updated.
Thunder Over the Atlantic Ocean, dates............. Event date
Boardwalk Air Atlantic City, NJ. updated.
show.
Ocean City........ Intracoastal dates............. Event date
Air Show.......... Waterway, Ocean updated.
City, NJ.
Triathlons in Intracoastal Event name/dates Coordinates
Atlantic City. Waterway, and coordinates. updated with new
Atlantic City, NJ. course layout to
ensure public
safety.
Event name and
date updated.
Maryland-National Capital Washington, DC Upper Potomac, DC. dates............. Event date
Region-- COTP Zone. Dragon Boat updated.
Festival.
Bay Bridge Paddle. Chesapeake Bay, dates and Coordinates
Sandy Point Park, coordinates. updated to
MD. reflect course
layout change.
Zone increased to
improve public
safety.
Event date
updated.
Catholic Charities Patapsco, River, dates............. Event date
Dragon Boat Races. MD. updated.
Baltimore Dragon Patuxent River, MD coordinates....... Coordinates
Boat Challenge. updated to reduce
excessive size
with no impact on
public safety.
Ocean City Grand North Atlantic dates and Coordinates
Prix. Ocean, Ocean coordinates. updated with new
City, MD. course layout to
ensure public
safety
Event date
updated.
Cambridge Classic Choptank River and dates and Regulated area is
Powerboat Race. Hambrooks Bay, MD. coordinates. increased to
prevent hazards
within the event
area and ensure
public safety.
Change includes
minor changes to
coordinates for
buffer and
spectator areas.
Event date
updated.
Southern Maryland Breton Bay, MD.... Event name and Coordinates
Boat Club Summer dates. updated with new
Regatta and Bash course layout at
on the Bay sponsor's
Regatta. request.
Event name and
date updated.
NAS Patuxent River Patuxent River, MD dates............. Event dates
Air Expo. updated.
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Table 3--Special Local Regulations To Be Removed from Table to 33 CFR 100.501
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USCG Sector * Event Date(s) Regulated area Reason for removal
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Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone.. Atlantic County June--1st Sunday.. Great Egg Harbor Event no longer
Day at the Bay. Bay, NJ. held.
Annual Escape from May--3rd Sunday; Delaware River, DE Event no longer
Fort Delaware September--3rd held.
Triathlon. Saturday.
Westville Parade June--last Big Timber Creek, Event no longer
of Lights. Saturday. NJ. held.
OPA Atlantic City June--4th Sunday.. Atlantic Ocean, Event no longer
Grand Prix. Atlantic City, NJ. held.
U.S. Holiday July--on or about Delaware River, Removing special
celebrations. July 4th. Philadelphia, PA. local regulated
area and
deferring to
safety zone for
this event;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
New Jersey May--3rd weekend.. Atlantic Ocean, NJ Event no longer
Offshore Grand held.
Prix.
U.S. Holiday October--1st Delaware River, Removing special
Celebrations. Monday. Philadelphia, PA. local regulated
area and
deferring to
safety zone for
this event;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
U.S. Holiday December 31st..... Delaware River, Removing special
Celebrations. Philadelphia, PA. local regulated
area and
deferring to
safety zone for
this event;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
Sector Maryland-National Capital Middle River July--3rd, 4th, or Middle River, MD.. Event no longer
Region-- COTP Zone. Dinghy Poker Run. last Saturday or held.
Sunday.
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Nanticoke River May--1st Sunday... Nanticoke Rivers, Removing special
Swim and MD. local regulations
Triathlon. and deferring to
navigation safety
regulations;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
Bo Bowman June--last Nanticoke River, Event is held
Memorial--Sharpto Saturday and MD. infrequently and
wn Regatta. Sunday or July-- thereby removed
2nd Saturday or from this list of
Sunday. recurring marine
events.
Oxford- Bellevue May--2nd, 3rd, 4th Tred Avon River, Event no longer
Sharkfest Swim. or last Saturday MD. held.
or Sunday.
Sector Virginia-- COTP Zone..... RRBA Spring Radar June--last Rappahannock Event no longer
Shootout. Saturday or July-- River, Layton, VA. held.
1st Saturday.
Hampton Bay Days.. September--1st Sunset Creek and Event no longer
Friday, Saturday Hampton River, VA. held.
and Sunday or 2nd
Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
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* The addition of this column is to clarify the COTP zone and make clear to the reader where the change occur
geographically.
The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this
document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and
we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. This regulatory action
determination is based on the short amount of time that vessels will be
restricted from regulated areas, and the small size of these areas that
are usually positioned away from high vessel traffic zones. Generally
vessels would not be precluded from getting underway, or mooring at any
piers or marinas currently located in the vicinity of the regulated
areas. Advance notifications would also be made to the local maritime
community by issuance of Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to
Mariners, Marine Safety Information or Security Bulletins so mariners
can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications to the public for
most events will typically be made by local newspapers, radio and TV
stations. The Coast Guard anticipates that these special local
regulated areas will only be enforced one to three times per year.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
through a special local regulated area may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section IV.A above, this proposed rule would not have
a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.
These special local regulated areas will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the
following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that small entities are
able to operate in the areas where events are occurring to the extent
possible while ensuring the safety of event participants and non-
participants. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in
many of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the regulated
area. Generally permission to enter, remain in, or transit through
these regulated areas during the enforcement may be given when deemed
safe to do so by the Event PATCOM on scene. Before the enforcement
period, we will issue maritime advisories widely.
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.
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. 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 the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. 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.
C. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism), if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels
of government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, 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
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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. If you believe this
proposed rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
E. 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.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (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. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1,
because it involves establishment of special local regulations related
to marine event permits for marine parades, regattas, and other marine
events. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed
rule.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places, or vessels.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. If your material cannot be
submitted using <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, call or email the person in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.
List of Subjects 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
0
2. Revise Sec. 100.501 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the
Fifth Coast Guard District.
(a) Applicability. Paragraphs (a) through (i) of this section apply
to the marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this section. The
regulations in this section are effective annually, for the duration of
each event listed in paragraph (i) of this section. Annual notice of
the exact times, and dates if there is a range of possible dates, of
the enforcement period of the regulation in this section with respect
to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature
of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels
involved will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
Buffer zone means a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of
the whole regulated area or a race area within a regulated area. The
buffer zone provides separation between a race area and spectator area,
or regulated area and a spectator area or other vessels that are
operating in the vicinity of the special local regulated area for
marine event. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize potential
collision conflicts between participants, between participants and non-
participants, or between participants or non-participants with nearby
transiting vessels.
Captain of the Port Representative or COTP Representative means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard designated
by name by the Captain of the Port to verify an event's compliance with
the conditions of its approved permit.
Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by
the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to enforce these
regulations in this section.
Non-participant means a person or a vessel not registered with the
event sponsor either as a participant or an official patrol vessel.
Official patrol vessel or official patrol means any vessel assigned
or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign,
or any state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of
the Port in accordance with current local agreements.
Participant means any person or vessel registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the event or otherwise designated by the
event sponsor as having a function tied to the event.
Race area means an area bound by coordinates provided in latitude
and longitude within the regulated area
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inside of which the actual racing events are held.
Regulated area means an area where special local regulations apply
to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays,
rivers, and oceans. Regulated areas include all navigable waters of a
specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where
the Coast Guard enforces special local regulations. Boundaries may be
described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed
structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All
coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
Spectator area means an area bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the
boundary of an area reserved for non-participant vessels watching the
event.
