Rules and Regulations. Notification of enforcement of regulation

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notification of enforcement of regulation
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-09253 · Docket No. USCG-2024-0246 · 33 CFR 100

Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the RiverFest Power Boat Races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX, from May 3, 2024 through May 5, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for annual 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.

Dates

The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 3, Line 4 will be enforced from 2 through 6 p.m. on May 3, 2024, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on May 4 and 5, 2024.

Supplementary Information

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.801 Table 3, Line 4, for the RiverFest Power Boat Races from 2 through 6 p.m. on May 3, 2024, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on May 4 and May 5, 2024. 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 regulated areas for the RiverFest Power Boat Races which encompasses portions of the Neches River adjacent to Port Neches Park. During the enforcement period, as reflected in § 100.80,1 if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with directions from the designated Patrol Commander. 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: April 24, 2024. Anthony R. Migliorini, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Zone Port Arthur. [FR Doc. 2024-09253 Filed 4-29-24; 8:45 am]