Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events and Safety Zones

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0286]

RIN 1625-AA00; 1625-AA08

Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events and Safety Zones

AGENCY:

Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION:

Direct final rule; request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Coast Guard is amending and updating its special local regulations and safety zones relating to recurring marine parades, regattas, fireworks displays, and other events that take place in the Eighth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This rule informs the public of regularly scheduled marine parades, regattas, fireworks displays, and other annual events. When these special local regulations and safety zones are enforced, marine traffic is restricted in specified areas. The purpose of this rule is to reduce administrative costs involved in producing a separate rule for each individual recurring event and to provide notice of the known recurring events requiring a special local regulation or safety zone throughout the year. This rule will also help to protect event participants and the public from the hazards associated with the listed events.

DATES:

This rule is effective May 30, 2012, unless an adverse comment, or notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, is either submitted to our online docket via

http://www.regulations.gov

on or before April 2, 2012 or reaches the Docket Management Facility by that date. If an adverse comment, or notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, is received by April 2, 2012, we will withdraw this direct final rule and publish a notice of withdrawal in the

Federal Register

ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2011-0286 using any one of the following methods:

(1)

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.

(2)

Fax:

202-493-2251.

(3)

Mail:

Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001.

(4)

Hand delivery:

Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.

To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

section below for instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have questions on this rule, call or email Shelley R. Miller, Eighth Coast Guard District Waterways Management Division, (504) 671-2139 or email,

Shelley.R.Miller@uscg.mil

. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

We encourage participation in this rulemaking by submitting comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted, without change, to

http://www.regulations.gov

and will include any personal information you have provided. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to use the Docket Management Facility. Please see DOT's “Privacy Act” paragraph below.

Submitting Comments

If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking (USCG-2011-0286), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online (via

http://www.regulations.gov

) or by fax, mail or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via

www.regulations.gov

, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.

To submit your comment online, go to

http://www.regulations.gov

, click on the “submit a comment” box, which will then become highlighted in blue. Insert “USCG-2011-0286” in the “Search”

box. Click “Search” then click on “Submit a Comment” in the “Actions” column.

If you submit comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8

1/2

by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change this rule based on your comments.

Viewing Comments and Documents

To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to

http://www.regulations.gov

. Insert “USCG-2011-0286” in the Search box and click “Search.” Click the “Open Docket Folder” in the “Actions” column. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. We have an agreement with the Department of Transportation to use the Docket Management Facility.

Privacy Act

Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act notice regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the

Federal Register

(73 FR 3316).

Public Meeting

We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a request for one to the Docket Management Facility at the address 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

Regulatory Information

We are publishing this direct final rule under 33 CFR 1.05-55 because we do not expect an adverse comment. If no adverse comment or notice of intent to submit an adverse comment is received by April 2, 2012, this rule will become effective as stated in the

DATES

section. In that case, approximately 30 days before the effective date, we will publish a document in the

Federal Register

stating that no adverse comment was received and confirming that this rule will become effective as scheduled. However, if we receive an adverse comment or notice of intent to submit an adverse comment, we will publish a document in the

Federal Register

announcing the withdrawal of all or part of this direct final rule. If an adverse comment applies only to part of this rule (e.g., to an amendment, a paragraph, or a section) and it is possible to remove that part without defeating the purpose of this rule, we may adopt, as final, those parts of this rule on which no adverse comment was received. We will withdraw the part of this rule that was the subject of an adverse comment. If we decide to proceed with a rulemaking following receipt of an adverse comment, we will publish a separate notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and provide a new opportunity for comment.

A comment is considered “adverse” if the comment explains why this rule or a part of this rule would be inappropriate, including a challenge to its underlying premise or approach, or would be ineffective or unacceptable without a change.

Basis and Purpose

The Coast Guard is amending and updating the special local regulations and safety zones under 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 to incorporate the numerous annual marine events held on or around navigable waters within the Eighth Coast Guard District. These events include marine parades, boat races, swim events, fireworks displays, and other marine related events. In the past, a special local regulation or safety zone for each individual event was established separately. Currently, there is a list of events located at 33 CFR part 100, establishing a special local regulation for each annually recurring marine event. That list requires amending and updating to include 136 new events expected to recur annually (and for which temporary rules have typically been enacted each year), remove 44 events that no longer occur, and to properly categorize 83 events requiring either a special local regulation or a safety zone. Issuing individual regulations for each new event, event requiring amendment, or removing or re-categorizing an event creates unnecessary administrative costs and burdens. This rule considerably reduces the administrative overhead and provides the public with notice through publication in the

Federal Register

of the upcoming recurring marine events and their accompanying special local regulations and safety zones.

Amending and updating the established permanent regulations for marine events eliminates the need to issue individual temporary rules for each recurring event. The Coast Guard encourages the public to participate in this rulemaking so that any changes necessary can be identified and implemented in a timely and efficient manner.

Discussion of Rule

33 CFR part 100 contains regulations to provide effective control over regattas and marine parades conducted on U.S. navigable waters to ensure safety of life in the regattas or marine parade area. Section 100.801 regulates events that take place in the Eighth Coast Guard District. This section requires amendment and update to properly reflect the annually recurring marine events requiring special local regulations in the Eighth Coast Guard District. The events listed in Table 1 of Section 100.801 are amended and updated to reflect current events as presented in this rule.

This rule also modifies 33 CFR part 165 which provides for the establishment of safety zones to ensure marine safety during fireworks displays, air shows and other marine events recurring annually and requiring a safety zone. A new table listing the annually recurring safety zones in the Eighth Coast Guard District is added to 33 CFR 165.

Regulatory Analyses

We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Executive Order 12866 or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.

The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a full regulatory evaluation is unnecessary. The marine parades, regattas, fireworks displays, and other events listed in this rule will restrict

vessel traffic transiting certain areas of Eighth Coast Guard District waters at specified times; however the effect of this regulation will not be significant because these events are short in duration and the special local regulation or safety zone restricting and governing vessel movements are also short in duration. Additionally, the public is given advance notification through the

Federal Register

and/or Notices of Enforcement and thus will be able to plan operations around the events in advance.

Small Entities

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have considered whether this rule would have a significant economic 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.

This rule may affect the following entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the regulated area during the marine parades, regattas, fireworks displays, and other events. The special local regulations and safety zones will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. These regulations will be in effect for short periods of times. Before the effective period, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port will issue maritime advisories widely available to waterway users.

Therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Assistance for Small Entities

Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. 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 businesses. 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.

Collection of Information

This rule calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 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.

Taking of Private Property

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

Civil Justice Reform

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

Protection of Children

We have analyzed this 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 create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may disproportionately affect children.

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 rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a “significant energy action” under that order because it is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies.

This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 0023.1 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded that this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule is categorically excluded under section 2.B.2, figure 2-1, paragraphs (34)(g) and (34)(h) of the

Instruction because it involves establishment of safety zones and special local regulations for marine parades, regattas, fireworks displays, and other events. An Environmental analysis and a categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated under

ADDRESSES

List of Subjects

33 CFR Part 100

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

33 CFR Part 165

Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR parts 100 and 165 as follows:

PART 100—REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES

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

Authority:

33 U.S.C. 1233.

2. Amend § 100.801 by revising table 1 to read as follows:

§ 100.801

Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.

Table 1 of § 100.801—Eighth Coast Guard District Table of Annual Marine Events

Table No.