(c) Patrol of the marine event. The respective COTP may assign one
or more official patrol vessels, as described in Sec. 100.40, to each
regulated event listed in the tables in paragraph (i) of this section.
For each event assigned a patrol vessel, an Event PATCOM will be
designated to oversee the patrol. The patrol vessel and the Event
PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16. The Event PATCOM may
terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in
the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of
life or property.
(d) Special local regulations--(1) Controls on vessel movement. The
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel may forbid and control the
movement of all persons and vessels in the regulated area(s). When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, the person or vessel
being hailed must immediately comply with all directions given. Failure
to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to
comply, or both.
(2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. (i) The
operator of a vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel
immediately when directed to do so by an official patrol vessel and
then proceed only as directed.
(ii) A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel.
(iii) A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit
through a regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official
patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through
the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event
area.
(3) Race area. Only participants and official patrol vessels are
allowed to enter the race area.
(4) Spectator area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area or
have authorization from the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to
transit through the area. A non-participant vessel must be stationary
or operate at a safe speed while within the designated spectator area.
On scene official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM will direct non-
participant vessels to the spectator area. A non-participant must
contact the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to request
permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant must pass directly through the regulated
area at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake and without loitering.
(5) Regulated area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area to pass through or enter and remain within a designated
spectator area. A non-participant must contact the Event PATCOM or an
official patrol vessel to request permission to either enter the
Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant may enter the spectator area or pass
directly through the regulated area as instructed by the Event PATCOM
or official patrol vessel at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe
course that minimizes wake and without loitering.
(6) Postponement or cancellation. The respective COTP or Event
PATCOM may postpone or cancel a marine event at any time if, in the
COTP's sole discretion, the COTP determines that cancellation is
necessary for the protection of life or property.
(e) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be
addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in
which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed in
paragraphs (e)(1) through (4) of this section. For a description of the
geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port Zone,
please see 33 CFR part 3, subpart 3.25.
(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.
(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
(3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--Captain of the Port Zone,
Portsmouth, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
(4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone,
Wilmington, North Carolina: (910) 343-3882.
(f) Application for marine events. The application requirements of
Sec. 100.15 apply to all marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this
section. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact
the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will
occur, at the phone numbers listed in paragraph (e) of this section.
(g) Enforcement periods. Each year prior to an event the Coast
Guard will announce details concerning the event, including the exact
date(s) and time(s) of the enforcement period of the special local
regulation in this section and the geographical area, in the Local
Notices to Mariners and by Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM
marine band radio. In the case of inclement weather or other just cause
found by the respective COTP, the event may be conducted within 30 days
before or after the date(s) listed in paragraph (i) of this section. If
the event is held on an alternate date from that listed in paragraph
(i) the Coast Guard will publish a notification in the Federal Register
announcing the exact dates and time of the enforcement period with
respect to the special local regulation in this section in addition to
announcement in the Local Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
(h) Regulations for specific marine events in paragraph (i) of this
section--(1) USNA Blue Angels Air Show, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation,
a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area
without the permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or
designated Event PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has
designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel
use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels
holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR
chapter I, subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110 and 175.110). Vessels
that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the
Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis
Harbormaster at (410) 263-7973 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#670f06150508150a0614130215270609090617080b0e1449000811"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6800091a0a071a05091b1c0d1a2809060609180704011b460f071e">[email protected]</span></a> to
obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area
applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar
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days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP representative regarding
status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall
contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to
transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels
approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued
by the official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM when entering the
regulated area. The regulations in this section for this event will
restrict access to the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR 110.159(a)(2)
through (4).
(2) Air Show Baltimore, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation, a vessel
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area without the
permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or Event
PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has designated this
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR chapter I, subchapters
K and T (46 CFR 114.110 and 175.110). Vessels that meet the
requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River
spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522-7300 or
emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fc95929a93bc8f9d95909e9d90889591938e99d2938e9b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="adc4c3cbc2eddeccc4c1cfccc1d9c4c0c2dfc883c2dfca">[email protected]</span></a> to obtain a vessel spectator area
application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no
later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be
notified by the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP
representative regarding status of applications and further
instructions. All vessels shall contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM
channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm
entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow
the instructions issued by on scene official patrol vessels or the
Event PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations in this
section for this event will restrict access to the anchorage grounds
listed at 33 CFR 110.158(a)(1) through (5).
(i) Special local regulations--recurring events within the Fifth
Coast Guard District by COTP Zone. All coordinates listed reference
Datum NAD 1983. As noted in paragraph (g) of this section, the
enforcement period for each of the special local regulations listed in
this paragraph (i) is subject to change.
(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone.
Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1)
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Ocean City Air Show................ All navigable waters of the One Sunday in Ocean City, NJ.
New Jersey Intracoastal September.
Waterway (ICW) bounded by
a line connecting the
following points; latitude
39[deg]15'57'' N,
longitude 074[deg]35'09''
W, thence northeast to
latitude 39[deg]16'34'' N,
longitude 074[deg]33'54''
W, thence southeast to
latitude 39[deg]16'17'' N,
longitude 074[deg]33'29''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 39[deg]15'40'' N,
longitude 074[deg]34'46''
W, thence northwest to
point of origin, near
Ocean City, NJ.
Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore All navigable waters of the 1. One Saturday and Offshore Performance
Grand Prix. Atlantic Ocean in the Sunday in May; or. Association (OPA) and
vicinity of Point Pleasant 2. One Saturday and New Jersey Offshore
Beach, NJ bounded by a Sunday in June. Racing Association.
line connecting the
following points: Latitude
40[deg]06'00'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'51''
W, thence east to latitude
40[deg]05'56'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'16''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 40[deg]03'34'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'53''
W, thence west to latitude
40[deg]03'39 N, longitude
74[deg]02'37'' W, thence
north parallel to the
shoreline to the point of
origin.
Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air show The waters of the North One consecutive Atlantic City Chamber
Atlantic Ocean, adjacent Monday, Tuesday, and of Commerce.
to Atlantic City, New Wednesday in August.
Jersey, bounded by a line
drawn between the
following points: From a
point along the shoreline
at latitude 39[deg]21'31''
N, longitude
074[deg]25'04'' W, thence
southeasterly to latitude
39[deg]21'08'' N,
longitude 074[deg]24'48''
W, thence southwesterly to
latitude 39[deg]20'16'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'17''
W, thence northwesterly to
a point along the
shoreline at latitude
39[deg]20'44'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'31''
W, thence northeasterly
along the shoreline to
latitude 39[deg]21'31'' N,
longitude 074[deg]25'04''
W.
Triathlons in Atlantic City........ All navigable waters of the 1. One Saturday in Atlantic City, NJ.
New Jersey Intracoastal August; and 2. One
Waterway (ICW) bounded by Sunday in September.
a line connecting the
following points: Latitude
39[deg]21'27.47'' N,
longitude
074[deg]27'10.31'' W,
thence northeast to
latitude 39[deg]21'33'' N,
longitude 074[deg]26'57''
W, thence northwest to
latitude 39[deg]21'37'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'03''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 39[deg]21'29.88''
N, longitude
074[deg]27'14.31'' W,
thence south to latitude
39[deg]21'19'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'22''
W, thence east to latitude
39[deg]21'18.14'' N,
longitude
074[deg]27'19.25'' W,
thence north to point of
origin, near Atlantic
City, NJ.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table 1 are subject to
change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates
to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of
Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
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(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone.
Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(2)
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Event Regulated area \1\ Sponsor
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Air Show Baltimore................. Regulated area: All Biennial, even years: Historic Ships in
navigable waters of the 1. The 2nd Thursday in Baltimore, Inc.
