Safety Zones:
Federal Register Volume 76, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 26, 2011)
Proposed Rules
Pages 66239-66248
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
FR Doc No: 2011-27645
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165
Docket No. USCG-2011-0118
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard
District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to revise the list of permanent safety zones established for fireworks displays at various locations within the geographic boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District. This action is necessary to protect the life and property of the maritime public from the hazards posed by fireworks displays. Entry into or movement within these proposed zones during the enforcement periods is prohibited without approval of the appropriate Captain of the Port.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before November 25, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG- 2011-0118 using any one of the following methods:
(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: 202-493-2251.
(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or e-mail Dennis Sens, Prevention Division, Fifth Coast
Guard District; telephone 757-398-6204, e-mail Dennis.M.Sens@uscg.mil.
If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided.
Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking (USCG-2011-0118), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online (via http://www.regulations.gov) or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via http://www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment.
If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the
Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
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Viewing Comments and Documents
To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, click on the ``read comments'' box, which will then
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become highlighted in blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011- 0118'' and click ``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the
``Actions'' column. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket Management Facility.
Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a request for one using one of the four methods specified under
ADDRESSES. Please explain why you believe a public meeting would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a later notice in the Federal
Register.
Basis and Purpose
In this rule the Coast Guard proposes to revise the list of permanent safety zones at 33 CFR 165.506, established for fireworks displays at various locations within the geographic boundary of the
Fifth Coast Guard District. For a description of the geographical area of the Fifth District and subordinate Coast Guard Sectors--Captain of the Port Zones, please see 33 CFR 3.25. Currently there are 73 permanent safety zones that are established for annually recurring fireworks displays within the geographic boundaries of the Fifth Coast
Guard District.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise the list of permanent safety zones at 33 CFR 165.506, established for fireworks displays, by adding 3 new locations, deleting 2 previously established locations and modifying 19 previously established locations within the geographic boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District. This rule will increase the total number of permanent safety zones to 74 locations for fireworks displays within the boundary of the Fifth Coast Guard District.
This rule proposes to add 3 new safety zone locations to the permanent safety zones listed in 33 CFR 165.506. The new safety zones include locations at: North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ; Great
Wicomico River, Mila, VA; and Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, VA.
The 19 previously established safety zone locations proposed for modification by this rule are: Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis,
MD; Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD, (2 locations); Patuxent
River, Calvert County, MD; Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD;
Potomac River, Charles County, MD; Potomac River, Charles County, MD near Mount Vernon; Potomac River, National Harbor, MD; Miles River, St.
Michaels, MD; Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD; Upper Potomac River,
Alexandria, VA; Anacostia River, Washington, DC; Potomac River, Prince
William County, VA; North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ; Chesapeake
Bay, Norfolk, VA; North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (2 locations); Pamlico River, Washington, NC; and Motts Channel, Banks
Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Safety zone modifications include revision to dates and minor changes to coordinates that define safety zone boundaries.
The Coast Guard typically receives numerous applications for fireworks displays in these general areas. Previously, a temporary safety zone was established on an emergency basis for each display.
This limited the opportunity for public comment. Establishing permanent safety zones through notice and comment rulemaking provides the public the opportunity to comment on the safety zone locations, size, and length of time the zones will be enforced.
Each year organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit.
The Coast Guard would publish notices in the Federal Register if an event sponsor reported a change to the listed event venue or date. In the case of inclement weather the event usually will be conducted on the day following the date listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. Coast
Guard Captains of the Port would give notice of the enforcement of each safety zone by all appropriate means to provide the widest dissemination of notice among the affected segments of the public. This would include publication in the Local Notice to Mariners and Marine
Information Broadcasts. Marine information and facsimile broadcasts may also be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event. Fireworks barges or launch sites on land used in the locations stated in this rulemaking would also display a sign labeled
``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY''* * * The sign would be affixed to the port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land and in close proximity to the shoreline facing the water. This sign provides on scene notice that the safety zone is or will be enforced on that day. The sign will be diamond shaped, 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro-reflective border.
The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10-inch black block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and ``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background. There would also be a Coast Guard patrol vessel on scene 30 minutes before the display is scheduled to start until 30 minutes after its completion to enforce the safety zone.
The enforcement period for these proposed safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones during this timeframe if authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene, as provided for in 33 CFR 165.23.
This rule is being proposed to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the events and to give the marine community the opportunity to comment on the proposed zone locations, size, and length of time the zones will be active.
