Regattas and marine parades: First Coast Guard District fireworks displays,

[Federal Register: June 28, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 123)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[CGD01-99-009]

RIN 2115-AE46

Special Local Regulation: Fireworks Displays Within the First Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is revising the special local regulation for annual fireworks displays in the First Coast Guard District. The final rule includes additional fireworks displays and arranges the events by month, date and location in an easy-to-read Table. This regulation is necessary to control vessel traffic within the immediate vicinity of the fireworks launch sites and to ensure the safety of life and property during each event.

DATES: This Final Rule becomes effective on June 28, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for inspection or copying at Office of Search and Rescue, First Coast Guard District, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petty Officer William M. Anderson, Office of Search and Rescue, First Coast Guard District, (617) 223-8460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory History

On April 15, 1999, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Fireworks Displays Within the First Coast Guard District in the Federal Register (64 FR 18587). The Coast Guard received no comments on the NPRM rulemaking. A public hearing was not requested and none was held.

Background and Purpose

Each year, organizations in the First District sponsor fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. The table in 33 CFR 100.114 contains information that has been provided to the Coast Guard by the event sponsors. The event table description provides dates and location for events that take place annually. Each event uses a barge or on-shore site as the fireworks launch platform. The special local regulations control vessel movement within a 500-yard radius around the launch platforms to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on-scene may allow persons within the 500-yard radius should conditions permit. The Coast Guard may publish notices in the Federal Register, if an event sponsor reports a change to the listed event venue or date.

In keeping with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this regulation effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. It is imperative this regulation is in effect for events celebrated on the Fourth of July, which has the most display occurrences of the year. Any delay encountered in making this rule effective would be contrary to the public interest, as the rule is needed to ensure the safety of the boating public during these events.

Discussion of Changes

No comments were received in response to the NPRM. Due to an administrative oversight, one event from the preceding Special Local Regulation was not included in the NPRM, but should have been. The Hempstead New York Salute to Veterans Fireworks Display has been added to this final rule as event number 7.16 in the table. Also, the Coast Guard has deleted events, added new events and updated all event descriptions, as reported by the sponsor of the event.

Regulatory Evaluation

This final 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. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed this rule under that Order. This final rule 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 rule to be minimal by reason of the late evening start times of each event, the short duration of each event, the advance notice provided to the marine community, and the location and small size of each regulated area. A full Regulatory assessment, under paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT, has been determined unnecessary.

Small Entities

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the Coast Guard considered whether this 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 and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.

For the reasons stated in Regulatory Evaluation, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. If, however, you think that your business or organization qualifies as a small entity and that this rule will have a significant economic impact on your business or organization, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and in what way and to what degree this rule will economically affect your organization or business.

Assistance for Small Entities

Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121, the Coast Guard wants to assist small entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them. If your small business or organization is affected by this rule and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please call Petty Officer William M. Anderson, telephone 617-223-8460.

The Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory enforcement Ombudsman and 10 Regional Fairness Boards were established to receive comments from small businesses about Federal agency enforcement actions. The Ombudsman will annually evaluate the enforcement activities and rate each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on the enforcement actions of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1- 888-734-3247).

Unfunded Mandates

Under section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1531), the Coast Guard assessed the effects of this rule on State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, and the private sector. The Coast Guard determined that this regulatory action requires no written statement under section 202 of the UMRA (2 U.S.C. 1532) because it will not result in the expenditure of $100,000,000 in any one year by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector.

Collection of Information

This proposal contains no collection of information requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

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Federalism

The Coast Guard has analyzed this rule under the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612 and has determined that this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

Environment

The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impacts of this rule and concluded that under figure 2-1, paragraph 34(h), COMDTINST 16475.1C, this rule is categorically excluded from further environmental documentation.

Other Executive Orders on the Regulatory Process

In addition to the statutes and Executive Orders already addressed in this preamble, the Coast Guard considered the following executive orders in developing this rule and reached the following conclusions.

E.O. 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under this Order.

E.O. 12875, Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership. This rule will not impose, on any State, Local, or tribal government, a mandate that is not required by statute and that is not funded by the Federal government.

E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of this Order to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

E.O. 13045, Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not concern an environmental risk to safety disproportionately affecting children.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

Marine safety, Navigation (water), Records and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways.

Final Regulation

For reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows:

PART 100--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

   Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233 through 1236; 49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 100.35.