Patapsco River, within an September, following
area bounded by a line a Friday, Saturday
connecting position and Sunday; or.
latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N, 2. The Thursday,
longitude 076[deg]36'30'' Friday, Saturday and
W, thence east to latitude Sunday before
39[deg]16'00'' N, Columbus Day
longitude 076[deg]33'00'' (observed); or.
W, thence south to 3. The Thursday,
latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N, Friday, Saturday and
longitude 076[deg]33'00'' Sunday after Columbus
W, thence west to latitude Day (observed).
39[deg]14'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]36'30''
W, thence north to point
of origin, located between
Port Covington and Seagirt
Marine Terminal,
Baltimore, MD.
Spectator Area. All
navigable waters of
Patapsco River located
between the northern
boundary defined by a line
drawn from the vicinity of
North Locust Point Marine
Terminal, Pier 1 thence
east to Canton Industrial
area, Pier 5; the south
boundary is defined by a
line drawn from vicinity
of Whetstone Point thence
east to Lazaretto Point.
This area is located
generally where Northwest
Harbor, East Channel joins
Patapsco River, Fort
McHenry Channel, near Fort
McHenry National Monument,
Baltimore, MD. This area
is bound by a line to the
north commencing at
position latitude
39[deg]16'01'' N,
longitude 076[deg]34'46''
W, thence east to latitude
39[deg]16'01'' N,
longitude 076[deg]34'09''
W, and bound by a line to
the south commencing at
position latitude
39[deg]15'39'' N,
longitude 076[deg]35'23''
W, thence east to latitude
39[deg]15'26'' N,
longitude 076[deg]34'03''
W. This spectator area is
restricted to certain
vessels as described in
paragraph (h)(2) of this
section.
Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge.... All navigable waters of 1. June 3rd; or Baltimore Dragon Boat
Patapsco River, Northwest 2. June 4th; or....... Club.
Harbor, in Baltimore, MD, 3. The last Saturday
from shoreline to or Sunday in June.
shoreline, within an area
bounded on the east by a
line drawn along longitude
076[deg]35'00'' W, and
bounded on the west by a
line drawn along longitude
076[deg]35'47'' W.
Bay Bridge Paddle.................. All navigable waters of the The 1st Saturday or ABC Events, Inc.
Chesapeake Bay, adjacent Sunday in June.
to the shoreline at Sandy
Point State Park and
between and adjacent to
the spans of the William
P. Lane Jr. Memorial
Bridges, from shoreline to
shoreline, bounded to the
north by a line drawn from
the western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]01'05.23''
N, longitude
076[deg]23'47.93'' W;
thence eastward to
latitude 39[deg]01'02.08''
N, longitude
076[deg]22'40.24'' W;
thence southeastward to
eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]59'13.70''
N, longitude
076[deg]19'58.40'' W; and
bounded to the south by a
line drawn parallel and
500 yards south of the
south bridge span that
originates from the
western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]00'17.08''
N, longitude
076[deg]24'28.36'' W;
thence southward to
latitude 38[deg]59'38.36''
N, longitude
076[deg]23'59.67'' W;
thence eastward to
latitude 38[deg]59'26.93''
N, longitude
076[deg]23'25.53'' W;
thence eastward to the
eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]58'40.32''
N, longitude
076[deg]20'10.45'' W,
located between Sandy
Point and Kent Island, MD.
Cambridge Classic Powerboat Race... Regulated area: All One weekend (a Cambridge Power Boat
navigable waters within consecutive Saturday Regatta Association
Choptank River and and Sunday) in May.
Hambrooks Bay bounded by a
line connecting the
following coordinates:
Commencing at the
shoreline at Long Wharf
Park, Cambridge, MD, at
position latitude
38[deg]34'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'16''
W; thence east to latitude
38[deg]34'20'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'46''
W; thence northeast across
the Choptank River along
the Senator Frederick C.
Malkus, Jr. (US-50)
Memorial Bridge, at mile
15.5, to latitude
38[deg]35'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]02'52''
W; thence west along the
shoreline to latitude
38[deg]35'38'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'09''
W; thence north and west
along the shoreline to
latitude 38[deg]36'42'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'15''
W; thence southwest across
the Choptank River to
latitude 38[deg]35'31'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'57''
W; thence west along the
Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N,
longitude 076[deg]05'17''
W; thence south and east
along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point
of origin. The following
locations are within the
regulated area:
Race area: Located within
the navigable waters of
Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
River, between Hambrooks
Bar and Great Marsh Point,
MD.
Buffer zone: All navigable
waters within Hambrooks
Bay and Choptank River
(with the exception of the
Race Area designated by
the marine event sponsor)
bounded to the north by
the breakwall and
continuing along a line
drawn from the east end of
breakwall located at
latitude 38[deg]35'27.6''
N, longitude
076[deg]04'50.1'' W,
thence W. southeast to
latitude 38[deg]35'17.7''
N longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W, thence
south to latitude
38[deg]35'01'' N longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W, thence
west to the shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]35'01'' N,
longitude
076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
Spectator area: All
navigable waters of the
Choptank River, eastward
and outside of Hambrooks
Bay breakwall, thence
bounded by a line that
commences at latitude
38[deg]35'28'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'50''
W; thence northeast to
latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'47''
W; thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]35'23'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'29''
W; thence southwest to
latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'31''
W; thence northwest to and
terminating at the point
of origin.
Catholic Charities Dragon Boat The navigable waters of the Biennial, even years:. Associated Catholic
Races. Patapsco River, within the 1. The 1st Saturday in Charities, Inc.
Inner Harbor, from September; or.
shoreline to shoreline, 2. The 2nd Saturday in
bounded on the east by a September.
line drawn along longitude
076[deg]36'30'' W, located
at Baltimore, MD.
Chestertown Tea Party Re- enactment All navigable waters of the The Saturday before Chestertown Tea Party
Chester River, within a Memorial Day. Festival, Inc.
line connecting the
following positions:
Commencing at latitude
39[deg]12'27'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'46''
W, thence south to
latitude 39[deg]12'19'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'53''
W, thence east to latitude
39[deg]12'16'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'48''
W, thence north to
latitude 39[deg]12'25'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'41''
W, thence west to point of
origin latitude
39[deg]12'27'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'46''
W, located at Chestertown,
MD.
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade.. All navigable waters of Spa The 2nd Saturday or Eastport Yacht Club.
Creek and the Severn Sunday in December;.
River, shoreline to
shoreline, bounded on the
east by a line drawn from
Triton Light, at latitude
38[deg]58'53.1'' N,
longitude
076[deg]28'34.3'' W,
thence southwest to Horn
Point, at 38[deg]58'20.9''
N, longitude
076[deg]28'27.1'' W, and
bounded on the west by a
line drawn along
076[deg]30'00'' W, that
crosses the western end of
Spa Creek, at Annapolis,
MD.
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Flying Point Park Outboard Regatta. Regulated area. All One weekend (a Carolina Virginia
navigable waters of Bush consecutive Saturday Racing Association.
River and Otter Point and Sunday) in May.