Discussion of Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard proposes to revise the regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by adding the following 3 permanent safety zone locations.
North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ, Safety Zone
The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 39[deg]20'58'' N, longitude 074[deg]25'58'' W, near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ.
Great Wicomico River, Mila, VA, Safety Zone
All waters of the Great Wicomico River located within a 420 foot radius of the fireworks display at approximate
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position latitude 37[deg]50'31'' N, longitude 076[deg]19'42'' W near
Mila, Virginia.
Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, VA, Safety Zone
All waters of Cockrell's Creek located within a 420 foot radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]49'54''
N, longitude 076[deg]16'44'' W near Reedville, Virginia.
The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by modifying 19 existing permanent safety zone locations. The following table shows where these 19 existing permanent safety zones are listed within the Table to 33 CFR 165.506 and describes the revisions that are being made to these safety zones.
Table to Sec. 165.506
Number
section
Location
Revision
1................... a.11....................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, NJ.... Event date. 2................... b.2........................ Severn River & Spa Creek, Annapolis, Coordinates.
MD. 3................... b.6........................ Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco
Event date &
River, MD.
coordinates. 4................... b.7........................ Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco
Event date &
River, MD.
coordinates. 5................... b.9........................ Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD... Coordinates. 6................... b.11....................... Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Coordinates. 7................... b.13....................... Potomac River, Charles County, MD.... Event date & coordinates 8................... b.14....................... Potomac River, Charles County, MD,
Coordinates.
Mount Vernon. 9................... b.16....................... Potomac River, National Harbor, MD... Event date & coordinates. 10.................. b.18....................... Miles River, St. Michaels, MD........ Coordinates. 11.................. b.19....................... Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD.......... Coordinates. 12.................. b.21....................... Upper Potomac River, Alexandria, VA.. Event date. 13.................. b.22....................... Anacostia River, Washington, DC...... Coordinates. 14.................. b.23....................... Potomac River, Prince William County, Event date &
VA.
coordinates. 15.................. c.10....................... Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA.......... Event date. 16.................. c.16....................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA Event date. 17.................. c.17....................... N. Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA Event date. 18.................. d.7........................ Pamlico River, Washington, NC........ Coordinates. 19.................. d.10....................... Motts Channel, Banks Channel,
Event date.
Wrightsville Beach, NC.
The Coast Guard proposes to amend regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by disestablishing the following 2 permanent safety zones. All coordinates listed for the following safety zones reference Datum NAD 1983.
Number
Date
Location
Regulated area
(b) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore--COTP Zone
10............ July 4th............. Patuxent River,
All waters of the Patuxent River within a 400 yard
Solomons Island,
radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude
Calvert County, MD, 38[deg]19'03'' N, longitude 076[deg]26'07.6'' W.
Safety Zone. 11............ July 4th............. Patuxent River,
All waters of Patuxent River within a 300 yard
Solomons Island, MD, radius of the fireworks barge in an area bound by
Safety Zone.
the following points: latitude 38[deg]19'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'02'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'26'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'18'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]18'48'' N, longitude 076[deg]27'42'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'06'' N, longitude 076[deg]27'25'' W; thence to the point of origin, located near
Solomons Island, MD.
Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on 13 of these statutes and executive orders.
Regulatory Planning and Review
This NPRM has not been designated a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Executive Order 12866 or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary. This finding is based on the short amount of time that vessels would be restricted from the zones, and the small zone sizes positioned in low vessel traffic areas. Vessels would not be precluded from getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas currently located in the vicinity of the proposed safety zones. Advance notifications would also be made to the local maritime community by issuing Local Notice to Mariners,
Marine information and facsimile broadcasts so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications to the public for most events will usually be made by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. The
Coast Guard anticipates that these safety zones will only be enforced 2 to 3 times per year.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on a
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substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule, if promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule will affect the following entities some of which may be small entities: The owners and operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the proposed safety zones during the times these zones are enforced.
These proposed safety zones will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons: The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in many of the zones, vessels can transit safely around the safety zones.
Generally, blanket permission to enter, remain in, or transit through these safety zones will be given except during the period that the
Coast Guard patrol vessel is present. Before the enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories widely.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or Tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would not cause a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and would not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed rule does not have Tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.
