Rule2023-24787

Special Local Regulations; OPA World Championships; Gulf of Mexico; Englewood, FL

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Published
November 9, 2023

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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the OPA World Championships to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Englewood Beach, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any designated representative.

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 77200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24787]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0783]


Special Local Regulations; OPA World Championships; Gulf of 
Mexico; Englewood, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the 
OPA World Championships to provide for the safety of life on navigable 
waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within 
the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this 
event in Englewood Beach, FL. During the enforcement periods, the 
operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with 
directions from the Patrol Commander or any designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 will be enforced daily from 8 
a.m. until 6 p.m. on November 18, 2023, through November 19, 2023, for 
the location identified in Item 8 in table 1 to Sec.  100.703.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Marine Science Technician 
First Class Mara Brown, Sector St. Petersburg Prevention Department, 
Coast Guard; telephone 813-228-2191, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#375a564556195d1955455840597742445450195a5e5b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fd909c8f9cd397d39f8f928a93bd888e9e9ad3909491">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The Coast Guard will enforce the special 
local regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 for the OPA World Championships 
identified in Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, Item No. 8, from 8 a.m. until 6 
p.m., on November 18, 2023, through November 19, 2023. This action is 
being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways 
during this event. Our regulation for recurring marine events, Sector 
St. Petersburg, Sec.  100.703, Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, Item No. 8, 
specifies the locations of the regulated area for the OPA World 
Championships which encompasses portions of the Gulf of Mexico near 
Englewood, FL. During the enforcement periods, as reflected in Sec.  
100.703(c), if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area 
you must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any 
designated representative.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement 
period via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, 
or both.

    Dated: November 2, 2023.
Michael P. Kahle,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port St. Petersburg.
[FR Doc. 2023-24787 Filed 11-8-23; 8:45 am]
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