Creek, from shoreline to
shoreline, bounded to the
north by a line drawn from
the western shoreline of
the Bush River at latitude
39[deg]27'15'' N,
longitude 076[deg]14'39''
W and thence eastward to
the eastern shoreline of
the Bush River at latitude
39[deg]27'03'' N,
longitude 076[deg]13'57''
W; and bounded to the
south by the Amtrak
Railroad Bridge, across
the Bush River at mile
6.8, between Perryman, MD
and Edgewood, MD. The
following locations are
within the regulated area:
Race area. The area is
bounded by a line
commencing at position
latitude 39[deg]26'33.1''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'46.8'' W;
thence westerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'33.1''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'49.3'' W;
thence northerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'37.1''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'52.4'' W;
thence northeasterly to
latitude 39[deg]26'40.0''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'52.5'' W;
thence easterly to
latitude 39[deg]26'45.9''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'32.2'' W;
thence southeasterly to
latitude 39[deg]26'45.3''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'30.0'' W;
thence southerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'43.8''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'29.1'' W;
thence southerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'42.2''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'28.9'' W;
thence southwesterly to
latitude 39[deg]26'40.8''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'29.3'' W;
thence westerly
terminating at point of
origin.
Buffer zone: The area
surrounds the entire race
area and is bounded by a
line commencing at the
shoreline at Flying Point
Park at position latitude
39[deg]26'31.9'' N,
longitude
076[deg]15'32.5'' W;
thence westerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'30.5''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'52.7'' W;
thence northerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'39.9''
N, longitude
076[deg]16'00.0'' W;
thence easterly to
latitude 39[deg]26'51.6''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'26.7'' W;
thence southerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'37.0''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'22.5'' W;
thence southerly to
latitude 39[deg]26'33.7''
N, longitude
076[deg]15'22.8'' W,
located at the shoreline
at Flying Point Park.
Spectator area. The
designated spectator area
is bounded by a line
commencing at position
latitude 39[deg]26'39.9''
N,.
longitude 076[deg]15'23.3''
W; thence east to latitude
39[deg]26'39.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]15'19.4'' W;
thence south to latitude
39[deg]26'36.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]15'18.7'' W;
thence west to latitude
39[deg]26'37.0'' N,
longitude
076[deg]15'22.5'' W;
thence north to point of
origin.
The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim...... All navigable waters of the The 2nd Sunday in June The Great Chesapeake
Chesapeake Bay between and Bay Swim, Inc.
adjacent to the spans of
the William P. Lane Jr.
Memorial Bridges from
shoreline to shoreline,
bounded to the north by a
line drawn parallel and
500 yards north of the
north bridge span that
originates from the
western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]00'36.6''
N, longitude
076[deg]23'55'' W, thence
eastward to the eastern
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]59'14.2'' N,
longitude
076[deg]19'57.3'' W; and
bounded to the south by a
line drawn parallel and
500 yards south of the
south bridge span that
originates from the
western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]00'18.4''
N, longitude
076[deg]24'28.2'' W,
thence eastward to the
eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]58'39.2''
N, longitude
076[deg]20'8.8'' W.
Maryland Freedom Swim.............. All navigable waters of the 1. The 2nd Saturday or TCR Event Management.
Choptank River, from Sunday in May; or.
shoreline to shoreline, 2. The 3rd Saturday or
within an area bounded on Sunday in May; or.
the east by a line drawn 3. The 4th Saturday or
from latitude Sunday in May; or.
38[deg]35'14.2'' N, 4. The last Saturday
longitude or Sunday in May.
076[deg]02'33.0'' W,
thence south to latitude
38[deg]34'08.3'' N,
longitude
076[deg]03'36.2'' W, and
bounded on the west by a
line drawn from latitude
38[deg]35'32.7'' N,
longitude
076[deg]02'58.3'' W,
thence south to latitude
38[deg]34'24.7'' N,
longitude
076[deg]04'01.3'' W,
located at Cambridge, MD.
The MRE Tug of War................. The navigable waters of Spa 1. The last Saturday The Maritime Republic
Creek from shoreline to in October; or of Eastport.
shoreline, extending 400 2. The 1st Saturday in
feet from either side of a November; or.
rope spanning Spa Creek 3. The 2nd Saturday in
from a position at November.
latitude 38[deg]58'36'' N,
longitude
076[deg]29'04.7'' W at
Annapolis City Dock,
thence to a position at
latitude 38[deg]58'25'' N,
longitude
076[deg]28'52.4'' W, at
Eastport, MD shoreline,
near the foot of 2nd
Street.
NAS Patuxent River Air Expo........ All navigable waters of 1. The Thursday, NAS Patuxent River.
lower Patuxent River, near Friday, Saturday and
Solomons, MD, located Sunday before
between Fishing Point and Memorial Day
base of break wall marking (observed); or
the entrance to East 2. The Thursday,
Seaplane Basin at Naval Friday, Saturday and
Air Station Patuxent River Sunday after Memorial
(adjacent to approach for Day (observed); or.
runway 14), within an area 3. The Thursday,
bounded by a line Friday, Saturday and
commencing near the Sunday before Labor
shoreline at latitude Day (observed); or.
38[deg]17'39'' N, 4. The Thursday,
longitude 076[deg]25'47'' Friday, Saturday and
W, thence northwest to Sunday after Labor
latitude 38[deg]17'47'' N, Day (observed).
longitude 076[deg]26'00''
W, thence northeast to
latitude 38[deg]18'09'' N,
longitude 076[deg]25'40''
W, thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N,
longitude 076[deg]25'25''
W, located near the
shoreline at U.S. Naval
Air Station Patuxent
River, MD.
All navigable waters of
Chesapeake Bay, located
approximately 500 yards
north of break wall
marking entrance to
Chesapeake Bay Basin,
Naval Air Station Patuxent
River (adjacent to
approach for runway 32),
within an area bounded by
a line commencing near the
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]16'53.9'' N,
longitude
076[deg]23'29.2'' W,
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]16'40'' N,
longitude 076[deg]23'05''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'19'' N,
longitude 076[deg]23'25''
W, thence northwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'30.4''
N, longitude
076[deg]23'44.9'' W,
located near the shoreline
at U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, MD.
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Ocean City Air Show................ All navigable waters of the 1. The 1st consecutive Town of Ocean City,
North Atlantic Ocean Thursday, Friday, MD.
within an area bounded by Saturday, and Sunday
the following coordinates: in June; or
Commencing at a point near 2. The 2nd consecutive
the shoreline in vicinity Thursday, Friday,
of 33rd Street, Ocean Saturday, and Sunday
City, MD, latitude in June; or.
38[deg]21'48.8'' N, 3. The 3rd consecutive
longitude 075[deg]04'10'' Thursday, Friday,
W, thence eastward to Saturday, and Sunday
latitude 38[deg]21'32'' N, in June.
longitude 075[deg]03'12''
W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]19'22.7''
N, longitude
075[deg]04'09.5'' W,
thence west to latitude
38[deg]19'38.5'' N,
longitude
075[deg]05'05.4'' W,
thence north along the
shoreline to point of
origin, located adjacent
to Ocean City, MD.
Ocean City Offshore Grand Prix..... Regulated area: All 1. The 1st Sunday in Offshore Powerboat
navigable waters of North May; or Association.
Atlantic Ocean bounded by 2. The 2nd Sunday in
the following coordinates: May; or.
Commencing at a point near 3. The 2nd Sunday in
the shoreline at position September; or.
latitude 38[deg]21'42'' N, 4. The 3rd Sunday in
longitude 075[deg]04'11'' September; or.