2. Revise Sec. 100.114 to read as follows:

   Sec. 100.114 Fireworks displays within the First Coast Guard District.

   (a) Regulated area. That area of navigable waters within a 500-year radius of the launch platform for each fireworks display listed in the following table.

   Fireworks Display Table

   May

   New York:

   5.1.................................. First and Second Saturday in May........ Name: Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony. Sponsor: The Forum. Time: 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Location: New York Harbor, Upper Bay. A barge approximately 360 yards east of Ellis Island. 40 deg.41'15''/074 deg.02'09''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   5.2.................................. Friday before Memorial Day.............. Name: Hempstead Harbor. Sponsor: Town of North Hempstead, NY. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Hempstead Harbor. A barge approximately 335 yards north of Bar Beach. 40 deg.49'54''N/073 deg.39'14''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   5.3.................................. Memorial Day............................ Name: South Street Seaport Memorial Day. Sponsor: South Street Seaport Marketplace. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: East River Manhattan. A barge approximately 475 yards south of the Brooklyn Bridge 40 deg.42'10''N/074 deg.00'01''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   5.4.................................. A night during Memorial Day Weekend..... Name: Hull Memorial Day Festival. Sponsor: Town of Hull. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Barge located 200 yards off Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA.

   June

   New York:

   6.1.................................. The last two Tuesdays in June........... Name: Staten Island Summer. Sponsor: Borough of Staten Island. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: New York Harbor, Lower Bay--approximately 350 yards east of South Beach, Staten Island. 40 deg.35'11''N/074 deg.03'42W (NAD 1983). Maine:

   6.2.................................. A night during the last week in June.... Name: Windjammer Days Fireworks. Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor Chamber or Commerce. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Mcfarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 43 deg.50'48''N/069 deg.37'36''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

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   6.3.................................. A night during the Last week in June.... Name: Barnum Festival Fireworks. Sponsor: The Barnum Foundation. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Seaside Park-- Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport, CT. 43 deg.11'30''N/072 deg.00'30''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   6.4.................................. A night during the Last week in June (or Name: American Legion Post First week in July).

   83 Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Branford American Legion Post. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Branford Point, Branford, CT. 41 deg.21'N/ 072 deg.05'20''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   6.5.................................. Last Sunday in June..................... Name: Heritage of Pride. Sponsor: Heritage of Pride Inc. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Location: Hudson River, Manhattan, NY. A barge approximately 400 years west of Pier 54. 40 deg.44'31''N/074 deg.01'00''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   6.6.................................. Thursday prior to July 4th.............. Name: Boston Harborfeast Fireworks. Sponsor: Harborfest Committee. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Just Off Coast Guard Base, Boston Harbor, MA 42 deg.22'53''N/71 deg.02'56''W (NAD 1983).

   July

   New York:

   7.1.................................. Each Tuesday in July.................... Name: Staten Island Summer. Sponsor: Borough of Staten Island. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: New York Harbor, Lower Bay--approximately 350 yards east of South Beach, Staten Island. 40 deg.35'11''N/074 deg.03'42''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.2.................................. Thursday prior to July 4th.............. Name: Boston Harborfest Fireworks. Sponsor: Harborfest Committee. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Just Off Coast Guard Base, Boston Harbor, MA 42 deg.22'53''N/71 deg.02'56''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   7.3.................................. A night during the First week in July Name: American Legion Post (or Last week in June).

   83 Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Branford American Legion Post. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Branford Point, Branford, CT. 41 deg.21'N/ 072 deg.05'20''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   7.4.................................. A night during the First week in July... Name: Devon Yacht Club Fireworks. Sponsor: Devon Yacht Club, Amagansett, NY. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Devon Yacht Club, Amagansett, NY. 40 deg.00'00''N/072 deg.06'12''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   7.5.................................. July 1st................................ Name: Wards Island. Sponsor: New York Power Authority. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: East River, Wards Island, NY. A land shoot approximately 200 yards northeast of the Triboro Bridge. 40 deg.46'55.5''N/ 073 deg.55'33''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   7.6.................................. July 2nd, 3rd and 4th................... Name: Playland Park. Sponsor: Playland Park. Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Western Long Island Sound, a barge anchored in approximate position 40 deg.57'47''N/ 073 deg.40'06''W (NAD 1983), approximately 400 yards northeast of Rye Beach Breakwater. Maine:

   7.7.................................. A night during the First two weeks in Name: Schooner Days July.

   Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Rockland Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Rockland Harbor, Rockland, ME. Connecticut:

   7.8.................................. A night during the First two weeks in Name: Stamford Fireworks. July.

   Sponsor: City of Stamford. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Westcott Cove, Stamford, CT. 41 deg.02'01''N/73 deg.30'3''W (NAD 1983). New York:

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   7.9.................................. A night during the First two weeks in Name: Town of Babylon July.

   Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Babylon, NY. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Nezeras Island, Babylon, NY. Massachusetts:

   7.10................................. Friday or Saturday prior to July 4th.... Name: Hingham 4th of July Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Hingham, MA. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Hingham Harbor, Hingham, MA. 42 deg.15'30''N/70 deg.53'2''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts

   7.11................................. Friday or Saturday prior to July 4th.... Name: Weymouth 4th of July Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Weymouth Harbormaster. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Location: Weymouth Fore River, Weymouth, MA. 42 deg.15'30''N/70 deg.56'6''W (NAD 1983). Vermont:

   7.12................................. July 3rd................................ Name: Burlington Fireworks Display. Sponsor: City of Burlington, VT. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Lake Champlain, Burlington Bay, VT. A barge beside the Burlington Bay Breakwater. 44 deg.28'30.5''N/073 deg.13'32''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.13................................. July 3rd................................ Name: Gloucester Fireworks. Sponsor: Gloucester Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Gloucester Harbor, Stage Fort Park. Gloucester, MA. Connecticut:

   7.14................................. July 3rd................................ Name: Summer Music Fireworks. Sponsor: Summer Music, Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Off of Harkness Park, Long Island Sound, Waterford, CT. 41 deg.18'00''N/072 deg.06'42''W. New Jersey:

   7.15................................. July 3th................................ Name: Fireworks on the Navesink. Sponsor: Red Bank Fireworks Committee. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Navesink River, a barge approximately 360 yards northwest of Red Bank Reach, NJ. 40 deg.21'20''N/074 deg.04'10''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   7.16................................. July 3th................................ Name: Salute to Veterans. Sponsor: Town of North Hempstead, NY Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Hempstead, NY. Point Lookout 40 deg.35'34''N/073 deg.35'24''W (NAD 1983). Maine:

   7.17................................. July 4th (Rain date: July 5th).......... Name: Bangor Fireworks. Sponsor: Bangor 4th of July Corporation. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Bangor/Brewer waterfront, ME. 44 deg.47'6''N/068 deg.11'8''W (NAD 1983). Maine:

   7.18................................. July 4th................................ Name: Bar Harbor Fireworks. Sponsor: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Bar Habor/Bar Island, ME. 44 deg.23'6''N/ 068 deg.11'8''W (NAD 1983). Maine:

   7.19................................. July 4th................................ Name: Stewart's 4th of July Fireworks Display. Sponsor: W.P. Stewart. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Somes Sound, Northeast Harbor, ME. 44 deg.18'3''N/068 deg.18'2''W (NAD 1983). Maine:

   7.20................................. July 4th................................ Name: Walsh's Fireworks. Sponsor: Mr. Patrick Walsh. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Union River, Bay, ME. 44 deg.23'5''N/068 deg.27'2''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.21................................. July 4th................................ Name: Town of Barnstable Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Barnstable. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Dunbar Point/ Kalmus Beach, Barnstable, MA. 41 deg.38'30''N/070 deg.16'W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

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   7.22................................. July 4th................................ Name: Beverly Farms Fireworks. Sponsor: Farms-Pride 4th of July Committee, Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: West Beach, Manchester Bay, Beverly Farms, MA. 42 deg.33'51''N/ 070 deg.48'29''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.23................................. July 4th................................ Name: Edgartown Fireworks. Sponsor: Edgartown Firefighters Association. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Edgartown Harbor, Edgartown, MA. 41 deg.23'25''N/070 deg.29'45''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.24................................. July 4th................................ Name: Falmouth Fireworks. Sponsor: Falmouth Fireworks Committee Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Falmouth Harbor, .25 NM east of buoy #16, Falmouth, MA. 41 deg.- 23'12''N/070 deg.29'45''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.25................................. July 4th................................ Name: Marion Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Marion Harbormaster. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Silver Shell Beach, Marion, MA. 41 deg.45'30''N/070 deg.45'24''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.26................................. July 4th................................ Name: City of New Bedford Fireworks. Sponsor: City of New Bedford. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, MA. 41 deg.41'N/070 deg.40'W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.27................................. July 4th................................ Name: Onset Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Wareham, MA. Time: 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Onset Harbor, Onset, MA. 41 deg.38'N/071 deg.55'W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.28................................. July 4th................................ Name: Plymouth Fireworks Display. Sponsor: July Four Plymouth Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, MA. 41 deg.57'20''N/070 deg.38'20''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   7.29................................. July 4th................................ Name: Lewis Bay Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Yarmouth, MA. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Great Island, Lewis Bay. 41 deg.38'30''N/ 071 deg.17'06''W (NAD 1983). Rhode Island:

