Special Local Regulations; Riverfest Power Boat Races, Neches River, Port Neches, Texas
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The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulation for the Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from May 5, 2023 through May 7, 2023 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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<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)</title>
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04744]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. USCG-2023-0128]
Special Local Regulations; Riverfest Power Boat Races, Neches
River, Port Neches, Texas
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulation for the
Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from May 5,
2023 through May 7, 2023 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 May 5, 2023 and from 8:30 a.m.
through 6 p.m. on May 6 and 7, 2023.
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#6211010d16164c094c150a030e070c22171101054c0f0b0e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f6c7c706b6b31743168777e737a715f6a6c7c7831727673">[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 May 5, 2023,
and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on May 6 and May 7, 2023. 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 notice 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 3, 2023.
Molly A. Wike,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port
Arthur.
[FR Doc. 2023-04744 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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