Sector Ohio

Valley

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector Ohio Valley

location

Regulated area

Labor Day weekend

Wheeling Vintage Regatta/Wheeling Vintage Race Boat Association

Ohio River, Wheeling, WV

Ohio River, mile marker 90.4 to 91.5, Wheeling, WV.

The Saturday before Memorial Day weekend

Venture Outdoors Festival/Venture Outdoors

Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, 0.0-1.0 Pittsburgh, PA.

One day during the fourth week in July

Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta/Oakmont Yacht Club

Allegheny River, Oakmont, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 10.8 to 12.5, Oakmont, PA.

One day during the last two weeks in July or first week of August

Pittsburgh Triathlon/Piranha Sports LLC

Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 0.0 to 1.0, Pittsburgh, PA.

The second Sunday in August

Spirit of Morgantown Triathlon/Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau

Monongahela River, Morgantown, WV

Monongahela River, mile marker 101.0 to 102.0, Morgantown, WV.

One day in the first week of October

Head of the Ohio/Three Rivers Rowing Association

Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 0.0 to 3.5, Pittsburgh, PA.

First Weekend in May

Kentucky Lake Sailing Club/Riddle Cup Regatta

Grand Rivers, KY

No Regulated Area, Sailing vessels will not impede navigation.

First weekend in October

Kentucky Lake Sailing Club/100K Distance Race

Grand Rivers, KY

No Regulated Area, Sailing vessels will not impede navigation.

Second Weekend in September

Kentucky Lake Sailing Club/Watkins Cup Regatta

Grand Rivers, KY

No Regulated Area, Sailing vessels will not impede navigation.

Third Weekend In July

Paducah Summer Festival/Cross River Swim

Paducah, KY

The Ohio River From mile marker 934-936 will be closed to all traffic due to the hazardous conditions associated with personnel swimming across the Ohio River at mile marker 935. Estimated time of restriction is 2 hours.

First weekend in June

Kentucky Drag Boat Association/Pisgah Bay Boat Races

Grand Rivers KY

No wake zone in Pisgah Bay, mile marker 30 Tennessee River. Zone is in a bay roughly

1/2

mile from navigation channel. No restrictions placed on navigation.

Second Weekend in July

Kentucky Drag Boat Association/Pisgah Bay Boat Races

Grand Rivers KY

No wake zone in Pisgah Bay, mile marker 30 Tennessee River. Zone is in a bay roughly

1/2

mile from navigation channel. No restrictions placed on navigation.

Last Weekend in July or First Weekend in August

Kentucky Drag Boat Association/Pisgah Bay Boat Races

Grand Rivers KY

No wake zone in Pisgah Bay, mile marker 30 Tennessee River. Zone is in a bay roughly

1/2

mile from navigation channel. No restrictions placed on navigation.

June through October

Common Wealth Yacht Club/CYC Sailing Series

Grand River KY

No Regulated Area, Sailing vessels will not impede navigation.

Last Weekend in September

Common Wealth Yacht Club/Commonwealth Cup Regatta

Grand Rivers, KY

No Regulated Area, Sailing vessels will not impede navigation.

1 day—The last week of April or the first week of May

Great Steam Boat Race/Kentucky Derby Festival

Louisville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 597.0 to 604.3.

3 days Last weekend in June

Thunder on the Ohio/Evansville Freedom Festival

Evansville, IN

Bank to Bank Ohio River mile marker 792.0 to 93.0.

3 days—July 2-4

Madison Regatta/Madison Regatta Inc

Madison, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River mile marker 555.0 to 560.0.

1 day—The 3rd weekend in July

Cardinal Harbour Triathlon

Finchville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River at mile marker 589.0.

1 day—The 1st weekend of August

Ducks On the Ohio/Evansville Goodwill Industries

Evansville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River at mile marker 752.0.

1 day—The last weekend of August

World Triathlon Corporation

Louisville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 601.5 to 604.5.

Second Saturday in April

Marietta Invitational Rowing Regatta

West Marietta, Muskingum River

Muskingum River mile marker 1.5 to .5.1.5 miles upriver from the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers on the Muskingum River to 1 mile downriver on the Muskingum River.

Third or Fourth Saturday in April

West Virginia Governor's Cup

Charleston, WV, Kanawha River

Kanawha River mile marker 59.4 to 61.9, downstream of Daniel Boone Boat Ramp to

1/2

mile downriver past the University of Charleston.

Second weekend in July

Marietta Riverfront Roar

Marietta, OH Ohio River

Ohio River mile marker 172.6 to 171.6.

First weekend in August

Summerfest

Guyandotte, WV. Ohio River

Ohio River mile marker 305.5 to 304.2,

1/2

mile up and down river from the Proctorville Bridge, which crosses from Guyandotte, WV to Proctorville, OH.

Third Weekend in August

Toyota Governor's Cup

Charleston, WV. Kanawha River

Kanawha River mile marker 56.7 to 57.6. From the I-64 bridge which is right below the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers to 1 mile down river.

Second or Third weekend in September

Ohio Sternwheel Festival

Parkersburg, WV Ohio River

Restricted area for the sternwheel race reenactment extending from mile marker 172.4 to 170.3.2 on the Ohio River. Safety zone for the fireworks display, extending from mile marker 171.5 to 172.5 (about

1/2

mile up and down river from the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers). (See 33 CFR 165).

First weekend in October

Star USA Capital City Challenge

Charleston, WV Kanawha River

Kanawha River mile marker 62.2 to 57.2,

1/2

mile upriver from the Daniel Boone Boat Launch downriver

1/2

mile past the confluence of the Elk and Ohio Rivers.

Last weekend in September

Waterworks half marathon and sprint races rowing regatta

Charleston, WV Kanawha River

Kanawha River mile marker 171.7 to 172.7. A regulated area will exist around the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers—approximately

1/2

mile each way.

The 2nd weekend in September

Clarksville Riverfest/City of Clarksville

Clarksville, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 125.0 to 126.0.

The 3rd weekend in June.

The Great Kiwanis Duck Race/Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 463.0 to 464.0.

1st weekend in May

Rev3 Triathlon Series/Rev3

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 646.0 to 649.0.

2nd weekend in June

Chattanooga River Rats Open Water Swim/Chattanooga Parks and Recreation

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 464.0 to 469.0.

2nd weekend in July

Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon/

Team Magic

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 463.0 to 465.0.

4th weekend in July

Music City Triathlon/Team Magic

Nashville, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 190.0 to 192.0.

3rd weekend in August

Pro Wakeboard Tour/World Sports and Marketing

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 647.0 to 648.0.

2nd weekend in August

Dragon Boat and River Festival/Cumberland River Compact

Nashville, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 190.0 to 192.0.

3rd weekend in September

Great Nashville Duck Race/Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 190.0 to 192.0.

1st weekend in October

Chattanooga Head Race/Lookout Rowing Club

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 464.0 to 467.0.

1st weekend in November

Head of the Hooch Rowing Regatta/Lookout Rowing Club

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 463.0 to 469.0.

The last weekend in August

A Roar of Thunder/Aurora Riverfront Beautification Committee

Ohio River, Aurora, IN

Ohio River mile marker 496.0 to 499.0, Aurora, IN.

The last Saturday in June

Ohio River Way Paddlefest/Ohio River Way Inc

Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Ohio River mile marker 459.5 to 471.5, Cincinnati, OH.

