Rules and Regulations. Notification of enforcement of regulation

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notification of enforcement of regulation
Citation: FR Doc. 2024-10979 · Docket No. USCG-2024-0395 · 33 CFR 165

Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety zones located in federal regulations for recurring marine events taking place in June 2024. This action is necessary and intended for the safety of life and property on navigable waters during these events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.

Dates

The regulations listed in 33 CFR 165.939 Table 165.939, will be enforced in June for the following safety zones identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for the dates and times specified.

Supplementary Information

The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety zones for annual events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone listed in 33 CFR 165.939, Table 165.939 for events occurring in the month of June as listed next. The safety zone for Table 165.939(a)(1) Festival of the Fish (Festival of the Fish Fireworks) will be enforced from 9 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on June 14, 2024. The safety zone in Table 165.939(a)(7) Blazing Paddles (Blazing Paddles Paddlefest 2024) will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. on June 22, 2024. The safety zone in Table 165.939(b)(12) Lake Erie Open Water Swim (2024 Brogan Open Water Classic) will be enforced from 6:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. on June 29, 2024. Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within these safety zones during an enforcement period is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or his designated representative. Those seeking permission to enter the safety zone may request permission from the Captain of Port Eastern Great Lakes 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 Eastern Great Lakes or his 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 notification 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 Eastern Great Lakes determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, he may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the respective safety zone. This notification is being issued by the Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes Prevention Department Head at the direction of the Captain of the Port. Dated: May 3, 2024. J.B. Bybee, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Eastern Great Lakes Prevention Department Head. [FR Doc. 2024-10979 Filed 5-20-24; 8:45 am]