(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: Gulfport Lake, to include all waters between an eastern boundary represented by positions 30 25' 37.2'' N, 089 03' 09.7'' W to 30 25' 27.0'' N, 089 03' 09.7'' W and a western boundary represented by positions 30 25' 35.4'' N, 089 03' 45.7'' W to 30 25' 28.8'' N, 089 03' 45.7'' W.
(b) Effective period and enforcement dates. This safety zone is effective immediately on December 24, 2013 and enforceable through actual notice beginning November 8, 2013. The COTP Mobile or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notice to mariners of enforcement periods for the safety zone, giving at least 24 hour notice before enforcement begins. Enforcement periods are expected to occur once a month for approximately two (2) hours.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Mobile or a designated representative.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Mobile or a designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Mobile or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 or by telephone at 251-441-5976.
(3) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or designated representative.
(d) Informational broadcasts. The Captain of the Port or a designated representative will inform the public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period for the safety zone as well as any changes that may occur. [USCG-2013-0837, 78 FR 77597, Dec. 24, 2013]
Effective Date Note: By USCG-2013-0837, 78 FR 77597, Dec. 24, 2013, Sec. 165.841 was added, effective from Dec. 24, 2013, through Dec. 31, 2016.