Regattas and marine parades: Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events,
[Federal Register: June 16, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 115)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 32774-32780]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr16jn98-34]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[CCD 08-98-018]
RIN 2115-AE46
Special Local Regulations; Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to revise Table 1 to 33 CFR 100.801, the list of annual marine events that occur within the Eighth Coast Guard District. This proposed revision will also result the Eighth Coast Guard District's absorption of the territories previously encompassed by Second the Coast Guard District.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 17, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Commander (dl), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396. The comments will be available for inspection and copying at the District Legal Office, Room 1311, Hale Boggs Federal Building, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA. Office hours are
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between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Comments may also be hand delivered to this address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Project Attorney, Lieutenant Commander Jim Wilson at Commander (dl), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396, (504) 589-6188.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments. Persons submitting comments should include their names and address, identify this rulemaking [CGD 08-98-018] and the specific section of this proposal to which each comment applies, and give a reason for each comment. Please submit two copies of all comments and attachments in an unbound format, no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. Persons wanting acknowledgment of receipt of comments should enclosure a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. The Coast Guard will consider all comments received during the comment period. The Coast Guard many change this proposed rule in view of the comments. The Coast Guard plans no public hearing. Persons may request a public hearing by writing to the Project Attorney at the address under ADDRESSES. If it determines that the opportunity for oral presentations will aid this rulemaking, the Coast Guard will hold a public hearing at a time and place announced by a notice in the Federal Register.
Background and Purpose
This rulemaking will update the existing list of annual marine events in the Eighth Coast Guard District. This revision will also reflect the Eighth Coast Guard District's absorption of the territories previously encompassed by the Second Coast Guard District.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. It has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under that Order. It is not significant under the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040; February 26, 1979).
The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary. The economic impact is not significant because this proposed rule serves only to update an already existing list of marine events and does not change the process for reviewing such occurrences.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Coast Guard considers whether this proposed rule will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small entities'' include small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned, operated, and not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
The segment of the listed waterways regulated is the minimum necessary to assure the safety of life and property on or adjacent to navigable waters. These regulations are relatively brief in duration and will only affect marine traffic. Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. If, however, you think your business or organization qualifies as a small entity and this proposed rule will have a significant economic impact on your business or organization, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think your business qualifies and in what way and to what degree this proposed rule will economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
In accordance with section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), the Coast Guard encourages small businesses to participate in this rulemaking. The Coast Guard will assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better evaluate the rule's effect on them. If your small business or organization is affected by this rule and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, contact Project Attorney, Lieutenant Commander Jim Wilson at Commander (dl), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396, (504) 589-6188.
Collection of Information
No information is collected under this proposed rule. This rule complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.)
Federalism Implications
The Coast Guard has analyzed this proposed rule under the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that this proposed rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Environment
The Coast Guard is proposed to revise its list of recurring marine events. The listing itself will not affect the environment. When an event application is received, the Coast Guard will conduct an environmental analysis for the event. Under figure 2-1 paragraph (34)(h) of with Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, this proposed revision is categorically excluded from further environmental documentation.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways.
Proposed Regulations
In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard proposed to amend part 100 of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows:
PART 100--[AMENDED]
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The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 49 CFR 1.46; and 33 CFR 100.35.
Sec. 100.201 [Removed]
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Remove Sec. 100.201.
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Section 100.801 is amended by revising Table 1 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.80 Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.
