Special Local Regulations; Annual Marine Events Within the Eighth Coast Guard District; Riverfest Power Boat Races
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The Coast Guard will enforce will enforce special local regulation for the Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX, from April 29, 2022, through May 1, 2022, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Port Neches, TX. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05375]
[[Page 14404]]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG-2022-0132]
Special Local Regulations; Annual Marine Events Within the Eighth
Coast Guard District; Riverfest Power Boat Races
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce will enforce special local
regulation for the Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port
Neches, TX, from April 29, 2022, through May 1, 2022, to provide for
the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our
regulation for marine events within the Eighth Coast Guard District
identifies the regulated area for this event in Port Neches, TX. During
the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated
area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or
designated representative.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 3, line 4 will be
enforced from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on April 29, 2022, and from 8:30
a.m. through 6 p.m. on April 30 and May 1, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notification of enforcement, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, U.S. Coast
Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9fecfcf0ebebb1f4b1e8f7fef3faf1dfeaecfcf8b1f2f6f3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fecfcf0ebebb1f4b1e8f7fef3faf1dfeaecfcf8b1f2f6f3">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce special local
regulations in 33 CFR 100.801 Table 3, Line 4, for the Port Neches
Riverfest boat races display from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on April 29,
2022, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on April 30 and May 1, 2022.
This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during this three day event. Our regulations for
marine events within the Eighth Coast Guard District, Sec. 100.801,
specifies the location of the safety zone for the Riverfest boat races
which encompasses a portions of the Neches River adjacent to Port
Neches Park. During the enforcement period, as reflected in Sec.
100.801, Table 3, if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated
area you must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or
designated representative.
In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of the
enforcement periods via Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety
Information Bulletin and Vessel Traffic Service Advisory.
Dated: March 9, 2022.
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2022-05375 Filed 3-14-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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