[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 213 (Monday, November 8, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61692-61705]
[FR Doc No: 2021-24066]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2020-0332]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events Within the
Fifth Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending its special local regulations
established for recurring marine events that take place within the
Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility. The Coast Guard has
periodically updated this regulation to account for changes in these
marine events. Through this final rule, the current list of recurring
marine events requiring special local regulations is updated with
revisions, additional events, and the removal of events that no longer
take place in the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility.
When these special local regulations are enforced, certain restrictions
are placed on marine traffic in specified areas to promote safety on
the water around marine events.

DATES: This rule is effective December 8, 2021.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2020-0332 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Ethan Coble, Fifth Coast Guard District Office of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

APA Administrative Procedure Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
MFR Memorandum for Record
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
PATCOM Patrol Commander
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard regularly updates the regulations for recurring
special local regulations within the Fifth Coast Guard District listed
in 33 CFR 100.501, and its respective tables. These recurring special
local regulations are for marine events that take place either on or
over the navigable waters of the Fifth Coast Guard District as defined
at 33 CFR 3.25. These regulations were last amended June 13, 2017 (81
FR 81005). Since then, Marine Events within the Fifth US Coast Guard
District have been newly created or changed in a way that varies from
their description in this regulation. In response, on June 03, 2021,
the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events and within the Fifth
Coast Guard District (86 FR 29711). There we stated why we issued the
NPRM, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to
special local regulations and recurring marine events. The comment
period ended on July 6, 2021, and we received no comments.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70041. The Secretary has delegated ports and waterways authority, with
certain reservations not applicable here, to the Commandant via DHS
Delegation No. 00170.1(II)(70), Revision No. 01.2. The Commandant has
further delegated these authorities within the Coast Guard as described
in 33 CFR 1.05-1 and 6.04-6. The Coast Guard has determined that the
events listed in this rule could pose a risk to participants or
waterway users if normal vessel traffic were to interfere with the
event. Possible hazards include risks of participant injury or death
resulting from near or actual contact with non-participant vessels
traversing through the regulated areas. In order to protect the safety
of all waterway users, including event participants and spectators,
this rule establishes special local regulations for the time and
location of each marine event. This rule prevents vessels from
entering, transiting, mooring or anchoring within areas specifically
designated as regulated areas during the periods of enforcement, unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), or designated Event
Patrol Commander.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published June
3, 2021. We made no changes to the regulatory text as it was proposed
in our NPRM. The following discussion explains the changes made to the
CFR by this rule.

A. Changes To Improve Clarity and Reflect Current Coast Guard Marine
Event Policies

    We have made several stylistic and formatting changes to update 33
CFR 100.501, and associated tables, to provide greater clarity and
remove potential ambiguities. We have also made revisions to reflect
current Coast Guard marine event policy. The following is a summary of
changes from the current regulatory text:
     Plain language edits, such as switching from passive to
active voice and more clearly stating the enforcement period for each
event.
     Writing regulatory requirements and definitions in the
singular rather than the plural, where appropriate.
     Listing definitions and the events by COTP Zone in
alphabetical order.
     Reformatting the table entries so they all are similar.
     Separating the special local regulations for each COTP
Zone into their own tables.
     Amending the name and location for Sector Virginia to
Portsmouth, VA (where the command center is located), and updating the
phone number for Sector North Carolina.
    Additionally, we consolidated all defined terms into a single
paragraph, 33 CFR 100.501(b), and listed them in alphabetical order.
Currently the defined terms ``buffer area'', ``race area'', and
``spectator area'' appear in the regulatory requirements paragraph 33
CFR 100.5014(c) rather than with the definitions. These definitions
have been moved to the definition section and put into alphabetical
order. Regulatory requirements for these areas will remain in the
regulatory requirements portion of the regulation.
    We changed the defined term of ``buffer area'' to ``buffer zone''
to comport with the more common usage. The definition is revised to
reflect that it may sometimes be appropriate to utilize a buffer zone
at the event if there is not a spectator area within the regulated
area.
    We changed the defined term ``Coast Guard Patrol Commander'' to
``Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM'' in alignment with updated
local policy. The underlying associated definition

remains the same: A Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
who has been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf.
    We changed the defined term of ``official patrol'' to ``official
patrol vessel or official patrol'' in alignment with updated local
policy. The text of the definition remains unchanged except for some
additional language to allow the Event PATCOM to be augmented by local,
state, or federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast
Guard in accordance with local agreements. This revision enhances the
resources available to the COTP to ensure the safety and security of
the public during these events.
    We removed the defined term, ``spectator'', and added definitions
for ``participant'' and ``non-participant''. This wording change better
reflects who is actually present in and near regulated areas and how
the Coast Guard regulates their activities.

B. Delegation of Authority for Determination of Requirement for a
Marine Patrol

    We amended current paragraph (b) and (c) in the final text,
delegating authority to the local COTP to determine when a marine
patrol is required. This delegation of authority from the District
Commander provides the local operational commander with the ability to
manage and maintain safety and security for events within their area of
responsibility. We have also updated the text to allow for other
government agencies to provide safety zone enforcement when working
under local agreements and added the term Event Patrol Commander (Event
PATCOM). Collectively, these changes enable the local Captain of the
Port to retain operational control and incorporate risk based decision
making to the event. Finally, a paragraph has been added giving
authority to the COTP, COTPR, or Event PATCOM to postpone or cancel the
event to ensure the safety of the event and the public.

C. Updates to Recurring Events Table 33 CFR 100.501

    This rule adds 7 new special local regulations for recurring marine
events, revises 12 previously established regulations for recurring
marine events, and removes 14 recurring events listed in 33 CFR 100.501
for the reasons provided in the table. The revised events and the new
events are required to comply with the requirements in 33 CFR 100.501.

                                     Table 1--Events Added to 33 CFR 100.501
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                                                        Regulated area
           USCG sector                   Event          (coordinates in   Enforcement period        Sponsor
                                                       regulatory text)            *
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Sector Maryland-National Capital  Flying Point Park   Bush River and      One weekend (a      Carolina Virginia
 Region--COTP Zone.                Outboard Regatta.   Otter Point         consecutive         Racing
                                  Maryland Freedom     Creek, MD.          Saturday and        Association.
                                   Swim.              Choptank River, MD   Sunday) in May.    TCR Event
                                                                          1. The 2nd           Management.
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in May; or.
                                                                          2. The 3rd
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in May; or
                                                                          3. The 4th
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in May; or
                                                                          4. The last
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in May.
                                  Oxford Funathlon    Tred Avon River,    1. The 1st          Charcot Marie
                                   Swim.               MD.                 Saturday or         Tooth Association
                                                                           Sunday in June;     and Therapies for
                                                                           or                  Inherited
                                                                          2. The 2nd           Neuropathies.
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in June;
                                                                           or.
                                                                          3. The 3rd
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in June.
                                  Thunder on the      Choptank River and  1. The 3rd          Kent Narrows
                                   Choptank.           Hambrooks Bay, MD.  Saturday and        Racing
                                                                           Sunday in July;     Association.
                                                                           or
                                                                          2. The 4th
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in July;
                                                                           or.
                                                                          3. the last
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in July.
                                  Washington, DC      Upper Potomac       1. The 3rd          Enviro-Sports
                                   Sharkfest Swim.     River, MD.          Saturday or         Productions Inc.
                                                                           Sunday in June;
                                                                           or
                                                                          2. The 4th
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in June;
                                                                           or.
                                                                          3. the last
                                                                           Saturday or
                                                                           Sunday in June.
Sector Virginia--COTP Zone......  Something in the    North Atlantic      The last Friday,    Redrock
                                   Water.              Ocean, Virginia     Saturday, and       Entertainment
                                                       Beach, VA.          Sunday in April.    Services.
Sector North Carolina--COTP Zone  Roanoke River       Roanoke River,      1.The 1st Saturday  Virginia Outlaw
                                   Races.              Plymouth, NC.       and Sunday in       Drag Boat
                                                                           August; or          Association
                                                                          2. The 2nd           (VODBA).
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in August;
                                                                           or.
                                                                          3. The 3rd
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in August;
                                                                           or.
                                                                          4. The 4th
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in August;
                                                                           or.
                                                                          5. The 2nd
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in
                                                                           October; or.
                                                                          6. The 3rd
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in
                                                                           October; or.
                                                                          7. The 4th
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in
                                                                           October; or.
                                                                          8. The last
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in October.
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* The enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change in accordance
  with 33 CFR 100.501(f).