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Table 1
Group Upper Mississippi River
Fair St. Louis
Sponsor: Fair St. Louis Committee
Date: 3 Days--1st Week in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 179.2-180 Fourth of July River Front Blast
Sponsor: Alton Exposition Commission
Date: 1 Day--1st Week in July
Regulated Area: River Front Park, Upper Mississippi River miles 202.5-203.5, Alton, IL Busch Beer Drag Boat Classic
Sponsor: St. Louis Drag Boat Association
Date: 2 Days--1st or 2nd Week of September
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Regulated Area: Kaskaskia River miles 28-29, New Athens, IL The Great Steamboat Race
Sponsor: Delta Queen Steamboat Company
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 173.6-179.2, St. Louis, MO Riverfest Power Boat Grand Prix
Sponsor: Twin City Power Boat Association
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 980-981, Little Falls, MN Oak Ridge Sprints--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1 W.A.M.S.O. Ball Fireworks
Sponsor: St. Paul Parks and Recreation
Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839.1-839.7, St. Paul, MN Winona Downtown Arts & River Festival
Sponsor: Winona Downtown Cooperative
Date: 2 Days--2nd or 3rd Weekend in June
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725-726, Winona, MN La Crosse Riverfest
Sponsor: Riverfest Inc.
Date: 5 Days--Last Week of June or 1st Week of July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 698-699, La Crosse, WI Steamboat days
Sponsor: Winona Area Jaycees
Date: 3 Days--1st Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725-726, Winona, MN Independence Day Celebration
Sponsor: Marquette American Legion
Date: 2 Days--1st Week in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 634.5-634.7, Marquette, IA City of Redwing 4th of July Fireworks
Sponsor: City of Redwing
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 790-791, Red Wing, MN City of Minneapolis 4th of July Fireworks
Sponsor: City of Minneapolis
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 854.7--855.8, Minneapolis, MN Celebrate the Bridge Regatta
Sponsor: Minneapolis Rowing Club
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 849.8-850.4, Minneapolis, MN Hastings Rivertown Days
Sponsor: Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 813-815.2, Hastings, MN Lumberjack Days Festival
Sponsor: St. Croix Events and/or City of Stillwater
Date: 4 Days--3rd or 4th Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Lower St. Croix River miles 22.9-23.5, Stillwater, MN Minneapolis Aquatennial
Sponsor: Minneapolis Aquatennial Association
Date: 9 Days--3rd Weekend through 4th Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 854.7-856.2, Minneapolis, MN Big Splash Festival
Sponsor: City of Prairie du Chien and Lentzkow Racing
Date: 4 Days--3rd Weekend of July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 634.5-636, Prairie du Chien, WI River City Days
Sponsor: Red Wing Chamber of Commerce
Date: 2 Days--1st or 2nd Weekend in August
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 790-792, Red Wing, MN River Feast
Sponsor: Capital City Partnership d.b.a. River Feast
Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th Saturday in July
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839-839.8, St. Paul, MN Riverboat Days
Sponsor: City of Yankton, Twin City Power Boat Association, WNAX Radio
Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in August
Regulated Area: Missouri River miles 805-806, Yankton, SD Labor Day Celebration
Sponsor: City of McGregor Chamber of Commerce
Date: 4 Days--Last Weekend in August
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 633-634, McGregor, IA Minnesota Orchestra on the Mississippi Fireworks Show
Sponsor: City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation
Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in September
Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839.1-839.7, St. Paul, MN
Group Ohio Valley
TRRA Scholastic Sprint
Sponsor: Three Rivers Rowing Association
Date: 1 Day--1st Sunday in May
Regulated Area: Allegheny River PA miles 2-4 Albert Gallatin Regatta
Sponsor: Point Marion Rotary Club
Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
Regulated Area: Monongahela River miles 89.9-90.8 Blessing of the Fleet
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Safe Boating Committee
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Sunday in June
Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 0.0-0.2 Saint Brendan Cup Rowing Race
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 7-9 Lottie McAlice Rowing Race
Sponsor: Three Rivers Rowing Association
Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday Near July 15
Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 2-3 Oakmont Regatta
Sponsor: Oakmont Yacht Club
Date: 2 Days--Last Saturday and Sunday in July
Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 11.8-12.3 City of Pittsburgh Light Up Night Fireworks
Sponsor: Citiparks
Date: 1 Day--1st Friday in November
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 0.0-0.2 City of Pittsburgh July 4th Celebration
Sponsor: APR Events Group
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 77-78 Steubenville Regatta Rumble On The River
Sponsor: Steubenville Regatta And Racing Association, Inc.
