Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events Within the Fifth Coast Guard District
| Published date | 08 November 2021 |
| Citation | 86 FR 61692 |
| Record Number | 2021-24066 |
| Section | Rules and Regulations |
| Court | Coast Guard |
Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 213 (Monday, November 8, 2021)
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 213 (Monday, November 8, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61692-61705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24066]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2020-0332]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events Within the
Fifth Coast Guard District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending its special local regulations
established for recurring marine events that take place within the
Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. The Coast Guard has
periodically updated this regulation to account for changes in these
marine events. Through this final rule, the current list of recurring
marine events requiring special local regulations is updated with
revisions, additional events, and the removal of events that no longer
take place in the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility.
When these special local regulations are enforced, certain restrictions
are placed on marine traffic in specified areas to promote safety on
the water around marine events.
DATES: This rule is effective December 8, 2021.
ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2020-0332 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Ethan Coble, Fifth Coast Guard District Office of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-7745, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
APA Administrative Procedure Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MFR Memorandum for Record
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Patrol Commander
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and Regulatory History
The Coast Guard regularly updates the regulations for recurring
special local regulations within the Fifth Coast Guard District listed
in 33 CFR 100.501, and its respective tables. These recurring special
local regulations are for marine events that take place either on or
over the navigable waters of the Fifth Coast Guard District as defined
at 33 CFR 3.25. These regulations were last amended June 13, 2017 (81
FR 81005). Since then, Marine Events within the Fifth US Coast Guard
District have been newly created or changed in a way that varies from
their description in this regulation. In response, on June 03, 2021,
the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events and within the Fifth
Coast Guard District (86 FR 29711). There we stated why we issued the
NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to
special local regulations and recurring marine events. The comment
period ended on July 6, 2021, and we received no comments.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041. The Secretary has delegated ports and waterways authority, with
certain reservations not applicable here, to the Commandant via DHS
Delegation No. 00170.1(II)(70), Revision No. 01.2. The Commandant has
further delegated these authorities within the Coast Guard as described
in 33 CFR 1.05-1 and 6.04-6. The Coast Guard has determined that the
events listed in this rule could pose a risk to participants or
waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the
event. Possible hazards include risks of participant injury or death
resulting from near or actual contact with non-participant vessels
traversing through the regulated areas. In order to protect the safety
of all waterway users, including event participants and spectators,
this rule establishes special local regulations for the time and
location of each marine event. This rule prevents vessels from
entering, transiting, mooring or anchoring within areas specifically
designated as regulated areas during the periods of enforcement, unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), or designated Event
Patrol Commander.
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule
As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published June
3, 2021. We made no changes to the regulatory text as it was proposed
in our NPRM. The following discussion explains the changes made to the
CFR by this rule.
A. Changes To Improve Clarity and Reflect Current Coast Guard Marine
Event Policies
We have made several stylistic and formatting changes to update 33
CFR 100.501, and associated tables, to provide greater clarity and
remove potential ambiguities. We have also made revisions to reflect
current Coast Guard marine event policy. The following is a summary of
changes from the current regulatory text:
Plain language edits, such as switching from passive to
active voice and more clearly stating the enforcement period for each
event.
Writing regulatory requirements and definitions in the
singular rather than the plural, where appropriate.
Listing definitions and the events by COTP Zone in
alphabetical order.
Reformatting the table entries so they all are similar.
Separating the special local regulations for each COTP
Zone into their own tables.
Amending the name and location for Sector Virginia to
Portsmouth, VA (where the command center is located), and updating the
phone number for Sector North Carolina.
Additionally, we consolidated all defined terms into a single
paragraph, 33 CFR 100.501(b), and listed them in alphabetical order.
Currently the defined terms ``buffer area'', ``race area'', and
``spectator area'' appear in the regulatory requirements paragraph 33
CFR 100.5014(c) rather than with the definitions. These definitions
have been moved to the definition section and put into alphabetical
order. Regulatory requirements for these areas will remain in the
regulatory requirements portion of the regulation.
We changed the defined term of ``buffer area'' to ``buffer zone''
to comport with the more common usage. The definition is revised to
reflect that it may sometimes be appropriate to utilize a buffer zone
at the event if there is not a spectator area within the regulated
area.
We changed the defined term ``Coast Guard Patrol Commander'' to
``Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM'' in alignment with updated
local policy. The underlying associated definition
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remains the same: A Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
who has been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf.
We changed the defined term of ``official patrol'' to ``official
patrol vessel or official patrol'' in alignment with updated local
policy. The text of the definition remains unchanged except for some
additional language to allow the Event PATCOM to be augmented by local,
state, or federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast
Guard in accordance with local agreements. This revision enhances the
resources available to the COTP to ensure the safety and security of
the public during these events.
We removed the defined term, ``spectator'', and added definitions
for ``participant'' and ``non-participant''. This wording change better
reflects who is actually present in and near regulated areas and how
the Coast Guard regulates their activities.
B. Delegation of Authority for Determination of Requirement for a
Marine Patrol
We amended current paragraph (b) and (c) in the final text,
delegating authority to the local COTP to determine when a marine
patrol is required. This delegation of authority from the District
Commander provides the local operational commander with the ability to
manage and maintain safety and security for events within their area of
responsibility. We have also updated the text to allow for other
government agencies to provide safety zone enforcement when working
under local agreements and added the term Event Patrol Commander (Event
PATCOM). Collectively, these changes enable the local Captain of the
Port to retain operational control and incorporate risk based decision
making to the event. Finally, a paragraph has been added giving
authority to the COTP, COTPR, or Event PATCOM to postpone or cancel the
event to ensure the safety of the event and the public.
C. Updates to Recurring Events Table 33 CFR 100.501
This rule adds 7 new special local regulations for recurring marine
events, revises 12 previously established regulations for recurring
marine events, and removes 14 recurring events listed in 33 CFR 100.501
for the reasons provided in the table. The revised events and the new
events are required to comply with the requirements in 33 CFR 100.501.
Table 1--Events Added to 33 CFR 100.501
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Regulated area
USCG sector Event (coordinates in Enforcement period Sponsor
regulatory text) *
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Sector Maryland-National Capital Flying Point Park Bush River and One weekend (a Carolina Virginia
Region--COTP Zone. Outboard Regatta. Otter Point consecutive Racing
Maryland Freedom Creek, MD. Saturday and Association.
Swim. Choptank River, MD Sunday) in May. TCR Event
1. The 2nd Management.
Saturday or
Sunday in May; or.
2. The 3rd
Saturday or
Sunday in May; or
3. The 4th
Saturday or
Sunday in May; or
4. The last
Saturday or
Sunday in May.
Oxford Funathlon Tred Avon River, 1. The 1st Charcot Marie
Swim. MD. Saturday or Tooth Association
Sunday in June; and Therapies for
or Inherited
2. The 2nd Neuropathies.
Saturday or
Sunday in June;
or.
3. The 3rd
Saturday or
Sunday in June.
Thunder on the Choptank River and 1. The 3rd Kent Narrows
Choptank. Hambrooks Bay, MD. Saturday and Racing
Sunday in July; Association.
or
2. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in July;
or.
3. the last
Saturday and
Sunday in July.
Washington, DC Upper Potomac 1. The 3rd Enviro-Sports
Sharkfest Swim. River, MD. Saturday or Productions Inc.
Sunday in June;
or
2. The 4th
Saturday or
Sunday in June;
or.
3. the last
Saturday or
Sunday in June.
Sector Virginia--COTP Zone...... Something in the North Atlantic The last Friday, Redrock
Water. Ocean, Virginia Saturday, and Entertainment
Beach, VA. Sunday in April. Services.
Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone Roanoke River Roanoke River, 1.The 1st Saturday Virginia Outlaw
Races. Plymouth, NC. and Sunday in Drag Boat
August; or Association
2. The 2nd (VODBA).
Saturday and
Sunday in August;
or.
3. The 3rd
Saturday and
Sunday in August;
or.
4. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in August;
or.
5. The 2nd
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or.
6. The 3rd
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or.
7. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or.
8. The last
Saturday and
Sunday in October.
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* The enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change in accordance
with 33 CFR 100.501(f).
