[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26992-27011]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12112]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Parts 100 and 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0064]
RIN 1625-AA08, AA00

Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine
Events and Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Interim final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending its special local regulations and
safety zones established for recurring marine events and fireworks
displays that take place within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of
responsibility. This interim final rule revises the listing of events
that informs the public of regularly scheduled marine parades,
regattas, other organized water events, and fireworks displays that
require additional safety measures provided by regulations. This
interim final rule updates the list of recurring marine events with
revisions to include additional events, change of date(s), and removal
of events that no longer take place in the Fifth Coast Guard District.
When these regulations are enforced, certain restrictions are placed on
marine traffic in specified areas. This rulemaking project promotes
efficiency by eliminating the need to produce a separate rule for each
individual recurring event and serves to provide notice of the known
recurring events requiring a special local regulation or safety zone
throughout the year. This rule also removes regulations that are no
longer effective or required.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 13, 2017.
For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from the
date the rule was signed, May 31, 2017, until June 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0064 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 Dennis Sens, Fifth Coast Guard District Office of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Public Participation and Comments

    The Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking on April
6, 2017 (82 FR 16746). The public comment period for this NPRM closed
on Monday, May 8, 2017; no comments were received.
    Documents mentioned in this Interim Final Rule as being available
in the docket, and all public comments, will be in our online docket at
http://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that Web
site's instructions.

III. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Tables in the CFR that list annual and recurring special local
regulations

and safety zones for marine events and fireworks displays within Fifth
Coast Guard District area of responsibility (AOR) are published under
33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, respectively. These Tables were last
amended September 14, 2016, through a previous rulemaking (81 FR 63075)
that generated no adverse comments.
    Publishing these regulatory updates in a single rulemaking promotes
administrative efficiency and reduces costs involved in producing a
separate rule for each individual recurring event. This rulemaking
action also provides the public with notice through publication in the
Federal Register of future recurring marine events and fireworks
displays and their accompanying regulations, special local regulations,
and safety zones. This rule provides separate tables for each Coast
Guard Sector within the Fifth Coast Guard District.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), an agency may make a rule effective less
than 30 days from publication of a final notice in the Federal Register
when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are
impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. The
Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective
less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register; it would
be impracticable and contrary to the public interest to delay the
effective date of this rulemaking regarding implementation of the new
and revised special local regulations and safety zones. Immediate
implementation is required because the special local regulations and
safety zones must be established to protect the public from the dangers
associated with these scheduled activities. Despite the immediate
effective date of this final action, the public has been afforded
reasonable time to prepare for the effective date of this rulemaking.
These events are planned by the local communities where they take
place, and accordingly, the public has received advanced notification
of these upcoming events through local media outlets in addition to
notification by the Coast Guard through publication of the NPRM. The
provisions of this interim final rule which disestablish existing
special local regulations and safety zones are effectively immediately
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(1), as they relieve a restriction.
    This interim rule is effective upon signature. This rule is
prepared to provide the most up to date list of recurring marine
events, special local regulations and safety zones. These recurring
events are noticed to the public through local community media outlets
and by event planners in conjunction with the communities in which they
take place.

IV. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard issues this rulemaking under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231; 33 U.S.C. 1233; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and
160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. The Coast
Guard has determined that potential hazards associated with marine
events and fireworks displays that take place on and over navigable
waters will be a safety concern for persons or vessels in the vicinity
of these events. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of
persons and vessels on the navigable waters in the safety zone before,
during, and after the scheduled marine event.
    The current lists of annual and recurring special local regulations
and safety zones for marine events and fireworks displays within the
Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility (AOR) are published
under 33 CFR 100.501 and 165.506, respectively. This interim rule will
add to, remove from, and amend 33 CFR 100.501 and 33 CFR 165.506 to
create a comprehensive list of recurring marine events and fireworks
displays requiring special local regulations and safety zones.

V. Discussion of the Rule

Special Local Regulations

    This rule adds 3 new special local regulations for marine events,
removes 1 regulation and revises 6 previously established regulations
for marine events listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501. Other than
changes to the dates and locations of certain events, the other
provisions in 33 CFR 100.501 remain unchanged.
    The Coast Guard revises regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by adding 3
new special local regulations. The special local regulations are listed
in Table 1, including reference by section as printed in the Table to
Sec.  100.501.

