[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 105 (Thursday, June 3, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29711-29725]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11570]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

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

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

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the regulations for
recurring marine events that take place within the Fifth Coast Guard
District area of responsibility. We invite your comments on this
rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before July 6, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2020- 0332 using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Mr. Jerry Barnes, Fifth Coast Guard
District Office of Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
757-398-6230<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
Event PATCOM Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Fifth Coast Guard District puts in place recurring special
local regulations to ensure public safety for marine events that take
place either on or over the navigable waters of the United States
within the Fifth Coast Guard District area of responsibility as defined
at 33 CFR part 3, subpart 3.25. These recurring special local
regulations are found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 33 CFR
100.501 and that section's respective table. The Coast Guard regularly
updates these regulations. They were last substantively amended June
13, 2017. The Fifth Coast Guard District is proposing to revise these
regulations for improved clarity, to correspond with current Coast
Guard operating policies for marine events, to update existing events,
add new events, and remove events that no longer require additional
safety measures. Based on the nature of marine events, large numbers of
participants and spectators, and event locations, the events listed in
the table to 33 CFR 100.501 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 non-participant
vessels or mariners traversing through the regulated area. In order to
protect the safety of all waterway users including event participants
and non-participants, this rule would establish special local
regulations for the time and location of each marine event.
    The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of persons,
vessels, and the navigable waters within close proximity to recurring
marine events before, during, and after the scheduled events. The Coast
Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041.
The Secretary has delegated ports and waterways authority, with certain
reservations not applicable here, to the Commandant via DHS Delegation
No. 0170.1(II)(70). The Commandant has further delegated these
authorities within the Coast Guard as described in 33 CFR 1.05-1

III. Discussion of Proposed Rule

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

    We are proposing several stylistic and formatting changes to update
33 CFR 100.501, and associated tables, to provide greater clarity and
remove potential ambiguities. We are also proposing to make revisions
to reflect current Coast Guard marine event policy.
     Plain language edits, such as switching from passive to
active voice and more clearly stating the enforcement period for each
event.
     Writing regulatory requirements and definitions in the
singular rather than the plural, where appropriate.
     Listing definitions and the events by COTP Zone in
alphabetical order.
     Reformatting the table entries so that they all have
similar formatting (there are currently discrepancies in how similar
entries are formatted).
     Separating the special local regulations for each COTP
Zone into their own tables.
     Amending the name and location for Sector Virginia to
Portsmouth, VA, where the command center is located and to change the
phone number for Sector North Carolina.
    Additionally, we are proposing to consolidate all defined terms
into a single paragraph, paragraph (b) of Sec.  100.501, and list them
in alphabetical order. Currently the defined terms ``buffer area'',
``race area'', and ``spectator area'' appear in the

regulatory requirements in 33 CFR 100.501(c) rather than with the
definitions. These definitions would be moved to the definition section
and put into alphabetical order. Regulatory requirements for these
areas will remain in the regulatory requirements portion of the
regulation.
    We would change the defined term of ``buffer area'' to ``buffer
zone'' to comport with the more common usage. The definition would be
revised to reflect that it may sometimes be appropriate to have a
buffer zone event if there is not a spectator area within the regulated
area.
    We would change the defined term ``Coast Guard Patrol Commander''
to ``Event Patrol Commander'' or ``Event PATCOM'' in alignment with
updated local policy. The underlying associated definition would remain
the same: A Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has
been designated by the COTP to act on their behalf.
    We would change the defined term of ``official patrol'' to
``official patrol vessel or official patrol'' in alignment with updated
local policy. The text of the definition would remain unchanged except
for some additional text at the end to allow the Event PATCOM to be
augmented by local, state, or Federal officials authorized to act in
support of the Coast Guard in accordance with local agreements. This
revision enhances the resources available to the COTP to ensure the
safety and security of the public during these events.
    We are proposing to remove the defined term ``spectator'' and add
in its place definitions for ``participant'' and ``non-participant''.
This wording change better reflects who is actually present in and near
regulated areas and how the Coast Guard regulates their activities.

Delegation of Authority for Determination of Requirement for a Marine
Patrol

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

Updates to Recurring Events Table

    This proposed rule would add 7 new special local regulations for
recurring marine events, revise 12 previously established regulations
for recurring marine events, and remove 14 recurring events listed in
Sec.  100.501 for the reasons provided in the table. The revised events
and the new events would be required to comply with the requirements in
33 CFR 100.501.

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

                                                                          b. The 3rd
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in
                                                                           October; or.
                                                                          c. The 4th
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in
                                                                           October; or.
                                                                          d. The last
                                                                           Saturday and
                                                                           Sunday in October.
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* The enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change in accordance
  with 33 CFR 100.501(f).