The fourth Saturday in July

Great Ohio River Swim/Ohio River Way Inc

Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Ohio River mile marker 469.7 to 470.3, Cincinnati, OH.

The fourth Sunday of July

Cincinnati Triathlon/Tucson Racing

Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Ohio River mile marker 469.3 to 470.3, Cincinnati, OH.

Third Saturday in October

Head of the Kanawha Rowing Regatta

Kanawha River

From mile marker 62.4, half mile up river from the Daniel Boone public boat ramp down to mile marker 57.4, half mile downriver from the confluence of the Elk River and the Kanawha River.

Sector Upper

Mississippi River

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector

Upper Mississippi River location

Regulated area

1 day—Third Saturday in May

Clear Lake Chapter of the ACBS/That was then, This is Now Boat Show & Exhibition

Quad Cities, IL

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 454.0 to 456.0 (Iowa).

1 day—Third Saturday in March

Lake West Chamber of Commerce/St. Patrick's Water Parade

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 5.0 to 10.0 (Missouri).

1 day—Third Saturday in July

Marine Max/Aqua Plooza

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks Mile marker 18.7 to 19.3 (Missouri).

2 day—Third Weekend in July

Champboat Series LLC/Aquatennial Power Boat Grand Prix

Minneapolis, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 854.8 to 855.8 (Minnesota).

2 day—Third weekend in June

Lake City Chamber of Commerce/Water Ski Days

Lake City, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 772.4 to 772.8 (Minnesota).

2 days—First week of August

River City Days Association/River City Days

Red Wing, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 791.4 to 791.8 (Minnesota).

2 days—Second weekend of September

St. Louis Drag Boat Association/New Athens Drag Boat Race

New Athens, IL

Kaskaskia River mile marker 28.0 to 29.0 (Illinois).

2 day—Third weekend in July

Havana Chamber of Commerce/Havana Boat Races

Havana, IL

Illinois River mile marker 120.3 to 119.7 (Illinois).

3 days—Third weekend in August

K.C. Aviation Expo & Air Show/K.C. Aviation Expo & Air Show

Kansas City, MO

Missouri River mile marker 366.3 to 369.8 (Missouri).

3 days a week from May 4th-September 30th

Twin City River Rats Organization/Twin City River Rats

Twin Cities, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 855.4 to 855.8 (Minnesota).

Sector Houston-Galveston

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector Houston-

Galveston location

Regulated area

A Saturday evening within the Mardi Gras Season (February or March)

Yachty Gras

Clear Lake, TX

Clear Creek Channel from approximate position Latitude 29°33′16.8″ N, Longitude 095°03′39.6″ W in Clear Lake thence east/northeast in the Clear Creek Channel to approximate position Latitude 29°32′58.8″ N, Longitude 095°00′30.6″ W in Galveston Bay. (NAD 83).

A Saturday morning in April

Memorial Hermann Gateway to the Bay Triathlon

Galveston Bay, TX

Galveston Bay within an area beginning at Latitude 29°32′38.02″ N, Longitude 095°00′58.30″ W thence east to Latitude 29°32′46.73”N, Longitude 094°59′50.36″ W, thence south to Latitude 29°32′36.98″ N, Longitude 094°59′50.32″ W, thence west to 29°32′30.86″ N, Longitude 095°00′56.91″ W thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning. (NAD 83).

The 1st Sunday afternoon in May

Blessing of the Fleet

Clear Lake, TX

3 days during the 1st weekend in May (including partial weekends)

RiverFest Power Boat Races/Port Neches Chamber of Commerce.

Neches River, Port Neches, TX

Adjacent to Port Neches Park—all waters of the Neches River shoreline to shoreline south of 30°00′08″ N and west of 093°56′00″ W (NAD 83).

2nd or 3rd weekend in September

SPORT Power Boat Races/City of Orange, TX Convention/Visitors Bureau

Sabine River, Orange, TX

Adjacent to the Orange, TX public boat ramp—all waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, south of 30°05′33″ N and north of 30°05′45″ N (NAD 83).

The 2nd Saturday night in December

Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake

Clear Lake, TX

Sector Corpus Christi

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector Corpus Christi location

Regulated area

2nd, 3rd or 4th Wednesday thru Sunday in April

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/World Kite-boarding Championship

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters contained within 1-mile of McGee Beach where participants will race through course markers.

2nd, 3rd or 4th Thursday thru Saturday in April

M.M.D. Communications Corporation/Texas International Boat Show

Corpus Christi Marina/Corpus Christi, TX

All waters inside the Corpus Christi Marina Breakwater, Corpus Christi, TX.

2nd, 3rd or 4th Thursday thru Saturday in April OR 1st or 2nd Thursday thru Saturday in May

American Power Boat Association/Power Boat Races

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters of the Corpus Christi Marina contained between the People's Street T-Head on the west, the primary breakwater on the east, the southern boundary running from the southernmost tip of the People's Street T-Head (approx 27-47-43.4N 097-23-16W) along a line running due east to the breakwater (approx 27-47-43.8N 097-23-5.2W), and the northern boundary line running from the northern most tip of the secondary breakwater (approx 27-47-57N 097-23-21.7W) and the end of the primary breakwater (approx 27-47-59.1N 097-23-9.5W).

3rd or 4th Friday-Sunday in April

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Port Aransas Ladies Regatta

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

2nd, 3rd or 4th Thursday-Sunday in May

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Melges 24′ Championship Regatta

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in June

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Changes in L'Attitude Regatta

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday in August

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Navy Regatta

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

3rd or 4th Wednesday thru Saturday in August

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Corpus Christi Race Week

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

3rd or 4th Friday and Saturday in September

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Bill Best Regatta

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

1st Saturday in December

City of Corpus Christi/Harbor Lights Boat Parade

Corpus Christi Marina/Corpus Christi, TX

All waters inside the Corpus Christi Marina Breakwater, Corpus Christi, TX.

1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in December

Aransas Pass Yacht Club/Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Conn Brown Harbor/Aransas Pass, TX

All waters contained within Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, TX.

1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in December

Padre Island Yacht Club/La Posada Lighted Boat Parade

Canals along the North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, TX

All waters along the parade route contained within the North Padre Island canals in Corpus Christi, TX.

1st or 2nd Friday thru Sunday in December

Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Frost Bite Regatta

Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina.

Sector New

Orleans

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector New Orleans location

Regulated area

The Monday before Mardi Gras

Riverwalk Marketplace, Lundi Gras Boat Parade

Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA

Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes, from mile marker 93 to 96, extending the entire width of the river in the vicinity of the Riverwalk, New Orleans, LA.

One day during the last weekend of April

Family Fun Festival Pirogue Race/Bayou Civic Club

Larose, LA

In Bayou Lafourche, race begins at LA HWY 657 (Lat: 29°34′17.29″ N; Long: 090°22′58.60″ W) and ends at the Larose Locks (Lat: 29°34′06.20″ N; Long: 090°22′26.50″ W) Part of Bayou Lafourche will be closed for 30 minutes to vessel traffic for race to occur.

The 3rd Sunday in April

Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet/St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Chauvin, LA

Starts at Bayou Petit Caillou (Lat: 29°27′43.84″ N; Long: 090°35′19.50″ W) and continues to Lake Boudreaux/Boudreaux Canal (Lat: 29°23′30.83″ N; Long: 090°38′13.64″ W).