                                 Table 1
         [Special local regulated areas added to 33 CFR 100.501]
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    Table to Sec.   100.501  section                 Location
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1. (b.) 9..............................  Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Bay
                                          Bridge, MD.
2. (c.) 10.............................  James River, Midlothian, VA.
3. (d.) 4..............................  Masonboro Inlet, Banks channel,
                                          Motts channel, Wrightsville
                                          Beach, NC.
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    The Coast Guard amends the regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 by
disestablishing the special local regulation previously listed in
section (b.) of Table to 100.501; marine event--Maryland Swim for Life,
Chester River, MD. The basis for removal of this marine event from
regulatory enforcement includes limited vessel traffic in the area of
the event, close proximity to shore, and shallow water depths.
    This rule revises 6 preexisting special local regulations that
involve change to marine event date(s) and/or coordinates. These events
are listed in Table 2, with reference by section as printed in the
Table to Sec.  100.501.

                                 Table 2
      [Changes to special local regulation date(s) and coordinates]
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                                                         Revision (date/
    Table to Sec.   100.501            Location           coordinates)
------------section-----------------------------------------------------
1. (b.) 2.....................  Severn River, MD......  dates.
2. (b.) 6.....................  Upper Potomac River,    dates.
                                 Washington, DC.
3. (b.) 18....................  Patuxent River,         coordinates.
                                 Solomons, MD.
4. (b.) 19....................  North Atlantic Ocean,   dates.
                                 Ocean City, MD.
5. (b.) 21....................  Hambrooks Bay,          dates.
                                 Choptank River, MD.
6. (c.) 6.....................  Mill Creek, Hampton,    dates.
                                 VA.
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    Based on the nature of marine events, the large numbers of
participants and spectators, and the event locations, 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 injury or
death resulting from near or actual contact among participant vessels
and spectator vessels or mariners traversing through the regulated
area. 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 Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The
designated ``Patrol Commander'' includes a Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on
their behalf. On-scene patrol commanders may be augmented by local,
State, or Federal officials authorized to act in support of the Coast
Guard.

Safety Zones

    This rule revises 12 previously established safety zones and
removes 6 safety zones listed in the Table to Sec.  165.506. Other than
changes to the dates of certain safety zones, the other provisions in
33 CFR 165.506 remain unchanged.
    The Coast Guard proposed to add eight new safety zones in the
previously published Notice of proposed rulemaking on April 6, 2017 (82
FR 16746). The NPRM also proposed to revise the coordinates described
by latitude and longitude for the center point of 3 previously
established safety zones. Both the new and revised safety zones
proposed for 33 CFR 165.506 have been temporarily postponed and are not
included in this interim final rule. This action was necessary to
ensure compliance with environmental review and policy requirements
established under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Upon
completion of NEPA environmental analysis and review, the previously
proposed safety zones may be included in a future revision to 33 CFR
165.506.
    The rule revises 12 preexisting safety zones that involve changes
to event date(s). These revised safety zones are shown in Table 3, with
reference by section as printed in the Table to Sec.  165.506.

                                 Table 3
            [Changes to safety zone date(s) and coordinates]
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    Table to Sec.   165.506            Location          Revision (date)
------------Section-----------------------------------------------------
1. (b.) 1.....................  Upper Potomac River,    dates.
                                 Washington channel,
                                 Washington, DC.
2. (b.) 6.....................  Baltimore Inner         dates.
                                 Harbor, Patapsco
                                 River, MD.
3. (b.) 7.....................  Baltimore Inner         dates.
                                 Harbor, Patapsco
                                 River, MD.
4. (b.) 9.....................  Patuxent River,         dates.
                                 Solomons Island, MD.
5. (b.) 10....................  Chesapeake Bay,         dates.
                                 Chesapeake Beach, MD.
6. (b.) 13....................  Potomac River,          dates.
                                 National Harbor, MD.
7. (b.) 22....................  Isle of Wight Bay,      dates.
                                 Ocean City, MD.
8. (b.) 24....................  Baltimore Inner         dates.
                                 Harbor, Patapsco
                                 River, MD.
9. (c.) 5.....................  Chesapeake Bay,         dates.
                                 Norfolk, VA.
10. (c.) 8....................  John H. Kerr            dates.
                                 Reservoir,
                                 Clarksville, VA.
11. (c.) 23...................  Elizabeth River         dates.
                                 Eastern Branch,
                                 Norfolk, VA.
12. (d.) 15...................  Atlantic Intracoastal   dates.
                                 Waterway, Swansboro,
                                 NC.
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    The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 165.506 by
disestablishing the following 6 safety zones listed in Table 4.

