# Special Local Regulations; Great Lakes Annual Marine Events > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A95-21296 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Rule - **Published:** August 28, 1995 - **Citation:** 60 FR 44424 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [CGD 09-95-005] Special Local Regulations; Great Lakes Annual Marine Events AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is revising its list of annual marine events which occur within the Ninth Coast Guard District. Publication of this list in part 100 of the Code of Federal Regulations will establish permanent special local regulations for marine events within the Ninth Coast Guard District which recur on an annual basis and which have been determined by the District Commander to require the issuance of special local regulations. This action is being taken to ensure the safety of life, limb and property during each event, while avoiding the necessity of publishing a separate temporary regulation each year for each event. The list reflects the approximate dates and locations of each annual marine event. EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation is effective September 27, 1995. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marine Science Technician Second Class Jeffrey M. Yunker, Ninth Coast Guard District, Aids to Navigation and Waterways Management Branch, 1240 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44199-2060, (216) 522-3990. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Drafting Information The drafters of these regulations are Lieutenant Junior Grade Byron D. Willeford, Ninth Coast Guard District, project officer, Aids to Navigation and Waterway Management Branch and Lieutenant Charles D. Dahill, Ninth Coast Guard District, project attorney, Legal Office. Regulatory History On June 21, 1995, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking entitled Special Local Regulations; Great Lakes Annual Marine Events in the Federal Register (60 FR 32288). The deadline for the submission of comments was August 7, 1995. The Coast Guard received no letters commenting on the proposal. A public hearing was not requested and one was not held. The Commander Ninth Coast Guard District has decided to publish the final rule as proposed. Background and Purpose This rulemaking updates an existing list of anticipated annual events. Each year various public and private organizations sponsor marine events on the navigable waters of the United States within the Ninth Coast Guard District. These events include slow moving boat parades, sailboat races, high speed hydroplane races, fireworks displays, and other water related events. The listed events are held in approximately the same location during the same general period of time each year. Exact times and dates will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners instead of being published in this final rule. This will streamline the marine event process for those regattas and marine events that have very little annual variation and will significantly reduce the Coast Guard's administrative burden for managing these type events with no reduction in services to the maritime community. The nature of each event is such that special local regulations are deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life, limb, and property on and adjacent to navigable waters during the events. Group Commanders have consulted and will continue to consult with parties potentially affected by any significant changes to the nature, date, time, and location proposed by an event sponsor for any of the events covered in this rule. Table 1 gives the approximate dates, times, and locations for the annual events listed. Each year, one or more Local Notice to Mariners will be published giving the exact dates, times, and locations for the annual events. It should be noted that Table 1 in the regulation is not a complete list of all marine events that will occur in the Ninth Coast Guard District. It does not include events which the District Commander has determined do not require establishment of regulations for the safety of life, limb, and property on or adjacent to navigable waters. It also does not include nonannual events or events which have not been scheduled in time for this publication. Federalism Implications This action has been analyzed in accordance with the principles and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612, and it has been