         Table 2--Substantive Changes to Existing Recurring Special Local Regulations in 33 CFR 1000.501
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                                                                            Revision (date/
           USCG sector                   Event             Location          coordinates)      Reason for change
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Sector Delaware Bay-- COTP Zone.  Point Pleasant OPA/ Atlantic Ocean,     dates and           Coordinates
                                   NJ Offshore Grand   Point Pleasant,     coordinates.        updated to
                                   Prix.               NJ.                                     reflect accurate
                                                                                course location
                                                                                to improve public
                                                                                safety.
                                                                                Event date
                                                                                updated.
                                  Thunder Over the    Atlantic Ocean,     dates.............  Event date
                                   Boardwalk Air       Atlantic City, NJ.                      updated.
                                   show.
                                  Ocean City........  Intracoastal        dates.............  Event date
                                  Air Show..........   Waterway, Ocean                         updated.
                                                       City, NJ.
                                  Triathlons in       Intracoastal        Event name/dates    Coordinates
                                   Atlantic City.      Waterway,           and coordinates.    updated with new
                                                       Atlantic City, NJ.                      course layout to
                                                                                ensure public
                                                                                safety.
                                                                                Event name and
                                                                                date updated.
Maryland-National Capital         Washington, DC      Upper Potomac, DC.  dates.............  Event date
 Region-- COTP Zone.               Dragon Boat                                                 updated.
                                   Festival.
                                  Bay Bridge Paddle.  Chesapeake Bay,     dates and           Coordinates
                                                       Sandy Point Park,   coordinates.        updated to
                                                       MD.                                     reflect course
                                                                                layout change.
                                                                                Zone increased to
                                                                                improve public
                                                                                safety.
                                                                                Event date
                                                                                updated.
                                  Catholic Charities  Patapsco, River,    dates.............  Event date
                                   Dragon Boat Races.  MD.                                     updated.
                                  Baltimore Dragon    Patuxent River, MD  coordinates.......  Coordinates
                                   Boat Challenge.                                             updated to reduce
                                                                                excessive size
                                                                                with no impact on
                                                                                public safety.
                                  Ocean City Grand    North Atlantic      dates and           Coordinates
                                   Prix.               Ocean, Ocean        coordinates.        updated with new
                                                       City, MD.                               course layout to
                                                                                ensure public
                                                                                safety
                                                                                Event date
                                                                                updated.
                                  Cambridge Classic   Choptank River and  dates and           Regulated area is
                                   Powerboat Race.     Hambrooks Bay, MD.  coordinates.        increased to
                                                                                prevent hazards
                                                                                within the event
                                                                                area and ensure
                                                                                public safety.
                                                                                Change includes
                                                                                minor changes to
                                                                                coordinates for
                                                                                buffer and
                                                                                spectator areas.
                                                                                Event date
                                                                                updated.
                                  Southern Maryland   Breton Bay, MD....  Event name and      Coordinates
                                   Boat Club Summer                        dates.              updated with new
                                   Regatta and Bash                                            course layout at
                                   on the Bay                                                  sponsor's
                                   Regatta.                                                    request.
                                                                                Event name and
                                                                                date updated.
                                  NAS Patuxent River  Patuxent River, MD  dates.............  Event dates
                                   Air Expo.                                                   updated.
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                  Table 3--Special Local Regulations To Be Removed from Table to 33 CFR 100.501
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          USCG Sector *                  Event              Date(s)         Regulated area    Reason for removal
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Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone..  Atlantic County     June--1st Sunday..  Great Egg Harbor    Event no longer
                                   Day at the Bay.                         Bay, NJ.            held.
                                  Annual Escape from  May--3rd Sunday;    Delaware River, DE  Event no longer
                                   Fort Delaware       September--3rd                          held.
                                   Triathlon.          Saturday.
                                  Westville Parade    June--last          Big Timber Creek,   Event no longer
                                   of Lights.          Saturday.           NJ.                 held.
                                  OPA Atlantic City   June--4th Sunday..  Atlantic Ocean,     Event no longer
                                   Grand Prix.                             Atlantic City, NJ.  held.
                                  U.S. Holiday        July--on or about   Delaware River,     Removing special
                                   celebrations.       July 4th.           Philadelphia, PA.   local regulated
                                                                                area and
                                                                                deferring to
                                                                                safety zone for
                                                                                this event;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
                                  New Jersey          May--3rd weekend..  Atlantic Ocean, NJ  Event no longer
                                   Offshore Grand                                              held.
                                   Prix.
                                  U.S. Holiday        October--1st        Delaware River,     Removing special
                                   Celebrations.       Monday.             Philadelphia, PA.   local regulated
                                                                                area and
                                                                                deferring to
                                                                                safety zone for
                                                                                this event;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
                                  U.S. Holiday        December 31st.....  Delaware River,     Removing special
                                   Celebrations.                           Philadelphia, PA.   local regulated
                                                                                area and
                                                                                deferring to
                                                                                safety zone for
                                                                                this event;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
Sector Maryland-National Capital  Middle River        July--3rd, 4th, or  Middle River, MD..  Event no longer
 Region-- COTP Zone.               Dinghy Poker Run.   last Saturday or                        held.
                                                       Sunday.

                                  Nanticoke River     May--1st Sunday...  Nanticoke Rivers,   Removing special
                                   Swim and                                MD.                 local regulations
                                   Triathlon.                                                  and deferring to
                                                                                navigation safety
                                                                                regulations;
                                                                                removal does not
                                                                                negatively impact
                                                                                public safety.
                                  Bo Bowman           June--last          Nanticoke River,    Event is held
                                   Memorial--Sharpto   Saturday and        MD.                 infrequently and
                                   wn Regatta.         Sunday or July--                        thereby removed
                                                       2nd Saturday or                         from this list of
                                                       Sunday.                                 recurring marine
                                                                                events.
                                  Oxford- Bellevue    May--2nd, 3rd, 4th  Tred Avon River,    Event no longer
                                   Sharkfest Swim.     or last Saturday    MD.                 held.
                                                       or Sunday.
Sector Virginia-- COTP Zone.....  RRBA Spring Radar   June--last          Rappahannock        Event no longer
                                   Shootout.           Saturday or July--  River, Layton, VA.  held.
                                                       1st Saturday.
                                  Hampton Bay Days..  September--1st      Sunset Creek and    Event no longer
                                                       Friday, Saturday    Hampton River, VA.  held.
                                                       and Sunday or 2nd
                                                       Friday, Saturday
                                                       and Sunday.
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* The addition of this column is to clarify the COTP zone and make clear to the reader where the change occur
  geographically.

    The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this
document.

IV. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this proposed 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 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This NPRM has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771. 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 Safety Information or Security Bulletins so mariners
can adjust their plans accordingly. Notifications to the public for
most events will typically be made by local newspapers, radio and TV
stations. The Coast Guard anticipates that these special local
regulated areas 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 certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would 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 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 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 non-
participants. 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 Event PATCOM on scene. Before the enforcement
period, we will issue maritime advisories widely.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
    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 proposed 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. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that
question or complain about this proposed rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would 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
proposed 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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. Normally such actions are
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1,
because it involves establishment of special local regulations related
to marine event permits for marine parades, regattas, and other marine
events. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the
discovery of a significant environmental impact from this proposed
rule.