                                 Table 4
               [Safety Zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
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           Date(s)                   Event            Regulated Area
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1. May--last Saturday; July    Fireworks         Potomac River, Charles
 4th.                           display.          County, MD; vicinity
                                                  east of Mount Vernon
                                                  Estate.
2. October--1st Saturday.....  Fireworks         Dukeharts Channel,
                                display.          Potomac River, MD.
3. July 4th..................  Fireworks         Edenton Bay, Edenton,
                                display.          NC.
4. July 4th..................  Fireworks         Pantego Creek,
                                display.          Belhaven, NC.
5. May--3rd Saturday.........  Fireworks         Pasquotank River,
                                display.          Elizabeth City, NC.
6. October--2nd Saturday.....  Fireworks         Atlantic Intracoastal
                                display.          Waterway, Bogue Inlet,
                                                  Swansboro, NC.
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    Each year, organizations in the Fifth Coast Guard District sponsor
fireworks displays in the same general location and time period. Each
event uses a barge or an on-shore site near the shoreline as the
fireworks launch platform. A safety zone is used to control vessel
movement within a specified distance surrounding the launch platforms
to ensure the safety of persons and property. Coast Guard personnel on
scene may allow boaters within the safety zone if conditions permit.
    The enforcement period for these safety zones is from 5:30 p.m. to
1 a.m. local time. However, vessels may enter, remain in, or transit
through these safety zones during this time frame if authorized by the
COTP or designated Coast Guard patrol commander on scene, as provided
for in 33 CFR 165.23. This rule provides for the safety of life on
navigable waters during the events. The regulatory text we are
proposing appears at the end of this document.

Temporary Regulations

    The Coast Guard amends regulations at 33 CFR 100.501 and 33 CFR
165.506 by removing the following 5 temporary

sections listed in Table 5. These temporary sections are no longer
effective but continue to appear in the CFR.

                                 Table 5
  [Special local regulated areas removed from 33 CFR 100.501 and safety
                   zones removed from 33 CFR 165.506]
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        Temporary section              Citation       Regulation expired
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1. 33 CFR Sec.   100.35T-05-0276  77 FR 39630, July   July 8, 2012.
                                   5, 2012.
2. 33 CFR Sec.   100.35T-05-0482  77 FR 47520,        September 29,
                                   August 9, 2012.     2012.
3. 33 CFR Sec.   165.T05-0330...  78 FR 56611,        October 4, 2013.
                                   September 13,
                                   2013.
4. 33 CFR Sec.   165.T05-0495...  78 FR 39601, July   July 5, 2013.
                                   2, 2013.
5. 33 CFR Sec.   165.T05-0723...  79 FR 51490,        September 26,
                                   August 29, 2014.    2014.
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    The Coast Guard is removing 33 CFR 165.540 that was previously
established to facilitate a large multi-year dredging project in the
coastal Cape Fear River area. This project was completed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors and accordingly a safety
zone is no longer required for this purpose.

VI. 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. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of
quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing
rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated
a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866.
Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the short amount
of time that vessels will be restricted from regulated areas and the
small size of these areas that are usually positioned away from high
vessel traffic zones. Generally, vessels would not be precluded from
getting underway, or mooring at any piers or marinas currently located
in the vicinity of the regulated areas. Advance notifications would
also be made to the local maritime community by issuance of Local
Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine information
and facsimile broadcasts 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 regulated areas and safety zones
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 special local regulated area or safety zone may be small
entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A above, this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner
or operator.
    These special local regulated areas and 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 event participants and
spectators. The enforcement period will be short in duration and, in
many of the areas, vessels can transit safely around the regulated
area. Generally, permission to enter, remain in, or transit through
these regulated areas during the enforcement may be given, when deemed
safe to do so by the Coast Guard patrol commander on scene. Before the
enforcement period, we will issue maritime advisories widely.
    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
contact 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. If you believe this
rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact
the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

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
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, 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 organized marine events on the navigable waters of
the United States. Some marine 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. The category of water activities includes but is not
limited to sail boat regattas, boat parades, power boat racing,
swimming events, crew racing, and sail board racing. This section of
the rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
34(h) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, as the
appropriate environmental analysis is contained in the permitting for
the events. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this
determination and a Record of Environmental Consideration are not
required for this section of the rule.
    This rule involves implementation of regulations at 33 CFR part 165
that establish safety zones on navigable waters of the United States
for fireworks events. These safety zones are enforced for the duration
of fireworks display events. The fireworks are generally launched from
either a floating barge platform or immediately adjacent to navigable
waters of the United States. The category of activities includes
fireworks launched from barges or at the shoreline that generally rely
on the use of navigable waters as a safety buffer. Fireworks displays
may introduce potential hazards such as accidental discharge of
fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers or other
debris. This section of the rule is categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD. A Record of Environmental Consideration (REC)
supporting this determination is available in the docket where
indicated in the ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact 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

33 CFR Part 100

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

33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.

Sec.  100.35T05-0276  [Removed]

0
2. Remove Sec.  100.35T05-0276.

Sec.  100.35T05-0482  [Removed]

0
3. Remove Sec.  100.35T05-0482.