W; thence east to latitude 5. The 4th Sunday in
38[deg]21'33'' N, September; or.
longitude 075[deg]03'10'' 6. The last Sunday in
W; thence southwest to September.
latitude 38[deg]19'25'' N,
longitude 075[deg]04'02''
W; thence west to the
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]19'35'' N,
longitude 075[deg]05'02''
W, at Ocean City, MD. The
following locations are
within the regulated area:
Race area: The area is
bounded by a line
commencing at latitude
38[deg]19'46.85'' N,
longitude
075[deg]04'43.28'' W,
thence east to latitude
38[deg]19'44.23'' N,
longitude
075[deg]04'29.89'' W,
thence north and parallel
to the Ocean City, MD
shoreline to latitude
38[deg]21'23.24'' N,
longitude
075[deg]03'48.87'' W,
thence west to latitude
38[deg]21'25.12'' N,
longitude
075[deg]04'02.45'' W,
thence south and parallel
to the Ocean City, MD
shoreline to the point of
origin.
Buffer zone: The area is
500 yards in all
directions surrounding the
``Race area'' and is
bounded by a line
commencing at a point near
the shoreline at latitude
38[deg]19'35'' N,
longitude 075[deg]05'02''
W, thence east to latitude
38[deg]19'28'' N,
longitude 075[deg]04'17''
W, thence north and
parallel to Ocean City, MD
shoreline to latitude
38[deg]21'35'' N,
longitude 075[deg]03'24''
W, thence west to the
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]21'42'' N,
longitude 075[deg]04'11''
W, thence south along the
Ocean City, MD shoreline
to the point of origin.
Spectator area: The area is
bounded by a line
commencing at latitude
38[deg]19'40'' N,
longitude 075[deg]04'12''
W, thence east to latitude
38[deg]19'37'' N,
longitude 075[deg]03'59''
W, thence northeast and
parallel to the Ocean
City, MD shoreline to
latitude 38[deg]21'17'' N,
longitude 075[deg]03'17''
W, thence west to latitude
38[deg]21'20'' N,
longitude 075[deg]03'31''
W, thence southwest and
parallel to Ocean City, MD
shoreline to the point of
origin.
Oxford Funathlon Swim.............. The navigable waters of the 1. The 1st Saturday or Charcot Marie Tooth
Tred Avon River from Sunday in June; or Association and
shoreline to shoreline, 2. The 2nd Saturday or Therapies for
within an area bounded on Sunday in June; or. Inherited
the east by a line drawn 3. The 3rd Saturday or Neuropathies.
from latitude Sunday in June.
38[deg]42'25'' N,
longitude 076[deg]10'45''
W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]41'37'' N,
longitude 076[deg]10'26''
W, and bounded on the west
by a line drawn from
latitude 38[deg]41'58'' N,
longitude 076[deg]11'04''
W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N,
longitude 076[deg]10'49''
W, thence east to latitude
38[deg]41'25'' N,
longitude 076[deg]10'30''
W, located between
Bellevue, MD, and Oxford,
MD.
Rock Hall and Waterman's Triathlon The navigable waters of 1. The Saturday and Kinetic Multisports,
Swims. Rock Hall Harbor from Sunday after Memorial LLC.
shoreline to shoreline, Day (observed); and
bounded by a line drawn 2. The 1st Saturday
from latitude and Sunday in October.
39[deg]07'58.9'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'02''
W, thence southeast and
parallel along the harbor
breakwall to latitude
39[deg]07'50.1'' N,
longitude
076[deg]14'41.7'' W,
located at Rock Hall, MD.
Southern Maryland Boat Club Summer Regulated area: All 1. Either: Southern Maryland Boat
and Fall Regattas. navigable waters of Breton a. July 4th; or....... Club.
Bay and McIntosh Run, b. The last Saturday
immediately adjacent to and Sunday of July;
Leonardtown, MD shoreline, and.
from shoreline to 2. Either:............
shoreline, within an area a. The 1st Saturday
bounded to the east by a and Sunday in
line drawn along latitude October; or.
38[deg]16'43'' N, and b. The 2nd Saturday
bounded to the west by a and Sunday in October.
line drawn along longitude
076[deg]38'30'' W, located
at Leonardtown, MD. The
following locations are
within the regulated area:.
Race area: The area is
bounded by a line
commencing at position
latitude 38[deg]17'09.78''
N, longitude
076[deg]38'22.71'' W,
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]16'58.62''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'50.91'' W,
thence southwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'51.89''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'55.82'' W,
thence northwest to
latitude 38[deg]17'05.44''
N, longitude
076[deg]38'27.20'' W,
thence northeast to point
of origin.
Buffer zone: The area is
approximately 125 yards in
all directions surrounding
the ``Race area'' and is
bounded by a line
commencing at the
shoreline west of
Leonardtown Wharf Park at
position latitude
38[deg]17'13.80'' N,
longitude
076[deg]38'24.72'' W,
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]16'58.61''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'44.29'' W,
thence southwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'46.35''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'52.54'' W,
thence northwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'58.78''
N, longitude
076[deg]38'26.63'' W,
thence north to latitude
38[deg]17'07.50'' N,
longitude
076[deg]38'30.00'' W,
thence northeast to point
of origin.
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Spectator areas: Northeast
Spectator Fleet Area. The
area is bounded by a line
commencing at position
latitude 38[deg]16'59.10''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'45.60'' W,
thence northeast to
latitude 38[deg]17'01.76''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'43.71'' W,
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]16'59.23''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'37.25'' W,
thence southwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'53.32''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'40.85'' W,
thence northwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'55.48''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'46.39'' W,
thence northeast to
latitude 38[deg]16'58.61''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'44.29'' W,
thence northwest to point
of origin.
Southeast Spectator Fleet
Area. The area is bounded
by a line commencing at
Buzzard Point at position
latitude 38[deg]16'47.20''
N, longitude
076[deg]37'54.80'' W,
thence south to latitude
38[deg]16'43.30'' N,
longitude
076[deg]37'55.20'' W,
thence east to latitude
38[deg]16'43.20'' N,
longitude
076[deg]37'47.80'' W,
thence north to latitude
38[deg]16'44.80'' N,
longitude
076[deg]37'48.20'' W,
thence northwest to point
of origin..
South Spectator Fleet Area.
The area is bounded by a
line commencing at
position latitude
38[deg]16'55.36'' N,
longitude
076[deg]38'17.26'' W,
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]16'50.39''
N, longitude
076[deg]38'03.69'' W,
thence south to latitude
38[deg]16'48.87'' N,
longitude
076[deg]38'03.68'' W,
thence northwest to
latitude 38[deg]16'53.82''
N, longitude
076[deg]38'17.28'' W,
thence north to point of
origin.
Thunder on the Choptank............ Regulated area. All 1. The 3rd Saturday Kent Narrows Racing
navigable waters within and Sunday in July; Association.
Choptank River and or
Hambrooks Bay bounded by a 2. The 4th Saturday
line connecting the and Sunday in July;
following coordinates: or.
Commencing at the 3. The last Saturday
shoreline at Long Wharf and Sunday in July.
Park, Cambridge, MD, at
position latitude
38[deg]34'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'16''
W; thence east to latitude
38[deg]34'20'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'46''
W; thence northeast across
the Choptank River along
the Senator Frederick C.
Malkus, Jr. (US-50)
Memorial Bridge, at mile
15.5, to latitude
38[deg]35'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]02'52''
W; thence west along the
shoreline to latitude
38[deg]35'38'' N,
longitude 076[deg]03'09''
W; thence north and west
along the shoreline to
latitude 38[deg]36'42'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'15''
W; thence southwest across
the Choptank River to
latitude 38[deg]35'31'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'57''
W; thence west along the
Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N,
longitude 076[deg]05'17''
W; thence south and east
along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point
of origin. The following
locations are within the
regulated area:.
Race Area. Located within
the navigable waters of
Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
River, between Hambrooks
Bar and Great Marsh Point,
MD.