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Table 2--Substantive Changes to Existing Recurring Special Local Regulations in 33 CFR 100.501
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USCG sector Event Location Revision Reason for change
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Sector Delaware Bay--COTP zone.. Point Pleasant OPA/ Atlantic Ocean, dates and Coordinates
NJ Offshore Grand Point Pleasant, coordinates. updated to
Prix. NJ. reflect accurate
course location
to improve public
safety; event
date updated.
Thunder Over the Atlantic Ocean, dates............. Event date
Boardwalk Air Atlantic City, NJ. updated.
show.
Ocean City Air Intracoastal dates............. Event date
Show. Waterway, Ocean updated.
City, NJ.
Triathlons in Intracoastal event name/dates Coordinates
Atlantic City. Waterway, and coordinates. updated with new
Atlantic City, NJ. course layout to
ensure public
safety; event
name and date
updated.
Maryland-National Capital Washington, DC Upper Potomac, DC. dates............. Event date
Region--COTP Zone. Dragon Boat Chesapeake Bay, dates and updated.
Festival. Sandy Point Park, coordinates. Coordinates
Bay Bridge Paddle. MD. updated to
reflect course
layout change;
zone increased to
improve public
safety; event
date updated.
Catholic Charities Patapsco River, MD dates............. Event date
Dragon Boat Races. updated.
Baltimore Dragon Patuxent River, MD coordinates....... Coordinates
Boat Challenge. updated to reduce
excessive size
with no impact on
public safety.
Ocean City Grand North Atlantic dates and Coordinates
Prix. Ocean, Ocean coordinates. updated with new
City, MD. course layout to
ensure public
safety; event
date updated.
Cambridge Classic Choptank River and dates and Regulated area is
Powerboat Race. Hambrooks Bay, MD. coordinates. increased to
prevent hazards
within the event
area and ensure
public safety;
change includes
minor changes to
coordinates for
buffer and
spectator areas;
event date
updated.
Southern Maryland Breton Bay, MD.... Event name and Coordinates
Boat Club Summer dates. updated with new
Regatta and Bash course layout at
on the Bay sponsor's
Regatta. request; event
name and date
updated.
NAS Patuxent River Patuxent River, MD dates............. Event dates
Air Expo. updated.
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Table 3--Special Local Regulations Removed From Table to 33 CFR 100.501
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USCG sector Event Date(s) Regulated area Reason for removal
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Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone.. Atlantic County June--1st Sunday.. Great Egg Harbor Event no longer
Day at the Bay. May-3rd Sunday; Bay, NJ. held.
Annual Escape from September-3rd Delaware River, DE Event no longer
Fort Delaware Saturday. held.
Triathlon.
Westville Parade June-last Saturday Big Timber Creek, Event no longer
of Lights. NJ. held.
OPA Atlantic City June-4th Sunday... Atlantic Ocean, Event no longer
Grand Prix. Atlantic City, NJ. held.
U.S. Holiday July-on or about Delaware River, Removing special
celebrations. July 4th. Philadelphia, PA. local regulated
area and
deferring to
safety zone for
this event;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
New Jersey May-3rd weekend... Atlantic Ocean, NJ Event no longer
Offshore Grand held.
Prix.
U.S. Holiday October-1st Monday Delaware River, Removing special
Celebrations. Philadelphia, PA. local regulated
area and
deferring to
safety zone for
this event;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
U.S. Holiday December 31st..... Delaware River, Removing special
Celebrations. Philadelphia, PA. local regulated
area and
deferring to
safety zone for
this event;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
Sector Maryland-National Capital Middle River July-3rd, 4th, or Middle River, MD.. Event no longer
Region-- COTP Zone. Dinghy Poker Run. last Saturday or Nanticoke Rivers, held.
Nanticoke River Sunday. MD. Removing special
Swim and May-1st Sunday.... local regulations
Triathlon. and deferring to
navigation safety
regulations;
removal does not
negatively impact
public safety.
Bo Bowman June-last Saturday Nanticoke River, Event is held
Memorial--Sharpto and Sunday or MD. infrequently and
wn Regatta. July-2nd Saturday thereby removed
or Sunday. from this list of
recurring marine
events.
Oxford-Bellevue May-2nd, 3rd, 4th Tred Avon River, Event no longer
Sharkfest Swim. or last Saturday MD. held.
or Sunday.
Sector Virginia--COTP Zone...... RRBA Spring Radar June-last Saturday Rappahannock Event no longer
Shootout. or July-1st River, Layton, VA. held.
Saturday.
Hampton Bay Days.. September-1st Sunset Creek and Event no longer
Friday, Saturday Hampton River, VA. held.
and Sunday or 2nd
Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
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V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount
of time that vessels will be restricted from certain parts of the
waterway and the small size of these areas that are usually positioned
away from high vessel traffic zones. Generally, vessels will not be
precluded from getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas
currently located in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance
notifications will also be made to the local maritime community by
issuance of Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners via
VHF-FM marine channel 16, Marine Safety Information or Security
Bulletins so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications
to the public for most events will typically be made by local
newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Coast Guard anticipates that
these special local regulations will only be enforced one to three
times per year.
B. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. 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 received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. 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.
While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
through a safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in
section IV.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator. These safety zones will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities for the following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that
small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are
occurring to the extent possible while ensuring the safety of the
public. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in many
of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the special local
regulation zone. Generally, permission to enter, remain in, or transit
through these regulated areas during the enforcement period may be
given when deemed safe to do so by the Event PATCOM on scene.
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 rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.
C. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does 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.
E. 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 rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves
implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 that apply to
recurring special local regulations for marine events that take place
either on or over the navigable waters of the United States. Some
events by their nature may introduce potential for adverse impact on
the safety or other interest of waterway users or waterfront
infrastructure within or close proximity to the event area. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L [61] of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A
memorandum for record (MFR) supporting this determination is available
in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket, see the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
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G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
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2. Revise Sec. 100.501 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the
Fifth Coast Guard District.
(a) Applicability. Paragraphs (a) through (i) of this section apply
to the marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this section. These
regulations are effective annually, for the duration of each event
listed in paragraph (i) of this section. Annual notice of the exact
times, and dates if there is a range of possible dates, of the
effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the
geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and
the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be
published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
Buffer zone means a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of
the regulated area or a race area within a regulated area. The buffer
zone provides separation between a race area and spectator area, or
between the regulated area and other vessels that are operating in the
vicinity of the regulated area for marine event. The purpose of a
buffer zone is to minimize potential collision conflicts between
participants, participants and non-participants, or between
participants and non-participants with nearby transiting vessels.
Captain of the Port Representative or COTP Representative means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard designated
by name by the Captain of the Port to verify an event's compliance with
the conditions of its approved permit.
Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by
the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to enforce these
regulations.
Non-participant means a person or a vessel not registered with the
event sponsor either as a participant or an official patrol vessel.
Official patrol vessel or official patrol means any vessel assigned
or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign,
or any state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of
the Port in accordance with current local agreements.
Participant means any person or vessel registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the event or otherwise designated by the
event sponsor as having a function tied to the event.
Race area means an area bound by coordinates provided in latitude
and longitude within the regulated area, inside of which the actual
racing events are held.
Regulated area means an area where special local regulations apply
to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays,
rivers, and oceans. Regulated areas include all navigable waters of a
specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where
the Coast Guard enforces special local regulations. Boundaries may be
described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed
structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All
coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
Spectator area means an area bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the
boundary of an area reserved for non-participant vessels watching the
event.
(c) Patrol of the Marine Event. The respective COTP may assign one
or more official patrol vessels, as described in Sec. 100.40, to each
regulated event listed in the table. For each event assigned a patrol
vessel, an Event PATCOM will be designated to oversee the patrol. The
patrol vessel and the Event PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel
16. The Event PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any
vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed
necessary for the protection of life or property.
(d) Special local regulations--(1) Controls on vessel movement. The
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel may forbid and control the
movement of all persons and vessels in the regulated area(s). When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, the person or vessel
being hailed must immediately comply with all directions given. Failure
to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to
comply, or both.
(2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. (i) The
operator of a vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel
immediately when directed to do so by an official patrol vessel and
then proceed only as directed.
(ii) A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel.
(iii) A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit
through a regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official
patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through
the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event
area.
(3) Race area. Only participants and official patrol vessels are
allowed to enter the race area.
(4) Spectator area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area or
have authorization from the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to
transit through the area. A non-participant vessel must be stationary
or operate at a safe speed while within the designated spectator area.