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4. Revise Sec.  100.501 to read as follows:

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

    This section applies to the marine events listed in the Table to
Sec.  100.501. These regulations will be effective annually, for the
duration of each event listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501. Annual
notice of the exact dates and times 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.
    (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is 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.
    (2) Official patrol. 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.
    (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the
event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
    (4) Regulated area. An area where Special local regulations apply
to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays,
rivers and, oceans. Regulated areas include all 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.
    (b) Marine event patrol. The Coast Guard will assign a marine event
patrol, as described in Sec.  100.40, to each regulated event listed in
the table. Additionally, a PATCOM will be assigned to oversee the
patrol. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM
Channel 16. The 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. Only designated
marine event participants and their vessels and official patrol vessels
are authorized to enter the regulated area.

    (c) Special local regulations. (1) Controls on vessel movement. The
PATCOM or designated marine event patrol may forbid and control the
movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or
signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall
immediately comply with the 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. The
operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall:
    (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any
Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.
    (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Official Patrol.
    (iii) Vessel operators may request permission to enter and transit
through a regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 16.
When authorized to transit through the regulated area, vessels shall
proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake near the race course or marine event area.
    (3) Race area. This is an area described by a line bound by
coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the
boundary of a race area within the regulated area defined by this part.
Only event sponsor designated participants or designated participating
vessels and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area.
Persons or vessel operators may request authorization to enter and
transit through the regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM
Channel 16.
    (4) Spectator area. This is an area described by a line bound by
coordinates provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the
boundary of a spectator area within the regulated area defined by this
part. Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they
remain within a designated spectator area. All spectator vessels shall
be anchored or operate at a No Wake Speed within the designated
spectator area. On scene designated PATCOM representatives will direct
spectator vessels to the spectator area. Spectators shall contact the
PATCOM to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If
permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the
regulated area at safe speed and without loitering.
    (5) Buffer area. This is a neutral zone that surrounds the
perimeter of a Race Area or Marine Event Area within the regulated area
described by this part. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize
potential collision conflicts with marine event participants or race
boats and spectator vessels or nearby transiting vessels. This zone
provides separation between a Race Area or Marine Event Area and a
specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in the
vicinity of the Special local regulated area for marine event.
    (6) Designated spectator area. Spectators are only allowed inside
the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area.
Spectators shall contact the PATCOM to request permission to either
enter the Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If
permission is granted, spectators may enter the Spectator Area or must
pass directly through the regulated area as instructed by PATCOM at
safe speed and without loitering.
    (d) 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 Hampton Roads--Captain of the Port Zone,
Norfolk, Virginia:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone
North Carolina:<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (e) Application for marine events. The application requirements of
Sec.  100.15 of this part apply to all marine events listed in the
Table to Sec.  100.501. 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.
    (f) Enforcement periods. The enforcement periods for each of the
Special local regulations listed in the Table to Sec.  100.501 of this
section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would
remain the same or nearly the same total amount of time as stated in
its table. 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 by publishing a Notice of
Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as issuing a Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.
    (g) Regulations for specific marine events. (1) Marine event: (b.)
7, U.S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show. Severn River spectator
area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel may not
anchor or maintain station within the spectator area described in Table
to 100.501 (b.) 7 without the permission of the Captain of the Port or
designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port 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 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_ADDRESS>to obtain a vessel spectator area
application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no
later than 7 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be
notified by the Captain of the Port or representative regarding status
of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the
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
PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event
will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR
110.159, Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically (2) Middle Ground
Anchorage, (3) South Anchorage, and (4) Naval Anchorage for Small
Craft.
    (2) Marine event: (b.) 23, Baltimore Air Show. Patapsco River
spectator area; except for a vessel in an emergency situation, a vessel
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area described in
Table to 100.501 (b.) 23 without the permission of the Captain of the
Port or designated PATCOM. The Captain of the Port 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 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_ADDRESS>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 Captain of the Port or
representative regarding status of applications and further
instructions. All vessels shall contact the 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 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. 3 Upper, general anchorage; and
    (iv) Anchorage No. 3 Lower, general anchorage.

