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Rule2023-10676

Safety Zone; Fireworks Display; James River, Newport News, VA

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Published
May 19, 2023
Effective
June 20, 2023

Issuing agencies

Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for navigable waters within a 400-yard radius of a fireworks barge in the James River, Newport News, VA. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the launching of fireworks. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Virginia.

Indexed from Federal Register on May 19, 2023.

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