The 1st weekend after Easter

Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade/Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Golden Meadow, LA

Starts on Bayou Lafourche at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church (Lat: 29°23′47.25″ N; Long: 090°16′17.72″ W) to the Parish Limits (Lat: 29°25′09.96″ N; Long: 090°17′12.26″ W) to the end of Golden Meadow Business District (Lat: 29°22′16.86″ N; Long: 090°15′32.46″ W) and returning to starting point.

The 2nd Sunday after Easter

Grand Caillou Boat Blessing/Holy Family Church

Dulac, LA

Bayou Grand Caillou, Starts 29°25′30.98″ N, 090°41′59.91″ W; to 29°14′42.13″ N, 090°44′03.57″ W; to 29°22′15.44″ N, 090°43′53.84″ W; and returning to starting point.

Month of July

Deep South Racing Association/Battle at the Butte

Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose, LA

Atchafalaya River, Butte La Rose, LA.

Month of July or August

Battle of the Basin Boat Races, Morgan City, LA

Morgan City, LA

Morgan City Port Allen Route at mile marker 4.5, Morgan City, LA.

1st weekend of September

LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Fleet Blessing, LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Association

Morgan City, LA

Atchafalaya River at mile marker 118.5, Morgan City, LA.

Sector Lower

Mississippi River

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector Lower

Mississippi River

location

Regulated area

The 1st or 2nd Saturday in May

Memphis in May Canoe & Kayak Race/Outdoor Inc

Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 735.5 to 738.5, Memphis, TN.

Second Saturday in October

Phatwater Kayak Challenge/Phatwater Kayak Challenge Inc

Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 363.0 to 405.0, Natchez, MS.

1st of January

Ski Freeze/The Dream Factory of Memphis

Wolf River Chute, Memphis, TN

Regulated Area: Wolf River Chute, mile marker 1.0 to 3.0, Memphis, TN.

3rd Saturday in April

BluzCruz Kayak Marathon/BluzCruz Race Committee

Lower Mississippi River, Vicksburg, MS

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 457.4 to 437.4, Vicksburg, MS.

3rd Saturday in April

Maria Montessori Regatta/Maria Montessori School

Wolf River Chute, Memphis, TN

Regulated Area: Wolf River Chute, mile marker 1.0 to 3.0, Memphis, TN.

Sector

Mobile

Date

Event/sponsor

Sector Mobile location

Regulated area

1 Day; Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day)

Mardi Gras Boat Parade/Gulf Shores Homeport Marina

Intracoastal Waterway, Orange Beach, AL to Gulf Shores, AL

Intracoastal Waterway mile marker 155.0 to -159.0 (EHL), Starts at the Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL and heads west to Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, AL.

1 Day; 1st weekend following Fat Tuesday

Mobile Air Sea Rescue-Boat Show/Gulf Coast Shows

Mobile River, Mobile, AL

Mobile River, half a mile down river and half a mile upriver from the Mobile Convention Center.

1 Day; 1st or 2nd Saturday in Mach

Battle on the Bayou/South Coast Paddling Company

Old Fort Bayou, Ocean Springs, MS

Old Fort Bayou, from Gulf Hills Hotel to the Shed Barbeque.

1 Day; Mid March to Mid April

Rowing Competition/University of South Alabama

Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa, AL

Black Warrior River between river mile marker 339.0 to 341.5.

2 Days; 3rd weekend in March

Chattahoochee Challenge/City of Chattahoochee

Apalachicola River, Chattahoochee, GA

Apalachicola River between mile marker 104.6 and 106.0.

1 Day; Last Saturday in March

Blessing of the Fleet/Panama City Marina

Saint Andrew Bay, Panama City, FL

Saint Andrew Bay, all waters extending 100 yards out from the Panama City Marina seawall.

1 Day; 2nd or 3rd weekend in April

USAT Triathlon/Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission

Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa, AL

Black Warrior River mile marker 338.5 to 339.5.

2 Days; Between the 1st week in April to the last week in May

Smokin the Sound/Smokin the Sound

Biloxi Ship Channel, Biloxi, MS

Biloxi Ship Channel, Channel Marker 2 thru 35.

2 Days; Between the 1st week in April to the last week in May

Smokin the Lake/Smokin the Sound

Lake Gulfport, Gulfport, MS

Lake Gulfport, Bounded by the following coordinates: Eastern boundary; Latitude 30°25′36″ N, Longitude 089°03′8″ W to Latitude 30°25′26″ N, Longitude 089°03′8″ W. Western boundary; Latitude 30°25′32″ N, Longitude 089°03′59″ W, to Latitude 30°25′26″ N, Longitude 089°03′59″ W.

1 Day; Next to last or last weekend in April

Dauphin Island Race/Fairhope, Lake Forest, Mobile, and Buccaneer Yacht Clubs

Mobile Bay, Mobile, AL

Mobile Bay Mobile Ship Channel, Channel Markers 37 & 38 thru Channel Markers 49 & 50.

1 Day; 1st or 2nd Sunday in May

Blessing of the Fleet/St. Margaret's Catholic Church

Bayou La Batre, Bayou La Batre, AL

All of Bayou La Batre.

2 Days; 1st weekend in June

Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival/Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Santa Rosa Sound, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Sound, including all waters between an eastern boundary represented by positions 30°24′22.5″ N, 086°35′14″ W; 30°23′51.4″ N, 086°35′14″ W, and a western boundary represented by positions 30°24′13.5″ N, 086°37′11″ W; 30°23′58.5″ N, 086°37′11″ W.

100

1 Day; 1st Sunday in June

Blessing of the Fleet/St. Michael's Catholic Church

Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS

All of Biloxi Channel.

101

4 Days; In October

Thunder on the Gulf/Gulf Coast Power Boat Association

Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach, FL

Gulf of Mexico for the waters off Orange Beach, AL, enclosed by a box starting at a point on the shore at approximately 30°15′39″ N, 087°36′42″ W, then south to 30°14′54″ N, 087°36′42″ W, then east, roughly parallel to the shore line to 30°15′22″ N, 087°33′31″ W, then north to a point on the shore at approximately 30°16′13″ N, 087°33′31″ W.

102

1 Day; Saturday following Thanksgiving

Boat Parade of Lights/City of Panama City & St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership

St. Andrew Bay, Panama City, FL

St Andrew Bay, Starts at St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club and ends at St Andrews Bay Marina.

103

1 Day; 1st Saturday in December

Christmas on the River/Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce

Tombigbee River, Demopolis, AL

Tombigbee River, from Mile 215.5 to Mile 217.0.

104

1 Day; 1st Saturday in December

Christmas by the River/Moss Point Active Citizens

Beardslee Lake & Robertson Lake, Moss Point, MS

East Beardslee Lake near Hwy 613 bridge to West Robertson Lake parallel to Hwy 613, south to the Jackson County Ski Area.

105

1 Day; 1st Saturday in December

Christmas on the Water/Christmas on the Water Committee

Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS

Biloxi Channel from Channel Marker 4 to Channel Marker 30.

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

3. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

Authority:

33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

4. Add § 165.801 to read as follows:

§ 165.801

Annual Fireworks Displays and other events in the Eighth Coast Guard District requiring safety zones.

The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the annual fireworks displays and other events requiring safety zones listed in the table to § 165.801.

(a) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

(b) Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

(c) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or designated representative.