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.

V. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using http://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for
alternate instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
    Documents mentioned in this NPRM as being available in the docket,
and all public comments, will be in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified when comments are posted or a
final rule is published.

List of Subjects 33 CFR Part 100

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

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

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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

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

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2. Revise Sec.  100.501 to read as follows:

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

    (a) Applicability. Paragraphs (a) through (i) of this section apply
to the marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this section. The
regulations in this section are effective annually, for the duration of
each event listed in paragraph (i) of this section. Annual notice of
the exact times, and dates if there is a range of possible dates, of
the enforcement period of the regulation in this section with respect
to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature
of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels
involved will be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via
Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.
    (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    Buffer zone means a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of
the whole regulated area or a race area within a regulated area. The
buffer zone provides separation between a race area and spectator area,
or regulated area and a spectator area or other vessels that are
operating in the vicinity of the special local regulated area for
marine event. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize potential
collision conflicts between participants, between participants and non-
participants, or between participants or non-participants with nearby
transiting vessels.
    Captain of the Port Representative or COTP Representative means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard designated
by name by the Captain of the Port to verify an event's compliance with
the conditions of its approved permit.
    Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by
the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to enforce these
regulations in this section.
    Non-participant means a person or a vessel not registered with the
event sponsor either as a participant or an official patrol vessel.
    Official patrol vessel or official patrol means any vessel assigned
or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign,
or any state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of
the Port in accordance with current local agreements.
    Participant means any person or vessel registered with the event
sponsor as participating in the event or otherwise designated by the
event sponsor as having a function tied to the event.
    Race area means an area bound by coordinates provided in latitude
and longitude within the regulated area

inside of which the actual racing events are held.
    Regulated area means an area where special local regulations apply
to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays,
rivers, and oceans. Regulated areas include all navigable waters of a
specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where
the Coast Guard enforces special local regulations. Boundaries may be
described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed
structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All
coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.
    Spectator area means an area bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the
boundary of an area reserved for non-participant vessels watching the
event.
    (c) Patrol of the marine event. The respective COTP may assign one
or more official patrol vessels, as described in Sec.  100.40, to each
regulated event listed in the tables in paragraph (i) of this section.
For each event assigned a patrol vessel, an Event PATCOM will be
designated to oversee the patrol. The patrol vessel and the Event
PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16. The Event PATCOM may
terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in
the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of
life or property.
    (d) Special local regulations--(1) Controls on vessel movement. The
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel may forbid and control the
movement of all persons and vessels in the regulated area(s). When
hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, the person or vessel
being hailed must immediately comply with all directions given. Failure
to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to
comply, or both.
    (2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. (i) The
operator of a vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel
immediately when directed to do so by an official patrol vessel and
then proceed only as directed.
    (ii) A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the
Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel.
    (iii) A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit
through a regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official
patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through
the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event
area.
    (3) Race area. Only participants and official patrol vessels are
allowed to enter the race area.
    (4) Spectator area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area or
have authorization from the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to
transit through the area. A non-participant vessel must be stationary
or operate at a safe speed while within the designated spectator area.
On scene official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM will direct non-
participant vessels to the spectator area. A non-participant must
contact the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to request
permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant must pass directly through the regulated
area at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that
minimizes wake and without loitering.
    (5) Regulated area. Non-participants are only allowed inside the
regulated area to pass through or enter and remain within a designated
spectator area. A non-participant must contact the Event PATCOM or an
official patrol vessel to request permission to either enter the
Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is
granted, the non-participant may enter the spectator area or pass
directly through the regulated area as instructed by the Event PATCOM
or official patrol vessel at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe
course that minimizes wake and without loitering.
    (6) Postponement or cancellation. The respective COTP or Event
PATCOM may postpone or cancel a marine event at any time if, in the
COTP's sole discretion, the COTP determines that cancellation is
necessary for the protection of life or property.
    (e) Contact information. Questions about marine events should be
addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in
which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed in
paragraphs (e)(1) through (4) of this section. For a description of the
geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port Zone,
please see 33 CFR part 3, subpart 3.25.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--Captain of the Port Zone,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region--Captain of
the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia--Captain of the Port Zone,
Portsmouth, Virginia:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina--Captain of the Port Zone,
Wilmington, North Carolina:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (f) Application for marine events. The application requirements of
Sec.  100.15 apply to all marine events listed in paragraph (i) of this
section. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact
the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will
occur, at the phone numbers listed in paragraph (e) of this section.
    (g) Enforcement periods. Each year prior to an event the Coast
Guard will announce details concerning the event, including the exact
date(s) and time(s) of the enforcement period of the special local
regulation in this section and the geographical area, in the Local
Notices to Mariners and by Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM
marine band radio. In the case of inclement weather or other just cause
found by the respective COTP, the event may be conducted within 30 days
before or after the date(s) listed in paragraph (i) of this section. If
the event is held on an alternate date from that listed in paragraph
(i) the Coast Guard will publish a notification in the Federal Register
announcing the exact dates and time of the enforcement period with
respect to the special local regulation in this section in addition to
announcement in the Local Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
    (h) Regulations for specific marine events in paragraph (i) of this
section--(1) USNA Blue Angels Air Show, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-
National Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation,
a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area
without the permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or
designated Event PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has
designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel
use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels
holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR
chapter I, subchapters K and T (46 CFR 114.110 and 175.110). Vessels
that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the
Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis
Harbormaster at<PHONE_NUMBER> or email<EMAIL_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 COTP
Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP representative regarding
status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall
contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to
transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels
approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued
by the official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM when entering the
regulated area. The regulations in this section for this event will
restrict access to the anchorage grounds listed at 33 CFR 110.159(a)(2)
through (4).
    (2) Air Show Baltimore, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National
Capital Region--COTP Zone. Except for an emergency situation, a vessel
may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area without the
permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or Event
PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has designated this
spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is
closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid
Certificate of Inspection regulated under 46 CFR chapter I, subchapters
K and T (46 CFR 114.110 and 175.110). Vessels that meet the
requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River
spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at<PHONE_NUMBER> or
emailing<EMAIL_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 COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP
representative regarding status of applications and further
instructions. All vessels shall contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM
channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm
entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow
the instructions issued by on scene official patrol vessels or the
Event PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations in this
section for this event will restrict access to the anchorage grounds
listed at 33 CFR 110.158(a)(1) through (5).
    (i) Special local regulations--recurring events within the Fifth
Coast Guard District by COTP Zone. All coordinates listed reference
Datum NAD 1983. As noted in paragraph (g) of this section, the
enforcement period for each of the special local regulations listed in
this paragraph (i) is subject to change.
    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone.