   7.30................................. July 4th................................ Name: Bristol 4th of July Fireworks. Sponsor: Bristol 4th of July Committee. Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Bristol Harbor, Bristol, RI. 41 deg.39'54''N/071 deg.20'18''W (NAD 1983). Rhode Island:

   7.31................................. July 4th................................ Name: City of Newport Fireworks. Sponsor: City of Newport Time: 9:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Location: 41 deg.28'48''N/ 071 deg.20'18''W (NAD 1983). Rhode Island:

   7.32................................. July 4th................................ Name: Oyster Harbor Club Fourth of July Festival. Sponsor: Oyster Harbor Club, Inc. Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Tim's Cove, North Bay, Osterville, RI. 41 deg.37'30''N/070 deg.23'21''W (NAD 1983). Rhode Island:

   7.33................................. July 4th................................ Name: Slade Farms Fireworks. Sponsor: Slade Farm, Somerset, RI. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: 41 deg.43'36''N/ 071 deg.09'18''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   7.34................................. July 4th................................ Name: Fairfield Aerial Fireworks. Sponsor: Fairfield Park Commission. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Jennings Beach, Long Island Sound, Fairfield, CT. 41 deg.08'22''N/073 deg.14'02''W. Connecticut:

   7.35................................. July 4th................................ Name: Subfest Fireworks. Sponsor: U.S. Naval Submarine Base. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Thames River, Groton, CT.

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   Connecticut:

   7.36................................. July 4th................................ Name: Hartford Riverfest. Sponsor: July 4th Riverfest, Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Connecticut River, Hartford, CT. Connecticut:

   7.37................................. July 4th................................ Name: Middletown Fireworks. Sponsor: City of Middletown. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Connecticut River, Middletown Harbor, Middletown, CT. 41 deg.33'79''N/073 deg.38'83''W (NAD 1983) Connecticut:

   7.38................................. July 4th................................ Name: Norwich American Wharf Fireworks. Sponsor: American Wharf Marina. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Norwich Harbor, Norwich, CT. Connecticut:

   7.39................................. July 4th................................ Name: City of Norwalk Fireworks. Sponsor: Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department. Time: 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Location: Calf Pastrue Beach, Long Island, Sound, Norwalk, CT. 41 deg.04'50''N/073 deg.23'22''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   7.40................................. July 4th................................ Name: Old Lyme Fireworks. Sponsor: Mr. James R. Rice. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Sound View Beach, Long Island Sound, Old Lyme, CT. Connecticut:

   7.41................................. July 4th................................ Name: Stratford Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Stratford. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Short Beach, Stratford, CT. 41 deg.09'5''N/073 deg.06'5''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   7.42................................. July 4th................................ Name: Westport P.A.L. Fireworks. Sponsor: Westport Police Athletic League. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Compo Beach, Westport, CT. 41 deg.06'6''N/073 deg.20'31''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   7.43................................. July 4th................................ Name: Bayville Crescent Club Fireworks. Sponsor: Bayville Crescent Club, Bayville, NY. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Cooper Bluff, Cove Neck, NY. New York:

   7.44................................. July 4th................................ Name: Mantauk Independence Day. Sponsor: Montauk Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Montauk Town Beach, Montauk, NY. New York:

   7.45................................. July 4th................................ Name: Jones Beach State Park Fireworks. Sponsor: Long Island State Park Adminsitration Headquarters. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Location: Fishing Pier, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY. 40 deg.35'7''N/073 deg.30'6''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   7.46................................. July 4th................................ Name: Dolan Family Fireworks. Sponsor: Mr. Charles F. Dolan. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Cove Point, Oyster Bay, NY. New York:

   7.47................................. July 4th................................ Name: City of Yonkers. Sponsor: City of Yonkers, NY. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Hudson River, a barge approximately 335 yards northwest of Yonkers Municipal Pier. 40 deg.56'14''N/073 deg.54'28''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts

   7.48................................. July 4th................................ Name: Wellfleet Fireworks. Sponsor: Wellfleet Fireworks Committee. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Indian Neck Jetty, Wellfleet, MA. 41 deg.55'24''N/070 deg.02'06''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   7.49................................. Weekend following July 4th.............. Name: Thames River Fireworks. Sponsor: Town of Groton. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Thames River, off Electric Boat, Groton, CT.