         Table 2--Substantive Changes to Existing Recurring Special Local Regulations in 33 CFR 100.501
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           USCG sector                   Event             Location            Revision        Reason for change
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Sector Delaware Bay--COTP zone..  Point Pleasant OPA/ Atlantic Ocean,     dates and           Coordinates
                                   NJ Offshore Grand   Point Pleasant,     coordinates.        updated to
                                   Prix.               NJ.                                     reflect accurate
                                                                                course location
                                                                                to improve public
                                                                                safety; event
                                                                                date updated.
                                  Thunder Over the    Atlantic Ocean,     dates.............  Event date
                                   Boardwalk Air       Atlantic City, NJ.                      updated.
                                   show.
                                  Ocean City Air      Intracoastal        dates.............  Event date
                                   Show.               Waterway, Ocean                         updated.
                                                       City, NJ.
                                  Triathlons in       Intracoastal        event name/dates    Coordinates
                                   Atlantic City.      Waterway,           and coordinates.    updated with new
                                                       Atlantic City, NJ.                      course layout to
                                                                                ensure public
                                                                                safety; event
                                                                                name and date
                                                                                updated.
Maryland-National Capital         Washington, DC      Upper Potomac, DC.  dates.............  Event date
 Region--COTP Zone.                Dragon Boat        Chesapeake Bay,     dates and            updated.
                                   Festival.           Sandy Point Park,   coordinates.       Coordinates
                                  Bay Bridge Paddle.   MD.                                     updated to
                                                                                reflect course
                                                                                layout change;
                                                                                zone increased to
                                                                                improve public
                                                                                safety; event
                                                                                date updated.
                                  Catholic Charities  Patapsco River, MD  dates.............  Event date
                                   Dragon Boat Races.                                          updated.
                                  Baltimore Dragon    Patuxent River, MD  coordinates.......  Coordinates
                                   Boat Challenge.                                             updated to reduce
                                                                                excessive size
                                                                                with no impact on
                                                                                public safety.
                                  Ocean City Grand    North Atlantic      dates and           Coordinates
                                   Prix.               Ocean, Ocean        coordinates.        updated with new
                                                       City, MD.                               course layout to
                                                                                ensure public
                                                                                safety; event
                                                                                date updated.
                                  Cambridge Classic   Choptank River and  dates and           Regulated area is
                                   Powerboat Race.     Hambrooks Bay, MD.  coordinates.        increased to
                                                                                prevent hazards
                                                                                within the event
                                                                                area and ensure
                                                                                public safety;
                                                                                change includes
                                                                                minor changes to
                                                                                coordinates for
                                                                                buffer and
                                                                                spectator areas;
                                                                                event date
                                                                                updated.
                                  Southern Maryland   Breton Bay, MD....  Event name and      Coordinates
                                   Boat Club Summer                        dates.              updated with new
                                   Regatta and Bash                                            course layout at
                                   on the Bay                                                  sponsor's
                                   Regatta.                                                    request; event
                                                                                name and date
                                                                                updated.
                                  NAS Patuxent River  Patuxent River, MD  dates.............  Event dates
                                   Air Expo.                                                   updated.
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                     Table 3--Special Local Regulations Removed From Table to 33 CFR 100.501
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           USCG sector                   Event              Date(s)         Regulated area    Reason for removal
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Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone..  Atlantic County     June--1st Sunday..  Great Egg Harbor    Event no longer
                                   Day at the Bay.    May-3rd Sunday;      Bay, NJ.            held.
                                  Annual Escape from   September-3rd      Delaware River, DE  Event no longer
                                   Fort Delaware       Saturday.                               held.
                                   Triathlon.
                                  Westville Parade    June-last Saturday  Big Timber Creek,   Event no longer
                                   of Lights.                              NJ.                 held.
                                  OPA Atlantic City   June-4th Sunday...  Atlantic Ocean,     Event no longer
                                   Grand Prix.                             Atlantic City, NJ.  held.
                                  U.S. Holiday        July-on or about    Delaware River,     Removing special
                                   celebrations.       July 4th.           Philadelphia, PA.   local regulated
                                                                                area and
                                                                                deferring to
                                                                                safety zone for
                                                                                this event;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
                                  New Jersey          May-3rd weekend...  Atlantic Ocean, NJ  Event no longer
                                   Offshore Grand                                              held.
                                   Prix.
                                  U.S. Holiday        October-1st Monday  Delaware River,     Removing special
                                   Celebrations.                           Philadelphia, PA.   local regulated
                                                                                area and
                                                                                deferring to
                                                                                safety zone for
                                                                                this event;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
                                  U.S. Holiday        December 31st.....  Delaware River,     Removing special
                                   Celebrations.                           Philadelphia, PA.   local regulated
                                                                                area and
                                                                                deferring to
                                                                                safety zone for
                                                                                this event;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
Sector Maryland-National Capital  Middle River        July-3rd, 4th, or   Middle River, MD..  Event no longer
 Region-- COTP Zone.               Dinghy Poker Run.   last Saturday or   Nanticoke Rivers,    held.
                                  Nanticoke River      Sunday.             MD.                Removing special
                                   Swim and           May-1st Sunday....                       local regulations
                                   Triathlon.                                                  and deferring to
                                                                                navigation safety
                                                                                regulations;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
                                  Bo Bowman           June-last Saturday  Nanticoke River,    Event is held
                                   Memorial--Sharpto   and Sunday or       MD.                 infrequently and
                                   wn Regatta.         July-2nd Saturday                       thereby removed
                                                       or Sunday.                              from this list of
                                                                                recurring marine
                                                                                events.
                                  Oxford-Bellevue     May-2nd, 3rd, 4th   Tred Avon River,    Event no longer
                                   Sharkfest Swim.     or last Saturday    MD.                 held.
                                                       or Sunday.
Sector Virginia--COTP Zone......  RRBA Spring Radar   June-last Saturday  Rappahannock        Event no longer
                                   Shootout.           or July-1st         River, Layton, VA.  held.
                                                       Saturday.
                                  Hampton Bay Days..  September-1st       Sunset Creek and    Event no longer
                                                       Friday, Saturday    Hampton River, VA.  held.
                                                       and Sunday or 2nd
                                                       Friday, Saturday
                                                       and Sunday.
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V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, this
rule has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount
of time that vessels will be restricted from certain parts of the
waterway and the small size of these areas that are usually positioned
away from high vessel traffic zones. Generally, vessels will not be
precluded from getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas
currently located in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance
notifications will also be made to the local maritime community by
issuance of Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners via
VHF-FM marine channel 16, Marine Safety Information or Security
Bulletins so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications
to the public for most events will typically be made by local
newspapers, radio and TV stations. The Coast Guard anticipates that
these special local regulations will only be enforced one to three
times per year.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
through a safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in
section IV.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic
impact on any vessel owner or operator. These safety zones will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities for the following reasons: The Coast Guard will ensure that
small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are
occurring to the extent possible while ensuring the safety of the
public. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in many
of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the special local
regulation zone. Generally, permission to enter, remain in, or transit
through these regulated areas during the enforcement period may be
given when deemed safe to do so by the Event PATCOM on scene.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves
implementation of regulations within 33 CFR part 100 that apply to
recurring special local regulations for marine events that take place
either on or over the navigable waters of the United States. Some
events by their nature may introduce potential for adverse impact on
the safety or other interest of waterway users or waterfront
infrastructure within or close proximity to the event area. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L [61] of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A
memorandum for record (MFR) supporting this determination is available
in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket, see the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so
that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

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

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

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

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2. Revise Sec.  100.501 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.501  Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the
Fifth Coast Guard District.