Date: 3 Days--Friday, Saturday & Sunday nearest August 15
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 65-67 Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, Inc.
Date: 7 Days--End of July or Beginning of August
Regulated Area: One mile around
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point at confluence of Allegheny River miles 0.0-0.1, Monongahela River miles 0.0-0.1, and Ohio River miles 0.0-0.1 Armstrong County Regatta
Sponsor: Three Rivers Outbound Racing Association
Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday nearest August 15
Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 43.8-45.7 Beaver County Riverfest
Sponsor: Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
Date: 3 Days--Friday, Saturday & Sunday nearest August 15
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 25.1-25.8, Beaver River miles 0.1- 0.3 Head of The Ohio
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Mercy Foundation
Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in October
Regulated Area: Allegheny River miles 0.0-3.3 River Heritage Days Regatta And Powerboat Races
Sponsor: River Heritage Days Committee
Date: 2 Days--Saturday & Sunday--2nd or 3rd Weekend in June
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 127.6-128.5, New Martinsville, WV Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta
Sponsor: City of Point Pleasant
Date: 3 Days--Last Weekend in June
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 260-261, Kanawha River miles 0.0- 0.5, Point Pleasant, WV St. Albans Riverfest
Sponsor: St. Albans Riverfest, Inc.
Date: 2 Days--1st Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Kanawha River miles 46-47, St. Albans, WV Summer Motion Festival Tri-State Fireworks
Sponsor: Tri-State Fair and Regatta Committee
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 322.4-322.6, Ashland, KY Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
Sponsor: Parkersburg Homecoming Festival
Date: 2 Days--3rd Weekend in August
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 184-185, Parkersburg, WV Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
Sponsor: Charleston Festival Commission
Date: 4 Days--The 2 Weekends before Labor Day
Regulated Area: Kanawha River miles 57-59, Charleston, WV Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
Sponsor: Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Commission
Date: 2 Days--1st or 2nd Weekend in September
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 170-180, Marietta, OH Thunder Over Louisville
Sponsor: Thunder Over Louisville
Date: 1 Day--3rd Saturday in April
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 602-605, Louisville, KY Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race
Sponsor: Kentucky Derby Festival/Belle of Louisville Operating Board
Date: 1 Day--Last Week in April or First Week in May
Regulated Area: Ohio river 597-604, Louisville, KY Thunder On the Ohio
Sponsor: Evansville Freedom Festival
Date: 3 Days--Last Weekend in June
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 792-793, Evansville, KY Augusta Sternwheel Days
Sponsor: City of Augusta/Sternwheel Days Committee
Date: 1 Day--Last Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 426-429, Augusta, KY Indiana Governor's Cup
Sponsor: Madison Regatta Inc.
Date: 3 Days--1st Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 557-558, Madison, KY Kentucky Drag Boat Association Inc.: Drag Boat Races
Sponsor: Kentucky Drag Boat Association Inc.