Designated representatives include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.

(d)

Informational Broadcasts:

The Captain of the Port or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the safety zone as well as any changes in the planned schedule.

Table 1 of § 165.801—Eighth Coast Guard District Table of Annual Safety Zones

Table No.

Sector

Ohio

Valley

Date

Sponsor/name

Sector Ohio Valley location

Safety zone

July 4th

Harrah's 4th of July Celebration

Ohio River, Metropolis, Il

Ohio River mile marker 944.0 to 945.0 Metropolis, Il.

July 4th

Paducah Parks Department

Ohio River, Paducah, Ky

Ohio River, mile marker 934.0 to 936.0.

Third weekend in July

Paducah Summer Festival

Ohio River, Paducah, Ky

Ohio River, mile marker 934.0 to 936.0.

Every Saturday from April through September

Pittsburgh Pirates/Pittsburgh Pirates Fireworks

Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 0.4 to 0.7 Pittsburgh, PA.

July 4th

Wellsburg 4th of July Committee/Wellsburg 4th July

Ohio River, Wellsburg, WV

Ohio River, mile marker 73.5 to 74.5 Wellsburg, WV.

One day during the fourth week in July

Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival/Upper Ohio Valley Italian Festival Fireworks Display

Ohio River, Wheeling, WV

Ohio River, mile marker 90.0 to 90.6 Wheeling, WV.

One day during the first week of August

Sharpsburg Borough/ Guyasuta Days

Allegheny River, Sharpsburg Borough, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 5.5 to 6.0 Pittsburgh, PA.

One day during the fourth week of August

Pittsburgh Foundation/Bob O'Connor Cookie Cruise

Ohio River, Pittsburgh, PA

Ohio River, mile marker 0.0 to 0.1 Pittsburgh, PA.

The third Friday in November

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership/Light Up Night

Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 0.4 to 1.0 Pittsburgh, PA.

December 31

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust/Pittsburgh First Night

Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny River, mile marker 0.6 to 0.8 Pittsburgh, PA.

2 days—3rd Friday and Saturday in April

Kentucky Derby Festival/Thunder over Louisville

Ohio River, Louisville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 598.0 to 604.0.

The 3rd weekend in April

Henderson Tri-Fest/Henderson Breakfast Lions Club

Henderson, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 803.5 to 804.5.

1 day—July 4th

Downtown Henderson Project/ Independence bank 4th of July Celebration

Ohio River, Mile 803.5-804.5 Henderson, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 803.5 to 804.5.

1 day—July 4th

Louisville Waterfront Development Corp./Waterfront Independence Festival

Ohio River, Louisville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 603.0 to 604.0.

1 day—July 3rd

Louisville Bats Baseball Club/Louisville Bats Fireworks

Louisville, KY Ohio River Mile 603.0-604.0

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 603.0 to 604.0.

1 day—July 4th

Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville/ Evansville Festival

Ohio River, M 792.0-793.5 Evansville, KY

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 792.0 to 793.5.

1 day—July 4th

Owensboro Parks and Recreation/ Celebration of the American Spirit

Owensboro, KY Mile 756.75

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River, mile marker 755.0 to 757.0.

1 day—July 4th

City of New Albany/Riverfront Independence Festival

New Albany, KY Ohio River 608.0

Bank to Bank of the Ohio River mile, marker 607.0 to 609.0.

First Friday in June

WV Special Olympics

Kanawha River, Charleston, WV

Kanawha River, mile marker 57.9 to 58.9. A mile down from the Kanawha City bridge to the confluence of the Elk and Ohio Rivers.

First Sunday in June

WV Symphony Fireworks

Kanawha River, Charleston, WV

Kanawha River, mile marker 59.5 to 60.5. Half a mile downriver and upriver from Charleston University.

Last Saturday in June

St. Albans

Kanawha River, St. Albans, WV

Kanawha River, mile marker 46.0 to 47.0. From the 3rd St. Bridge to a mile up river from the 3rd St. Bridge.

July 4th

City of Charleston/City of Charleston Independence Day Celebration

Kanawha River, Charleston, WV

Kanawha River, mile marker 57.5 to 59.0, Charleston, WV. Quarter mile up river from the confluence with the Elk River to one mile up river near the Old C&P Boat Ramp.

July 4th

Summer Motion Inc./Summer Motion

Ohio River, Ashland, KY

Ohio River, mile marker 322.1 to 323.1, Ashland, KY. Approximately

8/10

of a mile up river from the Ashland Bridge to approximately a quarter mile down river from the Ashland bridge.

July 4th

Big Sandy Superstore Arena/Dawg Dazzle Fireworks Spectacular

Ohio River, Huntington, WV

Ohio River, mile marker 307.8 to 308.8. One-half mile up and down river from the Harris Riverfront Park.

July 4th

Civic Forum

Ohio River, Portsmouth, OH

Ohio River, mile marker 355.5 to 356.5 Portsmouth, OH. From the confluence of the Scioto and Ohio Rivers, one mile upriver to the U.S. Highway Grant Bridge.

July 4th

Point Pleasant

Ohio River, Pt. Pleasant, WV

Ohio River, mile marker 266.2 to 265.2 and Kanawha River mile marker .5 to the confluence with the Ohio River. Safety zone starts down river from the Silver Memorial Bridge and runs a mile up river.

Third Saturday in August

Parkersburg Homecoming Festival

Ohio River, Parkersburg, WV

Ohio River, mile marker 184.0 to 185.0. One-half mile up and down river from the confluence of the Little Kanawha and the Ohio River.

First Sunday in September

Portsmouth Riverdays

Ohio River, Portsmouth, OH

Ohio River, mile marker 355.5 to 356.5 Portsmouth, OH. From the confluence of the Scioto and Ohio Rivers, one mile upriver to the U.S. Highway Grant Bridge.

Second Saturday in October

Rod Run Doo Wop

Kanawha River, Charleston, WV

Kanawha River, mile marker 57.5 to 59.0. Downstream from the I-64 Bridge in Charleston, WV to one mile upriver.

July 4th

Spirit of Freedom Fireworks Urban Broadcasting

Florence, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 255.0 to 257.0.

The Saturday before July 4th, or on July 4th if that day is a Saturday

Lighting Up the Cumberland Fireworks/Town of Cumberland City

Cumberland City, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 103.0 to 105.0.

July 4th

Lake Guntersville 4th of July Celebration/Lake Guntersville, AL Chamber of Commerce

Guntersville, AL

Tennessee River mile marker 356.0 to 358.0.

July 4th

Clarksville Independence Day Fireworks/City of Clarksville

Clarksville, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 125.0 to 127.0.

July 4th

Knoxville July 4th Fireworks City of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 647.0 to 648.0.

July 4th

Music City July 4th Nashville CVB

Nashville, TN

Cumberland River mile marker 190.0 to 192.0.

1st weekend in September, usually aligns with University of Tennessee's 1st home football game

Boomsday Festival Knoxville Tourism

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 646.0 to 649.0.

Last weekend in November

Grand Illumination Chattanooga Presents

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 463.0 to 469.0.

July 4th

Grand Harbor Marine July 4th Celebration Grand Harbor Marina

Counce, TN

Tennessee River mile marker 214.0 to 216.0 at the mouth of Yellow Creek.

The Sunday before Labor Day

WEBN/WEBN—Riverfest Fireworks

Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Ohio River mile marker 464.0 to 476.0, Cincinnati, OH.