Buffer zone. All navigable
waters within Hambrooks
Bay and Choptank River
(with the exception of the
Race Area designated by
the marine event sponsor)
bound to the north by the
breakwall and continuing
along a line drawn from
the east end of breakwall
located at latitude
38[deg]35'27.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]04'50.1'' W;
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]35'17.7''
N, longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W; thence
south to latitude
38[deg]35'01'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'29''
W; thence west to the
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]35'01'' N,
longitude
076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
Spectator area. All
navigable waters of the
Choptank River, eastward
and outside of Hambrooks
Bay breakwall, thence
bound by line that
commences at latitude
38[deg]35'28'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'50''
W; thence northeast to
latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'47''
W; thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]35'23'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'29''
W; thence southwest to
latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'31''
W; thence northwest to and
terminating at the point
of origin.
USNA Blue Angels Air Show.......... Regulated area: All The Tuesday and U.S. Naval Academy.
navigable waters of the Wednesday before
Severn River, from Memorial Day
shoreline to shoreline, (observed).
bounded to the northwest
by a line drawn along the
U.S. 50 fixed highway
bridge. The regulated area
is bounded to the
southeast by a line drawn
from U.S. Naval Academy
Light at latitude
38[deg]58'39.5'' N,
longitude 076[deg]28'49''
W, thence southeast to a
point 1500 yards ESE of
Chinks Point, MD at
latitude 38[deg]57'41'' N,
longitude 076[deg]27'36''
W, thence northeast to
Greenbury Point at
latitude 38[deg]58'27.7''
N, longitude
076[deg]27'16.4'' W. The
following location is
within the regulated area:
Spectator area: All
navigable waters of the
Severn River bounded by a
line commencing at
latitude 38[deg]58'38.2''
N, longitude
076[deg]27'56.9'' W,
thence southeast to
latitude 38[deg]58'24.9''
N, longitude
076[deg]27'47.6'' W,
thence west to latitude
38[deg]58'22.3'' N,
longitude
076[deg]27'54.5'' W,
thence northwest to
latitude 38[deg]58'28.3''
N, longitude
076[deg]28'11'' W, thence
east to point of origin.
This area is located
generally in the center
portion of Middle Ground
Anchorage, Severn River,
MD. This spectator area is
restricted to certain
vessels as described in
paragraph (h)(1) of this
section.
USNA Crew Races.................... All navigable waters of the 1. Either: U.S. Naval Academy.
Severn River, from a. The 3rd Saturday
shoreline to shoreline, and Sunday in May; or.
bounded to the northwest b. The 4th Saturday
by a line drawn from the and Sunday in May; or.
south shoreline at c. The last Saturday
latitude 39[deg]00'58'' N, and Sunday in May;
longitude 076[deg]31'32'' and.
W, thence to the north 2. Every Saturday and
shoreline at latitude Sunday in May.
39[deg]01'11'' N,
longitude 076[deg]31'10''
W. The regulated area is
bounded to the southeast
by a line drawn from U.S.
Naval Academy Light at
latitude 38[deg]58'39.5''
N, longitude
076[deg]28'49'' W, thence
easterly to Carr Point, MD
at latitude 38[deg]58'58''
N, longitude
076[deg]27'41'' W.
USNA Safety at Sea Seminar......... All navigable waters of the 1. The 4th Saturday in U.S. Naval Academy.
Severn River, from March; or
shoreline to shoreline, 2. The last Saturday
bounded to the northwest in March; or.
by the Naval Academy (SR- 3. The 1st Saturday in
450) Bridge and bounded to April.
the southeast by a line
drawn from Triton Light at
latitude 38[deg]58'53.0''
N, longitude
076[deg]28'34.4'' W,
thence easterly to Carr
Point, MD at latitude
38[deg]58'58.7'' N,
longitude
076[deg]27'38.9'' W.
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Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival All navigable waters of the 1. The 3rd Saturday Taiwan-U.S. Cultural
Upper Potomac River, and Sunday in May; or. Association.
Washington, DC, from 2. The 2nd Saturday
shoreline to shoreline, and Sunday in June;
bounded upstream by the or.
Francis Scott Key Bridge 3. The 3rd Saturday
and downstream by the and Sunday in June.
Roosevelt Memorial Bridge,
located at Georgetown,
Washington, DC.
Washington's Crossing: Swim Across All navigable waters of the The 1st Sunday in June Wave One Swimming.
the Potomac. Potomac River, encompassed
by a line connecting the
following points,
beginning at Jones Point
Park, VA, shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]47'35'' N,
longitude 077[deg]02'22''
W, thence east along the
northern extent of the
Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-
495/I-95) Bridge, at mile
103.8, to the Rosilie
Island shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]47'36'' N,
longitude 077[deg]01'32''
W, thence south along the
Maryland shoreline to
latitude 38[deg]46'52'' N,
longitude 077[deg]01'13''
W, at National Harbor, MD
shoreline, thence west
across the Potomac River
to the George Washington
Memorial Parkway highway
overpass and Cameron Run
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]47'23'' N,
longitude 077[deg]03'03''
W, thence north along the
Virginia shoreline to the
point of origin.
Washington DC Sharkfest Swim....... All navigable waters of the 1. The 3rd Saturday or Enviro-Sports
Upper Potomac River, Sunday in June; or. Productions Inc.
within an area bounded by 2. The 4th Saturday or
a line connecting the Sunday in June; or.
following points: From the 3. The last Saturday
Rosilie Island shoreline or Sunday in June.
at latitude
38[deg]47'30.30'' N,
longitude
077[deg]01'26.70'' W,
thence west to latitude
38[deg]47'30.00'' N,
longitude
077[deg]01'37.30'' W,
thence south to latitude
38[deg]47'08.20'' N,
longitude
077[deg]01'37.30'' W,
thence east to latitude
38[deg]47'09.00'' N,
longitude
077[deg]01'09.20'' W,
thence southeast along the
pier to latitude
38[deg]47'06.30'' N,
longitude
077[deg]01'02.50'' W,
thence north along the
shoreline and west along
the southern extent of the
Woodrow Wilson (I-95/I-
495) Memorial Bridge and
south and west along the
shoreline to the point of
origin, located at
National Harbor, MD.
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\1\As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table 2 are subject to
change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates
to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of
Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
(3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--COTP Zone.
Table 3 to paragraph (i)(3)
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Enforcement period(s)
Event Regulated area \1\ Sponsor
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Blackbeard Festival, Battle of Regulated area: The May--last Friday, City of Hampton.
Hampton. navigable waters of Sunset Saturday and Sunday
Creek and Hampton River or June--1st Friday,
shoreline to shoreline Saturday and Sunday.
bounded to the north by October--3rd and 4th
the I-64 Bridge over the weekend.
Hampton River and bounded
to the south by a line
drawn from Hampton River
Channel Light 16 (LL
10945), located at
latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N,
longitude 076[deg]20'24''
W, thence west across the
Hampton River to finger
pier at Bluewater Yacht
Center, located at
latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N,
longitude 076[deg]20'28''
W. The following locations
are within the regulated
area:
Spectator Vessel Anchorage
Areas--
Area A. Located in the
upper reaches of the
Hampton River, bounded to
the south by a line drawn
from the western shoreline
at latitude
37[deg]01'46.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]20'21.3'' W,
thence east across the
river to latitude
37[deg]01'42.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]20'12.3'' W, and
bounded to the north by
the I-64 Bridge over the
Hampton River. The
anchorage area will be
marked by orange buoys.