    (a) Applicability. Paragraphs (a) through (i) of this section apply
to the marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this section. These
regulations are effective annually, for the duration of each event
listed in paragraph (i) of this section. Annual notice of the exact
times, and dates if there is a range of possible dates, of the
effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the
geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and
the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be
published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
    (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    Buffer zone means a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of
the regulated area or a race area within a regulated area. The buffer
zone provides separation between a race area and spectator area, or
between the regulated area and other vessels that are operating in the
vicinity of the regulated area for marine event. The purpose of a
buffer zone is to minimize potential collision conflicts between
participants, participants and non-participants, or between
participants and non-participants with nearby transiting vessels.
    Captain of the Port Representative or COTP Representative means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard designated
by name by the Captain of the Port to verify an event's compliance with
the conditions of its approved permit.
    Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by
the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to enforce these
regulations.
    Non-participant means a person or a vessel not registered with the
event sponsor either as a participant or an official patrol vessel.
    Official patrol vessel or official patrol means any vessel assigned
or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign,
or any state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of
the Port in accordance with current local agreements.
    Participant means any person or vessel registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the event or otherwise designated by the
event sponsor as having a function tied to the event.
    Race area means an area bound by coordinates provided in latitude
and longitude within the regulated area, inside of which the actual
racing events are held.
    Regulated area means an area where special local regulations apply
to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays,
rivers, and oceans. Regulated areas include all navigable waters of a
specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where
the Coast Guard enforces special local regulations. Boundaries may be
described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed
structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All
coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
    Spectator area means an area bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the
boundary of an area reserved for non-participant vessels watching the
event.
    (c) Patrol of the Marine Event. The respective COTP may assign one
or more official patrol vessels, as described in Sec.  100.40, to each
regulated event listed in the table. For each event assigned a patrol
vessel, an Event PATCOM will be designated to oversee the patrol. The
patrol vessel and the Event PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel
16. The Event PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any
vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed
necessary for the protection of life or property.
    (d) Special local regulations--(1) Controls on vessel movement. The
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel may forbid and control the
movement of all persons and vessels in the regulated area(s). When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, the person or vessel
being hailed must immediately comply with all directions given. Failure
to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to
comply, or both.
    (2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. (i) The
operator of a vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel
immediately when directed to do so by an official patrol vessel and
then proceed only as directed.
    (ii) A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel.
    (iii) A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit
through a regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official
patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through
the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event
area.
    (3) Race area. Only participants and official patrol vessels are
allowed to enter the race area.
    (4) Spectator area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area or
have authorization from the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to
transit through the area. A non-participant vessel must be stationary
or operate at a safe speed while within the designated spectator area.
On scene official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM will direct non-
participant vessels to the spectator area. A non-participant must
contact the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to request
permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant must pass directly through the regulated
area at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake and without loitering.
    (5) Regulated area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area to pass through or enter and remain within a designated
spectator area. A non-participant must contact the Event PATCOM or an
official patrol vessel to request permission to either enter the
Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant may enter the spectator area or pass
directly through

the regulated area as instructed by the Event PATCOM or official patrol
vessel at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake and without loitering.
    (6) Postponement or cancellation. The respective COTP, or Event
PATCOM may postpone or cancel a marine event at any time if, in the
COTP's sole discretion, the COTP determines that cancellation is
necessary for the protection of life or property.
    (e) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be
addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in
which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed
below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard
Sector--Captain of the Port Zone, please see subpart 3.25 of this
chapter.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--Captain of the Port Zone,
Portsmouth, Virginia:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone,
Wilmington, North Carolina:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (f) Application for marine events. The application requirements of
Sec.  100.15 apply to all marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this
section. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact
the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will
occur, at the phone numbers listed above.
    (g) Enforcement periods. Each year prior to an event the Coast
Guard will announce details concerning the event, including the exact
date(s) and time(s) of the enforcement period of the special local
regulation and the geographical area, in the Local Notices to Mariners
and by Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio. In
the case of inclement weather or other just cause found by the
respective COTP, the event may be conducted within 30 days before or
after the date(s) listed in paragraph (i) of this section. If the event
is held on an alternate date from that listed in paragraph (i) the
Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing
the exact dates and time of the enforcement period with respect to the
special local regulation in addition to announcement in the Local
Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
    (h) Regulations for specific marine events in paragraph (i) of this
section--(1) USNA Blue Angels Air Show, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation,
a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area
without the permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or
designated Event PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has
designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel
use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels
holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR
chapter I, subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110, and 175.110). Vessels
that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the
Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis
Harbormaster at<PHONE_NUMBER> or email [email protected] to
obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area
applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to
the event date. Applicants will be notified by the COTP Maryland-
National Capital Region or COTP representative regarding status of
applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the
Event PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the
spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for
spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the
official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM when entering the regulated
area. The regulations for this event will restrict access to some of
the anchorage grounds at Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically Middle
Ground Anchorage, South Anchorage, and Naval Anchorage for Small Craft,
listed at 33 CFR 110.159(a)(1) through (4).
    (2) Air Show Baltimore, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation, a vessel
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area without the
permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or Event
PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has designated this
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR chapter I, subchapters
K and T (46 CFR 114.110 and 175.110). Vessels that meet the
requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River
spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
emailing [email protected] to obtain a vessel spectator area
application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no
later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be
notified by the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP
representative regarding status of applications and further
instructions. All vessels shall contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM
channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm
entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow
the instructions issued by on scene official patrol vessels or the
Event PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this
event will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at
33 CFR 110.158, Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically anchorage grounds:
    (i) Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage;
    (ii) Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage;
    (iii) Anchorage No. 3A, general anchorage; and
    (iv) Anchorage No. 3B, general anchorage and
    (v) Anchorage No. 3C, general anchorage.
    (i) Special Local Regulations--Recurring Events Within the Fifth
Coast Guard District by COTP Zone. All coordinates listed reference
Datum NAD 1983. As noted in paragraph (g) of this section, the
enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is
subject to change.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone.

                                           Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1)
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                                                                             Enforcement
              Event                           Regulated area                period(s) \1\           Sponsor
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Ocean City Air Show.............  All navigable waters of the New        One Sunday in        Ocean City, NJ.
                                   Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)     September.
                                   bounded by a line connecting the
                                   following points; latitude
                                   39[deg]15'57'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]35'09'' W, thence northeast
                                   to latitude 39[deg]16'34'' N,
                                   longitude 074[deg]33'54'' W, thence
                                   southeast to latitude 39[deg]16'17''
                                   N, longitude 074[deg]33'29'' W,
                                   thence southwest to latitude
                                   39[deg]15'40'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]34'46'' W, thence northwest
                                   to point of origin, near Ocean City,
                                   NJ.
Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore    All navigable waters of the Atlantic   1. One Saturday and  Offshore
 Grand Prix.                       Ocean in the vicinity of Point         Sunday in May; or    Performance
                                   Pleasant Beach, NJ bounded by a line  2. One Saturday and   Association (OPA)
                                   connecting the following points:       Sunday in June.      and New Jersey
                                   Latitude 40[deg]06'00'' N, longitude                        Offshore Racing
                                   074[deg]01'51'' W, thence east to                           Association.
                                   latitude 40[deg]05'56'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]01'16'' W, thence southwest
                                   to latitude 40[deg]03'34'' N,
                                   longitude 074[deg]01'53'' W, thence
                                   west to latitude 40[deg]03'39'' N,
                                   longitude 74[deg]02'37'' W, thence
                                   north parallel to the shoreline to
                                   the point of origin.
Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air    The waters of the North Atlantic       One consecutive      Atlantic City
 show.                             Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City,      Monday, Tuesday,     Chamber of
                                   New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn    and Wednesday in     Commerce.
                                   between the following points: From a   August.
                                   point along the shoreline at
                                   latitude 39[deg]21'31'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]25'04'' W, thence
                                   southeasterly to latitude
                                   39[deg]21'08'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]24'48'' W, thence
                                   southwesterly to latitude
                                   39[deg]20'16'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]27'17'' W, thence
                                   northwesterly to a point along the
                                   shoreline at latitude 39[deg]20'44''
                                   N, longitude 074[deg]27'31'' W,
                                   thence northeasterly along the
                                   shoreline to latitude 39[deg]21'31''
                                   N, longitude 074[deg]25'04'' W.
Triathlons in Atlantic City.....  All navigable waters of the New        1. One Saturday in   Atlantic City, NJ.
                                   Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)     August; and
                                   bounded by a line connecting the      2. One Sunday in
                                   following points: Latitude             September.
                                   39[deg]21'27.47'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]27'10.31'' W, thence
                                   northeast to latitude 39[deg]21'33''
                                   N, longitude 074[deg]26'57'' W,
                                   thence northwest to latitude
                                   39[deg]21'37'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]27'03'' W, thence southwest
                                   to latitude 39[deg]21'29.88'' N,
                                   longitude 074[deg]27'14.31'' W,
                                   thence south to latitude
                                   39[deg]21'19'' N, longitude
                                   074[deg]27'22'' W, thence east to
                                   latitude 39[deg]21'18.14'' N,
                                   longitude 074[deg]27'19.25'' W,
                                   thence north to point of origin,
                                   near Atlantic City, NJ.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
  In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
  determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
  the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.

