33 CFR Part 165 — Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Source: CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 165 appear by USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36328, 36329, July 2, 2007, USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019, USCG-2025-0186, 90 FR 12238, Mar. 17, 2025, and by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47585-47586, Oct. 2, 2025. Subpart A—General § 165.1 Purpose of part. The purpose of this part is to: (a) Prescribe procedures for establishing different types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated navigation areas; (b) Prescribe general regulations for different types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated navigation areas; (c) Prescribe specific requirements for established areas; and (d) List specific areas and their boundaries. § 165.3 Definitions. The following definitions apply to this part: Credential (1) Merchant mariner's document. (2) Merchant mariner's license. (3) STCW endorsement. (4) Certificate of registry. (5) Merchant mariner credential. Merchant mariner credential or MMC [USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11213, Mar. 16, 2009] § 165.5 Establishment procedures. (a) A safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area may be established on the initiative of any Coast Guard official authorized to issue such an order in accordance with 33 CFR 1.05-1. (b) Any person may request that a safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area be established. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each request must be submitted in writing to either the Captain of the Port or District Commander having jurisdiction over the location as described in part 3 of this chapter, and include the following: (1) The name of the person submitting the request; (2) The location and boundaries of the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area; (3) The date, time, and duration that the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area should be established; (4) A description of the activities planned for the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area; (5) The nature of the restrictions or conditions desired; and (6) The reason why the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area is necessary. (c) Safety Zones and Security Zones. If, for good cause, the request for a safety zone or security zone is made less than 5 working days before the zone is to be established, the request may be made orally, but it must be followed by a written request within 24 hours. (Requests for safety zones, security zones, and regulated navigation areas are approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1625-0020) [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 79-026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4, 1983; USCG-2006-25150, 71 FR 39211, July 12, 2006; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58281, Sept. 18, 2020] § 165.7 Notification. (a) The establishment of these limited access areas and regulated navigation areas is considered rulemaking. The procedures used to notify persons of the establishment of these areas vary depending upon the circumstances and emergency conditions. Notification may be made by marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, local news media, distribution in leaflet form, and on-scene oral notice, as well as publication in the Federal Register. (b) Notification normally contains the physical boundaries of the area, the reasons for the rule, its estimated duration, and the method of obtaining authorization to enter the area, if applicable, and special navigational rules, if applicable. [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2018-0486, 85 FR 74030, Aug. 4, 2020] § 165.8 Geographic coordinates. Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart being used. [CGD 86-082, 52 FR 33811, Sept. 8, 1987] § 165.9 Geographic application of limited and controlled access areas and regulated navigation areas. (a) General. (b) Safety zones and regulated navigation areas. (c) Security zones. (d) Naval vessel protection zones. [USCG-2001-9044, 68 FR 42602, July 18, 2003, as amended by USCG-2006-25411, 71 FR 54421, Sept. 15, 2006; USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58281, Sept. 18, 2020] Subpart B—Regulated Navigation Areas § 165.10 Regulated navigation areas. A regulated navigation area is a water area within a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established under this part. § 165.11 Vessel operating requirements (regulations). Each District Commander may control vessel traffic in an area which is determined to have hazardous conditions, by issuing regulations: (a) Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, or other waters; (b) Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limitations, and operating conditions; and (c) Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which have particular operating characteristics or capabilities which are considered necessary for safe operation under the circumstances. [CGD 79-026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4, 1983] § 165.13 General regulations. (a) The master of a vessel in a regulated navigation area shall operate the vessel in accordance with the regulations contained in Subpart F. (b) No person may cause or authorize the operation of a vessel in a regulated navigation area contrary to the regulations in this part. Subpart C—Safety Zones § 165.20 Safety zones. A Safety Zone is a water area, shore area, or water and shore area to which, for safety or environmental purposes, access is limited to authorized persons, vehicles, or vessels. It may be stationary and described by fixed limits or it may be described as a zone around a vessel in motion. § 165.23 General regulations. Unless otherwise provided in this part: (a) No person may enter a safety zone unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; (b) No person may bring or cause to be brought into a safety zone any vehicle, vessel, or object unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; (c) No person may remain in a safety zone or allow any vehicle, vessel, or object to remain in a safety zone unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; and (d) Each person in a safety zone who has notice of a lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direction of the COTP or District Commander issued to carry out the purposes of this subpart. Subpart D—Security Zones § 165.30 Security zones. (a) A security zone is an area of land, water, or land and water which is so designated by the Captain of the Port or District Commander for such time as is necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the United States or to secure the observance of the rights and obligations of the United States. (b) The purpose of a security zone is to safeguard from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature: (1) Vessels, (2) Harbors, (3) Ports, and (4) Waterfront facilities: in the United States and all territory and water, continental or insular, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. § 165.33 General regulations. Unless otherwise provided in the special regulations in subpart F of this part: (a) No person or vessel may enter or remain in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port; (b) Each person and vessel in a security zone shall obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port; (c) The Captain of the Port may take possession and control of any vessel in the security zone; (d) The Captain of the Port may remove any person, vessel, article, or thing from a security zone; (e) No person may board, or take or place any article or thing on board, any vessel in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port; and (f) No person may take or place any article or thing upon any waterfront facility in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port. Subpart E—Restricted Waterfront Areas § 165.40 Restricted waterfront areas. The Commandant, may direct the COTP to prevent access to waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas, including vessels and harbor craft therein. This section may apply to persons who do not possess the credentials outlined in § 125.09 of this chapter when certain shipping activities are conducted that are outlined in § 125.15 of this chapter. Subpart F—Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas USCG Northeast District § 165.T01-0149 Regulated Navigation Area; Raritan River, Perth Amboy, NJ. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Local officer (c) Regulations. (1) Nothing in this regulation relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e. (2) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway. (3) No vessel is permitted to transit through the south span navigational channel of the bridge(s) at any given time. (4) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time. (5) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA. (6) Only one vessel is permitted to pass through the north span navigational channel of the bridge(s) at any given time. (7) Except when transiting through the north span navigation channel, no vessel or craft may operate within 20 feet of the bridge(s). (8) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene representative. (9) When a full enforcement period of the regulated area is activated, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain within the RNA. (d) Enforcement. (1) This section will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2030. (2) The “Slow-No Wake” speed limit, south channel closure, and other restrictions—except for the limited full enforcement period prohibiting vessels from entering the regulated area—will be enforced throughout the entire enforcement period. (3) Full enforcement periods of the regulated area, prohibiting all vessel entry, will be enforced only during hazardous construction operations involving multiple tugs and large barges maneuvering in and obstructing the navigable channel for heavy lift, construction, or demolition activities. The Coast Guard will issue information on full enforcement periods through Local Notice to Mariners, the Coast Guard Navigation Center Maritime Safety Information Products page at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/msi, (4) Persons or vessels seeking to deviate from the restrictions described in section (c) of this section or to enter the regulated area during a full enforcement period must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at (718) 354-4353. [USCG-2026-0149, 91 FR 24124, May 5, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0149, 91 FR 24124, May 5, 2026, § 165.T01-0149 was added, effective May 5, 2026, through June 30, 2030. § 165.T01-0336 Safety Zone; Hudson River, Manhattan, NY. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (718) 354-4353. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's representative. (3) Hudson River Community Sailing Vessels and Human Powered Vessels transiting directly to or from the Pier 66 area may transit through the southern area of the safety zone to the east of the Hudson River Cofferdam Lighted Hazard Buoy D (LLNR 37663.3) unless otherwise directed by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/maritime-safety-information. [USCG-2026-0336, 91 FR 25137, May 8, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0336, 91 FR 25137, May 8, 2026, § 165.T01-0336 was added, effective May 8, 2026, through Jan. 20, 2029. § 165.T01-0389 Regulated Navigation Area and Safety Zone; Hampton River, Hampton, NH. (a) Location. (1) “RNA”: all navigable waters of the Hampton River, mile 0.0, at the inlet to Hampton Harbor, Hampton, NH, surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following approximate positions, 42°53′41.59″ N 070°48′29.064″ W (Hampton Harbor North Jetty Daybeacon “8” LLNR 8945); thence along the jetty to 42°53′48.1″ N 070°48′38.4″ W; thence along the shore line to 42°53′50.9″ N 070°48′58.2″ W (center Hampton Bridge north side approach); thence along the shore line to 42°53′56.52″ N 070°49′4.77″ W (Hampton State Pier); thence to 42°53′55.73″ N 070°49′12.72″ W; thence to 42°53′41.78″ N 070°49′14.11″ W; thence to 42°53′41.67″ N 070°49′8.63″ W” (Harborside Dunes); thence along the shore to 42°53′41.09″ N 070°49′0.87″ W (center Hampton Bridge south side approach); thence along the shore to 42°53′33.077″ N 070°48′38.724″ W (Hampton Harbor South Daybeacon “H” LLNR 8955); thence to the point of origin, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83). (2) [Reserved] (b) Location. (1) “Safety Zone”: all navigable waters within a 50-yard radius of the center point of the Neil R. Underwood Brid Seabrook-Hampton Harbor Bridge, Hampton River, mile 0.0, at the inlet to Hampton Harbor, Hampton, NH, surface to bottom, in approximate positions, 42°53′46.2″ N 70°48′59.6″ W, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83). (2) [Reserved] (c) Definitions. designated representative Local officer (d) RNA Regulations. (1) Nothing in this regulation relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e., (2) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway. (3) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time. (4) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA. (5) Only one vessel is permitted to pass through the center span navigational channel of the bridge(s) at any given time. (6) The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary traffic pattern within the RNA to manage vessel traffic. The traffic pattern, as shown below in figure 1, is positioned around the shallow waters of Hampton Harbor and will be marked with temporary aids to navigation. The western and southern sides of the shallow area will support two-way traffic. One-way traffic will flow northbound between the eastern side of the shallow waters and the Neil R. Underwood Bridge/Seabrook-Hampton Harbor Bridge. The northern side of the shallow area will accommodate one-way traffic moving west. Figure 1 Chartlet Showing Traffic Pattern Within the RNA (7) Except for transiting through the center span, no vessel or craft may operate within 20 feet of the bridge(s). (8) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene representative. (d) Enforcement period. (e) Safety Zone Regulations. (1) During each enforcement period, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain in this safety zone. (2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter the safety zone must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at 833-449-2407 (Sector Northern New England Command Center). Vessels must comply with directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative. (f) Effective and Enforcement periods. (g) Early Completion. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov. [USCG-2025-0389, 90 FR 29733, July 7, 2025] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2025-0389, 90 FR 29733, July 7, 2025, § 165.T01-0389 was added, effective July 7, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2030. § 165.T01-0401 Regulated Navigation Area; Piscataqua River, Newington, NH. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Local officer (c) Regulations. (1) Nothing in this section relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e., (2) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway. (3) No vessel with a beam greater than 160 feet may transit this area. (4) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time. (5) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA. (6) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's on-scene representative. (7) When a full enforcement period of the regulated area is activated, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain within the RNA. (d) Enforcement. (1) This section will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on June 10, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2027. (2) The “Slow-No Wake” speed limit, and other restrictions—except for the limited full enforcement period prohibiting vessels from entering the regulated area—will be enforced throughout the entire enforcement period. (3) Full enforcement periods of the regulated area, prohibiting all vessel entry, will be enforced only during hazardous demolition operations obstructing the navigable channel. The Coast Guard will issue information on full enforcement periods through Local Notice to Mariners, the Coast Guard Navigation Center Maritime Safety Information Products page at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/msi, (4) Persons or vessels seeking to deviate from the restrictions described in section (c) of this section or to enter the regulated area during a full enforcement period must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at (718) 354-4353. [USCG-2026-0401, 91 FR 35409, June 11, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0401, 91 FR 35409, June 11, 2026, § 165.T01-0401 was added, effective June 11, 2026, through March 31, 2027. § 165.T01-0633 Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River, Albany, NY. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative Local officer (c) Regulations. (2) Nothing in this regulation relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e. (3) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway. (4) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time. (5) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA. (6) Except when transiting through the navigation channel, no vessel or craft may operate within 20 feet of the bridge(s). (7) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene representative. (8) When a full enforcement period of the regulated area is activated, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain within the RNA. (d) Enforcement period. (1) This section will be enforced from 7 a.m. on July 12, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2029. (2) The “Slow-No Wake” speed limit, and other restrictions—except for the limited full enforcement period prohibiting vessels from entering the regulated area—will be enforced throughout the entire enforcement period. (3) Full enforcement periods of the regulated area, prohibiting all vessel entry, will be enforced only during hazardous construction operations involving multiple tugs and large barges maneuvering in and obstructing the navigable channels, or near the navigable channels, for heavy lift, construction, or demolition activities. The Coast Guard will issue information on full enforcement periods through Local Notice to Mariners, the Coast Guard Navigation Center Maritime Safety Information Products page at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/msi, (4) Persons or vessels seeking to deviate from the restrictions described in section (c) of this section or to enter the regulated area during a full enforcement period must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at (718) 354-4353. [USCG-2026-0633, 91 FR 40896, July 6, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0633, 91 FR 40896, July 6, 2026, § 165.T01-0633 was added, effective July 12, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2029. § 165.T01-0936 Safety Zone; Aerial Displays, Upper Bay, New York, NY. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (718) 354-4356. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Effective dates and enforcement periods. [USCG-2026-0936, 91 FR 55268, Aug. 27, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0936, 91 FR 55268, Aug. 27, 2026, § 165.T01-0936 was added, effective Sept. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026. § 165.T01-0956 Safety Zone; Glen Island Approach Bridge, Long Island Sound, New Rochelle, NY. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative via VHF Channel 16 or by phone at (844) 692-8724 (Sector New York Command Center). Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov. [USCG-2024-0956, 89 FR 95722, Dec. 3, 2024] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2024-0956, 89 FR 95722, Dec. 3, 2024, § 165.T01-0956 was added, effective Dec. 3, 2024, through May 27, 2027. § 165.100 Regulated Navigation Area: Navigable waters within the USCG Northeast District. (a) Regulated navigation area. (b) Definitions. (c) Applicability. (d) Regulations Positive control for barges. (A) A propulsion failure; (B) A parted towing line; (C) A loss of tow; (D) A fire; (E) Grounding; (F) A loss of steering; or (G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in § 161.2 of this Chapter. (ii) Double-hull tank barges are exempt from paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section. (iii) The cognizant Captain of the Port (COTP), upon written application, may authorize an exemption from the requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section for— (A) Any tank barge with a capacity of less than 25,000 barrels, operating in an area with limited depth or width such as a creek or small river; or (B) Any tank barge operating on any waters within the COTP Zone, if the operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the COTP that the barge employs an equivalent level of safety to that provided by the positive control provisions of this section. Each request for an exemption under this paragraph must be submitted in writing to the cognizant COTP no later than 7 days before the intended transit. (iv) The operator of a towing vessel engaged in towing any tank barge must immediately call for an escort or assist tug to render assistance in the event of any of the occurrences identified in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section. (2) Enhanced communications. (i) Execution Rocks Light (USCG Light List No. [LLNR] 21440). (ii) Matinecock Point Shoal Lighted Gong Buoy 21 (LLNR 21420). (iii) 32A Buoy (LLNR 21380). (iv) Cable and Anchor Reef Lighted Bell Buoy 28C (LLNR 21330). (v) Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Light (LLNR 21260). (vi) Old Field Point Light (LLNR 21275). (vii) Approach to Stratford Point from the south (NOAA Chart 12370). (viii) Falkner Island Light (LLNR 21170). (ix) TE Buoy (LLNR 21160). (x) PI Buoy (LLNR 21080). (xi) Race Rock Light (LLNR 19815). (xii) Valiant Rock Lighted Whistle Buoy 11 (LLNR 19825). (xiii) Approach to Point Judith in vicinity of Block Island ferry route. (xiv) Buzzards Bay Entrance Light (LLNR 630). (xv) Buzzards Bay Midchannel Lighted Buoy BB (LLNR 16055) (xvi) Cleveland East Ledge Light (LLNR 016080). (xvii) Hog Island Channel Lighted Buoys 1 (LLNR 16130) and 2 (LLNR 16135). (xviii) Approach to the Bourne Bridge. (xix) Approach to the Sagamore Bridge. (xx) Approach to the eastern entrance of Cape Cod Canal. (3) Voyage planning. (ii) The watch officer is authorized to make modifications to the plan and validate it as necessary. (iii) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3)(iv) of this section, each voyage plan must contain: (A) A description of the type, volume, and grade of cargo. (B) Applicable information from nautical charts and publications, including Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light List, and Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, for the destination(s). (C) Current and forecasted weather, including visibility, wind, and sea state for the destination(s). (D) Data on tides and tidal currents for the destination(s). (E) Forward and after drafts of the tank barge, and under-keel and vertical clearances for each port and berthing area. (F) Pre-departure checklists. (G) Calculated speed and estimated times of arrival at proposed waypoints. (H) Communication contacts at Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) (if applicable), bridges, and facilities, and port-specific requirements for VHF radio. (I) The master's standing orders detailing closest points of approach, special conditions, and critical maneuvers. (iv) Each owner or operator of a tank barge on an intra-port transit of not more than four hours may prepare a voyage plan that contains: (A) The information described in paragraphs (d)(3)(iii)(D) and (E) of this section. (B) Current weather conditions including visibility, wind, and sea state. This information may be entered in either the voyage plan or towing vessel's log book. (C) The channels of VHF radio to monitor. (D) Other considerations such as availability of pilot, assist tug, berth, and line-handlers, depth of berth at mean low water, danger areas, and security calls. (4) Navigation restriction areas. (i) The waters of Cape Cod Bay south of latitude 42°5′ North and east of longitude 70°25′ West; or (ii) The waters of Fishers Island Sound east of longitude 72°2′ West, and west of longitude 71°55′ West. (5) Special Buzzards Bay regulations. (ii) Additional positive control for barges. (A) A propulsion failure; (B) A parted tow line; (C) A loss of tow; (D) A fire; (E) Grounding; (F) A loss of steering; or (G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in § 161.2 of this subchapter. (iii) Federal pilotage. (iv) In addition to the vessels denoted in § 161.16 of this chapter, requirements set forth in subpart B of 33 CFR part 161 also apply to any vessel transiting VMRS Buzzards Bay required to carry a bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone by part 26 of this chapter. (A) A VMRS Buzzards Bay user must: ( 1 ( 2 ( 3 ( 4 ( 5 (B) [Reserved] (e) In addition to the authority for this part 165, this section is also authorized under authority of section 311, Pub. L. 105-383. [CGD1-98-151, 63 FR 71770, Dec. 30, 1998, as amended by CGD01-98-151, 64 FR 12749, Mar. 15, 1999; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34715, June 29, 1999; CGD01-98-151, 65 FR 35838, June 6, 2000; CGD01-04-133, 72 FR 50058, Aug. 30, 2007; 72 FR 70780, Dec. 13, 2007; USCG-2008-0179, 73 FR 35016, June 19, 2008; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44283, July 27, 2015; USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 35088, July 28, 2017] § 165.101 Kittery, Maine—regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area—Waters within the boundaries of a line beginning at 43°04′50″ N, 70°44′52″ W; then to 43°04′52″ N, 70°44′53″ W; then to 43°04′59″ N, 70°44′46″ W; then to 43°05′05″ N, 70°44′32″ W; then to 43°05′03″ N, 70°44′30″ W; then to the beginning point. (b) Regulations. § 165.102 Security Zone: Walkers Point, Kennebunkport ME. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of this security zone. [CGDI 89-008, 54 FR 13883, Apr. 6, 1989] § 165.103 Safety and Security Zones; LPG Vessel Transits in Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone, Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (a) Location. (2) All waters of the Piscataqua River within a 500-yard radius of any Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel while it is moored at the LPG receiving facility on the Piscataqua River, Newington, New Hampshire. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by restrictions imposed by the Captain of the Port. (3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of the safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine or his authorized patrol representative. (d) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community and local agencies of periods during which these safety and security zones will be in effect by providing notice of arrivals and departures of LPG vessels via the telephone and/or Marine Safety Information Radio Broadcasts. [CGD01-02-045, 67 FR 56487, Sept. 4, 2002] § 165.104 Safety Zone: Vessel Launches, Bath Iron Works, Kennebec River, Bath, Maine. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U. S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state and federal law enforcement vessels. (c) Notifications. [CGD01-01-155, 67 FR 49582, July 31, 2002] § 165.105 Security Zones; Passenger Vessels, Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Definition. (b) Location. (1) All navigable waters within the Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100-yard radius of any passenger vessel that is anchored, moored, or in the process of mooring. (2) All navigable waters, within the Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone, extending from the surface to the sea floor, extending 200 yards ahead, and 100 yards aside and astern of any passenger vessel that is underway. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local, state and federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by restrictions imposed by the COTP or his designated representative. (3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of these security zones unless previously authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. (d) Enforcement. [CGD01-03-001, 68 FR 22305, Apr. 28, 2003] § 165.106 Security Zone: Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, Seabrook, New Hampshire. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine or designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state and federal law enforcement vessels. (3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of this security zone. [CGD01-02-092, 67 FR 64815, Oct. 22, 2002] § 165.110 Safety and Security Zone; Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier Transits and Anchorage Operations, Boston, Massachusetts. (a) Definitions. Authorized representative Deepwater port Support vessel (b) Location. (1) Vessels underway. (2) Vessels anchored in the Broad Sound. (3) Vessels moored at the Distrigas LNG facility. (4) Vessels calling on a deepwater port. (c) Regulations. (2) No person or vessel may enter the waters within the boundaries of the safety and security zones described in paragraph (b) of this section unless previously authorized by the COTP Boston, or his/her authorized representative. However, LNGCs and support vessels, as defined in 33 CFR 148.5, operating in the vicinity of NEGDWP are authorized to enter and move within such zones in the normal course of their operations following the requirements set forth in 33 CFR 150.340 and 150.345, respectively. (3) All vessels operating within the safety and security zones described in paragraph (b) of this section must comply with the instructions of the COTP or his/her authorized representative. [CGD01-02-023, 67 FR 63263, Oct. 11, 2002, as amended by USCG-2007-0087, 73 FR 34194, June 17, 2008] § 165.111 Safety Zone: Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts. (a) The following areas are established as safety zones during the conditions specified: (1) Around the U.S.S. Constitution Constitution Constitution Constitution Constitution (2) Whenever Constitution (3) Around the U.S.S. Constitution Constitution (b) The general regulations governing safety zones as contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. [CGD1 91-109, 57 FR 30407, July 9, 1992] § 165.112 Safety Zone: USS CASSIN YOUNG, Boston, Massachusetts. (a) Location. Around the USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793) and any accompanying parade vessels when the USS CASSIN YOUNG is underway. The zone extends 100 yards in all directions in the waters around the USS CASSIN YOUNG and accompanying parade vessels whenever the USS CASSIN YOUNG is underway in Boston Harbor from the time the USS CASSIN YOUNG departs its berth until it is safely moored. (b) Regulations. [CGD01-93-001, 58 FR 47991, Sept. 14, 1993] § 165.113 Security Zone: Dignitary arrival/departure Logan International Airport, Boston, MA. (a) Location. (1) Sector one will go into effect 15 minutes prior to the scheduled landing or takeoff of the aircraft carrying either the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments at Logan International Airport. Sector one will preclude all vessels from approaching within three hundred yards of the Logan International Airport shoreline, bound on the west by a line drawn between positions 42°22′45″ N., 071°01′05″ W. and 42°21′48″ N., 071°01′45″ W. (NAD) 1983). (2) Sector two will go into effect 15 minutes before the vehicle carrying the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments enters the Callahan Tunnel or Sumner Tunnel. Sector two may preclude vessels, as necessary, from entering an area of the main ship channel, Boston Inner Harbor; fifty yards in all directions from a point directly above the Callahan Tunnel or Sumner Tunnel. (3) Sector three will go into effect 15 minutes before the vehicle carrying the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments enters the Ted Williams Tunnel. Sector three may preclude vessels, as necessary, from entering an area of the main ship channel, Boston Inner Harbor, fifty yards in all directions from a point directly above the Ted Williams Tunnel. (4) Sector four will go into effect 15 minutes before the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments board the designated transport vessel. Sector four will preclude all vessels from approaching within three hundred yards in all directions from the designated vessel transporting the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments between Logan International Airport and any location in Boston Harbor. (5) The activation of a particular sector of this security zone will be announced via Safety Marine Information Broadcasts and/or by locally issued notices. (b) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. [CGD01-97-004, 63 FR 16117, Apr. 2, 1998] § 165.114 Safety and Security Zones: Escorted Vessels—Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. (a) Location. (b) Escorted vessel definition. (c) Regulations. (2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. [CGD01-01-227, 67 FR 20912, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by CGD01-01-227, 67 FR 63265, Oct. 11, 2002] § 165.115 [Reserved] § 165.116 Safety and Security Zones; Salem and Boston Harbors, Massachusetts. (a) Location. (1) Reserved Channel, Boston Harbor. (2) Boston Inner Harbor. (3) Salem Harbor. (b) Regulations. (2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. (3) No person may enter the waters or land area within the boundaries of the safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, Boston or his authorized patrol representative. [CGD01-02-016, 67 FR 45909, July 11, 2002, as amended by USCG-2009-0416, 74 FR 27441, June 10, 2009] § 165.117 Regulated Navigation Areas, Safety and Security Zones: Deepwater Ports, USCG Northeast District. (a) Location Regulated navigation areas. (2) Safety and security zones. (3) Coordinates. (ii) The geographic coordinates forming the loci for the regulated navigation areas, safety, and security zones for Neptune Deepwater Port are: 42°29′12.3″ N., 70°36′29.7″ W.; and 42°27′20.5″ N., 70°36′07.3″ W. (NAD 83). (iii) [Reserved] (b) Definitions. Authorized representative Deepwater port Dredge Support vessel Trap (c) Applicability. (1) Those vessels conducting cargo transfer operations with the deepwater ports whose coordinates are provided in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, (2) Support vessels operating in conjunction therewith, and (3) Coast Guard vessels or other law enforcement vessels operated by or under the direction of an authorized representative of the COTP Boston. (d) Regulations. (2) In accordance with the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within the safety and security zones designated in paragraph (a)(2) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Boston, or his/her authorized representative. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (d)(2) of this section, tankers and support vessels, as defined in 33 CFR 148.5, operating in the vicinity of NEGDWP are authorized to enter and move within such zones in the normal course of their operations following the requirements set forth in 33 CFR 150.340 and 150.345, respectively. (4) All vessels operating within the safety and security zones described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section must comply with the instructions of the COTP or his/her authorized representative. [USCG-2007-0087, 73 FR 34194, June 17, 2008, as amended by USCG-2009-0589, 75 FR 51377, Aug. 20, 2010; USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38442, July 7, 2014] § 165.118 Safety Zones; recurring annual events held in Coast Guard Sector Boston Captain of the Port Zone. The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. These regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1 of this section. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and/or Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Federal Register http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. http://www.homeport.uscg.mil. (a) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.” Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Boston. (b) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without Patrol Commander approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event. (c) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the movement of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through the LNM, unless authorized by an official patrol vessel. (d) The Patrol Commander may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (e) The Patrol Commander may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or participant behavior. (f) For all fireworks displays listed below, the regulated area is that area of navigable waters within a 350-yard radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display, unless modified in the LNM at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (g) For all swimming events listed, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from the participants. Table 1 6.0 June 6.1 Sand and Sea Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. • Date: A one-night event on Saturday during the last weekend of June, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Salisbury Beach within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°50.6′ N, 70°48.4′ W (NAD 83). 6.2 St. Peter's Fiesta Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: St. Peters Fiesta. • Date: A one-night event on Saturday during the last weekend of June, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Gloucester Harbor, Stage Fort Park, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site on the beach located at position 42°36.3′ N, 070°40.5′ W (NAD 83). 6.3 Surfside Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Beach Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. • Date: Every Saturday from June through September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Salisbury Beach, MA, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°50.6′ N, 070°48.4′ W (NAD 83). 6.4 Cohasset Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Bill Burnett. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the last weekend of June, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 08:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. • Location: All waters in the vicinity of Cohasset Harbor around Sandy Beach, within the following points (NAD 83): 42°15.6′ N, 070°48.1′ W. 42°15.5′ N, 070°48.1′ W. 42°15.4′ N, 070°47.9′ W. 42°15.4′ N, 070°47.8′ W. 6.5 Hull Youth Football Carnival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Hull Youth Football. • Date: A one-night event on the third or fourth weekend of June, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters within a 450-foot radius of the fireworks barge located approximately 500 feet of off Nantasket Beach, Hull MA located at position 42°16.6′ N, 070°51.7′ W (NAD 83). 7.0 July 7.1 City of Lynn 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Firework Display. • Sponsor: City of Lynn. • Date: July 3rd, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Nahant Bay, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°27.62 ′ N, 070°55.58′ W (NAD 83). 7.2 Gloucester July 4th Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: The Gloucester Fund. • Date: July 3rd, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Gloucester Harbor, Stage Fort Park, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site on the beach located at position 42°36.3′ N, 070°40.5′ W (NAD 83). 7.3 Manchester by the Sea Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Manchester Parks and Recreation Department. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Manchester Bay within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site barge located at position 42°35.03′ N, 070°45.52′ W (NAD 83). 7.4 Weymouth 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Weymouth 4th of July Committee. • Date: Friday or Saturday during the first weekend before July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: All waters of Weymouth Fore River, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°15.5′ N, 070°56.1′ W (NAD 83). 7.5 Beverly 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Beverly Harbormaster. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Beverly Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch barge located at position 42°32.62′ N, 070°52.15′ W (NAD 83). 7.6 Beverly Farms 4th of July Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Farms-Pride 4th of July Committee. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Location: All waters of Manchester Bay within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site near West Beach located at position 42°33.84′ N, 070°48.5′ W (NAD 83). 7.7 Boston Pops Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Boston 4 Celebrations. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Charles River within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barges located in the vicinity of position 42°21.47′ N, 071°05.03′ W (NAD 83). 7.8 City of Salem Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: City of Salem. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Salem Harbor, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on Derby Wharf at position 42°31.15′ N, 070°53.13′ W (NAD 83). 7.9 Marblehead 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Marblehead. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Location: All waters of Marblehead Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°30.34′ N, 070°50.13′ W (NAD 83). 7.10 Plymouth 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: July 4 Plymouth, Inc. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Plymouth Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°57.3′ N, 070°38.3′ W (NAD 83). 7.11 Town of Nahant Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Nahant. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Nahant Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site on Bailey's Hill Park located at position 42°25.1′ N, 070°55.8′ W (NAD 83). 7.12 Town of Revere Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Revere. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Broad Sound, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at Revere Beach at position 42°24.5′ N, 070°59.47′ W (NAD 83). 7.13 Yankee Homecoming Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Yankee Homecoming. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the last weekend of July or first weekend of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Merrimack River, within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°48.97′ N, 070°52.68′ W (NAD 83). 7.14 Hingham 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Hingham Lions Club. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters within a 350-yard radius of the beach on Button Island located at position 42°15.07′ N, 070°53.03′ W (NAD 83). 7.15 Ipswich Independence Day Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Trustees of the Foundation. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Ipswich Bay within a 350-yard radius of the beach located at position 42°41.43′ N, 070°46.49′ W (NAD 83). 7.16 Salisbury Maritime Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the third weekend of July, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Salisbury Beach within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°50.6′ N, 070°48.4′ W (NAD 83). 7.17 Salisbury 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Salisbury Chamber of Commerce. • Date: July 4th, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Salisbury Beach within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°50.6′ N, 070°48.4′ W (NAD 83). 7.18 Charles River 1-Mile Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Charles River Swimming Club, Inc. • Date: A one-day event held on the second Sunday in July, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: All waters of Charles River between the Longfellow Bridge and the Harvard Bridge within the following points (NAD 83): 42°21.7′ N, 071°04.8′ W. 42°21.7′ N, 071°04.3′ W. 42°22.2′ N, 071°07.3′ W. 42°22.1′ N, 070°07.4′ W. 7.19 Swim Across America Boston • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Swim Across America. • Date: A one-day event on Friday during the third week of July, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Boston Harbor between Rowes Warf and Little Brewster Island within the following points (NAD 83): 42°21.4′ N, 071°03.0′ W. 42°21.5′ N, 071°02.9′ W. 42°19.8′ N, 070°53.6′ W. 42°19.6′ N, 070°53.4′ W. 7.20 Joppa Flats Open Water Mile • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Newburyport YMCA. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the last week of July, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Merrimack River located in the Joppa Flats within the following points (NAD 83): 42°48.6′ N, 070°50.9′ W. 42°48.6′ N, 070°49.4′ W. 42°48.0′ N, 070°49.4′ W. 42°48.0′ N, 070°57.0′ W. 7.21 Swim Across America Nantasket Beach • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Swim Across America. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the third week of July, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of Massachusetts Bay near Nantasket Beach within the following points (NAD 83): 42°16.7′ N, 070°51.9′ W. 42°16.9′ N, 070°51.3′ W. 42°16.3′ N, 070°50.5′ W. 42°16.1′ N, 070°51.0′ W. 8.0 August 8.1 Beverly Homecoming Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Beverly Harbormaster. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the first weekend of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Beverly Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°32.62′ N, 070°52.15′ W (NAD 83). 8.2 Celebrate Revere Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Town of Revere. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the first weekend of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at Revere Beach at position 42°24.5′ N, 070°59.47′ W (NAD 83). 