                                             Table to Sec.   100.501
                [All coordinates listed in the Table to Sec.   100.501 Reference Datum NAD 1983.]
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                                                                                Location/special local
   No./enforcement period(s) \1\              Event                  Sponsor               regulation area
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                                 (a.) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
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1. June--1st Sunday                  Atlantic County Day at  Atlantic County, New    The waters of Great Egg
                                      the Bay.                Jersey.                 Harbor Bay, adjacent to
                                                                                Somers Point, New Jersey,
                                                                                bounded by a line drawn
                                                                                along the following
                                                                                boundaries: The area is
                                                                                bounded to the north by
                                                                                the shoreline along John
                                                                                F. Kennedy Park and Somers
                                                                                Point, New Jersey; bounded
                                                                                to the east by the State
                                                                                Route 52 bridge; bounded
                                                                                to the south by a line
                                                                                that runs along latitude
                                                                                39[deg]18'00'' N., and
                                                                                bounded to the west by a
                                                                                line that runs along
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]37'00''
                                                                                W.
2. May--3rd Sunday; September--3rd   Annual Escape from      Escape from Fort        All waters of the Delaware
 Saturday                             Fort Delaware           Delaware Triathlon,     River between Pea Patch
                                      Triathlon.              Inc.                    Island and Delaware City,
                                                                                Delaware, bounded by a
                                                                                line connecting the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]36'35.7'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                075[deg]35'25.6'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]34'57.3''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]33'23.1'' W.,
                                                                                thence southwest to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]34'11.9''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]34'28.6'' W.,
                                                                                thence northwest to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]35'52.4''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]36'33.9'' W.,
                                                                                thence to point of origin.
3. June--last Saturday               Westville Parade of     Borough of Westville    All waters of Big Timber
                                      Lights.                 and Westville Power     Creek in Westville, New
                                                              Boat.                   Jersey from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline bounded on the
                                                                                south from the Route 130
                                                                                Bridge and to the north by
                                                                                the entrance of the
                                                                                Delaware River.
4. June--4th Sunday                  OPA Atlantic City       Offshore Performance    Regulated enforcement area--
                                      Grand Prix.             Assn. (OPA).            All waters of the North
                                                                                Atlantic Ocean encompassed
                                                                                within the following
                                                                                areas:
                                                                                Race area: All waters of
                                                                                the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'31'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]24'45''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]21'08''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'32'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'21'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'04.6'' W.,
                                                                                thence northwest to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]20'45.6''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'11.6'' W.,
                                                                                thence northeast parallel
                                                                                to shoreline to point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                                Buffer area: All waters of
                                                                                the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'46'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]24'35''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]21'06''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'06'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'06'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]27'20''
                                                                                W., thence northwest to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]20'40.6''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'31.5''W.,
                                                                                thence northeast along the
                                                                                shoreline to point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                                Spectator area: All waters
                                                                                of the North Atlantic
                                                                                Ocean bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'05.6 N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                074[deg]24'05.8'' W.,
                                                                                thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]20'52.1'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                074[deg]23'53.9'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]19'51.6''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'16.2'' W.,
                                                                                thence northwest to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]20'05.6''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]27'20'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to point of
                                                                                origin.
5. July--on or about July 4th        U.S. holiday            City of Philadelphia..  The waters of the Delaware
                                      celebrations.                                   River, adjacent to
                                                                                Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                Camden, NJ, from shoreline
                                                                                to shoreline, bounded on
                                                                                the south by the Walt
                                                                                Whitman Bridge and bounded
                                                                                on the north by the
                                                                                Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
6. August--2nd Friday, Saturday and  Point Pleasant OPA/NJ   Offshore Performance    Regulated enforcement area--
 Sunday                               Offshore Grand Prix.    Association (OPA) and   All waters of the North
                                                              New Jersey Offshore     Atlantic Ocean encompassed
                                                              Racing Assn.            within the following
                                                                                areas:
                                                                                Race area: All waters of
                                                                                the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]59'41'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]03'20''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]59'28''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'15'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]56'41'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'55''
                                                                                W., thence west to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]56'45''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]03'52'' W., thence
                                                                                north parallel to
                                                                                shoreline to point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                                Buffer area: All waters of
                                                                                the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                40[deg]00'00'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]03'31''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]59'41''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'00'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]56'28'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'43''
                                                                                W., thence west to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]56'31''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]04'10'' W., thence
                                                                                north along the shoreline
                                                                                to point of origin.

