Coltons Point, Md. -- Mariners are advised that a fireworks display is scheduled to occur on the Potomac River, Dukeharts Channel, on Saturday, October 1, (rain date October 2), at 8 p.m. As described in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Section 165.506, a temporary safety zone is established for all waters of the Potomac River, within a 300 yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38° 13’ 48” N, 076° 44’ 37” W (Datum NAD 1983), located adjacent to Dukeharts Channel near Coltons Point, Maryland. This safety zone will be enforced from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on October 1.
The fireworks barge will have a sign on its port and starboard sides labeled FIREWORKS--DANGER--STAY AWAY to provide on scene notice that the safety zone will be enforced. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the safety zone. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12286.
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