On scene official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM will direct non-
participant vessels to the spectator area. A non-participant must
contact the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to request
permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant must pass directly through the regulated
area at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake and without loitering.
(5) Regulated area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area to pass through or enter and remain within a designated
spectator area. A non-participant must contact the Event PATCOM or an
official patrol vessel to request permission to either enter the
Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant may enter the spectator area or pass
directly through
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the regulated area as instructed by the Event PATCOM or official patrol
vessel at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake and without loitering.
(6) Postponement or cancellation. The respective COTP, or Event
PATCOM may postpone or cancel a marine event at any time if, in the
COTP's sole discretion, the COTP determines that cancellation is
necessary for the protection of life or property.
(e) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be
addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in
which the marine 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 subpart 3.25 of this
chapter.
(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.
(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.
(3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--Captain of the Port Zone,
Portsmouth, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.
(4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone,
Wilmington, North Carolina: (910) 343-3882.
(f) Application for marine events. The application requirements of
Sec. 100.15 apply to all marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this
section. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact
the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will
occur, at the phone numbers listed above.
(g) Enforcement periods. Each year prior to an event the Coast
Guard will announce details concerning the event, including the exact
date(s) and time(s) of the enforcement period of the special local
regulation and the geographical area, in the Local Notices to Mariners
and by Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio. In
the case of inclement weather or other just cause found by the
respective COTP, the event may be conducted within 30 days before or
after the date(s) listed in paragraph (i) of this section. If the event
is held on an alternate date from that listed in paragraph (i) the
Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing
the exact dates and time of the enforcement period with respect to the
special local regulation in addition to announcement in the Local
Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(h) Regulations for specific marine events in paragraph (i) of this
section--(1) USNA Blue Angels Air Show, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation,
a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area
without the permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or
designated Event PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has
designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel
use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels
holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR
chapter I, subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels
that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the
Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis
Harbormaster at (410) 263-7973 or email [email protected] to
obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area
applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to
the event date. Applicants will be notified by the COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region or COTP representative regarding status of
applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the
Event PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the
spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for
spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the
official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM when entering the regulated
area. The regulations for this event will restrict access to some of
the anchorage grounds at Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically Middle
Ground Anchorage, South Anchorage, and Naval Anchorage for Small Craft,
listed at 33 CFR 110.159(a)(1) through (4).
(2) Air Show Baltimore, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation, a vessel
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area without the
permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or Event
PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has designated this
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR chapter I, subchapters
K and T (46 CFR 114.110 and 175.110). Vessels that meet the
requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River
spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522-7300 or
emailing [email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area
application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no
later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be
notified by the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP
representative regarding status of applications and further
instructions. All vessels shall contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM
channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm
entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow
the instructions issued by on scene official patrol vessels or the
Event PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this
event will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at
33 CFR 110.158, Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically anchorage grounds:
(i) Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage;
(ii) Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage;
(iii) Anchorage No. 3A, general anchorage; and
(iv) Anchorage No. 3B, general anchorage and
(v) Anchorage No. 3C, general anchorage.
(i) Special Local Regulations--Recurring Events Within the Fifth
Coast Guard District by COTP Zone. All coordinates listed reference
Datum NAD 1983. As noted in paragraph (g) of this section, the
enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is
subject to change.
(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone.
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Ocean City Air Show............. All navigable waters of the New One Sunday in Ocean City, NJ.
Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) September.
bounded by a line connecting the
following points; latitude
39[deg]15'57'' N, longitude
074[deg]35'09'' W, thence northeast
to latitude 39[deg]16'34'' N,
longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W, thence
southeast to latitude 39[deg]16'17''
N, longitude 074[deg]33'29'' W,
thence southwest to latitude
39[deg]15'40'' N, longitude
074[deg]34'46'' W, thence northwest
to point of origin, near Ocean City,
NJ.
Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore All navigable waters of the Atlantic 1. One Saturday and Offshore
Grand Prix. Ocean in the vicinity of Point Sunday in May; or Performance
Pleasant Beach, NJ bounded by a line 2. One Saturday and Association (OPA)
connecting the following points: Sunday in June. and New Jersey
Latitude 40[deg]06'00'' N, longitude Offshore Racing
074[deg]01'51'' W, thence east to Association.
latitude 40[deg]05'56'' N, longitude
074[deg]01'16'' W, thence southwest
to latitude 40[deg]03'34'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'53'' W, thence
west to latitude 40[deg]03'39'' N,
longitude 74[deg]02'37'' W, thence
north parallel to the shoreline to
the point of origin.
Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air The waters of the North Atlantic One consecutive Atlantic City
show. Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, Monday, Tuesday, Chamber of
New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn and Wednesday in Commerce.
between the following points: From a August.
point along the shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]21'31'' N, longitude
074[deg]25'04'' W, thence
southeasterly to latitude
39[deg]21'08'' N, longitude
074[deg]24'48'' W, thence
southwesterly to latitude
39[deg]20'16'' N, longitude
074[deg]27'17'' W, thence
northwesterly to a point along the
shoreline at latitude 39[deg]20'44''
N, longitude 074[deg]27'31'' W,
thence northeasterly along the
shoreline to latitude 39[deg]21'31''
N, longitude 074[deg]25'04'' W.
Triathlons in Atlantic City..... All navigable waters of the New 1. One Saturday in Atlantic City, NJ.
Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) August; and
bounded by a line connecting the 2. One Sunday in
following points: Latitude September.
39[deg]21'27.47'' N, longitude
074[deg]27'10.31'' W, thence
northeast to latitude 39[deg]21'33''
N, longitude 074[deg]26'57'' W,
thence northwest to latitude
39[deg]21'37'' N, longitude
074[deg]27'03'' W, thence southwest
to latitude 39[deg]21'29.88'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'14.31'' W,
thence south to latitude
39[deg]21'19'' N, longitude
074[deg]27'22'' W, thence east to
latitude 39[deg]21'18.14'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'19.25'' W,
thence north to point of origin,
near Atlantic City, NJ.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone.
Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(2)
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Air Show Baltimore............... Regulated area: All navigable waters Biennial, even Historic Ships in
of the Patapsco River, within an area years: Baltimore, Inc.
bounded by a line connecting position 1. The 2nd
latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N, longitude Thursday in
076[deg]36'30'' W, thence east to September,
latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N, longitude following a
076[deg]33'00'' W, thence south to Friday,
latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N, longitude Saturday and
076[deg]33'00'' W, thence west to Sunday; or
latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N, longitude 2. The Thursday,
076[deg]36'30'' W, thence north to Friday,
point of origin, located between Port Saturday and
Covington and Seagirt Marine Sunday before
Terminal, Baltimore, MD. Columbus Day
Spectator Area: All navigable waters (observed); or
of Patapsco River located between the 3. The Thursday,
northern boundary defined by a line Friday,
drawn from the vicinity of North Saturday and
Locust Point Marine Terminal, Pier 1 Sunday after
thence east to Canton Industrial Columbus Day
area, Pier 5; the south boundary is (observed).
defined by a line drawn from vicinity
of Whetstone Point thence east to
Lazaretto Point. This area is located
generally where Northwest Harbor,
East Channel joins Patapsco River,
Fort McHenry Channel, near Fort
McHenry National Monument, Baltimore,
MD. This area is bound by a line to
the north commencing at position
latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N, longitude
076[deg]34'46'' W, thence east to
latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N, longitude
076[deg]34'09'' W, and bound by a
line to the south commencing at
position latitude 39[deg]15'39'' N,
longitude 076[deg]35'23'' W, thence
east to latitude 39[deg]15'26'' N,
longitude 076[deg]34'03'' W. This
spectator area is restricted to
certain vessels as described in this
paragraph (i)(2).
Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge.. All navigable waters of Patapsco 1. June 3rd; or Baltimore Dragon
River, Northwest Harbor, in 2. June 4th; or Boat Club.
Baltimore, MD, from shoreline to 3. The last
shoreline, within an area bounded on Saturday or
the east by a line drawn along Sunday in June.
longitude 076[deg]35'00'' W, and
bounded on the west by a line drawn
along longitude 076[deg]35'47'' W.
Bay Bridge Paddle................ All navigable waters of the Chesapeake The 1st Saturday ABC Events, Inc.
Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at or Sunday in
Sandy Point State Park and between June.
and adjacent to the spans of the
William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges,
from shoreline to shoreline, bounded
to the north by a line drawn from the
western shoreline at latitude
39[deg]01'05.23'' N, longitude
076[deg]23'47.93'' W; thence eastward
to latitude 39[deg]01'02.08'' N,
longitude 076[deg]22'40.24'' W;
thence southeastward to eastern
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]59'13.70'' N, longitude
076[deg]19'58.40'' W; and bounded to
the south by a line drawn parallel
and 500 yards south of the south
bridge span that originates from the
western shoreline at latitude
39[deg]00'17.08'' N, longitude
076[deg]24'28.36'' W; thence
southward to latitude
38[deg]59'38.36'' N, longitude
076[deg]23'59.67'' W; thence eastward
to latitude 38[deg]59'26.93'' N,
longitude 076[deg]23'25.53'' W;
thence eastward to the eastern
shoreline at latitude
38[deg]58'40.32'' N, longitude
076[deg]20'10.45'' W, located between
Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.
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Cambridge Classic Powerboat Race. Regulated area: All navigable waters One weekend (a Cambridge Power
within Choptank River and Hambrooks consecutive Boat Regatta
Bay bounded by a line connecting the Saturday and Association.
following coordinates: Commencing at Sunday) in May.
the shoreline at Long Wharf Park,
Cambridge, MD, at position latitude
38[deg]34'30'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'16'' W; thence east to
latitude 38[deg]34'20'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'46'' W; thence northeast
across the Choptank River along the
Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. (US-
50) Memorial Bridge, at mile 15.5, to
latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N, longitude
076[deg]02'52'' W; thence west along
the shoreline to latitude
38[deg]35'38'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'09'' W; thence north and
west along the shoreline to latitude
38[deg]36'42'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'15'' W; thence southwest
across the Choptank River to latitude
38[deg]35'31'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'57'' W; thence west along
the Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N, longitude
076[deg]05'17'' W; thence south and
east along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point of origin.
The following locations are within
the regulated area:
Race area: Located within the
navigable waters of Hambrooks Bay and
Choptank River, between Hambrooks Bar
and Great Marsh Point, MD.
Buffer zone: All navigable waters
within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
River (with the exception of the Race
Area designated by the marine event
sponsor) bounded to the north by the
breakwall and continuing along a line
drawn from the east end of breakwall
located at latitude 38[deg]35'27.6''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'50.1'' W,
thence W. southeast to latitude
38[deg]35'17.7'' N longitude
076[deg]04'29''W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]35'01'' N longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W, thence west to the
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]35'01''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
Spectator area: All navigable waters
of the Choptank River, eastward and
outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall,
thence bounded by a line that
commences at latitude 38[deg]35'28''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'50'' W;
thence northeast to latitude
38[deg]35'30'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'47'' W; thence southeast
to latitude 38[deg]35'23'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'29'' W; thence
southwest to latitude 38[deg]35'19''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'31'' W;
thence northwest to and terminating
at the point of origin.
Catholic Charities Dragon Boat The navigable waters of the Patapsco Biennial, even Associated Catholic
Races. River, within the Inner Harbor, from years: Charities, Inc.
shoreline to shoreline, bounded on 1. The 1st
the east by a line drawn along Saturday in
longitude 076[deg]36'30'' W, located September; or
at Baltimore, MD. 2. The 2nd
Saturday in
September.
Chestertown Tea Party Re- All navigable waters of the Chester The Saturday Chestertown Tea
enactment. River, within a line connecting the before Memorial Party Festival,
following positions: Commencing at Day. Inc.
latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'46'' W, thence south to
latitude 39[deg]12'19'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'53'' W, thence east to
latitude 39[deg]12'16'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'48'' W, thence north to
latitude 39[deg]12'25'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'41'' W, thence west to
point of origin latitude
39[deg]12'27'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'46'' W, located at
Chestertown, MD.
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade All navigable waters of Spa Creek and The 2nd Saturday Eastport Yacht
the Severn River, shoreline to or Sunday in Club.
shoreline, bounded on the east by a December.
line drawn from Triton Light, at
latitude 38[deg]58'53.1'' N,
longitude 076[deg]28'34.3'' W, thence
southwest to Horn Point, at
38[deg]58'20.9'' N, longitude
076[deg]28'27.1'' W, and bounded on
the west by a line drawn along
076[deg]30'00'' W, that crosses the
western end of Spa Creek, at
Annapolis, MD.
Flying Point Park Outboard Regulated area: All navigable waters One weekend (a Carolina Virginia
Regatta. of Bush River and Otter Point Creek, consecutive Racing
from shoreline to shoreline, bounded Saturday and Association.
to the north by a line drawn from the Sunday) in May.
western shoreline of the Bush River
at latitude 39[deg]27'15'' N,
longitude 076[deg]14'39'' W and
thence eastward to the eastern
shoreline of the Bush River at
latitude 39[deg]27'03'' N, longitude
076[deg]13'57'' W; and bounded to the
south by the Amtrak Railroad Bridge,
across the Bush River at mile 6.8,
between Perryman, MD and Edgewood,
MD. The following locations are
within the regulated area:
Race area: The area is bounded by a
line commencing at position latitude
39[deg]26'33.1'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'46.8'' W; thence westerly
to latitude 39[deg]26'33.1'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'49.3'' W; thence
northerly to latitude
39[deg]26'37.1'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'52.4'' W; thence
northeasterly to latitude
39[deg]26'40.0'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'52.5'' W; thence easterly
to latitude 39[deg]26'45.9'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'32.2'' W; thence
southeasterly to latitude
39[deg]26'45.3'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'30.0'' W; thence southerly
to latitude 39[deg]26'43.8'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'29.1'' W; thence
southerly to latitude
39[deg]26'42.2'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'28.9'' W; thence
southwesterly to latitude
39[deg]26'40.8'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'29.3'' W; thence westerly
terminating at point of origin.
Buffer zone: The area surrounds the
entire race area and is bounded by a
line commencing at the shoreline at
Flying Point Park at position
latitude 39[deg]26'31.9'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'32.5'' W; thence
westerly to latitude 39[deg]26'30.5''
N, longitude 076[deg]15'52.7'' W;
thence northerly to latitude
39[deg]26'39.9'' N, longitude
076[deg]16'00.0'' W; thence easterly
to latitude 39[deg]26'51.6'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'26.7'' W; thence
southerly to latitude
39[deg]26'37.0'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'22.5'' W; thence southerly
to latitude 39[deg]26'33.7'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'22.8'' W,
located at the shoreline at Flying
Point Park.
Spectator area: The designated
spectator area is bounded by a line
commencing at position latitude
39[deg]26'39.9'' N, longitude
076[deg]15'23.3'' W; thence east to
latitude 39[deg]26'39.6'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'19.4'' W; thence
south to latitude 39[deg]26'36.6'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'18.7'' W; thence
west to latitude 39[deg]26'37.0'' N,
longitude 076[deg]15'22.5'' W; thence
north to point of origin.
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Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, The... All navigable waters of the Chesapeake The 2nd Sunday The Great
Bay between and adjacent to the spans in June. Chesapeake Bay
of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Swim, Inc.
Bridges from shoreline to shoreline,
bounded to the north by a line drawn
parallel and 500 yards north of the
north bridge span that originates
from the western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]00'36.6'' N,
longitude 076[deg]23'55'' W, thence
eastward to the eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]59'14.2'' N,
longitude 076[deg]19'57.3'' W; and
bounded to the south by a line drawn
parallel and 500 yards south of the
south bridge span that originates
from the western shoreline at
latitude 39[deg]00'18.4'' N,
longitude 076[deg]24'28.2'' W, thence
eastward to the eastern shoreline at
latitude 38[deg]58'39.2'' N,
longitude 076[deg]20'8.8'' W.
Maryland Freedom Swim............ All navigable waters of the Choptank 1. The 2nd TCR Event
River, from shoreline to shoreline, Saturday or Management.
within an area bounded on the east by Sunday in May;
a line drawn from latitude or
38[deg]35'14.2'' N, longitude 2. The 3rd
076[deg]02'33.0'' W, thence south to Saturday or
latitude 38[deg]34'08.3'' N, Sunday in May;
longitude 076[deg]03'36.2'' W, and or
bounded on the west by a line drawn 3. The 4th
from latitude 38[deg]35'32.7'' N, Saturday or
longitude 076[deg]02'58.3'' W, thence Sunday in May;
south to latitude 38[deg]34'24.7'' N, or
longitude 076[deg]04'01.3'' W, 4. The last
located at Cambridge, MD. Saturday or
Sunday in May.