Date: 3 Days--End of August
Regulated Area: Green River miles 70-71.5, Livermore, KY WEBN/Toyota Fireworks
Sponsor: WEBN
Date: 1 Day--Sunday before Labor Day
Regulated Area: Ohio River 469.2-470.5, Cincinnati, OH Ducks On The Ohio
Sponsor: Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Weekend in September
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 792-793, Evansville, KY Head of Licking Regatta
Sponsor: Kendle
Date: 1 Day--Last Saturday in September
Regulated Area: Licking River miles 0.0-3.5, Newport, KY Fleur De Lis Regatta
Sponsor: City of Louisville
Date: 2 Days--Last Weekend in September
Regulated Area: Ohio river miles 602-604 Eskimo Escapades--Water Ski Race
Sponsor: Skiers of Knoxville, TN
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in January
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 648-649 Tom White Invitational--Rowing
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in March
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1 Oak Ridge Scholastics--Rowing Shells
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 1 Day--4th Saturday in April
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-50.8 Blessing of the Fleet--Parade of Boats
Sponsor: Jonathan Aurora Action Committee
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Weekend in May
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 42-43 Annual Boat Review--Marine Parade
Sponsor: Chattanooga Marine Trade Association
Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in May
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 471-478 Festival On the Lake--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 2 Days--4th Weekend in June
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 50.3-50.8 Riverbend Festival--Concerts and Fireworks
Sponsor: Friends of the Festival
Date: 4 Days--1st & 2nd Weekend in June
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 463.4-464.5 Tennessee State Knee Board Tournament--Water Ski
Sponsor: Team Carolina
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 615.8-616.2 Annual Superman Celebration--Fireworks
Sponsor: Metro Chamber
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Ohio river miles 942-943 Chattanooga Dam Triathlon--Lake Swim
Sponsor: Chattanooga Track Club
Date: 1 Day--4th Sunday in June
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 471-471.5 Fitness System's Lock Triathlon--Lake Swim
Sponsor: Greater Knoxville Triathlon Club
Date: 1 Day--4th Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 22-23 Paducah Summer Festival--Fireworks
Sponsor: Paducah Promotions
Date: 1 Day--4th Weekend In July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 934-935 Independence Day Celebration--Fireworks
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Sponsor: Paducah Parks Department
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 935.5-936 Rocketman Triathlon--Lake Swim
Sponsor: Spring City Triathletes
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in July
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 324-324.5 Independence Day Celebration--Boat Parade and Fireworks
Sponsor: Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Cumberland River miles 190-191 4th of July Celebration--Fireworks
Sponsor: Players Riverboat Casino
Date: 1 Day--3rd or 4th of July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 943-944 My 102 Booms Day--Fireworks
Sponsor: WMYU Radio
Date: 1 Day--1st Weekend in September
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 645-649 Fall Color Cruise--Marine Parade
Sponsor: Alhambra Shrine
Date: 2 Days--3rd and 4th Saturdays in October
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 425-471 Chattanooga Head Race--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Look Out Rowing Club
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in October
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 464-467 Head of Tennessee Regatta
Sponsor: Knoxville Rowing Association
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in October
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 641.5-645 Christmas on the River--Marine Parade
Sponsor: Chattanooga Downtown Partnership
Date: 1 Day--Last Weekend in November or 1st Weekend in December
Regulated Area: Tennessee River miles 464-649 Cross River Swim Paducah Summerfest
Sponsor: Paducah Tourist & Convention Commission
Date: 1 Day--3rd Saturday in July
Regulated Area: Ohio River miles 934.5-936 UT Coaches Regatta--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 1 Day-2nd or 3rd Saturday in May
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1 Southeast Intercollegiate Rowing Championships--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 2 Days--3rd Weekend in April
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1 NCAA Regional Championships--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in May