This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist supporting this preliminary determination is available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES. This proposed rule involves implementation of regulations within 33 CFR Part 165 that establish safety zones on navigable waters of the United States, and, therefore paragraph (34)(g) of figure 2-1 applies. These safety zones are enforced for the duration of the
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fireworks displays, which are launched from or adjacent to navigable waters of the United States and may have potential for negative impact on the safety or other interest of waterway users and shore side activities in the event area. The category of activities includes fireworks launched from barges at or near the shoreline that generally rely on the use of navigable waters as a safety buffer. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed rule.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Pub. L. 107- 295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. Revise Sec. 165.506 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.506 Safety Zones; Fifth Coast Guard District Fireworks
Displays.
(a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(2) The following regulations apply to the fireworks safety zones listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. These regulations will be enforced annually, for the duration of each fireworks event listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506. In the case of inclement weather, the event may be conducted on the day following the date listed in the Table to
Sec. 165.506. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the enforcement period of the regulation with respect to each safety zone, the geographical area, and other details concerning the nature of the fireworks event will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. Those personnel are comprised of commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the safety zone. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
(b) Notification. (1) Fireworks barges and launch sites on land that operate within the regulated areas contained in the Table to Sec. 165.506 will have a sign affixed to the port and starboard side of the barge or mounted on a post 3 feet above ground level when on land immediately adjacent to the shoreline and facing the water labeled
``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY.'' This will provide on scene notice that the safety zone will be enforced on that day. This notice will consist of a diamond shaped sign 4 feet by 4 feet with a 3-inch orange retro reflective border. The word ``DANGER'' shall be 10 inch black block letters centered on the sign with the words ``FIREWORKS'' and
``STAY AWAY'' in 6 inch black block letters placed above and below the word ``DANGER'' respectively on a white background.
(2) Coast Guard Captains of the Port in the Fifth Coast Guard
District will notify the public of the enforcement of these safety zones by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public. Publication in the Local Notice to
Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and facsimile broadcasts may be made for these events, beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is scheduled to begin, to notify the public.
(c) Contact Information. Questions about safety zones and related events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast
Guard Sector--Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.
(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4944.
(2) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore--Captain of the Port Zone,
Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
(3) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone,
Norfolk, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
(4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone,
Wilmington, North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 772-2200.
(d) Enforcement Period. The safety zones in the Table to Sec. 165.506 will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day a barge with a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a ``FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY'' sign is posted on land adjacent to the shoreline, in a location listed in the Table to
Sec. 165.506. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zones during these enforcement periods unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene.
Table to Sec. 165.506
All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec. 165.506 reference Datum NAD 1983.
Number
Date
Location
Regulated area
(a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
1................. July 4th................. North Atlantic Ocean,
The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Bethany Beach, DE,
within a 500 yard radius of the
Safety Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]32'08'' N, longitude 075[deg]03'15'' W, adjacent to shoreline of Bethany Beach, DE. 2................. Labor Day................ Indian River Bay, DE,
All waters of the Indian River Bay
Safety Zone.
within a 360 yard radius of the fireworks launch location on the pier in approximate position latitude 38[deg]36'42'' N, longitude 075[deg]08'18'' W, about 700 yards east of Pots Net Point, DE. 3................. July 4th................. North Atlantic Ocean,
All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within
Rehoboth Beach, DE,
a 360 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone.
barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]43'01.2'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'21'' W, approximately 400 yards east of Rehoboth Beach, DE. 4................. July 4th................. North Atlantic Ocean,
The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Avalon, NJ, Safety Zone. within a 500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39[deg]05'31'' N, longitude 074[deg]43'00'' W, in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon,
NJ.
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5................. July 4th, September--2nd Barnegat Bay, Barnegat
The waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500
Saturday.
Township, NJ, Safety
yard radius of the fireworks barge in
Zone.
approximate position latitude 39[deg]44'50'' N, longitude 074[deg]11'21'' W, approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ. 6................. July 4th................. North Atlantic Ocean,
The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Cape May, NJ, Safety
within a 500 yard radius of the
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 38[deg]55'36'' N, longitude 074[deg]55'26'' W, immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ. 7................. July 3rd................. Delaware Bay, North Cape All waters of the Delaware Bay within a
May, NJ, Safety Zone.
500 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'00'' N, longitude 074[deg]58'30'' W. 8................. August--3rd Sunday....... Great Egg Harbor Inlet, All waters within a 500 yard radius of
Margate City, NJ,
the fireworks barge in approximate
Safety Zone.
location latitude 39[deg]19'33'' N, longitude 074[deg]31'28'' W, on the
Intracoastal Waterway near Margate
City, NJ. 9................. July 4th, August every
Metedeconk River, Brick The waters of the Metedeconk River
Thursday.
