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Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays in the Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone
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[Federal Register: April 18, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 75)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 19144-19148]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09-02-003]
RIN 2115-AA97
Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays in the Captain of the
Port Milwaukee Zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish 29 permanent safety
zones for annual fireworks displays throughout the Captain of the Port
Milwaukee Zone. These safety zones are 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. These
safety zones are intended to restrict vessels from that area
encompassed by the safety zone for the duration of each firework
display.
DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before June 17, 2002.
ADDRESSES: You may mail or hand-deliver comments and related material
to Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Milwaukee,
2420 South Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Marine Safety
Office Milwaukee maintains the public docket for this rulemaking.
Comments and material received from the public, as well as the
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or
copying at Marine Safety Office Milwaukee between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Timothy Sickler, U.S. Coast
Guard, Marine Safety Office Milwaukee, 2420 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive,
Milwaukee, WI 53207, (414) 747-7155.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related material. If you do so, please include your name
and address, identify the docket number for this rulemaking CGD09-02-
003 and indicate the specific section or event of this proposal to
which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment.
Please submit two copies of all comments and attachments in an unbound
format, no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, suitable for photocopying
and electronic filing. If you would like to know they reached us,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope or postcard. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period.
We may change this proposal in view of them.
Public Meeting
We do not plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for a meeting by writing to Marine
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Safety Office Milwaukee at the address listed under ADDRESSES
explaining why one would be beneficial. If we determine that one would
aid this rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by
a later notice in the Federal Register.
Background and Purpose
Each year, various organizations in Wisconsin sponsor fireworks
displays at the same locations during the same general time periods.
Based on recent accidents that have occurred in other Captain of the
Port zones, and the explosive hazard associated with these events, the
Captain of the Port has determined that fireworks launches in close
proximity to watercraft pose a significant risk to public safety and
property. The likely combination of large numbers of inexperienced
recreational boaters, congested waterways, darkness punctuated by
bright flashes of light, alcohol use, and debris falling into the water
could easily result in serious injuries or fatalities. Establishing a
safety zone to control vessel movement will ensure the safety of
persons and property at these events and help minimize the associated
risk. In the past, the Captain of the Port has annually done separate
temporary rulemaking for each firework event. This proposed rule merely
consolidates past temporary rulemakings into one rulemaking, includes
other events for the purpose of uniformity, and allows for a more
thoughtful, timely rulemaking process. This rulemaking will create a
permanent rule listing the safety zones for each fireworks launch
platform used for each fireworks display.
Discussion of Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone around all
annual fireworks events in the Captain of the Port Milwaukee area. The
proposed size of these safety zones was determined by using the
National Fire Protection Association standards.
The Coast Guard believes this proposed rule will not pose any
additional problems for commercial vessels transiting the area. In the
unlikely event that shipping is affected by these new regulations,
commercial vessels may request permission from the Captain of the Port
Milwaukee to transit through the safety zone. No commercial shipping
lanes will be impacted as a result of this rulemaking.
The Coast Guard will announce the exact dates and times for these
events by publishing a Notice of Implementation in the Federal Register
as well as in the Ninth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners,
marine information broadcasts, and, for those who request it from
Marine Safety Office Milwaukee, by facsimile (fax).
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 on Regulatory Planning and Review
and therefore 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. It is not
significant under Department of Transportation regulatory policies and
procedures (DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, 1979). If comments are
received to indicate otherwise, the Captain of the Port may reconsider
this determination. The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this
proposed rule to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under
paragraph 10(e) of the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is
unnecessary. This determination is based on the minimal time that
vessels will be restricted from the zone, and all of the zones are in
areas where the Coast Guard expects insignificant adverse impact to
mariners from the zones' activation.
Small Entities
In accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-
612), the Captain of the Port Milwaukee has determined that this rule
will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small
entities. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-
for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and
are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U. S. C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect
the following entities, some of which might be small entities: the
owners or operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in a
portion of an activated safety zone. The safety zone would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
for the following reasons.
The zones would be in effect for only a few hours on the day of the
event on an annual basis. Vessel traffic can safely pass outside of
some of the proposed safety zones during the events. Although the
safety zones for some events would apply to the entire navigation
channel, traffic would be allowed to pass through the safety zone with
the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
Before the effective periods of the zones, the Coast Guard would
issue a Notice of Implementation to be published in the Federal
Register, and in the form of Maritime Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and
upon request in printed or facsimile form, to operators of vessels who
might be in the affected area. If you think that your business,
organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity
and that this rule would have a significant economic impact on it,
please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it
qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically
affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), the Coast Guard wants to
assist small entities in understanding this rule so that they can
better evaluate its effects and participate in the rulemaking process.
If the rule would affect your small business, organization, or
governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its
provisions or options for compliance, please contact Marine Safety
Office Milwaukee (see ADDRESSES.)
Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13132 and
have determined that this rule does not have implications for
federalism under that Order.