    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone.

                                           Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(2)
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                                                                              Enforcement
              Event                            Regulated area                period(s) \1\         Sponsor
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Air Show Baltimore...............  Regulated area: All navigable waters    Biennial, even    Historic Ships in
                                    of the Patapsco River, within an area   years:            Baltimore, Inc.
                                    bounded by a line connecting position  1. The 2nd
                                    latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N, longitude    Thursday in
                                    076[deg]36'30'' W, thence east to       September,
                                    latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N, longitude    following a
                                    076[deg]33'00'' W, thence south to      Friday,
                                    latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N, longitude    Saturday and
                                    076[deg]33'00'' W, thence west to       Sunday; or
                                    latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N, longitude   2. The Thursday,
                                    076[deg]36'30'' W, thence north to      Friday,
                                    point of origin, located between Port   Saturday and
                                    Covington and Seagirt Marine            Sunday before
                                    Terminal, Baltimore, MD.                Columbus Day
                                   Spectator Area: All navigable waters     (observed); or
                                    of Patapsco River located between the  3. The Thursday,
                                    northern boundary defined by a line     Friday,
                                    drawn from the vicinity of North        Saturday and
                                    Locust Point Marine Terminal, Pier 1    Sunday after
                                    thence east to Canton Industrial        Columbus Day
                                    area, Pier 5; the south boundary is     (observed).
                                    defined by a line drawn from vicinity
                                    of Whetstone Point thence east to
                                    Lazaretto Point. This area is located
                                    generally where Northwest Harbor,
                                    East Channel joins Patapsco River,
                                    Fort McHenry Channel, near Fort
                                    McHenry National Monument, Baltimore,
                                    MD. This area is bound by a line to
                                    the north commencing at position
                                    latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]34'46'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 39[deg]16'01'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]34'09'' W, and bound by a
                                    line to the south commencing at
                                    position latitude 39[deg]15'39'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]35'23'' W, thence
                                    east to latitude 39[deg]15'26'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]34'03'' W. This
                                    spectator area is restricted to
                                    certain vessels as described in this
                                    paragraph (i)(2).
Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge..  All navigable waters of Patapsco        1. June 3rd; or   Baltimore Dragon
                                    River, Northwest Harbor, in            2. June 4th; or    Boat Club.
                                    Baltimore, MD, from shoreline to       3. The last
                                    shoreline, within an area bounded on    Saturday or
                                    the east by a line drawn along          Sunday in June.
                                    longitude 076[deg]35'00'' W, and
                                    bounded on the west by a line drawn
                                    along longitude 076[deg]35'47'' W.
Bay Bridge Paddle................  All navigable waters of the Chesapeake  The 1st Saturday  ABC Events, Inc.
                                    Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at       or Sunday in
                                    Sandy Point State Park and between      June.
                                    and adjacent to the spans of the
                                    William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges,
                                    from shoreline to shoreline, bounded
                                    to the north by a line drawn from the
                                    western shoreline at latitude
                                    39[deg]01'05.23'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]23'47.93'' W; thence eastward
                                    to latitude 39[deg]01'02.08'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]22'40.24'' W;
                                    thence southeastward to eastern
                                    shoreline at latitude
                                    38[deg]59'13.70'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]19'58.40'' W; and bounded to
                                    the south by a line drawn parallel
                                    and 500 yards south of the south
                                    bridge span that originates from the
                                    western shoreline at latitude
                                    39[deg]00'17.08'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]24'28.36'' W; thence
                                    southward to latitude
                                    38[deg]59'38.36'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]23'59.67'' W; thence eastward
                                    to latitude 38[deg]59'26.93'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]23'25.53'' W;
                                    thence eastward to the eastern
                                    shoreline at latitude
                                    38[deg]58'40.32'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]20'10.45'' W, located between
                                    Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD.

