WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, FL.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 28 by Courtney A. Sergent, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters for a high-speed boat race. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by high-speed boat racing. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.

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