(a) Regulated area. The following area is established as a safety zone during the specified conditions: All waters within the Sector St. Petersburg COTP Zone up to a 500-yard radius of all firework platforms, structures or barges during the storage, preparation, and launching of fireworks. Designated representatives may reduce the 500-yard zone based on prevailing conditions and enforcement needs.
(1) The Coast Guard realizes that some large scale events, such as those with many participants or spectators, or those that could severely restrict navigation or pose a significant hazard, may still require separate special local regulations or safety zones that address the specific peculiarities of the event. In those situations, the Coast Guard will create special local regulations or safety zones specifically for the event. Those regulations will supersede the regulations in this section.
(2) All firework platforms, structures or barges will also have a sign on their port and starboard side labeled ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY''. This sign will consist of 10-inch high by 1.5-inch wide red lettering on a white background. Shore fireworks site that affect navigable waterways will display a sign with the aforementioned specifications.
(b) Definitions.
Designated Representative means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the COTP, in the enforcement of regulated navigation areas, safety zones, and security zones.
Captain of the Port (COTP) for the purpose of this section means the Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg.
Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone is defined in 33 CFR 3.35-35.
(c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative.
(1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative.
(2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg via telephone at (727)-824-7506, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization. If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area is granted by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative.
(3) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or by on-scene designated representatives. Fireworks platforms, piers, and structures will also have signs to notify the public of the danger and to keep away.
(4) This section does not apply to authorized law enforcement agencies operating within the regulated area. [USCG-2014-0764, 80 FR 36716, June 26, 2015]
Eighth Coast Guard District Sec. 165.T08-0505 Safety Zone; Ohio River between mile 603.4 and 605.4, Louisville, KY.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Ohio River between mile 603.4 and mile 605.4, Louisville, KY, extending the entire width of the Ohio River.
(b) Effective dates. This safety zone is effective and enforceable with actual notice from June 9, 2015 to July 7, 2015 or until maintenance on the L&I; RR Bridge is complete, whichever occurs earlier.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the zone must request permission from the COTP Ohio Valley or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 1-502-5424.
(3) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP Ohio Valley or designated representative.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP Ohio Valley or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the emergency safety zone as well as any changes in the dates and times of enforcement. [USCG-2015-0505,]
Effective Date Note: By USCG-2015-0505, 80 FR 36918, June 29, 2014, temporary Sec. 165.T08-0505 was added, effective from June 29, 2015 until July 7, 2015. Sec. 165.T08-0698 Safety Zone; Port of Galveston, PelicanIsland Bridge Repair.
(a) Definition. As used in this section, Public boaters means all recreational boaters and their vessels.
(b) Safety Zone. This area includes all waters of Galveston Channel enclosed within an area extending 50 feet out from the position 291838.23" N, 0944924.84" W. All coordinates are based on NAD83.
(c) Effective date. This rule is effective and will be enforced from October 1, 2013 to December 15, 2015.
(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited to all vessels except participant vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston or a designated representative.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited to all vessels except participant vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston or a designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through must request permission from the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston, or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or by telephone at (713) 671-5103.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston, designated representatives and designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Effective Date Note: By USCG-2013-0698, 78 FR 61939, Oct. 7, 2013, temporary Sec. 165.T08-0698 was added, effective from Oct. 1, 2013 to Dec. 15, 2015. Sec. 165.T08-0994 Security Zone; Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA.
(a) Location. Lower Mississippi River, from mile marker 90.0 to mile marker 106.0 above head of passes, extending 100 yards in all directions of escorted vessels.
(b) Effective date. This rule is effective in the Federal Register on February 10, 2014 and effective with actual notice for purposes of enforcement on December 31, 2013 through April 14, 2014.
(c) Periods of enforcement. This rule will be enforced during vessel escorts performed by Coast Guard assets or other Federal, State or local law enforcement agency assets clearly identified by lights, vessel markings, or agency insignia. The Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans or a COTP New Orleans designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of security zone enforcement periods as well as any changes that may occur.
(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.33 of this part, remaining in, entry into, or transiting within this security zone is prohibited. Section Sec. 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.33 of this part, remaining in, entry into, or transiting within this security zone is prohibited. Section Sec. 165.33 also contains other general requirements.
(2) Vessels requiring deviation from this rule must request permission from the COTP New Orleans through the on-scene Coast Guard or other agency asset, via VHF Ch. 67.
(i) Requests for deviation may include requests to enter, remain in, or transit through certain parts of the security zone. If a deviation from the rule results in permission to enter, remain in, or transit through the security zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless required to maintain speed by the Navigation Rules, and shall proceed as directed by the Coast Guard.
(ii) If authorized to operate within the security zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 50 yards of the escorted vessel. A specific request for deviation from this rule to operate within 50 yards of the escorted vessels must be requested and will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the COTP New Orleans.
(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP New Orleans and designated personnel. Designated personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard, and local, state, and federal law enforcement officers on clearly identified law enforcement agency vessels.
(4) Informational broadcasts. The Captain of the Port or a designated representative will inform the public through marine safety information bulletins or broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement of the security zone. [USCG-2013-0994, 79 FR 7587, Feb. 10, 2014] Sec. 165.T08-1069 Safety Zones, Captain of the Port New Orleans Zone, LA.
(a) Locations. The following areas are safety zones:
(1) All waters of the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 94 to mile marker 96 above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA. This location will be used for the New Orleans Navy Week and Hosts Global events.
(2) All waters of the Tchefuncta River from the confluence of the Tchefuncta River and Lake Pontchartrain, extending one mile north into the Tchefuncta River, Madisonville, LA. This location will be used for the Madisonville Fourth of July event.
(3) All waters of Lake Pontchartrain extending 350 feet in all directions from the end of the Fountainbleau State Park Pier in Mandeville, LA. This location will be used for the Mandeville City Seafood Festival.
(4) All waters of Lake Pontchartrain extending 350 feet in all directions from a fireworks barge located offshore of Mandeville, LA. This location will be used for the Mandeville Lakefront Fireworks event.
(b) Effective dates and dnforcement periods. This rule is effective during five individual events occurring on three separate dates from April 27, 2015 through July 4, 2015. The temporary safety zones will be enforced during the following dates and times:
(1) April 27, 2015, in the evening for one hour or less in the location noted in section a.1.
(2) April 28, 2015, in the evening for one hour or less in the location noted in section a.1.
(3) July 4, 2015, in the evening for one hour or less in the location noted in section a.2.
(4) July 4, 2015, in the evening for one hour or less the locations noted in section a.3 and a.4.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans or designated personnel. Designated personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of Sector New Orleans.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans or designated personnel. Designated personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of Sector New Orleans.
(2) Persons and vessels requiring deviation from this rule must request permission from the COTP New Orleans or a COTP New Orleans designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67, or through Coast Guard Sector New Orleans at 504-365-2200.
(3) Persons and vessels permitted to deviate from this rule must transit at the slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP New Orleans or designated representative.
(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP New Orleans or a COTP New Orleans designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the safety zones as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
Effective Date Note: By USCG-2014-1069, 80 FR 30160, May 27, 2015, temporary Sec. 165.T08-1069 was added, effective from May 27, 2015 until July 4, 2015.