                                           Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1)
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                                                                  Enforcement  period(s)
               Event                        Regulated area                  \1\                   Sponsor
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Ocean City Air Show................  All navigable waters of the  One Sunday in           Ocean City, NJ.
                                      New Jersey Intracoastal      September.
                                      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.
Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore       All navigable waters of the  1. One Saturday and     Offshore Performance
 Grand Prix.                          Atlantic Ocean in the        Sunday in May; or.      Association (OPA) and
                                      vicinity of Point Pleasant  2. One Saturday and      New Jersey Offshore
                                      Beach, NJ bounded by a       Sunday in June.         Racing Association.
                                      line connecting the
                                      following points: Latitude
                                      40[deg]06'00'' N,
                                      longitude 074[deg]01'51''
                                      W, thence east to latitude
                                      40[deg]05'56'' N,
                                      longitude 074[deg]01'16''
                                      W, thence southwest to
                                      latitude 40[deg]03'34'' N,
                                      longitude 074[deg]01'53''
                                      W, thence west to latitude
                                      40[deg]03'39 N, longitude
                                      74[deg]02'37'' W, thence
                                      north parallel to the
                                      shoreline to the point of
                                      origin.
Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air show  The waters of the North      One consecutive         Atlantic City Chamber
                                      Atlantic Ocean, adjacent     Monday, Tuesday, and    of Commerce.
                                      to Atlantic City, New        Wednesday in August.
                                      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.
Triathlons in Atlantic City........  All navigable waters of the  1. One Saturday in      Atlantic City, NJ.
                                      New Jersey Intracoastal      August; and 2. One
                                      Waterway (ICW) bounded by    Sunday in September.
                                      a line connecting the
                                      following points: 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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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table 1 are subject to
  change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates
  to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of
  Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.