determined that the rulemaking does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. Environment The Coast Guard is simply revising its list of annual marine events. The listing itself will not affect the environment. Upon receipt of applications, the Coast Guard will conduct an environmental analysis for each event in accordance with section 2.B.2.c of Coast Guard Commandant Instruction M16475.1B, and the Coast Guard Notice of final agency procedures and policy for categorical exclusions found at 59 FR 38654 (July 29, 1994). Economic Assessment and Certification These regulations are not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and do not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that order. They have been exempted from review by the Office of Management and Budget under that order. They are not significant under the regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 11040; February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the economic impact of these regulations to be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e of the regulatory policies and procedures of the DOT is unnecessary. Collection of Information These regulations will impose no collection information requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. Final Regulations In consideration of the foregoing, the Coast Guard is amending Part 100 of [[Page 44425]] Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, as follows: PART 100--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for Part 100 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 49 CFR 1.46 and 33 CFR 100.35. 2. Section 100.901 is amended by revising Table 1 to read as follows: Sec. 100.901 Great Lakes Annual Marine Events. * * * * * Table 1 Group Buffalo, NY Fireworks by Grucci Sponsor: New York Power Authority Date: Last Weekend of July Location: Lake Ontario, Wright's Landing/Oswego Harbor, NY within an 800-foot radius of the fireworks launching platform located in approximate position 43 deg.28'10'' N 076 deg.31'04'' W. (NAD 83). Flagship International Kilo Speed Challenge Sponsor: Presque Isle Powerboat Racing Association Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of June Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, south of a line drawn from 42 deg.08'54'' N, 080 deg.05'42'' W; to 42 deg.07' N 080 deg.21' W will be a regulated area. That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, north of a line drawn from 42 deg.08'54'' N 080 deg.05'42'' W; to 42 deg.07' N 080 deg.21' W (NAD 83) will be a ``caution area''. All vessels transiting the caution area will be operated at bare steerageway, keeping the vessel's wake at a minimum, and will exercise a high degree of caution in the area. The bay entrance will not be affected. Flagship International Offshore Challenge Sponsor: Preque Isle Powerboat Racing Association Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of June Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, Entrance Channel, and the enclosed area from Erie Harbor Pier Head Light (LLNR 3430) northeast to 42 deg.12'48'' N 079 deg.57'24'' W (NAD 83), thence south to shore just east of Shades Beach. Friendship Festival Airshow Sponsor: Friendship Festival Date: 4th of July holiday Location: That portion of the Niagara River and Buffalo Harbor from: Latitude Longitude 42 deg.54.4' N 078 deg.54.1' W, thence to 42 deg.54.4' N 078 deg.54.4' W, thence along the International Border to 42 deg.52.9' N 078 deg.54.9' W, thence to 42 deg.52.5' N 078 deg.54.3' W, thence to 42 deg.52.7' N 078 deg.53.9' W, thence to 42 deg.52.8' N 078 deg.53.8' W, thence to 42 deg.53.1' N 078 deg.53.6' W, thence to 42 deg.53.2' N 078 deg.53.6' W, thence to 42 deg.53.3' N 078 deg.53.7' W, thence along the breakwall to 42 deg.54.4' N 078 deg.54.1' W. (NAD 83). Geneva Offshore Grand Prix Sponsor: Great Lakes Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of May Location: That portion of Lake Erie from: Latitude Longitude 41 deg.51.5' N 080 deg.58.2' W, thence to 41 deg.52.4' N 080 deg.53.4' W, thence to 41 deg.53' N 080 deg.53.4' W, thence to 41 deg.52.2' N 080 deg.58.2' W, thence to 41 deg.51.5' N 080 deg.58.2' W. (NAD 83). Sodus Bay 4th of July Fireworks Sponsor: Sodus Bay Historical Society Date: 4th of July holiday Location: Lake Ontario, within a 500 foot radius around a barge anchored in approximate position 43 deg.15.73' N 076 deg.58.23' W (NAD 83), in Sodus Bay. Tallship Erie Sponsor: Erie Maritime Programs, Inc. Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of July Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay Entrance Channel and Presque Isle Bay from: Latitude Longitude 42 deg.10' N 080 deg.03' W, thence to 42 deg.08.1' N 080 deg.07' W, thence to 42 deg.07.9' N 080 deg.06.8' W, thence east along the shoreline and structures to: 42 deg.09.2' N 080 deg.02.6' W, thence to 42 deg.10' N 080 deg.03' W. (NAD 83). Thomas Graves Memorial Fireworks Display Sponsor: Port Bay Improvement Association Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of July Location: That portion of Lake Ontario, Port Bay Harbor, NY within a 500 foot radius surrounding a barge anchored in approximate position 43 deg.17'46'' N. 076 deg.50'02'' W. (NAD 83). Thunder Island Offshore Challenge Sponsor: Thunder on the Water Inc. Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of June Location: That portion of Lake Ontario, Oswego Harbor from the West Pier Head Light (LLNR 2080) north to: Latitude Longitude 43 deg.29'02'' N 076 deg.32'04'' W, thence to 43 deg.26'18'' N 076 deg.39'30'' W, thence to 43 deg.24'55'' N 076 deg.37'45'' W, thence along the shoreline to the West Pier Head Light (LLNR 2080). (NAD 83). We Love Erie Days Fireworks Sponsor: We Love Erie Days Festival, Inc. Date: 3rd weekend of August Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Erie Harbor, within a 900 foot radius, surrounding the Erie Sand and Gravel Pier, located in position 42 deg.08'16'' N 080 deg.05'40'' W. (NAD 83). Group Detroit, MI Bay City Fireworks Display Sponsor: Bay City Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 103 Date: 4th of July holiday Location: Saginaw River, from the Veterans Memorial Bridge to approximately 1000 yards south to the River Walk Pier, near Bay City, MI. Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race Sponsor: Spirit of Detroit Association Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of June Location: Detroit River, between Belle Isle and the U.S. shoreline, near Detroit, MI. Bound on the west by the Belle Isle Bridge and on the east by a north-south line drawn through the Waterworks Intake Crib Light (LLNR 1022). Buick Watersports Weekend Sponsor: Adore Ltd. and APBA Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of July Location: That portion of the Saginaw River from the Liberty Bridge on the north to the Veterans Memorial Bridge on the south, near Bay City, MI. Cleveland Charity Classic Sponsor: Lake Erie Offshore Racing, Ltd. Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of July [[Page 44426]] Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Cleveland Harbor from the Cleveland Waterworks Intake Crib Light (LLNR 4030) to: Latitude Longitude 41 deg.30.7' N 081 deg.43.1' W, (West Pierhead Light, LLNR 4160), thence along the breakwater to, 41 deg.30.4' N 081 deg.42.9' W, (West Breakwater Light, LLNR 4175), thence to, 41 deg.30.2' N 081 deg.42.8' W, (West Pier Light, LLNR 4185), thence along the shoreline and structures to, 41 deg.32.5' N 081 deg.38.3' W, (Disposal Light B, LLNR 4045), thence to, 41 deg.33' N 081 deg.45' W, (Cleveland Waterworks Intake Crib Light LLNR 4030). (NAD 83). Cleveland National Air Show Sponsor: Cleveland National Air Show Date: Labor Day Weekend Location: That portion of Lake Erie and Cleveland Harbor (near Burke Lakefront Airport) from shore position 41 deg.31'52'' N 081 deg.39'17.5'' W, northwest to 41 deg.32'19'' N 081 deg.39'42.3'' W, then southwest to the East Pierhead Light (LLNR 4075), thence southeast on a bearing of 145 degrees true to shore. (NAD 83). Cleveland Offshore Grand Prix Sponsor: Great Lakes Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of August Location: That portion of Lake Erie, Cleveland Harbor from the Cleveland Waterworks Intake Crib Light (LLNR 4030) to: Latitude Longitude 41 deg.30.7' N 081 deg.43.1' W, (West Pierhead Light, LLNR 4160), thence along the breakwater to, 41 deg.30.4' N 081 deg.42.9' W, (West Breakwater Light, LLNR 4175), thence to, 41 deg.30.2' N 081 deg.42.8' W, (West Pier Light, LLNR 4185), thence along the shoreline and structures to, 41 deg.32.5' N 081 deg.38.3' W, (Disposal Light B, LLNR 4045), thence to, 41 deg.33' N 081 deg.45' W, (Cleveland Waterworks Intake Crib Light LLNR 4030) (NAD 83). Flatsfest Sponsor: Flats Riverfest Corporation Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of July Location: Cuyahoga River, Conrail Railroad Bridge at Mile 0.8 above the mouth of the river to the Eagle Avenue Bridge, near Cleveland, OH. International Bay City River Roar Sponsor: Bay City River Roar, Inc. Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of June Location: That portion of the Saginaw River from the Liberty Bridge on the north to the Veterans Memorial Bridge on the south, near Bay City, MI International Freedom Festival Fireworks Sponsor: Detroit Renaissance Foundation Date: 3rd or 4th week of June Location: The Detroit River between 083 deg.03' W (Cobo Hall) and 083 deg.01'27'' W (NAD 83) (Huron Cement). International Freedom Festival Tug Across the River Sponsor: Detroit Renaissance Foundation Date: 3rd or 4th week of June Location: That portion of the Detroit River bounded on the south by the International Boundary, on the west by 083 deg.03' W, on the east by 083 deg.02' W (NAD 83) and on the north by the U.S. shoreline. Port Clinton Offshore Grand Prix Sponsor: Great Lakes Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of July Location: That portion of western Lake Erie: Latitude Longitude 41 deg.31.2' N 082 deg.56.1' W, thence along the shoreline and structures to 41 deg.33.3' N 082 deg.51.3' W, thence to 41 deg.33.3' N 082 deg.52.8' W, thence to 41 deg.31.2' N 082 deg.56.1' W. (NAD 83). Port Huron to Mackinac Island Race Sponsor: Bayview Yacht Club Date: 2nd or 3rd weekend of July Location: That portion of the Black River, St. Clair river, and Lower Lake Huron from: Latitude Longitude 42 deg.58.8' N 082 deg.26' W, to 42 deg.58.4' N 082 deg.24.8' W, thence northward along the International Boundary to 43 deg.02.8' N 082 deg.23.8' W, to 43 deg.02.8' N 082 deg.26.8' W, thence southward along the U.S. shoreline to 42 deg.58.9' N 082 deg.26' W, thence to 42 deg.58.8' N 082'26' W. (NAD 83). Thunder on the River Hydroplane Race Sponsor: Toledo Prop Spinners Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of August Location: Maumee River, between the Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne bridges, near Toledo, OH Toledo 4th of July Fireworks Sponsor: City of Toledo Date: 4th of July holiday Location: Maumee River, between the Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne bridges, near Toledo, OH Toledo Labor Day Fireworks Sponsor: Reams Broadcasting Corporation Date: Labor Day Location: Maumee River, between the Martin Luther King and Anthony Wayne bridges, near Toledo, OH Group Sault Ste. Marie, MI Bridgefest Regatta Sponsor: Bridgefest Committee Date: 2nd weekend of June Location: Keweenaw Waterway, from the Houghton Hancock Lift Bridge to 100 yards west of the bridge, near Houghton, MI Duluth Fourth Fest Fireworks Sponsor: Office of the Mayor, Duluth, MN Date: 4th of July Holiday Location: That portion of the Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section bounded on the south by a line drawn on a bearing of 087 deg. true from the Cargill Pier through Duluth Basin Lighted Buoy #5 (LLNR 15905) to the opposite shore on the north by the Duluth Aerial Bridge. That portion of Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section within 600 yards of position 46 deg.46'47'' N 092 deg.06'10'' W. (NAD 83). July 4th Fireworks Sponsor: City of Sault Ste Marie, MI Date: 4th of July holiday Location: That portion of the St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI within a 1000 foot radius of Brady Park, located on the south shore of the river. These waters are enclosed by the Locks to the west and to the east from a line drawn from the pier light of the east center pier to the [[Page 44427]] U.S. Coast Guard Base to the southeast. National Cherry Festival Blue Angels Air Demonstration Sponsor: National Cherry Festival Inc. Date: 1st week of July Location: That portion of the Western arm of the Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, MI, enclosed by straight lines connecting the following geographic coordinates: Latitude Longitude 44 deg.46.8' N 085 deg.38.3' W, to 44 deg.46.5' N 085 deg.35.5' W, to 44 deg.46' N 085 deg.35.8' W to 44 deg.46.5' N 085 deg.38.5' W, thence to 44 deg.46.8' N 085 deg.38.3' W. (NAD 83). Venetian Festival Yacht Parade Sponsor: Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of July Location: That portion of the upper and lower section of the Pine River, to include Round Lake, from: Latitude Longitude 45 deg.19.3' N 085 deg.15.9' W, (North Pierhead Light, LLNR 17920) thence to, 45 deg.18.9' N 085 deg.14.7' W, (Pine River Light 3, LLNR 17945) thence to, 45 deg.18.8' N 085 deg.14.7' W, (Pine River Channel Lighted Buoy 2, LLNR 17950) thence