(a) Safety zones. The following areas are designated safety zones: all waters between the specified mile markers on the Kanawha River, described as follows in the Table to § 165.822(a):
Table to § 165.822(a)
| Event name | Event location | Scheduled date |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Special Olympics Fireworks Display | Between mile 57.9 and 58.9, Charlestown, WV | First Friday in June. |
| West Virginia Symphony Sunday Fireworks Display | Between mile 59.5 and 60.5, Charlestown, WV | First Sunday in June. |
| St. Albans Fireworks Display | Between mile 46.0 and 47.0, St. Albans, WV | Last Saturday in June. |
(b) Enforcement. The Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notice to mariners of the enforcement periods for the safety zones.
(c) Regulations.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through this zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley, or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, or by telephone at (800) 253-7465.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley and designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel.
(4) On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
[USCG-2010-1015, 76 FR 28314, May 17, 2011]