Township, NJ, Safety
within a 300 yard radius of the
September 1st Thursday... Zone.
fireworks launch platform in approximate position latitude 40[deg]03'24'' N, longitude 074[deg]06'42'' W, near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ. 10................ July--1st Friday......... North Atlantic Ocean,
The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic City, NJ,
within a 500 yard radius of the
Safety Zone.
fireworks barge located at latitude 39[deg]20'58'' N, longitude 074[deg]25'58'' W, near the shoreline at Atlantic City, NJ. 11................ July 4th, October--1st
North Atlantic Ocean,
The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean
Saturday.
Ocean City, NJ, Safety within a 500 yard radius of the
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39[deg]16'22'' N, longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W, in the vicinity of the shoreline at Ocean
City, NJ. 12................ May--4th Saturday........ Barnegat Bay, Ocean
All waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500
Township, NJ, Safety
yard radius of the fireworks barge in
Zone.
approximate position latitude 39[deg]47'33'' N, longitude 074[deg]10'46'' W. 13................ July 4th................. Little Egg Harbor,
All waters of Little Egg Harbor within
Parker Island, NJ,
a 500 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone.
barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]34'18'' N, longitude 074[deg]14'43'' W, approximately 100 yards north of Parkers Island. 14................ September--3rd Saturday.. Delaware River, Chester, All waters of the Delaware River near
PA, Safety Zone.
Chester, PA just south of the
Commodore Barry Bridge within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position latitude 39[deg]49'43.2'' N, longitude 075[deg]22'42'' W. 15................ September--3rd Saturday.. Delaware River,
All waters of the Delaware River near
Essington, PA, Safety
Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum
Zone.
Island within a 250 yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the approximate position latitude 39[deg]51'18'' N, longitude 075[deg]18'57'' W. 16................ July 4th, Columbus Day,
Delaware River,
All waters of Delaware River, adjacent
December 31st, January
Philadelphia, PA,
to Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA, 1st.
Safety Zone.
bounded from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line running east to west from points along the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]56'31.2''
N, longitude 075[deg]08'28.1'' W; thence to latitude 39[deg]56'29.1'' N, longitude 075[deg]07'56.5'' W, and bounded on the north by the Benjamin
Franklin Bridge.
(b.) Coast Guard Sector Baltimore--COTP Zone
1................. April--1st or 2nd
Washington Channel,
All waters of the Upper Potomac River
Saturday.
Upper Potomac River,
within a 150 yard radius of the
Washington, DC, Safety fireworks barge in approximate
Zone.
position latitude 38[deg]52'09'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'13'' W, located within the Washington Channel in
Washington Harbor, DC. 2................. July 4th, December--1st
Severn River and Spa
All waters of the Severn River and Spa and 2nd, Saturday,
Creek, Annapolis, MD,
Creek within an area bounded by a line
December 31st.
Safety Zone.
drawn from latitude 38[deg]58'40'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]58'26'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'28'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]58'45'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'07'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]59'01'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'37'' W, thence to latitude 38[deg]58'57'' N, longitude 076[deg]28'40'' W, located near the entrance to Spa Creek in Annapolis,
Maryland. 3................. Saturday before
Middle River, Baltimore All waters of the Middle River within a
Independence Day holiday. County, MD, Safety Zone. 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]17'45'' N, longitude 076[deg]23'49'' W, approximately 300 yards east of Rockaway Beach, near
Turkey Point. 4................. July 4th, December 31st.. Patapsco River (Middle
All waters of the Patapsco River,
Branch), Baltimore, MD, Middle Branch, within an area bound by
Safety Zone.
a line drawn from the following points: latitude 39[deg]15'22'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'36'' W; thence to latitude 39[deg]15'10'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'00'' W; thence to latitude 39[deg]15'40'' N, longitude 076[deg]35'23'' W; thence to latitude 39[deg]15'49'' N, longitude 076[deg]35'47'' W; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 600 yards east of Hanover Street (SR-2)
Bridge. 5................. June 14th, July 4th,
Northwest Harbor (East
All waters of the Patapsco River within
September--2nd Saturday, Channel), Patapsco
a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
December 31st.
River, MD, Safety Zone. barge in approximate position 39[deg]15'55'' N, 076[deg]34'35'' W, located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor. 6................. May--2nd or 3rd Thursday Baltimore Inner Harbor, All waters of the Patapsco River within or Friday, July 4th,
Patapsco River, MD,
a 100 yard radius of the fireworks
December 31st.