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 or more in any
one year. Though this proposed rule would not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental
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Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
The Coast Guard has analyzed this proposed rule under Executive
Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and
Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and
does not concern an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that
may disproportionately affect children.
Environment
The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this
proposed rule and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraph 32(g) of
Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, this proposed rule is categorically
excluded from further environmental documentation. A written
categorical exclusion determination is available in the docket for
inspection or copying where indicated under ADDRESSES.
Indian Tribal Governments
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.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reason discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191, 33 CFR 1.05-1(g),
6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46.
2. Add Sec. 165.909 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.909 Safety Zones; Annual Fireworks Displays in the Captain of
the Port Milwaukee Zone
(a) Safety zones. The following areas are designated safety zones.
All geographic coordinates are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83).
(1) Pridefest Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to 43 deg.01.555'
N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the
point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this
safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second week in June; sunset to
termination of display.
(2) Summerfest Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to 43 deg.01.555'
N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the
point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this
safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Last week in June; sunset to
termination of display.
(3) Summerfest Hole-in-One Shoot/Stunt Shows. (i) Location. All
waters of the Harbor Island Lagoon, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the
point of origin at 43 deg.02.50' N, 087 deg.53.78' W' then west to
43 deg.02.50' N, 087 deg.53.85' W; then following the shoreline of the
Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Harbor Island back to the point of
origin.
(ii) Expected date and time. Last week in June through the first
two weeks in July; 11:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
(4) Festa Italiana Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All
waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer
Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N,
087 deg.53.714' W; then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417'
W; then south to 43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to
43 deg.01.555' N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline
back to the point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is also
included in this safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(5) Germanfest Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; southwest to 43 deg.01.555' N,
087 deg.53.772' W; the north following the shoreline back to the point
of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety
zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Last full weekend in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(6) African World Festival--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to 43 deg.01.555'
N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the
point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this
safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in August; sunset to
termination of display.
(7) Irishfest Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to 43 deg.01.555'
N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the
point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this
safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third week in August; sunset to
termination of display.
(8) Mexican Fiesta Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All
waters
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off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to 43 deg.01.555'
N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the
point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this
safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Last week in August; sunset to
termination of display.
(9) Indian Summer Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All
waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer
Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N,
087 deg.53.714' W; then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417'
W; then south to 43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to
43 deg.01.555' N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline
back to the point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is
encompassed by this safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in September; sunset to
termination of display.
(10) Arabianfest Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee
Harbor from the point of origin at 43 deg.02.209' N, 087 deg.53.714' W;
then southeast to 43 deg.02.117' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then south to
43 deg.01.767' N, 087 deg.53.417' W; then southwest to 43 deg.01.555'
N, 087 deg.53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the
point of origin. The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this
safety zone.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second week in September; sunset to
termination of display.
(11) St. Patrick's Day Fireworks--Manitowoc. (i) Location. All
waters and adjacent shoreline across from the World War II U.S. Cobia
submarine, Manitowoc River encompassed by the arc of a circle with a
70-foot radius with its center in approximate position 44 deg.05.30' N,
087 deg.39.15' W.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third week in March; sunset to
termination of display.
(12) Rockets for Schools--Sheboygan, WI. (i) Location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 1260-foot radius with its
center in the approximate position 43 deg.44.56' N, 087 deg.42.06' W.
This zone will encompass the entrance to Sheboygan Harbor and will
result in its closure while the safety zone is in effect.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second weekend in May; sunset to
termination of display.
(13) City of Sheboygan Fourth of July Fireworks. (i) Location. All
waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc
of a circle with an 840-foot radius with its center in the approximate
position 43 deg.44.48' N, 087 deg.42.14' W . This zone will encompass
the entrance to Sheboygan Harbor and will result in its closure while
the safety zone is in effect.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(14) City of Kenosha Fourth of July Fireworks. (i) Location. All
waters and adjacent shoreline around the South Pier Light area, Lake
Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius
with its center in approximate position 42 deg.35.17' N, 087 deg.48.33'
W. This safety zone will encompass the entrance to Kenosha Harbor and
will result in its closure while the safety zone is in effect.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(15) Firstar Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline south of Juneau Park, outer Milwaukee Harbor
encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 43 deg.02.23' N, 087 deg.53.30'
W.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(16) Marinettefest Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters between the
U.S. 41 Interstate Bridge (mile marker 1.88) and the NEW Hydro Inc. Dam
(mile marker 2.45) on the Menominee River. This safety zone includes
all adjacent shoreline between the bridge and the dam.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(17) Riversplash Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline east of Pere Marquette Park, Milwaukee River
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 210-foot radius of the
fireworks barge in approximate position 43 deg.02.33' N, 087 deg.54.46'
W. This safety zone will temporarily close down the Milwaukee River.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(18) Manitowoc Municipal Fourth of July Fireworks. (i) Primary
location. All waters and adjacent shoreline east of the Manitowoc Yacht
Club, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot
radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 44 deg.06.05' N,
087 deg.38.37' W.