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

                                           Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(2)
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                                                                   Enforcement period(s)
               Event                        Regulated area                  \1\                   Sponsor
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Air Show Baltimore.................  Regulated area: All          Biennial, even years:   Historic Ships in
                                      navigable waters of the     1. The 2nd Thursday in   Baltimore, Inc.
                                      Patapsco River, within an    September, following
                                      area bounded by a line       a Friday, Saturday
                                      connecting position          and Sunday; or.
                                      latitude 39[deg]16'00'' N,  2. The Thursday,
                                      longitude 076[deg]36'30''    Friday, Saturday and
                                      W, thence east to latitude   Sunday before
                                      39[deg]16'00'' N,            Columbus Day
                                      longitude 076[deg]33'00''    (observed); or.
                                      W, thence south to          3. The Thursday,
                                      latitude 39[deg]14'30'' N,   Friday, Saturday and
                                      longitude 076[deg]33'00''    Sunday after Columbus
                                      W, thence west to latitude   Day (observed).
                                      39[deg]14'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]36'30''
                                      W, thence north to point
                                      of origin, located between
                                      Port Covington and Seagirt
                                      Marine Terminal,
                                      Baltimore, MD.
                                     Spectator Area. All
                                      navigable waters of
                                      Patapsco River located
                                      between the northern
                                      boundary defined by a line
                                      drawn from the vicinity of
                                      North Locust Point Marine
                                      Terminal, Pier 1 thence
                                      east to Canton Industrial
                                      area, Pier 5; the south
                                      boundary is defined by a
                                      line drawn from vicinity
                                      of Whetstone Point thence
                                      east to Lazaretto Point.
                                      This area is located
                                      generally where Northwest
                                      Harbor, East Channel joins
                                      Patapsco River, Fort
                                      McHenry Channel, near Fort
                                      McHenry National Monument,
                                      Baltimore, MD. This area
                                      is bound by a line to the
                                      north commencing at
                                      position latitude
                                      39[deg]16'01'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]34'46''
                                      W, thence east to latitude
                                      39[deg]16'01'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]34'09''
                                      W, and bound by a line to
                                      the south commencing at
                                      position latitude
                                      39[deg]15'39'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]35'23''
                                      W, thence east to latitude
                                      39[deg]15'26'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]34'03''
                                      W. This spectator area is
                                      restricted to certain
                                      vessels as described in
                                      paragraph (h)(2) of this
                                      section.
Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge....  All navigable waters of      1. June 3rd; or         Baltimore Dragon Boat
                                      Patapsco River, Northwest   2. June 4th; or.......   Club.
                                      Harbor, in Baltimore, MD,   3. The last Saturday
                                      from shoreline to            or Sunday in June.
                                      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]35'47'' W.
Bay Bridge Paddle..................  All navigable waters of the  The 1st Saturday or     ABC Events, Inc.
                                      Chesapeake Bay, adjacent     Sunday in June.
                                      to the shoreline at Sandy
                                      Point State Park and
                                      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 from
                                      the western shoreline at
                                      latitude 39[deg]01'05.23''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]23'47.93'' W;
                                      thence eastward to
                                      latitude 39[deg]01'02.08''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]22'40.24'' W;
                                      thence southeastward to
                                      eastern shoreline at
                                      latitude 38[deg]59'13.70''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]19'58.40'' W; and
                                      bounded to the south by a
                                      line drawn parallel and
                                      500 yards south of the
                                      south bridge span that
                                      originates from the
                                      western shoreline at
                                      latitude 39[deg]00'17.08''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]24'28.36'' W;
                                      thence southward to
                                      latitude 38[deg]59'38.36''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]23'59.67'' W;
                                      thence eastward to
                                      latitude 38[deg]59'26.93''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]23'25.53'' W;
                                      thence eastward to the
                                      eastern shoreline at
                                      latitude 38[deg]58'40.32''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]20'10.45'' W,
                                      located between Sandy
                                      Point and Kent Island, MD.
Cambridge Classic Powerboat Race...  Regulated area: All          One weekend (a          Cambridge Power Boat
                                      navigable waters within      consecutive Saturday    Regatta Association
                                      Choptank River and           and Sunday) in May.
                                      Hambrooks Bay bounded by a
                                      line connecting the
                                      following coordinates:
                                      Commencing at the
                                      shoreline at Long Wharf
                                      Park, Cambridge, MD, at
                                      position latitude
                                      38[deg]34'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'16''
                                      W; thence east to latitude
                                      38[deg]34'20'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]03'46''
                                      W; thence northeast across
                                      the Choptank River along
                                      the Senator Frederick C.
                                      Malkus, Jr. (US-50)
                                      Memorial Bridge, at mile
                                      15.5, to latitude
                                      38[deg]35'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]02'52''
                                      W; thence west along the
                                      shoreline to latitude
                                      38[deg]35'38'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]03'09''
                                      W; thence north and west
                                      along the shoreline to
                                      latitude 38[deg]36'42'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'15''
                                      W; thence southwest across
                                      the Choptank River to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'31'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'57''
                                      W; thence west along the
                                      Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]05'17''
                                      W; thence south and east
                                      along the shoreline to and
                                      terminating at the point
                                      of origin. The following
                                      locations are within the
                                      regulated area:
                                     Race area: Located within
                                      the navigable waters of
                                      Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
                                      River, between Hambrooks
                                      Bar and Great Marsh Point,
                                      MD.
                                     Buffer zone: All navigable
                                      waters within Hambrooks
                                      Bay and Choptank River
                                      (with the exception of the
                                      Race Area designated by
                                      the marine event sponsor)
                                      bounded to the north by
                                      the breakwall and
                                      continuing along a line
                                      drawn from the east end of
                                      breakwall located at
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'27.6''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]04'50.1'' W,
                                      thence W. southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'17.7''
                                      N longitude
                                      076[deg]04'29'' W, thence
                                      south to latitude
                                      38[deg]35'01'' N longitude
                                      076[deg]04'29'' W, thence
                                      west to the shoreline at
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'01'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
                                     Spectator area: All
                                      navigable waters of the
                                      Choptank River, eastward
                                      and outside of Hambrooks
                                      Bay breakwall, thence
                                      bounded by a line that
                                      commences at latitude
                                      38[deg]35'28'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'50''
                                      W; thence northeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'47''
                                      W; thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'23'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'29''
                                      W; thence southwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'31''
                                      W; thence northwest to and
                                      terminating at the point
                                      of origin.
Catholic Charities Dragon Boat       The navigable waters of the  Biennial, even years:.  Associated Catholic
 Races.                               Patapsco River, within the  1. The 1st Saturday in   Charities, Inc.
                                      Inner Harbor, from           September; or.
                                      shoreline to shoreline,     2. The 2nd Saturday in
                                      bounded on the east by a     September.
                                      line drawn along longitude
                                      076[deg]36'30'' W, located
                                      at Baltimore, MD.
Chestertown Tea Party Re- enactment  All navigable waters of the  The Saturday before     Chestertown Tea Party
                                      Chester River, within a      Memorial Day.           Festival, Inc.
                                      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.
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade..  All navigable waters of Spa  The 2nd Saturday or     Eastport Yacht Club.
                                      Creek and the Severn         Sunday in December;.
                                      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
                                      crosses the western end of
                                      Spa Creek, at Annapolis,
                                      MD.