Safety Zone.
barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]17'01'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'31'' W, located at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southwest of pier 3.
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7................. May--2nd or 3rd Thursday Baltimore Inner Harbor, The waters of the Patapsco River within or Friday, July 4th,
Patapsco River, MD,
a 100 yard radius of approximate
December 31st.
Safety Zone.
position latitude 39[deg]17'04'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'36'' W, located in Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1. 8................. July 4th, December 31st.. Northwest Harbor (West
All waters of the Patapsco River within
Channel) Patapsco
a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
River, MD, Safety Zone. barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]16'21'' N, longitude 076[deg]34'38'' W, located adjacent to the West Channel of Northwest Harbor. 9................. July 4th................. Patuxent River, Calvert All waters of the Patuxent River within
County, MD, Safety Zone. a 200 yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 38[deg]19'17'' N, longitude 076[deg]27'45'' W, approximately 800 feet from shore at Solomons Island,
MD. 10................ July 4th................. Chester River, Kent
All waters of the Chester River, within
Island Narrows, MD,
an area bound by a line drawn from the
Safety Zone.
following points: latitude 38[deg]58'50'' N, longitude 076[deg]15'00'' W; thence north to latitude 38[deg]59'00'' N, longitude 076[deg]15'00'' W; thence east to latitude 38[deg]59'00'' N, longitude 076[deg]14'46'' W; thence southeast to latitude 38[deg]58'50'' N, longitude 076[deg]14'28'' W; thence southwest to latitude 38[deg]58'37'' N, longitude 076[deg]14'36'' W, thence northwest to latitude 38[deg]58'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]14'55'' W, thence to the point of origin, located approximately 900 yards north of Kent Island Narrows (US- 50/301) Bridge. 11................ July 3rd................. Chesapeake Bay,
All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within
Chesapeake Beach, MD,
a 150 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone.
barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'36'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'30'' W, and within a 150 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'28'' N, longitude 076[deg]31'29'' W, located near
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. 12................ July 4th................. Choptank River,
All waters of the Choptank River within
Cambridge, MD, Safety
a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone.
launch site at Great Marsh Point, located at latitude 38[deg]35'06'' N, longitude 076[deg]04'46'' W. 13................ July--2nd or 3rd Saturday Potomac River, Charles
All waters of the Potomac River within and last Saturday.
County, MD, Safety Zone. a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]20'05'' N, longitude 077[deg]15'00'' W, approximately 500 yards north of the shoreline at
Fairview Beach, Virginia. 14................ May--last Saturday, July Potomac River, Charles
All waters of the Potomac River within 4th.
County, MD--Mount
an area bound by a line drawn from the
Vernon, Safety Zone.
following points: latitude 38[deg]42'30'' N, longitude 077[deg]04'47'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]42'18'' N, longitude 077[deg]04'42'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]42'11'' N, longitude 077[deg]05'10'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]42'22'' N, longitude 077[deg]05'12'' W; located at the
Mount Vernon Estate, in Fairfax
County, Virginia. 15................ October--1st Saturday.... Dukeharts Channel,
All waters of the Potomac River within
Potomac River, MD,
a 300 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone.
barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]13'27'' N, longitude 076[deg]44'48'' W, located adjacent to
Dukeharts Channel near Coltons Point,
Maryland. 16................ July--Day before
Potomac River, National All waters of the Potomac River within
Independence Day
Harbor, MD, Safety Zone. an area bound by a line drawn from the holiday, November--3rd
following points: latitude
Thursday and last
38[deg]47'13'' N, longitude
Friday, December--1st,
077[deg]00'58'' W; thence to latitude 2nd and 3rd Friday.
38[deg]46'51'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'15'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]47'25'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'33'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]47'32'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'08'' W; thence to the point of origin, located at National Harbor,
Maryland. 17................ July 4th, September--last Susquehanna River, Havre All waters of the Susquehanna River
Saturday.
de Grace, MD, Safety
within a 150 yard radius of the
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]32'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]04'30'' W, approximately 800 yards east of the waterfront at Havre de Grace, MD. 18................ June and July--Saturday
Miles River, St.
All waters of the Miles River within a before Independence Day
Michaels, MD, Safety
200 yard radius of approximate holiday.
Zone.
position latitude 38[deg]47'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]12'51'' W, located at the entrance to Long Haul Creek. 19................ June and July--Saturday
Tred Avon River, Oxford, All waters of the Tred Avon River or Sunday before
MD, Safety Zone.
within a 150 yard radius of the
Independence Day holiday.