Area B. Located along the ......................
eastern side of the
Hampton River channel,
south of the route 60/143
bridge and Joy's Marina,
and adjacent to the
shoreline that fronts the
Riverside Health Center.
Bounded by the shoreline
and a line drawn between
the following points:
latitude 37[deg]01'27.6''
N, longitude
076[deg]20'23.1'' W,
thence south to latitude
37[deg]01'22.9'' N,
longitude
076[deg]20'26.1'' W. The
anchorage area will be
marked by orange buoys.
Cock Island Race................... The navigable waters of the 1. The 2nd Saturday in Portsmouth Boat Club &
Elizabeth River and its June; or City of Portsmouth,
branches from shoreline to 2. The 3rd Saturday in VA.
shoreline, bounded to the June.
northwest by a line drawn
across the Port Norfolk
Reach section of the
Elizabeth River between
the northern corner of the
landing at Hospital Point,
Portsmouth, VA, latitude
36[deg]50'51.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]18'07.9'' W and
the north corner of the
City of Norfolk Mooring
Pier at the foot of Brooks
Avenue located at latitude
36[deg]51'00.3'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'51''
W; bounded on the
southwest by a line drawn
from the southern corner
of the landing at Hospital
Point, Portsmouth, VA, at
latitude 36[deg]50'50.9''
N, longitude
076[deg]18'07.7'' W, to
the northern end of the
eastern most pier at the
Tidewater Yacht Agency
Marina, located at
latitude 36[deg]50'33.6''
N, longitude
076[deg]17'54.1'' W;
bounded to the south by a
line drawn across the
Lower Reach of the
Southern Branch of the
Elizabeth River, between
the Portsmouth Lightship
Museum located at the foot
of London Boulevard, in
Portsmouth, VA at latitude
36[deg]50'13.2'' N,
longitude
076[deg]17'44.8'' W, and
the northwest corner of
the Norfolk Shipbuilding &
Drydock, Berkley Plant,
Pier No. 1, located at
latitude 36[deg]50'08.8''
N, longitude
076[deg]17'37.5'' W; and
bounded to the southeast
by the Berkley Bridge
which crosses the Eastern
Branch of the Elizabeth
River between Berkley at
latitude 36[deg]50'21.5''
N, longitude
076[deg]17'14.5'' W, and
Norfolk at latitude
36[deg]50'35'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'10''
W.
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Hampton Cup Regatta................ Regulated area: All 1. The 1st consecutive Hampton Cup Regatta
navigable waters of Mill Friday, Saturday, and Boat Club.
Creek, adjacent and north Sunday in August; or.
of Fort Monroe, Hampton, 2. The 2nd consecutive
VA. The regulated area Friday, Saturday and
includes the following Sunday in August; and.
areas:. 3. The 4th Saturday
Race area: All navigable and Sunday in
waters within the September.
following boundaries: to
the north, a line drawn
along latitude
37[deg]01'03'' N, to the
east a line drawn along
longitude 076[deg]18'30''
W, to the south a line
drawn parallel with the
Fort Monroe shoreline, and
west boundary is parallel
with the Route 258--East
Mercury Boulevard Bridge--
causeway. The following
locations are within the
regulated area:.
Buffer zone A: All
navigable waters bounded
by a line connecting the
following points: latitude
37[deg]00'43'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'54''
W, thence north along the
causeway to latitude
37[deg]01'03'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'52''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 37[deg]01'00'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'54''
W, thence south to Route
143 causeway at latitude
37[deg]00'44'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'58''
W, thence east along the
shoreline to point of
origin.
Buffer zone B: All
navigable waters bounded
by a line connecting the
following points: latitude
37[deg]01'08'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'49''
W, thence east to latitude
37[deg]01'08'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'23''
W, thence south to
latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'23''
W, thence west to latitude
37[deg]00'33'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'30''
W, thence north to
latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'30''
W, thence west to latitude
37[deg]01'03'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'49''
W, thence north to point
of origin.
Spectator area: All
navigable waters bounded
by a line connecting the
following points: latitude
37[deg]01'08'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'23''
W, thence east to latitude
37[deg]01'08'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'14''
W, thence south to
latitude 37[deg]00'54'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'14''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 37[deg]00'37'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'23''
W, thence north to point
of origin.
Mattaponi Drag Boat Race........... Regulated area: All June--3rd Saturday and Mattaponi Volunteer
navigable waters of Sunday or 4th Rescue Squad and Dive
Mattaponi River Saturday and Sunday. Team.
immediately adjacent to
Rainbow Acres Campground,
King and Queen County, VA.
The regulated area
includes a section of the
Mattaponi River
approximately three-
quarter mile long and
bounded in width by each
shoreline, bounded to the
east by a line that runs
parallel along longitude
076[deg]52'43'' W, near
the mouth of Mitchell Hill
Creek, and bounded to the
west by a line that runs
parallel along longitude
076[deg]53'41:'' W just
north of Wakema, VA. The
following locations are
within the regulated area
Buffer zone: The navigable
waters of Mattaponi River
extending 200 yards
outwards from east and
west boundary lines
described in this section.
Spectator area: The
regulated area cannot
accommodate spectator
vessels due to limitations
posed by shallow water and
insufficient waters to
provide adequate
separation between race
course and other vessels.
Spectators are encouraged
to view the race from
points along the adjacent
shoreline.
Norfolk Harborfest................. The navigable waters of the June--1st Friday, Norfolk Festevents,
Elizabeth River and its Saturday and Sunday Ltd.
branches from shoreline to or 2nd Friday,
shoreline, bounded to the Saturday and Sunday.
northwest by a line drawn 1. The 1st consecutive
across the Port Norfolk Friday, Saturday, and
Reach section of the Sunday in June; or.
Elizabeth River between 2. The 2nd consecutive
the north corner of the Friday, Saturday, and
landing at Hospital Point, Sunday in June.
Portsmouth, VA, latitude
36[deg]50'51.6'' N,
longitude
076[deg]18'07.9'' W, and
the north corner of the
City of Norfolk Mooring
Pier at the foot of Brooks
Avenue located at latitude
36[deg]51'00.3'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'51''
W; bounded on the
southwest by a line drawn
from the southern corner
of the landing at Hospital
Point, Portsmouth, VA, at
latitude 36[deg]50'50.9''
N, longitude
076[deg]18'07.7'' W, to
the northern end of the
eastern most pier at the
Tidewater Yacht Agency
Marina, located at
latitude 36[deg]50'33.6''
N, longitude
076[deg]17'54.1'' W;
bounded to the south by a
line drawn across the
Lower Reach of the
Southern Branch of the
Elizabeth River, between
the Portsmouth Lightship
Museum located at the foot
of London Boulevard, in
Portsmouth, VA at latitude
36[deg]50'13.2'' N,
longitude
076[deg]17'44.8'' W, and
the northwest corner of
the Norfolk Shipbuilding &
Drydock, Berkley Plant,
Pier No. 1, located at
latitude 36[deg]50'08.8''
N, longitude
076[deg]17'37.5'' W; and
to the southeast by the
Berkley Bridge which
crosses the Eastern Branch
of the Elizabeth River
between Berkley at
latitude 36[deg]50'21.5''
N, longitude
076[deg]17'14.5'' W, and
Norfolk at latitude
36[deg]50'35'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'10''
W.
