88 FR 242 pgs. 87719-87720 - Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Markers 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA

Type: RULEVolume: 88Number: 242Pages: 87719 - 87720
Docket number: [Docket No. USCG–2023–0962]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2023–27842 Filed 12–18–23; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: Coast Guard
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 87719, 87720

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2023-0962]

Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Markers 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA

AGENCY:

Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION:

Notification of enforcement of regulation.

SUMMARY:

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on December 30, 2023, for the University of Texas Sugar Bowl Barge Show fireworks display located on the navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River between Mile Marker (MM) 95.5 and MM 96.5. Our regulation for Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Markers 94 to 97 above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA, identifies the regulated area for this event. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waterways during this event. During the enforcement period, entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

DATES:

The regulations in 33 CFR 165.845 will be enforced from 9:45 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Commander William Stewart, Sector New Orleans, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (504) 365-2246, email William.A.Stewart@uscg.mil .

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


[top] The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the University of Texas Sugar Bowl Barge Show fireworks display from 9:45 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, mile markers 94 to 97 above Head of Passes, New page 87720 Orleans, LA, in 33 CFR 165.845(a), specifies the location of the regulated area on the Lower Mississippi River, between MM 95.5 and MM 96.5. During the enforcement period, as reflected in 33 CFR 165.845(c), entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register , the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via Marine Safety Information Bulletin and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

Dated: December 13, 2023.

K.K. Denning,

Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans.

[FR Doc. 2023-27842 Filed 12-18-23; 8:45 am]

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