MRE Tug of War, The.............. The navigable waters of Spa Creek from 1. The last The Maritime
shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 Saturday in Republic of
feet from either side of a rope October; or Eastport.
spanning Spa Creek from a position at 2. The 1st
latitude 38[deg]58'36'' N, longitude Saturday in
076[deg]29'04.7'' W at Annapolis City November; or
Dock, thence to a position at 3. The 2nd
latitude 38[deg]58'25'' N, longitude Saturday in
076[deg]28'52.4'' W, at Eastport, MD November.
shoreline, near the foot of 2nd
Street.
NAS Patuxent River Air Expo...... All navigable waters of lower Patuxent 1. The Thursday, NAS Patuxent River.
River, near Solomons, MD, located Friday,
between Fishing Point and base of Saturday and
break wall marking the entrance to Sunday before
East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Memorial Day
Station Patuxent River (adjacent to (observed); or
approach for runway 14), within an 2. The Thursday,
area bounded by a line commencing Friday,
near the shoreline at latitude Saturday and
38[deg]17'39'' N, longitude Sunday after
076[deg]25'47'' W, thence northwest Memorial Day
to latitude 38[deg]17'47'' N, (observed); or
longitude 076[deg]26'00'' W, thence 3. The Thursday,
northeast to latitude 38[deg]18'09'' Friday,
N, longitude 076[deg]25'40'' W, Saturday and
thence southeast to latitude Sunday before
38[deg]18'00'' N, longitude Labor Day
076[deg]25'25'' W, located near the (observed); or
shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station 4. The Thursday,
Patuxent River, MD. All navigable Friday,
waters of Chesapeake Bay, located Saturday and
approximately 500 yards north of Sunday after
break wall marking entrance to Labor Day
Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air (observed).
Station Patuxent River (adjacent to
approach for runway 32), within an
area bounded by a line commencing
near the shoreline at latitude
38[deg]16'53.9'' N, longitude
076[deg]23'29.2'' W, thence southeast
to latitude 38[deg]16'40'' N,
longitude 076[deg]23'05'' W, thence
southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'19''
N, longitude 076[deg]23'25'' W,
thence northwest to latitude
38[deg]16'30.4'' N, longitude
076[deg]23'44.9'' W, located near the
shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, MD.
Ocean City Air Show.............. All navigable waters of the North 1. The 1st Town of Ocean City,
Atlantic Ocean within an area bounded consecutive MD.
by the following coordinates: Thursday,
Commencing at a point near the Friday,
shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street, Saturday, and
Ocean City, MD, latitude Sunday in June;
38[deg]21'48.8'' N, longitude or
075[deg]04'10'' W, thence eastward to 2. The 2nd
latitude 38[deg]21'32'' N, longitude consecutive
075[deg]03'12'' W, thence south to Thursday,
latitude 38[deg]19'22.7'' N, Friday,
longitude 075[deg]04'09.5'' W, thence Saturday, and
west to latitude 38[deg]19'38.5'' N, Sunday in June;
longitude 075[deg]05'05.4'' W, thence or
north along the shoreline to point of 3. The 3rd
origin, located adjacent to Ocean consecutive
City, MD. Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday, and
Sunday in June.
Ocean City Offshore Grand Prix... Regulated area: All navigable waters 1. The 1st Offshore Powerboat
of North Atlantic Ocean bounded by Sunday in May; Association.
the following coordinates: Commencing or
at a point near the shoreline at 2. The 2nd
position latitude 38[deg]21'42'' N, Sunday in May;
longitude 075[deg]04'11'' W; thence or
east to latitude 38[deg]21'33'' N, 3. The 2nd
longitude 075[deg]03'10'' W; thence Sunday in
southwest to latitude 38[deg]19'25'' September; or
N, longitude 075[deg]04'02'' W; 4. The 3rd
thence west to the shoreline at Sunday in
latitude 38[deg]19'35'' N, longitude September; or
075[deg]05'02'' W, at Ocean City, MD. 5. The 4th
The following locations are within Sunday in
the regulated area: September; or
Race area: The area is bounded by a 6. The last
line commencing at latitude Sunday in
38[deg]19'46.85'' N, longitude September.
075[deg]04'43.28'' W, thence east to
latitude 38[deg]19'44.23'' N,
longitude 075[deg]04'29.89'' W,
thence north and parallel to the
Ocean City, MD shoreline to latitude
38[deg]21'23.24'' N, longitude
075[deg]03'48.87'' W, thence west to
latitude 38[deg]21'25.12'' N,
longitude 075[deg]04'02.45'' W,
thence south and parallel to the
Ocean City, MD shoreline to the point
of origin.
Buffer zone: The area is 500 yards in
all directions surrounding the ``Race
area'' and is bounded by a line
commencing at a point near the
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]19'35''
N, longitude 075[deg]05'02'' W,
thence east to latitude
38[deg]19'28'' N, longitude
075[deg]04'17'' W, thence north and
parallel to Ocean City, MD shoreline
to latitude 38[deg]21'35'' N,
longitude 075[deg]03'24'' W, thence
west to the shoreline at latitude
38[deg]21'42'' N, longitude
075[deg]04'11'' W, thence south along
the Ocean City, MD shoreline to the
point of origin.
Spectator area: The area is bounded by
a line commencing at latitude
38[deg]19'40'' N, longitude
075[deg]04'12'' W, thence east to
latitude 38[deg]19'37'' N, longitude
075[deg]03'59'' W, thence northeast
and parallel to the Ocean City, MD
shoreline to latitude 38[deg]21'17''
N, longitude 075[deg]03'17'' W,
thence west to latitude
38[deg]21'20'' N, longitude
075[deg]03'31'' W, thence southwest
and parallel to Ocean City, MD
shoreline to the point of origin.
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Oxford Funathlon Swim............ The navigable waters of the Tred Avon 1. The 1st Charcot Marie Tooth
River from shoreline to shoreline, Saturday or Association and
within an area bounded on the east by Sunday in June; Therapies for
a line drawn from latitude or Inherited
38[deg]42'25'' N, longitude 2. The 2nd Neuropathies.
076[deg]10'45'' W, thence south to Saturday or
latitude 38[deg]41'37'' N, longitude Sunday in June;
076[deg]10'26'' W, and bounded on the or
west by a line drawn from latitude 3. The 3rd
38[deg]41'58'' N, longitude Saturday or
076[deg]11'04'' W, thence south to Sunday in June.
latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N, longitude
076[deg]10'49'' W, thence east to
latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N, longitude
076[deg]10'30'' W, located between
Bellevue, MD, and Oxford, MD.
Rock Hall and Waterman's The navigable waters of Rock Hall 1. The Saturday Kinetic
Triathlon Swims. Harbor from shoreline to shoreline, and Sunday Multisports, LLC.
bounded by a line drawn from latitude after Memorial
39[deg]07'58.9'' N, longitude Day (observed);
076[deg]15'02'' W, thence southeast and
and parallel along the harbor 2. The 1st
breakwall to latitude Saturday and
39[deg]07'50.1'' N, longitude Sunday in
076[deg]14'41.7'' W, located at Rock October.
Hall, MD.
Southern Maryland Boat Club Regulated area: All navigable waters Summer: Southern Maryland
Summer and Fall Regattas. of Breton Bay and McIntosh Run, 1. July 4th; or Boat Club.
immediately adjacent to Leonardtown, 2. The last
MD shoreline, from shoreline to Saturday and
shoreline, within an area bounded to Sunday of July;
the east by a line drawn along Fall:
latitude-38[deg]16'43'' N, and 1. The 1st
bounded to the west by a line drawn Saturday and
along longitude 076[deg]38'30'' W, Sunday in
located at Leonardtown, MD. The October; or
following locations are within the 2. The 2nd
regulated area: Saturday and
Race area: The area is bounded by a Sunday in
line commencing at position latitude October.