April through August (Needs Notice of Implementation via Local Notice to Mariners)

Cincinnati Reds/Cincinnati Reds Season Fireworks

Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Ohio River mile marker 470.2 to 470.6, Cincinnati, OH.

The second Saturday in July

City of Bellevue, KY/City of Bellevue Beach Park Concert Fireworks

Ohio River, Bellevue, KY

Ohio River mile marker 469.2 to 470.2, Bellevue, KY.

May through September (Needs Notice of Implementation via Local Notice to Mariners)

Riverbend Music Center/Riverbend Concerts Series

Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Ohio River mile marker 461.1 to 461.4, Cincinnati, OH.

Second or Third weekend in September

Ohio Sternwheel Festival

Parkersburg, WV Ohio River

Safety zone for the fireworks display, extending from mile marker 171.5 to 172.5 (about a

1/2

a mile up and down river from the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers). Also a restricted area for the stern-wheel race reenactment extending from mile marker 172.4 to 170.3.2 on the Ohio River. (See 33 CFR 100).

Sector Upper

Mississippi River

Date

Sponsor/name

Sector Upper

Mississippi River location

Safety zone

1 day—4th weekend of July

Marketing Minneapolis LLC/Target Aquatennial Fireworks

Minneapolis, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 853.2 to 854.2 (Minnesota).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Radio Dubuque/Radio Dubuque Fireworks and Airs Show

Dubuque, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 581.0 to 583.0 (Iowa).

2 days—2nd weekend of July

City of Champlin/Father Hennepin Fireworks Display

Champlin, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 870.5 to 872.0 (Minnesota).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Downtown Main Street/Mississippi Alumination

Red Wing, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 790.8 to 791.2 (Minnesota).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Tan-Tar-A Resort/Tan-Tar-A 4th of July Fireworks

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 025.8 to 026.2 (Missouri).

1 day—1st weekend of September

Tan-Tar-A Resort/Tan-Tar-A Fireworks

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 025.8 to 026.2 (Missouri).

1 day—Last Sunday in May

Tan-Tar-A Resort/Tan-Tar-A Memorial Day Fireworks

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 025.8 to 026.2 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Lake City Chamber of Commerce/Lake City 4th of July Fireworks

Lake City, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 772.4 to 772.8 (Minnesota).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce/Muscatine 4th of July

Muscatine, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 455.0 to 456.0 (Iowa).

1 day—Last weekend in June/First weekend in July

Friends of the River Kansas City/KC Riverfest

Kansas City, KS

Missouri River mile marker 364.8 to 365.2 (Kansas).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Louisiana Chamber of Commerce/Louisiana July 4th Fireworks

Louisiana, MO

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 282.0 to 283.0 (Missouri).

1 day—2nd weekend in July

Guttenderg Development and Tourism/Stars and Stripes River Day

Guttenderg, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 614.8 to 615.2 (Iowa).

4 days—1st or 2nd week of July

Riverfest, Inc./La Crosse Riverfest

La Crosse, WI

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 697.5 to 698.5 (Wisconsin).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Hannibal Jaycees/National Tom Sawyer Days

Hannibal, MO

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 308.0 to 309.0 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Fort Madison Partner/Fort Madison Fourth of July Fireworks

Fort Madison, WI

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 383.0 to 384.0 (Wisconsin).

5 days—Last week in June/First week in July

Taste of Minnesota/Taste of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 839.8 to 840.2 (Minnesota).

1 day—4th of July weekend

John E. Curran/John E. Curran Fireworks

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 008.8 to 009.2 (Missouri).

1 day—2nd weekend in July

Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce/Prairie du Chien Area Chamber Fireworks

Prairie du Chien, WI

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 633.8 to 634.2 (Wisconsin).

1 day—4th of July weekend

JMP Radio/Red White and Boom Peoria

Peoria, IL

Illinois River mile marker 162.5 to 162.1 (Illinois).

1 day—Last weekend in June/First weekend in July

Hudson Boosters/Hudson Booster Days

Hudson, WI

St. Croix River mile marker 016.8 to 017.2 (Wisconsin).

2 days—4th of July weekend

City of St. Charles/St. Charles Riverfest

St. Charles, MO

Missouri River mile marker 028.2 to 028.8 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board/Red, White, and Boom Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 853.5 to 854.5 (Minnesota).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Davenport One Chamber/Red White and Boom

Davenport, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 482.0 to 482.7 (Iowa).

2 days—3rd weekend of July

Amelia Earhart Festival Committee/Amelia Earhart Festival

Kansas City, KS

Missouri River mile marker 422.0 to 424.5 (Kansas).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Chillicothe Police Department/Chillicothe 4th of July

Chillicothe, IL

Illinois River mile marker 179.1 to 180.0 (Illinois).

2 days—2nd weekend in July

Clinton Riverboat Days/Clinton Riverboat Days

Clinton, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 518.0 to 519.0 (Iowa).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Harrah's Casino and Hotel/Harrah's Fireworks Extravaganza

Omaha, NE

Missouri River mile marker 615.0 to 615.6 (Nebraska).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Alton Exposition Commission/Mississippi Fireworks Festival

Alton, IL

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 202.5 to 203.0 (Illinois).

1 day—3rd Sunday in June

Burlington Steamboat Days/Burlington Steamboat Days

Burlington, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 403.5 to 404.5 (Iowa).

1 day—Last Sunday in May

Lodge of the Four Seasons/Lodge of the Four Seasons Memorial Day Fireworks

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 013.8 to 014.2 (Missouri).

1 day—First weekend of September

Lodge of the Four Seasons/Labor Day Fireworks

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 013.8 to 014.2 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Lodge of the Four Seasons/Lodge of the Four Seasons 4th of July

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 013.8 to 014.2 (Missouri).

2 days—3rd weekend in July

Hasting Riverboat Days/Rivertown Days

Hasting, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 813.7 to 815.2 (Minnesota).

1 day—3rd Sunday in June

Winona Steamboat Days/Winona Steamboat Days Fireworks

Winona, MN

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 725.4 to 725.7 (Minnesota).

2 days—4th of July weekend

Fair of St. Louis/Fair St. Louis

St. Louis, MO

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 179.2 to 180.0 (Missouri).

Friday and Saturday, every weekend from the 2nd weekend of July until the 2nd weekend in August

Fair of St. Louis/Live on the Levee

St. Louis, MO

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 179.2 to 180.0 (Missouri).

1 day—Last weekend in June/First weekend in July

Bellevue Heritage Days/Bellevue Heritage Days

Bellevue, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 556.0 to 556.5 (Iowa).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Main Street Parkway Association/Parkville 4th of July Fireworks

Parkville, MO

Missouri River mile marker 378.0 to 377.5 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Hermann Chamber of Commerce/Hermann 4th of July

Hermann, MO

Missouri River mile marker 099.0 to 098.0 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Grafton Chamber of Commerce/Grafton Chamber 4th of July Fireworks

Grafton, IL

Illinois River mile marker 001.5 to 000.5 (Illinois).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Salute to America Foundation, Inc./Salute to America

Jefferson City, MO

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 143.5 to 143.0 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

McGregor/Marquette Chamber Commerce/Independence Day Celebration

McGregor, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 635.7 to 634.2 (Missouri).

2 days—2nd weekend in August

Tug Committee/Great River Tug

Port Byron, IL

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 497.2 to 497.6 (Illinois).