Flying Point Park Outboard Regatta.  Regulated area. All          One weekend (a          Carolina Virginia
                                      navigable waters of Bush     consecutive Saturday    Racing Association.
                                      River and Otter Point        and Sunday) in May.
                                      Creek, from shoreline to
                                      shoreline, bounded to the
                                      north by a line drawn from
                                      the western shoreline of
                                      the Bush River at latitude
                                      39[deg]27'15'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]14'39''
                                      W and thence eastward to
                                      the eastern shoreline of
                                      the Bush River at latitude
                                      39[deg]27'03'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]13'57''
                                      W; and bounded to the
                                      south by the Amtrak
                                      Railroad Bridge, across
                                      the Bush River at mile
                                      6.8, between Perryman, MD
                                      and Edgewood, MD. The
                                      following locations are
                                      within the regulated area:
                                     Race area. The area is
                                      bounded by a line
                                      commencing at position
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'33.1''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'46.8'' W;
                                      thence westerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'33.1''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'49.3'' W;
                                      thence northerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'37.1''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'52.4'' W;
                                      thence northeasterly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'40.0''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'52.5'' W;
                                      thence easterly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'45.9''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'32.2'' W;
                                      thence southeasterly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'45.3''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'30.0'' W;
                                      thence southerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'43.8''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'29.1'' W;
                                      thence southerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'42.2''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'28.9'' W;
                                      thence southwesterly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'40.8''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'29.3'' W;
                                      thence westerly
                                      terminating at point of
                                      origin.
                                     Buffer zone: The area
                                      surrounds the entire race
                                      area and is bounded by a
                                      line commencing at the
                                      shoreline at Flying Point
                                      Park at position latitude
                                      39[deg]26'31.9'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]15'32.5'' W;
                                      thence westerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'30.5''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'52.7'' W;
                                      thence northerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'39.9''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]16'00.0'' W;
                                      thence easterly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'51.6''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'26.7'' W;
                                      thence southerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'37.0''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'22.5'' W;
                                      thence southerly to
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'33.7''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]15'22.8'' W,
                                      located at the shoreline
                                      at Flying Point Park.
                                     Spectator area. The
                                      designated spectator area
                                      is bounded by a line
                                      commencing at position
                                      latitude 39[deg]26'39.9''
                                      N,.
                                     longitude 076[deg]15'23.3''
                                      W; thence east to latitude
                                      39[deg]26'39.6'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]15'19.4'' W;
                                      thence south to latitude
                                      39[deg]26'36.6'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]15'18.7'' W;
                                      thence west to latitude
                                      39[deg]26'37.0'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]15'22.5'' W;
                                      thence north to point of
                                      origin.
The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim......  All navigable waters of the  The 2nd Sunday in June  The Great Chesapeake
                                      Chesapeake Bay between and                           Bay Swim, Inc.
                                      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.
Maryland Freedom Swim..............  All navigable waters of the  1. The 2nd Saturday or  TCR Event Management.
                                      Choptank River, from         Sunday in May; or.
                                      shoreline to shoreline,     2. The 3rd Saturday or
                                      within an area bounded on    Sunday in May; or.
                                      the east by a line drawn    3. The 4th Saturday or
                                      from latitude                Sunday in May; or.
                                      38[deg]35'14.2'' N,         4. The last Saturday
                                      longitude                    or Sunday in May.
                                      076[deg]02'33.0'' W,
                                      thence south to latitude
                                      38[deg]34'08.3'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]03'36.2'' W, and
                                      bounded on the west by a
                                      line drawn from latitude
                                      38[deg]35'32.7'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]02'58.3'' W,
                                      thence south to latitude
                                      38[deg]34'24.7'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]04'01.3'' W,
                                      located at Cambridge, MD.
The MRE Tug of War.................  The navigable waters of Spa  1. The last Saturday    The Maritime Republic
                                      Creek from shoreline to      in October; or          of Eastport.
                                      shoreline, extending 400    2. The 1st Saturday in
                                      feet from either side of a   November; or.
                                      rope spanning Spa Creek     3. The 2nd Saturday in
                                      from a position at           November.
                                      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.
NAS Patuxent River Air Expo........  All navigable waters of      1. The Thursday,        NAS Patuxent River.
                                      lower Patuxent River, near   Friday, Saturday and
                                      Solomons, MD, located        Sunday before
                                      between Fishing Point and    Memorial Day
                                      base of break wall marking   (observed); or
                                      the entrance to East        2. The Thursday,
                                      Seaplane Basin at Naval      Friday, Saturday and
                                      Air Station Patuxent River   Sunday after Memorial
                                      (adjacent to approach for    Day (observed); or.
                                      runway 14), within an area  3. The Thursday,
                                      bounded by a line            Friday, Saturday and
                                      commencing near the          Sunday before Labor
                                      shoreline at latitude        Day (observed); or.
                                      38[deg]17'39'' N,           4. The Thursday,
                                      longitude 076[deg]25'47''    Friday, Saturday and
                                      W, thence northwest to       Sunday after Labor
                                      latitude 38[deg]17'47'' N,   Day (observed).
                                      longitude 076[deg]26'00''
                                      W, thence northeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]18'09'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]25'40''
                                      W, thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]18'00'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]25'25''
                                      W, located near the
                                      shoreline at U.S. Naval
                                      Air Station Patuxent
                                      River, MD.
                                     All navigable waters of
                                      Chesapeake Bay, located
                                      approximately 500 yards
                                      north of break wall
                                      marking entrance to
                                      Chesapeake Bay Basin,
                                      Naval Air Station Patuxent
                                      River (adjacent to
                                      approach for runway 32),
                                      within an area bounded by
                                      a line commencing near the
                                      shoreline at latitude
                                      38[deg]16'53.9'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]23'29.2'' W,
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'40'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]23'05''
                                      W, thence southwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'19'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]23'25''
                                      W, thence northwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'30.4''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]23'44.9'' W,
                                      located near the shoreline
                                      at U.S. Naval Air Station
                                      Patuxent River, MD.