38[deg]17'09.78'' N, longitude
076[deg]38'22.71'' W, thence
southeast to latitude
38[deg]16'58.62'' N, , longitude
076[deg]37'50.91'' W, thence
southwest to latitude
38[deg]16'51.89'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'55.82'' W, thence
northwest to latitude
38[deg]17'05.44'' N, longitude
076[deg]38'27.20'' W, thence
northeast to point of origin.
Buffer zone: The area is approximately
125 yards in all directions
surrounding the ``Race area'' and is
bounded by a line commencing at the
shoreline west of Leonardtown Wharf
Park at position latitude
38[deg]17'13.80'' N, longitude
076[deg]38'24.72'' W, thence
southeast to latitude
38[deg]16'58.61'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'44.29'' W, thence
southwest to latitude
38[deg]16'46.35'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'52.54'' W, thence
northwest to latitude
38[deg]16'58.78'' N, longitude
076[deg]38'26.63'' W, thence north to
latitude 38[deg]17'07.50'' N,
longitude 076[deg]38'30.00'' W,
thence northeast to point of origin.
Spectator areas: Northeast Spectator
Fleet Area: The area is bounded by a
line commencing at position latitude
38[deg]16'59.10'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'45.60'' W, thence
northeast to latitude
38[deg]17'01.76'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'43.71'' W, thence
southeast to latitude
38[deg]16'59.23'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'37.25'' W, thence
southwest to latitude
38[deg]16'53.32'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'40.85'' W, thence
northwest to latitude
38[deg]16'55.48'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'46.39'' W, thence
northeast to latitude
38[deg]16'58.61'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'44.29'' W, thence
northwest to point of origin.
Southeast Spectator Fleet Area: The
area is bounded by a line commencing
at Buzzard Point at position latitude
38[deg]16'47.20'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'54.80'' W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]16'43.30'' N,
longitude 076[deg]37'55.20'' W,
thence east to latitude
38[deg]16'43.20'' N, longitude
076[deg]37'47.80'' W, thence north to
latitude 38[deg]16'44.80'' N,
longitude 076[deg]37'48.20'' W,
thence northwest to point of origin.
South Spectator Fleet Area: The area
is bounded by a line commencing at
position latitude 38[deg]16'55.36''
N, longitude 076[deg]38'17.26'' W,
thence southeast to latitude
38[deg]16'50.39'' N, longitude
076[deg]38'03.69'' W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]16'48.87'' N,
longitude 076[deg]38'03.68'' W,
thence northwest to latitude
38[deg]16'53.82'' N, longitude
076[deg]38'17.28'' W, thence north to
point of origin.
Thunder on the Choptank.......... Regulated area: All navigable waters 1. The 3rd Kent Narrows Racing
within Choptank River and Hambrooks Saturday and Association.
Bay bounded by a line connecting the Sunday in July;
following coordinates: Commencing at or
the shoreline at Long Wharf Park, 2. The 4th
Cambridge, MD, at position latitude Saturday and
38[deg]34'30'' N, longitude Sunday in July;
076[deg]04'16'' W; thence east to or
latitude 38[deg]34'20'' N, longitude 3. The last
076[deg]03'46'' W; thence northeast Saturday and
across the Choptank River along the Sunday in July.
Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. (US-
50) Memorial Bridge, at mile 15.5, to
latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N, longitude
076[deg]02'52'' W; thence west along
the shoreline to latitude
38[deg]35'38'' N, longitude
076[deg]03'09'' W; thence north and
west along the shoreline to latitude
38[deg]36'42'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'15'' W; thence southwest
across the Choptank River to latitude
38[deg]35'31'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'57'' W; thence west along
the Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N, longitude
076[deg]05'17'' W; thence south and
east along the shoreline to and
terminating at the point of origin.
The following locations are within
the regulated area:
Race Area: Located within the
navigable waters of Hambrooks Bay and
Choptank River, between Hambrooks Bar
and Great Marsh Point, MD.
Buffer zone: All navigable waters
within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
River (with the exception of the Race
Area designated by the marine event
sponsor) bound to the north by the
breakwall and continuing along a line
drawn from the east end of breakwall
located at latitude 38[deg]35'27.6''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'50.1'' W;
thence southeast to latitude
38[deg]35'17.7'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W; thence south to
latitude 38[deg]35'01'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W; thence west to the
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]35'01''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
Spectator area: All navigable waters
of the Choptank River, eastward and
outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall,
thence bound by line that commences
at latitude 38[deg]35'28'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'50'' W; thence
northeast to latitude 38[deg]35'30''
N, longitude 076[deg]04'47'' W;
thence southeast to latitude
38[deg]35'23'' N, longitude
076[deg]04'29'' W; thence southwest
to latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N,
longitude 076[deg]04'31'' W; thence
northwest to and terminating at the
point of origin.
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USNA Blue Angels Air Show........ Regulated area: All navigable waters The Tuesday and U.S. Naval Academy.
of the Severn River, from shoreline Wednesday
to shoreline, bounded to the before Memorial
northwest by a line drawn along the Day (observed).
U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The
regulated area is bounded to the
southeast by a line drawn from U.S.
Naval Academy Light at latitude
38[deg]58'39.5'' N, longitude
076[deg]28'49'' W, thence southeast
to a point 1500 yards ESE of Chinks
Point, MD at latitude 38[deg]57'41''
N, longitude 076[deg]27'36'' W,
thence northeast to Greenbury Point
at latitude 38[deg]58'27.7'' N,
longitude 076[deg]27'16.4'' W. The
following location is within the
regulated area:
Spectator area: All navigable waters
of the Severn River bounded by a line
commencing at latitude
38[deg]58'38.2'' N, longitude
076[deg]27'56.9'' W, thence southeast
to latitude 38[deg]58'24.9'' N,
longitude 076[deg]27'47.6'' W, thence
west to latitude 38[deg]58'22.3'' N,
longitude 076[deg]27'54.5'' W, thence
northwest to latitude
38[deg]58'28.3'' N, longitude
076[deg]28'11'' W, thence east to
point of origin. This area is located
generally in the center portion of
Middle Ground Anchorage, Severn
River, MD. This spectator area is
restricted to certain vessels as
described in paragraph (i)(1) of this
section.
USNA Crew Races.................. All navigable waters of the Severn The 3rd Saturday U.S. Naval Academy.
River, from shoreline to shoreline, and Sunday in
bounded to the northwest by a line April; and the
drawn from the south shoreline at 4th Saturday
latitude 39[deg]00'58'' N, longitude and Sunday in
076[deg]31'32'' W, thence to the April; and the
north shoreline at latitude last Saturday
39[deg]01'11'' N, longitude and Sunday in
076[deg]31'10'' W. The regulated area April; and
is bounded to the southeast by a line every Saturday
drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light and Sunday in
at latitude 38[deg]58'39.5'' N, May.
longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W, thence
easterly to Carr Point, MD at
latitude 38[deg]58'58'' N, longitude
076[deg]27'41'' W.
USNA Safety at Sea Seminar....... All navigable waters of the Severn 1. The 4th U.S. Naval Academy.
River, from shoreline to shoreline, Saturday in
bounded to the northwest by the Naval March; or
Academy (SR-450) Bridge and bounded 2. The last
to the southeast by a line drawn from Saturday in
Triton Light at latitude March; or
38[deg]58'53.0'' N, longitude 3. The 1st
076[deg]28'34.4'' W, thence easterly Saturday in
to Carr Point, MD at latitude April.
38[deg]58'58.7'' N, longitude
076[deg]27'38.9'' W.
Washington, DC Dragon Boat All navigable waters of the Upper 1. The 3rd Taiwan--U.S.
Festival. Potomac River, Washington, DC, from Saturday and Cultural
shoreline to shoreline, bounded Sunday in May; Association.
upstream by the Francis Scott Key or
Bridge and downstream by the 2. The 2nd
Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Saturday and
Georgetown, Washington, DC. Sunday in June;
or
3. The 3rd
Saturday and
Sunday in June.
Washington's Crossing: Swim All navigable waters of the Potomac The 1st Sunday Wave One Swimming.