Cambridge Classic Powerboat Race.  Regulated area: All navigable waters    One weekend (a    Cambridge Power
                                    within Choptank River and Hambrooks     consecutive       Boat Regatta
                                    Bay bounded by a line connecting the    Saturday and      Association.
                                    following coordinates: Commencing at    Sunday) in May.
                                    the shoreline at Long Wharf Park,
                                    Cambridge, MD, at position latitude
                                    38[deg]34'30'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'16'' W; thence east to
                                    latitude 38[deg]34'20'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'46'' W; thence northeast
                                    across the Choptank River along the
                                    Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. (US-
                                    50) Memorial Bridge, at mile 15.5, to
                                    latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]02'52'' W; thence west along
                                    the shoreline to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'38'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'09'' W; thence north and
                                    west along the shoreline to latitude
                                    38[deg]36'42'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'15'' W; thence southwest
                                    across the Choptank River to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'31'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'57'' W; thence west along
                                    the Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
                                    latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]05'17'' W; thence south and
                                    east along the shoreline to and
                                    terminating at the point of origin.
                                    The following locations are within
                                    the regulated area:
                                   Race area: Located within the
                                    navigable waters of Hambrooks Bay and
                                    Choptank River, between Hambrooks Bar
                                    and Great Marsh Point, MD.
                                   Buffer zone: All navigable waters
                                    within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
                                    River (with the exception of the Race
                                    Area designated by the marine event
                                    sponsor) bounded to the north by the
                                    breakwall and continuing along a line
                                    drawn from the east end of breakwall
                                    located at latitude 38[deg]35'27.6''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'50.1'' W,
                                    thence W. southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'17.7'' N longitude
                                    076[deg]04'29''W, thence south to
                                    latitude 38[deg]35'01'' N longitude
                                    076[deg]04'29'' W, thence west to the
                                    shoreline at latitude 38[deg]35'01''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
                                   Spectator area: All navigable waters
                                    of the Choptank River, eastward and
                                    outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall,
                                    thence bounded by a line that
                                    commences at latitude 38[deg]35'28''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'50'' W;
                                    thence northeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'30'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'47'' W; thence southeast
                                    to latitude 38[deg]35'23'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]04'29'' W; thence
                                    southwest to latitude 38[deg]35'19''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'31'' W;
                                    thence northwest to and terminating
                                    at the point of origin.
Catholic Charities Dragon Boat     The navigable waters of the Patapsco    Biennial, even    Associated Catholic
 Races.                             River, within the Inner Harbor, from    years:            Charities, Inc.
                                    shoreline to shoreline, bounded on     1. The 1st
                                    the east by a line drawn along          Saturday in
                                    longitude 076[deg]36'30'' W, located    September; or
                                    at Baltimore, MD.                      2. The 2nd
                                                                            Saturday in
                                                                            September.
Chestertown Tea Party Re-          All navigable waters of the Chester     The Saturday      Chestertown Tea
 enactment.                         River, within a line connecting the     before Memorial   Party Festival,
                                    following positions: Commencing at      Day.              Inc.
                                    latitude 39[deg]12'27'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'46'' W, thence south to
                                    latitude 39[deg]12'19'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'53'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 39[deg]12'16'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'48'' W, thence north to
                                    latitude 39[deg]12'25'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'41'' W, thence west to
                                    point of origin latitude
                                    39[deg]12'27'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'46'' W, located at
                                    Chestertown, MD.
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade  All navigable waters of Spa Creek and   The 2nd Saturday  Eastport Yacht
                                    the Severn River, shoreline to          or Sunday in      Club.
                                    shoreline, bounded on the east by a     December.
                                    line drawn from Triton Light, at
                                    latitude 38[deg]58'53.1'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]28'34.3'' W, thence
                                    southwest to Horn Point, at
                                    38[deg]58'20.9'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]28'27.1'' W, and bounded on
                                    the west by a line drawn along
                                    076[deg]30'00'' W, that crosses the
                                    western end of Spa Creek, at
                                    Annapolis, MD.
Flying Point Park Outboard         Regulated area: All navigable waters    One weekend (a    Carolina Virginia
 Regatta.                           of Bush River and Otter Point Creek,    consecutive       Racing
                                    from shoreline to shoreline, bounded    Saturday and      Association.
                                    to the north by a line drawn from the   Sunday) in May.
                                    western shoreline of the Bush River
                                    at latitude 39[deg]27'15'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]14'39'' W and
                                    thence eastward to the eastern
                                    shoreline of the Bush River at
                                    latitude 39[deg]27'03'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]13'57'' W; and bounded to the
                                    south by the Amtrak Railroad Bridge,
                                    across the Bush River at mile 6.8,
                                    between Perryman, MD and Edgewood,
                                    MD. The following locations are
                                    within the regulated area:
                                   Race area: The area is bounded by a
                                    line commencing at position latitude
                                    39[deg]26'33.1'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'46.8'' W; thence westerly
                                    to latitude 39[deg]26'33.1'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'49.3'' W; thence
                                    northerly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'37.1'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'52.4'' W; thence
                                    northeasterly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'40.0'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'52.5'' W; thence easterly
                                    to latitude 39[deg]26'45.9'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'32.2'' W; thence
                                    southeasterly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'45.3'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'30.0'' W; thence southerly
                                    to latitude 39[deg]26'43.8'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'29.1'' W; thence
                                    southerly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'42.2'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'28.9'' W; thence
                                    southwesterly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'40.8'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'29.3'' W; thence westerly
                                    terminating at point of origin.
                                   Buffer zone: The area surrounds the
                                    entire race area and is bounded by a
                                    line commencing at the shoreline at
                                    Flying Point Park at position
                                    latitude 39[deg]26'31.9'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'32.5'' W; thence
                                    westerly to latitude 39[deg]26'30.5''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]15'52.7'' W;
                                    thence northerly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'39.9'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]16'00.0'' W; thence easterly
                                    to latitude 39[deg]26'51.6'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'26.7'' W; thence
                                    southerly to latitude
                                    39[deg]26'37.0'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'22.5'' W; thence southerly
                                    to latitude 39[deg]26'33.7'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'22.8'' W,
                                    located at the shoreline at Flying
                                    Point Park.
                                   Spectator area: The designated
                                    spectator area is bounded by a line
                                    commencing at position latitude
                                    39[deg]26'39.9'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]15'23.3'' W; thence east to
                                    latitude 39[deg]26'39.6'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'19.4'' W; thence
                                    south to latitude 39[deg]26'36.6'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'18.7'' W; thence
                                    west to latitude 39[deg]26'37.0'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]15'22.5'' W; thence
                                    north to point of origin.