Ocean City Air Show................  All navigable waters of the  1. The 1st consecutive  Town of Ocean City,
                                      North Atlantic Ocean         Thursday, Friday,       MD.
                                      within an area bounded by    Saturday, and Sunday
                                      the following coordinates:   in June; or
                                      Commencing at a point near  2. The 2nd consecutive
                                      the shoreline in vicinity    Thursday, Friday,
                                      of 33rd Street, Ocean        Saturday, and Sunday
                                      City, MD, latitude           in June; or.
                                      38[deg]21'48.8'' N,         3. The 3rd consecutive
                                      longitude 075[deg]04'10''    Thursday, Friday,
                                      W, thence eastward to        Saturday, and Sunday
                                      latitude 38[deg]21'32'' N,   in June.
                                      longitude 075[deg]03'12''
                                      W, thence south to
                                      latitude 38[deg]19'22.7''
                                      N, longitude
                                      075[deg]04'09.5'' W,
                                      thence west to latitude
                                      38[deg]19'38.5'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      075[deg]05'05.4'' W,
                                      thence north along the
                                      shoreline to point of
                                      origin, located adjacent
                                      to Ocean City, MD.
Ocean City Offshore Grand Prix.....  Regulated area: All          1. The 1st Sunday in    Offshore Powerboat
                                      navigable waters of North    May; or                 Association.
                                      Atlantic Ocean bounded by   2. The 2nd Sunday in
                                      the following coordinates:   May; or.
                                      Commencing at a point near  3. The 2nd Sunday in
                                      the shoreline at position    September; or.
                                      latitude 38[deg]21'42'' N,  4. The 3rd Sunday in
                                      longitude 075[deg]04'11''    September; or.
                                      W; thence east to latitude  5. The 4th Sunday in
                                      38[deg]21'33'' N,            September; or.
                                      longitude 075[deg]03'10''   6. The last Sunday in
                                      W; thence southwest to       September.
                                      latitude 38[deg]19'25'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]04'02''
                                      W; thence west to the
                                      shoreline at latitude
                                      38[deg]19'35'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]05'02''
                                      W, at Ocean City, MD. The
                                      following locations are
                                      within the regulated area:
                                     Race area: The area is
                                      bounded by a line
                                      commencing at latitude
                                      38[deg]19'46.85'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      075[deg]04'43.28'' W,
                                      thence east to latitude
                                      38[deg]19'44.23'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      075[deg]04'29.89'' W,
                                      thence north and parallel
                                      to the Ocean City, MD
                                      shoreline to latitude
                                      38[deg]21'23.24'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      075[deg]03'48.87'' W,
                                      thence west to latitude
                                      38[deg]21'25.12'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      075[deg]04'02.45'' W,
                                      thence south and parallel
                                      to the Ocean City, MD
                                      shoreline to the point of
                                      origin.
                                     Buffer zone: The area is
                                      500 yards in all
                                      directions surrounding the
                                      ``Race area'' and is
                                      bounded by a line
                                      commencing at a point near
                                      the shoreline at latitude
                                      38[deg]19'35'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]05'02''
                                      W, thence east to latitude
                                      38[deg]19'28'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]04'17''
                                      W, thence north and
                                      parallel to Ocean City, MD
                                      shoreline to latitude
                                      38[deg]21'35'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]03'24''
                                      W, thence west to the
                                      shoreline at latitude
                                      38[deg]21'42'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]04'11''
                                      W, thence south along the
                                      Ocean City, MD shoreline
                                      to the point of origin.
                                     Spectator area: The area is
                                      bounded by a line
                                      commencing at latitude
                                      38[deg]19'40'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]04'12''
                                      W, thence east to latitude
                                      38[deg]19'37'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]03'59''
                                      W, thence northeast and
                                      parallel to the Ocean
                                      City, MD shoreline to
                                      latitude 38[deg]21'17'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]03'17''
                                      W, thence west to latitude
                                      38[deg]21'20'' N,
                                      longitude 075[deg]03'31''
                                      W, thence southwest and
                                      parallel to Ocean City, MD
                                      shoreline to the point of
                                      origin.
Oxford Funathlon Swim..............  The navigable waters of the  1. The 1st Saturday or  Charcot Marie Tooth
                                      Tred Avon River from         Sunday in June; or      Association and
                                      shoreline to shoreline,     2. The 2nd Saturday or   Therapies for
                                      within an area bounded on    Sunday in June; or.     Inherited
                                      the east by a line drawn    3. The 3rd Saturday or   Neuropathies.
                                      from latitude                Sunday in June.
                                      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 between
                                      Bellevue, MD, and Oxford,
                                      MD.
Rock Hall and Waterman's Triathlon   The navigable waters of      1. The Saturday and     Kinetic Multisports,
 Swims.                               Rock Hall Harbor from        Sunday after Memorial   LLC.
                                      shoreline to shoreline,      Day (observed); and
                                      bounded by a line drawn     2. The 1st Saturday
                                      from latitude                and Sunday in October.
                                      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.
Southern Maryland Boat Club Summer   Regulated area: All          1. Either:              Southern Maryland Boat
 and Fall Regattas.                   navigable waters of Breton  a. July 4th; or.......   Club.
                                      Bay and McIntosh Run,       b. The last Saturday
                                      immediately adjacent to      and Sunday of July;
                                      Leonardtown, MD shoreline,   and.
                                      from shoreline to           2. Either:............
                                      shoreline, within an area   a. The 1st Saturday
                                      bounded to the east by a     and Sunday in
                                      line drawn along latitude    October; or.
                                      38[deg]16'43'' N, and       b. The 2nd Saturday
                                      bounded to the west by a     and Sunday in October.
                                      line drawn along longitude
                                      076[deg]38'30'' W, located
                                      at Leonardtown, MD. The
                                      following locations are
                                      within the regulated area:.
                                     Race area: The area is
                                      bounded by a line
                                      commencing at position
                                      latitude 38[deg]17'09.78''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]38'22.71'' W,
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'58.62''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'50.91'' W,
                                      thence southwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'51.89''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'55.82'' W,
                                      thence northwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]17'05.44''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]38'27.20'' W,
                                      thence northeast to point
                                      of origin.
                                     Buffer zone: The area is
                                      approximately 125 yards in
                                      all directions surrounding
                                      the ``Race area'' and is
                                      bounded by a line
                                      commencing at the
                                      shoreline west of
                                      Leonardtown Wharf Park at
                                      position latitude
                                      38[deg]17'13.80'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]38'24.72'' W,
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'58.61''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'44.29'' W,
                                      thence southwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'46.35''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'52.54'' W,
                                      thence northwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'58.78''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]38'26.63'' W,
                                      thence north to latitude
                                      38[deg]17'07.50'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]38'30.00'' W,
                                      thence northeast to point
                                      of origin.