                                                                                Spectator area: All waters
                                                                                of the North Atlantic
                                                                                Ocean bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]59'41'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]01'59''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]59'39''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'48'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]56'27'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'29''
                                                                                W., thence west to
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]56'28''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'43'' W., thence
                                                                                north to point of origin.
7. May--3rd weekend, Saturday and    New Jersey Offshore     Offshore Performance    Regulated enforcement area--
 Sunday                               Grand Prix.             Assn. & New Jersey      All waters of the North
                                                              Offshore Racing Assn.   Atlantic Ocean encompassed
                                                                                within the following
                                                                                areas:
                                                                                Race area: All waters of
                                                                                the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                40[deg]05'40'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]01'59''
                                                                                W., thence southeast to
                                                                                latitude 40[deg]05'34''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'40'' W., thence
                                                                                south to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]03'54'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'07''
                                                                                W., thence west to
                                                                                latitude 40[deg]03'56''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'24'' W., thence
                                                                                north and parallel to
                                                                                shoreline to point of
                                                                                origin.
                                                                                Buffer area: All waters of
                                                                                the North Atlantic Ocean
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                40[deg]05'55'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'02''
                                                                                W., thence southeast to
                                                                                latitude 40[deg]05'44''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'28'' W., thence
                                                                                south to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]02'01''
                                                                                W., thence west to
                                                                                latitude 40[deg]03'44''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'36'' W., thence
                                                                                north along the shoreline
                                                                                to point of origin.
                                                                                Spectator area: All waters
                                                                                of the North Atlantic
                                                                                Ocean bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Latitude
                                                                                40[deg]05'44'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]01'27''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 40[deg]05'42''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]01'20'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                40[deg]03'42'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]01'55''
                                                                                W., thence west to
                                                                                latitude 40[deg]03'42''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                074[deg]02'01'' W., thence
                                                                                north to point of origin.
8. August--3rd Tuesday and           Thunder Over the        Atlantic City Chamber   The waters of the North
 Wednesday                            Boardwalk Air show.     of Commerce.            Atlantic Ocean, adjacent
                                                                                to Atlantic City, New
                                                                                Jersey, bounded by a line
                                                                                drawn between the
                                                                                following points: From a
                                                                                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.
9. October--1st Monday (Columbus     U.S. holiday            City of Philadelphia..  The waters of the Delaware
 Day)                                 celebrations.                                   River, adjacent to
                                                                                Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                Camden, NJ, from shoreline
                                                                                to shoreline, bounded on
                                                                                the south by the Walt
                                                                                Whitman Bridge and bounded
                                                                                on the north by the
                                                                                Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
10. December 31st (New Year's Eve)   U.S. holiday            City of Philadelphia..  The waters of the Delaware
                                      celebrations.                                   River, adjacent to
                                                                                Philadelphia, PA and
                                                                                Camden, NJ, from shoreline
                                                                                to shoreline, bounded on
                                                                                the south by the Walt
                                                                                Whitman Bridge and bounded
                                                                                on the north by the
                                                                                Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
11. September--2nd, 3rd or 4th       Ocean City Air Show...  Ocean City, NJ........  All waters of the New
 Sunday                                                                               Jersey Intracoastal
                                                                                Waterway (ICW) 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.
12. June--4th Sunday and August--    Atlantic City           Atlantic City, NJ.....  All waters of the New
 2nd or 3rd Sunday. September--2nd    International                                   Jersey Intracoastal
 or 3rd Saturday and Sunday           Triathlon.                                      Waterway (ICW) bounded by
                                                                                a line connecting the
                                                                                following points: Latitude
                                                                                39[deg]21'20'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 074[deg]27'18''
                                                                                W., thence northeast to
                                                                                latitude 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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                       (b.) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--COTP Zone
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1. March--4th or last Saturday; or   USNA Safety at Sea      U.S. Naval Academy....  All waters of the Severn
 April--1st Saturday                  Seminar.                                        River from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded to the
                                                                                northwest by the Naval
                                                                                Academy (SR-450) Bridge
                                                                                and bounded to the
                                                                                southeast by a line drawn
                                                                                from Triton Light at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]58'53.0''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'34.4'' W.,
                                                                                thence easterly to Carr
                                                                                Point, MD at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'58.7'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                076[deg]27'38.9'' W.
2. April--3rd, 4th and last          USNA Crew Races.......  U.S. Naval Academy....  All waters of the Severn
 Saturday and Sunday, and May--                                                       River from shoreline to
 every Saturday and Sunday                                                            shoreline, bounded to the
                                                                                northwest by a line drawn
                                                                                from the south shoreline
                                                                                at latitude 39[deg]00'58''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]31'32'' W., thence
                                                                                to the north shoreline at
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]01'11''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]31'10'' W. 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 easterly to
                                                                                Carr Point, MD at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'58'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]27'41''
                                                                                W.