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]41'24'' N, longitude 076[deg]10'37'' W, approximately 500 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD. 20................ July 3rd................. Northeast River, North
All waters of the Northeast River
East, MD, Safety Zone. within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39[deg]35'26'' N, longitude 075[deg]57'00'' W, approximately 400 yards south of North
East Community Park. 21................ June--2nd or 3rd
Upper Potomac River,
All waters of the Upper Potomac River
Saturday, July--1st, 2nd Alexandria, VA, Safety within a 300 yard radius of the or 3rd Saturday,
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate
September--1st or 2nd
position 38[deg]48'37'' N,
Saturday.
077[deg]02'02'' W, located near the waterfront of Alexandria, Virginia. 22................ March through October, at Anacostia River,
All waters of the Anacostia River the conclusion of
Washington, DC, Safety within a 150 yard radius of the evening MLB games at
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate
Washington Nationals
position latitude 38[deg]52'13'' N,
Ball Park.
longitude 077[deg]00'16'' W, located near the Washington Nationals Ball
Park. 23................ June--last Saturday,
Potomac River, Prince
All waters of the Potomac River within
July--3rd, 4th or last
William County, VA,
a 200 yard radius of the fireworks
Saturday or Sunday.
Safety Zone.
barge in approximate position latitude 38[deg]34'07'' N, longitude 077[deg]15'32'' W, located near Cherry
Hill, Virginia.
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(c.) Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads--COTP Zone
1................. July 4th................. North Atlantic Ocean,
All waters of the Atlantic Ocean in an
Ocean City, MD, Safety area bound by the following points:
Zone.
latitude 38[deg]19'39.9'' N, longitude 075[deg]05'03.2'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'36.7'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'53.5'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'45.6'' N, longitude 075[deg]04'49.3'' W; thence to latitude 38[deg]19'49.1'' N, longitude 075[deg]05'00.5'' W; thence to point of origin. The size of the safety zone extends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks launch area located at the high water mark on the beach. 2................. May--4th Sunday, June--
Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean All waters of Isle of Wight Bay within 3rd Monday, and June
City, MD, Safety Zone. a 350 yard radius of the fireworks 29th, July 4th, August--
barge in approximate position latitude 1st and 4th Sunday,
38[deg]22'32'' N, longitude
September--1st and 4th
075[deg]04'30'' W.
Sunday. 3................. July 4th................. Assawoman Bay, Fenwick
All waters of Assawoman Bay within a
Island--Ocean City, MD, 360 yard radius of the fireworks
Safety Zone.
launch location on the pier at the
West end of Northside Park, in approximate position latitude 38[deg]25'57.6'' N, longitude 075[deg]03'55.8'' W. 4................. July 4th................. Broad Bay, Virginia
All waters of the Broad Bay within a
Beach, VA, Safety Zone. 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36[deg]52'08'' N, longitude 076[deg]00'46'' W, located on the shoreline near the Cavalier Golf and
Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 5................. October--1st Friday...... York River, West Point, All waters of the York River near West
VA, Safety Zone.
Point, VA within a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display located in approximate position latitude 37[deg]31'25'' N, longitude 076[deg]47'19'' W. 6................. July 4th................. York River, Yorktown,
All waters of the York River within a
VA, Safety Zone.
400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37[deg]14'14'' N, longitude 076[deg]30'02'' W, located near
Yorktown, Virginia. 7................. July 4th................. Chincoteague Channel,
All waters of the Chincoteague Channel
Chincoteague, VA,
within a 360 yard radius of the
Safety Zone.
fireworks launch location at the
Chincoteague carnival waterfront in approximate position latitude 37[deg]55'40.3'' N, longitude 075[deg]23'10.7'' W, approximately 900 yards southwest of Chincoteague Swing
Bridge. 8................. May--1st Friday, July 4th James River, Newport
All waters of the James River within a
News, VA, Safety Zone. 325 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 36[deg]58'30'' N, longitude 076[deg]26'19'' W, located in the vicinity of the Newport News Shipyard,
Newport News, Virginia. 9................. July 9th................. Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within
VA, Safety Zone.
a 350 yard radius of approximate position latitude 37[deg]02'23'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'22'' W, located near Buckroe Beach. 10................ June--4th Friday, July-- Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within 1st Friday, July 4th.
