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Proposed Rule2023-059552023-03-23

Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events, Fireworks Displays, and Swim Events Held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the special local regulations and annual recurring marine events requiring safety zones for fireworks displays and swim events along the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone. When enforced, these special local regulations and safety zones restrict vessels from transiting regulated areas during certain annually recurring events. The proposed amendments to the special local regulations and safety zones are intended to expedite public notification and ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with certain marine events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before April 24, 2023.

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Public Comment

Comments Close
2023-04-24

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Parts 100 and 165 [Docket Number USCG-2023-0001] RIN 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the special local regulations and annual recurring marine events requiring safety zones for fireworks displays and swim events along the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone. When enforced, these special local regulations and safety zones restrict vessels from transiting regulated areas during certain annually recurring events. The proposed amendments to the special local regulations and safety zones are intended to expedite public notification and ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with certain marine events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before April 24, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2023-0001 using the Federal Decision Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov . See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Marine Science Technician 2nd Class Mark Paget, Waterways Management Division, Secto

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Citation: 88 FR 17470