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, The...  All navigable waters of the Chesapeake  The 2nd Sunday    The Great
                                    Bay between and adjacent to the spans   in June.          Chesapeake Bay
                                    of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial                       Swim, Inc.
                                    Bridges from shoreline to shoreline,
                                    bounded to the north by a line drawn
                                    parallel and 500 yards north of the
                                    north bridge span that originates
                                    from the western shoreline at
                                    latitude 39[deg]00'36.6'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]23'55'' W, thence
                                    eastward to the eastern shoreline at
                                    latitude 38[deg]59'14.2'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]19'57.3'' W; and
                                    bounded to the south by a line drawn
                                    parallel and 500 yards south of the
                                    south bridge span that originates
                                    from the western shoreline at
                                    latitude 39[deg]00'18.4'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]24'28.2'' W, thence
                                    eastward to the eastern shoreline at
                                    latitude 38[deg]58'39.2'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]20'8.8'' W.
Maryland Freedom Swim............  All navigable waters of the Choptank    1. The 2nd        TCR Event
                                    River, from shoreline to shoreline,     Saturday or       Management.
                                    within an area bounded on the east by   Sunday in May;
                                    a line drawn from latitude              or
                                    38[deg]35'14.2'' N, longitude          2. The 3rd
                                    076[deg]02'33.0'' W, thence south to    Saturday or
                                    latitude 38[deg]34'08.3'' N,            Sunday in May;
                                    longitude 076[deg]03'36.2'' W, and      or
                                    bounded on the west by a line drawn    3. The 4th
                                    from latitude 38[deg]35'32.7'' N,       Saturday or
                                    longitude 076[deg]02'58.3'' W, thence   Sunday in May;
                                    south to latitude 38[deg]34'24.7'' N,   or
                                    longitude 076[deg]04'01.3'' W,         4. The last
                                    located at Cambridge, MD.               Saturday or
                                                                            Sunday in May.
MRE Tug of War, The..............  The navigable waters of Spa Creek from  1. The last       The Maritime
                                    shoreline to shoreline, extending 400   Saturday in       Republic of
                                    feet from either side of a rope         October; or       Eastport.
                                    spanning Spa Creek from a position at  2. The 1st
                                    latitude 38[deg]58'36'' N, longitude    Saturday in
                                    076[deg]29'04.7'' W at Annapolis City   November; or
                                    Dock, thence to a position at          3. The 2nd
                                    latitude 38[deg]58'25'' N, longitude    Saturday in
                                    076[deg]28'52.4'' W, at Eastport, MD    November.
                                    shoreline, near the foot of 2nd
                                    Street.
NAS Patuxent River Air Expo......  All navigable waters of lower Patuxent  1. The Thursday,  NAS Patuxent River.
                                    River, near Solomons, MD, located       Friday,
                                    between Fishing Point and base of       Saturday and
                                    break wall marking the entrance to      Sunday before
                                    East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air        Memorial Day
                                    Station Patuxent River (adjacent to     (observed); or
                                    approach for runway 14), within an     2. The Thursday,
                                    area bounded by a line commencing       Friday,
                                    near the shoreline at latitude          Saturday and
                                    38[deg]17'39'' N, longitude             Sunday after
                                    076[deg]25'47'' W, thence northwest     Memorial Day
                                    to latitude 38[deg]17'47'' N,           (observed); or
                                    longitude 076[deg]26'00'' W, thence    3. The Thursday,
                                    northeast to latitude 38[deg]18'09''    Friday,
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]25'40'' W,         Saturday and
                                    thence southeast to latitude            Sunday before
                                    38[deg]18'00'' N, longitude             Labor Day
                                    076[deg]25'25'' W, located near the     (observed); or
                                    shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station    4. The Thursday,
                                    Patuxent River, MD. All navigable       Friday,
                                    waters of Chesapeake Bay, located       Saturday and
                                    approximately 500 yards north of        Sunday after
                                    break wall marking entrance to          Labor Day
                                    Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air         (observed).
                                    Station Patuxent River (adjacent to
                                    approach for runway 32), within an
                                    area bounded by a line commencing
                                    near the shoreline at latitude
                                    38[deg]16'53.9'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]23'29.2'' W, thence southeast
                                    to latitude 38[deg]16'40'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]23'05'' W, thence
                                    southwest to latitude 38[deg]16'19''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]23'25'' W,
                                    thence northwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'30.4'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]23'44.9'' W, located near the
                                    shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station
                                    Patuxent River, MD.
Ocean City Air Show..............  All navigable waters of the North       1. The 1st        Town of Ocean City,
                                    Atlantic Ocean within an area bounded   consecutive       MD.
                                    by the following coordinates:           Thursday,
                                    Commencing at a point near the          Friday,
                                    shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street,   Saturday, and
                                    Ocean City, MD, latitude                Sunday in June;
                                    38[deg]21'48.8'' N, longitude           or
                                    075[deg]04'10'' W, thence eastward to  2. The 2nd
                                    latitude 38[deg]21'32'' N, longitude    consecutive
                                    075[deg]03'12'' W, thence south to      Thursday,
                                    latitude 38[deg]19'22.7'' N,            Friday,
                                    longitude 075[deg]04'09.5'' W, thence   Saturday, and
                                    west to latitude 38[deg]19'38.5'' N,    Sunday in June;
                                    longitude 075[deg]05'05.4'' W, thence   or
                                    north along the shoreline to point of  3. The 3rd
                                    origin, located adjacent to Ocean       consecutive
                                    City, MD.                               Thursday,
                                                                            Friday,
                                                                            Saturday, and
                                                                            Sunday in June.
Ocean City Offshore Grand Prix...  Regulated area: All navigable waters    1. The 1st        Offshore Powerboat
                                    of North Atlantic Ocean bounded by      Sunday in May;    Association.
                                    the following coordinates: Commencing   or
                                    at a point near the shoreline at       2. The 2nd
                                    position latitude 38[deg]21'42'' N,     Sunday in May;
                                    longitude 075[deg]04'11'' W; thence     or
                                    east to latitude 38[deg]21'33'' N,     3. The 2nd
                                    longitude 075[deg]03'10'' W; thence     Sunday in
                                    southwest to latitude 38[deg]19'25''    September; or
                                    N, longitude 075[deg]04'02'' W;        4. The 3rd
                                    thence west to the shoreline at         Sunday in
                                    latitude 38[deg]19'35'' N, longitude    September; or
                                    075[deg]05'02'' W, at Ocean City, MD.  5. The 4th
                                    The following locations are within      Sunday in
                                    the regulated area:                     September; or
                                   Race area: The area is bounded by a     6. The last
                                    line commencing at latitude             Sunday in
                                    38[deg]19'46.85'' N, longitude          September.
                                    075[deg]04'43.28'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 38[deg]19'44.23'' N,
                                    longitude 075[deg]04'29.89'' W,
                                    thence north and parallel to the
                                    Ocean City, MD shoreline to latitude
                                    38[deg]21'23.24'' N, longitude
                                    075[deg]03'48.87'' W, thence west to
                                    latitude 38[deg]21'25.12'' N,
                                    longitude 075[deg]04'02.45'' W,
                                    thence south and parallel to the
                                    Ocean City, MD shoreline to the point
                                    of origin.
                                   Buffer zone: The area is 500 yards in
                                    all directions surrounding the ``Race
                                    area'' and is bounded by a line
                                    commencing at a point near the
                                    shoreline at latitude 38[deg]19'35''
                                    N, longitude 075[deg]05'02'' W,
                                    thence east to latitude
                                    38[deg]19'28'' N, longitude
                                    075[deg]04'17'' W, thence north and
                                    parallel to Ocean City, MD shoreline
                                    to latitude 38[deg]21'35'' N,
                                    longitude 075[deg]03'24'' W, thence
                                    west to the shoreline at latitude
                                    38[deg]21'42'' N, longitude
                                    075[deg]04'11'' W, thence south along
                                    the Ocean City, MD shoreline to the
                                    point of origin.
                                   Spectator area: The area is bounded by
                                    a line commencing at latitude
                                    38[deg]19'40'' N, longitude
                                    075[deg]04'12'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 38[deg]19'37'' N, longitude
                                    075[deg]03'59'' W, thence northeast
                                    and parallel to the Ocean City, MD
                                    shoreline to latitude 38[deg]21'17''
                                    N, longitude 075[deg]03'17'' W,
                                    thence west to latitude
                                    38[deg]21'20'' N, longitude
                                    075[deg]03'31'' W, thence southwest
                                    and parallel to Ocean City, MD
                                    shoreline to the point of origin.