(ii) Alternate location. All waters and the adjacent shoreline
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 420-foot radius of the
fireworks barge with its center in approximate position 44 deg.05.33'
N, 087 deg.39.00' W. If display is moved to secondary site, it will
temporarily close entrance to Manitowoc Harbor.
(iii) Expected Date and Time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(19) Fourthfest of Greater Racine. (i) Primary location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline around the north breakwall, Lake Michigan
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its
center in approximate position 42 deg.44.14' N, 087 deg.46.30' W.
(ii) Alternate location. All waters and adjacent shoreline
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its
center in approximate position 42 deg.44.21' N, 087 deg.46.45' W. (This
point is on the beach north of the northern breakwall).
(iii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(20) Celebrate Amerifest--Green Bay, WI. (i) Location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline between the Green Bay and Western Railroad
Bridge (mile marker 1.03) and the Mason St. Bridge (mile marker 3.52)
on the Fox River. This safety zone will temporarily close the Fox
River. This safety zone does not encompass the water of the East River.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
(21) South Shore Frolics Fireworks--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location.
All waters and adjacent shoreline east of South Shore Park, Milwaukee
Harbor encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 280-foot radius with
its center in approximate position 42 deg.59.43' N, 087 deg.52.54' W.
(ii) Expected date and time. Second week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(22) Kewaunee Annual Trout Festival. (i) Location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its
center in approximate position 44 deg.27.30' N, 087 deg.29.46' W. This
safety zone will temporarily close the entrance to Kewaunee Harbor.
(ii) Expected time and date. Third weekend in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(23) Port Washington Fish Days Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline around the Wisconsin Electric Coal Dock, Lake
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Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius
with its center in approximate position 43 deg.23.07' N, 087 deg.51.55'
W. This safety zone will temporarily close the entrance to Port
Washington Harbor.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third week in July; sunset to
termination of display.
(24) Menominee Waterfront Festival. (i) Location. All waters and
adjacent shoreline off the southeast side of the Menominee Municipal
Marina, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-
foot radius of the fireworks launch platform with its center in
approximate position 45 deg.20.05' N, 087 deg.36.49' W.
(ii) Expected date and time. The Saturday following the first
Thursday in August; sunset to termination of display.
(25) Sturgeon Bay Venetian Night Fireworks. (i) Location. All
waters and adjacent shoreline off the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, Sturgeon
Bay Canal encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 350-foot radius of
the fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position
44 deg.49.33' N, 087 deg.23.27' W. This safety zone will temporarily
close down the Sturgeon Bay Canal.
(ii) Expected date and time. First weekend in August; 10 a.m. to
termination of fireworks display.
(26) Algoma Shanty Days Fireworks. (i) Primary location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its
center in approximate position 44 deg.36.22' N, 087 deg.25.55' W
forming the primary site.
(ii) Alternate location. All waters and adjacent shoreline
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its
center in approximate position 44 deg.36.28' N, 087 deg.25.54' W. If
the display is moved to secondary site, the safety zone will
temporarily close entrance to Algoma Harbor.
(iii) Expected time and date. Second week in August; sunset to
termination of display.
(27) Sister Bay MarinaFest--Sister Bay. (i) Location. All waters
and adjacent shoreline off the town of Sister Bay, Lake Michigan
encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius of the
fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position
45 deg.10.60' N, 087 deg.06.60' W.
(ii) Expected date and time. First week in September; sunset to
termination of display.
(28) Milwaukee River Challenge--Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All
waters and adjacent shoreline between the Humboldt Ave. Bridge (mile
marker 3.22) and E. Chicago St. (mile marker 1.08) on the Milwaukee
River. This safety zone will temporarily close the Milwaukee River for
crew boat races.
(ii) Expected date and time. Third week in September; 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
(29) Sheboygan South High School Homecoming Fireworks. (i)
Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall
area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 420-foot
radius with its center in approximate position 43 deg.44.57' N,
087 deg.42.13' W. This safety zone will temporarily close the entrance
to Sheboygan Harbor.
(ii) Expected date and time. One day in the first two weeks in
October; sunset to termination of display.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR
165.23 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol
personnel. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant,
and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S.
Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means,
the operator shall proceed as directed. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary,
representatives of the event organizer, and local or state officials
may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other
applicable laws.
(3) In cases where shipping is affected, commercial vessels may
request permission from the Captain of the Port Milwaukee to transit
the safety zone. Approval in such cases will be case-by-case. Requests
must be made in advance and approved by the Captain of the Port before
transits will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may be contacted
via U.S. Coast Guard Group Milwaukee on Channel 16, VHF-FM.
(c) Captain of the Port Milwaukee will announce the exact time and
location of the annual events listed in this regulation by Notice of
Implementation, Broadcast Local Notice to Mariners, or any other means
deemed appropriate.
Dated: April 1, 2002.
M.R. DeVries,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Milwaukee.
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