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1 Oak Ridge Sprints--Rowing Race
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Rowing Association
Date: 3 Days--3rd Weekend in July
Regulated Area: Clinch River miles 49.8-51.1
Group Lower Mississippi River
Memphis in May Canoe & Kayak Race
Sponsor: Outdoors, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in May
Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.5-738.5, Memphis, TN Duckin' Down the River Rubber Duck Race
Sponsor: Young Women's Community Guild
Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Saturday in May
Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 308.2-308.6, Fort Smith, AR Memphis in May Sunset Symphony Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Memphis in May International Festival, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--Saturday before Memorial Day
Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735-736, Memphis, TN Riverfest, Little Rock Arkansas
Sponsor: Riverfest, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--Sunday before Memorial Day
Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 118.8-119.5, Main Street Bridge, Little Rock, AR Riverfest Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Old Fort Riverfest Committee
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Saturday in June
Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 297-298, Fort Smith, AR Star Spangled Celebration
Sponsor: WMC Stations
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 735.5-736.5, Mud Island, Memphis, TN Pops on the River Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Arkansas River miles 118.8-119.5, Main Street Bridge, Little Rock, AR Meat on the River Barbecue Cook-Off Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Meat on the Mississippi
Date: 1 Day--1st Friday or Saturday in August
Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River miles 847-849, Caruthersville, MO Budweiser/Jesse Brent Memorial Boat Racing Association
Sponsor: Budweiser/Jesse Brent Memorial Boat Racing Association
Date: Sunday before Labor Day
Regulated Area: Lake Ferguson, Lower Mississippi River miles 522- 537, Greenville, MS Arkansas National Drag Boat Races
Sponsor: Mid-South Drag Boat Association
Date: 2 Days--Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day
Regulated Area: Lake Langhofer, Arkansas River miles 71-71.5, Pine Bluff, AR
Group Mobile
Air Sea Rescue
Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows
Date: 1st or 2nd Weekend in February
Regulated Area: Mobile River \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile down river from the Mobile Convention Center Annual Labor Day Fireworks
Sponsor: City of Destin, FL
Date: Day of or Day before Labor Day
Regulated Area: Destin Pass Between and Including Buoys 8 & 9 Bass Tournament Weigh-In
Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows
Date: 2 Days--3rd or 4th Weekend in February
Regulated Area: Mobile River \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile down river from the Mobile Convention Center Blessing of the Fleet--Biloxi, MS
Sponsor: St. Michael's Catholic Church
Date: 1 Day--1st or 2nd Sunday in May
Regulated Area: Entire Biloxi Channel Blessing of the Fleet--Bayou La Batre, AL
Sponsor: St. Margaret Church
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 4rd Sunday in May
Regulated Area: Entire Bayou La Batre Flag Day Parade
Sponsor: Warrior River Boating Association
Date: 1 Day--July 5th
Regulated Area: Warrior River Bankhead Lake River miles 368.4-386.4 Independence Day Fireworks, Destin, FL
Sponsor: City of Destin
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Destin Eastpass between and including Buoys 8 & 9
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Independence Day Fireworks, Gulf Shores, AL
Sponsor: City of Gulf Shores
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent to Main Pavilion at Gulf Shore Public Beach Independence Day Fireworks, Panama City, FL
Sponsor: US Navy MWR NSWCCSS CP21
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent to Hathaway Bridge in St. Andrews Bay, Panama City, FL Water Ski Demonstrations
Sponsor: Gulf Coast Shows
Date: 2 Days--3rd or 4th Weekend in February
Regulated Area: Mobile River \1/2\ mile upriver and \1/2\ mile down river from the Mobile Convention Center Independence Day Fireworks, Niceville & Valparaiso, FL
Sponsor: Niceville-Valparaiso Bay Chamber of Commerce
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Entire Boggy Bayou, Valparaiso, FL Christmas Afloat, Tuscaloosa, AL
Sponsor: Tuscaloosa Christmas Afloat, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--2nd or 3rd Weekend in December
Regulated Area: Warrior River miles 338-341
Group New Orleans
The Blessing of the Fleet and Fireworks Display, Morgan City, LA
Sponsor: LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Assoc., Inc.