                                     Spectator areas: Northeast
                                      Spectator Fleet Area. The
                                      area is bounded by a line
                                      commencing at position
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'59.10''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'45.60'' W,
                                      thence northeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]17'01.76''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'43.71'' W,
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'59.23''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'37.25'' W,
                                      thence southwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'53.32''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'40.85'' W,
                                      thence northwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'55.48''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'46.39'' W,
                                      thence northeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'58.61''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'44.29'' W,
                                      thence northwest to point
                                      of origin.
                                     Southeast Spectator Fleet
                                      Area. The area is bounded
                                      by a line commencing at
                                      Buzzard Point at position
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'47.20''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]37'54.80'' W,
                                      thence south to latitude
                                      38[deg]16'43.30'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]37'55.20'' W,
                                      thence east to latitude
                                      38[deg]16'43.20'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]37'47.80'' W,
                                      thence north to latitude
                                      38[deg]16'44.80'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]37'48.20'' W,
                                      thence northwest to point
                                      of origin..
                                     South Spectator Fleet Area.
                                      The area is bounded by a
                                      line commencing at
                                      position latitude
                                      38[deg]16'55.36'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]38'17.26'' W,
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'50.39''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]38'03.69'' W,
                                      thence south to latitude
                                      38[deg]16'48.87'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]38'03.68'' W,
                                      thence northwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]16'53.82''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]38'17.28'' W,
                                      thence north to point of
                                      origin.
Thunder on the Choptank............  Regulated area. All          1. The 3rd Saturday     Kent Narrows Racing
                                      navigable waters within      and Sunday in July;     Association.
                                      Choptank River and           or
                                      Hambrooks Bay bounded by a  2. The 4th Saturday
                                      line connecting the          and Sunday in July;
                                      following coordinates:       or.
                                      Commencing at the           3. The last Saturday
                                      shoreline at Long Wharf      and Sunday in July.
                                      Park, Cambridge, MD, at
                                      position latitude
                                      38[deg]34'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'16''
                                      W; thence east to latitude
                                      38[deg]34'20'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]03'46''
                                      W; thence northeast across
                                      the Choptank River along
                                      the Senator Frederick C.
                                      Malkus, Jr. (US-50)
                                      Memorial Bridge, at mile
                                      15.5, to latitude
                                      38[deg]35'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]02'52''
                                      W; thence west along the
                                      shoreline to latitude
                                      38[deg]35'38'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]03'09''
                                      W; thence north and west
                                      along the shoreline to
                                      latitude 38[deg]36'42'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'15''
                                      W; thence southwest across
                                      the Choptank River to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'31'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'57''
                                      W; thence west along the
                                      Hambrooks Bay breakwall to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'33'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]05'17''
                                      W; thence south and east
                                      along the shoreline to and
                                      terminating at the point
                                      of origin. The following
                                      locations are within the
                                      regulated area:.
                                     Race Area. Located within
                                      the navigable waters of
                                      Hambrooks Bay and Choptank
                                      River, between Hambrooks
                                      Bar and Great Marsh Point,
                                      MD.
                                     Buffer zone. All navigable
                                      waters within Hambrooks
                                      Bay and Choptank River
                                      (with the exception of the
                                      Race Area designated by
                                      the marine event sponsor)
                                      bound to the north by the
                                      breakwall and continuing
                                      along a line drawn from
                                      the east end of breakwall
                                      located at latitude
                                      38[deg]35'27.6'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]04'50.1'' W;
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'17.7''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]04'29'' W; thence
                                      south to latitude
                                      38[deg]35'01'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'29''
                                      W; thence west to the
                                      shoreline at latitude
                                      38[deg]35'01'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]04'41.3'' W.
                                     Spectator area. All
                                      navigable waters of the
                                      Choptank River, eastward
                                      and outside of Hambrooks
                                      Bay breakwall, thence
                                      bound by line that
                                      commences at latitude
                                      38[deg]35'28'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'50''
                                      W; thence northeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'30'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'47''
                                      W; thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'23'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'29''
                                      W; thence southwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]35'19'' N,
                                      longitude 076[deg]04'31''
                                      W; thence northwest to and
                                      terminating at the point
                                      of origin.
USNA Blue Angels Air Show..........  Regulated area: All          The Tuesday and         U.S. Naval Academy.
                                      navigable waters of the      Wednesday before
                                      Severn River, from           Memorial Day
                                      shoreline to shoreline,      (observed).
                                      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. The
                                      following location is
                                      within the regulated area:
                                     Spectator area: All
                                      navigable waters of the
                                      Severn River bounded by a
                                      line commencing at
                                      latitude 38[deg]58'38.2''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]27'56.9'' W,
                                      thence southeast to
                                      latitude 38[deg]58'24.9''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]27'47.6'' W,
                                      thence west to latitude
                                      38[deg]58'22.3'' N,
                                      longitude
                                      076[deg]27'54.5'' W,
                                      thence northwest to
                                      latitude 38[deg]58'28.3''
                                      N, longitude
                                      076[deg]28'11'' W, thence
                                      east to point of origin.
                                      This area is located
                                      generally in the center
                                      portion of Middle Ground
                                      Anchorage, Severn River,
                                      MD. This spectator area is
                                      restricted to certain
                                      vessels as described in
                                      paragraph (h)(1) of this
                                      section.
USNA Crew Races....................  All navigable waters of the  1. Either:              U.S. Naval Academy.
                                      Severn River, from          a. The 3rd Saturday
                                      shoreline to shoreline,      and Sunday in May; or.
                                      bounded to the northwest    b. The 4th Saturday
                                      by a line drawn from the     and Sunday in May; or.
                                      south shoreline at          c. The last Saturday
                                      latitude 39[deg]00'58'' N,   and Sunday in May;
                                      longitude 076[deg]31'32''    and.
                                      W, thence to the north      2. Every Saturday and
                                      shoreline at latitude        Sunday in May.
                                      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.
USNA Safety at Sea Seminar.........  All navigable waters of the  1. The 4th Saturday in  U.S. Naval Academy.
                                      Severn River, from           March; or
                                      shoreline to shoreline,     2. The last Saturday
                                      bounded to the northwest     in March; or.
                                      by the Naval Academy (SR-   3. The 1st Saturday in
                                      450) Bridge and bounded to   April.
                                      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.

Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival  All navigable waters of the  1. The 3rd Saturday     Taiwan-U.S. Cultural
                                      Upper Potomac River,         and Sunday in May; or.  Association.
                                      Washington, DC, from        2. The 2nd Saturday
                                      shoreline to shoreline,      and Sunday in June;
                                      bounded upstream by the      or.
                                      Francis Scott Key Bridge    3. The 3rd Saturday
                                      and downstream by the        and Sunday in June.
                                      Roosevelt Memorial Bridge,
                                      located at Georgetown,
                                      Washington, DC.
Washington's Crossing: Swim Across   All navigable waters of the  The 1st Sunday in June  Wave One Swimming.
 the Potomac.                         Potomac River, encompassed
                                      by a line connecting the
                                      following points,
                                      beginning at Jones Point
                                      Park, VA, shoreline at