8.3 Gloucester Fisherman Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Gloucester Fisherman Athletic Association. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the Second week of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of Western Harbor, within the following points (NAD 83): 42°36.6′ N, 070°40.3′ W. 42°36.5′ N, 070°40.2′ W. 42°36.4′ N, 070°40.7′ W. 42°36.5′ N, 070°40.7′ W. 8.4 Urban Epic Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Tri-Maine/Urban Epic Events. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the second week of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. • Location: All waters of Dorchester Bay within the following points (NAD 83): 42°18.9′ N, 071°02.0′ W. 42°18.9′ N, 071°01.8′ W. 42°19.5′ N, 071°01.8′ W. 42°19.8′ N, 071°02.2′ W. 8.5 Celebrate the Clean Harbor Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: New England Marathon Swimming Association. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the third week of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Gloucester Harbor within the following points (NAD 83): 42°35.3′ N, 070°39.8′ W. 42°35.9′ N, 070°39.2′ W. 42°35.9′ N, 070°39.8′ W. 42°35.3′ N, 070°40.2′ W. 8.6 Boston Light Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Boston Light Swim. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the second week of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Boston Harbor between the L Street Bath House and Little Brewster Island within the following points (NAD 83): 42°19.7′ N, 071°02.2′ W. 42°19.9′ N, 071°10.7′ W. 42°19.8′ N, 070°53.6′ W. 42°19.6′ N, 070°53.4′ W. 8.7 Sharkfest Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Enviro-Sports Productions, Inc. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the last week of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Old Harbor from near Columbia Point to Carson Beach within the following points (NAD 83): 42°19.1′ N, 071°02.2′ W. 42°19.2′ N, 071°01.9′ W. 42°19.7′ N, 071°02.8′ W. 42°19.4′ N, 071°02.9′ W. 8.8 The Boston Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Wilkinson Enterprises, Inc. • Date: A one-day event on the second or third weekend of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. • Location: All waters of Boston Inner Harbor, Piers Park East Boston to Columbus Park, Boston, Ma within the following points (NAD 83): 42°21.7′ N, 071°02.1′ W. 42°21.6′ N, 071°02.8′ W. 42°21.7′ N, 071°02.8′ W. 42°21.8′ N, 071°02.4′ W. 9.0 September 9.1 Gloucester Schooner Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Stage Fort Park Gloucester. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Gloucester Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the launch site on the beach located at position 42°36.3′ N, 070°40.5′ W (NAD 83). 9.2 Plymouth Yacht Club Celebration Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Plymouth Yacht Club. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Plymouth Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 41°22.3′ N, 070°39.4′ W (NAD 83). 9.3 Somerville Riverfest Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Federal Realty Investment Trust. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the last weekend of September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Mystic River within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°23.9′ N, 071°04.8′ W (NAD 83). 9.4 Mayflower Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Fast Forward Race Management. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Location: All waters of Plymouth Inner Harbor within the following points (NAD 83): 41°58.3′ N, 070°40.6′ W. 41°58.7′ N, 070°39.1′ W. 41°56.8′ N, 070°37.8′ W. 41°57.1′ N, 070°39.2′ W. 9.5 Plymouth Rock Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Fast Forward Race Management. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of Plymouth Inner Harbor within the following points (NAD 83): 41°58.3′ N, 070°40.6′ W. 41°58.7′ N, 070°39.1′ W. 41°56.8′ N, 070°37.8′ W. 41°57.1′ N, 070°39.2′ W. 9.6 Duxbury Beach Triathlon • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Duxbury Beach Triathlon. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the third weekend of September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 08:30 a.m. to 09:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of Duxbury Bay on the south side of the Powder Point Bridge within the following points (NAD 83): 42°02.8′ N, 070°39.1′ W. 42°03.0′ N, 070°38.7′ W. 42°02.8′ N, 070°38.6′ W. 42°02.7′ N, 070°39.0′ W. 9.7 Boston Harbor Sharkfest Swim • Event Type: Swim. • Sponsor: Enviro-Sports Productions, Inc. • Date: A one-day event on a Saturday during the second or third weekend in September, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Boston Inner Harbor, Piers Park East Boston to Fan Pier, South Boston, Ma within the following points (NAD 83): 42°21.7′ N, 071°02.1′ W. 42°21.8′ N, 071°02.4′ W. 42°21.3′ N, 071°02.9′ W. 42°21.3′ N, 071°02.3′ W. 10.0 October 10.1 Intercontinental Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: Intercontinental Hotel. • Date: A one-day event on Sunday during the last weekend of October, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: All waters of Boston Inner Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°21.2′ N, 071°03′ W (NAD 83). 12.0 December 12.1 First Night Boston Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Sponsor: First Night, Inc. • Date: A one-day event on New Year's Eve, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of Boston Inner Harbor within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°21.7′ N, 071°02.6′ W (NAD 83). [USCG-2011-0109, 76 FR 69626, Nov. 9, 2011, as amended by USCG-2013-0060, 78 FR 67030, Nov. 8, 2013; USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 165.119 Safety Zone; Captain of the Port Boston Fireworks display zones, Boston Harbor, Boston, MA. (a) Boston Inner Harbor. (1) Charlestown Safety Zone. (2) Long Wharf Safety Zone. (3) Fan Pier Safety Zone. (4) Pier 6 Safety Zone. (5) North Jetty Safety Zone. (6) Castle Island Safety Zone. (b) Notification. Federal Register (c) Enforcement period. (d) Definitions. (e) No vessels, except for fireworks barges and accompanying vessels, will be allowed to enter into, transit through, or anchor within one of the aforementioned safety zones during an enforcement period without the permission of the COTP or the designated representative. (f) All persons and vessels permitted to enter one of these safety zones during an enforcement period shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene representative. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (g) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within a safety zone during a period of enforcement shall contact the COTP or the designated on-scene representative via VHF channel 16 or 617-223-5757 (Sector Boston Command Center) to obtain permission. [USCG-2013-0503, 79 FR 26848, May 12, 2014] § 165.120 Security Zone, John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, Boston, MA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter or remain in this security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Boston. However, the COTP hereby grants vessels permission to enter this security zone as long as such vessels proceed through the area with caution and operate at a speed no faster than that speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless otherwise required by the Navigation Rules as published in 33 CFR part 83 and remain beyond one hundred (100) yards of the Moakley Courthouse in Boston, MA, following any natural waterside seawall configuration enclosed by a line connecting the following points: Latitude Longitude 42°21′15″ N 71°02′54″ W.; Bounded by the curvature of the seawall, thence to 42°21′18″ N 71°02′43″ W.; thence to 42°21′20″ N 71°02′40″ W.; Bounded by 100 yards off the curvature of the seawall, thence to 42°21′16″ N 71°02′57″ W.; thence to point of origin. (2) Although vessels have permission to enter the five hundred (500) yards security zone under the conditions mentioned in the preceding paragraph, no person or vessel may come within one hundred (100) yards of the Moakley Courthouse under any conditions unless given express permission from the COTP or the COTP's designated representatives. (3) Any person or vessel permitted to enter the security zone shall comply with the directions and orders of the COTP or the COTP's representatives. Upon being hailed by siren, radio, flashing lights, or other means, the operator of a vessel within the zone shall proceed as directed. Any person or vessel within the security zone shall exit the zone when directed by the COTP or the COTP's representatives. (4) To obtain permissions required by this regulation, individuals may reach the COTP or a COTP representative via VHF channel 16 or 617-223-5757 (Sector Boston Command Center) to obtain permission. (5) Penalties. (c) Effective and enforcement period. (d) Notification. Federal Register (e) COTP representative. [USCG-2014-0246, 81 FR 10501, Mar. 1, 2016] § 165.121 Safety and Security Zones: High Interest Vessels, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. (a) Location. 1/2 1/2 (2) All waters of Rhode Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, the Providence and Taunton Rivers 2 miles ahead and 1 mile astern, and extending 1000 yards on either side of any high interest vessel transiting Narragansett Bay, or the Providence and Taunton Rivers. (3) All waters and land within a 1000-yard radius of any high interest vessel moored at a waterfront facility in the Providence Captain of the Port zone. (b) High interest vessels defined. (c) Regulations. (2) The general regulations covering safety and security zones in §§ 165.23 and 165.33, respectively, of this part apply. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP, and the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. [CGD01-02-065, 67 FR 56224, Sept. 3, 2002, as amended by USCG-2013-0060, 78 FR 67030, Nov. 8, 2013] § 165.122 Regulated Navigation Area: Navigable waters within Narragansett Bay and the Providence River, Rhode Island. (a) Description of the regulated navigation area (RNA). (b) Regulations. (i) Maintain a minimum 10% of the vessel's draft as an under-keel clearance when not assisted by tugs, or when not moored at an assigned berth. Under-keel clearance is the minimum clearance available between the deepest point on the vessel and the bottom of the waterway, in calm water. (ii) Have at least one mile of visibility to transit the Providence River between 41°43′01.4″ N; 071°20′41.7″ W (Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)) and 41°47′38.8″ N; 071°22′46.7″ W (Channel Light 42 (LLNR 18580)). (2) Vessels over 65 feet in length inbound for berths in the Providence River are required to make Safety Signal (SECURITE) calls on both VHF channels 13 and 16 at the following geographic locations: (i) Pilot Boarding Area; (ii) Abeam of Castle Hill; (iii) Abeam of Sandy Point; (iv) Abeam of 41°43′01.4″ N; 071°20′41.7″ W (Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)); (v) Abeam of Sabin Point; and (vi) Upon mooring. (3) Vessels over 65 feet in length inbound for berths in Mount Hope Bay or in the Taunton River are required to make SECURITE calls on both VHF channels 13 and 16 at the following geographic locations: (i) Pilot Boarding Area; (ii) Abeam of Castle Hill; (iii) Abeam of Sandy Point; and (iv) At position 41°39′32.4″ N;071°14′ 02.6″ W (Mount Hope Bay Junction Lighted Gong Buoy “MH” (LLNR 18790)). (4) Vessels over 65 feet in length outbound for sea down the Providence River Channel shall make SECURITE calls on VHF channels 13 and 16 at the following geographic locations: (i) One-half hour prior to departure from the berth; (ii) At departure from the berth; (iii) Abeam of Sabin Point; (iv) Abeam of Gaspee Point; and (v) Abeam of position 41°43′01.4″ N; 071°20′41.7″ W (Conimicut Light (LLNR 18305)). (5) Vessels over 65 feet in length outbound for sea down from Mount Hope Bay through Narragansett Bay are required to make SECURITE calls on VHF channels 13 and 16 at the following geographic locations: (i) One-half hour prior to departure from the berth; (ii) At departure from the berth; and (iii) At position 41°39′32.4″ N;071°14′ 02.6″ W (Mount Hope Bay Junction Lighted Gong Buoy “MH” (LLNR 18790)). (6) Vessels 65 feet and under in length, and all recreational vessels, when meeting deep draft commercial vessel traffic in all locations within this RNA shall keep out of the way of the oncoming deep draft commercial vessel. Nothing in this regulation, however, relieves a vessel of any duty prescribed in the Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E). (7) The Captain of the Port (COTP) Southeastern New England may authorize a deviation from these regulations. Parties wishing to request a deviation must do so in advance by contacting the COTP Southeastern New England, at 508-457-3211, or via VHF Channel 13 (156.7 MHz), or VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Any person or vessel receiving permission from the COTP to deviate from these regulations must comply with any specific instructions provided by the COTP. (c) Enforcement. [USCG-2009-0143, 75 FR 15347, Mar. 29, 2010, as amended by USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38442, July 7, 2014; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44283, July 27, 2015] § 165.123 Cruise Ships, Sector Southeastern New England Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone. (a) Location. (1) Within a 200-yard radius of any cruise ship that is underway and is under escort of U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement personnel or designated representative, or (2) Within a 100-yard radius of any cruise ship that is anchored, at any berth or moored. (b) Definitions. Cruise ship cruise ship Designated representative Southeastern New England COTP Zone (c) Enforcement. (d) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels granted permission to enter a security zone must comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated representative. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by the restrictions imposed by the COTP or the designated representative. (3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of these security zones unless previously authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. (4) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or the designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. (5) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the security zone shall contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 or 508-457-3211 (Sector Southeastern New England command center) to obtain permission to do so. [USCG-2010-0803, 76 FR 41075, July 13, 2011, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.124 Security Zone; Electric Boat Shipyard, Narragansett Bay, Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) This security zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or a designated representative. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the security zones must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative. (3) The “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port to act on his/her behalf. The on-scene representative may be on a Coast Guard vessel, a state or local law enforcement vessel, or other designated craft, or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the security zones shall request permission to do so by contacting the Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Command Center at 866-819-9128, or via VHF Channel 16. [USCG-2024-0994, 90 FR 38403, Aug. 8, 2025] § 165.125 Regulated Navigation Area; EPA Superfund Site, New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section shall not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site, provided that the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Southeastern New England, is given advance notice of those activities by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (c) Waivers. [USCG-2010-1119, 76 FR 35744, June 20, 2011] § 165.141 Safety Zone: Sunken vessel EMPIRE KNIGHT, Boon Island, ME. (a) Location. (b) Effective date. (c) Regulations. (2) All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring, diving, dredging, dumping, fishing, trawling, laying cable, or conducting salvage operations in this zone except as authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine. Innocent transit through the area within the safety zone is not affected by this regulation and does not require the authorization of the Captain of the Port. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on scene patrol personnel. U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. [CGD 01-95-141, 61 FR 60032, Nov. 26, 1996] § 165.150 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac River, Mill River. (a) Boundaries. (b) Regulations. (2) Applicability. The regulations apply to barges with a freeboard greater than ten feet and to any vessel towing or pushing these barges on outbound transits of the Tomlinson Bridge. (3) Regulated barges may not transit the bridge— (i) During the period from one hour to five hours after high water slack, (ii) When the wind speed at the bridge is greater than twenty knots, and (iii) With the barge being towed on a hawser, stern first. (4) Regulated barges with a beam greater than fifty feet must be pushed ahead through the bridge. (5) If the tug operator does not have a clear view over the barge when pushing ahead, the operator shall post a lookout on the barge with a means of communication with the operator. (6) Regulated barges departing the Mill River may transit the bridge only between sunrise and sunset. Barges must be pushed ahead of the tug, bow first, with a second tug standing by to assist at the bow. (7) Nothing in this section is intended to relieve any person from complying with: (i) Applicable Navigation and Pilot Rules for Inland Waters; (ii) Any other laws or regulations; (iii) Any order or direction of the Captain of the Port. (8) The Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound (COTP) may issue an authorization to deviate from any regulation in paragraph (b) of this section if the COTP determines that an alternate operation can be done safely. (9) The COTP may temporarily close the RNA for any situation the COTP determines would create an imminent hazard to waterway users in the RNA. Entry into the RNA during temporary closure is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. The COTP or designated representative may order the removal of any vessel or equipment within the RNA. To assure wide advance notice of each closure among affected mariners, the COTP may use means including, but not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. The COTP will announce the dates and times of the closure and whether exceptions will be authorized for emergency or other specific vessel traffic. [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 80-069, 47 FR 53368, Nov. 26, 1982. Redesignated by CGD 87-008b, 52 FR 25218, July 6, 1987, as amended by USCG-2012-0343, 77 FR 67565, Nov. 13, 2012] § 165.151 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays, Air Shows and Swim Events in the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone. (a) Regulations. (2) These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated. In advance of the event, notifications will be made to the local maritime community through all appropriate means such as Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners as to the exact dates and times of the enforcement period for an event. The USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov. (3) Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in Tables 1 and 2 to § 165.151 are still required to submit marine event applications in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15. Each application must: (i) Be submitted no less than 60 days before the date of the proposed event. (ii) If the proposed event does not have a specified date the sponsor shall hold the event during the month it is listed in Tables 1 or 2 to § 165.151. (iii) For those proposed events listed in Table 1 to § 165.151 to be held during the month of July, the event may take place during the final seven days of June. (iv) Any proposed event not being held on the specified date or within the month listed in Tables 1 or 2 to § 165.151 shall be considered a new marine event and the sponsor shall submit a new marine event application in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 no less than 135 days before the start of the event. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative. (2) Official patrol vessels. (3) Spectators. (c) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas should contact the COTP at 203-468-4401 (Sector LIS command center) or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 to obtain permission to do so. (d) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless authorized by COTP or designated representative. (e) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or the designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (f) The COTP or designated representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. (g) The regulated area for all fireworks displays listed in Table 1 to § 165.151 is that area of navigable waters within a 1000 foot radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display, unless otherwise noted in Table 1 to § 165.151 or modified in USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (h) The regulated area for all air shows is the entire geographic area described as the location for that show unless otherwise noted in Table 1 to § 165.151 or modified in USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (i) Fireworks barges used in these locations 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 sites used in these locations will display a sign labeled “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” with the same dimensions. These zones will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day a barge with a “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” sign on the port and starboard side is on-scene or a “FIREWORKS—STAY AWAY” sign is posted in a location listed in Table 1 to § 165.151. (j) For all swim events listed in Table 2 to § 165.151, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 100 yards from the participants. Table 1 to § 165.151 4 April 4.1 Bridgeport Bluefish April Fireworks • Date: A single day in April. • Time: To be determined annually. 6 June 6.1 Barnum Festival Fireworks • Date: A single day in June or July. • Time: To be determined annually. • Location: Waters of Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport, CT in approximate position 41°9′04″ N, 073°12′49″ W (NAD 83). 6.2 Salute to Veterans Fireworks • Date: A single day in June. • Location: Waters of Reynolds Channel off Hempstead, NY in approximate position 40°35′36.62″ N, 073°35′20.72″ W (NAD 83). 7 July 7.1 Point O'Woods Fire Company Summer Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Great South Bay, Point O'Woods, NY, in approximate position 40°39′18.57″ N, 073°08′5.73″ W (NAD 83). 7.2 City of Norwalk Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters off Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT, in approximate position, 41°04′50″ N, 073°23′22″ W (NAD 83). 7.3 Sag Harbor Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Location: Waters of Sag Harbor Bay off Havens Beach, Sag Harbor, NY, in approximate position 41°00′26″ N, 072°17′9″ W (NAD 83). • Location: Waters of the Thames River, Norwich, CT in approximate position, 41°31′16.835″ N, 072°04′43.327″ W (NAD 83). 7.4 Southampton Fresh Air Home Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Shinnecock Bay, Southampton, NY, in approximate position, 40°51′48″ N, 072°26′30″ W (NAD 83). 7.5 City of Middletown Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Connecticut River, Middletown Harbor, Middletown, CT, in approximate position 41°33′44.47″ N, 072°38′37.88″ W (NAD 83). 7.6 City of Norwich Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Thames River, Norwich, CT, in approximate position, 41°31′16.835″ N, 072°04′43.327″ W (NAD 83). 7.7 City of Stamford Independence Day Celebration • Date: A single day in June or July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of Fisher's Westcott Cove, Stamford, CT, in approximate position 41°02′09.56″ N, 073°30′57.76″ W (NAD 83). 7.8 CDM Chamber of Commerce Annual Music Fest Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters off Cedar Beach Town Park, Mount Sinai, NY, in approximate position 40°57′59.58″ N, 073°01′57.87″ W (NAD 83). 7.9 Riverfest Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Connecticut River, Hartford, CT, in approximate positions, 41°45′39.93″ N, 072°39′49.14″ W (NAD 83). 7.10 Village of Asharoken Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Northport Bay, Asharoken, NY, in approximate position, 41°55′54.04″ N, 073°21′27.97″ W (NAD 83). 7.11 Village of Port Jefferson Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Port Jefferson Harbor, Port Jefferson, NY, in approximate position 40°57′10.11″ N, 073°04′28.01″ W (NAD 83). 7.12 Village of Quoque Foundering Anniversary Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Quantuck Bay, Quoque, NY, in approximate position 40°48′42.99″ N, 072°37′20.20″ W (NAD 83). 7.13 Mashantucket Pequot Fireworks (Sailfest) • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Thames River, New London, CT, in approximate positions Barge 1, 41°21′03.03″ N, 072°5′24.5″ W, Barge 2, 41°20′51.75″ N, 072°5′18.90″ W (NAD 83). 7.14 Shelter Island Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of Gardiner Bay, Shelter Island, NY, in approximate position 41°04′39.11″ N, 072°22′01.07″ W (NAD 83). 7.15 Town of North Hempstead Bar Beach Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Hempstead Harbor, North Hempstead, NY, in approximate position 40°49′54″ N, 073°39′14″ W (NAD 83). 7.16 City of Rowayton Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of Long Island Sound south of Bayley Beach Park, Rowayton, CT, in approximate position 41°03′11″ N, 073°26′41″ W (NAD 83). 7.17 Connetquot River Summer Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Connetquot River off Snapper Inn Restaurant, Oakdale, NY, in approximate position 40°43′32.38″ N, 073°9′02.64″ W (NAD 83). 7.18 Town of Hempstead “Salute to Veterans” Concert and Fireworks Display • Date: A single day in June or July. • Time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: Waters of Reynolds Channel at Lido Beach in Town of Hempstead, NY, in approximate position 40°35′36.81″ N, 073°35′20.37″ W (NAD 83). 8 August 8.1 Taste of Italy Fireworks • Date: A single day in August. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Norwich Harbor, off Norwich Marina, Norwich, CT, in approximate position 41°31′17.72″ N, 072°04′43.41″ W (NAD 83). 8.2 City of Stamford Fireworks • Date: A single day in August. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Stamford Harbor, off Kosciuszco Park, Stamford, CT, in approximate position 41°01′48.46″ N, 073°32′15.32″ W (NAD 83). 9 September 9.1 Village of Island Park Labor Day Celebration Fireworks • Date: A single day in September. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters off Village of Island Park Fishing Pier, Village Beach, NY, in approximate position 40°36′30.95″ N, 073°39′22.23″ W (NAD 83). 9.2 Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church Fireworks • Date: A single day in September or October. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Hempstead Harbor off Bar Beach Town Park, Port Washington, NY, in approximate position 40°49′42″ N, 073°39′07″ W (NAD 83). 9.3 Port Washington Sons of Italy Fireworks • Date: A single day in September. • Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Waters of Hempstead Harbor off Bar Beach, North Hempstead, NY, in approximate position 40°49′48.04″ N, 073°39′24.32″ W (NAD 83). 9.4 Town of Hempstead “Big Shot” Concert and Fireworks Display • Date: A single day in September. • Time: 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: Waters of Reynolds Channel at Lido Beach in Town of Hempstead, NY, in approximate position 40°35′36.81″ N, 073°35′20.37″ W (NAD 83). 11 November 11.1 Charles W. Morgan Anniversary Fireworks • Date: A single day in November. • Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Mystic River, north of the Mystic Seaport Light, Mystic, CT, in approximate position 41°21′56.455″ N, 071°57′58.32″ W (NAD 83). 11.2 Connetquot River Fall Fireworks • Date: A single day in November. • Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Location: Waters of the Connetquot River off Snapper Inn Restaurant, Oakdale, NY, in approximate position 40°43′32.38″ N, 073°09′02.64″ W (NAD 83). Table 2 to § 165.151 [June, July & August] 1.2 Huntington Bay Open Water Championships Swim • Location: Waters of Huntington Bay, NY. In approximate positions start/finish at approximate position 40°54′25.8″ N, 073°24′28.8″ W, East turn at approximate position 40°54′45″ N 073°23′36.6″ W and a West turn at approximate position 40°54′31.2″ N, 073°25′21″ W, °09′25.07″ N 073°12′47.82″ W (NAD 83). 1.7 US Coast Guard Triathlon Swim • Date: A single day during August. • Location: All navigable waters of the Thames River, New London Harbor off Fort Trumbull State Park around a half mile long course that is west of the Federal navigation channel in New London, CT. Formed by connecting the following points. Beginning at point (A) 41°20′40.03″ N, 072°05′32.15″ W; then east to point (B) 41°20′40.08″ N, 072°05′22.03″ W, then north to point (C) 41°20′48.29N, 072°05′23.19″ W; then north west to point (D) 41°20′50.84″ N, 072°05′29.29″ W, then south west to end point (E) 41°20′46.41″ N, 072°05′35.77″ W, (NAD 83). [USCG-2008-0384, 77 FR 6958, Feb. 10, 2012, as amended by USCG-2012-1036, 78 FR 31406, May 24, 2013; USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38442, July 7, 2014; USCG-2018-0532, 85 FR 5570, Jan. 31, 2020; 85 FR 11294, Feb. 27, 2020; USCG-2020-0082, 85 FR 38073, June 25, 2020; USCG-2021-0135, 86 FR 50262, Sept. 8, 2021; USCG-2023-0001, 88 FR 38404, June 13, 2023; USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 165.153 Regulated Navigation Area: Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Regulated Navigation Area location. (b) Applicability. (c) Definitions. Commercial service Ferry (1) Operates in other than ocean or coastwise service; (2) Has provisions only for deck passengers or vehicles, or both; (3) Operates on a short run on a frequent schedule between two points over the most direct water route; and (4) Offers a public service of a type normally attributed to a bridge or tunnel. Public vessels Territorial sea baseline (d) Regulations. (2) Enhanced communications. (i) Inbound approach to Cerberus Shoal; and (ii) Outbound approach to Race Rock Light (USCG Light List No. 19815). (3) All vessels operating within the RNA that are bound for a port or place located in the United States or that must transit the internal waters of the United States, must be inspected to the satisfaction of the U. S. Coast Guard, before entering waters within three nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline. Vessels awaiting inspection will be required to anchor in the manner directed by the COTP. This section does not apply to vessels operating exclusively within the Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and COTP Zone, vessels on a single voyage which depart from and return to the same port or place within the RNA, all towing vessels engaged in coastwise trade, vessels in innocent passage not bound for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and all vessels not engaged in commercial service whose last port of call was in the United States. Vessels requiring inspection by the COTP may contact the COTP via marine band or Very High Frequency (VHF) channel 16, telephone at (203) 468-4401, facsimile at (203) 468-4418, or letter addressed to Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, 120 Woodward Ave., New Haven, CT 06512. (4) All vessels operating within the RNA that are bound for a port or place located in the United States or that must transit the internal waters of the United States, must obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port (COTP) before entering waters within three nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline. Vessels awaiting COTP authorization to enter waters within three nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline will be required to anchor in the manner directed by the COTP. This section does not apply to vessels operating exclusively within the Long Island Sound Marine Inspection and COTP Zone, vessels on a single voyage which depart from and return to the same port or place within the RNA, all towing vessels engaged in coastwise trade, vessels in innocent passage not bound for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and all vessels not engaged in commercial service whose last port of call was in the United States. Vessels may request authorization from the COTP by contacting the COTP via marine band or Very High Frequency (VHF) channel 16, telephone at (203) 468-4401, facsimile at (203) 468-4418, or letter addressed to Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound, 120 Woodward Ave., New Haven, CT 06512. (5) Vessels over 1,600 gross tons operating in the RNA within three nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline that are bound for a port or place located in the United States or that must transit the internal waters of the United States must receive authorization from the COTP prior to transiting or any intentional vessel movements, including, but not limited to, shifting berths, departing anchorage, or getting underway from a mooring. This section does not apply to vessels in innocent passage not bound for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (6) Ferry vessels. (7) Vessels engaged in commercial service. (8) Bridge foundations. (9) This section does not relieve any vessel from compliance with applicable Navigation Rules (COLREGS and their associated Annexes and Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E)). [CGD01-02-104, 68 FR 48802, Aug. 15, 2003, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11213, Mar. 16, 2009; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44283, July 27, 2015] § 165.154 Safety and Security Zones; Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone Safety and Security Zones. The following areas are designated safety and security zones: (a) Security zones. (i) All navigable waters of Long Island Sound, from surface to bottom, North and Northeast of a line running from Bay Point, at approximate position 41°18′34.20″ N, 072°10′24.60″ W, to Millstone Point at approximate position 41°18′15.00″ N, 072°9′57.60″ W (NAD 83). (ii) All navigable waters of Long Island Sound, from surface to bottom, West of a line starting at 41°18′42″ N, 072°09′39″ W, running south to the Eastern most point of Fox Island at approximate position 41°18′24.11″ N, 072°09′39.73″ W (NAD 83). (2) Electric Boat Shipyard, Groton, CT. (i) Location. (ii) Application. (3) Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT. All navigable waters of the Thames River, from surface to bottom, West of Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT, enclosed by a line beginning at a point on the shoreline at 41°23′7.9″ N, 072°05′13.7″ W; then to 41°23′7.9″ N, 072°05′16.9″ W; then to 41°23′26.42″ N, 72°5′30.771″ W; then to 41°23′42.9″ N, 072°05′40.1″ W; then to 41°23′46.7″ N, 072°05′42.3″ W; then to 41°23′53.9″ N, 072°05′44.5″ W; then to 41°24′8.7″ N, 072°05′44.5″ W; then to 41°24′16.2″ N, 072°05′43.4″ W; then to a point on the shoreline 41°24′16.2″ N, 072°05′36.4″ W; then along the shoreline to the point of beginning (NAD 83). (4) U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. (i) Location. (ii) Enforcement period. (iii) Notification. (5) U.S. Coast Guard Vessels, Long Island Sound COTP Zone. All navigable waters within a 100-yard radius of any anchored U.S. Coast Guard vessel. For the purposes of this section, U.S. Coast Guard vessels includes any commissioned vessel or small boat in the service of the regular U.S. Coast Guard and does not include Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels. (b) Safety zones. (2) [Reserved] (c) Regulations. (2) These safety and security zones are closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or a designated representative. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the security zones must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative. (3) The “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port to act on his/her behalf. The on-scene representative may be on a Coast Guard vessel, a state or local law enforcement vessel, or other designated craft, or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the security zones shall request permission to do so by contacting the Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound at 203-468-4401, or via VHF Channel 16. [USCG-2008-0384, 77 FR 6961, Feb. 10, 2012, as amended by USCG-2021-0062, 86 FR 37051, July 14, 2021; USCG-2022-0082, 87 FR 47354, Aug. 3, 2022] § 165.156 Regulated Navigation Area: East Rockaway Inlet to Atlantic Beach Bridge, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) In accordance with the general regulations, the following regulations apply to vessels carrying petroleum products in excess of 250 barrels: (i) The vessel must have plans in place to maintain a minimum of two feet under keel clearance at all times. (ii) A vessel requiring a nighttime transit through East Rockaway Inlet may only do so only after receiving approval from the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound. (iii) Vessels are prohibited from transiting East Rockaway Inlet if a small craft advisory or greater has been issued for the area unless specific approval is received from the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound. (iv) In an emergency, any vessel may deviate from the regulations in this section to the extent necessary to avoid endangering the safety of persons, the environment, and or property. If deviation from the regulations is necessary, the master or their designee shall inform the Coast Guard as soon as it is practicable to do so. (c) Waivers. (2) An application for a waiver must state the need for the waiver and describe the proposed vessel operations through the Regulated Navigation Area. [USCG-2008-0085, 74 FR 57887, Nov. 10, 2009, as amended by USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44283, July 27, 2015] § 165.160 Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events Held in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone. (a) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, no person may enter the safety zone described in table 1 or 2 of this section unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's Designated Representative. (2) To seek permission to enter the designated safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's Designated Representative via VHF-FM Marine Channel 16, or by contacting the Coast Guard Sector New York command center at 718-354-4356. (3) Event organizers must ensure that fireworks barges have signage 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. (4) Shore sites used in these locations will display a sign labeled “Fireworks—Stay Away” with the same dimensions. (b) Definitions. Designated representative Official Patrol Vessels Spectators (c) Enforcement periods. (2) The regulations in this section will be subject to enforcement for the duration of each event on or about the dates indicated in Table 2 of this section. (3) For events in Tables 1 and 2 that do not have a date or location listed, or if the event occurs on a date or location other than the one that is listed, then exact dates and times of the enforcement period will be announced via marine broadcast, local notice to mariners, distribution in leaflet form, local news media, or by an on-scene oral notice as appropriate. (4) Notifications of enforcement times for events listed in Table 1 and 2, including any changes to the enforcement dates or times listed in this section, may be made via marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, local news media, distribution in leaflet form, or by an on-scene oral notice and signage. (d) Location. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. Table 1 to § 165.160—Fireworks Displays 1.0 Event Location 1 1.1 Twin Island, Long Island Sound Safety Zone Launch Site: A land shoot located on the east end of Orchard Beach, NY, in approximate position 40°52′10″ N, 073°47′07″ W. This Safety Zone includes navigable waters within a 200-yard radius from the launch site. 1.2 Arthur Kill, Elizabeth, NJ Safety Zone Launch Site: A land shoot located in Elizabeth, NJ, in approximate position 40°38′50″ N, 074°10′58″ W. This Safety Zone includes navigable waters within a 150-yard radius from the launch site. 1.3 Wards Island, East River, NY Safety Zone Launch Site: A land shoot located on Wards Island in approximate position 40°46′57″ N 073°55′28″ W, approximately 330 yards north of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough Bridge). This Safety Zone includes navigable waters within a 200-yard radius from the launch site. 1.4 Barge Based Fireworks Displays All waters within the Sector New York COTP Zone within an area up to a 500-yard radius of a firework barge or barges used during the storage, preparation, and launching of fireworks. 1 Table 2 to § 165.160—Swim Events 1.0 Event Date/location 1 1.1 Hudson River, Ulster, NY, Swim Date: The first weekend after the 4th of July. 1.2 Hudson River, Nyack to Kingsland Point Swim Date: 2nd weekend in September. 1.3 Navy Seal Swim, New York Harbor Date: One Saturday or Sunday in August. 1.4 Hudson River, Newburgh to Beacon Swim Date: One Saturday or Sunday in July. 1.5 Long Island Sound, Horseshoe Harbor Swim Date: 4th weekend in July and 2nd weekend in August. 1.6 New York Harbor, Liberty Island to Morris Canal Swim Date: One weekend in July. 1 [USCG-2023-0075, 88 FR 55574, Aug. 16, 2023, as amended by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 165.162 Safety Zone; Witt-Penn Bridge Construction, Hackensack River, Jersey City, NJ. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative. (2) Official patrol vessels. (c) Enforcement periods. (2) The Coast Guard will rely on the methods described in § 165.7 to notify the public of the time and duration of any closure of the safety zone. Violations of this safety zone may be reported to the COTP at 718-354-4353 or on VHF-Channel 16. (d) Regulations. (2) During periods of enforcement, all persons and vessels must comply with all orders and directions from the COTP or a COTP's designated representative. (3) During periods of enforcement, upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel must proceed as directed. [USCG-2014-1008, 80 FR 76211, Dec. 8, 2015] § 165.163 Safety Zones; Port of New York/New Jersey Fleet Week. (a) The following areas are established as safety zones: (1) Safety Zone A Location. (ii) Enforcement period. (2) Safety Zone B Location. (ii) Enforcement period. (3) Safety Zone C Location. (ii) Enforcement period. (4) Safety Zone D Location. (ii) Enforcement period. (5) Safety Zone E Location. (ii) Enforcement period. (b) Effective period. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene-patrol personnel. these personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U. S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. [CGD1-98-170, 64 FR 24946, May 10, 1999, as amended by USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44283, July 27, 2015] § 165.164 Security Zones; Dignitary Arrival/Departure and United Nations Meetings, New York, NY. (a) Location. (1) Wall Street Heliport. (2) Randalls and Wards Islands: (3) Marine Air Terminal, LaGuardia Airport Security Zone. (4) United Nations Manhattan Shoreline. (5) United Nations West Channel Closure. (6) United Nations Full River Closure. (b) Definitions. As used in this section— Designated representative Dignitary (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement periods. (e) Notification. http://homeport.uscg.mil/newyork (f) Contact information. [USCG-2013-1009, 79 FR 78308, Dec. 30, 2014, as amended by USCG-2017-1081, 84 FR 6974, Mar. 1, 2019; USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 165.165 Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River South of the Troy Locks, NY. (a) Regulated navigation area. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Horsepower (HP) (c) Applicability. (d) Regulations. (2) All Coast Guard assets enforcing this Regulated Navigation Area can be contacted on VHF marine band radio, channel 13 or 16. The COTP can be contacted at (718) 354-4356, and the public may contact the COTP to suggest changes or improvements in the terms of this Regulated Navigation Area. (3) All persons desiring to transit through a portion of the regulated area that has operating restrictions in effect must contact the COTP at telephone number (718) 354-4356 or on VHF channel 13 or 16 to seek permission prior to transiting the affected regulated area. (4) The COTP will notify the public of any changes in the status of this Regulated Navigation Area by Marine Safety Information Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22A (157.1 MHZ). [USCG-2010-0794, 76 FR 8656, Feb. 15, 2011] § 165.166 Safety Zones; Coast Guard Captain of the Port New York Zone Drone Displays. (a) Locations. (1) Hudson River Zone 1: (2) East River Zone 2: (b) Definitions. Designated representative Official Patrol Vessels Spectators (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter the designated safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's Designated Representative via VHF-FM Marine Channel 16, or by contacting the Coast Guard Sector New York command center at 718-354-4356. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement periods. [Doc. No. USCG-2024-0225, 89 FR 68104, Aug. 23, 2024] § 165.169 Safety and Security Zones: New York Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Safety and security zones. (1) Indian Point Nuclear Power Station (IPNPS). (2) U.S. Coast Guard Cutters and Shore Facilities. (3) Part 105 Facilities Definition. Part 105 Facility (ii) Location. (iii) Regulations. (B) Persons seeking Captain of the Port permission to enter within a particular zone for official business other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations or authorized docking or undocking operations may request such authorization by contacting: Commander Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, NY 10305, or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at: (718) 354-4353. (C) Vessels may transit through any portion of the zone that extends into the navigable channel for the sole purpose of direct and expeditious transit so long as they remain within the navigable channel, maintain the maximum safe distance from the Part 105 facility, and do not stop or loiter within the zone. (4) Liberty and Ellis Islands Location. (ii) Ellis Island Bridge. (A) Dates/Times: On weekends only, to include Federally Observed Holidays on a Friday or Monday, from Memorial Day Weekend through October 1 each year, between one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. (B) Vessel types: Human powered vessels equal to or less than twenty five feet. Human powered vessels must be able to safely navigate under the bridge. (C) Notification: Human powered vessels desiring to transit shall contact the United States Park Police Command Center at 212-363-3260 or VHF CH 13 regarding intentions of passage prior to entering the safety and security zone and transiting under the Ellis Island Bridge. (D) Route: Transits through the safety and security zone and under the bridge shall occur only at the designated route marked with lights and signage. (E) Passage: Vessels transiting under the Ellis Island Bridge shall make expeditious passage and not stop or loiter within the safety and security zone. (iii) Enforcement period. (5) Bridge Piers and Abutments, Overhead Power Cable Towers, Piers and Tunnel Ventilators. (6) New York City Passenger Ship Terminal, Hudson River, NY Location. (ii) Regulations. (7) La Guardia Airport, Bowery and Flushing Bays, Queens, NY Location: 200-Yard Zone. (ii) Location: 100-Yard Zone. (iii) Enforcement period. http://homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. (8) John F. Kennedy Airport, Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY Location: Bergen Basin. (ii) Location: Thurston Basin. (iii) Location: 200-Yard Zone. (iv) Location: 100-Yard Zone. (v) Enforcement period. http://homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. (9) NYPD Ammunition Depot, Rodman Neck, Eastchester Bay, NY Location: 150-Yard Zone. (ii) Enforcement period. http://homeport.uscg.mil/newyork. (10) Port Newark/Port Elizabeth, Newark Bay, NJ. (11) Global Marine Terminal, Upper New York Bay. (12) Approaches to New York, Atlantic Ocean Location: (ii) Enforcement period. (iii) Regulations. (B) Vessels do not need permission from the Captain of the Port to transit the area described in paragraph (a)(12) of this section during periods when that security zone is not being enforced. (13) Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) Vessels Definitions. LHG Vessel (ii) Location. (iii) Enforcement period. (14) Cruise ships Definition. cruise ship (ii) Location. (iii) Enforcement period. (15) Designated Vessels Definition. Designated Vessels (ii) Location. (iii) Enforcement period. (16) 134th Street Pipeline Metering and Regulating Station Location. (ii) Regulations. (B) Persons seeking Captain of the Port permission to enter within a particular zone for official business other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations or authorized docking or undocking operations may request such authorization by contacting: Commander Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, NY 10305, or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at: (718) 354-4353. (17) Waterfront heliports Location. (ii) Regulations. (B) Persons seeking Captain of the Port permission to enter within a particular zone for official business other than authorized passenger, cargo, provision, facility maintenance or inspection, bunker transfer operations or authorized docking or undocking operations may request such authorization by contacting: Commander Coast Guard Sector New York, via the Sector Command Center (SCC), at: 212 Coast Guard Drive, Staten Island, NY 10305, or via fax to (718) 354-4125 or by contacting the Sector Command Center Duty Officer by phone at: (718) 354-4353. (C) Vessels entering or departing the marina north of the Newport Helistop are authorized to transit through the safety/security zone around the Newport Helistop during their transit, provided that helicopters are not taking off or landing. No loitering or unnecessary delay is authorized during these transits. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of a safety or security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 718-354-4088 or on VHF channel 14 (156.7 MHz) or VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. [CGD01-02-132, 68 FR 2890, Jan. 22, 2003, as amended by CGD01-03-036, 69 FR 2670, Jan. 20, 2004; CGD01-03-020, 69 FR 23306, June 15, 2004; USCG-2008-0179, 73 FR 35017, June 19, 2008; USCG-2007-0074, 74 FR 7191, Feb. 13, 2009; USCG-2016-0799, 83 FR 30044, June 27, 2018; USCG-2018-0532, 85 FR 5570, Jan. 31, 2020; USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.171 Safety Zones for fireworks displays and swim events held in Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone. (a) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23, as well as the regulations in this section, apply to the fireworks displays and swim events listed in table1 of this section. These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event. Notifications will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then exact dates and times of the enforcement period will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Federal Register http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (b) The following definitions apply to this section: (1) Designated Representative. (2) Official patrol vessels. (3) Spectators. (c) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless authorized by COTP or Designated Representative. (d) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas shall contact the COTP or the Designated Representative via VHF channel 16 or (207) 741-5465 (Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Command Center) to obtain permission to do so. (e) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or the Designated Representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (f) The COTP or Designated Representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this section at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. (g) The regulated area for all fireworks displays listed in the table 1 of this sction is that area of navigable waters within a 200-yard radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display, unless otherwise noted in the Table 1 to § 165.171 or modified in USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (h) For all swim events listed in the Table 1 to § 165.171, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 200 feet from the participants. (i) The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls will be published Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register Table 1 to § 165.171 6.0 JUNE 6.1 Windjammer Days Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in June. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of McFarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in approximate position: 43°50′38″ N, 069°37′57″ W (NAD 83). 7.0 JULY 7.1 Burlington Independence Day Fireworks • Event Type: Firework Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Burlington Harbor, Burlington, Vermont, in approximate position: 44°28′31″ N, 073°13′31″ W (NAD 83). 7.2 Camden 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Camden Harbor, Maine, in approximate position: 44°12′32″ N, 069°02′58″ W (NAD 83). 7.3 Bar Harbor 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Bar Harbor Town Pier, Bar Harbor, Maine, in approximate position: 44°23′31″ N, 068°12′15″ W (NAD 83). 7.4 Boothbay Harbor 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of McFarland Island, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in approximate position: 43°50′38″ N, 069°37′57″ W (NAD 83). 7.5 Moosabec 4th of July Committee Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Beals Island, Jonesport, Maine, in approximate position: 44°31′18″ N, 067°36′43″ W (NAD 83). 7.6 Lubec 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of the Lubec Public Boat Launch in approximate position: 44°51′52″ N, 066°59′06″ W (NAD 83). 7.7 Portland Harbor 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of East End Beach, Portland, Maine, in approximate position: 43°40′15″ N, 070°14′42″ W (NAD 83). 7.8 Stonington 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Two Bush Island, Stonington, Maine, in approximate position: 44°08′57″ N, 068°39′54″ W (NAD 83). 7.9 Southwest Harbor 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: Southwest Harbor, Maine, in approximate position: 44°16′25″ N, 068°19′21″ W (NAD 83). 7.10 Tri for a Cure Swim Clinics and Triathlon • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A multi-day event held throughout July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of Spring Point Light within the following points (NAD 83): 43°39′01″ N, 070°13′32″ W. 43°39′07″ N, 070°13′29″ W. 43°39′06″ N, 070°13′41″ W. 43°39′01″ N, 070°13′36″ W. 7.11 Colchester Triathlon • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Malletts Bay on Lake Champlain, Vermont, within the following points (NAD 83): 44°32′57″ N, 073°12′38″ W. 44°32′46″ N, 073°13′00″ W. 44°33′24″ N, 073°11′43″ W. 44°33′14″ N, 073°11′35″ W. 7.12 Peaks to Portland Swim • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor between Peaks Island and East End Beach in Portland, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°39′20″ N, 070°11′58″ W. 43°39′45″ N, 070°13′19″ W. 43°40′11″ N, 070°14′13″ W. 43°40′08″ N, 070°14′29″ W. 43°40′00″ N, 070°14′23″ W. 43°39′34″ N, 070°13′31″ W. 43°39′13″ N, 070°11′59″ W. 7.13 Friendship Days Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of the Town Pier, Friendship Harbor, Maine, at position: 43°58′23″ N, 069°20′12″ W (NAD83). 7.14 Nubble Light Swim Challenge • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters around Cape Neddick, Maine, and within the following coordinates (NAD83) 43°10′28″ N, 070°36′26″ W. 43°10′34″ N, 070°36′06″ W, 43°10′30″ N, 070°35′45″ W. 43°10′17″ N, 070°35′24″ W. 43°09′54″ N, 070°35′18″ W. 43°09′42″ N, 070°35′37″ W. 43°09′51″ N, 070°37′05″ W. 7.15 Castine 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One-night event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of the town dock in the Castine Harbor, Castine, Maine, in approximate position: 44°23′10″ N, 068°47′28″ W (NAD 83). 8.0 AUGUST 8.1 North Hero Air Show • Event Type: Air Show. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Shore Acres Dock, North Hero, Vermont, in approximate position (NAD83): 44°48′24″ N, 073°17′02″ W. 44°48′22″ N, 073°16′46″ W. 44°47′53″ N, 073°16′54″ W. 44°47′54″ N, 073°17′09″ W. 8.2 Islesboro Crossing Swim • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time: (Approximate): 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of West Penobscot Bay from Ducktrap Beach, Lincolnville, ME, to Grindel Point, Islesboro, ME, within the following points (NAD83): 44°17′44″ N, 069°00′11″ W. 44°16′58″ N, 068°56′35″ W. 44°17′31″ N, 068°56′40″ W. 8.3 Casco Bay Island Swim/Run • Event Type: Swim/Run Event. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Location: All waters of Casco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of Casco Bay Island archipelago and within the following coordinates (NAD 83): 43°42′47″ N, 070°07′07″ W. 43°38′09″ N, 070°11′57″ W. 43°34′57″ N, 070°12′55″ W. 43°41′31″ N, 070°11′37″ W. 43°43′25″ N, 070°08′25″ W. 8.4 Port Mile Swim • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. • Location: All waters of Casco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of East End Beach within the following points (NAD 83): 43°40′09″ N, 070°14′27″ W. 43°40′05″ N, 070°14′01″ W. 43°40′21″ N, 070°14′09″ W. 8.5 Ironman 70.3 Maine • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 6:00 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of Saco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of Old Orchard Beach within the following points (NAD 83): 43°30′54″ N, 070°22′24″ W. 43°31′14″ N, 070°22′08″ W. 43°30′39″ N, 070°21′46″ W. 43°31′00″ N, 070°21′30″ W. 8.6 Lake Champlain Swimming Race • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Location: Essex Beggs Point Park, Essex, NY, to Charlotte Beach, Charlotte, VT (NAD83). 44°18′32″ N, 073°20′52″ W. 44°20′03″ N, 073°16′53″ W. 9.0 SEPTEMBER 9.1 Camden Windjammer Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: A one-night event in September. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Northeast Point, Camden Harbor, Maine. in approximate position: 44°12′18″ N, 069°03′11″ W (NAD 83). 9.2 The Lobsterman Triathlon • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: A one-day event in September. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of Winslow Park in South Freeport, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°47′59″ N, 070°06′56″ W. 43°47′44″ N, 070°06′56″ W. 43°47′44″ N, 070°07′27″ W. 43°47′57″ N, 070°07′27″ W. 1 [USCG-2019-0951, 85 F R31369, May 26, 2020, as amended by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 165.172 Safety Zone; Underwater Hazard, Gravesend Bay, Brooklyn, NY. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Entering into, transiting through, diving, dredging, dumping, fishing, trawling, conducting salvage operations, remaining within or anchoring within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) New York or the designated on-scene representative. (3) The “designated on-scene representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP New York. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone may contact the COTP New York or the designated representative at the Coast Guard Sector New York Command Center via VHF Channel 16 or by phone at (718) 354-4353 to request permission. (5) Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP New York or the on-scene representative. [USCG-2010-1091, 76 FR 31234, May 31, 2011] § 165.173 Safety Zones for annually recurring marine events held in Coast Guard Southeastern New England Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Regulations. (2) Notifications will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then exact dates and times of the enforcement period will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Note to paragraph ( a Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in the Table shall submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative. (2) Official patrol vessels. (3) Spectators. (c) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.” The “official patrol vessels” may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England. (d) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without Patrol Commander approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event. (e) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the movement of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register, (f) The Patrol Commander may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (g) The Patrol Commander may delay or terminate any event in this subpart at any time to ensure safety. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or participant behavior. (h) For all fireworks displays listed below, the regulated area is that area of navigable waters within the specified radius of the launch platform or launch site for each fireworks display, unless modified later in a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register. Table to § 165.173 1.0 365 DAY JANUARY-DECEMBER 1.1 Provincetown Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: Enforced on any day during the duration of the event as specified by a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register • Time: Approximately 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of the Provincetown Harbor, Provincetown, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°28′44″ N., 070°10′83″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 1.2 Providence Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: Enforced on any day during the duration of the event as specified by a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register • Time: Approximately 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of the Hurricane Barrier in the Providence River, Providence, RI. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°48′50″ N., 071°23′43″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 1.3 Fall River Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: Enforced on any day during the duration of the event as specified by a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register • Time: Approximately 5:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°42′37″ N., 071°09′53″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 200 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 5.0 MAY 5.1 RI National Guard Air Show • Event Type: Air Show. • Date: One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in May, June, or July, as announced in the local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Location: (1) All waters over the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, in the vicinity of the Quonset State Airport, North Kingston, RI which are within a 4000-yard radius arc extending from position 41°35′44″ N., 071°24′14″ W. (NAD 83); and (2) All waters over the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, in the vicinity of Narragansett Pier, Narragansett, RI, which are within a 2000-yard radius arc extending from position 41°26′17″ N., 071°27′02″ W. (NAD 83) (Friday only). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 1000 yards long by 1000 yards wide. 6.0 JUNE 6.1 Oak Bluffs Summer Solstice • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night on the 3rd or 4th weekend of June, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Town Beach, Oak Bluffs, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°27′19″ N., 070°33′08″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 6.2 Swim Buzzards Bay • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: One Saturday or Sunday in June, July, or August, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Start times will vary from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 a.m., and last approximately two hours until the last swimmer is ashore. Start time will be announced in advance in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of the Outer New Bedford Harbor, within 500 yards along a centerline with an approximate start point of 41°36′35″ N., 070°54′18″ W. (NAD 83) and an approximate end point of 41°37′26″ N., 070°53′48″ W. (NAD 83) at Davy's Locker Restaurant in New Bedford, MA, to Fort Phoenix Beach in Fairhaven, MA. • Safety Zone Dimension: 500 yards on either side of the centerline described above. 7.0 JULY 7.1 Marion 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Outer Sipican Harbor, Marion, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°42′17″ N., 070°45′08″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.2 Oyster Harbors July 4th Festival • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Tim's Cove, North Bay, Osterville, MA. • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 200 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.3 North Kingstown Fireworks Display • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Town Beach, North Kingston, RI. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°33′59″ N., 071°26′23″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 200 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.4 Falmouth Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Falmouth Beach, Falmouth, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°32′27″ N., 070°35′26″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.5 Town of Nantucket Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Jetties Beach, Nantucket Sound, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°19′00″ N., 070°06′30″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 200 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.6 City of Newport 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From the shore in the vicinity of Fort Adams, Newport, RI. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°28′49″ N., 071°20′12″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 350 yard radius circle around the launch site. 7.7 Town of Barnstable/Hyannis July 4th Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Lewis Bay, Hyannis, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°38′20″ N., 070°15′08″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 350 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.8 Edgartown 4th of July Fireworks Celebration • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Edgartown Outer Harbor, Edgartown, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°22′39″ N., 070°30′14″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.9 City of New Bedford Fireworks Display • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°37′55″ N., 070°54′44″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 250 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 7.10 Onset Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: On the shore, in the vicinity of Shellpoint Beach, Onset, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°44′13″ N., 070°39′51″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks launch site. 7.11 Bristol 4th of July Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night between July 1st and July 10th, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: In the vicinity of Northern portion of the Bristol Harbor, Bristol, RI, on the section of Poppasquash Rd separating the harbor and Mill Pond. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°40′53.4″ N., 071°17′00″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks launch site. 7.12 [Reserved] 7.13 Save the Bay Swim • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: One Saturday or Sunday in July or August, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Start time will vary from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. and last for approximately four hours, until the last swimmer is ashore. Start time will be announced in advance in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of the Newport/Pell Bridge, East Passage of Narragansett Bay, along a centerline with an approximate start point of 41°30′24″ N., 071°19′49″ W. (NAD 83) and an approximate end point of 41°30′39″ N., 071°21′50″ W. (NAD 83), i.e., • Safety Zone Dimension: 500 yards on either side of the centerline described above. 8.0 AUGUST 8.1 Boston Pops Nantucket • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night in August as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: On the shore, in the vicinity of Jetties Beach, Nantucket, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°17′43″ N., 070°06′10″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 400 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 8.2 Oak Bluffs Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night in August. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Oak Bluffs Harbor, Oak Bluffs, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°27′27″ N., 070°33′17″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 350 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 8.3 Newport Salute to Summer Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night during the last two weekends in August or 1st weekend in September, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°30′15″ N., 071°19′50″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 400 yard radius circle around the fireworks barge. 8.4 Fall River Grand Prix • Event Type: Offshore powerboat race. • Date: One weekend (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) in August as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. • Location: Taunton River, Massachusetts, in the vicinity of Fall River and Somerset, MA. • Safety Zone Dimension: Mt Hope Bay and the Taunton River navigation channel from approximately Mt Hope Bay buoy R10 southwest of Brayton Point channel, and extending approximately two miles to the northeast up to and including Mt Hope Bay buoy C17 north of the Braga Bridge. The safety zone is encompassed by the following coordinates (NAD 83): Corner Latitude Longitude 8.5 Cape Cod Bay Challenge • Event Type: Paddleboard excursion. • Date: One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) in August. • Time: Approximately 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Location: Departing from Scusset Beach, Sandwich, MA, and transiting to Wellfleet Harbor, Wellfleet, MA. • Position: A line drawn from Scusset Beach at approximate position 41°47′ N., 70°30′ W., to Wellfleet Harbor at approximate position 41°53′ N., 70°02′ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 500 yards extending in each direction from the line described above. 9.0 SEPTEMBER 9.1 Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life • Event Type: Swim Event. • Date: On a day in September as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Times will vary from 10:00 a.m. until the last swimmer is ashore, no later than 2:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of the Provincetown Harbor along a centerline between the start point, the Long Point Lighthouse. approximate position 42°01′59″ N., 070°10′07″ W. (NAD 83), and the end point, the Boatslip Resort, Provincetown, MA, approximate position 42°02′48″ N., 070°11′24″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: 250 yards on either side of the centerline described above. 9.2 Spirit of Somerset Celebration • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night in September, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 8:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: On the shore, in the vicinity of Mallard Point, Somerset, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°46′18″ N., 071°07′14″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 200 yard radius circle around the fireworks launch site. 10.0 OCTOBER 10.1 Yarmouth Seaside Festival Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display. • Date: One night in October, as announced in the Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: Approximately 7:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. • Location: On the shore, in the vicinity of Seagull Beach, West Yarmouth, MA. • Position: Within 500 yards of 41°38′06″ N., 070°13′13″ W. (NAD 83). • Safety Zone Dimension: Approximately 300 yard radius circle around the fireworks launch site. [USCG-2011-1026, 76 FR 30191, May 22, 2012, as amended by USCG-2014-0061, 79 FR 34629, June 18, 2014; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44283, July 27, 2015; USCG-2016-1022, 82 FR 23142, May 22, 2017] § 165.202 [Reserved] USCG East District § 165.T05-0556 Safety Zones, Delaware River Dredging; Marcus Hook, PA. (a) Location. (1) Safety zone one includes all waters within 250 yards of the dredge displaying lights and shapes for vessels restricted in ability to maneuver as described in 33 CFR 83.27, as well as all related dredge equipment, while the dredge is operating in Marcus Hook Range. For enforcement purposes, Marcus Hook Range includes all navigable waters of the Delaware River, bound by a line drawn perpendicular to the center line of the channel at the farthest upriver point of the range to a line drawn perpendicular to the center line of the channel at the farthest downriver point of the range. (2) Safety zone two includes all the waters of Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook Range, as described in 33 CFR 110.157(a)(8). (3) Safety zone three includes all the waters of Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek, as described in 33 CFR 110.157(a)(10). (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) Vessels desiring to anchor in safety zone two, Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook Range, must be at least 650 feet in overall length and must obtain permission from the COTP at least 24 hours in advance by calling (833) 453-1007. The COTP will permit, at maximum, two vessels at a time to anchor on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Vessels will only be allowed to anchor for a 12-hour period. Vessels under 650 feet in overall length may request to anchor in Anchorage 7, off Marcus Hook Range by contacting the COTP at the phone number detailed above and may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Vessels that require an examination by the Public Health Service, Customs, or Immigration authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required inspection by the COTP. (3) Vessels desiring to anchor in safety zone three, Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek, must be at least 500 feet in overall length. Vessels under 500 feet in overall length may request to anchor in Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek, and may be approved on a case-by-case basis. (4) This section applies to all vessels except those engaged in the following operations: enforcement of laws, service of aids to navigation, and emergency response. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2026-0831, 91 FR 45206, July 20, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0831, 91 FR 45206, July 20, 2026, § 165.T05-0556 was added, effective July 20, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2026. § 165.T05-0883 Safety Zone; North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement periods. [USCG-2026-0883, 91 FR 42667, July 10, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0883, 91 FR 42667, July 10, 2026, § 165.T05-0883 was added, effective July 10, 2026, through Sept. 6, 2026. § 165.T05-0915 Safety Zones; Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, Chesapeake Bay Entrance, VA. (a) Location. (1) Any waters located within 500 feet in all directions from the edge of South Thimble Island. South Thimble Island is located approximately 3.3 miles north of the shores of Virginia Beach on Highway 13, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT). (2) Any waters located within 500 feet in all directions from the edge of North Thimble Island. North Thimble Island is located approximately 4.5 miles north of Virginia Beach on Highway 13. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) Mariners requesting to transit any of these safety zones must first contact the CTJV designated representatives, CTJV Marine General Superintendant by phone at 361-244-8852, CTJV Safety Director at 702-415-8600, or CTJV Construction Manager at 757-782-7741. CTJV will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 13 and 16 while work is ongoing. If permission is granted, mariners must proceed at their own risk and strictly observe any and all instructions provided by the COTP, or designated representative, to the mariner regarding the conditions of entry to and exit from any location within the fixed safety zones. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2021-0915, 87 FR 52469, Aug. 26, 2022] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2021-0915, 87 FR 52469, Aug. 26, 2022, § 165.T05-0915 was added, effective Sept. 26, 2022, to Jan. 31, 2027. § 165.T05-1053 Safety Zone, Delaware River; Pipeline Removal; Marcus Hook, PA. (a) Location. (b) Definitions Captain of the Port (2) Designated representative (c) Regulations. (1) Entry into or transiting within either safety zone is prohibited unless vessels obtain permission from the Captain of the Port via VHF-FM channel 16, or make satisfactory passing arrangements via VHF-FM channels 13 or 80 with the towing vessel JOKER per this section and the rules of the Road (33 CFR subchapter E). Vessels requesting to transit shall contact the towing vessel JOKER on channel 13 or 80 at least 1 hour, as well as 30 minutes, prior to arrival. (2) Vessels granted permission to enter and transit the safety zone must do so in accordance with any directions or orders of the Captain of the Port, his designated representative, or the towing vessel JOKER. No person or vessel may enter or remain in a safety zone without permission from the Captain of the Port or the towing vessel JOKER. (3) There are three sections of pipeline that will be removed. The first two sections of pipeline to be removed are in Anchorage No. 7, Marcus Hook Anchorage, in the Delaware River. During removal of these sections of pipeline, the safety zone will restrict vessels from anchoring in the lower portion of Anchorage No. 7. (4) During removal of the third section of pipeline, operations will be conducted within the main navigational channel and vessels will be required to transit through the lower portion of Anchorage No. 7. The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16, Local Notice to Mariners, and Marine Safety Information Bulletin further defining specific work locations and traffic patterns. (5) All vessels must operate at the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain steerage and reduce wake. (6) This section applies to all vessels that intend to transit through the safety zone except vessels that are engaged in the following operations: enforcement of laws, service of aids to navigation, and emergency response. (d) Enforcement periods. [USCG-2017-1053, 82 FR 58744, Dec. 14, 2017] § 165.T05-1069 Safety Zone; Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project, Hampton/Norfolk, VA. (a) Definitions. (b) Locations and zone-specific requirements Zone 1, Hampton Flats Mooring Area Location. (ii) Requirements. (2) Zone 2, Phoebus Safe Harbor Area Location. (ii) Requirements. (3) Zone 3, Willoughby Bay Mooring Area Location. (ii) Requirements. (4) Zone 4, North Highway Bridge Trestle and North Island Location. (ii) Requirements. (5) Zone 5, South Highway Bridge Trestle and South Island Location. (ii) Requirements. (6) Zone 6, Willoughby Bay Bridge Location. (ii) Requirements. (c) General requirements. (2) Mariners requesting to transit any of these safety zones must first contact the HRCP designated representative, the on-site foreman, via phone at 7577036060 or VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. If permission is granted, mariners must proceed at their own risk and strictly observe any and all instructions provided by the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative to the mariner regarding the conditions of entry to and exit from any location within the fixed safety zones. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2025-1069, 90 FR 61309, Dec. 31, 2025] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2025-1069, 90 FR 61309, Dec. 31, 2025, § 165.T05-1069 was added, effective Dec. 31, 2025, through Dec. 20, 2030. § 165.500 Safety/Security Zones; Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. (a) Definitions. (2) Liquefied Hazardous Gas (LHG) means a material defined in 33 CFR part 127. (3) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) means a material defined in 33 CFR part 127. (4) Cruise ship means a vessel defined as a “passenger vessel” in 46 U.S.C. 2101. (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard COTP, Maryland-National Capital Region or his designated representative. (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the COTP at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or his or her designated representative. (d) Authority. [CDG05-03-008, 68 FR 43311, July 22, 2003, as amended by USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38594, June 14, 2016; USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.501 Chesapeake Bay entrance and Hampton Roads, VA and adjacent waters—Regulated Navigation Area. (a) Location. (1) Offshore Zone. (2) Inland zone. (i) A line drawn across the entrance to Chesapeake Bay between Wise Point and Cape Charles Light, and then continuing to Cape Henry Light. (ii) A line drawn across the Chesapeake Bay between Old Point Comfort Light and Cape Charles City Range “A” Rear Light. (iii) A line drawn across the James River along the eastern side of U.S. Route 17 highway bridge, between Newport News and Isle of Wight County, Virginia. (iv) A line drawn across Chuckatuck Creek along the northern side of the north span of the U.S. Route 17 highway bridge, between Isle of Wight County and Suffolk, Virginia. (v) A line drawn across the Nansemond River along the northern side of the Mills Godwin (U.S. Route 17) Bridge, Suffolk, Virginia. (vi) A line drawn across the mouth of Bennetts Creek, Suffolk, Virginia. (vii) A line drawn across the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River along the eastern side of the West Norfolk Bridge, Portsmouth, Virginia. (viii) A line drawn across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River along the northern side of the I-64 highway bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia. (ix) A line drawn across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River along the western side of the west span of the Campostella Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia. (x) A line drawn across the Lafayette River along the western side of the Hampton Boulevard Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia. (xi) A line drawn across Little Creek along the eastern side of the Ocean View Avenue (U.S. Route 60) Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia. (xii) A line drawn across Lynnhaven Inlet along the northern side of Shore Drive (U.S. Route 60) Bridge, Norfolk, Virginia. (b) Definitions. CBBT Coast Guard Patrol Commander Designated representative of the Captain of the Port I-664 Bridge Tunnel Inland waters Thimble Shoal Channel Thimble Shoal North Auxiliary Channel Thimble Shoal South Auxiliary Channel (c) Applicability. (1) Law enforcement. (2) Search and rescue. (3) Servicing aids to navigation. (4) Surveying, maintenance, or improvement of waters in the Regulated Navigation Area. (d) Regulations. Anchoring restrictions. (i) The vessel has the permission of the Captain of the Port. (ii) Only in an emergency, when unable to proceed without endangering the safety of persons, property, or the environment, may a vessel anchor in a channel. (iii) A vessel may not anchor within the confines of Little Creek Harbor, Desert Cove, or Little Creek Cove without the permission of the Captain of the Port or designated representative. The Captain of the Port shall consult with the Commander, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, before granting permission to anchor within this area. (2) Anchoring detail requirements. (3) Secondary towing rig requirements on inland waters. (A) Is of sufficient strength for towing the vessel. (B) Has a connecting device that can receive a shackle pin of at least two inches in diameter. (C) Is fitted with a recovery pickup line led outboard of the vessel's hull. (ii) A tow consisting of two or more vessels, each of which is less than 100 gross tons, that has a total gross tonnage that is over 100 gross tons, shall be equipped with a secondary towing rig between each vessel in the tow, in addition to its primary towing rigs, while the tow is operating within this Regulated Navigation Area. The secondary towing rig must: (A) Be of sufficient strength for towing the vessels. (B) Have connecting devices that can receive a shackle pin of at least two inches in diameter. (C) Be fitted with recovery pickup lines led outboard of the vessel's hull. (4) Thimble Shoals Channel controls. (ii) Except when crossing the channel, a vessel in the Thimble Shoal North Auxiliary Channel shall proceed in a westbound direction. (iii) Except when crossing the channel, a vessel in the Thimble Shoal South Auxiliary Channel shall proceed in an eastbound direction. (5) Restrictions on vessels with impaired maneuverability Before entry. (ii) After entry. (6) Requirements for navigation charts, radars, and pilots. (i) Corrected paper or electronic charts of the Regulated Navigation Area. (ii) An operative radar during periods of reduced visibility; (iii) When in inland waters, a pilot or other person on board with previous experience navigating vessels on the waters of the Regulated Navigation Area. (7) Emergency procedures. (ii) A vessel over 100 gross tons with an emergency that is located within two nautical miles of the CBBT or I-664 Bridge Tunnel shall notify the Captain of the Port of its location and the nature of the emergency, as soon as possible. (8) Vessel speed limits Little Creek. (ii) Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. (iii) Norfolk Harbor Reach. (9) Port security requirements. (i) Obtain authorization to enter the Regulated Navigation Area from the designated representative of the Captain of the Port prior to entry. All vessels entering or remaining in the Regulated Navigation Area may be subject to a Coast Guard boarding. (ii) Report any departure from or movement within the Regulated Navigation Area to the designated representative of the Captain of the Port prior to getting underway. (iii) The designated representative of the Captain of the Port is the Sector Command Center (SCC) which shall be contacted on VHF-FM channel 12, or by calling (757) 668-5555. (iv) In addition to the authorities listed in this part, this paragraph is promulgated under the authority under 46 U.S.C. 70116. (e) Waivers. (2) An application for a waiver must state the need for the waiver and describe the proposed vessel operations. (f) Control of vessels within the regulated navigation area. (2) If needed for the maritime, commercial or safety and security interests of the United States, the Captain of the Port may direct a vessel or vessels to move from its current location to another location within the Regulated Navigation Area, or to leave the Regulated Navigation Area completely. (3) The master of a vessel within the Regulated Navigation Area shall comply with any orders or directions issued to the master's vessel by the Captain of the Port. [USCG-2023-0059, 88 FR 32970, May 23, 2023] § 165.502 Safety and Security Zone; Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number (410) 576-2693 or via VHF Marine Band Radio Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. (c) Enforcement. [CGD05-03-023, 68 FR 75133, Dec. 30, 2003, as amended by USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38594, June 14, 2016] § 165.503 Security Zone; Captain of the Port Hampton Roads Zone. (a) Definitions. Certain dangerous cargo CDC Designated Representative Passenger vessel (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) Under § 165.33, no vessel or person may approach within 100 yards of a passenger vessel or vessel carrying a CDC within the Captain of the Port Virginia zone, unless authorized by the COTP Virginia or his or her designated representative. (3) The COTP Virginia may notify the maritime and general public by marine information broadcast of the periods during which individual security zones have been activated by providing notice in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7. (4) A security zone in effect around a moving or anchored vessel will be enforced by a law enforcement vessel. A security zone in effect around a moored vessel will be enforced by a law enforcement agent shoreside, a law enforcement vessel waterside, or both. (5) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone within 100 yards of a passenger vessel or vessel carrying a CDC must contact the COTP Virginia on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or telephone number (757) 668-5555 or (757) 484-8192 to seek permission to transit the area. All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement. [CGD05-04-067, 69 FR 40769, July 7, 2004, as amended by USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015; USCG-2019-0943, 85 FR 6806, Feb. 6, 2020] § 165.504 Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Shipyard, James River, Newport News, Va. (a) Location. (b) Security zone anchorage. (c) Special regulations. (i) Public vessels of the United States. (ii) Public vessels owned or operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia or its subdivisions for law enforcement or firefighting purposes. (iii) Vessels owned by, operated by, or under charter to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. (iv) Vessels that are performing work at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., including the vessels of subcontractors and other vendors of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. or other persons that have a contractual relationship with Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. (v) Vessels that are being built, rebuilt, repaired, or otherwise worked on at or by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. or another person authorized to perform work at the shipyard. (vi) Vessels that are authorized by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company to moor at and use its facilities. (vii) Commercial shellfish harvesting vessels taking clams from the shellfish beds within the zone, if (A) The owner of the vessel has previously provided the Captain of the Port, Virginia, information about the vessel, including: ( 1 ( 2 ( 3 ( 4 ( 5 (B) The vessel is operated in compliance with any specific orders issued to the vessel by the Captain of the Port or other regulations controlling the operation of vessels within the security zone that may be in effect. (d) Enforcement. [CGD5 86-03, 51 FR 18322, May 19, 1986, as amended by CGD5 87-038, 52 FR 41996, Nov. 2, 1987; USCG-2019-0943, 85 FR 6806, Feb. 6, 2020] § 165.505 Security Zone; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County, Maryland. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority: [CGD05-02-080, 68 FR 15053, Mar. 28, 2003, as amended by USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38594, June 14, 2016] § 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the USCG East District. (a) Definitions. Event Patrol Commander Event PATCOM Official patrol (b) Applicability. (c) Enforcement periods and COTP notification to the public. (d) Regulations. (2) Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zones during enforcement unless authorized to do so by the COTP or the Event PATCOM. (3) The Coast Guard may assign an official patrol to each fireworks display listed in paragraph (h) of this section. For each fireworks display assigned a patrol, a Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander (Event PATCOM) will be assigned to oversee the patrol. All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard COTP, Event PATCOM, or the official patrol. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. (e) Warning signs. (2) The warning sign in paragraph (e)(1) of this section will be labeled “FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY”. The sign must be: Diamond shaped, sized 4 feet by 4 feet, have a white background, and have a 3-inch orange retro-reflective border. The word “DANGER” must be in 10-inch black block letters centered on the sign. The words “FIREWORKS” and “STAY AWAY” must be in 6-inch black block letters placed above and below the word “DANGER”. (f) Postponement or cancellation. (g) Contact information. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940, email: [email protected]. (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525, email: [email protected]. (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—Captain of the Port Zone, Portsmouth, Virginia: (757) 483-8567; email: [email protected]. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone, Wilmington, North Carolina: (910) 343-3882, email: [email protected]. (h) Tables to § 165.506(h). (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone Table 1 to Paragraph ( h No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area 1 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th North Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ; Safety Zone The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39°06′19.5″ N, longitude 074°42′02.15″ W, in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon, NJ. 2 One Saturday or Sunday in June or July Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ; Safety Zone The waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°44′50″ N, longitude 074°11′21″ W, approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ. 3 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th North Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ; Safety Zone The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 38°55′36″ N, longitude 074°55′26″ W, immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ. 4 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Delaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ; Safety Zone All waters of the Delaware Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′00″ N, longitude 074°58′30″ W. 5 Each Thursday in July Metedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ; Safety Zone The waters of the Metedeconk River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform in approximate position latitude 40°03′24″ N, longitude 074°06′42″ W, near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ. 6 4th Saturday in May Barnegat Bay, Ocean Township, NJ; Safety Zone All waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°47′33″ N, longitude 074°10′46″ W. 7 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th Little Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ; Safety Zone All waters of Little Egg Harbor within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°34′18″ N, longitude 074°14′43″ W, approximately 50 yards north of Parkers Island. 8 Any day(s) from January 1st through December 31st specified by Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register Delaware River, Chester, PA; Safety Zone All waters of the Delaware River near Chester, PA, just south of the Commodore Barry Bridge within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position latitude 39°49′43.2″ N, longitude 075°22′42″ W. 9 One Saturday or Sunday in either June or July Delaware River, Essington, PA; Safety Zone All waters of the Delaware River near Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum Island within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the approximate position latitude 39°51′27″ N, longitude 075°18′19″ W. 10 Any day from January 1st through December 31st specified by Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA; Safety Zone All waters of Delaware River, adjacent to Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, within a 500-yard radius of a fireworks barge at approximate position latitude 39°56′49″ N, longitude 075°08′11″ W. 11 One Friday, Saturday or Sunday in May; and July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; and December 31st Rehoboth Bay, DE; Safety Zone All waters within a 500-yard radius of a fireworks barge located at position latitude 38°41′21″ N, longitude 075°05′00″ W at Rehoboth Bay near Dewey Beach, DE. 12 July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Delaware Bay, Lewes, DE; Safety Zone All waters of Delaware Bay off Lewes, DE, within a 350 yard radius of the barge anchored in approximate position 38°47′12″ N, 075°07′48″ W. 13 One Saturday in July Great Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City, NJ; Safety Zone The waters of the Great Egg Harbor Bay within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′24″ N, longitude 074°34′31″ W, adjacent to shoreline of Ocean City, NJ. (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone Table 2 to Paragraph ( h No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area 1 Any day(s) from March 1st through December 31st. Whenever feasible, the COTP will publish a Notice of Enforcement at least 2 days in advance of the event in the Federal Register. Washington Channel, Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone The waters of the Washington Channel within a 200-foot radius of the fireworks floating platform which will be located within an area bounded on the south by latitude 38°52′30″ N, and bounded on the north by the southern extent of the Francis Case (I-395) Memorial Bridge, located at Washington, DC. 2 July 4th Severn River and Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Severn River and Spa Creek within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′38″ N, longitude 076°28′41″ W, located near the entrance to Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD. 3 December 31st Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone The waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°48′14″ N, 077°02′10″ W, located near the waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, VA. 4 June 14th; September—2nd or 3rd Saturday Northwest Harbor (East Channel), Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Patapsco River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°15′55.15″ N, longitude 076°34′32.66″ W, located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor, at Baltimore, MD. 5 May—2nd or 3rd Thursday; November—2nd Saturday or Sunday Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Patapsco River within a 100-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′01″ N, longitude 076°36′31″ W, located at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southwest of pier 3, at Baltimore, MD. 6 May—2nd or 3rd Thursday or Friday; July 4th; December 31st Baltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD, Safety Zone The waters of the Patapsco River within a 100-yard radius of approximate position latitude 39°17′04″ N, longitude 076°36′36″ W, located in Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1, at Baltimore, MD. 7 April—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday or Sunday Anacostia River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone All navigable waters of the Anacostia River within a 400-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′16.3″ N, longitude 077°00′09.7″ W, located at Washington, DC. 8 July 4th or the Friday or Saturday before or after Independence Day (observed) Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Patuxent River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 38°19′17″ N, longitude 076°27′45″ W, approximately 700 feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD. 9 July 3rd, or the Friday after Independence Day (observed) Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD, Safety Zone The waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41'36.36″ N, longitude 076°31′29.58″ W, and within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′27.84″ N, longitude 076°31′28.50″ W, located near Chesapeake Beach, MD. 10 July 4th Choptank River, Cambridge, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Choptank River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Great Marsh Point, in approximate position latitude 38°35′05″ N, longitude 076°04′41″ W, located at Cambridge, MD. 11 July 4th, or Saturday or Sunday before or after Independence Day (observed) Middle River, Baltimore County, MD; Safety Zone All waters of the Middle River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°18′25″ N, longitude 076°24′27″ W, located near Wilson Point in Baltimore County, MD. 12 July 4th, or the Saturday or Sunday before or after Independence Day (observed) Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD; Safety Zone All waters of the Susquehanna River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°32′19″ N, longitude 076°04′58.3″ W, located at Havre de Grace, MD. 13 July 4th or the Saturday or Sunday before or after Independence Day (observed) Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300-yard radius of approximate position latitude 39°32′06″ N, longitude 076°05′22″ W, located on the island at Millard Tydings Memorial Park, at Havre de Grace, MD. 14 July 4th, or the Saturday before or after Independence Day (observed) Miles River, St. Michaels, MD; Safety Zone All navigable waters of the Miles River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°47′55.10″ N, longitude 076°12′43.75″ W, located at the entrance to Long Haul Creek. 15 December 31st Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD; Safety Zone The waters of Spa Creek within a 400-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′32.48″ N, longitude 076°28′57.55″ W, located at Annapolis, MD. 16 July 3rd, or the Friday after Independence Day (observed) Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Tred Avon River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′38.84″ N, longitude 076°10′48.41″ W, approximately 330 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD. 17 July 3rd or August 4th Northeast River, North East, MD; Safety Zone All navigable waters of the Northeast River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°35′26.3″ N, longitude 075°57′04.9″ W, approximately 400 yards southwest of North East Community Park at North East, MD. 18 July—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone The waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°48′38″ N, 077°01′56″ W, located east of Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, VA. 19 March through October, at the conclusion of evening MLB games at Washington Nationals Ball Park Anacostia River, Washington, DC; Safety Zone The waters of the Anacostia River within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′12.71″ N, longitude 077°00′14.08″ W, located near the Nationals Ball Park at Washington, DC. 20 June—last Saturday or July—1st Saturday; July—3rd, 4th or last Saturday September— Saturday before Labor Day (observed) Potomac River, Prince William County, VA; Safety Zone The waters of the Potomac River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°34′07.97″ N, longitude 077°15′37.39″ W, located near Cherry Hill, VA. 21 July 4th North Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in an area bound by the following points: latitude 38°19′39.9″ N, longitude 075°05′03.2″ W; thence to latitude 38°19′36.7″ N, longitude 075°04′53.5″ W; thence to latitude 38°19′45.6″ N, longitude 075°04′49.3″ W; thence to latitude 38°19′49.1″ N, longitude 075°05′00.5″ W; thence to point of origin. The size of the safety zone extends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks launch area located at the high water mark on the beach at Ocean City, MD. 22 May—Sunday before Memorial Day (observed) July 4th August/September—Sunday before Labor Day (observed) or Labor Day (observed) Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone The waters of Isle of Wight Bay within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°22′31″ N, longitude 075°04′30″ W, located at Ocean City, MD. 23 July 4th Assawoman Bay, Fenwick Island—Ocean City, MD; Safety Zone The waters of Assawoman Bay within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch location on the pier at the west end of Northside Park, in approximate position latitude 38°25′54.72″ N, longitude 075°03′53.11″ W, located at Ocean City, MD. 24 July 4th; December 31st Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD; Safety Zone The waters of Baltimore Harbor, Patapsco River, within an 800-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′36.7″ N, longitude 076°35′53.8″ W, located northwest of the Domino Sugar refinery wharf at Baltimore, MD. 25 July 4th, or the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday before Independence Day (observed) Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD, Safety Zone All navigable waters of Chester River, Kent Island Narrows (North Approach), within 800 feet of the fireworks launch site at Kent Island in approximate position latitude 38°58′45.0″ N, longitude 076°14′52.8″ W, located in Queen Anne's County, MD. 26 July 3rd, or the Friday, Saturday or Sunday after Independence Day (observed) Severn River, Sherwood Forest, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Severn River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks discharge site located at the end of Sherwood Forest Club main pier in approximate position latitude 39°01′54.0″ N, longitude 076°32′41.8″ W, located at Sherwood Forest, MD. 27 July 4th Patapsco River-Middle Branch, Baltimore, MD; Safety Zone The waters of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, within an 800-feet radius of the fireworks display in the in approximate position latitude 39°15′31.67″ N, longitude 076°37′13.95″ W, located at Baltimore, MD. (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—COTP Zone Table 3 to Paragraph ( h No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area 1 July 4th Linkhorn Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the Linkhorn Bay within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36°52′20″ N, longitude 076°00′38″ W, located near the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, VA. 2 July 4th York River, Yorktown, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the York River within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37°14′14″ N, longitude 076°30′02″ W, located near Yorktown, VA. 3 June—4th Friday; July—1st Friday; July 4th Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display located in position latitude 36°57′21″ N, longitude 076°15′00″ W, located near Ocean View Fishing Pier. 4 July 4th North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone A All waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 1,000-yard radius of the center located near the shoreline at approximate position latitude 36°51′12″ N, longitude 075°58′06″ W, located off the beach between 17th and 31st Streets. 5 July 4th Nansemond River, Suffolk, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the Nansemond River within a 350-yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°44′27″ N, longitude 076°34′42″ W, located near Constant's Wharf in Suffolk, VA. 6 July 4th Chickahominy River, Williamsburg, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the Chickahominy River within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37°14′50″ N, longitude 076°52′17″ W, near Barrets Point, VA. 7 July 4th; August—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday; December 31st Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA, Safety Zone All waters of Cape Charles Harbor located within a 125 yard-radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°15′46.5″ N, longitude 076°01′30.3″ W near Cape Charles, VA. 8 July 4th, 5th or 6th Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone All waters of Chesapeake Bay located within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36°54′58.18″ N, longitude 076°06′44.3″ W near Virginia Beach, VA. 9 July 3rd, 4th or 5th Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone All waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36°55′02″ N, longitude 076°03′27″ W, located at the First Landing State Park at Virginia Beach, Virginia. 10 July 4th Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA; Safety Zone All waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth River within the area along the shoreline immediately adjacent to Harbor Park Stadium ball park and outward into the river bound by a line drawn from latitude 36°50′30″ N, longitude 076°16′39.9″ W, thence south to 36°50′26.6″ N, longitude 076°16′39″ W, thence northwest to 36°50′28.8″ N, longitude 076°16′49.1″ W, thence north to 36°50′30.9″ N, longitude 076°16′48.6″ W, thence east along the shoreline to point of origin. 11 April: Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday North Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone All water of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 300-yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°50′29.91″ N, longitude 075°58′05.36″ W, located off the beach between 10th and 15th Streets. 12 July—3rd or 4th Saturday John H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA; Safety Zone All waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir within a 400-yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°37′51″ N, longitude 078°32′50″ W, located near the center span of the State Route 15 Highway Bridge. 13 June—first or second Saturday or Sunday Elizabeth River, Town Point Reach, Norfolk, VA; Safety Zone All waters of the Elizabeth River, Town Point Reach within a 500-yard radius of approximate position of the fireworks barge latitude 36°50′41″ N, longitude 076°17′47″ W, in vicinity of Town Point Park in Norfolk, VA. 14 July 4th James River, Newport News, VA; Safety Zone All waters of the James River, within a 400-yard radius around position 36°58′28.72″ N, 076°26′20.97″ W. 15 June—One Saturday or June 19th; and July 4th Elizabeth River, Town Point Reach, Norfolk, VA; Safety Zone All waters of the Elizabeth River, Town Point Reach within a 500-yard radius of approximate position of the fireworks barge latitude 36°50′41″ N, longitude 076°17′47″ W, in vicinity of Town Point Park in Norfolk, VA. 16 June—4th or 5th Saturday Confluence of the James River and the Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA; Safety Zone All navigable waters within 250 yards of a fireworks barge located at position 37°18′52″ N, 077°17′12.5″ W, at the confluence of the James River and the Appomattox River, near City Point in Hopewell, VA. 17 July 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th Hampton River, Hampton, VA, Safety Zone All navigable waters of the Hampton River, within a 250′ radius of a fireworks barge located at position 37°01′21.3″ N, 076°20′29.8″ W and all waters within the following positions: 37°1′29″ N, 076°20′19″ W; 37°1′30″ N, 076°20′25″ W; 37°1′27″ N, 076°20′28″ W; 37°1′23″ N, 076°20′29″ W; 37°1′23″ N, 076°20′26″ W, in Hampton, VA. 18 July 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th East River, Mathews, VA; Safety Zone All navigable waters of the East River, within an 800′ radius of position 37°24′02″ N, 076°20′49″ W, in Mathews, VA. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone Table 4 to Paragraph ( h No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area 1 July 4th; October—1st Saturday Morehead City Harbor Channel, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Morehead City Harbor Channel that fall within a 360-yard radius of latitude 34°43′01″ N, longitude 076°42′59.6″ W, a position located at the west end of Sugar Loaf Island, NC. 2 April—1st or 2nd Saturday; July 4th; August—3rd Monday; October—1st Saturday Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: Latitude 34°13′54″ N, longitude 077°57′06″ W; thence northeast to latitude 34°13′57″ N, longitude 077°57′05″ W; thence north to latitude 34°14′11″ N, longitude 077°57′07″ W; thence northwest to latitude 34°14′22″ N, longitude 077°57′19″ W; thence east to latitude 34°14′22″ N, longitude 077°57′06″ W, thence southeast to latitude 34°14′07″ N, longitude 077°57′00″ W; thence south to latitude 34°13′54″ N, longitude 077°56′58″ W; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. 3 July 1st Saturday; July 4th Green Creek and Smith Creek, Oriental, NC, Safety Zone The waters of Green Creek and Smith Creek that fall within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site at approximate latitude 35°01′29.6″ N, longitude 076°42′10.4″ W, located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vicinity of Oriental, NC. 4 May—3rd or 4th Saturday; July 4th Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch barge in approximate position latitude 36°17′47″ N, longitude 076°12′17″ W. 5 July 4th or 5th Currituck Sound, Corolla, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Currituck Sound within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 36°22′23.8″ N, longitude 075°49′56.3″ W, located near Whale Head Bay. 6 July 4th; November—3rd Saturday Middle Sound, Figure Eight Island, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Figure Eight Island Causeway Channel from latitude 34°16′32″ N, longitude 077°45′32″ W, thence east along the marsh to latitude 34°16′19″ N, longitude 077°44′55″ W, thence south to the causeway at latitude 34°16′16″ N, longitude 077°44′58″ W, thence west along the shoreline to latitude 34°16′29″ N, longitude 077°45′34″ W, thence back to the point of origin. 7 June—2nd Saturday; July 4th Pamlico River, Washington, NC, Safety Zone The waters of Pamlico River and Tar River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site at approximate position latitude 35°32′25″ N, longitude 077°03′42″ W, a position located on the southwest shore of the Pamlico River, Washington, NC. 8 July 4th Neuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Neuse River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 35°06′07.1″ N, longitude 077°01′35.8″ W. 9 July—1st Saturday or Sunday; July 4th Pamlico Sound, Ocracoke, NC, Safety Zone The waters of Pamlico Sound with a 300-yard radius of the National Park Service boat launch site at Ocracoke, NC at position latitude 35°07′07″ N, longitude 075°59′16″ W. 10 July 4th; November—Saturday following Thanksgiving Day Motts Channel, Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC, Safety Zone The waters of Motts Channel within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34°12′29″ N, longitude 077°48′27″ W, approximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 11 July 4th Cape Fear River, Southport, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Cape Fear River within a 600-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 33°54′40″ N, longitude 078°01′18″ W, approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC. 12 July 4th Big Foot Slough, Ocracoke, NC, Safety Zone The waters of Big Foot Slough within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 35°06′54″ N, longitude 075°59′24″ W, approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance Channel at Ocracoke, NC. 13 August—1st Tuesday New River, Jacksonville, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the New River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34°44′45″ N, longitude 077°26′18″ W, approximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge, Jacksonville, NC. 14 May—3rd or 4th Saturday; July 4th Bath Creek, Bath, NC, Safety Zone The waters on Bath Creek within a 300-yard radius of approximate position 35°28′05″ N, 076°48′56″ W, Bath, NC. 15 July 4th; October—2nd Saturday Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch position at approximate position latitude 34°41′02″ N, longitude 077°07′04″ W, located near Swansboro, NC. 16 September—4th or last Saturday Shallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC; Safety Zone The waters of Shallowbag Bay within a 300-yard radius of a fireworks barge anchored at latitude 35°54′31″ N, longitude 075°39′42″ W. 17 July—3rd or 4th Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Surf City, NC, Safety Zone The waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300-yard radius of approximate position latitude 34°25′46″ N, longitude 077°33′01″ W, in Surf City, NC. 18 September—3rd, 4th, or last Friday or Saturday Neuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety Zone The waters within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch location at approximate position latitude 35°06′23″ N, longitude 077°01′48″ W, on the Neuse River, New Bern, NC. [USCG-2020-0138, 86 FR 57363, Oct. 15, 2021, as amended by USCG-2022-0131, 87 FR 29228, May 13, 2022; USCG-2023-0127, 88 FR 32109, May 19, 2023; USCG-2026-0561, 91 FR 30494, May 26, 2026] § 165.507 Security Zone; Chesapeake Bay, between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. (a) Definitions. (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region. (3) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the security zone must first request authorization from the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region seek permission to transit the area. The Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region can be contacted at telephone number (410) 576-2693. The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the zone. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2014-0296, 79 FR 49690, Aug. 22, 2014, as amended by USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38594, June 14, 2016] § 165.508 Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters; Washington, DC. (a) Location. (1) Zone 1. (2) Zone 2. (3) Zone 3. (4) Zone 4. (5) Zone 5. (6) Zone 6. (b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining in a zone listed in paragraph (a) in this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region. Public vessels and vessels already at berth at the time the security zone is implemented do not have to depart the security zone. All vessels underway within the security zone at the time it is implemented are to depart the zone at the time the security zone is implemented. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone must first obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or his or her designated representative. To seek permission to transit the area, the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region and his or her designated representatives can be contacted at telephone number 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or his designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the zone. (3) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zones listed in paragraph (a) in this section by Federal, State, and local agencies. (c) Definitions. Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region Designated representative Public vessel (d) Enforcement. Federal Register, (2) Security Zone 4, established in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, will be enforced annually, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4. (3) Security Zone 5, established in paragraph (a)(5) of this section, will be enforced annually on three dates: Memorial Day (observed), September 11, and November 11. Security Zone 5 will be enforced from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Memorial Day (observed); from 8 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on September 11; and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on November 11. (4) Security Zone 6, established in paragraph (a)(6) of this section, will be enforced annually on the day the State of the Union Address is delivered. Security Zone 6 will be enforced from 9 a.m. on the day of the State of the Union Address until 2 a.m. on the following day. (e) Suspension of enforcement. [USCG-2016-0675, 81 FR 81005, Nov. 17, 2016] § 165.509 Security Zone; Severn River and College Creek, Annapolis, MD. (a) Definitions. Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region. (3) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the security zone must first request authorization from the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region seek permission to transit the area. The Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region can be contacted at telephone number (410) 576-2693. The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the zone. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [CGD05-06-112, 72 FR 24188, May 2, 2007, as amended by USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38594, June 14, 2016] § 165.510 Delaware Bay and River, Salem River, Christina River and Schuylkill River-Regulated Navigation Area. (a) Regulated Navigation Area. (b) Definitions. COTP Dangerous Cargo Underway (c) Applicability. (1) Law enforcement; (2) Servicing aids to navigation; or (3) Surveying, maintaining, or improving waters within the Regulated Navigation Area. (d) Draft limitation. Note: The project depth in many areas of the Regulated Navigation Area is less than 55 feet. (e) Oil transfer operations. (f) Requirements for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. (1) Notify the COTP at least 72 hours before the vessel enters or departs the regulated navigation area and at least 12 hours before the vessel moves within the regulated navigation area. The notice must include a report of the vessel's propulsion and machinery status and, for foreign flag vessels, the notice must include any outstanding deficiencies identified by the vessel's flag state or classification society; (2) Not enter, get or remain underway within the regulated navigation area if visibility is or is expected to be less than two (2) miles. If during the transit visibility becomes less than two (2) miles, the vessel must seek safe anchorage and notify the COTP immediately; (3) Not anchor in any area within the regulated navigation area unless in times of emergency or with COTP permission; (4) Not transfer dangerous cargo while the vessel is at anchor or bunkering; (5) Maintain a manned watch in the steering compartment whenever the vessel is underway within the regulated navigation area unless the vessel has two separate and independent steering control systems with duplicate pilothouse steering gear control systems which meet the requirements of 46 CFR 58.25-70; (6) When anchored within the regulated navigation area and: (i) Sustained winds are greater than 25 knots but less than 40 knots, ensure the main engines are ready to provide full power in five minutes or less; and (ii) Sustained winds are 40 knots or over, ensure that the main engines are on line to immediately provide propulsion; (7) While moored within the regulated navigation area, ensure that at least two wire cable mooring lines (firewarps) are rigged and ready for use as emergency towing hookups fore and aft on the outboard side of the vessel; (8) While underway or anchored within the regulated navigation area, ensure that at least two wire cable mooring lines (firewarps) are rigged and ready for use as emergency towing hookups fore and aft on the vessel; and, (9) Proceed as directed by the COTP. (g) Requirements for vessels operating in the vicinity of a vessel carrying dangerous cargoes. (i) Come or remain within 500 yards of the port or starboard side or within 1,000 yards of the bow or stern of an underway vessel that is carrying dangerous cargo; or (ii) Come or remain within 100 yards of a moored or anchored vessel carrying dangerous cargo. (2) The master, owner, or operator of any vessel receiving permission under paragraph (g)(1) of this section shall: (i) Maintain a continuous radio guard on VHF-FM channels 13 and 16; (ii) Operate at “no wake” speed or the minimum speed needed to maintain steerage; and (iii) Proceed as directed by the COTP. (3) No vessel may overtake a vessel carrying dangerous cargoes unless the overtaking can be completed before reaching any bend in the channel. Before any overtaking, the pilots, masters or operators of both the overtaking vessel and the vessel being overtaken must clearly agree on the circumstances of the overtaking, including vessel speeds, time and location of overtaking. (h) Additional restrictions above the C&D Canal. (1) A vessel carrying dangerous cargo must be escorted by at least one commercial tug; and (2) Meeting situations shall be avoided on river bends to the maximum extent possible. (i) The COTP will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to inform the marine community of scheduled vessel movements during which the restrictions imposed by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this section will be in effect. [CGD 05-96-010, 62 FR 40275, July 28, 1997, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40058, June 29, 2000; USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015] § 165.511 Security Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Delaware Bay, Delaware River and its tributaries. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) All persons or vessels operating at the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain navigation may transit within 500 yards of an escorted passenger vessel without the permission of the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay, PA or designated representative while the escorted passenger vessel is in the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay zone. (3) No person or vessel may transit or remain within 100 yards of an escorted passenger vessel without the permission of the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or designated representative while the passenger vessel is in the Captain of the Port Philadelphia zone. (4) Any person or vessel authorized to enter the security zone must operate in strict conformance with any directions given by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or designated representative and leave the security zone immediately if the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or designated representative so orders. (5) When an escorted passenger vessel approaches within 100 yards of any vessel that is moored or anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within 100 yards of the passenger vessel unless it is either ordered by or given permission by the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay or designated representative to do otherwise. (6) The Coast Guard designated representative enforcing this section can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain of the Port can be contacted at (215) 271-4807. (c) Maneuver-restricted vessels. (1) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within the 100 yards of the passenger vessel in order to ensure safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules (COLREGS and their associated Annexes and Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E)); and (2) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver that must transit via a navigable channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of an anchored passenger vessel. (d) Definitions. Captain of the Port Escort Passenger vessels [CGD05-04-047, 69 FR 56697, Sept. 22, 2004, as amended by USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] § 165.512 Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Northwest and Inner Harbors, Baltimore, MD. (a) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region (2) USS CONSTELLATION “turn-around” participants (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) With the exception of USS CONSTELLATION “turn-around” participants, entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region. (3) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the moving safety zone must first request authorization from the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region to seek permission to transit the area. The Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region can be contacted at telephone number (410) 576-2693. The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the person or vessel shall proceed as directed. If permission is granted, all persons or vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region, and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the zone. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [CGD05-07-010, 72 FR 34624, June 25, 2007, as amended by USCG-2012-1075, 78 FR 14189, Mar. 5, 2013; USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38594, June 14, 2016] § 165.513 Safety Zone; Magothy River, Sillery Bay, MD. (a) Regulated area. (b) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port Baltimore (2) Designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) All vessels and persons are prohibited from entering and accessing this safety zone, except as authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or his or her designated representative. (3) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage within the safety zone must request authorization from the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or his or her designated representative, by telephone at (410) 576-2693 or by marine band radio on VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. on the fourth Saturday in July annually. All Coast Guard vessels enforcing this safety zone can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (4) All vessels and persons must comply with instructions of the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or his or her designated representative. (5) The operator of any vessel entering or located within this safety zone shall: (i) Travel at no-wake speed, (ii) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign, and (iii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2012-0001, 77 FR 24840, Apr. 26, 2012, as amended by USCG-2016-0060, 81 FR 38595, June 14, 2016] § 165.514 Safety Zone: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and connecting waters, vicinity of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (1) Red warning flags or red warning lights will be displayed on towers located at both ends of the safety zone (Bear Creek and Cedar Point) while firing exercises are in progress. The flags or lights will be displayed by 8 a.m. on days where firing exercises are scheduled, and will be removed at the end of the firing exercise. (2) A Coast Guard or U.S. Navy vessel will patrol each end of the safety zone to ensure the public is aware that firing exercises are in progress and that the firing area is clear of vessel traffic before weapons are fired. (c) General information Announcements. (2) Camp Lejeune artillery operations. (3) Atlantic Ocean naval gunnery live fire operations. (d) Contact information. [CGD 05-98-38, 63 FR 58636, Nov. 2, 1998, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40058, June 29, 2000; CGD05-03-167, 69 FR 41946, July 13, 2004; USCG-2011-0368, 76 FR 26605, May 9, 2011; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] § 165.515 Safety Zone: Cape Fear River, Wilmington, North Carolina. (a) Location. (1) The waters of the Cape Fear River bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude Longitude 34°14′12″ N 77°57′10″ W 34°14′12″ N 77°57′06″ W 34°13′54″ N 77°57′00″ W 34°13′54″ N 77°57′06″ W (2) The safety zone boundary can be described as follows: starting at the stern of the Battleship USS NORTH CAROLINA, across the Cape Fear River to the north end of the Coast Guard moorings, down along the east bank of the Cape Fear River to the bow of the tug CAPTAIN JOHN TAXIS Memorial (Chandler's Wharf), back across the Cape Fear River to Eagle Island, and then up along the west bank of the Cape Fear River to the stern of the Battleship USS NORTH CAROLINA. (b) Definitions. The designated representative of the Captain of the Port (c) General information. (d) Regulation. (1) The operator of any vessel in the immediate vicinity of this safety zone shall: (i) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign. (ii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign. (2) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside of the regulated area specified in paragraph (a) of the section, but may not block a navigable channel. (e) Effective date. [59 FR 33200, June 28, 1994, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40059, June 29, 2000; USCG-2011-0368, 76 FR 26605, May 9, 2011] § 165.516 Safety Zones; Waterway Training Areas, Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region Zone. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Waterway training area Alpha. (2) Waterway training area Bravo. (3) Waterway training area Charlie. (4) Waterway training area Delta. (b) Definitions. Captain of the Port (COTP) Designated representative Training participant (c) Regulations. (2) Except for training participants, all vessels underway within this safety zone at the time it is activated are to depart the zone. To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's designated representative by telephone number 410-576-2693 or on Marine Band Radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (3) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2019-0765, 85 FR 2033, Jan. 14, 2020] § 165.517 Safety Zone; Back River, Hampton, VA; Air Show. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF-FM Channel 16. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2023-20774, 88 FR 20774, Apr. 7, 2023] § 165.518 Security Zone; Waters of the USCG East District. (a) Definitions. Designated Representative Escorted vessel (1) Coast Guard surface or air asset displaying the Coast Guard insignia. (2) Coast Guard Auxiliary surface asset displaying the Coast Guard Auxiliary insignia. (3) State and/or local law enforcement asset displaying the applicable agency markings and or equipment associated with the agency. State and/or local law enforcement officers (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) No vessel may enter within a 100-yard radius of an escorted vessel within the navigable waters of the USCG East District, without approval from the District Commander, Captain of the Port or their designated representatives. (3) Moored or anchored vessels, which are overtaken by a moving zone, must remain stationary at their location until the escorted vessel maneuvers at least 500 yards past. (4) Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver may request permission of the District Commander, Captain of the Port or designated representative to enter the security zone in order to ensure safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules (COLREGS and their associated Annexes and Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E)).. (5) The local COTP may notify the maritime and general public by marine information broadcast of the periods during which individual security zones have been activated by providing notice in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7. (6) When moored, a security zone around an escorted vessel may also be enforced by Coast Guard, State or Local law enforcement personnel shoreside. (7) Persons desiring to transit within 100 yards of an escorted vessel in the USCG East District must contact the local Captain of the Port on VHF channel 16 (156.800 MHz), VHF channel 13 (156.650 MHz) or at telephone numbers: Philadelphia: (215) 271-4807 Maryland-National Capital Region: (410) 576-2693 Virginia: (757) 668-5555 or (757) 484-8192 North Carolina: (877) 229-0770 or (910) 772-2200 (8) If permission is granted to transit within 100 yards of an escorted vessel, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the District Commander, Captain of the Port or their designated representative. [CGD05-04-171, 70 FR 11551, Mar. 9, 2005, as amended by USCG-2011-0368, 76 FR 26605, May 9, 2011; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] Editorial Note: At 81 FR 38595, June 14, 2016, § 165.518 was amended in paragraph (c)(3); however, the amendment could not be incorporated due to inaccurate amendatory instruction. § 165.520 Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and other Storms with High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Sector Virginia. (a) Regulated areas. (b) Definitions. Captain of the Port Representative Port Condition WHISKEY Port Condition X-RAY Port Condition YANKEE Port Condition ZULU Port Condition RECOVERY (c) Regulations. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. All vessels must ensure that potential flying debris and hazardous materials are removed, and that loose cargo and cargo equipment is secured. Vessels at facilities must carefully monitor their moorings and cargo operations. Additional anchor(s) must be made ready to let go, and preparations must be made to have a continuous anchor watch during the storm. Engine(s) must be made immediately available for maneuvering. Also, vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16. All oceangoing tank barges and their supporting tugs and all self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT must prepare to depart the port and anchorages within the affected regulated area. These vessels shall depart immediately upon the setting of Port Condition YANKEE. During this condition, slow-moving vessels may be ordered to depart to ensure safe avoidance of the incoming storm. Vessels that are unable to depart the port must contact the COTP to receive permission to remain in port. Vessels with COTP's permission to remain in port must implement their pre-approved mooring arrangement. The COTP may require additional precautions to ensure the safety of the ports and waterways. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition X-RAY based on the trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. Affected ports are closed to all inbound vessel traffic. All oceangoing tank barges and their supporting tugs and all self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT must have departed the regulated area. The COTP may require additional precautions to ensure the safety of the ports and waterways. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition YANKEE based on the trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (4) Port Condition ZULU. Cargo operations are suspended, except final preparations that are expressly permitted by the COTP as necessary to ensure the safety of the ports and facilities. Other than vessels designated by the COTP, no vessels may enter, transit, move, or anchor within the regulated area. The COTP may modify the geographic boundaries of the regulated area and actions to be taken under Port Condition ZULU based on the trajectory and forecasted storm conditions. (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. Designated areas are closed to all vessels. Based on assessments of channel conditions, navigability concerns, and hazards to navigation, the COTP may permit vessel movements with restrictions. Restrictions may include, but are not limited to, preventing, or delaying vessel movements, imposing draft, speed, size, horsepower or daylight restrictions, or directing the use of specific routes. Vessels permitted to transit the regulated area shall comply with the lawful orders or directions given by the COTP or representative. (6) Regulated Area Notice. The Coast Guard will provide notice of where, within the regulated area, a declared Port Condition is to be in effect via Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins, or by on-scene representatives. (7) Exception. This regulation does not apply to authorized law enforcement agencies operating within the regulated area. [USCG-2023-0366, 88 FR 75497, Nov. 3, 2023] § 165.521 Safety Zone[s] Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and other Storms with High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Maryland-National Capital Region. (a) Regulated Areas: (b) Definitions. As used in this section Captain of the Port Representative Port Condition WHISKEY Port Condition X-RAY Port Condition YANKEE Port Condition ZULU Port Condition RECOVERY (c) Regulations: (1) Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. (6) Notification. (7) Exception. [USCG-2023-0834, 89 FR 19734, Mar. 20, 2024] § 165.522 Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and other Storms with High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Sector Delaware Bay. (a) Regulated areas. (b) Definitions Captain of the Port (2) Representative (3) Port Condition WHISKEY (4) Port Condition X-RAY (5) Port Condition YANKEE (6) Port Condition ZULU (7) Port Condition RECOVERY (c) Regulations Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. (6) Regulated Area Notice. (7) Exception. [USCG-20224-0251, 89 FR 73292, Sept. 10, 2024] § 165.523 Safety Zone; Waterway Training Area, Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter or remain in the zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative via VHF-FM channel 16 or (215) 271-4807. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (3) No vessel authorized to enter or remain in the zone may take on bunkers or conduct lightering operations within the safety zone during its enforcement period. (4) This section applies to all vessels except those engaged in law enforcement, aids to navigation servicing, and emergency response operations. (d) Enforcement. (2) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. [USCG-2024-0680, 89 FR 88649, Nov. 8, 2024] § 165.529 Safety Zone; Gallants Channel, Beaufort, NC. (a) Definitions. Captain of the Port Participant Representative (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) With the exception of the participants, entry into or remaining in this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP, Sector North Carolina or a designated representative. (3) No vessel may be present in the safety zone when it is subject to enforcement, and any vessel in violation of that prohibition must depart the zone immediately. (4) The COTP North Carolina can be reached through the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Command Duty Officer, Wilmington, North Carolina, at telephone number 910-343-3882. (5) The Coast Guard can be contacted on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 13 (165.65 MHz) and channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2023-0050, 88 FR 30652, May 12, 2023] § 165.530 Safety Zone: Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, NC. (a) Location. (b) General Information. (2) The Captain of the Port may authorize and designate any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer to act on his behalf in enforcing this safety zone. (3) Sector North Carolina will notify the maritime community of periods during which this safety zone will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of loaded hazardous materials vessels via a marine Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (c) Regulation. [COTP Wilmington, NC 94-004, 59 FR 42759, Aug. 19, 1994, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40059, June 29, 2000; USCG-2011-0368, 76 FR 26605, May 9, 2011] § 165.535 Safety Zone: Atlantic Ocean, Vicinity of Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware. (a) Location. (b) Regulation. (c) Dates. (d) General information. (2) You can gain access to the safety by calling Sector Field Office Atlantic City command center at telephone number (609) 677-2222 and on VHF channel 13 or 16. (3) The COTP Delaware Bay may authorize and designate any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer to act on his behalf in enforcing this safety zone. [CGD05-98-043, 69 FR 28827, May 19, 2004] § 165.550 Safety Zones: Ice covered waterways within the USCG East District. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone Delaware Bay: (ii) Delaware River: (iii) Upper Delaware River: (iv) New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway: (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region- COTP Zone. Head of Chesapeake Bay to C&D Canal: (ii) Baltimore Harbor and approaches: (iii) Chesapeake Channel to Cove Point: (iv) Chesapeake Channel between Cove Point and Smith Point, and Lower Potomac River: (v) Potomac River: (vi) Upper Potomac River and Anacostia River: (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—COTP Zone Chesapeake Bay and Tangier Sound: (ii) [Reserved] (b) Definitions. Convoy COTP Designated representative Horsepower Ice Condition One Ice Condition Two Ice Condition Three Protected waters Public vessel (c) Regulations Non-steel hull vessels. 1/2 1/2 (2) Steel hull vessels. (i) The vessel has less than 1,500 minimum shaft horsepower and encounters ice 1 inch or more thick. (ii) The vessel has a 1,500 minimum shaft horsepower and a main engine cooling system design that prevents blockage from ice and encounters ice 3 inches or more thick. (iii) The vessel is part of a vessel convoy and has a 1,500 minimum shaft horsepower and a main engine cooling system design that prevents blockage from ice and encounters ice 9 inches or more thick. (d) Permission to enter or transit. (i) Ice Condition One. (ii) Ice Condition Two. (iii) Ice Condition Three. (2) Vessels prohibited from entering or transiting a safety zone under paragraph (c) of this section may request permission to enter or continue transiting by contacting the cognizant COTP on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) or via telephone, as follows: (i) COTP Delaware Bay: 215-271-4940. (ii) COTP Maryland-National Capital Region: 410-576-2693. (iii) COTP Virginia: 757-483-8567. (3) Vessels granted permission to enter, operate in, or transit though a safety zone must do so in accordance with the directions provided by the cognizant COTP or designated representative. (4) Vessels may transit within protected waters to facilitate icebreaking operations and protect infrastructure and property without COTP permission. (e) Enforcement. [USCG-2015-0051, 82 FR 39669, Aug. 22, 2017, as amended at USCG-2019-0943, 85 FR 6806, Feb. 6, 2020] § 165.552 Security Zone; Oyster Creek Generation Station, Forked River, Ocean County, New Jersey. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) No person or vessel may enter or navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast Guard or designated representative. Any person or vessel authorized to enter the security zones must operate in strict conformance with any directions given by the Coast Guard or designated representative and leave the security zone immediately if the Coast Guard or designated representative so orders. (3) The Coast Guard or designated representative enforcing this section can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain of the Port can be contacted at (215) 271-4807. (4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the status of this security zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1 MHZ). (c) Definitions. Captain of the Port [CGD05-03-111, 69 FR 5284, Feb. 4, 2004] § 165.553 Security Zone; Salem and Hope Creek Generation Stations, Delaware River, Salem County, New Jersey. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) No person or vessel may enter or navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast Guard or designated representative. Any person or vessel authorized to enter the security zones must operate in strict conformance with any directions given by the Coast Guard or designated representative and leave the security zone immediately if the Coast Guard or designated representative so orders. (3) The Coast Guard or designated representative enforcing this section can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain of the Port can be contacted at (215) 271-4807. (4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the status of this security zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1 MHZ). (c) Definitions. Captain of the Port [CGD05-03-113, 69 FR 5279, Feb. 4, 2004] § 165.554 Security Zone; Three Mile Island Generating Station, Susquehanna River, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) No person or vessel may enter or navigate within this security zone unless authorized to do so by the Coast Guard or designated representative. Any person or vessel authorized to enter the security zone must operate in strict conformance with any directions given by the Coast Guard or designated representative and leave the security zone immediately if the Coast Guard or designated representative so orders. (3) The Coast Guard or designated representative enforcing this section can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, channels 13 and 16. The Captain of the Port can be contacted at (215) 271-4807. The Security Manager at Three Mile Island can be contacted at (717) 948-8208 or (717) 948-8039. (4) The Captain of the Port will notify the public of any changes in the status of this security zone by Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio, channel 22 (157.1 MHZ). (c) Definitions. Captain of the Port [CGD05-03-116, 69 FR 46103, Aug. 2, 2004] § 165.555 Safety Zone; Delaware River. (a) Definition. (b) Location. (c) Enforcement. (d) Regulations. (2) All Coast Guard vessels enforcing this safety zone or watch officers aboard the Dredge and Barge can be contacted on VHF marine band radio, channel 16. The Captain of the Port may be contacted by telephone at (215) 271-4807 or via VHF marine band radio, channel 16. [CGD05-04-035, 70 FR 40887, July 15, 2005] § 165.556 Regulated Navigation Area; Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Chesapeake City Anchorage Basin, MD. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. District Commander (c) Regulations. (1) All vessels and persons are prohibited from entering and accessing this regulated navigation area, except as authorized by the District Commander or his or her designated representative. (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage within the regulated navigation area must request authorization from the District Commander or his or her designated representative, by telephone at (410) 576-2693 or by marine band radio on VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on the last Saturday in June, annually. All Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated navigation area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (3) The operator of any vessel entering or located within this regulated navigation area shall: (i) Travel at no-wake speed, (ii) Stop the vessel immediately upon being directed to do so by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign, and (iii) Proceed as directed by any commissioned, warrant or petty officer on board a vessel displaying a Coast Guard Ensign. (4) All vessels and persons within this regulated navigation area must comply with any additional instructions of the District Commander or the designated representative. (d) Enforcement. (e) Enforcement period. [USCG-2008-1119, 74 FR 28611, June 17, 2009] § 165.557 Security Zone; Potomac River, Montgomery County, MD. (a) Definitions. Captain of the Port (COTP) Designated representative Public vessel (b) Location. (1) Security zone. (2) Transit lane. (c) Regulations. (1) Except for public vessels, entry into or remaining in the security zone described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or designated representative when the aforementioned security zone is being enforced. At the start of each enforcement, all persons and vessels within the security zone must depart the zone immediately or obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative to remain within the zone. All vessels authorized to remain in the zone shall proceed as directed by the COTP or designated representative. (2) Persons and vessel operators who intend to enter or transit the security zone while the zone is being enforced must obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative. Access to the zone will be determined by the COTP or designated representative on a case-by-case basis when the zone is enforced. Persons and vessel operators requesting permission to enter or transit the security zone may contact the COTP or designated representative at telephone number 410-576-2675, on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz), or by visually or verbally hailing the on-scene law enforcement vessel enforcing the zone. On-scene Coast Guard personnel enforcing this section can be contacted on marine band radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means. When authorized by the COTP or designated representative to enter the security zone all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the security zone. (3) The transit lane, described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, is the only part of the security zone through which persons and vessels may travel. Before entering the transit lane, persons or vessels must have authorization as described in paragraph (c)(2) of this section. All persons and vessels shall operate at bare steerage or no-wake speed while transiting through the lane, and must not loiter, stop, or anchor, unless authorized or otherwise instructed by the COTP or a designated representative. (4) The U.S. Coast Guard may secure the entire security zone, including transit lane, if deemed necessary to address security threats or concerns. (5) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. (d) Enforcement. www.news.uscg.mil/Baltimore/ [USCG-2017-0448, 85 FR 29620, May 18, 2020] § 165.558 Security Zone; Delaware River, and Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. Designated representative Official patrol vessel Very important person (VIP) (c) Regulations. (2) Only vessels or people specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, or designated representative, may enter or remain in the regulated area. To request permission to enter or remain in the regulated area contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16. Vessel operators and persons within the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water of this security zone unless authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. (3) Upon being hailed by an official patrol vessel or the designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to comply with lawful direction may result in expulsion from the regulated area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2017-0079, 83 FR 6963, Feb. 16, 2018] § 165.559 Safety Zone, Schuylkill River; Philadelphia, PA (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (2) Prior to commencing enforcement of this regulation, the COTP or designated on-scene patrol personnel will notify the public whenever the regulation is being enforced, to include dates and times. The means of notification may include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins, or other appropriate means. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels transiting through the Safety Zone must be authorized by the Captain of the Port or his representative. (3) All persons or vessels wishing to transit through the Safety Zone must request authorization to do so from the Captain of the Port or his representative 30 minutes prior to the intended time of transit. (4) Vessels granted permission to transit must do so in accordance with the directions provided by the Captain of the Port or his representative to the vessel. (5) To seek permission to transit the Safety Zone, the Captain of the Port or his representative can be contacted via Sector Delaware Bay Command Center (215) 271-4940. (6) This section applies to all vessels wishing to transit through the Safety Zone except vessels that are engaged in the following operations: (i) Enforcing laws; (ii) Servicing aids to navigation; and (iii) Emergency response vessels. (7) No person or vessel may enter or remain in a safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port; (8) Each person and vessel in a safety zone shall obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port; (9) No person may board, or take or place any article or thing on board, any vessel in a safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port; and (10) No person may take or place any article or thing upon any waterfront facility in a safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port. (d) Definitions. (e) Enforcement. [USCG-2015-0094, 80 FR 52626, Sept. 1, 2015. Redesignated as § 165.559 by USCG-2020-0304,

85 FR 58281, Sept. 18, 2020] § 165.560 Security Zone; Christina River, Newport, DE. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. Designated representative Official patrol vessel USSS protectee (c) Regulations. (2) Only vessels or people specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, or designated representative, may enter or remain in the regulated area. To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water of this security zone unless authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. (3) Upon being hailed by an official patrol vessel or the designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to comply with lawful direction may result in expulsion from the regulated area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2021-0131, 86 FR 40152, July 27, 2021] § 165.561 Security Zones; Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, DE. (a) Location. (1) Security zone one: (2) Security zone two: (b) Definitions. Designated representative USSS protectee Official patrol vessel (c) Regulations. (2) Entry into or remaining in a security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or designated representative when the security zones are being enforced. At the start of each enforcement, all persons and vessels within the security zone must depart the zones immediately or obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative to remain within either zone. All vessels authorized to remain in the zone(s) must proceed as directed by the COTP or designated representative. (3) A person or vessel operator who intends to enter or transit the security zones while the zones are being enforced must obtain authorization from the COTP or designated representative. While the zones are being enforced the COTP or designated representative will determine access to the zones on a case-by-case basis. A person or vessel operator requesting permission to enter or transit the security zone may contact the COTP or designated representative at 215-271-4807 or on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz), or by visually or verbally hailing the on-scene law enforcement vessel enforcing the zone. On-scene Coast Guard personnel enforcing this section can be contacted on marine band radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The operator of a vessel must proceed as directed upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means. When authorized by the COTP or designated representative to enter the security zone all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while within the security zone. (4) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, a person or operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. Failure to comply with lawful direction may result in expulsion from the regulated area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (5) Unless specifically authorized by on-scene enforcement vessels, no vessel or person will be permitted to stop or anchor in the security zone. A vessel granted permission to enter or transit within the security zone(s) must do so without delay or pause for the entirety of its time within the boundaries of the security zone(s). At times, for limited duration, it is anticipated that vessels may be prohibited from entering the zone due to movement of persons protected by USSS. During those times, the Coast Guard will provide actual notice to vessels in the area. (6) The U.S. Coast Guard may secure the entirety of either or both security zones if deemed necessary to address security threats or concerns. (7) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted by Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the patrol and enforcement of the security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section. (d) Enforcement. https://homeport.uscg.mil/my-homeport/coast-guard-prevention/waterway-management?cotpid=40 (2) These security zones may be enforced individually or simultaneously. [USCG-2021-0208, 86 FR 47579, Aug. 26, 2021] § 165.562 Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and Other Storms with High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Sector North Carolina. (a) Regulated Areas. (b) Definitions. Captain of the Port (2) Representative (3) Port Condition WHISKEY (4) Port Condition X-RAY (5) Port Condition YANKEE (6) Port Condition ZULU (7) Port Condition RECOVERY (c) Regulations Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. (6) Safety Zones Notice. (7) Regulated Area Notice. (8) Exception. [Doc. No. USCG-2023-0052, 88 FR 80133, Nov. 17, 2023] USCG Southeast District § 165.T07-0935 Safety Zone; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (904) 714-7557. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Effective and enforcement periods. [USCG-2026-0935, 91 FR 50716, Aug. 6, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-0935, 91 FR 50716, Aug. 6, 2026, § 165.T07-0935 was added, effective Aug. 6, 2026, through Mar. 5, 2027. § 165.T07-1030 Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Culebra, PR. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (787) 289-2041. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2026-1030, 91 FR 52531, Aug. 14, 2026] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2026-1030, 91 FR 52531, Aug. 14, 2026, § 165.T07-1030

was added, effective Aug. 14, 2026, through Sept. 4, 2026. § 165.T07-1111 Safety Zone; Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, FL. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (866) 881-1392. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2025-1111, 91 FR 1094, Jan. 12, 2026] § 165.701 Vicinity, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida—security zone. (a) The water, land, and land and water within the following boundaries are a security zone—The perimeter of the Cape Canaveral Barge Canal and the Banana River at 28°24′33″ N., 80°39′48″ W.; then due west along the northern shoreline of the barge canal for 1,300 yards; then due north to 28°28′42″ N., 80°40′30″ W., on Merritt Island. From this position, the line proceeds irregularly to the eastern shoreline of the Indian River to a position 1,300 yards south of the NASA Causeway at 28°30′54″ N., 80°43′42″ W. (the line from the barge canal to the eastern shoreline of the Indian River is marked by a three-strand barbed-wire fence), then north along the shoreline of the Indian River to the NASA Causeway at 28°31′30″ N., 80°43′48″ W. The line continues west on the southern shoreline of the NASA Causeway to NASA Gate 3 (permanent), then north to the northern shoreline of the NASA Causeway and east on the northern shoreline of the causeway back to the shoreline on Merritt Island at position 28°31′36″ N., 80°43′42″ W., then northwest along the shoreline to 28°41′01.2″ N., 80°47′10.2″ W. (Blackpoint); then due north to channel marker #6 on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), then northeast along the southern edge of the ICW to the western entrance to the Haulover Canal. From this point, the line continues northeast along the southern edge of the Haulover Canal to the eastern entrance to the canal; then due east to a point in the Atlantic Ocean 3 miles offshore at 28°44′42″ N., 80°37′51″ W.; then south along a line 3 miles from the coast to Wreck Buoy “WR6”, then to Port Canaveral Channel Lighted Buoy 10, then west along the northern edge of the Port Canaveral Channel to the northeast corner of the intersection of the Cape Canaveral Barge Canal and the ICW in the Banana River at 28°24′36″ N., 80°38′42″ W. The line continues north along the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway to daymarker ‘35’ thence North Westerly one quarter of a mile south of NASA Causeway East (Orsino Causeway) to the shoreline on Merritt Island at position 28°30.95′ N., 80°37.6′ W., then south along the shoreline to the starting point. (b) The area described in paragraph (a) of this section is closed to all vessels and persons, except those vessels and persons authorized by the Commander, USCG Southeast District, or the COTP Jacksonville, Florida, whenever space vehicles are to be launched by the United States Government from Cape Canaveral. (c) COTP Jacksonville, Florida, closes the security zone, or specific portions of it, by means of locally promulgated notices. The closing of the area is signified by the display of a red ball from a 90-foot pole near the shoreline at approximately 28°35′00″ N., 80°34′36″ W., and from a 90-foot pole near the shoreline at approximately 28°25′18″ N., 80°35′00″ W. Appropriate Local Notices to Mariners will also be broadcast on 2670 KHZ. [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 7-82-10, 48 FR 11696, Mar. 21, 1983; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35532, June 30, 1998] § 165.703 Security Zones; Old Port Tampa, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Manbirtee Key, Seaport Manatee, MacDill Air Force Base, Port of Tampa, Port Sutton, St. Petersburg Harbor, Crystal River, Big Bend, and Weedon Island, FL. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Security zones for facilities and structures Old Port Tampa, Tampa, FL. (ii) Sunshine Skyway Bridge, FL. [email protected] (iii) Manbirtee Key, Port of Manatee, FL. (iv) Seaport Manatee, Manatee County, FL. (v) MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Bay, FL. (vi) Piers, seawalls, and facilities, Port of Tampa and Port Sutton, Tampa, FL. (vii) Piers, seawalls, and facilities, Port of Tampa, on the western side of Hooker's Point, Tampa, FL. (viii) St. Petersburg Harbor, FL. (ix) Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant. (x) Crystal River Demory Gap Channel. (xi) Big Bend Power Plant, FL. (xii) Weedon Island Power Plant, FL. (2) Vessel specific security zones. (A) For inbound vessels commencing at Egmont Channel Lighted Buoys “9” (LLNR 22270) and “10” (LLNR 22275) through to berth. (B) For shifting vessels from their departure berth to destination berth. (C) For outbound vessels commencing at berth through to Egmont Channel Lighted Buoys “9” (LLNR 22270) and “10” (LLNR 22275). (D) All subject vessels operating in the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone shall follow the reporting requirements in 33 CFR part 160, subpart C. (E) Any vessel desiring to enter or transit the security zone shall obtain permission from the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with any given instructions. (ii) Fixed security zones for moored cruise ships and moored vessels carrying especially hazardous cargos. A security zone is established for all waters, from surface to bottom, within a 200-yard radius around moored cruise ships and moored vessels carrying especially hazardous cargos, as outlined below: (A) All subject vessels operating in the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone shall follow reporting requirements in 33 CFR part 160, subpart C. (B) Any vessel desiring to enter or transit the security zone shall obtain permission from the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with any given instructions. (C) No vessel may loiter, anchor, or conduct maintenance operations within the security zone, unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. This includes, but is not limited to dredging operations, dive operations, and surveying. Anyone wanting to conduct these operations must submit a request via email to [email protected] (b) Definitions. Ammonium nitrate Captain of the Port (COTP) Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone Certain dangerous cargo Division 1.5D Commercial vessels Cruise Ship Designated representative Especially hazardous cargo (c) Regulations. (2) Any changes to the requirements for these regulated areas will be given by Broadcast Notice to Mariners on VHF-FM Channel 22A. Note 1 to § 165.703( c A graphical representation of all fixed security zones will be made available through nautical charts via the Coast Pilot. (3) The Captain of Port St. Petersburg has provisions for escorting especially hazardous cargos as described in this subchapter, but reserves the right to establish additional provisions for any potentially hazardous cargos. (d) Enforcement. (e) Waivers. [USCG-2025-0223, 90 FR 52563, Nov. 21, 2025] § 165.704 Safety Zone: Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement date. (c) Regulation. (1) All persons and vessels in the vicinity of the safety zone shall immediately obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port or a representative of the Captain of the Port. (2) The “representative of the Captain of the Port” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Savannah, GA to act on his behalf. A representative of the Captain of the Port may be contacted on board any Coast Guard vessel assigned to enforce the safety zone. (3) Before entering the safety zone, a vessel operator shall contact the Captain of the Port or a representative of the Captain of the Port to determine what restrictions, if any, have been imposed on vessels in the safety zone. The Captain of the Port may be contacted by telephone via the Command Duty Officer at 912-652-4353. Coast Guard vessels assisting in the enforcement of the safety zone may be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13 or 16, or vessel operators may determine restrictions in effect for the safety zone by coming alongside a Coast Guard vessel patrolling the perimeter of the safety zone. (4) The Captain of the Port will issue a Marine Safety Information Broadcast Notice to Mariners to Notify the maritime community of the safety zone and restrictions imposed. [USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 35088, July 28, 2017] § 165.705 Security Zones: Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. (a) Regulated areas Security Zone A. (2) Security Zone B. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the security zone unless authorized by the COTP Jacksonville or a designated representative. (3) Persons desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the security zone may request permission from the COTP Jacksonville by telephone at 904-714-7557, or a designated representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP Jacksonville or the designated representative. [USCG-2017-0146, 83 FR 15949, Apr. 13, 2018] § 165.706 Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other Disasters in South Florida. (a) Regulated Areas. (b) Definitions. (2) Port Condition WHISKEY means a condition set by the COTP when weather advisories indicate sustained tropical storm force winds from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 72 hours. (3) Port Condition X-RAY means a condition set by the COTP when weather advisories indicate sustained tropical storm force winds from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 48 hours. (4) Port Condition YANKEE means a condition set by the COTP when weather advisories indicate that sustained tropical storm force winds from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 24 hours. (5) Port Condition ZULU means a condition set by the COTP when weather advisories indicate that sustained tropical storm force winds from a tropical or hurricane force storm are predicted to make landfall at the port within 12 hours. (c) Regulations Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Emergency Restrictions for Other Disasters. [USCG-2016-1067, 85 FR 13522, Mar. 9, 2020] § 165.707 Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other Disasters in Florida Keys. (a) Regulated Areas. (b) Definitions. Authorized Law Enforcement Agencies Designated Representative Port Condition WHISKEY Port Condition X-RAY Port Condition YANKEE Port Condition ZULU Regulated Facilities 6 7 8 9 6 et seq. 7 et seq. 8 et seq. 9 et seq. Waterfront Facilities (c) Regulations Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Emergency Restrictions for Other Disasters. (6 ) Safety Zones Notice. (7) Exception. [USCG-2023-0135, 88 FR 76136, Nov. 6, 2023] § 165.708 Safety/Security Zone; Charleston Harbor and Cooper River, Charleston, SC. (a) Regulated area. (1) All waters 200 yards ahead and astern and 100 yards to each side of a vessel transporting nuclear materials while the vessel transits from Charleston Harbor Entrance approximate position (32°37.1′ N., 079°35.5′ W.) to the Charleston Naval Weapons Station (position 32-55.4N, 079-56.0W) on the Cooper River. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983. (2) All waters within 100 yards of the vessel described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section while the vessel is conducting cargo operations at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station. (b) Captain of the Port Charleston will announce the activation of the safety/security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section by Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The general regulations governing safety and security zones contained in §§ 165.23 and 165.33 apply. [COTP Charleston 96-034, 61 FR 68156, Dec. 27, 1996, as amended by USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] § 165.709 Security Zone; Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, South Carolina. (a) Regulated area. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Regulations. (1) Persons desiring to transit the Regulated Area may contact the Captain of the Port via VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (843) 720-3240 and request permission to transit the security zone. (2) If permission to transit the security zone is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. [COTP Charleston 05-037, 70 FR 43282, July 27, 2005] § 165.711 Safety Zone: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, FL. (a) Regulated area. (1) The waters around naval aircraft carriers entering Port Everglades in an area 700 yards forward, 500 yards astern and 350 yards on either side of each vessel, beginning at the Port Everglades Sea Buoy in approximate position 26°05.5′ N, 80°04.8′ W and continuing until the vessel is safely moored in approximate position 26°04.9′ N, 80°06.9′ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83. (2) The waters around naval aircraft carriers departing Port Everglades in an area 700 yards forward, 500 yards astern and 350 yards on either side of each vessel beginning at the Pier in approximate position 26°04.9′ N, 80°06.9′W, and continuing until the stern passes the Port Everglades Sea Buoy, in approximate position 26°05.5′ N, 80°04.8′ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83. (b) Regulations. (2) Vessels encountering emergencies which require transit through the moving safety zone should contact the Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the safety zone with a Coast Guard designated escort. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, or petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation and other applicable laws. [COTP MIAMI 96-054, 62 FR 32201, June 13, 1997] § 165.714 Regulated Navigation Area; Atlantic Ocean, Charleston, SC. (a) Location. Latitude Longitude Western boundary 32°42′56″ N 79°47′34″ W Southern boundary 32°42′32″ N 79°46′42″ W Eastern boundary 32°43′26″ N 79°45′27″ W Northern boundary 32°43′56″ N 79°46′08″ W (NAD 83) (b) Regulations. [CGD 07-95-054, 60 FR 45047, Aug. 30, 1995] § 165.720 Safety Zone; natural and other disasters in Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Fernandina, FL. (2) Jacksonville, FL. (3) Canaveral, FL. (4) All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. (2) Hurricane Port Condition YANKEE. (3) Hurricane Port Condition ZULU. (c) Regulations. Hurricane Port Condition YANKEE. (2) Hurricane Port Condition ZULU. (3) Emergency regulation for other disasters. (4) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port Jacksonville via telephone at (904) 564-7513, 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 Jacksonville or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Jacksonville or a designated representative. (5) Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville will attempt to notify the maritime community of periods during which these safety zones will be in effect via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or by on-scene designated representatives. [USCG-2014-0152, 80 FR 11129, Mar. 2, 2015] § 165.721 Safety Zone: St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL. (a) Location. (b) Effective dates. (c) Regulations. (2) This regulation does not apply to authorized law enforcement agencies operating within the Safety Zone. [COTP Jacksonville Reg. 94-027, 59 FR 55584, Nov. 8, 1994] § 165.722 Security Zone: St. Johns River, Jacksonville, Florida. (a) Location. The water located within the following area is established as a security zone: beginning at the shoreline of the St. Johns River at the northernmost property line of Naval Air Station Jacksonville next to Timuquana Country Club, at 30°14′39.5″ N, 81°40′45″ W; thence northeasterly to 30°14′42″ N, 81°40′42″ W; thence south remaining 400 feet from the shoreline at mean high water; thence past Piney Point and Black Point to the northern edge of Mulberry Cover Manatee refuge, 400 feet from Naval Air Station Jacksonville boat ramp, at 30°13′00″ N, 81°40′23.5″ W; thence southwesterly in a straight line to position 30°12′14″ N, 81°40′42″ W; thence southerly, remaining 400′ seaward of the mean high water shoreline to 30°11′40″ N, 81°41′15.5″ W; thence northwest to the point at the end of the property line of Naval Air Station Jacksonville just north of the Buckman Bridge at position 30°11′42.30″ N, 81°41′23.66″ W; thence northeasterly along the mean high water shoreline of the St. Johns River and Mulberry Cove to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (b) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida. All other portions of § 165.33 remain applicable. (c) This regulation does not apply to Coast Guard vessels and authorized law enforcement vessels operating within the Security Zone. [COTP Jacksonville Reg. 93-115, 60 FR 65571, Dec. 20, 1995] § 165.723 Safety Zone; Firework Displays in Captain of the Port Zone Jacksonville, Florida. (a) Regulated area. (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, and those regulations will supersede the regulations in this rule. (2) All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. (c) Regulations. (2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port Jacksonville via telephone at (904) 564-7513, 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 Jacksonville or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Jacksonville 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. (4) This regulation does not apply to authorized law enforcement agencies operating within the regulated area. [USCG-2014-0152, 80 FR 11130, Mar. 2, 2015] § 165.726 Regulated Navigation Areas; Miami River, Miami, Florida. (a) Location. (1) All the waters of the Miami River, Miami, Florida, from the Brickell Avenue Bridge, in approximate position 25°46′19″ N, 80°11′4″ W, inland to the South Florida Water Management District's salinity dam in approximate position 25°48′4″ N, 80°15′6″ W. (2) The Tamiami Canal from its intersection with the Miami river in approximate position 25°47′7″ N, 80°14′7″ W to the N.W. 37th Avenue bridge in approximate position 25°48′5″ N, 80°15′5″ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83. (b) Regulations. (1) All rafted vessels (inboard and outboard) must be properly moored in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations. (2) At no time shall any vessels be rafted more than two abreast. (3) Neither single nor rafted vessels shall extend greater than 54 feet into the main river (measured from the dock) without permission of the Captain of the Port. (4) A minimum channel width of 65 feet shall be maintained at all times on the Miami River from the Brickell Avenue Bridge west to the Tamiami Canal. A minimum channel width of 45 feet shall be maintained at all times on the Miami River west of the junction of the Miami River and the Tamiami Canal to the South Florida Water Management District's salinity dam, as well as on the Tamiami Canal from its mouth to the N.W. 37th Avenue Bridge. (5) All moored and rafted vessels shall provide safe access from the shore. (6) All moored and rafted vessels shall provide clear and ready access for land-based firefighters to safely and quickly reach outboard rafted vessels. (7) No vessels shall moor or raft in any manner as to impede safe passage of another vessel to any of the tributaries of the Miami River. (8) Nothing in these regulations shall prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from requiring the relocation or movement of vessels in a declared flood emergency. [CGD07-97-019, 62 FR 50512, Sept. 26, 1997, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020] § 165.728 Jacksonville, Florida—safety zones. (a) The water, land, and land and water within the following boundaries are established as safety zones during the specified conditions: (1) Zone A. (2) Zone B. (3) Zone C: 100 yards in all directions on land from Gate berth #1 and all waters within the Back River (locally known as the Gate Slip) on Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida, commencing from a line drawn between the southwesterly most shore point latitude 30°23′34″, longitude 81°30′52″ and the southeasterly most shore point latitude 30°23′38″, longitude 81°30′36″. (b) The areas described in paragraph (a) of this section may be closed to all vessels and persons, except those vessels and persons authorized by the Commander, USCG Southeast District or the Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida, whenever specified Maritime Prepositioned Ships are transiting the St. Johns River (Zone A), moored at Blount Island (Zone B), or moored at Gate Terminal (Zone C). (c) The general regulations governing safety zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. (d) The Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida will activate the safety zones or specific portions of them by issuing a local broadcast notice to mariners. The closing of the area at Blount Island, described above, will be signified by the display of a rotating yellow light located on the waterfront at Blount Island Marine Terminal or at the Gate Terminal Berth #1. [CGD7 87-15, 52 FR 23442, June 22, 1987, as amended by CGD7 91-33, 56 FR 22826, May 17, 1991] § 165.729 Jacksonville Harbor, Florida—security zone. (a) The water, land, and land and water within the following boundaries are established as security zones during the specified conditions: (1) Zone A. (2) Zone B. (3) Zone C: 100 yards in all directions on land from Gate berth #1 and all waters within the Back River (locally known as the Gate Slip) on Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida, commencing from a line drawn between the southwesterly most shore point latitude 30°23′34″, longitude 81°30′52″ and the southeasterly most shore point latitude 30°23′38″, longitude 81°30′36″. (b) The areas described in paragraph (a) of this section shall be closed to all vessels and persons, except those vessels and persons authorized by the Commander, USCG Southeast District or the Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida, whenever specified Maritime Prepositioned Ships are transiting the St. Johns River (Zone A), moored at Blount Island (Zone B), or moored at Gate Terminal (Zone C). (c) The general regulations governing security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. (d) The Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida will activate the security zones or specific portions of them by issuing a local broadcast notice to mariners. The closing of the area at Blount Island, described above, will be signified by the display of a rotating yellow light located on the waterfront at Blount Island Marine Terminal or at the Gate Terminal Berth #1. [CGD7 87-16, 52 FR 23443, June 22, 1987, as amended by CGD7 91-34, 56 FR 22827, May 17, 1991] § 165.730 King's Bay, Georgia—Regulated navigation area. Vessels transiting in the water bounded by the line connecting the following points must travel no faster than needed for steerageway: Latitude Longtitude 30°48′00.0″ N 081°29′24.0″ W 30°46′19.5″ N 081°29′17.0″ W 30°47′35.0″ N 081°30′16.5″ W and thence to the point of beginning [CGD7 92-41, 58 FR 38057, July 15, 1993] § 165.731 Security Zone: Cumberland Sound, Georgia. (a) Definition. (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels authorized to enter the security zone shall immediately obey any direction or order of the COTP Jacksonville or designated representative. (3) This regulation does not apply to persons or vessels operating under the authority of the United States Navy or to authorized law enforcement agencies. [USCG-2016-0032, 82 FR 13967, Mar. 16, 2017] § 165.732 Escorted Submarines Sector Jacksonville Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Location. (1) All waters within 1 nautical mile of any Navy submarine operating within the Sector Jacksonville Captain of the Port Zone territorial seas; and (2) All waters within 1 nautical mile of the charted center of the navigation channel from the southern tip of Crab Island in the Cumberland Sound, Georgia, to the St. Marys Entrance Channel and its approach extending eastward to lighted buoy “STM.” (b) Regulations. (c) Notification. [USCG-2016-0032, 82 FR 13967, Mar. 16, 2017] § 165.749 Security Zone: Escorted Vessels, Savannah, Georgia, Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Definitions. COTP Designated representatives Escorted vessel (1) Coast Guard surface or air asset displaying the Coast Guard insignia. (2) State and/or local law enforcement asset displaying the applicable agency markings and/or equipment associated with the agency. (3) When escorted vessels are moored, dayboards or other visual indications such as lights or buoys may be used. In all cases, broadcast notice to mariners will be issued to advise mariners of these restrictions. Minimum safe speed (1) On a plane; (2) In the process of coming up onto or coming off a plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake. (b) Regulated area. (c) Security zone. (d) Regulations. (2) A vessel may request the permission of the COTP Savannah or a designated representative to enter the security zone described in paragraph (c) of this section. If permitted to enter the security zone, a vessel must proceed at the minimum safe speed and must comply with the orders of the COTP or a designated representative. No vessel or person may enter the inner 50-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel. (e) Notice of security zone. (f) Contact information. [USCG-2007-0157, 73 FR 37837, July 2, 2008] § 165.751 Security Zone: LNG mooring slip, Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia. (a) Security zone. (b) Applicability. (1) Law enforcement, security, or search and rescue; (2) Servicing aids to navigation; (3) Surveying, maintenance, or improvement of waters in the security zone; or (4) Actively engaged in escort, maneuvering, or support duties for an LNG tankship. (c) Regulations. (d) Reporting of violations. [COTP SAVANNAH 06-160, 72 FR 27246, May 15, 2007] § 165.753 Regulated navigation area; Tampa Bay, Florida. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area (RNA): All the navigable waters of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay and Old Tampa Bay, including all navigable waterways tributary thereto. Also included are the waters of Egmont Channel, Gulf of America from Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Entrance, approximate position (27°35.2′ N, 083°00.4′ W). (b) The master, pilot, or person in charge of any vessel of 50 meters or greater shall give a Navigational Advisory Broadcast in accordance with 47 CFR 80.331 on VHF-FM channel 13 at the following broadcast/reporting points: (1) Prior to getting underway from any berth or anchorage; (2) Prior to entering Egmont Channel from seaward; (3) Prior to passing Egmont Key in any direction; (4) Prior to transiting the Skyway Bridge in either direction; (5) Prior to transiting the intersection of Tampa Bay Cut F Channel, Tampa Bay Cut G Channel, and Gadsden Point Cut Channel; (6) Prior to anchoring or approaching a berth for docking; (7) Prior to tending hawser; (8) Prior to transiting Point Pinellas Channel Light 1 in either direction. (c) Each Navigational Advisory required by this section shall be made in the English language and will contain the following information: (1) The words “Hello all vessels, a Navigational Advisory follows”; (2) Name of vessel; (3) If engaged in towing, the nature of the tow; (4) Direction of Movement; (5) Present location; and, (6) The nature of any hazardous conditions as defined by 33 CFR 160.202. (d) Nothing in this section shall supersede the Navigational Rules (COLREGS and their associated Annexes and Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E)), as applicable, or relieve the Master or person in charge of the vessel of responsibility for the safe navigation of the vessel. [CGD07-94-094, 60 FR 58519, Nov. 28, 1995, as amended by USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015; USCG-2022-0962, 89 FR 16695, Mar. 8, 2024] § 165.754 Safety Zone; San Juan Harbor, San Juan, PR. (a) Regulated area. (1) The waters around liquefied gas (LG) carriers entering San Juan Harbor in an area one half mile around each vessel, beginning one mile north of the Bahia de San Juan Lighted Buoy #3, in approximate position 18°28′17.8″ N, 066°07′36.4″ W and continuing until the vessel is moored at the Puma Energy dock, Cataño Oil dock, or Wharf B in approximate position 18°25′47″ N, 066°6′32″ W. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (2) The waters around LG carriers in a 50-yard radius around each vessel when moored at the Puma Energy dock, Cataño Oil dock, or Wharf B. (3) The waters around LG carriers departing San Juan Harbor in an area one half mile around each vessel beginning at the Puma Energy Dock, Cataño Oil dock, or Wharf B in approximate position 18°25′47″ N, 066°6′32″ W when the vessel gets underway, and continuing until the stern passes the Bahia de San Juan Lighted Buoy #3, in approximate position 18°28′17.8″ N, 066°07′36.4″ W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zones may contact the COTP San Juan or his designated representative to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or his designated representative. (3) Vessels encountering emergencies, which require transit through the moving safety zone, should contact the Coast Guard patrol craft or Duty Officer on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the safety zone with a Coast Guard designated escort. (4) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be contacted at telephone number 787-289-2041. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander enforcing the safety zone can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 22A. (5) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will, when necessary and practicable, notify the maritime community of periods during which the safety zones will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departure of liquefied gas carriers via a Marine Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (6) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, or petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section, and other applicable laws. [USCG-2019-0460, 85 FR 26616, May 5, 2020] § 165.755 Safety Zone; Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. (a) The following area is established as a safety zone during the specified conditions: (1) A 100 yard radius surrounding a vessel carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) while transiting north of Latitude 17°56.0′ N in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, on approach to or departure from the Eco-Electrica waterfront facility in Guayanilla Bay, Puerto Rico. The safety zone remains in effect until the LNG vessel is docked at the Eco-Electrica waterfront facility or south of Latitude 17°56.0′ N. (2) The waters within 150 feet of a LNG vessel when the vessel is alongside the Eco-Electrica waterfront facility in Guayanilla Bay, at position 17°58.55′ N, 066°45.3′ W. This safety zone remains in effect while the LNG vessel is docked with product aboard or is transferring LNG. (b) In accordance with the general regulations in 165.23 of this part, anchoring, mooring or transiting in these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. (c) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will notify the maritime community of periods during which the safety zones will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of LNG vessels via a marine broadcast Notice to Mariners. [COTP San Juan 00-095, 66 FR 16870, Mar. 28, 2001, as amended by USCG-2008-0179, 73 FR 35017, June 19, 2008] § 165.756 Regulated Navigation Area; Savannah River, Georgia. (a) Regulated Navigation Area (RNA). (b) Definitions. Bare steerage way Bollard pull Direct mode Heel Indirect mode LNG tankship Operator Savannah River Channel Entrance Sea Buoy Standby Underway (c) Applicability. (1) Law enforcement, security, or search and rescue; (2) Servicing aids to navigation; (3) Surveying, maintenance, or improvement of waters in the RNA; or (4) Actively engaged in escort, maneuvering, or support duties for an LNG tankship. (d) Regulations Requirements for vessel operations while a LNG tankship, carrying LNG in excess of heel, is underway within the RNA. (ii) All vessels less than 1,600 gross tons shall keep clear of transiting LNG tankships. (iii) The owner, master, or operator of a vessel carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) shall: (A) Comply with the notice requirements of 33 CFR part 160. The COTP may delay the vessel's entry into the RNA to accommodate other commercial traffic. (B) Obtain permission from the COTP before commencing the transit into the RNA. (C) Not enter or get underway within the RNA if visibility during the transit is not sufficient to safely navigate the channel, and/or wind speed is, or is expected to be, greater than 25 knots. (D) While transiting the RNA, LNG Tankships of cargo capacity over 120,000 m 3 (2) Requirements while LNG tankships are moored inside the LNG facility slip. 3 (ii) If two LNG tankships of cargo capacity over 120,000 m 3 (3) Requirements for other vessels while within the RNA. (ii) Vessels 1,600 gross tons or greater shall make a broadcast on channel 13 at the following points on the Savannah River: (A) Buoy “33” in the vicinity of Fields Cut for inbound vessels; (B) Buoy “53” in the vicinity of Fort Jackson for outbound vessels. (iii) Vessels 1,600 gross tons or greater shall not meet nor overtake within the area adjacent to either side of the LNG facility slip when an LNG tankship is present within the slip. (iv) Except for vessels involved in those operations noted in paragraph (c) of this section entitled Applicability, no vessel shall enter the LNG facility slip at any time without the permission of the Captain of the Port. The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners on channel 16 upon enforcement of this RNA. (e) Waivers. (2) An application for a waiver of these requirements must state the compelling need for the waiver and describe the proposed operation and methods by which adequate levels of safety are to be obtained. [CGD07-05-138, 72 FR 2453, Jan. 19, 2007, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020; USCG-2018-0648, 85 FR 20598, Apr. 14, 2020] § 165.757 Safety Zones; Ports of Ponce, Tallaboa, and Guayanilla, Puerto Rico and Limetree Bay, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. (a) Location. (1) Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. (2) Port of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico. (3) Port of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. (4) Port of Limetree Bay, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. (b) Regulations. [COTP San Juan 02-038, 67 FR 60867, Sept. 27, 2002, as amended by USCG-2008-0179, 73 FR 35017, June 19, 2008] § 165.758 Security Zone; San Juan, Puerto Rico. (a) Regulated area. (1) The waters within a 200-yard radius around all cruise ships entering, departing, or anchored in the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning one mile north of the Bahia de San Juan Lighted Buoy #3, in approximate position 18°28′17.8″ N, 066°07′36.4″ W and continuing until the vessel passes this buoy on its departure from the port. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (2) The waters within a 50-yard radius around all cruise ships moored in the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. (b) Regulations. (2) Vessels encountering emergencies, which require transit through the moving security zone, should contact the Coast Guard patrol craft or Duty Officer on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the security zone with a Coast Guard designated escort. (3) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be contacted at telephone number 787-289-2041. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander enforcing the security zone can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 22A. (4) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will, when necessary and practicable, notify the maritime community of periods during which the security zone will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departure of cruise ships via a Marine Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (5) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, or petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section, and other applicable laws. (c) Definition. cruise ship [USCG-2020-0445, 86 FR 18897, Apr. 12, 2021] § 165.759 Security Zones; Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida. (a) Regulated area. (b) Regulations. (c) Definition. (d) Authority. [COTP Jacksonville 02-066, 68 FR 3186, Jan. 23, 2003] § 165.760 Security Zones; Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, and Port of Miami, Florida. (a) Definitions. passenger vessel (2) As used in this section, a vessel carrying cargoes of particular hazard vessel carrying liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) (b) Locations. (1) Fixed and moving security zones around vessels in the Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, and Port of Miami, Florida. (2) Fixed security zone in Port of Miami, Florida. (i) When the security zone is in effect, persons and vessels shall not enter or transit the security zone along the Miami Main Channel unless authorized by Captain of the Port of Miami or a designated representative. (ii) Persons and vessels may transit the Miami Main Channel when only one passenger vessel is berthed in the channel, one vessel carrying cargoes of hazard is berthed in the channel, or one vessel carrying LHG is berthed in the channel. (iii) Law enforcement vessels can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (3) Fixed security zones in Port Everglades. (i) Persons and vessels may transit the Intracoastal Waterway; however, persons and vessels are not authorized to enter the fixed security zone westward of the Intracoastal Waterway without authorization from Captain of the Port Miami or a designated representative. On occasion, a passenger vessel, vessel carrying cargoes of particular hazard, or vessel carrying LHG may moor and encroach into the Intracoastal Waterway. When this occurs, persons and vessels shall transit the Intracoastal Waterway east of the on scene law enforcement vessel. (ii) Periodically, vessels may be required to temporarily hold their positions while large commercial traffic operates in this area. Vessels near the security zone must follow the orders of the Captain of the Port or the designated representative. (iii) Law enforcement vessels can be contacted on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 MHz). (c) Regulations. (2) In accordance with the general regulations § 165.33, entry into these zones is prohibited, except as authorized by the Captain of the Port of Miami or a designated representative. Vessels such as pilot boats, tug boats, and contracted security vessels may assist the Coast Guard Captain of the Port by monitoring these zones strictly to advise mariners of the restrictions. The Captain of the Port will notify the public of the security zone via signs or by Marine Safety Radio Broadcasts on VHF Marine Band Radio Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when applicable. (3) Persons and vessels desiring to enter or transit the fixed or moving security zones may contact the Captain of the Port Miami at (305) 535-4472 or on VHF Marine Band Radio Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or the designated representative. (4) The Captain of the Port Miami may waive any of the requirements of this section for any vessel upon finding that the vessel or class of vessel, operational conditions, or other circumstances are such that application of this section is unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of port security, safety, or environmental safety. [USCG-2018-0007, 84 FR 33170, July 12, 2019, as amended by USCG-2022-0058, 89 FR 105456, Dec. 27, 2024] § 165.761 Security Zones; Port of Key West, Florida. (a) Definitions. passenger vessel (2) As used in this section, a vessel carrying cargoes of particular hazard vessel carrying liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) In accordance with the general regulations § 165.33, entry into these zones is prohibited except as authorized by the Captain of the Port of Key West or a designated representative. Vessels such as pilot boats, tug boats, and contracted security vessels may assist the Coast Guard Captain of the Port by monitoring these zones strictly to advise mariners of the restrictions. The Captain of the Port will notify the public of the security zone via signs or by Marine Safety Radio Broadcasts on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when applicable. (3) Persons and vessels desiring to enter in, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the fixed or moving security zones may contact the Captain of the Port Key West at (305) 292-8727 or on VHF Marine Band Radio Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or the designated representative. (4) The Captain of the Port Key West may waive any of the requirements of this section for any vessel upon finding that the vessel or class of vessel, operational conditions, or other circumstances are such that application of this section is unnecessary or impractical for the purpose of port security, safety, or environmental safety. [USCG-2018-0007, 84 FR 33172, July 12, 2019] § 165.762 Security Zone; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at the Sector San Juan at (787) 289-2041 or via VHF radio on Channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. (3) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will attempt to notify the maritime community of periods during which these security zones will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of cruise ships via a broadcast notice to mariners. (c) Definition. cruise ship (d) Authority. [COTP San Juan 03-024, 68 FR 33391, June 4, 2003, as amended by USCG-2008-0179, 73 FR 35017, June 19, 2008] § 165.763 Moving and Fixed Security Zone, Port of Fredericksted, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit through a security zone may contact the Captain of the Port San Juan who can be reached on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) or by calling (787) 289-2041, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or designated representative. (3) Sector San Juan will attempt to notify the maritime community of periods during which these security zones will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of cruise ships via a broadcast notice to mariners. (c) Definition. cruise ship (d) Authority. [COTP San Juan 05-002, 70 FR 22256, Apr. 29, 2005] § 165.764 Security Zone; Coast Guard Sector Key West, Trumbo Point Annex, Key West Harbor, Key West, FL. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. vessel (c) Regulations. (2) While anchoring, loitering, or fishing activities are prohibited, vessels may transit the following portions of the security zone at safe speed: (i) Fleming Key Cut, extending from the northwest corner of Pier D-3 of U.S. Coast Guard Key West, eastward beneath the Fleming Key bridge. (ii) Key West Bight Channel, which extends easterly from the Main Ship Channel into Key West Bight, the northerly edge of which channel passes 25 feet south of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West piers on the north side of the Bight. [Doc. No. USCG-2023-0803, 89 FR 44924, May 22, 2024] § 165.765 Regulated Navigation Area; Port Everglades Harbor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Definition. slow speed (1) On a plane; (2) In the process of coming up on or coming off of plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake. [CDG07-03-069, 68 FR 63991, Nov. 12, 2003, as amended by USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] §§ 165.766-165.768 [Reserved] § 165.769 Security Zone; Escorted Vessels, Charleston, South Carolina, Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Definitions. COTP Designated representatives Escorted vessel Coast Guard surface or air asset displaying the Coast Guard insignia. State and/or local law enforcement asset displaying the applicable agency markings and/or equipment associated with the agency. When escorted vessels are moored, dayboards or other visual indications such as lights or buoys may be used. In all cases, broadcast notice to mariners will be issued to advise mariners of these restrictions. Minimum safe speed (1) On a plane; (2) In the process of coming up onto or coming off a plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake. (b) Regulated area. (c) Security zone. (d) Regulations. (2) A vessel may request the permission of the COTP Charleston or a designated representative to enter the security zone described in paragraph (c) of this section. If permitted to enter the security zone, a vessel must proceed at the minimum safe speed and must comply with the orders of the COTP or a designated representative. No vessel or person may enter the inner 50-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel. (e) Notice of security zone. (f) Contact information. [USCG-2007-0115, 73 FR 30562, May 28, 2008] § 165.770 Security Zone; Limetree Bay Terminals, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (a) Regulated area. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the COTP San Juan or designated representative at telephone number 787-289-2041 or on VHF-FM Channel 16. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative. [USCG-2020-0011, 85 FR 15071, Mar. 17, 2020] § 165.771 Safety Zone; Bahia de Ponce, Puerto Rico. (a) Location. (1) A 100 yard radius around any vessel carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargo while transiting north of Latitude 17°54′00″ N in the waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Bahia de Ponce, on approach to or departure from the Puerto de Ponce waterfront facility in Bahia de Ponce. (2) The waters within 150 feet of any vessel carrying LNG cargo while moored at the Puerto de Ponce waterfront facility in Bahia de Ponce, between berths 4 and 7 at approximate position 17°58′12″ N, 066°37′08″ W. (b) Definitions. Designated representative (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement periods. [USCG-2007-0075, 73 FR 54951, Sept. 24, 2008] § 165.773 Security Zone; Escorted Vessels in Captain of the Port Zone Jacksonville, Florida. (a) Definitions. COTP Designated representatives Escorted vessel (1) Coast Guard surface or air asset displaying the Coast Guard insignia. (2) State and/or local law enforcement asset displaying the applicable agency markings and/or equipment associated with the agency. (3) When escorted vessels are moored, dayboards or other visual indications such as lights or buoys may be used. In all cases, broadcast notice to mariners will be issued to advise mariners of these restrictions. Minimum safe speed (1) On a plane; (2) In the process of coming up onto or coming off a plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake. (b) Regulated area. (c) Security zone. (d) Regulations. (2) A vessel may request the permission of the COTP or a designated representative to enter the security zone described in paragraph (c) of this section. If permitted to enter the security zone, a vessel must proceed at the minimum safe speed and must comply with the orders of the COTP or a designated representative. No vessel or person may enter the inner 100-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel. (e) Notice of security zone. (f) Contact information. [USCG-2008-0203, 73 FR 28710, May 19, 2008] § 165.775 Regulated Navigation Area; Launch Area Offshore Cape Canaveral, FL. (a) Location. (2) Restrictions may be enforced anywhere within the boundaries of the RNA. Restrictions will be based on the risk assessment of the Captain of the Port Jacksonville and informed by the mission specific launch exclusion areas provided by U.S. Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45). There are five launch hazard areas that cover rocket launches. Launch hazard areas include all navigable waters within the following coordinates, encompassed by a line starting at Point 1 connecting the following points: (i) Northeast Launch Hazard Area. Table 1 to Paragraph ( a i Point 1 28°47′47″ N 080°27′48″ W Point 2 28°42′18″ N 080°34′55″ W Point 3 28°39′13″ N 080°37′49″ W Point 4 28°32′29″ N 080°33′53″ W Point 5 28°34′00″ N 080°29′00″ W Point 6 28°39′43″ N 080°21′57″ W (ii) East Northeast Launch Hazard Area. Table 2 to Paragraph ( a ii Point 1 28°43′53″ N 080°24′50″ W Point 2 28°36′10″ N 080°35′20″ W Point 3 28°31′46″ N 080°33′40″ W Point 4 28°34′42″ N 080°28′40″ W Point 5 28°40′45″ N 080°22′28″ W (iii) Large East Launch Hazard Area. Table 3 to Paragraph ( a iii Point 1 28°40′32″ N 080°22′21″ W Point 2 28°39′14″ N 080°37′48″ W Point 3 28°27′00″ N 080°31′55″ W Point 4 28°27′35″ N 080°18′27″ W (iv) Small East Launch Hazard Area. Table 4 to Paragraph ( a iv Point 1 28°39′42″ N 080°21′56″ W Point 2 28°39′00″ N 080°31′00″ W Point 3 28°38′00″ N 080°36′58″ W Point 4 28°32′00″ N 080°33′45″ W Point 5 28°31′51″ N 080°20′41″ W (v) Southeast Launch Hazard Area. Table 5 to Paragraph ( a v Point 1 28°37′00″ N 080°29′00″ W Point 2 28°35′48″ N 080°34′59″ W Point 3 28°25′18″ N 080°34′43″ W Point 4 28°11′00″ N 080°29′00″ W Point 5 28°10′00″ N 080°21′13″ W Point 6 28°19′36″ N 080°23′10″ W Point 7 28°22′11″ N 080°20′17″ W (b) Definitions. Designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) The COTP Jacksonville may activate restrictions within any single area, a combination of areas, or establish ad hoc areas within the RNA boundary area. Activation of prescribed or ad hoc Launch Hazard Areas will be based on the risk assessment of the Captain of the Port Jacksonville and informed by the mission specific launch exclusion areas provided by SLD 45 to account for the specific risks posed by individual launches. (d) Notice of activation of RNA. (e) Contact information. [USCG-2021-0661, 87 FR 23449, Apr. 20, 2022] § 165.776 Security Zone; Base San Juan, San Juan, PR. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP Sector San Juan or a designated by telephone at (787) 289-2041, or via VHF-FM channel 16 to request authorization. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP Sector San Juan or the designated representative. [USCG-2025-0366, 90 FR 55813, Dec. 4, 2025] § 165.777 Security Zone; West Basin, Port Canaveral Harbor, Cape Canaveral, Florida. (a) Regulated area. (b) Requirement. (2) Under general security zone regulations of 33 CFR 165.33, no vessel or person may enter or navigate within the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. Any person or vessel authorized to enter the security zone must operate in strict conformance with any direction given by the COTP or a designated representative and leave the security zone immediately if so ordered. (3) The public will be notified when the security zone is activated by the display of a red ball on a 50-foot pole located at the east end of Cruise Ship terminal 10. This red ball will be lowered when the security zone is deactivated. To ensure boaters are given sufficient knowledge of the security zone, the Coast Guard will continuously broadcast the activations of the zone and law enforcement vessels will be on scene to inform boaters that the zone has been activated. Vessels encroaching on the security zone will be issued a Public Notice which clearly states the location of the security zone and the times it will be enforced. This will be the boater's first warning prior to enforcement action being taken. (c) Definitions. Designated representative (d) Captain of the Port contact information. (e) Enforcement periods. [USCG-2008-0752, 74 FR 15856, Apr. 8, 2009] § 165.778 Security Zone; Port of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. (a) Security zone. (b) Definitions. Cruise ship Designated representative Vessel (c) Regulations. (2) Vessels seeking to enter a security zone established in this section, may contact the COTP on VHF channel 16 or by telephone at (787) 289-2041 to request permission. (3) All persons and vessels granted permission to enter the security zone must comply with the orders of the Captain of the Port San Juan 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. [USCG-2008-0070, 74 FR 14049, Mar. 30, 2009, as amended by USCG-2018-0231, 84 FR 7288, Mar. 4, 2019] § 165.779 Regulated Navigation Area; Holiday Events; Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL. (a) Regulated area. (b) Definitions. (2) The term “Columbus Day” means the federally recognized holiday occurring annually on the second Monday in October. (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2015-0786, 81 FR 37160, June 9, 2016] § 165.780 Safety Zone; Marine Safety Unit Savannah Safety Zone for Heavy Weather and other Natural Disasters, Savannah Captain of the Port Zone, Savannah, GA. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Savannah, GA. (2) Brunswick, GA. (3) All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. (2) Hurricane Port Condition YANKEE. (3) Hurricane Port Condition ZULU. (c) Regulations. Hurricane Port Condition YANKEE. (2) Hurricane Port Condition ZULU. (3) Emergency Waterway Restriction for Other Disasters. (4) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area may contact the Captain of the Port Savannah via telephone at (912)-247-0073, 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 Savannah or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Savannah or a designated representative. (5) Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah will attempt to notify the maritime community of periods during which these safety zones will be in effect via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or by on-scene designated representatives. (6) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or by on-scene designated representatives. (7) This regulation does not apply to authorized law enforcement agencies operating within the regulated area. [USCG-2014-1017, 80 FR 26447, May 8, 2015] § 165.781 Safety Zone; hurricanes and other disasters in Western Florida. (a) Regulated areas. (1) All waters within the Sector St. Petersburg Captain of the Port zone encompassing all navigable waters or tributaries between or within Fenholloway River through Chokoloskee Pass, Florida. (2) [Reserved] (b) Definition. Designated Representative (2) Hurricane Port Condition WHISKEY (3) Hurricane Port Condition X-RAY (4) Hurricane Port Condition YANKEE (5) Hurricane Port Condition ZULU (c) Regulations. Hurricane Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Hurricane Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Hurricane Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Hurricane Port Condition ZULU. (5) Emergency Restrictions for Other Disasters. [USCG-2014-0764, 80 FR 36715, June 26, 2015] § 165.782 Safety Zone; restricted visibility in Tampa Bay. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Zone 1 (Interbay) means all navigable waters within a box marked by the following coordinates: 27°52′56″ N., 82°29′44″ W.; thence to 27°52′50″ N., 82°23′41″ W.; thence to 27°57′27″ N., 82°23′50″ W. thence to 27°57′19″ N., 82°29′39″ W.. This encompasses all Navigable waterways North of Hillsborough Cut “C” Channel LB “25” (LLNR 23445) & “26” (LLNR 23450). (2) Zone 2 (East Tampa/Big Bend) means all navigable waters within a box marked by the following coordinates: 27°52′50″ N., 82°23′41″ W.; thence to 27°46′36″ N.; 82°24′04″ W.; thence to 27°46′29″ N., 82°31′21″ W.; thence to 27°52′59″ N., 82°31′24″ W. This zone encompasses all navigable waterways between Hillsborough Cut “C” Channel LB “25” (LLNR 23445) & “26” (LLNR 23450) to Cut “6F” (LLNR 22830) Channel. (3) Zone 3 (Old Tampa Bay) means all navigable waters within a box marked by the following coordinates: 27°46′29″ N., 82°31′21″ W.; 28°01′58″ N., 82°31′39″ W.; thence to 28°02′01″ N., 82°43′20″ W.; thence to 27°46′15″ N., 82°43′24″ W. This zone encompasses all navigable waterways between all of Old Tampa Bay to Cut “6F” (LLNR 22830) Channel. (4) Zone 4 (Middle Tampa Bay) means all navigable waters within a box marked by the following coordinates: 27°46′34″ N., 82°34′04″ W.; thence to 27°38′40″ N., 82°31′54″ W.; thence to 27°44′38″ N., 82°40′44″ W.; thence to 27°46′15″ N., 82°40′46″ W. This zone encompasses all navigable waterways between Cut “6F” (LLNR 22830) Channel to Tampa Bay “1C” (LLNR 22590). (5) Zone 5 (Lower Tampa Bay/Manatee) means all navigable waters within a box marked by the following coordinates: 27°44′33″ N., 82°40′37″ W.; thence to 27°58′59″ N., 82°40′34″ W.; thence to 27°36′18″ N., 82°38′57″ W.; thence to 27°34′10″ N., 82°34′50″ W.; thence to 27°37′56″ N., 82°31′15″ W. This zone encompasses all navigable waterways between Tampa Bay “1C” (LLNR 22590) to Sunshine Skyway Bridge. (6) Zone 6 (Mullet Key) means all navigable waters within a box marked by the following coordinates: 27°38′59″ N., 82°40′35″ W.; thence to 27°36′44″ N., 82°44′13″ W.; thence to 27°32′20″ N., 82°44′37″ W.; thence to 27°31′18″ N., 82°38′59″ W.; thence to 27°34′09″ N., 82°34′53″ W.; thence to 27°36′15″ N., 82°39′00″ W. This zone encompasses all navigable waterways between the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to Mullet Key Channel LB “21” (LLNR 22365) & “22” (LLNR 22370). (7) Zone 7 (Egmont Entrance) means all navigable waters within the area encompassed by the following coordinates: 27°36′27″ N., 82°44′14″ W.; thence to 27°39′46″ N., 82°44′45″ W.; thence to 27°39′36″ N., 83°05′10″ W.; thence to 27°32′29″ N., 83°04′50″ W.; thence to 27°32′21″ N., 82°44′42″ W. This zone includes the fairway anchorages. (8) All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. Designated Representative (2) [Reserved] (c) Regulations. (2) The COTP may open or close Tampa Bay or specific zones to vessel traffic described in the regulated areas section of this chapter. [USCG-2014-0764, 80 FR 36716, June 26, 2015] § 165.783 Safety Zone; firework displays in Captain of the Port Zone St. Petersburg, Florida. (a) Regulated area. (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 Captain of the Port (COTP) Captain of the Port St. Petersburg Zone (c) Regulations. (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] § 165.785 Security Zone; Presidential Security Zone, Palm Beach, FL. (a) Location. (1) Center zone. (2) West zone. (3) East zone. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations Center zone. (2) West zone. (3) East zone. (4) Contacting Captain of the Port. (d) Enforcement period. (2) [Reserved] [USCG-2025-0319, 90 FR 42814, Sept. 5, 2025] § 165.786 Safety Zone; recurring marine events, Sector Key West, Florida. (a) Regulations. (2) These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event. Notifications of exacts dates and times of the enforcement period will be made to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners and through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register Federal Register (3) During periods of enforcement, upon being hailed by a Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator must proceed as directed. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area during the enforcement period shall contact the COTP Sector Key West or the designated on-scene representative via VHF channel 16 or call the Sector Key West Command Center at (305) 292-8727 to obtain permission. (b) Definition. (c) The COTP Key West or designated representative may delay or terminate any event in this subpart at any time to ensure safety of life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation, or participant behavior. (d) The regulated area for all marine events listed in Table 1 of § 165.786 is that area of navigable waters within 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first event participants, 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last event participants, and at all times extend 100 yards on either side of safety vessels. Table to § 165.786 [Datum NAD 1983] 4.0 APRIL 4.1 Key West Paddle Board Classic Event Type: Paddle Event. Sponsor: Lazy Dog Adventure Outfitters. Dates: A one day event held on the last weekend in April. Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., daily. Location(s): Begins at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°32.81′ N, longitude 081°47.20′ W, thence west offshore of Fort Zach State Park to latitude 24°32.72′ N, longitude 081°48.77′ W, thence north through Key West Harbor to latitude 24°34.10′ N, longitude 081°48.14′ W, thence east through Fleming Cut to latitude 24°34.42′ N, longitude 081°45.08′ W, south on Cow Key Channel to latitude 24°33.04′ N, longitude 081°44.98′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°32.81′ N, longitude 081°47.20′ W. 6.0 JUNE 6.1 FKCC Swim Around Key West Event Type: Swim Event. Sponsor: Florida Keys Community College. Dates: A one day event held on a Saturday in June. Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location(s): Begins at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W, thence west offshore of Fort Zach State Park to latitude 24°32.72′ N, longitude 081°48.77′ W, thence north through Key West Harbor to latitude 24°34.10′ N, longitude 081°48.14′ W, thence east through Fleming Cut to latitude 24°34.42′ N, longitude 081°45.08′ W, south on Cow Key Channel to latitude 24°33.04′ N, longitude 081°44.98′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W. 6.2 Annual Swim Around Key West Event Type: Swim Event. Sponsor: Key West Athletic Association. Dates: A one day event held on a Saturday in June. Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location(s): Begins at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W, thence west offshore of Fort Zach State Park to latitude 24°32.72′ N, longitude 081°48.77′ W, thence north through Key West Harbor to latitude 24°34.10′ N, longitude 081°48.14′ W, thence east through Fleming Cut to latitude 24°34.42′ N, longitude 081°45.08′ W, south on Cow Key Channel to latitude 24°33.04′ N, longitude 081°44.98′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W. 7.0 JULY 7.1 Hemingway Paddle Board Race Event Type: Paddle Event. Sponsor: Hemingway Sunset Run LLC. Dates: A one day event held on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday in July. Time (Approximate): 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location(s): Begins at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida at a point Latitude 24°32.79′ N, longitude 081°47.74′ W, thence east to latitude 24°32.56′ N, longitude 081°47.11′ W, thence east to latitude 24°33.01′ N, longitude 081°46.47′ W, thence west to latitude 24°32.56′ N, longitude 081°47.11′ W, and thence west to point of origin at latitude 24°32.79′ N, longitude 081°47.74′ W. 9.0 SEPTEMBER 9.1 Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Event Type: Swim Event. Sponsor: Friends of the Pool. Dates: A one day event held on the 3rd Saturday in September. Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location(s) (Primary): Beginning at a point Latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to latitude 24°51.07′ N, longitude 080°37.14′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to point of origin at latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W. 1 [USCG-2017-0159, 83 FR 16782, Apr. 17, 2018] § 165.787 Safety Zones; Vieques Unexploded Ordnance Operations, East Vieques; Vieques, Puerto Rico. (a) Regulated area. (1) All waters of East Vieques, Vieques, Puerto Rico encompassed within the following points: starting at Point 1 in position 18°08′56.48″ N, 065°20′10.69″ W; thence north to point 2 in position 18°09′10.72″ N, 065°20′04.11″ W; thence east to Point 3 in position 18°08′50.19″ N, 065°17′05.78″ W; thence south to Point 4 in position 18°08′05.79″ N, 065°16′16.70″ W. (2) All waters of East Vieques, Vieques, Puerto Rico encompassed within the following points: starting at Point 1 in position 18 07′38.60″ N, 065°17′45.95″ W; thence south to point 2 in position 18°07′23.73″ N, 065°17′58.34″ W; thence west to Point 3 in position 18°07′18.77″ N, 065°18′29.64″ W; thence north to Point 4 in position 18°07′34.47″ N, 065°18′31.82″ W. (b) Regulations. (2) No person or vessel may enter, transit or remain in the safety zones during unexploded ordnance clearance operations, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated representative. (3) Vessels encountering emergencies, which require transit through the safety zones, should contact the Coast Guard patrol craft or Duty Officer on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the safety zones with a Coast Guard designated escort. (4) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be contacted at telephone number 787-289-2041. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander enforcing the safety zones can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 22A. (5) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will notify the marine community of periods during which these safety zones will be in effect by providing notice to mariners in accordance with § 165.7. (6) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, or petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section, and other applicable laws. [USCG-2020-0424, 86 FR 17070, Apr. 1, 2021] § 165.788 Safety Zone; Bahia de San Juan, Ponce, Puerto Rico. (a) Regulated area. The waters around liquefied gas carriers conducting ship-to-ship