VA, Safety Zone.
a 400 yard radius of the fireworks display located in position latitude 36[deg]57'21'' N, longitude 076[deg]15'00'' W, located near Ocean
View Fishing Pier. 11................ July 4th................. Chesapeake Bay, Virginia All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400
Beach, VA, Safety Zone. yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36[deg]55'02'' N, longitude 076[deg]03'27'' W, located at the
First Landing State Park at Virginia
Beach, Virginia. 12................ Memorial Day, June--1st
Elizabeth River,
All waters of the Elizabeth River and 2nd Friday, Saturday Southern Branch,
Southern Branch in an area bound by and Sunday, July 4th,
Norfolk, VA, Safety
the following points: latitude
November--4th Saturday,
Zone.
36[deg]50'54.8'' N, longitude
December--1st Saturday
076[deg]18'10.7'' W; thence to and December 31st,
latitude 36[deg]51'7.9'' N, longitude
January--1st.
076[deg]18'01'' W; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'45.6'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'44.2'' W; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'29.6'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'23.2'' W; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'7.7'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'32.3'' W; thence to latitude 36[deg]49'58'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'28.6'' W; thence to latitude 36[deg]49'52.6'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'43.8'' W; thence to latitude 36[deg]50'27.2'' N, longitude 076[deg]17'45.3'' W thence to the point of origin. 13................ May--2nd Saturday,
Appomattox River,
All waters of the Appomattox River
September--1st Saturday
Hopewell, VA, Safety
within a 400 yard radius of the and Sunday, December--
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate 1st Saturday.
position latitude 37[deg]19'11'' N, longitude 077[deg]16'55'' W. 14................ July--3rd Saturday....... John H. Kerr Reservoir, All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir
Clarksville, VA, Safety within a 400 yard radius of
Zone.
approximate position latitude 36[deg]37'51'' N, longitude 078[deg]32'50'' W, located near the center span of the State Route 15
Highway Bridge. 15................ May, June, July, August, North Atlantic Ocean,
All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within
September, October--
Virginia Beach, VA,
a 1000 yard radius of the center every Wednesday, Friday, Safety Zone A.
located near the shoreline at
Saturday and Sunday,
approximate position latitude
July 4th.
36[deg]51'12'' N, longitude 075[deg]58'06'' W, located off the beach between 17th and 31st streets. 16................ September--4th Saturday
North Atlantic Ocean, VA All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within or October--1st Saturday. Beach, VA, Safety Zone a 350 yard radius of approximate
B.
position latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N, longitude 075[deg]58'09'' W, located on the 14th Street Fishing Pier.
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17................ Friday, Saturday, Sunday North Atlantic Ocean, VA All waters of the Atlantic Ocean within and Monday--Labor Day
Beach, VA, Safety Zone a 350 yard radius of approximate
Weekend.
C.
position latitude 36[deg]49'55'' N, longitude 075[deg]58'00'' W, located off the beach between 2nd and 6th streets. 18................ July 4th................. Nansemond River,
All waters of the Nansemond River
Suffolk, VA, Safety
within a 350 yard radius of
Zone.
approximate position latitude 36[deg]44'27'' N, longitude 076[deg]34'42'' W, located near
Constant's Wharf in Suffolk, VA. 19................ February--4th Saturday,
Chickahominy River,
All waters of the Chickahominy River
July 4th.
Williamsburg, VA,
within a 400 yard radius of the
Safety Zone.
fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37[deg]14'50'' N, longitude 076[deg]52'17'' W, near
Barrets Point, Virginia. 20................ July 4th................. James River,
All waters of the James River within a
Williamsburg, VA,
350 yard radius of approximate
Safety Zone.
position latitude 37[deg]13'23.3'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'11.8'' W, located near Kingsmill Resort. 21................ July--3rd, 4th and 5th... Great Wicomico River,
All waters of the Great Wicomico River
Mila, VA, Safety Zone. located within a 420 foot radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]50'31'' N, longitude 076[deg]19'42'' W near Mila,
Virginia. 22................ July--1st Friday,
Cockrell's Creek,
All waters of Cockrell's Creek located
Saturday and Sunday.
Reedville, VA, Safety
within a 420 foot radius of the
Zone.
fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37[deg]49'54'' N, longitude 076[deg]16'44'' W near
Reedville, Virginia.
(d.) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone
1................. July 4th, October--1st
Morehead City Harbor
All waters of the Morehead City Harbor
Friday.