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   New York:

   7.50................................. A night during the Second or third

   Name: Boys Harbor Fireworks weekend in July.

   Extravaganza. Sponsor: Boys Harbor Inc. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Three Mile Harbor, East Hampton, NY. 41 deg.15'N / 070 deg.11'91''W (NAD 1983). Maine:

   7.51................................. Third Saturday in July.................. Name: Belfast Fireworks. Sponsor: Belfast Bay Festival Committee. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Belfast Bay, ME.

   August

   New York:

   8.1.................................. Each Tuesday in August.................. Name: Staten Island Summer. Sponsor: Borough of Staten Island. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: New York Harbor, Lower Bay--approximately 350 yards east of South Beach, Staten Island. 40 deg.35'11''N / 074 deg.03'42''W (NAD 1983) New York:

   8.2.................................. First Tuesday in August................. Name: National Night Out Against Crime. Sponsor: National Night Out Against Crime. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Atlantic Ocean, a barge approximately 335 yards off Rockaway Beach at 116th Street. 40 deg.34'29''N / 073 deg.50'00''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   8.3.................................. A night during the First week of August. Name: Summer Music Fireworks. Sponsor: Summer Music Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Niantic River, Harkness Park, Waterford, CT. Massachusetts:

   8.4.................................. A night during the First weekend in Name: Fall River Celebrates August.

   America Fireworks. Sponsor: Fall River Chamber of Commerce. Time: 9:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Taunton River, vicinity of buoy #17, Fall River, MA 41 deg.43'4''N / 071 deg.09'48''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   8.5.................................. First Saturday in August................ Name: Peekskill Summerfest. Sponsor: Charles Point Business Association. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: Hudson River, Peekskill Bay, a barge approximately 500 yards northeast of Peekskill Bay South Channel Buoy 3 (LLNR) 37955). 41 deg.17'16''N / 073 deg.56'18''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   8.6.................................. First and second Saturday in August..... Name: City of Rensselaer. Sponsor: City of Rensselaer. Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Hudson River, a barge approximately 500 yards south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge (river mile 145.4). 42 deg.38'23''N / 073 deg.45'00''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   8.7.................................. A night during the First two weeks in Name: Hartford Riverfront August.

   Regatta. Sponsor: Riverfront Recapture Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Connecticut River, Hartford, CT. Connecticut:

   8.8.................................. A night during the Third week in August. Name: Summer Music Fireworks. Sponsor: Summer Music Inc. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Niantic River, Harkness Park, Waterford, CT. Massachusetts:

   8.9.................................. Last weekend in August.................. Name: Oaks Bluff Fireworks. Sponsor: Oaks Bluff Fireman's Civic Association. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Oaks Bluff Beach, Oaks Bluff, MA. Connecticut:

   8.10................................. Last Sunday in August................... Name: Norwich Harbor Day Fireworks. Sponsor: Harbor Day Committee. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Norwich Harbor, off American, Wharf Marina, Norwich, CT. Massachusetts:

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   8.11................................. A night during Labor day weekend........ Name: Gloucester Fireworks. Sponsor: Gloucester Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Gloucester Harbor, Stage Fort, Gloucester, MA. Maine:

   8.12................................. A night during Labor day weekend........ Name: Camden Fireworks Display. Sponsor: Town of Camden Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Camden Harbor, Camden, ME.

   September

   Massachusetts:

   9.1.................................. A night during Labor day weekend........ Name: Gloucester Fireworks. Sponsor: Gloucester Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Gloucester Harbor, Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA. Maine:

   9.2.................................. A night during Labor day weekend........ Name: Camden Fireworks Display. Sponsor: Town of Camden Chamber of Commerce. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Camden Harbor, Camden, ME. New York:

   9.3.................................. Labor Day............................... Name: South Street Seaport Labor Day. Sponsor: South Street Seaport Marketplace. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: East River, Manhattan, a barge approximately 475 yards south of the Brooklyn Bridge. 40 deg.42'10''N/ 074 deg.00'01''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   9.4.................................. First Saturday following Labor day...... Name: Grand Fiesta Italiana. Sponsor: Sons of Italy, Port Washington, NY. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Location: Hempstead Harbor, a barge approximately 300 yards north of Bar Beach, Port Washington, Long Island. 40 deg.49'52''N/ 073 deg.39'10''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   9.5.................................. A night during the weekend following Name: Taste of Italy. Labor day.