Pony Penning Swim.................. The navigable waters of 1. The last Wednesday Chincoteague Volunteer
Assateague Channel from and following Friday Fire Department.
shoreline to shoreline, in July; or
bounded to the east by a 2. The 1st Wednesday
line drawn from latitude and following Friday
37[deg]55'01'' N, in August.
longitude 075[deg]22'40''
W, thence south to
latitude 37[deg]54'50'' N,
longitude 075[deg]22'46''
W; and to the southwest by
a line drawn from latitude
37[deg]54'54'' N,
longitude 075[deg]23'00''
W, thence east to latitude
37[deg]54'49'' N,
longitude 075[deg]22'49''
W.
Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Regulated area: The 1. The last Sunday in City of Poquoson.
Races. navigable waters of the September; or.
Back River, Poquoson, VA. 2. The 1st Sunday of
The following locations October; or.
are within the regulated 3. The 2nd Sunday of
area: October.
Race area: The area is
bounded on the north by a
line drawn along latitude
37[deg]06'30'' N, bounded
on the south by a line
drawn along latitude
37[deg]06'15'' N, bounded
on the east by a line
drawn along longitude
076[deg]18'52'' W, and
bounded on the west by a
line drawn along longitude
076[deg]19'30'' W.
Buffer zone: The navigable
waters of Back River
extending 200 yards
outwards from east and
west boundary lines, and
100 yards outwards from
the north and south
boundary lines described
in this section.
Spectator area: Is located
along the south boundary
line of the buffer zone
described in this section
and continues to the south
for 300 yards.
Something in the Water............. Regulated area: All The last Friday, Redrock Entertainment
navigable waters of the Saturday, and Sunday Services.
North Atlantic Ocean in April.
immediately adjacent to
Virginia Beach, VA bounded
on the south side by a
line beginning on the
shore line at latitude
36[deg]49'49.20'' N,
longitude
75[deg]58'04.54'' W,
thence easterly to
latitude 36[deg]49'49.27''
N, longitude
75[deg]57'58.49'' W, just
seaward of the Rudee Inlet
break-wall, thence
northerly to latitude
36[deg]51'34.83''N ,
longitude
75[deg]58'28.82'' W,
adjacent to Neptune's Park
at 30th street, thence
westerly to the shore line
at latitude
36[deg]51'34.83'' N,
longitude 75[deg]58'35''
W, and thence southerly
along the shore line back
to the beginning point.
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Buffer zone: The navigable
waters of the North
Atlantic Ocean extending
200 yards towards the
eastern boundary line
described in this section.
Spectator Area: Spectator
craft are not permitted
within the regulated area
during the enforcement
period. The regulated area
is established to provide
adequate separation
between event participants
on the beach and prohibit
unauthorized waterside
entry during the event.
Virginia Boat Club (VBC) Sprints All navigable waters of the 1. The 2nd Saturday or Virginia Boat Club
Regatta on the James River. James River in the Sunday in June; or. Richmond, VA.
vicinity of Robious 2. The 3rd Saturday or
Landing Park, Midlothian, Sunday in June.
VA. The regulated area
includes a section of the
James River approximately
1300 yards long and
bounded in width by each
shoreline, bounded to the
east by a line that runs
parallel along longitude
077[deg]38'04'' W, and
bounded to the west by a
line that runs parallel
along longitude
077[deg]38'54'' W, north
of Robious Landing Park.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table 3 are subject to
change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates
to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of
Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
(4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone.
Table 4 to Paragraph (i)(4)
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Enforcement period(s)
Event Regulated area \1\ Sponsor
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Crossing, The...................... All navigable waters of The 2nd Saturday in Organization to
Lake Gaston, from August. Support the Arts,
shoreline to shoreline, Infrastructure, and
directly under the length Learning on Lake
of Eaton Ferry Bridge (NC Gaston, AKA O'SAIL.
State Route 903),
commencing at the southern
bridge entrance at
latitude 36[deg]30'38'' N,
longitude 077[deg]57'53''
W, and extending to the
northern bridge entrance
at latitude 36[deg]31'19''
N, longitude
077[deg]57'33'' W, and
bounded to the west by a
line drawn parallel and
100 yards from and the
western side of Eaton
Ferry Bridge near
Littleton, NC.
PPD Ironman North Carolina......... All navigable waters of 1. The 3rd Friday or Ironman, Wilmington,
Masonboro Inlet, shoreline Saturday in October; NC.
to shoreline starting at or
location latitude 2. The 4th Friday or
34[deg]11'13'' N, Saturday in October;
longitude 077[deg]48'53'' or 3. The last Friday
W, thence north along or Saturday in
Banks Channel to latitude October.
34[deg]12'14'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'04''
W, thence west to Motts
channel, terminating at
Sea Path Marina at
latitude 34[deg]12'44'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'25''
W, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Roanoke River Races................ All navigable waters of the 1. Either:............ Virginia Outlaw Drag
Roanoke River in Plymouth, a. The 1st Saturday Boat Association
NC, from approximate and Sunday in August; (VODBA)
positions: latitude or.
35[deg]52'25'' N, b. The 2nd Saturday
longitude 076[deg]44'33'' and Sunday in August;
W, then northwest to or.
latitude 35[deg]52'29'' N, c. The 3rd Saturday
longitude 076[deg]44'37'' and Sunday in August;
W, then southwest along or.
the shoreline to latitude d. The 4th Saturday
35[deg]52'00'' N, and Sunday in August;
longitude 076[deg]45'31'' and.
W, then south to latitude 2. Either:............
35[deg]51'56'' N,
longitude 076[deg]45'30''
W, then northeast along
the shoreline to the point
of origin, a length of
approximately one mile.
a. The 2nd Saturday
and Sunday in
October; b. The 3rd
Saturday and Sunday
in October; or
c. The 4th Saturday
and Sunday in
October; or
d. The last Saturday
and Sunday in October
Swim the Loop and Motts Channel All navigable waters 1. The 4th Saturday or Without Limits
Sprint. surrounding Harbor Island, Sunday in September; Coaching, Inc.
NC including Intracoastal or
waterway, Lees Cut, Banks 2. The last Saturday
Channel and Motts Channel. or Sunday in
Enforcement area extends September.
approximately 100 yards
from the shoreline of
Harbor Island and is
bounded by a line
connecting the following
points; latitude
34[deg]12'55'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'59''
W, thence northeast to
latitude 34[deg]13'16'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'39''
W, thence southeast to
latitude 34[deg]13'06'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'18''
W, thence east to latitude
34[deg]13'12'' N,
longitude 077[deg]47'41''
W, thence southeast to
latitude 34[deg]13'06'' N,
longitude 077[deg]47'33''
W, thence south to
latitude 34[deg]12'31'' N,
longitude 077[deg]47'47''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 34[deg]12'11'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'01''
W, thence northwest to
latitude 34[deg]12'29'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'29''
W, thence north to
latitude 34[deg]12'44'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'32''
W, thence northwest to
point of origin.
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Wilmington YMCA Triathlon.......... All navigable waters of 1. The 3rd, 4th, or Wilmington, NC, YMCA.
Motts Channel, from last Saturday in
shoreline to shoreline and September; or
between Wrightsville 2. The last Saturday
Channel Day beacon 14 in October; or.
(LLNR 30220), located at 3. The 1st or 2nd
latitude 34[deg]12'17.8'' Saturday in November.
N, longitude
077[deg]48'09.1'' W,
thence westward to
Wrightsville Channel Day
beacon 25 (LLNR 30255),
located at latitude
34[deg]12'52.1'' N,
longitude
077[deg]48'53.5'' W.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table 4 are subject to
change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates
to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of
Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
Dated: May 10, 2021.
Laura M. Dickey,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2021-11570 Filed 6-2-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P
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