Date: 1 day--Sunday of Labor Day Weekend
Regulated Area: Berwick Bay From Junction of the Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan City, LA to Berwick Locks Buoy 1 (LLNR 18445) July Fourth Fireworks Display
Sponsor: City of Morgan City, LA
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Between mile Markers 95 and 97 and North to Railroad Bridge Blessing of The Fleet
Sponsor: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Golden Meadow, LA
Date: 1 Day--2nd Saturday in May
Regulated Area: Bayou Lafourche in Downtown Golden Meadow Area Annual Patterson Pirogue Race, Patterson, LA
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Patterson
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Lower Atchafalaya River--Jennings Bridge to 1 mile South of Jennings Bridge USS KIDD Star Spangled Celebration, Baton Rouge, LA
Sponsor: USS KIDD and Nautical Center
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Mississippi River miles 229.4-229.6 Uncle Sam Jam Fireworks, Alexandria, LA
Sponsor: Champion Broadcasting of Alexandria
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Red River, Alexandria, LA Monroe Jaycees Fireworks, Monroe, LA
Sponsor: Monroe Jaycees
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Ouachita River, at the Parish Court House Boomtown Casino Fireworks, Harvey, LA
Sponsor: Boomtown Casino
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Harvey Canal, Harvey, LA Kenner Fireworks, Kenner, LA
Sponsor: City of Kenner
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in Lake Pontchartrain at Williams Blvd. Bally's Casino Fireworks, New Orleans, LA
Sponsor: Bally's Casino
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in Lake Pontchartrain, \1/4\ miles North of Bally's Casino Riverfront Marketing Fireworks, New Orleans, LA
Sponsor: Riverfront Marketing Group
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent to Woldenburg Park in Mississippi River Riverfront Marketing Fireworks, New Orleans
Sponsor: Jax Brewery
Date: 1 Day--December 31
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in Mississippi River adjacent to Woldenburg Park Riverfront Marketing Fireworks, New Orleans
Sponsor: Riverfront Marketing Group
Date: 1 Day--Lundi Gras Day
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform in Mississippi River adjacent to Algiers Point Annual Hogdown Fireworks, Mandeville, LA
Sponsor: Mr. R.C. Lunn
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: 500 yard radius around fireworks platform adjacent to intersection of Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain
Group Galveston
Neches River Festival, Beaumont, TX
Sponsor: Neches River Festival, Inc.
Date: 2 Days--3rd Weekend in April
Regulated Area: Neches River from Collier's Ferry Landing to Lawson's Crossing at the end of Pine St. Contraband Days Fireworks Display, Lake Charles, La.
Sponsor: Contraband Days Festivities, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday of May
Regulated Area: 500 foot radius from the fireworks barge in Lake Charles anchored at approximate position 30-13'54''N 093-13'42''W Neches River 4th of July Celebration, Beaumont, Texas
Sponsor: City of Beaumont
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: River Front Park, Beaumont, TX--All waters of the Neches River, bank to bank, from the Trinity Industries Dry Dock to the northeast corner of the Port of Beaumont's dock No. 5 Christmas on the Neches River, Port Neches Park
Sponsor: Port Neches Chamber of Commerce
Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December
Regulated Area: Waters adjacent to Neches River Front Park, Port Neches, TX Clear Lake Fireworks Display, Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Sponsor: Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Rectangle extending 500 feet East, 500 feet West; 1000 feet North, and 1000 feet South around fireworks barge at Light #19 on Clear Lake Sylvan Beach Fireworks Display, Sylvan Beach, Houston, TX
Sponsor: City of LaPorte
Date: 1 Day--Last of June or Early July
Regulated Area: Rectangle Extending 250 feet East, 250 feet West; 1000 feet North, and 1000 feet South, around fireworks barge at Sylvan Beach
Group Corpus Christi
Bayfest Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Bayfest, Inc.
Date: 2 Days--3rd Friday & Saturday in September
Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay Great Tugboat Challenge
Sponsor: Bayfest Inc.
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Date: 2 Days--3rd Friday & Saturday in September
Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay Buccaneer Days Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
Date: 1 Day--Last Friday in April or First Friday in May
Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay Corpus Christi 4th of July Fireworks Display
Sponsor: City of Corpus Christi
Date: 1 Day--4th of July
Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay Harbor Lights
Sponsor: City of Corpus Christi
Date: 1 Day--1st Saturday in December
Regulated Area: Bayfront, All Waters inside Corpus Christi Marina Levee, Corpus Christi Bay.
Dated: June 1, 1998. A.L. Gerfin, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, 8th Coast Guard Dist.
[FR Doc. 98-15901Filed6-15-98; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-M
