Rules and Regulations. Notice of enforcement of regulation

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of enforcement of regulation
Citation: FR Doc. 2020-07048 · Docket No. USCG-2020-0036 · 33 CFR 165

Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone located in federal regulations for a recurring marine event. This action is necessary and intended for the safety of life and property on navigable waters during this event. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Buffalo.

Dates

The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939 listed in entry (b)(12) in Table 165.939 will be enforced from 6:45 a.m. through 10:45 a.m. on July 18, 2020.

Supplementary Information

The Coast Guard will enforce the section entitled Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone listed in in table 165.939 entry (b)(12) in 33 CFR 165.939 for the Lake Erie Open Water Swim. Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone during an enforcement period is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or her designated representative. Those seeking permission to enter the safety zone may request permission from the Captain of 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 her designated representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. This notice of enforcement is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.939 and 5 U.S.C. 552 (a). In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register , the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. If the Captain of the Port Buffalo determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice she may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the respective safety zone. Lexia M. Littlejohn, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Buffalo. [FR Doc. 2020-07048 Filed 4-3-20; 8:45 am]