3. July--3rd, 4th or last Saturday,  Middle River Dinghy     Norris Trust            The waters of Middle River,
 or Sunday                            Poker Run.              Foundation.             from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, within an area
                                                                                bounded to the north by a
                                                                                line drawn along latitude
                                                                                39[deg]19'33'' N., and
                                                                                bounded to the south by a
                                                                                line drawn from latitude
                                                                                39[deg]17'24.4'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'53.3'' W.,
                                                                                thence east to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]18'06.4'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'10.9'' W.,
                                                                                including all western
                                                                                tributaries that join
                                                                                Middle River, including
                                                                                Dark Head Creek, Hopkins
                                                                                Creek, Norman Creek,
                                                                                Hogpen Creek and Sue
                                                                                Creek, located in
                                                                                Baltimore County, at
                                                                                Essex, MD.
4. May--1st Sunday                   Nanticoke River Swim    Nanticoke River Swim    All waters of the Nanticoke
                                      and Triathlon.          and Triathlon, Inc.     River, including Bivalve
                                                                                Channel and Bivalve
                                                                                Harbor, bounded by a line
                                                                                drawn from a point on the
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]18'38.8'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                075[deg]53'31.8'' W.,
                                                                                thence westerly to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]18'39.8''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]55'00'' W., thence
                                                                                northeasterly to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]19'57.7'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                075[deg]53'47.7'' W.,
                                                                                thence easterly to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]19'42.3''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]52'59.4'' W.
5. May--the Saturday before          Chestertown Tea Party   Chestertown Tea Party   All waters of the Chester
 Memorial Day                         Re-enactment.           Festival.               River, within a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                positions: Commencing at
                                                                                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.
6. May--3rd Friday, Saturday and     Washington, DC Dragon   Taiwan--U.S. Cultural   The waters of the Upper
 Sunday. June--2nd or 3rd Friday,     Boat Festival.          Association.            Potomac River, Washington,
 Saturday and Sunday                                                                  DC, from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded
                                                                                upstream by the Francis
                                                                                Scott Key Bridge and
                                                                                downstream by the
                                                                                Roosevelt Memorial Bridge,
                                                                                located at Georgetown,
                                                                                Washington, DC.
7. May--Tuesday and Wednesday        USNA Blue Angels Air    U.S. Naval Academy....  All waters of the Severn
 before Memorial Day (observed)       Show.                                           River from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded to the
                                                                                northwest by a line drawn
                                                                                along the 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.
                                                                                Spectator area: All 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
                                                                                Sec.   100.501 paragraph
                                                                                (g)(1).
8. June--2nd Sunday                  The Great Chesapeake    The Great Chesapeake    The waters of the
                                      Bay Swim.               Bay Swim, Inc.          Chesapeake Bay between 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 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.
9. April--last Saturday or Sunday    Bay Bridge Paddle.....  ABC Events, Inc.......  The waters of the
                                                                                Chesapeake Bay between 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 parallel and
                                                                                500 yards north of the
                                                                                north bridge span that
                                                                                originates from the
                                                                                western shoreline at
                                                                                latitude 39[deg]00'36''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]23'05'' W., thence
                                                                                eastward to eastern
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]59'14'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]20'00''
                                                                                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]00'16''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]24'30'' W., thence
                                                                                eastward to eastern
                                                                                shoreline at latitude
                                                                                38[deg]58'38'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]20'06''
                                                                                W., located between Sandy
                                                                                Point and Kent Island, MD.
10. June--last Saturday and Sunday   Bo Bowman Memorial--    Carolina Virginia       Regulated enforcement area--
 or July--2nd Saturday and Sunday     Sharptown Regatta.      Racing Assn.            All waters of the
                                                                                Nanticoke River
                                                                                encompassed within the
                                                                                following areas:
                                                                                Race area: All waters of
                                                                                the Nanticoke River
                                                                                commencing at a point at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]33'02''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'44'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'03'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]42'45''
                                                                                W., thence southwest to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]32'46''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'08'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'45'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]43'07''
                                                                                W., thence northeast to
                                                                                the point of origin.

