Rules and Regulations. Notice of enforcement of regulation

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of enforcement of regulation
Citation: FR Doc. 2021-06452 · Docket No. USCG-2021-0152 · 33 CFR 165

Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulation for the Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from April 30, 2021 through May 2, 2021 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 will be enforced from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on April 30, 2021, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on May 1 and May 2, 2021.

Supplementary Information

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.801 Table 3 for the Port Neches Riverfest boat races display from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on April 30, 2021, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on May 1 and May 2, 2021. 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, § 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 § 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 22, 2021. Molly. A. Wike, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Zone Port Arthur. [FR Doc. 2021-06452 Filed 3-26-21; 8:45 am]