Rules and Regulations. Notice of implementation of regulation

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of implementation of regulation
Citation: FR Doc. 03-7384 · RIN 1625-AA08 · CGD05-03-030 · 33 CFR 100

Summary

The Coast Guard is implementing the special local regulations at 33 CFR 100.518 for the U.S. Naval Academy Crew Races, marine events to be held April 26, 2003 and May 25, 2003, on the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland. These special local regulations are necessary to control vessel traffic due to the confined nature of the waterway and expected vessel congestion during the events. The effect will be to restrict general navigation in the regulated area for the safety of spectators and vessels transiting the event area. EFFECTIVE

Dates

33 CFR 100.518 is effective from 5:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on April 26, 2003 and from 5:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on May 25, 2002.

Supplementary Information

The U.S. Naval Academy will sponsor crew races on the waters of the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland. The events will consist of intercollegiate crew rowing teams racing along a 2000-meter course on the waters of the Severn River. A fleet of spectator vessels is expected to gather near the event site to view the competition. In order to ensure the safety of participants, spectators and transiting vessels, 33 CFR 100.518 will be in effect for the duration of the event. Under provisions of 33 CFR 100.518, vessels may not enter the regulated area without permission from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Spectator vessels may anchor outside the regulated area but may not block a navigable channel. Because these restrictions will only be in effect for a limited period, they should not result in a significant disruption of maritime traffic. Dated: March 10, 2003. James D. Hull, Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 03-7384 Filed 3-27-03; 8:45 am]