Oxford Funathlon Swim............  The navigable waters of the Tred Avon   1. The 1st        Charcot Marie Tooth
                                    River from shoreline to shoreline,      Saturday or       Association and
                                    within an area bounded on the east by   Sunday in June;   Therapies for
                                    a line drawn from latitude              or                Inherited
                                    38[deg]42'25'' N, longitude            2. The 2nd         Neuropathies.
                                    076[deg]10'45'' W, thence south to      Saturday or
                                    latitude 38[deg]41'37'' N, longitude    Sunday in June;
                                    076[deg]10'26'' W, and bounded on the   or
                                    west by a line drawn from latitude     3. The 3rd
                                    38[deg]41'58'' N, longitude             Saturday or
                                    076[deg]11'04'' W, thence south to      Sunday in June.
                                    latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]10'49'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 38[deg]41'25'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]10'30'' W, located between
                                    Bellevue, MD, and Oxford, MD.
Rock Hall and Waterman's           The navigable waters of Rock Hall       1. The Saturday   Kinetic
 Triathlon Swims.                   Harbor from shoreline to shoreline,     and Sunday        Multisports, LLC.
                                    bounded by a line drawn from latitude   after Memorial
                                    39[deg]07'58.9'' N, longitude           Day (observed);
                                    076[deg]15'02'' W, thence southeast     and
                                    and parallel along the harbor          2. The 1st
                                    breakwall to latitude                   Saturday and
                                    39[deg]07'50.1'' N, longitude           Sunday in
                                    076[deg]14'41.7'' W, located at Rock    October.
                                    Hall, MD.
Southern Maryland Boat Club        Regulated area: All navigable waters    Summer:           Southern Maryland
 Summer and Fall Regattas.          of Breton Bay and McIntosh Run,        1. July 4th; or    Boat Club.
                                    immediately adjacent to Leonardtown,   2. The last
                                    MD shoreline, from shoreline to        Saturday and
                                    shoreline, within an area bounded to    Sunday of July;
                                    the east by a line drawn along         Fall:
                                    latitude-38[deg]16'43'' N, and         1. The 1st
                                    bounded to the west by a line drawn     Saturday and
                                    along longitude 076[deg]38'30'' W,      Sunday in
                                    located at Leonardtown, MD. The         October; or
                                    following locations are within the     2. The 2nd
                                    regulated area:                         Saturday and
                                   Race area: The area is bounded by a      Sunday in
                                    line commencing at position latitude    October.
                                    38[deg]17'09.78'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]38'22.71'' W, thence
                                    southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'58.62'' N, , longitude
                                    076[deg]37'50.91'' W, thence
                                    southwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'51.89'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'55.82'' W, thence
                                    northwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]17'05.44'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]38'27.20'' W, thence
                                    northeast to point of origin.
                                   Buffer zone: The area is approximately
                                    125 yards in all directions
                                    surrounding the ``Race area'' and is
                                    bounded by a line commencing at the
                                    shoreline west of Leonardtown Wharf
                                    Park at position latitude
                                    38[deg]17'13.80'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]38'24.72'' W, thence
                                    southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'58.61'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'44.29'' W, thence
                                    southwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'46.35'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'52.54'' W, thence
                                    northwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'58.78'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]38'26.63'' W, thence north to
                                    latitude 38[deg]17'07.50'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]38'30.00'' W,
                                    thence northeast to point of origin.
                                   Spectator areas: Northeast Spectator
                                    Fleet Area: The area is bounded by a
                                    line commencing at position latitude
                                    38[deg]16'59.10'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'45.60'' W, thence
                                    northeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]17'01.76'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'43.71'' W, thence
                                    southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'59.23'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'37.25'' W, thence
                                    southwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'53.32'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'40.85'' W, thence
                                    northwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'55.48'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'46.39'' W, thence
                                    northeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'58.61'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'44.29'' W, thence
                                    northwest to point of origin.
                                   Southeast Spectator Fleet Area: The
                                    area is bounded by a line commencing
                                    at Buzzard Point at position latitude
                                    38[deg]16'47.20'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'54.80'' W, thence south to
                                    latitude 38[deg]16'43.30'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]37'55.20'' W,
                                    thence east to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'43.20'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]37'47.80'' W, thence north to
                                    latitude 38[deg]16'44.80'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]37'48.20'' W,
                                    thence northwest to point of origin.
                                   South Spectator Fleet Area: The area
                                    is bounded by a line commencing at
                                    position latitude 38[deg]16'55.36''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]38'17.26'' W,
                                    thence southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'50.39'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]38'03.69'' W, thence south to
                                    latitude 38[deg]16'48.87'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]38'03.68'' W,
                                    thence northwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]16'53.82'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]38'17.28'' W, thence north to
                                    point of origin.
Thunder on the Choptank..........  Regulated area: All navigable waters    1. The 3rd        Kent Narrows Racing
                                    within Choptank River and Hambrooks     Saturday and      Association.
                                    Bay bounded by a line connecting the    Sunday in July;
                                    following coordinates: Commencing at    or
                                    the shoreline at Long Wharf Park,      2. The 4th
                                    Cambridge, MD, at position latitude     Saturday and
                                    38[deg]34'30'' N, longitude             Sunday in July;
                                    076[deg]04'16'' W; thence east to       or
                                    latitude 38[deg]34'20'' N, longitude   3. The last
                                    076[deg]03'46'' W; thence northeast     Saturday and
                                    across the Choptank River along the     Sunday in July.
                                    Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. (US-
                                    50) Memorial Bridge, at mile 15.5, to
                                    latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]02'52'' W; thence west along
                                    the shoreline to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'38'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]03'09'' W; thence north and
                                    west along the shoreline to latitude
                                    38[deg]36'42'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'15'' W; thence southwest
                                    across the Choptank River to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'31'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'57'' W; thence west along
                                    the Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
                                    latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]05'17'' W; thence south and
                                    east along the shoreline to and
                                    terminating at the point of origin.
                                    The following locations are within
                                    the regulated area:
                                   Race Area: Located within the
                                    navigable waters of Hambrooks Bay and
                                    Choptank River, between Hambrooks Bar
                                    and Great Marsh Point, MD.
                                   Buffer zone: All navigable waters
                                    within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
                                    River (with the exception of the Race
                                    Area designated by the marine event
                                    sponsor) bound to the north by the
                                    breakwall and continuing along a line
                                    drawn from the east end of breakwall
                                    located at latitude 38[deg]35'27.6''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'50.1'' W;
                                    thence southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'17.7'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'29'' W; thence south to
                                    latitude 38[deg]35'01'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'29'' W; thence west to the
                                    shoreline at latitude 38[deg]35'01''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
                                   Spectator area: All navigable waters
                                    of the Choptank River, eastward and
                                    outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall,
                                    thence bound by line that commences
                                    at latitude 38[deg]35'28'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]04'50'' W; thence
                                    northeast to latitude 38[deg]35'30''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]04'47'' W;
                                    thence southeast to latitude
                                    38[deg]35'23'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]04'29'' W; thence southwest
                                    to latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]04'31'' W; thence
                                    northwest to and terminating at the
                                    point of origin.

USNA Blue Angels Air Show........  Regulated area: All navigable waters    The Tuesday and   U.S. Naval Academy.
                                    of the Severn River, from shoreline     Wednesday
                                    to shoreline, bounded to the            before Memorial
                                    northwest by a line drawn along the     Day (observed).
                                    U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The
                                    regulated area is bounded to the
                                    southeast by a line drawn from U.S.
                                    Naval Academy Light at latitude
                                    38[deg]58'39.5'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]28'49'' W, thence southeast
                                    to a point 1500 yards ESE of Chinks
                                    Point, MD at latitude 38[deg]57'41''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]27'36'' W,
                                    thence northeast to Greenbury Point
                                    at latitude 38[deg]58'27.7'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]27'16.4'' W. The
                                    following location is within the
                                    regulated area:
                                   Spectator area: All navigable waters
                                    of the Severn River bounded by a line
                                    commencing at latitude
                                    38[deg]58'38.2'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]27'56.9'' W, thence southeast
                                    to latitude 38[deg]58'24.9'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]27'47.6'' W, thence
                                    west to latitude 38[deg]58'22.3'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]27'54.5'' W, thence
                                    northwest to latitude
                                    38[deg]58'28.3'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]28'11'' W, thence east to
                                    point of origin. This area is located
                                    generally in the center portion of
                                    Middle Ground Anchorage, Severn
                                    River, MD. This spectator area is
                                    restricted to certain vessels as
                                    described in paragraph (i)(1) of this
                                    section.
USNA Crew Races..................  All navigable waters of the Severn      The 3rd Saturday  U.S. Naval Academy.
                                    River, from shoreline to shoreline,     and Sunday in
                                    bounded to the northwest by a line      April; and the
                                    drawn from the south shoreline at       4th Saturday
                                    latitude 39[deg]00'58'' N, longitude    and Sunday in
                                    076[deg]31'32'' W, thence to the        April; and the
                                    north shoreline at latitude             last Saturday
                                    39[deg]01'11'' N, longitude             and Sunday in
                                    076[deg]31'10'' W. The regulated area   April; and
                                    is bounded to the southeast by a line   every Saturday
                                    drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light     and Sunday in
                                    at latitude 38[deg]58'39.5'' N,         May.
                                    longitude 076[deg]28'49'' W, thence
                                    easterly to Carr Point, MD at
                                    latitude 38[deg]58'58'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]27'41'' W.
USNA Safety at Sea Seminar.......  All navigable waters of the Severn      1. The 4th        U.S. Naval Academy.
                                    River, from shoreline to shoreline,     Saturday in
                                    bounded to the northwest by the Naval   March; or
                                    Academy (SR-450) Bridge and bounded    2. The last
                                    to the southeast by a line drawn from   Saturday in
                                    Triton Light at latitude                March; or
                                    38[deg]58'53.0'' N, longitude          3. The 1st
                                    076[deg]28'34.4'' W, thence easterly    Saturday in
                                    to Carr Point, MD at latitude           April.
                                    38[deg]58'58.7'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]27'38.9'' W.
Washington, DC Dragon Boat         All navigable waters of the Upper       1. The 3rd        Taiwan--U.S.
 Festival.                          Potomac River, Washington, DC, from     Saturday and      Cultural
                                    shoreline to shoreline, bounded         Sunday in May;    Association.
                                    upstream by the Francis Scott Key       or
                                    Bridge and downstream by the           2. The 2nd
                                    Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at   Saturday and
                                    Georgetown, Washington, DC.             Sunday in June;
                                                                            or
                                                                           3. The 3rd
                                                                            Saturday and
                                                                            Sunday in June.
Washington's Crossing: Swim        All navigable waters of the Potomac     The 1st Sunday    Wave One Swimming.
 Across the Potomac.                River, encompassed by a line            in June.
                                    connecting the following points,
                                    beginning at Jones Point Park, VA,
                                    shoreline at latitude 38[deg]47'35''
                                    N, longitude 077[deg]02'22'' W,
                                    thence east along the northern extent
                                    of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-495/
                                    I-95) Bridge, at mile 103.8, to the
                                    Rosilie Island shoreline at latitude
                                    38[deg]47'36'' N, longitude
                                    077[deg]01'32'' W, thence south along
                                    the Maryland shoreline to latitude
                                    38[deg]46'52'' N, longitude
                                    077[deg]01'13'' W, at National
                                    Harbor, MD shoreline, thence west
                                    across the Potomac River to the
                                    George Washington Memorial Parkway
                                    highway overpass and Cameron Run
                                    shoreline at latitude 38[deg]47'23''
                                    N, longitude 077[deg]03'03'' W,
                                    thence north along the Virginia
                                    shoreline to the point of origin.
Washington DC Sharkfest Swim.....  All navigable waters of the Upper       1. The 3rd        Enviro-Sports
                                    Potomac River, within an area bounded   Saturday or       Productions Inc.
                                    by a line connecting the following      Sunday in June;
                                    points: From the Rosilie Island         or
                                    shoreline at latitude                  2. The 4th
                                    38[deg]47'30.30'' N, longitude          Saturday or
                                    077[deg]01'26.70'' W, thence west to    Sunday in June;
                                    latitude 38[deg]47'30.00'' N,           or
                                    longitude 077[deg]01'37.30'' W,        3. The last
                                    thence south to latitude                Saturday or
                                    38[deg]47'08.20'' N, longitude          Sunday in June.
                                    077[deg]01'37.30'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 38[deg]47'09.00'' N,
                                    longitude 077[deg]01'09.20'' W,
                                    thence southeast along the pier to
                                    latitude 38[deg]47'06.30'' N,
                                    longitude 077[deg]01'02.50'' W,
                                    thence north along the shoreline and
                                    west along the southern extent of the
                                    Woodrow Wilson (I-95/I-495) Memorial
                                    Bridge and south and west along the
                                    shoreline to the point of origin,
                                    located at National Harbor, MD.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
  In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
  determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
  the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.