to, 45 deg.19' N 085 deg.15.9' W, (South Pierhead Light, LLNR 17925) thence to, 45 deg.19.3' N 085 deg.15.9' W, (NAD 02). Group Grand Haven, MI Coast Guard Festival Fireworks Sponsor: Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc. Date: 1st weekend of August Location: That portion of the Grand River, Grand Haven, MI, from a north-south line drawn from the North Pierhead Light Number 1 (LLNR 18045) on the north to the South Pierhead Entrance Light (LLNR 18035) on the south, thence down river to the US 31 Bascule Bridge (mile 2.89). Grand Haven Area Jaycees Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Jaycees Date: 1st week of July Location: That portion of the Grand River, Grand Haven, MI from the pier heads (mile 0.0) to the US 31 Bascule Bridge (mile 2.89). Tulip Time Fireworks and Water Ski Show Sponsor: Holland Tulip Time Festival Inc. Date: 1st weekend of May Location: That portion of Lake Macatawa, Holland Harbor, east of a north-south line, from shore to shore, at position 086 deg.08' W. (NAD 83). Tulip Time Water Ski Show Sponsor: Holland Tulip Time Festival Inc. Date: 2nd weekend of May Location: That portion of Lake Macatawa, Holland Harbor, east of a north-south line, from shore to shore, at position 086 deg.08' W. (NAD 83). Waves of Thunder Offshore Race Sponsor: Michigan Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Date: 3rd weekend of June Location: That portion of Lake Michigan, from the South Pierhead Light (LLNR 18520) south along the shoreline to: Latitude Longitude 42 deg.19' N 086 deg.19.3' W, thence to, 42 deg.19.5' N 086 deg.19.8' W, thence to, 42 deg.23.9' N 086 deg.18.7' W, thence to, 42 deg.23.9' N 086 deg.17' W. (NAD 83). West Michigan Offshore Powerboat Challenge Sponsor: Michigan Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of September Location: That portion of Lake Michigan from: Latitude Longitude 43 deg.03.4' N 086 deg.15.3' W (Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light, LLNR 18965), thence along the breakwater and shoreline to 42 deg.54.8' N 086 deg.13' W, thence to, 42 deg.54.8' N 086 deg.15.7' W, thence to, 43 deg.03.4' N 086 deg.15.7' W, thence to 43 deg.03.4' N 086 deg.15.3' W (Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Light, LLNR 18965). (NAD 83). Group Milwaukee, WI Chicago Air and Water Show Sponsor: Chicago Park District Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of August Location: That portion of Lake Michigan from 41 deg.55'54'' N at the shoreline, then east to a point at 41 deg.55'54'' N 87 deg.37'12'' W, thence southeast to a point at 41 deg.54' N 87 deg.36' W, (NAD 83) then a line drawn southwestward to the northeast corner of the Central District Filtration Plant Breakwall, thence due west to shore. Festa Italiana Sponsor: The Italian Community Center Date: 3rd weekend of July Location: The uncharted lagoon or basin in Milwaukee Harbor north of the mouth of the Milwaukee River and directly adjacent to the Summerfest grounds, enclosed by shore on the west and a ``comma'' shaped man-made rock wall on the east. The construction of the lagoon is such that a small ``basin'' has been created with one entrance located at the northwest end, thus, there is no ``thru traffic''. Milwaukee Summerfest Sponsor: Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Date: Last week of June through 2nd weekend of July Location: The uncharted lagoon or basin in Milwaukee Harbor north of the mouth of the Milwaukee River and directly adjacent to the Summerfest grounds, enclosed by shore on the west and a ``comma'' shaped man-made rock wall on the east. The construction of the lagoon is such that a small ``basin'' has been created with one entrance located at the northwest end, thus, there is no ``thru traffic''. Four special buoys will be set by the sponsor to delineate the entrance to the lagoon. Racine on the Lakefront Airshow Sponsor: Rotary Club of Racine Date: 2nd weekend of June Location: That portion of Racine Harbor, Lake Michigan bounded by the following corner points: Southeast Corner--42 deg.41.95' N 87 deg.45.5' W Southwest Corner--42 deg.41.95' N 87 deg.47.2' W Northwest Corner--42 deg.45.6' N 87 deg.46.2' W Northeast Corner--42 deg.45.6' N 87 deg.45.5' W (NAD 83). Dated: August 11, 1995. G.F. Woolever, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 95-21296 Filed 8-25-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-14-M --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A95-21296. Public record. Not legal advice.