1 day—4th of July weekend

City of Stillwater/St. Croix Events/Stillwater 4th of July

Stillwater, MN

St. Croix River mile marker 022.9 to 023.5 (Minnesota).

2 days—3rd weekend of September

Riverside Riverfest Committee/Riverfest

Riverside, MO

Missouri River mile marker 372.2 to 371.8 (Missouri).

4 days—3rd week of July

St. Croix Events/Lumberjack Days

Stillwater, MN

St. Croix River mile marker 022.9 to 023.5 (Minnesota).

1 day—3rd week in July

Rivercade Association/Sioux City Rivercade

North Sioux City, SD

Missouri River mile marker 732.2 to 732.6 (Iowa).

2 days—3rd weekend in August

Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, Inc./Lake of the Ozarks Shootout

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 034.5 to 032.5 (Missouri).

1 day—1st weekend of September

Camden on the Lakes Labor Day Fireworks/Camden on the Lake

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 007.1 to 006.9 (Missouri).

2 days—1st weekend of September

City of Keithsburg/Keithsburg Fireworks Display

Keithsburg, IL

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 427.5 to 427.3 (Missouri).

1 day—1st weekend of August

New Piasa Chautauqua/New Piasa Chautauqua

Elsah, IL

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 215.6 to 216.0 (Illinois).

1 day—last weekend in May

Horny Toad, Inc./Horny Toad Fireworks Display

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake of the Ozarks mile marker 006.8 to 007.2 (Missouri).

1 day—4th of July weekend

Omaha Royals/Omaha World Herald Fireworks

Omaha, NE

Missouri River mile marker 612.1 to 613.9 (Nebraska).

1 day—Last weekend in July

Great River Days, Inc./Great River Days

Muscatine, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 455.0 to 456.0 (Iowa).

1 day—4th of July weekend

City of East Moline/City of East Moline Fireworks

East Moline, IA

Upper Mississippi River mile marker 490.2 to 489.8 (Iowa).

Sector

Houston-

Galveston

Date

Sponsor/Name

Sector

Houston-Galveston location

Safety zone

100

1st Saturday (Rain date is 1st Sunday) in May

RIVERFEST Fireworks Display/Port Neches Chamber of Commerce, Port Neches, TX

Neches River, Port Neches, TX

All waters within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 29°59′51″ N 093°57′06″ W (NAD 83).

101

2nd Saturday in May

Contraband Days Fireworks Display/Contraband Days Festivities, Inc

Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA

All waters within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 30°13′39″ N, 093°13′42″ W, Lake Charles, LA (NAD 83).

102

July 4th night and every Friday night in June and July

Kemah Board Walk Summer Season Fireworks Display, Kemah, TX

Clear Lake, TX

Clear Creek Channel, including the area within an 840-foot radius of the fireworks barge on the south side of the channel, 100 ft off of Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston, TX and an Rectangle extending 500 feet east, 500 feet west; 1000 feet north, and 1000 feet south, centered around fireworks barge at Light 19 on Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

103

July 4th

Sylvan Beach Fireworks

La Porte, TX

Rectangle Extending 250 feet east, 250 feet west; 1000 feet north, and 1000 feet south, centered around fireworks barge located at Sylvan Beach, Houston, TX.

104

July 4th (Rain date July 5th)

City of Beaumont 4th of July Celebration/City of Beaumont, TX

Neches River at Riverfront Park, Beaumont, TX

All waters of the Neches River, shoreline to shoreline, from the Trinity Industries dry dock to the northeast corner of the Port of Beaumont's dock No. 5.

105

1st Saturday in December

Christmas Fireworks Display/City of Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA

All waters within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 30°13′39″ N, 093°13′42″ W, Lake Charles, LA (NAD 83).

Sector

Corpus

Christi

Date

Sponsor/Name

Sector

Corpus Christi location

Safety zone

106

Memorial Day Weekend

South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau/Laguna Madre Memorial Day Firework

Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX

All waters contained within a 1000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate location 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX.

107

2nd, 3rd or 4th Monday in June

Cameron County Clerk's Office/Texas District Court Clerk′s Convention Fireworks

Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX.

108

July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th

City of Port Aransas/Port Aransas 4th of July Fireworks

Corpus Christi Ship Chanel—Port Aransas, TX

All waters contained within a 600-ft radius of a point halfway between Port Aransas Harbor Day Beacon 2 to Port Aransas Ferry Landing in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas, TX.

109

July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th

Buccaneer Commission/4th of July Big Bang Fireworks

USS LEXINGTON

/Corpus Christi, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius from the bow of the

USS LEXINGTON

located at approximate position 27°48′50″ N 097°23′18.2″ W, Corpus Christi, TX.

110

July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th

City of Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce/4th of July Fireworks

King Fisher Park, Port O'Connor, TX

All waters contained within a 1,120-ft radius of the furthest extent of the King Fisher Pier located at approximate position 28°27′15.6″ N 096°24′11.9″ W, Port O′Connor, TX.

111

July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th

City of Point Comfort/4th of July Fireworks

Bayfront Park, Point Comfort, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of Bayfront Park located at approximate position 28°40′52.8″ W 096°33′49.2″ W, Point Comfort, TX.

112

July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th

City of Rockport/Wendell Family Fireworks

Rockport Beach Park/Rockport, TX

All waters contained within a 700-ft radius of the northeast point of Rockport Beach Park located at approximate position 28°02′05.2″ N 097°02′048″ W, Rockport, TX.

113

Last Saturday in September

Bayfest, Inc./Bayfest Fireworks

USS Lexington

/Corpus Christi, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius from the bow of the USS Lexington located at approximate position 27°48′50″ N 097°23′18.2″ W, Corpus Christi, TX.

114

Friday nights from May thru September

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Madre/Fireworks over the Bay

Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX.

115

Labor Day weekend

Laguna Madre Education Foundation/Laguna Madre Labor Day Fireworks

Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX.

116

1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in December

City of Rockport/Rockport “Tropical” Christmas Festival Fireworks

Rockport Beach Park/Rockport, TX

All waters contained within a 700-ft radius of the northeast point of Rockport Beach Park located at approximate position 28°02′05.2″ N 097°02′048″ W, Rockport, TX.

117

December 30th, 31st or Jan 1st

South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau/SPI New Year′s Fireworks

Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX.

118

Odd Week Fridays from April thru September

Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Team/Friday Night Fireworks

Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX

All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the Corpus Christi Hooks stadium parking lot located at approximate position 27°48′39.2″ N 097°23′55.2″ W, Corpus Christi, TX.

Sector

New

Orleans

Date

Sponsor/Name

Sector

New Orleans location

Safety zone

119

Monday before Mardi Gras

Riverwalk Marketplace/Lundi Gras Fireworks Display

Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA

Mississippi River mile marker 93.0 to 96.0, New Orleans, LA.

120

July 3rd

St. John the Baptist/Independence Day celebration

Mississippi River, Reserve, LA

Mississippi River mile marker 175.0 to 176.0, Reserve, LA.

121

July 4th

Riverfront Marketing Group/Independence Day Celebration

Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA

Mississippi River mile marker 94.3 to 95.3, New Orleans, LA.

122

July 4th

Boomtown Casino/Independence Day Celebration

Harvey Canal, Harvey, LA

Harvey Canal mile marker 4.0 to 5.0, Harvey, LA.