   Sponsor: Italian Heritage Committee. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Norwich Harbor, off Norwich Marina, Norwich, CT. 41 deg.31'20''N/073 deg.04'83''W (NAD 1983). Rhode Island:

   9.6.................................. A night during the First weekend in Name: Newport Salute to September.

   Summer. Sponsor: Naval Education and Training Center. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Narragansett Bay, East Passage, off Coasters Harbor Island, New port, RI. 41 deg.25'N/071 deg.20'W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   9.7.................................. First or second Saturday in September... Name: Norwalk Oyster Festival Fireworks. Sponsor: Norwalk Seaport Association. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Norwalk Harbor, Norwalk, CT. New York:

   9.8.................................. A night during the last two weekends in Name: Cow Harbor Day September.

   Fireworks. Sponsor: Village of Northport Harbor. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Sand Pit, Northport Harbor, Northport, NY.

   October

   New York:

   10.1................................. First Sunday in October................. Name: Deepavali Festival. Sponsor: Assocation of Indians in America. Time: 6:45 to 8:45 Location: East River, Manhattan, a barge approximately 200 yards east of Pier 16. 40 deg.42'12.5''N/074 deg.00'02''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   10.2................................. A night during the Second weekend of Name: Yarmouth Seaside October.

   Festival Fireworks. Sponsor: Yarmouth Seaside Festival. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Seagull Beach, W. Yarmouth, MA 41 deg.38'06''N/070 deg.13'13''W (NAD 1983).

   December

   Massachusetts:

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   12.1................................. December 31st........................... Name: First Night Fireworks. Sponsor: First Night Inc. Time: 11:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Location: Center of Boston Inner Harbor, Boston, MA 42 deg.21'42.4''N/071 deg.02'36.5''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   12.2................................. December 31st........................... Name: First Night Martha's Vineyard. Sponsor: Town of Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. Time: 10:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Location: Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, MA 41 deg.27'6''N/070 deg.35'8''W (NAD 1983). Massachusetts:

   12.3................................. December 31st........................... Name: City of New Bedford First Night. Sponsor: City of New Bedford. Time: 11:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Location: New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, MA 41 deg.38'.2''N/070 deg.55'0''W (NAD 1983). Connecticut:

   12.4................................. December 31st........................... Name: First night Mystic. Sponsor: Mystic Community Center. Time: 11:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Location: Mystic River, Mystic, CT. New York:

   12.5................................. December 31st........................... Name: South Street Seaport New Year's Eve. Sponsor: South Street Seaport Marketplace. Time: 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Location: East River, Manhattan, a barge approximately 475 yards south of the Brooklyn Bridge. 40 deg.42'10''N/ 074 deg.00'01''W (NAD 1983). New York:

   12.6................................. December 31st........................... Name: First Night New York City Sponsor: Grand Central Partnership. Time: 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Location: Hudson River, Manhattan, a barge approximately 450 yards southwest of the entrance to North Cove Yacht Harbor. 40 deg.42'39''N/ 074 deg.01'19''W (NAD 1983). Rhode Island:

   12.7................................. December 31st........................... Name: Newport Fireworks. Sponsor: Newport Cultural Commission. Time: 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Location: 41 deg.28'48''N/ 071 deg.20'18''W (NAD 1983).

   (b) Special local regulations.

   (1) No person or vessel may enter, transit, or remain within the regulated area during the effective period of regulation unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

   (2) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the regulated area should contact the Coast Guard patrol commander on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol commander may authorize a vessel to transit through the regulated area with a Coast Guard designated escort.

   (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. On-scene patrol personnel may include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon hearing five or more short blasts from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may also be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws.

   (c) Effective dates. This rule is in effect from one hour before the scheduled start of the event until thirty minutes after the last firework is exploded for each event listed in the Table. For those events listed without a specific time or date, an annual Federal Register document will be published indicating event dates and times.

   Dated: June 18, 1999. Robert F. Duncan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, First Coast Guard District.

   [FR Doc. 99-16360Filed6-25-99; 8:45 am]

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