Channel, NC, Safety
Channel that fall within a 360 yard
Zone.
radius of latitude 34[deg]43'01'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'59.6'' W, a position located at the west end of
Sugar Loaf Island, NC. 2................. April--2nd Saturday, July Cape Fear River,
All waters of the Cape Fear River 4th, August--3rd Monday, Wilmington, NC, Safety within an area bound by a line drawn
October--1st Friday.
Zone.
from the following points: latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W; thence northeast to latitude 34[deg]13'57'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'05'' W; thence north to latitude 34[deg]14'11'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'07'' W; thence northwest to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'19'' W; thence east to latitude 34[deg]14'22'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'06'' W; thence southeast to latitude 34[deg]14'07'' N, longitude 077[deg]57'00'' W; thence south to latitude 34[deg]13'54'' N, longitude 077[deg]56'58'' W; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial
Bridge. 3................. July 4th................. Green Creek and Smith
All waters of Green Creek and Smith
Creek, Oriental, NC,
Creek that fall within a 300 yard
Safety Zone.
radius of the fireworks launch site at latitude 35[deg]01'29.6'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'10.4'' W, located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vicinity of Oriental, NC. 4................. July 4th................. Pasquotank River,
All waters of the Pasquotank River
Elizabeth City, NC,
within a 300 yard radius of the
Safety Zone.
fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 36[deg]18'00'' N, longitude 076[deg]13'00'' W, approximately 200 yards south of the east end of the Elizabeth City Bascule
Bridges. 5................. July 4th................. Currituck Sound,
All waters of the Currituck Sound
Corolla, NC, Safety
within a 300 yard radius of the
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 36[deg]22'48'' N, longitude 075[deg]51'15'' W. 6................. July 4th, November--3rd
Middle Sound, Figure
All waters of the Figure Eight Island
Saturday.
Eight Island, NC,
Causeway Channel from latitude
Safety Zone.
34[deg]16'32'' N, longitude 077[deg]45'32'' W, thence east along the marsh to a position located at latitude 34[deg]16'19'' N, longitude 077[deg]44'55'' W, thence south to the causeway at position latitude 34[deg]16'16'' N, longitude 077[deg]44'58'' W, thence west along the shoreline to position latitude 34[deg]16'29'' N, longitude 077[deg]45'34'' W, thence back to the point of origin. 7................. June--2nd Saturday, July-- Pamlico River,
All waters of the Pamlico River that 1st Saturday after July
Washington, NC, Safety fall within a 300 yard radius of the 4th.
Zone.
fireworks launch site at latitude 35[deg]32'27'' N, longitude 077[deg]03'40.5'' W, located 500 yards north of Washington railroad trestle bridge. 8................. July 4th................. Neuse River, New Bern,
All waters of the Neuse River within a
NC, Safety Zone.
360 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 35[deg]06'07.1'' N, longitude 077[deg]01'35.8'' W, located 420 yards north of the New Bern, Twin Span, high rise bridge. 9................. July 4th................. Edenton Bay, Edenton,
All waters within a 300 yard radius of
NC, Safety Zone.
position latitude 36[deg]03'04'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'18'' W, approximately 150 yards south of the entrance to Queen Anne Creek, Edenton,
NC. 10................ July 4th, November--
Motts Channel, Banks
All waters of Motts Channel within a
Saturday following
Channel, Wrightsville
500 yard radius of the fireworks
Thanksgiving.
Beach, NC, Safety Zone. launch site in approximate position latitude 34[deg]12'29'' N, longitude 077[deg]48'27'' W, approximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina,
Wrightsville Beach, NC. 11................ July 4th................. Cape Fear River,
All waters of the Cape Fear River
Southport, NC, Safety
within a 600 yard radius of the
Zone.
fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 33[deg]54'40'' N, longitude 078[deg]01'18'' W, approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC. 12................ July 4th................. Big Foot Slough,
All waters of Big Foot Slough within a
Ocracoke, NC, Safety
300 yard radius of the fireworks
Zone.
launch site in approximate position latitude 35[deg]06'54'' N, longitude 075[deg]59'24'' W, approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance
Channel at Ocracoke, NC.
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13................ August--1st Tuesday...... New River, Jacksonville, All waters of the New River within a
NC, Safety Zone.
300 yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34[deg]44'45'' N, longitude 077[deg]26'18'' W, approximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge,
Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Dated: September 12, 2011.
William D. Lee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
FR Doc. 2011-27645 Filed 10-25-11; 8:45 am
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