123

4th of July

Independence Day Celebration, Main Street 4th of July (Fireworks Display)

Morgan City, LA

Morgan City Port Allen Route mile marker 0.0 to 1.0, Morgan City, LA.

124

July 4th

WBRZ—The Advocate 4th of July Fireworks Display

Baton Rouge, LA

In the vicinity of the

USS KIDD

, the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 228.8 to 230.0, Baton Rouge, LA.

125

The Saturday before July 4th or on July 4th if that day is a Saturday

Independence Day Celebration/Bridge Side Marine

Grand Isle, LA

500 Foot Radius from the Pier located at Bridge Side Marine, 2012 LA Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA (Lat: 29°12′14″ N; Long: 090°02′28.47″ W).

126

1st Weekend of September

LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Fireworks Display, LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Association

Morgan City, LA

Atchafalaya River at mile marker 118.5, Morgan City, LA.

127

1st Weekend in December (Usually that Friday, subject to change due to weather)

Office of Mayor-President/Downtown Festival of Lights

Baton Rouge, LA

Located on Left Descending Bank, Lower Mississippi River north of the

USS KIDD

, at mile marker 230, Baton Rouge, LA.

128

December 31st

Crescent City Countdown Club/New Year's Celebration

Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA

Mississippi River mile marker 93.5-95.5, New Orleans, LA.

129

December 31st

Boomtown Casino/New Year's Celebration

Harvey Canal, Harvey, LA

Harvey Canal mile marker 4.0 to 5.0, Harvey, LA.

130

July 4th

USS KIDD

Veterans Memorial/Fourth of July Star-Spangled Celebration

Baton Rouge, LA

In the vicinity of the

USS KIDD,

the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 228.8 to 230.0, Baton Rouge, LA.

Sector

Lower

MS River

Date

Sponsor/Name

Sector

Lower MS River location

Safety zone

131

The Sunday before Memorial Day

Riverfest Inc./Riverfest Fireworks display

Arkansas River, Little Rock, AR

Regulated Area: Arkansas River mile marker 118.8 to 119.5, Main Street Bridge, Little Rock, AR.

132

The Saturday before Memorial Day

Memphis in May/Sunset Symphony Fireworks Display

Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River mile marker 735.0 to 736.0, Memphis, TN.

133

July 4th or the weekend before

Fourth of July Fireworks/Memphis Center City Commission

Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River mile marker 735.5 to 736.5, Mud Island, Memphis, TN.

134

July 4th or the weekend before

Pops on the River Fireworks Display/Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Arkansas River, Little Rock, AR

Regulated Area: Arkansas River mile marker 118.8 to 119.5, Main Street Bridge, Little Rock, AR.

135

July 4th or the weekend before

Uncle Sam Jam Fireworks, Alexandria, LA./Champion Broadcasting of Alexandria

Red River, Alexandria, LA.

Regulated Area: Red River mile marker 83.0 to 87.0, Alexandria, LA.

136

July 4th or the weekend before

Greenville Chamber of Commerce/Fourth of July Fireworks

Lake Ferguson, Greenville, MS

Regulated Area: Waters of Lake Ferguson extending 500 yards in all directions from the concrete pad, 33°24′34″ N, 091°03′58″ W, adjacent to the Lighthouse Casino, Greenville, MS.

137

July 4th or the weekend before

Pyro Fire Inc./Fourth of July Celebration

Yazoo River, Vicksburg, MS

Regulated Area: Yazoo River, mile marker 1.0 to 3.0, Vicksburg, MS.

138

July 4th or the weekend before

Artisan Pyro Inc./Fourth of July Celebration

Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 365.5 to 364.5, Natchez, MS.

139

Third Friday and Saturday in October

The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race and Fireworks show/Great Mississippi River Balloon Race Committee

Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 365.5 to 364.5, Natchez, MS.

140

Fourth Saturday in May

Memphis in May Air Show, Memphis in May

Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN

Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 733.0 to 735.5, Memphis, TN.

141

First Saturday in December

Monroe Christmas Fireworks/Monroe Jaycee

Ouachita River, Monroe, LA

Regulated Area: Ouachita River mile marker 168.0 to 169.0, Monroe, LA.

Sector

Mobile

Date

Sponsor/Name

Sector Mobile location

Safety zone

142

1 Day; 1st week of January

GoDaddy.Com Bowl/GoDaddy.Com

Mobile Channel, Mobile, AL

Mobile Channel, all waters extending 500 feet around position 30°41′27″ N, 088°02′06″ W.

143

Multiple displays from May to December

Harbor Walk Seasonal Fireworks/Legendary, Inc

East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin, FL

East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, all waters extending 700′ around position 30′23′17″ N, 086°30′54″ W.

144

2 Days; 1st weekend in June

Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival/Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Santa Rosa Sound, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Sound, all waters extending 150 yards around a fireworks barge that will be positioned between Fort Walton Beach Landing and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

145

July 4th

Niceville July 4th Fireworks Show/City of Niceville, FL

Boggy Bayou, Niceville, FL

Boggy Bayou, all waters extending 250 yards around a fireworks barge that will be positioned at approximately 30°30′46.5″ N, 086°29′13″ W.

146

July 4th

Fourth of July Celebration/City of Fort Walton Beach

Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beach

Santa Rosa Sound, all waters extending 100 yards around a fireworks barge that will be positioned between Fort Walton Beach Landing and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

147

1 Day; 1st week of July

Sound of Independence/Hurlburt Field AFB

Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beach

Santa Rosa Sound, all waters extending 200 yards around a fireworks barge that will be positioned at approximately 30°24′22″ N, 086°42′11″ W.

148

July 4th

Biloxi Bay Fireworks/Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce

Biloxi Bay, Biloxi, MS

Biloxi Bay, all waters extending 200 yards around a fireworks barge that will be positioned at approximately 30°23′12″ N, 088°52′20″ W.

149

October

MS Gulf Coast Boaters Rendezvous/MS Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS

Biloxi Channel, all waters extending 200 yards around channel buoy No. 26.

150

December 31st

New Year's Eve Celebration/City of Mobile

Mobile Channel, Mobile, AL

Mobile Channel, all waters extending 500 feet around position 30°41′50″ N, 088°02′13″ W.

151

2 Days; Mid March to end of April

Angels Over the Bay/Keesler Air Force Base

Back Bay Biloxi, Biloxi, MS

Back Bay Biloxi, Bounded by the following coordinates: Eastern boundary; Latitude 30°25′47.6″ N, Longitude 088°54′13.6″ W, to Latitude 30°24′43″ N, Longitude 088°54′13.6″ W. Western Boundary; Latitude 30°25′25.6″ N, Longitude 088°56′9″ W, to Latitude 30°24′55″ N, Longitude 088°56′9″ W.

152

4 Days; 2nd weekend in July

Blue Angels Air Show/Naval Air Station Pensacola

Gulf of Mexico & Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola, FL

Gulf of Mexico to include all waters 1.75 nautical miles east and 1.5 nautical miles west of position 30°19′36″ N, 087°08′23″ W and extending 1000 yards south of Pensacola Beach creating a box, referred to as the “Show Box”. Santa Rosa Sound to include all waters from Deer Point to Sharp Point and all waters within Little Sabine Bay.

Dated: February 3, 2012.

Roy A. Nash,

Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.

[FR Doc. 2012-4930 Filed 2-29-12; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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