    (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--COTP Zone.

                                           Table 3 to Paragraph (i)(3)
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                                                                            Enforcement \1\
              Event                            Regulated area                  period(s)           Sponsor
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Blackbeard Festival, Battle of     Regulated area: The navigable waters    1. Last Friday,   City of Hampton.
 Hampton.                           of Sunset Creek and Hampton River       Saturday and
                                    shoreline to shoreline bounded to the   Sunday in May;
                                    north by the I-64 Bridge over the       or The 1st
                                    Hampton River and bounded to the        Friday,
                                    south by a line drawn from Hampton      Saturday and
                                    River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945),      Sunday in June;
                                    located at latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N,   and
                                    longitude 076[deg]20'24'' W, thence    2. The 3rd
                                    west across the Hampton River to        Friday,
                                    finger pier at Bluewater Yacht          Saturday and
                                    Center, located at latitude             Sunday in
                                    37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude             October; or 4th
                                    076[deg]20'28'' W. The following        Friday,
                                    locations are within the regulated      Saturday and
                                    area:                                   Sunday in
                                   Spectator areas: Area A: Located in      October.
                                    the upper reaches of the Hampton
                                    River, bounded to the south by a line
                                    drawn from the western shoreline at
                                    latitude 37[deg]01'46.6'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]20'21.3'' W, thence
                                    east across the river to latitude
                                    37[deg]01'42.6'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]20'12.3'' W, and bounded to
                                    the north by the I-64 Bridge over the
                                    Hampton River. The anchorage area
                                    will be marked by orange buoys.
                                   Area B: Located along the eastern side
                                    of the Hampton River channel, south
                                    of the route 60/143 bridge and Joy's
                                    Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline
                                    that fronts the Riverside Health
                                    Center. Bounded by the shoreline and
                                    a line drawn between the following
                                    points: latitude 37[deg]01'27.6'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]20'23.1'' W, thence
                                    south to latitude 37[deg]01'22.9'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]20'26.1'' W. The
                                    anchorage area will be marked by
                                    orange buoys.
Cock Island Race.................  The navigable waters of the Elizabeth   1. The 2nd        Portsmouth Boat
                                    River and its branches from shoreline   Saturday in       Club & City of
                                    to shoreline, bounded to the            June; or          Portsmouth, VA.
                                    northwest by a line drawn across the   2. The 3rd
                                    Port Norfolk Reach section of the       Saturday in
                                    Elizabeth River between the northern    June.
                                    corner of the landing at Hospital
                                    Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude
                                    36[deg]50'51.6'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'07.9'' W and the north
                                    corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring
                                    Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue
                                    located at latitude 36[deg]51'00.3''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]17'51'' W;
                                    bounded on the southwest by a line
                                    drawn from the southern corner of the
                                    landing at Hospital Point,
                                    Portsmouth, VA, at latitude
                                    36[deg]50'50.9'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'07.7'' W, to the northern
                                    end of the eastern most pier at the
                                    Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina,
                                    located at latitude 36[deg]50'33.6''
                                    N, longitude 076[deg]17'54.1'' W;
                                    bounded to the south by a line drawn
                                    across the Lower Reach of the
                                    Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
                                    River, between the Portsmouth
                                    Lightship Museum located at the foot
                                    of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth,
                                    VA at latitude 36[deg]50'13.2'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]17'44.8'' W, and
                                    the northwest corner of the Norfolk
                                    Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley
                                    Plant, Pier No. 1, located at
                                    latitude 36[deg]50'08.8'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]17'37.5'' W; and
                                    bounded to the southeast by the
                                    Berkley Bridge which crosses the
                                    Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River
                                    between Berkley at latitude
                                    36[deg]50'21.5'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]17'14.5'' W, and Norfolk at
                                    latitude 36[deg]50'35'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]17'10'' W.
Hampton Cup Regatta..............  Regulated area: All navigable waters    1. The 1st        Hampton Cup Regatta
                                    of Mill Creek, adjacent and north of    consecutive       Boat Club.
                                    Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA. The           Friday,
                                    regulated area includes the following   Saturday, and
                                    areas:                                  Sunday in
                                   Race area: All navigable waters within   August; or
                                    the following boundaries: To the       2. the 2nd
                                    north, a line drawn along latitude      consecutive
                                    37[deg]01'03'' N, to the east a line    Friday,
                                    drawn along longitude 076[deg]18'30''   Saturday and
                                    W, to the south a line drawn parallel   Sunday in
                                    with the Fort Monroe shoreline, and     August; and
                                    west boundary is parallel with the     3. The 4th
                                    Route 258--East Mercury Boulevard       Saturday and
                                    Bridge--causeway. The following         Sunday in
                                    locations are within the regulated      September.
                                    area:
                                   Buffer zone A: All navigable waters
                                    bounded by a line connecting the
                                    following points: Latitude
                                    37[deg]00'43'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'54'' W, thence north along
                                    the causeway to latitude
                                    37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'52'' W, thence southwest
                                    to latitude 37[deg]01'00'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]18'54'' W, thence
                                    south to Route 143 causeway at
                                    latitude 37[deg]00'44'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'58'' W, thence east along
                                    the shoreline to point of origin.
                                   Buffer zone B: All navigable waters
                                    bounded by a line connecting the
                                    following points: latitude
                                    37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'49'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'23'' W, thence south to
                                    latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'23'' W, thence west to
                                    latitude 37[deg]00'33'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'30'' W, thence north to
                                    latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'30'' W, thence west to
                                    latitude 37[deg]01'03'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'49'' W, thence north to
                                    point of origin.
                                   Spectator area: All navigable waters
                                    bounded by a line connecting the
                                    following points: latitude
                                    37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'23'' W, thence east to
                                    latitude 37[deg]01'08'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'14'' W, thence south to
                                    latitude 37[deg]00'54'' N, longitude
                                    076[deg]18'14'' W, thence southwest
                                    to latitude 37[deg]00'37'' N,
                                    longitude 076[deg]18'23'' W, thence
                                    north to point of origin.
Mattaponi Drag Boat Race.........  Regulated area: All navigable waters    1. The 3rd        Mattaponi Volunteer
                                    of Mattaponi River immediately          Saturday and      Rescue Squad and
                                    adjacent to Rainbow Acres Campground,   Sunday in June;   Dive Team.
                                    King and Queen County, VA. The          or