Across the Potomac. River, encompassed by a line in June.
connecting the following points,
beginning at Jones Point Park, VA,
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]47'35''
N, longitude 077[deg]02'22'' W,
thence east along the northern extent
of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-495/
I-95) Bridge, at mile 103.8, to the
Rosilie Island shoreline at latitude
38[deg]47'36'' N, longitude
077[deg]01'32'' W, thence south along
the Maryland shoreline to latitude
38[deg]46'52'' N, longitude
077[deg]01'13'' W, at National
Harbor, MD shoreline, thence west
across the Potomac River to the
George Washington Memorial Parkway
highway overpass and Cameron Run
shoreline at latitude 38[deg]47'23''
N, longitude 077[deg]03'03'' W,
thence north along the Virginia
shoreline to the point of origin.
Washington DC Sharkfest Swim..... All navigable waters of the Upper 1. The 3rd Enviro-Sports
Potomac River, within an area bounded Saturday or Productions Inc.
by a line connecting the following Sunday in June;
points: From the Rosilie Island or
shoreline at latitude 2. The 4th
38[deg]47'30.30'' N, longitude Saturday or
077[deg]01'26.70'' W, thence west to Sunday in June;
latitude 38[deg]47'30.00'' N, or
longitude 077[deg]01'37.30'' W, 3. The last
thence south to latitude Saturday or
38[deg]47'08.20'' N, longitude Sunday in June.
077[deg]01'37.30'' W, thence east to
latitude 38[deg]47'09.00'' N,
longitude 077[deg]01'09.20'' W,
thence southeast along the pier to
latitude 38[deg]47'06.30'' N,
longitude 077[deg]01'02.50'' W,
thence north along the shoreline and
west along the southern extent of the
Woodrow Wilson (I-95/I-495) Memorial
Bridge and south and west along the
shoreline to the point of origin,
located at National Harbor, MD.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
(3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--COTP Zone.
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Table 3 to Paragraph (i)(3)
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Enforcement \1\
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Blackbeard Festival, Battle of Regulated area: The navigable waters 1. Last Friday, City of Hampton.
Hampton. of Sunset Creek and Hampton River Saturday and
shoreline to shoreline bounded to the Sunday in May;
north by the I-64 Bridge over the or The 1st
Hampton River and bounded to the Friday,
south by a line drawn from Hampton Saturday and
River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), Sunday in June;
located at latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N, and
longitude 076[deg]20'24'' W, thence 2. The 3rd
west across the Hampton River to Friday,
finger pier at Bluewater Yacht Saturday and
Center, located at latitude Sunday in
37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude October; or 4th
076[deg]20'28'' W. The following Friday,
locations are within the regulated Saturday and
area: Sunday in
Spectator areas: Area A: Located in October.
the upper reaches of the Hampton
River, bounded to the south by a line
drawn from the western shoreline at
latitude 37[deg]01'46.6'' N,
longitude 076[deg]20'21.3'' W, thence
east across the river to latitude
37[deg]01'42.6'' N, longitude
076[deg]20'12.3'' W, and bounded to
the north by the I-64 Bridge over the
Hampton River. The anchorage area
will be marked by orange buoys.
Area B: Located along the eastern side
of the Hampton River channel, south
of the route 60/143 bridge and Joy's
Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline
that fronts the Riverside Health
Center. Bounded by the shoreline and
a line drawn between the following
points: latitude 37[deg]01'27.6'' N,
longitude 076[deg]20'23.1'' W, thence
south to latitude 37[deg]01'22.9'' N,
longitude 076[deg]20'26.1'' W. The
anchorage area will be marked by
orange buoys.
Cock Island Race................. The navigable waters of the Elizabeth 1. The 2nd Portsmouth Boat
River and its branches from shoreline Saturday in Club & City of
to shoreline, bounded to the June; or Portsmouth, VA.
northwest by a line drawn across the 2. The 3rd
Port Norfolk Reach section of the Saturday in
Elizabeth River between the northern June.
corner of the landing at Hospital
Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude
36[deg]50'51.6'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'07.9'' W and the north
corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring
Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue
located at latitude 36[deg]51'00.3''
N, longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W;
bounded on the southwest by a line
drawn from the southern corner of the
landing at Hospital Point,
Portsmouth, VA, at latitude
36[deg]50'50.9'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'07.7'' W, to the northern
end of the eastern most pier at the
Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina,
located at latitude 36[deg]50'33.6''
N, longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W;
bounded to the south by a line drawn
across the Lower Reach of the
Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
River, between the Portsmouth
Lightship Museum located at the foot
of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth,
VA at latitude 36[deg]50'13.2'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'44.8'' W, and
the northwest corner of the Norfolk
Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley
Plant, Pier No. 1, located at
latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W; and
bounded to the southeast by the
Berkley Bridge which crosses the
Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River
between Berkley at latitude
36[deg]50'21.5'' N, longitude
076[deg]17'14.5'' W, and Norfolk at
latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N, longitude
076[deg]17'10'' W.
Hampton Cup Regatta.............. Regulated area: All navigable waters 1. The 1st Hampton Cup Regatta
of Mill Creek, adjacent and north of consecutive Boat Club.
Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA. The Friday,
regulated area includes the following Saturday, and
areas: Sunday in
Race area: All navigable waters within August; or
the following boundaries: To the 2. the 2nd
north, a line drawn along latitude consecutive
37[deg]01'03'' N, to the east a line Friday,
drawn along longitude 076[deg]18'30'' Saturday and
W, to the south a line drawn parallel Sunday in
with the Fort Monroe shoreline, and August; and
west boundary is parallel with the 3. The 4th
Route 258--East Mercury Boulevard Saturday and
Bridge--causeway. The following Sunday in
locations are within the regulated September.
area:
Buffer zone A: All navigable waters
bounded by a line connecting the
following points: Latitude
37[deg]00'43'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'54'' W, thence north along
the causeway to latitude
37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'52'' W, thence southwest
to latitude 37[deg]01'00'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'54'' W, thence
south to Route 143 causeway at
latitude 37[deg]00'44'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'58'' W, thence east along
the shoreline to point of origin.
Buffer zone B: All navigable waters
bounded by a line connecting the
following points: latitude
37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'49'' W, thence east to
latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'23'' W, thence south to
latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'23'' W, thence west to
latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'30'' W, thence north to
latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'30'' W, thence west to
latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'49'' W, thence north to
point of origin.
Spectator area: All navigable waters
bounded by a line connecting the
following points: latitude
37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'23'' W, thence east to
latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'14'' W, thence south to
latitude 37[deg]00'54'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'14'' W, thence southwest
to latitude 37[deg]00'37'' N,
longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W, thence
north to point of origin.
Mattaponi Drag Boat Race......... Regulated area: All navigable waters 1. The 3rd Mattaponi Volunteer
of Mattaponi River immediately Saturday and Rescue Squad and
adjacent to Rainbow Acres Campground, Sunday in June; Dive Team.
King and Queen County, VA. The or
regulated area includes a section of 2. The 4th
the Mattaponi River approximately Saturday and
three-quarter mile long and bounded Sunday in June.
in width by each shoreline, bounded
to the east by a line that runs
parallel along longitude
076[deg]52'43'' W, near the mouth of
Mitchell Hill Creek, and bounded to
the west by a line that runs parallel
along longitude 076[deg]53'41'' W
just north of Wakema, VA. The
following locations are within the
regulated area:
Buffer zone: The navigable waters of
Mattaponi River extending 200 yards
outwards from east and west boundary
lines described in this section.
Spectator area: The regulated area
cannot accommodate spectator vessels
due to limitations posed by shallow
water and insufficient waters to
provide adequate separation between
race course and other vessels.
Spectators are encouraged to view the
race from points along the adjacent
shoreline.
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Norfolk Harborfest............... The navigable waters of the Elizabeth 1. The 1st Norfolk Festevents,
River and its branches from shoreline consecutive Ltd.
to shoreline, bounded to the Friday,
northwest by a line drawn across the Saturday, and
Port Norfolk Reach section of the Sunday in June;
Elizabeth River between the north or
corner of the landing at Hospital 2. The 2nd
Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude consecutive
36[deg]50'51.6'' N, longitude Friday,
076[deg]18'07.9'' W, and the north Saturday, and
corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Sunday in June.
Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue
located at latitude 36[deg]51'00.3''
N, longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W;
bounded on the southwest by a line
drawn from the southern corner of the
landing at Hospital Point,
Portsmouth, VA, at latitude
36[deg]50'50.9'' N, longitude
076[deg]18'07.7'' W, to the northern
end of the eastern most pier at the
Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina,
located at latitude 36[deg]50'33.6''
N, longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W;
bounded to the south by a line drawn
across the Lower Reach of the
Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
River, between the Portsmouth
Lightship Museum located at the foot
of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth,
VA at latitude 36[deg]50'13.2'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'44.8'' W, and
the northwest corner of the Norfolk
Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley
Plant, Pier No. 1, located at
latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W; and to
the southeast by the Berkley Bridge
which crosses the Eastern Branch of
the Elizabeth River between Berkley
at latitude 36[deg]50'21.5'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'14.5'' W, and
Norfolk at latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N,
longitude 076[deg]17'10'' W.
Pony Penning Swim................ The navigable waters of Assateague 1. The last Chincoteague
Channel from shoreline to shoreline, Wednesday and Volunteer Fire
bounded to the east by a line drawn following Department.
from latitude 37[deg]55'01'' N, Friday in July;
longitude 075[deg]22'40'' W, thence or
south to latitude 37[deg]54'50'' N, 2. The 1st
longitude 075[deg]22'46'' W; and to Wednesday and
the southwest by a line drawn from following
latitude 37[deg]54'54'' N, longitude Friday in
075[deg]23'00'' W, thence east to August.
latitude 37[deg]54'49'' N, longitude
075[deg]22'49'' W.
Poquoson Seafood Festival Regulated area: The navigable waters 1. The last City of Poquoson.
Workboat Races. of the Back River, Poquoson, VA. The Sunday in
following locations are within the September; or
regulated area: 2. The 1st
Race area: The area is bounded on the Sunday of
north by a line drawn along latitude October; or
37[deg]06'30'' N, bounded on the 3. The 2nd
south by a line drawn along latitude Sunday of
37[deg]06'15'' N, bounded on the east October.
by a line drawn along longitude
076[deg]18'52'' W, and bounded on the
west by a line drawn along longitude
076[deg]19'30'' W.
Buffer zone: The navigable waters of
Back River extending 200 yards
outwards from east and west boundary
lines, and 100 yards outwards from
the north and south boundary lines
described in this section.
Spectator area: Is located along the
south boundary line of the buffer
zone described in this section and
continues to the south for 300 yards.
Something in the Water........... Regulated Area: All navigable waters The last Friday, Redrock
of the North Atlantic Ocean Saturday, and Entertainment
immediately adjacent to Virginia Sunday in Services.
Beach, VA bounded on the south side April.
by a line beginning on the shore line
at latitude 36[deg]49'49.20'' N,
longitude 75[deg]58'04.54'' W, thence
easterly to latitude
36[deg]49'49.27'' N, longitude
75[deg]57'58.49'' W, just seaward of
the Rudee Inlet break-wall, thence
northerly to latitude
36[deg]51'34.83'' N, longitude
75[deg]58'28.82'' W, adjacent to
Neptune's Park at 30th street, thence
westerly to the shore line at
latitude 36[deg]51'34.83'' N,
longitude 75[deg]58'35'' W, and
thence southerly along the shore line
back to the beginning point.
Buffer zone: The navigable waters of
the North Atlantic Ocean extending
200 yards towards the eastern
boundary line described in this
section.
Spectator Area: Spectator craft are
not permitted within the regulated
area during the enforcement period.
The regulated area is established to
provide adequate separation between
event participants on the beach and
prohibit unauthorized waterside entry
during the event.
Virginia Boat Club (VBC) Sprints All navigable waters of the James 1. The 2nd Virginia Boat Club
Regatta on the James River. River in the vicinity of Robious Saturday or Richmond, VA.
Landing Park, Midlothian, VA. The Sunday in June;
regulated area includes a section of or
the James River approximately 1300 2. The 3rd
yards long and bounded in width by Saturday or
each shoreline, bounded to the east Sunday in June.
by a line that runs parallel along
longitude 077[deg]38'04'' W, and
bounded to the west by a line that
runs parallel along longitude
077[deg]38'54'' W, north of Robious
Landing Park.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
(4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone.
Table 4 to Paragraph (i)(4)
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Enforcement \1\
Event Regulated area period(s) Sponsor
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The Crossing..................... All navigable waters of Lake Gaston, The 2nd Saturday Organization to
from shoreline to shoreline, directly in August. Support the Arts,
under the length of Eaton Ferry Infrastructure,
Bridge (NC State Route 903), and Learning on
commencing at the southern bridge Lake Gaston, AKA
entrance at latitude 36[deg]30'38'' O'SAIL.
N, longitude 077[deg]57'53'' W, and
extending to the northern bridge
entrance at latitude 36[deg]31'19''
N, longitude 077[deg]57'33'' W, and
bounded to the west by a line drawn
parallel and 100 yards from and the
western side of Eaton Ferry Bridge
near Littleton, NC.
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PPD Ironman North Carolina....... All navigable waters of Masonboro 1. The 3rd Ironman,
Inlet, shoreline to shoreline Friday or Wilmington, NC.
starting at location latitude Saturday in
34[deg]11'13'' N, longitude October; or
077[deg]48'53'' W, thence north along 2. The 4th
Banks Channel to latitude Friday or
34[deg]12'14'' N, longitude Saturday in
077[deg]48'04'' W, thence west to October; or
Motts channel, terminating at Sea 3. The last
Path Marina at latitude Friday or
34[deg]12'44'' N, longitude Saturday in
077[deg]48'25'' W, Wrightsville October.
Beach, NC.
Roanoke River Races.............. All navigable waters of the Roanoke 1. The 1st Virginia Outlaw
River in Plymouth, NC, from Saturday and Drag Boat
approximate positions: Latitude Sunday in Association
35[deg]52'25'' N, longitude August; or (VODBA).
076[deg]44'33'' W, then northwest to 2. The 2nd
latitude 35[deg]52'29'' N, longitude Saturday and
076[deg]44'37'' W, then southwest Sunday in
along the shoreline to latitude August; or
35[deg]52'00'' N, longitude 3. The 3rd
076[deg]45'31'' W, then south to Saturday and
latitude 35[deg]51'56'' N, longitude Sunday in
076[deg]45'30'' W, then northeast August; or
along the shoreline to the point of 4. The 4th
origin, a length of approximately one Saturday and
mile. Sunday in
August;
And
1. The 2nd
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or
2. The 3rd
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or
3. The 4th
Saturday and
Sunday in
October; or
4. The last
Saturday and
Sunday in
October.
Swim the Loop and Motts Channel All navigable waters surrounding 1. The 4th Without Limits
Sprint. Harbor Island, NC including Saturday or Coaching, Inc.
Intracoastal waterway, Lees Cut, Sunday in
Banks Channel and Motts Channel. September; or
Enforcement area extends 2. The last
approximately 100 yards from the Saturday or
shoreline of Harbor Island and is Sunday in
bounded by a line connecting the September.
following points; latitude
34[deg]12'55'' N, longitude
077[deg]48'59'' W, thence northeast
to latitude 34[deg]13'16'' N,
longitude 077[deg]48'39'' W, thence
southeast to latitude 34[deg]13'06''
N, longitude 077[deg]48'18'' W,
thence east to latitude
34[deg]13'12'' N, longitude
077[deg]47'41'' W, thence southeast
to latitude 34[deg]13'06'' N,
longitude 077[deg]47'33'' W, thence
south to latitude 34[deg]12'31'' N,
longitude 077[deg]47'47'' W, thence
southwest to latitude 34[deg]12'11''
N, longitude 077[deg]48'01'' W,
thence northwest to latitude
34[deg]12'29'' N, longitude
077[deg]48'29'' W, thence north to
latitude 34[deg]12'44'' N, longitude
077[deg]48'32'' W, thence northwest
to point of origin.
Wilmington YMCA Triathlon........ All navigable waters of Motts Channel, 1. The 3rd, 4th, Wilmington, NC,
from shoreline to shoreline and or last YMCA.
between Wrightsville Channel Day Saturday in
beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located at September; or
latitude 34[deg]12'17.8'' N, 2. The last
longitude 077[deg]48'09.1'' W, thence Saturday in
westward to Wrightsville Channel Day October; or
beacon 25 (LLNR 30255), located at 3. The 1st or
latitude 34[deg]12'52.1'' N, 2nd Saturday in
longitude 077[deg]48'53.5'' W. November.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
Dated: October 26, 2021.
Laura M. Dickey,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2021-24066 Filed 11-5-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
