Rule2022-15337
Safety Zone; Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks
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Published
July 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks on July 24, 2022, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this display. Our regulation for limited access areas within the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone identifies the regulated area for this event in Tonawanda, NY. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Safety Zone Coordinator or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 19, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 42962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-15337]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2022-0260]
Safety Zone; Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Tonawanda's
Canal Fest Fireworks on July 24, 2022, to provide for the safety of
life on navigable waterways during this display. Our regulation for
limited access areas within the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone
identifies the regulated area for this event in Tonawanda, NY. During
the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated
area must comply with directions from the Safety Zone Coordinator or
any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939 as listed in Table 165.939
will be enforced from 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on July 24, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
notification of enforcement, contact LT Justin Miller, Chief of
Waterways Management, Sector Buffalo, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 716-
843-9391, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4a0e7a736719070867190f09083f2c2c2b2625671d1d070a3f39292d64272326"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="602450594d332d224d33252322150606010c0f4d37372d20151303074e0d090c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety
Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone listed in
the table to 33 CFR 165.939 for the following events:
i. Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks, Tonawanda, NY; The safety zone
listed in Table 165.939 as (b)(26) will be enforced on all waters of
East Niagara River, Tonawanda, NY within a 210-foot radius of position
43[deg]01'17.8'' N, 078[deg]52'40.9'' W, from 9:15 p.m. through 10:15
p.m. on July 24, 2022.
Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring
within these safety zones during an enforcement period is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated
representative; designation need not be in writing. Those seeking
permission to enter these safety zones may request permission from the
Captain of the Port Buffalo via channel 16, VHF-FM. Vessels and persons
granted permission to enter the safety zone shall obey the directions
of the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated representative.
While within a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum
speed necessary to maintain a safe course.
In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register,
the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance
notification of the enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners or other suitable means. If the Captain of the Port Buffalo
determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for the full
duration stated in this notice, he may use a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners to grant general permission to enter the respective safety
zone. This notice is issued under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a).
Dated: July 11, 2022.
M.I. Kuperman,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo.
[FR Doc. 2022-15337 Filed 7-18-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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