                                                                                Race boat/participant
                                                                                access area: Located
                                                                                southwest and down river
                                                                                from the race area. From
                                                                                shoreline to shoreline and
                                                                                bound by a line commencing
                                                                                at latitude 38[deg]32'37''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'14'' W., thence
                                                                                northwest across the river
                                                                                to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'41.5'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'19.3'' W.,
                                                                                thence northeast to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]32'46''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'14'' W., thence
                                                                                southeast along the Route
                                                                                313 bridge to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'41.7'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'08.2'' W.,
                                                                                thence southwest to point
                                                                                of origin.
                                                                                Buffer area: All waters of
                                                                                the Nanticoke River
                                                                                bounded by a line
                                                                                connecting the following
                                                                                points: Commencing at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]33'02''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'39'' W., thence
                                                                                southwest to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]32'42'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]43'07''
                                                                                W., thence northwest to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]32'47''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]43'13'' W., thence
                                                                                northeast to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'07.5'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 75[deg]42'46''
                                                                                W., thence southwest to
                                                                                the point of origin.
                                                                                Spectator area: All waters
                                                                                of the Nanticoke River
                                                                                bounded by the following
                                                                                points: Located northeast
                                                                                and up-river from the race
                                                                                area. From shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline and bound by a
                                                                                line commencing at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]33'08.5''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'33.6'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeasterly along
                                                                                the shoreline to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'02'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 075[deg]42'39''
                                                                                W., thence across the
                                                                                river northwest to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]33'07.4''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'46'' W., thence
                                                                                the northeast along the
                                                                                shoreline to latitude
                                                                                38[deg]33'13'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                075[deg]42'41.5'' W.,
                                                                                thence southeast across
                                                                                the river to point of
                                                                                origin.
11. May/June--Saturday and Sunday    Rock Hall and           Kinetic Endeavors, LLC  The waters of Rock Hall
 after Memorial Day (observed); and   Waterman's Triathlon                            Harbor from shoreline to
 October--1st Saturday and Sunday     Swims.                                          shoreline, bounded by a
                                                                                line drawn from latitude
                                                                                39[deg]07'58.9'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]15'02''
                                                                                W., thence southeast and
                                                                                parallel along the harbor
                                                                                breakwall to latitude
                                                                                39[deg]07'50.1'' N.,
                                                                                longitude
                                                                                076[deg]14'41.7'' W.,
                                                                                located at Rock Hall, MD.
12. September--2nd Saturday or the   Catholic Charities      Associated Catholic     The waters of the Patapsco
 Saturday after Labor Day.            Dragon Boat Races.      Charities, Inc.         River, within the Inner
 (biennial, even years)                                                               Harbor, from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, bounded on the
                                                                                east by a line drawn along
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]36'30''
                                                                                W., located at Baltimore,
                                                                                MD.
13. June--3rd, 4th or last Saturday  Baltimore Dragon Boat   Baltimore Dragon Boat   The waters of Patapsco
 or Sunday                            Challenge.              Club.                   River, Northwest Harbor,
                                                                                in Baltimore, MD, from
                                                                                shoreline to shoreline,
                                                                                within an area bounded on
                                                                                the east by a line drawn
                                                                                along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]35'00'' W. and
                                                                                bounded on the west by a
                                                                                line drawn along longitude
                                                                                076[deg]36'42'' W.
14. May--2nd, 3rd 4th or last        Oxford-Bellevue         Enviro-Sports           The waters of the Tred Avon
 Saturday or Sunday. June--1st, 2nd   Sharkfest Swim.         Productions Inc.        River from shoreline to
 or 3rd Saturday or Sunday                                                            shoreline, within an area
                                                                                bounded on the east by a
                                                                                line drawn from latitude
                                                                                38[deg]42'25'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]10 '45''
                                                                                W., thence south to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]41'37''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]10'26'' W., and
                                                                                bounded on the west by a
                                                                                line drawn from latitude
                                                                                38[deg]41'58'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 076[deg]11'04''
                                                                                W., thence south to
                                                                                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 at Oxford, MD.
15. June--1st Sunday                 Washington's Crossing:  Wave One Swimming.....  The waters of the Potomac
                                      Swim Across the                                 River, from shoreline to
                                      Potomac.                                        shoreline, bounded to the
                                                                                north by a line drawn that
                                                                                originates at Jones Point
                                                                                Park, VA at the west
                                                                                shoreline latitude
                                                                                38[deg]47'35'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]02'22''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]47'12''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]00'58'' W., at
                                                                                east shoreline near
                                                                                National Harbor, MD. The
                                                                                regulated area is bounded
                                                                                to the south by a line
                                                                                drawn originating at
                                                                                George Washington Memorial
                                                                                Parkway highway overpass
                                                                                and Cameron Run, west
                                                                                shoreline latitude
                                                                                38[deg]47'23'' N.,
                                                                                longitude 077[deg]03'03''
                                                                                W., thence east to
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]46'52''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                077[deg]01'13'' W., at
                                                                                east shoreline near
                                                                                National Harbor, MD.
16. October--last Saturday; or       The MRE Tug of War....  Maritime Republic of    The waters of Spa Creek
 November--1st or 2nd Saturday                                Eastport.               from shoreline to
                                                                                shoreline, extending 400
                                                                                feet from either side of a
                                                                                rope spanning Spa Creek
                                                                                from a position at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]58'36''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]29'04.7'' W. at
                                                                                Annapolis City Dock,
                                                                                thence to a position at
                                                                                latitude 38[deg]58'25''
                                                                                N., longitude
                                                                                076[deg]28'52.4'' W., at
                                                                                Eastport, MD shoreline,
                                                                                near the foot of 2nd
                                                                                Street.
17. December--2nd Saturday or        Eastport Yacht Club     Eastport Yacht Club...  All waters of Spa Creek and
 Sunday                               Lights Parade.                                  the Severn River,
                                                                                shoreline to shoreline,
                                                                                bounded on the east by a
                                                                                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