liquefied gas transfer operations in an area 100-yards around each vessel in the approximate position 17°54′20″ N, 066°35′6″ W. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Regulations. (2) Vessels encountering emergencies, which require transit through the safety zone, should contact the Coast Guard patrol craft or Duty Officer on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the safety zone with a Coast Guard designated escort. (3) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be contacted at telephone number 787-289-2041. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander enforcing the safety zone can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 22A. (4) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will, when necessary and practicable, notify the maritime community of periods during which the safety zones will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled ship-to-ship liquefied gas transfer operations of liquefied gas carriers via a Marine Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (5) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, or petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section, and other applicable laws. [USCG-2020-0630, 86 FR 7974, Feb. 3, 2021] § 165.789 Safety Zone; Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, USVI. (a) Regulated area. (2) The waters around liquefied gas carriers in a 50-yard radius around each vessel when moored at the WAPA dock. (3) A moving safety zone is established on the waters around liquefied gas carriers departing Christiansted Harbor in an area one-half mile around each vessel beginning at the WAPA dock in approximate position 17°45′06″ N, 064°42′50″ W when the vessel gets underway, and continuing until the stern passes the Christiansted Harbor Lighted Buoy #1, in approximate position 17°45′48″ N, 064°41′48″ W. (b) Regulations. (2) Vessels encountering emergencies, which require transit through the safety zones, should contact the Coast Guard patrol craft or Duty Officer on VHF Channel 16. In the event of an emergency, the Coast Guard patrol craft may authorize a vessel to transit through the safety zones with a Coast Guard designated escort. (3) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be contacted at telephone number 787-289-2041. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander enforcing the safety zones can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 22A. (4) Coast Guard Sector San Juan will, when necessary and practicable, notify the maritime community of periods during which the safety zone will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departure of cruise ships via a Marine Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (5) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, or petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state officials may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section, and other applicable laws. [USCG-2020-0307, 86 FR 18448, Apr. 9, 2021] § 165.790 Regulated Navigation Area; Biscayne Bay Causeway Island Slip, Miami Beach, FL. (a) Regulated area. (b) Applicability. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels are required to transit the Regulated Navigation Area at a speed that creates minimum wake, seven miles per hour or less, to prevent damage to Coast Guard assets, disrupting operations, and/or injuring Coast Guard personnel. (3) All persons and vessels are required to avoid passing other vessels making way within the Regulated Navigation Area. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2021-0077, 86 FR 66191, Nov. 22, 2021] § 165.791 Safety Zones; Heavy Weather and Natural or Other Disasters in San Juan Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Gale force winds (3) Port Condition WHISKEY (4) Port Condition X-RAY (5) Port Condition YANKEE (6) Port Condition ZULU (7) Regulated facilities 8 9 10 11 8 et seq. 9 et seq. 10 et seq. 11 et seq. (8) Waterfront facilities (c) Regulations. Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Emergency Regulation for Other Disasters. (6) Transit requests. (7) Safety zones notice. [Doc. No. USCG-2023-0269, 89 FR 23914, Apr. 5, 2024] § 165.792 Regulated Navigation Area; Port of Miami, Miami, Florida. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) On plane; (2) In the process of coming up on or coming off plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake. (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement. (e) Contact information. [email protected]. [USCG-2024-0205, 89 FR 106322, Dec. 30, 2024] § 165.793 Safety Zone; West of Cyril E. King Airport, St. Thomas, VI. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by telephone at (787) 289-2041, or a designated representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16 to request authorization. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement. (1) [Reserved] (2) The COTP may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. [USCG-2025-1105, 91 FR 24727, May 7, 2026] USCG Heartland District § 165.T08-0643 Safety Zone; Beltway 8 Bridge Construction, Houston Ship Channel, Houston, TX. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter the safety zone must request permission from the COTP on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 866-539-8114. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2025-0643, 90 FR 60578, Dec. 29, 2025] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2025-0643, 90 FR 60578, Dec. 29, 2025, § 165.T08-0643 was added, effective Dec. 29, 2025, through Mar. 1, 2030. § 165.T08-0713 Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi river, Natchez, MS. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative via VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 901-521-4822. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (c) Enforcement period. (d) Information broadcasts. [USCG-2020-0713, 85 FR 82358, Dec. 18, 2020] § 165.T08-0914 Safety Zone; Taylor Bayou Turning Basin, Port Arthur, TX. (a) Location. (b) Definition. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To request permission to enter, contact COTP or a designated representative on VHF-FM channel 16, or contact Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Port Arthur on VHF-FM channel 65A or by telephone at 409-719-5070. Those persons or vessels permitted to enter the safety zone must comply with all lawful directions given by the COTP or a designated representative. (d) Enforcement date. [USCG-2017-0914, 83 FR 33844, July 18, 2018, as amended by 87 FR 73256, Nov. 29, 2022; USCG-2017-0914, 89 FR 106325, Dec. 30, 2024] Effective Date Note: By USCG-2017-0914, 83 FR 33844, July 18, 2018, § 165.T08-0914 was added, effective July 18, 2018, through Jan. 31, 2023. At 87 FR 73256, Nov. 29, 2022, the effective date was revised to Feb. 1, 2023, through Jan. 31, 2025, and paragraph (d) was revised. At 89 FR 106325, Dec. 30, 2024, the effective date of the section was extended through Sept. 30, 2027, and paragraph (d) was revised, effective through Sept. 30, 2027. § 165.T08-0953 Security Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Corpus Christi, TX. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Regulations. (2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter or pass through the zones described in paragraph (a) of this section must request permission from the COTP Sector Corpus Christi on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 361-939-0450. (3) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative. (d) Information broadcasts. [USCG-2022-0953, 87 FR 73650, Dec. 1, 2022] § 165.T08-0959 Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Ohio River, Follansbee, WV. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (206) 815-6624. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2026-0959, 91 FR 48258, July 31, 2026] § 165.T846 Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Ohio River, and Upper Mississippi River, Bird's Point-New Madrid Floodway. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or a designated representative by radio VHF-FM Channel 16 or via phone at 502-779-5422. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or a designated representative. (c) Enforcement period. [USCG-2019-0123, 84 FR 29069, June 21, 2019] § 165.801 Annual fireworks displays and other events in the USCG Heartland District requiring safety zones. The Coast Guard is establishing safety zones for the annual fireworks displays and other events requiring safety zones listed in the table to § 165.801. (a) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. (b) Persons or vessels desiring to enter into or passage through the zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. (c) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or designated representative. Designated representatives include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. (d) Informational broadcasts: Table 1 To § 165.801—Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector Ohio Safety zone 1. 3 days—Third or Fourth weekend in April Henderson Breakfast Lions Club Tri-Fest Henderson, KY Ohio River, Miles 802.5-805.5 (Kentucky). 2. 2 days—Third Friday and Saturday in April Thunder Over Louisville Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 597.0-604.0 (Kentucky). 3. Multiple days—April through November Pittsburgh Pirates Season Fireworks Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Miles 0.2-0.9 (Pennsylvania). 4. Multiple days—April through November Cincinnati Reds Season Fireworks Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Miles 470.1-470.4; extending 500 ft. from the State of Ohio shoreline (Ohio). 5. Multiple days—April through November Pittsburgh Riverhounds Season Fireworks Pittsburgh, PA Monongahela River, Miles 0.22-0.77 (Pennsylvania). 6. 1 day—First week in May Belterra Park Gaming Fireworks Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Miles 460.0-462.0 (Ohio). 7. 1 day—Recurring one weekend in May and June, and on July 4th Live on the Levee Fireworks Charleston, WV Kanawha River, Mile 58.1-59.1 (West Virginia). 8. 1 day—Saturday before Memorial Day Venture Outdoors Festival Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Miles 0.0-0.25; Monongahela River, Miles 0.0-0.25 (Pennsylvania). 9. 1 day—Saturday before Memorial Day Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Fireworks Ironton, OH Ohio River, Mile 328 (West Virginia). 10. 1 day—First Sunday in June West Virginia Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Sunday Charleston, WV Kanawha River, Miles 59.5-60.5 (West Virginia). 11. 3 days in June CMA Festival Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Miles 190.7-191.1 extending 100 feet from the left descending bank (Tennessee). 12. 1 day in June Cumberland River Compact/Nashville Splash Bash Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Miles 189.7-192.1 (Tennessee). 13. 2 days—A weekend in June Rice's Landing Riverfest Rice's Landing, PA Monongahela River, Miles 68.0-68.8 (Pennsylvania). 14. 2 days—Second Friday and Saturday in June City of Newport, KY/Italianfest Newport, KY Ohio River, Miles 468.6-471.0 (Kentucky and Ohio). 15. 1 day in June Friends of the Festival, Inc./Riverbend Festival Fireworks Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Miles 462.7-465.2 (Tennessee). 16. 1 day in June Junteenth/Black Complex of Louisville Louisville, KY Ohio River, Miles 603.5-604.5. 17. 1 day in June CMA Festival Fireworks Nashville, TN Cumberland River 190-191 (Tennessee). 18. 1 day—Second or Third week of June TriState Pottery Festival Fireworks East Liverpool, OH Ohio River, Miles 42.5-45.0 (Ohio). 19. 3 days—One of the last three weekends in June Hadi Shrine/Evansville Freedom Festival Air Show Evansville, IN Ohio River, Miles 790.0-796.0 (Indiana). 20. One weekend in June Alzheimer's Water Lantern Festival/IC Care Wheeling, WV Ohio River Mile 90.3-91.8. 21. 1 day—Last weekend in June or first weekend in July Riverview Park Independence Festival Louisville, KY Ohio River, Miles 617.5-620.5 (Kentucky). 22. 1 day—Last weekend in June or First weekend in July City of Point Pleasant/Point Pleasant Sternwheel Fireworks Point Pleasant, WV Ohio River, Miles 265.2-266.2, Kanawha River Miles 0.0-0.5 (West Virginia). 23. 1 day—Last weekend in June or first weekend in July City of Aurora/Aurora Riverfront Beautification-Red, White, and Boom Aurora, IN Ohio River, Mile 496.7; 1,400 ft. radius from the Consolidated Grain Dock located along the State of Indiana shoreline at (Indiana and Kentucky). 24. 1 day—Last week of June or first week of July PUSH Beaver County/Beaver County Boom Beaver, PA Ohio River, Miles 25.2-25.6 (Pennsylvania). 25. 1 day—Last weekend in June or first week in July Evansville Freedom Celebration/4th of July Fireworks Evansville, IN Ohio River, Miles 790.0-796.0 (Indiana). 26. 1 day—Last week in June or First week in July Rising Sun Fireworks Rising Sun, IN Ohio River, Miles 506.0-507.0 (Indiana). 27. 1 day—Weekend before the 4th of July Kentucky Dam Marine/Kentucky Dam Marina Fireworks Gilbertsville, KY 350 foot radius, from the fireworks launch site, on the entrance jetties at Kentucky Dam Marina, on the Tennessee River at Mile Marker 23 (Kentucky). 28. 1 day—First or Second weekend in July Rivesville Firework Show Rivesville, WV Monongahela River, Miles 122-124 (West Virginia). 29. 1 day in July Clarksville Independence Day Fireworks Ashland City, TN Cumberland River, Miles 127-129 (Tennessee). 30. 1 day in July Gallatin Marina Fireworks Gallatin, TN Cumberland River, Miles 236.5-237.5 (Tennessee). 31. 1 day in July Town of Cumberland City/Lighting up the Cumberlands Cumberland City, TN Cumberland River, Miles 103.0-105.5 (Tennessee). 32. 1 day in July Chattanooga Presents/Pops on the River Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Miles 462.7-465.2 (Tennessee). 33. 1 day in July Randy Boyd/Independence Celebration Fireworks Display Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Miles 625.0-628.0 (Tennessee). 34. 1 day—July 3rd Moors Resort and Marina/Kentucky Lake Big Bang Gilbertsville, KY 600 foot radius, from the fireworks launch site, on the entrance jetty to Moors Resort and Marina, on the Tennessee River at mile marker 30.5. (Kentucky). 35. 1 day—3rd or 4th of July City of Paducah, KY Paducah, KY Ohio River, Miles 934.0-936.0; Tennessee River, Miles 0.0-1.0 (Kentucky). 36. 1 day—3rd or 4th of July City of Hickman, KY/Town Of Hickman Fireworks Hickman, KY 700 foot radius from GPS coordinate 36°34.5035 N, 089°11.919 W, in Hickman Harbor located at mile marker 921.5 on the Lower Mississippi River (Kentucky). 37. 1 day—July 4th City of Knoxville/Knoxville Festival on the 4th Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Miles 646.3-648.7 (Tennessee). 38. 1 day in July Nashville NCVC/Independence Celebration Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Miles 189.7-192.3 (Tennessee). 39. 1 day in July Shoals Radio Group/Spirit of Freedom Fireworks Florence, AL Tennessee River, Miles 254.5-257.4 (Alabama). 40. 1 day—4th of July (Rain date—July 5th) Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce/Monongahela 4th of July Celebration Monongahela, PA Monongahela River, Miles 032.0-033.0 (Pennsylvania). 41. 1 day—July 4th Cities of Cincinnati, OH and Newport, KY/July 4th Fireworks Newport, KY Ohio River, Miles 469.6-470.2 (Kentucky and Ohio). 42. 1 day—July 4th Wellsburg 4th of July Committee/Wellsburg 4th of July Freedom Celebration Wellsburg, WV Ohio River, Miles 73.5-74.5 (West Virginia). 43. 1 day—week of July 4th Wheeling Symphony fireworks Wheeling, WV Ohio River, Miles 90-92 (West Virginia). 44. 1 day—First week or weekend in July Summer Motions Inc./Summer Motion Ashland, KY Ohio River, Miles 322.1-323.1 (Kentucky). 45. 1 day—week of July 4th Chester Fireworks Chester, WV Ohio River mile 42.0-44.0 (West Virginia). 46. 1 day—First week of July Toronto 4th of July Fireworks Toronto, OH Ohio River, Mile 58.2-58.8 (Ohio). 47. 1 day—First week of July Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Miles 460.0-462.0 (Ohio). 48. 1 day—First week or weekend in July Gallia County Chamber of Commerce/Gallipolis River Recreation Festival Gallipolis, OH Ohio River, Miles 269.5-270.5 (Ohio). 49. 1 day—First week or weekend in July Kindred Communications/Dawg Dazzle Huntington, WV Ohio River, Miles 307.8-308.8 (West Virginia). 50. 1 day—First week or weekend in July Greenup City Greenup, KY Ohio River, Miles 335.2-336.2 (Kentucky). 51. 1day—First week or weekend in July Middleport Community Association Middleport, OH Ohio River, Miles 251.5-252.5 (Ohio). 52. 1 day—First week or weekend in July People for the Point Party in the Park South Point, OH Ohio River, Miles 317-318 (Ohio). 53. 1 day—One of the first two weekends in July City of Bellevue, KY/Bellevue Beach Park Concert Fireworks Bellevue, KY Ohio River, Miles 468.2-469.2 (Kentucky & Ohio). 54. 1 day—First Week of July Pittsburgh 4th of July Celebration Pittsburgh, PA Ohio River, Miles 0.0-0.5, Allegheny River, Miles 0.0-0.5, and Monongahela River, Miles 0.0-0.5 (Pennsylvania). 55. 1 day—First week or weekend in July City of Charleston/City of Charleston Independence Day Celebration Charleston, WV Kanawha River, Miles 58.1-59.1 (West Virginia). 56. 1 day—First week or weekend in July Portsmouth River Days Portsmouth, OH Ohio River, Miles 355.5-357.0 (Ohio). 57. 1 day—During the first week of July Louisville Bats Baseball Club/Louisville Bats Firework Show Louisville, KY Ohio River, Miles 602.0-605.0 (Kentucky). 58. 1 day—During the first week of July Waterfront Independence Festival/Louisville Orchestra Waterfront 4th Louisville, KY Ohio River, Miles 602.0-605.0 (Kentucky). 59. 1 day—During the first week of July Celebration of the American Spirit Fireworks/All American 4th of July Owensboro, KY Ohio River, Miles 754.0-760.0 (Kentucky). 60. 1 day—During the first week of July Riverfront Independence Festival Fireworks New Albany, IN Ohio River, Miles 606.5-609.6 (Indiana). 61. 1 day in July Grand Harbor Marina/Grand Harbor Marina July 4th Celebration Counce, TN Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Miles 448.5-451.0 (Tennessee). 62. 1 night in July Steubenville fireworks Steubenville, OH Ohio River Mile 67.5-68.5. 63. 1 day—During the first two weeks of July City of Maysville Fireworks Maysville, KY Ohio River, Miles 408-409 (Kentucky). 64. 1 day—One of the first two weekends in July Madison Regatta, Inc./Madison Regatta Madison, IN Ohio River, Miles 554.0-561.0 (Indiana). 65. 1 day—Third Saturday in July Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club/St. Brendan's Cup Currach Regatta Pittsburgh, PA Ohio River, Miles 7.0-9.0 (Pennsylvania). 66. 1 day—Third or fourth week in July Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival/Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Fireworks Wheeling, WV Ohio River, Miles 90.0-90.5 (West Virginia). 67. 1 day—Saturday Third or Fourth full week of July (Rain date—following Sunday) Oakmont Yacht Club/Oakmont Yacht Club Fireworks Oakmont, PA Allegheny River, Miles 12.0-12.5 (Pennsylvania). 68. 2 days—One weekend in July Marietta Riverfront Roar Fireworks Marietta, OH Ohio River, Miles 171.6-172.6 (Ohio). 69. 1 day—Last weekend in July or first weekend in August Fort Armstrong Folk Music Festival Kittanning, PA Allegheny River, Mile 45.1-45.5 (Pennsylvania). 70. 1 day in August Music City Grand Prix Fireworks Nashville, TN Cumberland River 190-191 (Tennessee). 71. 1 day in August Wheeling Water Lantern Tribute Wheeling, WV Ohio River, Miles 90-92 (West Virginia). 72. 1 day in August Nashville ASAE Fireworks Nashville, TN Cumberland River 190-191 (Tennessee). 73. 3 Days in August Music City Grand Prix Nashville, TN Cumberland River 190-191 (Tennessee). 74. 1 day—First week in August Gliers Goetta Fest LLC Newport, KY Ohio River, Miles 469.0-471.0. 75. 1 day—First or second week of August Bellaire All-American Days Bellaire, OH Ohio River, Miles 93.5-94.5 (Ohio). 76. 1 day—Second full week of August PA FOB Fireworks Display Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Miles 0.8-1.0 (Pennsylvania). 77. 1 day—Second Saturday in August Guyasuta Days Festival/Borough of Sharpsburg Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Miles 005.5-006.0 (Pennsylvania). 78. 1 day—In the Month of August Pittsburgh Foundation/Bob O'Connor Cookie Cruise Pittsburgh, PA Ohio River, Mile 0.0-0.5 (Pennsylvania). 79. 1 day—Third week of August Beaver River Regatta Fireworks Beaver, PA Ohio River, Miles 25.2-25.8 (Pennsylvania). 80. 1 day—One weekend in August Parkersburg Homecoming Festival-Fireworks Parkersburg, WV Ohio River, Miles 183.5-185.5 (West Virginia). 81. 1 day—One weekend in August Ravenswood River Festival Ravenswood, WV Ohio River, Miles 220-221 (West Virginia). 82. 1 day—The second or third weekend of August Green Turtle Bay Resort/Grand Rivers Marina Day Grand Rivers, KY 420 foot radius, from the fireworks launch site, at the entrance to Green Turtle Bay Resort, on the Cumberland River at mile marker 31.5. (Kentucky). 83. 1 day—last 2 weekends in August/first week of September Wheeling Dragon Boat Race Wheeling, WV Ohio River, Miles 90.4-91.5 (West Virginia). 84. 1 day—One weekend in the month of August or September Owensboro Fireworks and Bridge Lights show Owensboro, KY Ohio River, Miles 756-757 (Kentucky). 85. Sunday, Monday, or Thursday from August through February Pittsburgh Steelers Fireworks Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Miles 0.0-0.25, Ohio River, Miles 0.0-0.1, Monongahela River, Miles 0.0-0.1. (Pennsylvania). 86. 1 day—One weekend before Labor Day Riverfest/Riverfest Inc Nitro, WV Kanawha River, Miles 43.1-44.2 (West Virginia). 87. 1 day—The weekend of Labor Day Newburgh Fireworks Display Newburgh, IN Ohio River, Miles 777.3-778.3 (Indiana). 88. 1 day—Labor day Weekend Catlettsburg Labor Day Fireworks Catlettsburg, KY Ohio River (Mile 317-317.5) Kentucky. 89. 2 days—Sunday before Labor Day and Labor Day Cincinnati Bell, WEBN, and Proctor and Gamble/Riverfest Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Miles 469.2-470.5 (Kentucky and Ohio) and Licking River, Miles 0.0-3.0 (Kentucky). 90. 1 day in September Nashville Symphony/Concert Fireworks Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Miles 190.1-192.3 (Tennessee). 91. 1 day—Second weekend in September City of Clarksville/Clarksville Riverfest Clarksville, TN Cumberland River, Miles 124.5-127.0 (Tennessee). 92. 3 days—Second or third week in September Wheeling Heritage Port Sternwheel Festival Foundation/Wheeling Heritage Port Sternwheel Festival Wheeling, WV Ohio River, Miles 90.2-90.7 (West Virginia). 93. 1 day—One weekend in September Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee fireworks Marietta, OH Ohio River, Miles 171.5-172.5 (Ohio). 94. 1 day—One weekend in September Tribute to the River Point Pleasant, WV Ohio River, Miles 264.6-265.6 (West Virginia). 95. 1 day—One weekend in September Aurora Fireworks Aurora, IN Ohio River, Mile 496.3-497.3 (Ohio). 96. 1 day—Last two weekends in September Cabana on the River Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Mile 483.2-484.2 (Ohio). 97. Multiple days—September through January University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department/University of Pittsburgh Fireworks Pittsburgh, PA Ohio River, Miles 0.0-0.1, Monongahela River, Miles 0.0-0.1, Allegheny River, Miles 0.0-0.25 (Pennsylvania). 98. 1 day—First three weeks of October Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Light the Night Pittsburgh, PA Ohio River, Mile 0.0-0.5, Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-0.5, and Monongahela River, Mile 0.0-0.5 (Pennsylvania). 99. 1 day in October Leukemia and Lymphoma Society/Light the Night Walk Fireworks Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Miles 189.7-192.1 (Tennessee). 100. 1 day—First two weeks in October Yeatman's Fireworks Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Miles 469.0-470.5 (Ohio). 101. 1 day—One weekend in October West Virginia Motor Car Festival Charleston, WV Kanawha River, Miles 58-59 (West Virginia). 102. 2 days—One of the last three weekends in October Monster Pumpkin Festival Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-0.25 (Pennsylvania). 103. 1 day—Within two weeks of Thanksgiving Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership/Light Up Night Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Miles 0.0-1.0 (Pennsylvania). 104. 1 day—Friday before Thanksgiving Kittanning Light Up Night Firework Display Kittanning, PA Allegheny River, Miles 44.5-45.5 (Pennsylvania). 105. 1 day—within 2 weeks of Thanksgiving Santa Spectacular/Light up Night Pittsburgh, PA Ohio River, Mile 0.0-0.5, Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-0.5, and Monongahela River, Mile 0.0-0.5 (Pennsylvania). 106. 1 day—Friday before Thanksgiving Monongahela Holiday Show Monongahela, PA Ohio River, Miles 31.5-32.5 (Pennsylvania). 107. 1 day in November Friends of the Festival/Cheer at the Pier Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Miles 462.7-465.2 (Tennessee). Table 2 to § 165.801—Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Event City, state Safety zone Illinois River 1. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Red, White, and Boom Peoria Peoria, IL Mile Markers 162.5-162.1. 2. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Grafton Chamber 4th of July Fireworks Grafton, IL Mile Markers 1.5-0.5. Lake of the Ozarks 3. 1 day—Last Sunday of May Tan-Tar-A Resort Memorial Day Fireworks Osage Beach, MO Mile Markers 26.2-25.8. 4. 1 day—Last Sunday of May Lodge of the Four Seasons Memorial Day Fireworks Lake Ozark, MO Mile Markers 14.2-13.8. 5. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Tan-Tar-A Resort 4th of July Fireworks Osage Beach, MO Mile Markers 26.2-25.8. 6. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Lodge of the Four Seasons 4th of July Fireworks Lake Ozark, MO Mile Markers 14.2-13.8. 7. 1 day—First weekend of September Tan-Tar-A Resort Labor Day Fireworks Osage Beach, MO Mile Markers 26.2-25.8. 8. 1 day—First weekend of September Lodge of the Four Seasons Labor Day Fireworks Lake Ozark, MO Mile Markers 14.2-13.8. Missouri River 9. 1 day—Either the last weekend of June or first weekend of July KC Riverfest Kansas City, MO Mile Markers 365.5-364.8. 10. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Parkville 4th of July Fireworks Parkville, MO Mile Markers 378.0-377.5. 11. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Salute to America Jefferson City, MO Mile Markers 143.5 to 143.0. 12. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Hermann 4th of July Fireworks Hermann, MO Mile Markers 98.0 to 97.0. 13. 2 days—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th St. Charles Riverfest St. Charles, MO Mile Markers 28.8 to 28.2. 14. 2 days—Third weekend of July Amelia Earhart Festival Atchison, KS Mile Markers 424.5 to 422.0. 15. 4 days—Either the first or second week in August Kansas City Airshow Kansas City, MO Mile Markers 366.3-369.8. 16. 2 days—Third weekend of September Riverside Riverfest Riverside, MO Mile Markers 372.2-371.8. 17. 1 day—The weekend before Thanksgiving Parkville Christmas on the River Parkville, MO Mile Markers 378.0-377.5. St. Croix River 18. 1 day—Either the last weekend of June or first weekend of July Hudson Booster Days Hudson, WI Mile Markers 17.2-16.8. 19. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Stillwater 4th of July Stillwater, MN Mile Markers 23.5-22.9. 20. 4 days—Third week of July Lumberjack Days Stillwater, MN Mile Markers 23.5-22.9. Upper Mississippi River 21. 1 day—Fourth weekend of May Lumiere Place Memorial Day Fireworks St. Louis, MO Mile Markers 180.5-180.0. 22. 1 day—First weekend of June St. Louis Brewers Guild Festival Fireworks St. Louis, MO Mile Markers 180-179.2. 23. 1 day—2nd weekend of June City of Champlin/Father Hennepin Fireworks Display Champlin, MN Upper Mississippi River mile marker 870.5 to 872.0. 24. 1 day—The Sunday of Father's Day weekend Winona Steamboat Days Fireworks Winona, MN Mile Markers 725.7-725.4. 25. 1 day—Either the last weekend of June or first weekend of July Bellevue Heritage Days Bellevue, IA Mile Markers 556.5-556.5. 26. 4 days—Either the first or second week of July La Crosse Riverfest Air Show and Fireworks La Crosse, WI Mile Markers 698.5-697.5. 27. 1 day—4th of July weekend McGregor/Marquette Chamber Commerce/Independence Day Celebration McGregor, IA Upper Mississippi River mile marker 635.7 to 634.2. 28. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Red, White, and Boom Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN Mile Markers 854.5-853.5. 29. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Mississippi Alumination Red Wing, MN Mile Markers 791.2-790.8. 30. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Lake City 4th of July Fireworks Lake City, MN Mile Markers 772.8-772.4. 31. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Marquette Independence Day Celebration Marquette, IA Mile Markers 635.7-634.2. 32. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Stars and Stripes Guttenberg, IA Mile Markers 615.5-615.0. 33. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Radio Dubuque/Dubuque JayCees Air Show and Fireworks Dubuque, IA Mile Markers 583.0-581.0. 34. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th City of East Moline Fireworks East Moline, IA Mile Markers 490.2-489.8. 35. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Red, White, and Boom Davenport Davenport, IA Mile Markers 482.7-482.0. 36. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Muscatine 4th of July Fireworks Muscatine, IA Mile Markers 456.0-455.0. 37. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Louisiana July 4th Fireworks Louisiana, MO Mile Markers 283.0-282.0. 38. 1 day—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Mississippi Fireworks Festival Alton, IL Mile Markers 203.0-202.5. 39. 4 days—Either on or within a week before or after July 4th Fair St. Louis St. Louis, MO Mile Markers 180.0-179.2. 40. 1 day—Second weekend of July Prairie du Chien Fireworks Prairie du Chien, WI Mile Markers 635.7-635.2. 41. 2 days—Third weekend of July Hastings Rivertown Days Hastings, MN Mile Markers 815.2-813.7. 42. 1 day—Fourth weekend of July Aquatennial Fireworks Minneapolis, MN Mile Markers 854.2-853.2. 43. 1 day—Second weekend of August Lansing Fish Days Fireworks Lansing, IA Mile Markers 663.9-662.8. 44. 2 days—First weekend of September City of Keithsburg Fireworks Keithsburg, IL Mile Markers 427.5-427.3. 45. 1 day—First weekend of September Lumiere Place Labor Day Fireworks St. Louis, MO Mile Markers 180.5-180.0. Table 3 of § 165.801—Sector Houston-Galveston Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector Houston-Galveston Safety zone 1. 1st Saturday (Rain date is 1st Sunday) in May RIVERFEST Fireworks Display/Port Neches Chamber of Commerce, Port Neches, TX Neches River, Port Neches, TX All waters within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 29°59′51″ N 093°57′06″ W (NAD 83). 2. 2nd Saturday in May Contraband Days Fireworks Display/Contraband Days Festivities, Inc Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA All waters within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 30°13′39″ N, 093°13′42″ W, Lake Charles, LA (NAD 83). 3. July 4th; every Friday night in June and July; first week of September; December 31 Kemah Boardwalk Fireworks Display, Kemah, TX Kemah, TX The area within an 850-foot radius of the fireworks barge located on the south side of Clear Creek Channel, 1000 feet east of Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, TX. 4. July 4th Sylvan Beach Fireworks La Porte, TX Rectangle Extending 250 feet east, 250 feet west; 1000 feet north, and 1000 feet south, centered around fireworks barge located at Sylvan Beach, Houston, TX. 5. July 4th (Rain date July 5th) City of Beaumont 4th of July Celebration/City of Beaumont, TX Neches River at Riverfront Park, Beaumont, TX All waters of the Neches River, shoreline to shoreline, from the Trinity Industries dry dock to the northeast corner of the Port of Beaumont's dock No. 5. 6. 1st Saturday in December Christmas Fireworks Display/City of Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA All waters within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 30°13′39″ N, 093°13′42″ W, Lake Charles, LA (NAD 83). 7. 4th of July Red, White, Blue and You Fireworks Display/City of Lake Charles Lake Charles, LA All waters within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks barge anchored in approximate position 30°13′39″ N, 093°13′42″ W, Lake Charles, LA (NAD 83). Table 4 of § 165.801—Sector Corpus Christi Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector Corpus Christi location Safety zone 1. Memorial Day Weekend South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau/Laguna Madre Memorial Day Firework Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX All waters contained within a 1000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate location 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX. 2. 2nd, 3rd or 4th Monday in June Cameron County Clerk's Office/Texas District Court Clerk′s Convention Fireworks Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX. 3. July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th City of Port Aransas/Port Aransas 4th of July Fireworks Corpus Christi Ship Channel—Port Aransas, TX All waters contained within a 600-ft radius of a point halfway between Port Aransas Harbor Day Beacon 2 to Port Aransas Ferry Landing in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas, TX. 4. July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th Buccaneer Commission/4th of July Big Bang Fireworks USS Lexington All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius from the bow of the USS Lexington 5. July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th City of Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce/4th of July Fireworks King Fisher Park, Port O'Connor, TX All waters contained within a 1,120-ft radius of the furthest extent of the King Fisher Pier located at approximate position 28°27′15.6″ N 096°24′11.9″ W, Port O′Connor, TX. 6. July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th City of Point Comfort/4th of July Fireworks Bayfront Park, Point Comfort, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of Bayfront Park located at approximate position 28°40′52.8″ W 096°33′49.2″ W, Point Comfort, TX. 7. July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th City of Rockport/Wendell Family Fireworks Rockport Beach Park/Rockport, TX All waters contained within a 700-ft radius of the northeast point of Rockport Beach Park located at approximate position 28°02′05.2″ N 097°02′048″ W, Rockport, TX. 8. Last Saturday in September Bayfest, Inc./Bayfest Fireworks USS Lexington All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius from the bow of the USS Lexington 9. Friday nights from May thru September Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Madre/Fireworks over the Bay Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX. 10. Labor Day weekend Laguna Madre Education Foundation/Laguna Madre Labor Day Fireworks Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX. 11. 1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in December City of Rockport/Rockport “Tropical” Christmas Festival Fireworks Rockport Beach Park/Rockport, TX All waters contained within a 700-ft radius of the northeast point of Rockport Beach Park located at approximate position 28°02′05.2″ N 097°02′048″ W, Rockport, TX. 12. December 30th, 31st or Jan 1st South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau/SPI New Year′s Fireworks Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX. 13. Odd Week Fridays from April thru September Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Team/Friday Night Fireworks Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the Corpus Christi Hooks stadium parking lot located at approximate position 27°48′39.2″ N 097°23′55.2″ W, Corpus Christi, TX. 14. July 4th Rain dates of July 5th and July 6th City of South Padre Island/South Padre Island July 4th Fireworks Lower Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX All waters contained within a 1,000-ft radius of the fireworks display barge moored at approximate position 26°06′19″ N 097°10′55.4″ W, South Padre Island, TX. Table 5 of § 165.801—Sector New Orleans Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector New Orleans location Safety zone 1. Monday before Mardi Gras Riverwalk Marketplace/Lundi Gras Fireworks Display Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA Mississippi River mile marker 93.0 to 96.0, New Orleans, LA. 2. July 3rd St. John the Baptist/Independence Day celebration Mississippi River, Reserve, LA Mississippi River mile marker 137.5 to 138.5, Reserve, LA. 3. July 4th Go 4th New Orleans/Independence Day Celebration Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA Mississippi River mile marker 94.3 to 95.3, New Orleans, LA. 4. July 4th Boomtown Casino/Independence Day Celebration Harvey Canal, Harvey, LA Harvey Canal mile marker 4.0 to 5.0, Harvey, LA. 5. July 4th Independence Day Celebration, Main Street 4th of July (Fireworks Display) Morgan City, LA Morgan City Port Allen Route mile marker 0.0 to 1.0, Morgan City, LA. 6. July 4th WBRZ—The Advocate 4th of July Fireworks Display Baton Rouge, LA In the vicinity of the USS Kidd, the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 228.8 to 230.0, Baton Rouge, LA. 7. The Saturday before July 4th or on July 4th if that day is a Saturday Independence Day Celebration/Bridge Side Marine Grand Isle, LA 500 Foot Radius from the Pier located at Bridge Side Marine, 2012 LA Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA (Lat: 29°12′14″ N; Long: 090°02′28.47″ W). 8. 1st Weekend of September LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Fireworks Display, LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Association Morgan City, LA Atchafalaya River at mile marker 118.5, Morgan City, LA. 9. 1st Weekend in December (Usually that Friday, subject to change due to weather) Office of Mayor-President/Downtown Festival of Lights Baton Rouge, LA Located on Left Descending Bank, Lower Mississippi River north of the USS Kidd, at mile marker 230, Baton Rouge, LA. 10. December 31st Crescent City Countdown Club/New Year's Celebration Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA Mississippi River mile marker 93.5-96.5, New Orleans, LA. 11. December 31st Boomtown Casino/New Year's Celebration Harvey Canal, Harvey, LA Harvey Canal mile marker 4.0 to 5.0, Harvey, LA. 12. July 4th USS Kidd Veterans Memorial/Fourth of July Star-Spangled Celebration Baton Rouge, LA In the vicinity of the USS Kidd, the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 228.8 to 230.0, Baton Rouge, LA. 13. Saturday before Labor Day Baton Rouge Paddle Club and Muddy Water Paddle Co./Big River Regional Baton Rouge, LA Mississippi River from mile marker 215 to 230.4, Baton Rouge, LA. 14. July 4th L'Auberge Casino Baton Rouge/July 4th Celebration Baton Rouge, LA Mississippi River from mile marker 216.0 to 217.5, Baton Rouge, LA. 15. July 4th Madisonville Old Fashioned 4th of July Madisonville, LA Tchefuncte River, at approximate position 30°24′11.63″ N 090°09′17.39″ W, in front of the Madisonville Town Hall. 16. Weekend before July 4th Mandeville July 4th Celebration Mandeville, LA Approximately 600′ off the shore of the Mandeville Lakefront 30°21′12.03″ N 90°04′ 28.95″ W. Table 6 of § 165.801—Sector Lower Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector Lower MS River location Safety zone 1. The Sunday before Memorial Day Riverfest Inc./Riverfest Fireworks display Arkansas River, Little Rock, AR Regulated Area: Arkansas River mile marker 118.8 to 119.5, Main Street Bridge, Little Rock, AR. 2. The Saturday before Memorial Day Memphis in May/Sunset Symphony Fireworks Display Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River mile marker 735.0 to 736.0, Memphis, TN. 3. July 4th or the weekend before Fourth of July Fireworks/Memphis Center City Commission Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River mile marker 735.5 to 736.5, Mud Island, Memphis, TN. 4. July 4th or the weekend before Pops on the River Fireworks Display/Arkansas Democrat Gazette Arkansas River, Little Rock, AR Regulated Area: Arkansas River mile marker 118.8 to 119.5, Main Street Bridge, Little Rock, AR. 5. July 4th or the weekend before Uncle Sam Jam Fireworks, Alexandria, LA/Champion Broadcasting of Alexandria Red River, Alexandria, LA Regulated Area: Red River mile marker 83.0 to 87.0, Alexandria, LA. 6. July 4th or the weekend before Greenville Chamber of Commerce/Fourth of July Fireworks Lake Ferguson, Greenville, MS Regulated Area: Waters of Lake Ferguson extending 500 yards in all directions from the concrete pad, 33°24′34″ N, 091°03′58″ W, adjacent to the Lighthouse Casino, Greenville, MS. 7. July 4th or the weekend before Pyro Fire Inc./Fourth of July Celebration Yazoo River, Vicksburg, MS Regulated Area: Yazoo River, mile marker 1.0 to 3.0, Vicksburg, MS. 8. July 4th or the weekend before Artisan Pyro Inc./Fourth of July Celebration Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 365.5 to 364.5, Natchez, MS. 9. Third Friday and Saturday in October The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race and Fireworks show/Great Mississippi River Balloon Race Committee Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 365.5 to 364.5, Natchez, MS. 10. Fourth Saturday in May Memphis in May Air Show, Memphis in May Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 733.0 to 735.5, Memphis, TN. 11. First Saturday in December Monroe Christmas Fireworks/Monroe Jaycee Ouachita River, Monroe, LA Regulated Area: Ouachita River mile marker 168.0 to 169.0, Monroe, LA. 12. 4th of July Weekend Monroe Renaissance Ouachita River, Monroe, LA Regulated Area: Ouachita River mile marker 168.0 to 169.0, Monroe, LA. Table 7 of § 165.801—Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Sponsor/name Sector Mobile location Safety zone 1. Multiple dates from May to December Harbor Walk Seasonal Fireworks/Legendary, Inc East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin, FL East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, all waters extending 700′ in all directions from a fireworks display barge located in the East Pass. 2. July 4th Niceville July 4th Fireworks Show/City of Niceville, FL Boggy Bayou, Niceville, FL Boggy Bayou, all waters extending 250 yards around a fireworks display barge that will be located west of the Dockside Café & Oyster Bar and Allen's Little Marina. 3. 1 Day; Last week in June or 1st week of July Sound of Independence/Hurlburt Field AFB Santa Rosa Sound, Mary Esther, FL Santa Rosa Sound, all waters extending 200 yards around a fireworks display barge that will be located south of Hurlburt Field. 4. July 4th Biloxi Bay Fireworks/Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce Biloxi Bay, Biloxi, MS Biloxi Bay, all waters extending 200 yards around a fireworks display barge that will be located south of the Biloxi Channel, between channel markers R“20” and R“22” and north of Deer Island. 5. December 31st/January 1st New Year's Eve Celebration/City of Mobile Mobile Channel, Mobile, AL Mobile Channel, all waters extending 200 yards in all directions from a fireworks display barge located in the Mobile Channel between the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center and Cooper Riverside Park. 6. Biannually occurring during odd numbered years; 2 Days; Mid-March to end of April Angels Over the Bay/Keesler Air Force Base Back Bay Biloxi, Biloxi, MS Back Bay Biloxi, Bounded by the following coordinates: Eastern boundary; Latitude 30°25′47.6″ N, Longitude 088°54′13.6″ W, to Latitude 30°24′43″ N, Longitude 088°54′13.6″ W. Western Boundary; Latitude 30°25′25.6″ N, Longitude 088°56′9″ W, to Latitude 30°24′55″ N, Longitude 088°56′9″ W. 7. 4 Days; 2nd weekend in July Pensacola Beach Air Show/Santa Rosa Island Authority Gulf of America & Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola, FL Gulf of America to include all waters 1.75 nautical miles east and 1.5 nautical miles west of position 30°19′36″ N, 087°08′23″ W and extending 1000 yards south of Pensacola Beach creating a box, referred to as the “Show Box”. Santa Rosa Sound to include all waters from Deer Point to Sharp Point and all waters within Little Sabine Bay. 8. 3rd or 4th Saturday or Sunday of September Swim Across the Bay St. Louis Bay, Bay St. Louis, MS St. Louis Bay, bounded by the following coordinates beginning at: [USCG-2011-0286, 77 FR 12465, Mar. 1, 2012; 77 FR 28767, May 16, 2012, as amended by USCG-2013-1060, 79 FR 22404, Apr. 22, 2014; USCG-2015-1079, 81 FR 36173, June 6, 2016; USCG-2015-1029, 81 FR 38597, June 14, 2016; USCG-2017-0011, 82 FR 25966, June 6, 2017; USCG-2017-0272, 82 FR 28236, June 21, 2017; USCG-2018-0065, 83 FR 21889, May 11, 2018; USCG-2018-0736, 83 FR 55490, Nov. 6, 2018; USCG-2019-0013, 84 FR 18976, May 3, 2019; USCG-2018-1009, 84 FR 48284, Sept. 13, 2019; USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020; USCG-2020-0037, 85 FR 33563, June 2, 2020; USCG-2021-0014, 86 FR 26839, May 18, 2021; USCG-2021-0874, 87 FR 6033, Feb. 3, 2022; USCG-2022-0323, 88 FR 10029, Feb. 16, 2023; USCG-2023-0928, 88 FR 18995, Mar. 30, 2023; USCG-2023-0904, 89 FR 18804, Mar. 15, 2024; USCG-2024-0503, 89 FR 72331, Sept. 5, 2024; USCG-2024-1001, 90 FR 42816, Sept. 5, 2025] § 165.802 Lower Mississippi River, vicinity of Old River Control Structure—Safety Zone. (a) The area enclosed by the following boundary is a safety zone—from the Black Hawk Point Light, mile 316.1 AHP LMR to a point opposite Ft. Adams Light, mile 311.5 AHP along the low water reference plane above the right descending bank; thence to the levee on a line perpendicular to the channel centerline; thence along the levee to the upstream end of the Old River Overbank structure; thence along a line to the Black Hawk Point Light. (b) Any vessel desiring to enter this safety zone must first obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, New Orleans. The resident engineer at Old River Control Structure (WUG-424) is delegated the authority to permit entry into this safety zone. [CGD8-87-10, 53 FR 15207, Apr. 28, 1988, as amended by CGD8 89-03, 54 FR 16108, Apr. 21, 1989] § 165.803 Mississippi River—regulated navigation area. The following is a Regulated Navigation Area—The waters of the Mississippi River between miles 88 and 240 above Head of Passes. (a) Definitions. (1) Breakaway (2) COTP (3) Fleet (4) Fleeting facility (5) Mooring barge spar barge (6) Mooring device (7) Person in charge (8) Tier (b) Waivers: (2) Each written request for a waiver must state the need for the waiver and describe the proposed operation. (3) Under unusual circumstances due to time constraints, the person in charge may orally request an immediate waiver from the COTP. The written request for a waiver must be submitted within five working days after the oral request. (4) The COTP may, at any time, terminate any waiver issued under this subsection. (c) Emergencies. (d) Mooring: General. (2) No person may allow a barge to be moored with unraveled or frayed lines or other defective or worn mooring. (3) No person may moor barges side to side unless they are secured to each other from fittings as close to each corner of abutting sides as practicable. (4) No person may moor barges end to end unless they are secured to each other from fittings as close to each corner of abutting ends as practicable. (e) Mooring to a mooring device. (2) Barges moored in tiers may be shifted to mooring devices if the shoreward barge at the upstream end of the tier is secured to at least one mooring device, and the shoreward barge at the downstream end of the tier is secured to at least one other mooring device, except that from mile 127 to mile 240 barges moored in tiers may be shifted to mooring devices if the shoreward barge at the upstream end of the tier is secured to at least one mooring device. (3) Each wire rope used between the upstream end of a barge and a mooring device must have at least a diameter of 1 1/4 1/4 (4) Each wire rope used between the downstream end of a barge and a mooring device must have at least a diameter of 7/8 7/8 (f) Moorings: Barge-to-barge; barge-to-vessel; barge-to-wharf or pier. The person in charge shall ensure that a barge moored to another barge, a mooring or spar barge, a vessel, a wharf, or a pier, is secured as near as practicable to each abutting corner of the barge being moored by: (1) Three parts of wire rope of at least 7/8 (2) A mooring of natural or synthetic fiber rope that has at least 75 percent of the breaking strength of three parts of 7/8 (3) Fixed rigging that is at least equivalent to three parts of 7/8 (g) Mooring: Person in charge. (2) The person in charge shall ensure that all mooring devices, wires, chains, lines and connecting gear are of sufficient strength and in sufficient number to withstand forces that may be exerted on them by moored barges. (h) Fleeting facility: inspection of moorings. (2) The person assigned to inspect moorings shall inspect: (i) At least twice each day during periods that are six hours or more apart, each mooring wire, chain, line and connecting gear between mooring devices and each wire, line and connecting equipment used to moor each barge; and (ii) After a towboat adds barges to, withdraws barges from, or moves barges at a fleeting facility, each mooring wire, line, and connecting equipment of each barge within each tier affected by that operation. (3) The person who inspects moorings shall take immediate action to correct each deficiency. (i) Fleeting facility: Records. (1) The time of commencement and termination of each inspection required in paragraph (h)(2) of this section. (2) The name of each person who makes the inspection required in paragraph (h)(2) of this section. (3) The identification of each barge entering and departing the fleeting facility, along with the following information: (i) Date and time of entry and departure; and (ii) The names of any hazardous cargo which the barge is carrying. Note: The requirements in paragraph (i)(3) of this section for the listing of hazardous cargo refer to cargoes regulated by Subchapters D and O of Chapter I, Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations. (j) Fleeting facility: Surveillance. (2) The person who observes the barges shall: (i) Inspect for movements that are unusual for properly secured barges; and (ii) Take immediate action to correct each deficiency. (k) Fleeting facility: person in charge. (l) Securing breakaways. (1) Secure each breakaway; and (2) Report each breakaway as soon as possible to the COTP by telephone, radio or other means of rapid communication. (m) High water. (i) The Carrollton gage stands 12 feet or more; or (ii) The Carrollton gage stands 10 feet, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forecasts the Mississippi River is rising to 12 feet, and the District Commander determines these circumstances to be especially hazardous and issues orders directing that paragraphs (m)(2) and (3) of this section are in effect. (2) During high water, the person in charge of a fleeting facility shall ensure compliance with the following requirements: (i) Each fleet consisting of eight or more barges must be attended by at last one radar-equipped towboat for each 100 barges or less. Joint use of this towboat by adjacent facilities may be considered upon submission of a detailed proposal for a waiver. (ii) Each fleet must have two or more towboats in attendance when: (A) Barges are withdrawn from or moved within the fleet and the fleet at the start of the operation contains eight or more barges; or (B) Barges are added to the fleet and the number of barges being added plus the fleet at the start of the operation total eight or more. (iii) Each towboat required in paragraphs (m)(2)(i) and (2)(ii) of this section must be: (A) Capable of safely withdrawing, moving or adding each barge in the fleet; (B) Immediately operational; (C) Radio-equipped; (D) Within 500 yards of the barges; and (iv) The person in charge of each towboat required in paragraphs (m)(2)(i) and (2)(ii) of this section shall maintain: (A) A continuous guard on the frequency specified by current Federal Communications Commission regulations found in Part 83 of Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) When moored, a continuous watch on the barges in the fleeting facility. (v) During periods when visibility is less than 200 yards, the person in charge of each towboat required in paragraph (m)(2)(i) of this subsection shall maintain, when moored, a continuous radar surveillance of the barges moored in the fleeting facility. (3) During high water when visibility is reduced to less than 200 yards: (i) Tows may not be assembled or disassembled; (ii) No barge may be added to, withdrawn from or moved within a fleet except: (A) A single barge may be added to or withdrawn from the channelward or downstream end of the fleet; and (B) Barges made up in a tow may depart a fleet from the channelward or downstream end of the fleet; and (iii) No person in charge of a tow arriving in this regulated navigation area may moor unless the COTP is notified prior to arrival in the regulated navigation area. [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 82-020, 47 FR 35483, Aug. 16, 1982; CGD 79-026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4, 1983; CGD 88-075, 54 FR 14958, Apr. 14, 1989; CGD08-94-006, 59 FR 21935, Apr. 28, 1994; CGD08-94-006, 60 FR 37944, July 25, 1995] § 165.804 Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms and Other Disasters in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. (a) Regulated areas. (b) Definitions. Designated representative (2) Port Condition WHISKEY (3) Port Condition X-RAY (4) Port Condition YANKEE (5) Port Condition ZULU (6) Port Condition RECOVERY (c) Regulations Port Condition WHISKEY. (2) Port Condition X-RAY. (3) Port Condition YANKEE. (4) Port Condition ZULU. (5) Port Condition RECOVERY. (6) Safety zones notice. (7) Regulated area notice. (8) Exception. [USCG-2023-0380, 88 FR 57008, Aug. 22, 2023] § 165.805 Security Zones; Calcasieu River and Ship Channel, Louisiana. (a) Location. (i) Trunkline LNG basin. (ii) Cameron LNG basin. (iii) PPG Industries basin. (2) The following areas are moving security zones: All waters within the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur zone commencing at U.S. territorial waters and extending channel edge to channel edge on the Calcasieu Channel and shoreline to shoreline on the Calcasieu River, 2 miles ahead and 1 mile astern of certain designated vessels while in transit. Meeting, crossing or overtaking situations are not permitted within the security zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port. Coast Guard patrol assets will be on scene with flashing blue lights energized when the moving security zones are in effect. (b) Regulations. (i) Commercial vessels operating at waterfront facilities within these zones; (ii) Commercial vessels transiting directly to or from waterfront facilities within these zones; (iii) Vessels providing direct operational or logistical support to commercial vessels within these zones; (iv) Vessels operated by the appropriate port authority or by facilities located within these zones; and (v) Vessels operated by federal, state, county, or municipal agencies. (2) Entry into or remaining in moving zones described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section is prohibited for all vessels except: (i) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area. A moored or an anchored vessel in a security zone described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section must remain moored or anchored unless it obtains permission from the Captain of the Port to do otherwise; (ii) Commercial vessels operating at waterfront facilities located within the zone; (iii) Vessels providing direct operational support to commercial vessels within a moving security zone; (iv) Vessels operated by federal, state, county, or municipal agencies. (3) Other persons or vessels requiring entry into security zones described in this section must request permission from the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or designated representatives. (4) To request permission as required by these regulations, contact Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles at (337) 491-7800 or the on scene patrol vessel. (5) All persons and vessels within a security zone described in this section must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel or other designated representatives. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Designated representatives include federal, state, local and municipal law enforcement agencies. (c) Informational broadcasts: [USCG-2009-0317, 75 FR 18757, Apr. 13, 2010] § 165.806 Sabine Neches Waterway, Texas—regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area—The Sabine Neches Waterway which includes the following waters: Sabine Pass Channel, Port Arthur Canal, Sabine Neches Canal, Neches River, Sabine River and all navigable waterways tributary thereto. (b) Unless otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, Texas, tows on a hawser of 1000 gross tons or greater transiting the Sabine-Neches Waterway are prohibited unless such tows have a tug of sufficient horsepower made up to the tow in such a manner as to insure that complete and effective control is maintained throughout the transit. Inbound vessels only, may shift the tow or pick up an additional tug within 100 yards inside the entrance jetties provided that such action is necessary for reasons of prudent seamanship. [CGD8-83-09, 49 FR 35500, Sept. 10, 1984] § 165.807 Calcasieu River, Louisiana—regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area—The Calcasieu River from the Calcasieu jetties up to and including the Port of Lake Charles. (b) Unless otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, Texas, tows on a hawser of 1000 gross tons or greater transiting the Calcasieu River are prohibited unless such tows have a tug of sufficient horsepower made up to the tow in such a manner as to insure that complete and effective control is maintained at all times. Inbound vessels only, may shift the tow or pick up an additional tug within 100 yards inside the entrance jetties provided that such action is necessary for reasons for prudent seamanship. [CGD8-83-09, 49 FR 35500, Sept. 10, 1984] § 165.808 Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX, safety zone. (a) The following areas are established as safety zones during specified conditions: (1) For incoming tank vessels loaded with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, the waters within a 500 yard radius of the LPG carrier while the vessel transits the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to the LPG receiving facility. The safety zone remains in effect until the LPG vessel is moored at the LPG receiving facility. (2) For outgoing tank vessels loaded with LPG, the waters within a 500 yard radius of the LPG carrier while the vessel departs the LPG facility and transits the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The safety zone remains in effect until the LPG vessel passes the seaward extremity of the Aransas Pass Jetties. (b) The general regulations governing safety zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. (c) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community of periods during which this safety zone will be in effect by providing advance notice of scheduled arrivals and departures of loaded LPG vessels via a Marine Safety Information Broadcast Notice to Mariners. [CGD 8-84-07, 50 FR 15744, Apr. 22, 1985; 50 FR 19933, May 13, 1985] § 165.809 Security Zone; Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, TX. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Recreational vessels, passenger vessels and commercial fishing vessels requiring entry into the security zone must contact the Captain of the Port Corpus Christi or a designated representative. The Captain of the Port may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or via telephone at (361) 888-3162 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi or a designated representative. (3) Designated representatives include U.S. Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, and petty officers. (c) Authority. [USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 48108, Aug. 10, 2020, as amended by USCG-2026-0463, 91 FR 40404, July 2, 2026] § 165.810 Mississippi River, LA-regulated navigation area. (a) Purpose and applicability. (b) Lower Mississippi River below mile 233.9 above Head of Passes including South and Southwest Passes: (1) Supervision. (2) Speed; high-water precautions. (3) Towing. (c) [Reserved] (d) Navigation of South and Southwest Passes. (1) No vessel, except small craft and towboats and tugs without tows, shall enter either South Pass or Southwest Pass from the Gulf until after any descending vessel which has approached within two and one-half (2 1/2 (2) No vessel having a speed of less than ten mph shall enter South Pass from the Gulf when the stage of the Mississippi River exceeds 15 feet on the Carrollton Gage at New Orleans. This paragraph does not apply when Southwest Pass is closed to navigation. (3) No vessel, except small craft and towboats and tugs without tows, ascending South Pass shall pass Franks Crossing Light until after a descending vessel shall have passed Depot Point Light. (4) No vessel, except small craft and towboats and tugs without tows, shall enter the channel at the head of South Pass until after an ascending vessel which has reached Franks Crossing Light shall have passed through into the river. (5) When navigating South Pass during periods of darkness no tow shall consist of more than one towed vessel other than small craft, and during daylight hours no tow shall consist of more than two towed vessels other than small craft. Tows may be in any formation. When towing on a hawser, the hawser shall be as short as practicable to provide full control at all times. (6) When towing in Southwest Pass during periods of darkness no tow shall consist of more than two towed vessels other than small craft, and during daylight hours no tow shall consist of more than three towed vessels other than small craft. (e) Watch requirements for anchored and moored passenger vessels. (1) Passenger vessels. (i) Keep a continuously manned pilothouse; and (ii) Monitor river activities and marine VHF, emergency and working frequencies of the port, so as to be immediately available to take necessary action to protect the vessel, crew, and passengers if an emergency radio broadcast, danger signal, or visual or other indication of a problem is received or detected. (2) Each ferryboat, and each small passenger vessel to which 46 CFR 175.110 applies, may monitor river activities using a portable radio from a vantage point other than the pilothouse. (f) Each self-propelled vessel of 1,600 or more gross tons subject to 33 CFR part 164 shall also comply with the following: (1) While under way in the RNA, each vessel must have an engineering watch capable of monitoring the propulsion system, communicating with the bridge, and implementing manual-control measures immediately when necessary. The watch must be physically present in the machinery spaces or in the machinery-control spaces and must consist of at least an appropriately licensed or credentialed engineer officer. (2) Before embarking a pilot when entering or getting under way in the RNA, the master of each vessel shall ensure that the vessel is in compliance with 33 CFR part 164. (3) The master shall ensure that the chief engineer has certified that the following additional operating conditions will be satisfied so long as the vessel is under way within the RNA: (i) The main propulsion plant is in all respects ready for operations including the main-propulsion air-start systems, fuel systems, lubricating systems, cooling systems, and automation systems; (ii) Cooling, lubricating, and fuel-oil systems are at proper operating temperatures; (iii) Main propulsion machinery is available to immediately respond to the full range of maneuvering commands any load-limiting programs or automatic acceleration-limiting programs that would limit the speed of response to engine orders beyond that needed to prevent immediate damage to the propulsion machinery are capable of being overridden immediately. (iv) Main-propulsion standby systems are ready to be immediately placed in service. (g) [Reserved] Note to § 165.810: Control Light provisions (previously referenced in paragraph (c) of this section) used to manage vessel traffic during periods of high waters in the vicinity of Algiers Point are located in 33 CFR 161.65(c). The special operating requirements (previously referenced in paragraph (g) of this section) used to manage vessel traffic in the vicinity of Eighty-one Mile Point are located in 33 CFR 161.65(e). (46 U.S.C. 70034; 49 CFR 1.46(n)(4)) [CGD 75-082, 42 FR 51759, Sept. 29, 1977] Editorial Note: For Federal Register www.govinfo.gov. § 165.811 Atchafalaya River, Berwick Bay, LA-regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area: the waters of the Atchafalaya River in Berwick Bay bounded on the northside from 2,000 yards north of the U.S. 90 Highway Bridge and on the southside from 4,000 yards south of the Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR) Bridge. (b) Within the regulated navigation area described in paragraph (a) of this section, § 161.40 of this chapter establishes a VTS Special Area for waters within a 1000 yard radius of the SPRR Bridge. (c) When the Morgan City River gauge reads 3.0 feet or above mean sea level, in addition to the requirements set forth in § 161.13 of this chapter, the requirements of paragraph (d) and (e) of this section apply to a towing vessel which will navigate: (1) under the lift span of the SPRR Bridge; or (2) through the navigational opening of the U.S. 90 Highway Bridge: or (3) through the navigational opening of the Highway 182 Bridge. (d) Towing requirements. (2) A towing vessel and barges must be arranged in tandem, except that one vessel may tow one other vessel alongside; (3) Length of tow must not exceed 1,180 feet; and (4) Tows with a box end in the lead must not exceed 400 feet in length. Note: The variation in the draft and the beam of the barges in a multi-barge tow should be minimized in order to avoid unnecessary strain on coupling wires. (e) Horsepower Requirement. Table 165.811( e [The greater value listed.] Direction of tow Daytime (sunrise to sunset) Nighttime (sunset to sunrise) Upbound 400hp or (Length of tow—300ft) × 3 600hp or (Length of tow—200ft) × 3. Downbound 600hp or (Length of tow—200ft) × 3 600hp or (Length of tow) × 3. Note: (2) All tows carrying cargoes of particular hazard as defined in § 160.202 of this chapter must have available horsepower of at least 600 hp or three times the length of tow, whichever is greater. (f) Notice of Requirements. (1) Marine information broadcasts; (2) Notices to mariners; (3) Vessel Traffic Center advisories or upon vessel information request; and [CGD 90-020, 59 FR 36334, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 95-033, 60 FR 28333, May 31, 1995; CGD08-06-023, 72 FR 27741, May 17, 2007; USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015] § 165.812 Security Zones; Lower Mississippi River, Southwest Pass Sea Buoy to Mile Marker 96.0, New Orleans, LA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (i) Vessels may enter within 500 yards but not closer than 100 feet of a cruise ship provided they operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. (ii) No person or vessel may enter within 100 feet of a cruise ship unless expressly authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans or his designated representative. (iii) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area are permitted to remain within 100 feet of a cruise ship while it is in transit. (2) Vessels requiring entry within 500 yards of a cruise ship that cannot slow to the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course must request express permission to proceed from the Captain of the Port New Orleans or his designated representative. (3) For the purpose of this rule the term “cruise ship” is defined as a passenger vessel over 100 gross tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire, making a voyage lasting more than 24 hours, any part of which is on the high seas, and for which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the United States or its territories. (4) The Captain of the Port New Orleans will inform the public of the moving security zones around cruise ships via Marine Safety Information Broadcasts. (5) To request permission as required by these regulations contact “New Orleans Traffic” via VHF Channels 13/67 or via phone at (504) 589-2780 or (504) 589-6261. (6) All persons and vessels within the moving security zones shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port New Orleans 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. (c) Authority. [COTP New Orleans-02-005, 67 FR 61989, Oct. 3, 2002] § 165.813 Security Zones; Ports of Houston and Galveston, TX. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (i) Vessels may enter within 500 yards but not closer than 100 yards of a cruise ship provided they operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. (ii) No person or vessel may enter within 100 yards of a cruise ship unless expressly authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston. Where the Houston Ship Channel narrows to 400 feet or less between Houston Ship Channel Entrance Lighted Bell Buoy “18”, light list nos. 23900/36055 at approximately 29°21′04″ N., 094°47′00″ W. [NAD 83] and Barbours Cut, the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston may permit vessels that must transit the navigable channel between these points to enter within 100 yards of a cruise ship. (iii) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area are permitted to remain within 100 yards of a cruise ship while it is in transit. (2) Vessels requiring entry within 500 yards of a cruise ship that cannot slow to the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course must request express permission to proceed from the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston, or his designated representative. (3) For the purpose of this section the term “cruise ship” is defined as a passenger vessel over 100 gross tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire, making a voyage lasting more than 24 hours, any part of which is on the high seas, and for which passengers are embarked or disembarked in the United States or its territories. (4) The Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston will inform the public of the moving security zones around cruise ships via Marine Safety Information Broadcasts. (5) To request permission as required by these regulations contact “Houston Traffic” via VHF Channels 11/12 or via phone at 281-464-4837. (6) All persons and vessels within the moving security zone shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston 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. (c) Authority. [COTP Houston-Galveston-02-010, 67 FR 64048, Oct. 17, 2002, as amended by USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38448, July 7, 2014; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] § 165.814 Security Zones; Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston Zone. (a) Location. (1) Houston, TX. (2) Morgan's Point, TX. (3) Bayport, TX. (4) Texas City, TX. (5) Freeport, Texas. (ii) The Brazos Harbor, containing all waters west of a line drawn between 28°56.45′ N, 095°20.00′ W, and 28°56.15′ N, 095°20.00′ W (NAD 1983) at its junction with the Old Brazos River. (iii) The Dow Chemical plant, containing all waters of the Brazos Point Turning Basin within 100′ of the north shore and bounded on the east by the longitude line drawn through 28°56.58′ N/095°18.64′ W and on the west by the longitude line drawn through 28°56.64′ N/095°19.13′ W (NAD 1983). (iv) The Seaway Teppco Facility, containing all waters of the Brazos Port Turning Basin bounded on the south by the shore, the north by the Federal Channel, on the east by the longitude line running through 28°56.44′ N, 095°18.83′ W and 28°56.48′ N 095°18.83′ W and on the West by the longitude line running through 28°56.12′ N, 095°19.27′ W and 28°56.11′ N, 095°19.34′ W (NAD 1983). (v) The Conoco Phillips Facility docks, containing all waters within 100′ of a line drawn from a point on shore at Latitude 28°55.96′ N, Longitude 095°19.77′ W, extending west to a point on shore at Latitude 28°56.19′ N, Longitude 095°20.07′ W (NAD 1983). (vi) The Freeport LNG Basin containing all waters shoreward of a line drawn between the eastern point at latitude 28°56′25″ N, 095°18′13″ W, and the western point at 28°56′28″ N, 095°18′31″ W, east towards the jetties. (b) Regulations. (i) Commercial vessels operating at waterfront facilities within these zones; (ii) Commercial vessels transiting directly to or from waterfront facilities within these zones; (iii) Vessels providing direct operational/logistic support to commercial vessels within these zones; (iv) Vessels operated by the appropriate port authority or by facilities located within these zones; and (v) Vessels operated by federal, state, county, or municipal agencies. (2) Other persons or vessels requiring entry into a zone described in this section must request express permission to enter from the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston, or designated representative. The Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston's designated representatives are any personnel granted authority by the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston to receive, evaluate, and issue written security zone entry permits, or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel described in paragraph (b)(4). (3) To request permission as required by these regulations contact “Houston Traffic” via VHF Channels 11/12 or by phone at 281-464-4837. (4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston 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. [COTP Houston-Galveston-02-009, 67 FR 23593, May 5, 2003, as amended by USCG-2009-0501, 75 FR 8493, Feb. 25, 2010; USCG-2008-0124, 75 FR 11002, Mar. 10, 2010; USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38448, July 7, 2014; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44286, July 27, 2015] § 165.815 Ohio River at Louisville, KY; regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area: The waters of the Ohio River from the Clark Memorial (Highway) Bridge at Mile 603.5, downstream to McAlpine Dam at Mile 604.4. (b) The general regulations governing regulated navigation area contained in 33 CFR part 165, subpart B apply. (c) No pleasure or fishing craft shall be operated within the regulated navigation area at any time without prior permission of the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, except in case of emergency and except for passage through McAlpine Lock. [CGD 2-89-04, 55 FR 23203, June 7, 1990. Redesignated by CGD 96-026, 61 FR 33669, June 28, 1996, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020] § 165.817 Arkansas River, Mile 118.2 to 125.4, Little Rock Arkansas—regulated navigation area. (a) Location. The following is a regulated navigation area (RNA): The waters of the Arkansas River between mile 118.2 and mile 125.4. (b) Regulations. Transit of the RNA is limited during periods of high velocity flow, defined as the flow rate of 70,000 cubic feet per second or more at the Murray Lock and Dam at mile 125.4. The flow rate at this location is calculated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a regular and routine basis. This information will be distributed by announcements by Coast Guard Marine Information Broadcasts, publication in Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, and telephone or radio contact with the Lockmaster at Murray Lock and Dam. (c) Transit of the RNA during periods of high velocity flow may only occur under the following conditions: (1) Vessels may not meet or pass in the RNA. (2) No vessel shall anchor, stop, remain or drift without power at any time in the RNA. (3) All vessels shall continually monitor VHF-FM channel 13 on their radiotelephone while in or approaching the RNA. (4) Prior to entering the RNA, downbound vessels shall make a broadcast in the blind on VHF-FM channel 13 announcing their estimated time of departure from Murray Lock and Dam or from the mooring cells at mile 121.5 to ensure there are no upbound vessels within the RNA. If there is upbound traffic within the RNA, the downbound vessel shall not depart until the upbound vessel has passed through the RNA. After departing, vessels will proceed through the RNA, including all drawbridges located therein, without delay. (5) When upbound vessels reach mile 116, they shall make a broadcast in the blind on VHF-FM channel 13 announcing their estimated arrival time at the Rock Island Railroad Bridge at mile 118.2. (6) When a downbound vessel is already in the RNA, an upbound vessel shall adjust its speed so as to avoid a meeting situation in the RNA. (d) Refer to 33 CFR 117.123 for drawbridge operation regulations. [CGD2-90-04, 57 FR 22176, May 27, 1992. Redesignated by CGD 96-026, 61 FR 33669, June 28, 1996] § 165.818 Moving Security Zones, for certain vessels in Freeport Entrance Channel, Freeport, Texas. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (1) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area are permitted to remain moored or anchored if they come within a security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section. A moored or an anchored vessel in a security zone must remain moored or anchored unless it obtains permission from the Captain of the Port to do otherwise. (2) Commercial vessels operating at the waterfront facilities within these zones. (3) Commercial vessel transiting directly to or from waterfront facilities within these zones. (4) Vessels providing direct operational/logistic support to commercial vessels within these zones. (5) Vessels operated by the port authority or by facilities located within these zones. (6) Vessels operated by Federal, State, county, or municipal agencies. (7) All persons and vessels within the moving security zone must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston 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. (8) To request permission as required by these regulations, contact the Sector Houston-Galveston Command Center by telephone at (713) 671-5113. In Freeport, vessels should contact the Captain of the Port's designated on-scene representative for the moving security zone on VHF Channel 16, or by telephone at (979) 233-7551. (c) Certain vessel definition. (d) Informational broadcasts. (e) Authority. [USCG-2008-0125, 75 FR 8490, Feb. 25, 2010] § 165.819 Security Zone; Sabine Bank Channel, Sabine Pass Channel and Sabine-Neches Waterway, TX. (a) Location. (i) Golden Pass LNG, Sabine TX: (ii) Sabine Pass LNG, Cameron Parish, LA: (B) All mooring basin waters shoreward of a line connecting the following points—beginning at the shoreline in position 29°44′23.4″ N, 093°52′10.3″ W; then to a point at 29°44′22.3″ N, 093°52′9.8″ W; then to a point at 29°44′18″ N, 093°52′3.6″ W; then to the shoreline at 29°44′17.4″ N, 093°52′2.3″ W (WGS84). (2) The following areas are designated as moving security zones: All waters of the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur Zone commencing at U.S. territorial waters and extending from the surface to the bottom, channel edge to channel edge on the Sabine Bank and Sabine Pass Channels and shoreline to shoreline on the Sabine-Neches Waterway, 2 miles ahead and 1 mile astern of certain designated vessels while in transit within in the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur zone. Mariners would be notified of designated vessels by Broadcast Notice to Mariners and the presence of escort vessels displaying flashing blue law enforcement lights. (b) Regulations. (i) Commercial vessels operating at waterfront facilities within these zones; (ii) Commercial vessels transiting directly to or from waterfront facilities within these zones; (iii) Vessels providing direct operational or logistical support to commercial vessels within these zones; (iv) Vessels operated by the appropriate port authority or by facilities located within these zones; and (v) Vessels operated by Federal, State, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies. (2) Entry into or remaining in a moving security zone described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section is prohibited for all vessels except: (i) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area. A moored or an anchored vessel in a security zone described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section must remain moored or anchored unless it obtains permission from the Captain of the Port to do otherwise; (ii) Commercial vessels operating at waterfront facilities located within the zone; (iii) Vessels providing direct operational support to commercial vessels within a moving security zone; (iv) Vessels operated by Federal, State, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies. (3) Meeting, crossing or overtaking situations are not permitted within the security zone described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port. (4) Other persons or vessels requiring entry into security zones described in this section must request permission from the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur or designated representative. (5) To request permission to enter a security zone described in this section, contact Vessel Traffic Service Port Arthur on VHF Channel 01A or

65A; by telephone at (409) 719-5070; by fax at (409) 719-5090; or contact the Captain of the Port's designated on-scene patrol vessel on VHF channel 13 or 16. (6) All persons and vessels within a security zone described in this section must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel or other designated representatives. Designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Designated representatives include Federal, State, local and municipal law enforcement agencies. [USCG-2009-0316, 75 FR 65235, Oct. 22, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 1521, Jan. 11, 2011; USCG-2021-0120, 86 FR 43091, Aug. 6, 2021] § 165.820 Security Zone; Ohio River Mile, 34.6 to 35.1, Shippingport, Pennsylvania. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons and vessels desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port, MSU Pittsburgh at telephone number 412-644-5808 or on VHF channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, MSU Pittsburgh or his designated representative. (c) Authority. [COTP Pittsburgh-02-005, 67 FR 40163, June 12, 2002, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020] § 165.821 Ohio River at Cincinnati, OH; regulated navigation area. (a) Location. (b) Activation. (c) Regulations. (2) No vessel shall loiter, anchor, stop, remain or drift without power at any time within the navigation channel of the RNA. (3) All commercial vessels shall continually monitor VHF-FM channel 13 on their radiotelephone while in or approaching the RNA. (4) Between Ohio River miles 464.0 and 466.0, downbound vessels shall make a broadcast in the blind, on VHF-FM channel 13 announcing their estimated time of entering the RNA. [CGD02-95-003, 61 FR 2417, Jan. 26, 1996. Redesignated by CGD 97-023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998; USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020] § 165.822 Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Kanawha River, WV. (a) Safety zones. 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. (c) Regulations. (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] § 165.823 Allegheny River, Monongahela River, and Ohio River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Regulated Navigation Area. (a) Location. (b) Applicability. (1) Law enforcement; (2) Servicing aids to navigation; or (3) Surveying, maintaining, or improving waters within the RNA. (c) Regulations. (2) No vessel shall loiter, anchor, stop, moor, remain or drift in any manner as to impede safe passage of another vessel to any launching ramp, marina, or fleeting area. [USCG-2019-0118, 85 FR 2307, Jan. 15, 2020] § 165.825 Security Zones; Captain of the Port St. Louis, Missouri. (a) Location. (1) Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Station Security Zone, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska (2) Cooper Nuclear Station Security Zone, Brownville, Nebraska (3) Quad Cities Generating Station Security Zone, Cordova, Illinois (4) Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Facility Security Zone, Welch, Minnesota (5) Clinton Power Station Security Zone, Clinton, Illinois (b) Regulations. (2) The Ft. Calhoun and Cooper security zones include a portion of the navigable channel of the Missouri River. All vessels that may safely navigate outside of the channel are prohibited from entering the security zone without the express permission of the Captain of the Port, Upper Mississippi or designated representative. Vessels that are required to use the channel for safe navigation are authorized entry into the zone but must remain within the channel unless expressly authorized by the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi or designated representative. (3) Persons or vessels requiring the permission of the Captain of the Port, Upper Mississippi to enter the security zones must contact the Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River at telephone number 319 524-7511 or on VHF marine channel 16 or Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities at telephone number 309 782-0627 or the Captain of the Port, Upper Mississippi at telephone number 314 539-3091, ext. 3500 in order to seek permission to enter the security zones. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Upper Mississippi or designated representative. (4) Designated representatives are commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. (c) Authority. [COTP St. Louis-02-005, 67 FR 64043, Oct. 17, 2002, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8173, Feb. 13, 2020] § 165.827 Regulated Navigation Area; Galveston Channel, TX. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Vessels may proceed at greater than a minimum safe speed with permission of the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston or a designated representative. (3) To request permission as required by these regulations, contact the Sector Houston-Galveston Command Center by telephone at (713)671-5113. [USCG-2009-0931, 75 FR 47715, Aug. 9, 2010] § 165.830 Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, USCG Heartland District. (a) Regulated Navigation Area. (b) Enforcement and applicability. Federal Register, (2) This section applies to towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges in the RNA. This section does not apply to: (i) Towing vessel operators responsible for barges not carrying CDCs barges, or (ii) Fleet tow boats moving one or more CDC barges within a fleeting area. (c) Definitions. Barge Certain Dangerous Cargo CDC (1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 CFR 173.50. (2) Division 1.5D blasting agents for which a permit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and Special Programs Administration exemption. (3) Division 2.3 “poisonous gas”, as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a “material poisonous by inhalation” as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and that is in a quantity in excess of 1 metric ton per barge. (4) Division 5.1 oxidizing materials for which a permit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and Special Programs Administration exemption. (5) A liquid material that has a primary or subsidiary classification of Division 6.1 “poisonous material” as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a “material poisonous by inhalation”, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 and that is in a bulk packaging, or that is in a quantity in excess of 20 metric tons per barge when not in a bulk packaging. (6) Class 7, “highway route controlled quantity” radioactive material or “fissile material, controlled shipment”, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403. (7) Bulk liquefied chlorine gas and bulk liquefied gas cargo that is flammable and/or toxic and carried under 46 CFR 154.7. (8) The following bulk liquids— (i) Acetone cyanohydrin, (ii) Allyl alcohol, (iii) Chlorosulfonic acid, (iv) Crotonaldehyde, (v) Ethylene chlorohydrin, (vi) Ethylene dibromide, (vii) Methacrylonitrile, (viii) Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid), and (ix) Propylene oxide. CDC barge Downbound USCG Heartland District Fleeting area Fleet tow boat USCG Heartland District CDC Reporting Unit D8 CDCRU Towing vessel Towing vessel operator Upbound (d) Regulations. (1) The towing vessel operator responsible for one or more CDC barges in the RNA must report all the information items specified in table 165.830(f), in paragraph (f) of this section, to the D8 CDCRU: (i) Upon point of entry into the RNA with one or more CDC barges; (ii) Four hours before originating a voyage within the RNA with one or more CDC barges, except if the evolution of making up a tow with a CDC barge will take less than four hours before originating a voyage, and the towing vessel operator did not receive the order to make up a tow with a CDC barge in advance of four hours before originating the voyage with one or more CDC barges, in which case the towing vessel operator shall submit the required report to the D8 CDCRU as soon as possible after receiving orders to make up a tow with one or more CDC barges; (iii) Upon dropping off one or more CDC barges at a fleeting area or facility; (iv) Upon picking up one or more additional CDC barges from a fleeting area or facility; (v) At designated reporting points, set forth in paragraph (e) of this section; (vi) When the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a reporting point varies by 6 hours from the previously reported ETA; (vii) Any significant deviation from previously reported information; (viii) Upon departing the RNA with one or more CDC barges; and (ix) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative. (2) The fleeting area manager responsible for one or more CDC barges in the RNA must report all the information items specified in table 165.830(g), in paragraph (g) of this section, to the D8 CDCRU: (i) Once daily, report all CDC barges within the fleeting area; (ii) Upon moving one or more CDC barges within a fleeting area by a fleet tow boat; (iii) Any significant deviation from previously reported information; and (iv) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative. (3) Reports required by this section may be made by a company representative or dispatcher on behalf of the fleeting area manager. (4) When required, reports under this section must be made either by email at [email protected] (5) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.13 apply to this section. (e) USCG Heartland District Inland River RNA Reporting points. (1) Lower Mississippi River (LMR), between Mile Markers (M): (i) M 235.0-240.0 (Entering & Exiting RNA) (ii) M 338.0-343.0 (iii) M 430.0-435.0 (iv) M 520.0-525.0 (v) M 621.0-626.0 (vi) M 695.0-700.0 (vii) M 772.0-777.0 (viii) M 859.0-864.0 (ix) M 945.0-950.0 (2) Upper Mississippi River (UMR), between Mile Markers (M) and Departing Lock & Dam (L&D), unless otherwise indicated: (i) L&D 3 (ii) L&D 4 (iii) L&D 8 (iv) L&D 11 (v) L&D 14 (vi) L&D 18 (vii) L&D 21 (viii) L&D 25 (ix) Arriving Melvin Price L&D (downbound) (x) Departing Melvin Price L&D (upbound) (xi) M 150.0-145.0 (xii) M 66.0-61.0 (3) Missouri River (MOR), between Mile Markers (M): (i) M 54.0-56.0 (ii) M 115.0-117.0 (iii) M 208.0-210.0 (iv) M 326.0-328.0 (v) M 397.0-399.0 (vi) M 487.0-489.0 (vii) M 572.0-574.0 (viii) M 652.0-654.0 (ix) M 745.0-750.0 (4) Illinois River (ILR), at Mile Marker (M) and Lock & Dam (L&D), as indicated: (i) M 0.0 (ii) Departing New LaGrange L&D (iii) M 140.0 (iv) M 187.2 (Entering & Exiting RNA) (5) Ohio River, between Mile Markers (M) and at Lock & Dam (L&D), as indicated: (i) M 950.0-952.0 (ii) Arriving Smithland L&D (iii) M 826.0-828.0 (iv) M 748.0-750.0 (v) M 673.0-675.0 (vi) M 628.0-630.0 (vii) M 556.0-559.0 (viii) M 511.0-513.0 (ix) Departing Capt Anthony Meldahl L&D (x) Arriving Greenup L&D (upbound) (xi) Departing Greenup L&D (downbound) (xii) Departing Robert C. Byrd L&D (upbound) (xiii) Arriving Robert C. Bryd L&D (downbound) (xiv) Departing Belleville L&D (xv) Departing Hannibal L&D (xvi) Departing Montgomery L&D (6) Allegheny River at Lock & Dam (L&D), as indicated: (i) Departing L&D 4 (upbound) (ii) Arriving L&D 4 (downbound) (7) Monongahela River Departing Lock & Dam (L&D): (i) Grays Landing L&D (ii) L&D 3 (8) Kanawha River, at Lock & Dam (L&D), as indicated: (i) Arriving Winfield L&D (upbound) (ii) Departing Winfield L&D (downbound) (9) Cumberland River, between Mile Markers (M) and Departing Lock & Dam (L&D), unless otherwise indicated: (i) Departing Old Hickory L&D (upbound) (ii) Arriving Old Hickory L&D (downbound) (iii) M 127.0-129.0 (iv) Barkley L&D (10) Tennessee River, between Mile Markers (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D), unless otherwise indicated: (i) Fort Loudon L&D (ii) Watts Bar L&D (iii) Departing Chickamauga L&D (upbound) (iv) Arriving Chickamauga L&D (downbound) (v) Nickajack L&D (vi) Gunterville L&D (vii) General Joe Wheeler L&D (viii) Pickwick Landing L&D (ix) M 122.0-124.0 (x) Kentucky L&D (11) Tennessee-Tombigbee River, between Mile Markers (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D): (i) Lock D (ii) Aberdeen L&D (iii) Aliceville L&D (iv) M 202.0-203.0 (v) Coffeeville L&D (12) Mobile River, at Mile Marker (M): (i) 0.0 (Entering & Exiting RNA) (ii) [Reserved] (13) Black Warrior River, when Departing L&D: (i) Holt L&D (ii) [Reserved] (14) Alabama River, when Departing L&D: (i) Claiborne L&D (ii) Henry L&D (15) McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D), unless otherwise indicated: (i) Chouteau L&D (ii) W.D. Mayo L&D (iii) Ozark-Jeta Taylor L&D (iv) L&D 9 (v) Arriving David D. Terry L&D (upbound) (vi) Departing David D. Terry L&D (downbound) (vii) L&D 2 (16) Red River, between Mile Markers (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D): (i) L.C. Boggs L&D (ii) Lock 3 (iii) M 178.0-180.0 (17) Atchafalaya River, at Mile Marker (M): (i) 55.0 (Entering & Exiting RNA) (ii) [Reserved] (f) Information to be reported to the D8 CDCRU by towing vessel operators. Table 165.830( f 24-hour contact number Name of vessel moving barge(s) Barge(s) name and official number Type, name and amount of CDC onboard Estimated time of departure from fleeting area or facility Name and location of destination of CDC barge (fleeting area or facility), including estimated time of arrival Reporting point Estimated time of arrival (ETA) to next reporting point (If applicable) (1) Upon point of entry into the RNA with a CDC barge X X X X X X X (2) 4 hours before to originating a voyage within the RNA with one or more CDC barges; but see exception in paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of this section X X X X X X X (3) Upon dropping off one or more CDC barges at a fleeting area or facility X X (4) Upon picking up one or more additional CDC barges from a fleeting area or facility X X X (5) At designated reporting points in table 165.830(e) X X ( 1 ( 1 X X (6) When ETA to a reporting point varies by 6 hours from previously reported ETA X ( 1 ( 1 X (7) Any significant deviation from previously reported information (all that apply) X X X X X X X X (8) Upon departing the RNA with a CDC barge(s) X X X (9) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative X X X X X X X X 1 (g) Information to be reported to the D8 CDCRU by fleeting area managers. Table 165.830( g 24-hour contact number Barge(s) name and official number Type, name and amount of CDC onboard Location of CDC barge (fleeting area or facility) (1) Once daily, all CDC barges in a fleeting area X X X X (2) Upon moving one or more CDC barges within a fleeting area by a fleet tow boat X X X (3) Any significant deviation from previously reported information (all that apply) X X X X (4) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative X X X X (h) Alternative reporting. (1) the request is submitted in writing to Commander, USCG Heartland District (m), Hale Boggs Federal Bldg., 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130; and (2) the alternative provides an equivalent level of the reporting that which would be achieved by the Coast Guard with the required check-in points. (i) Deviation from this section is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander, USCG Heartland District or designated representative. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 1625-0105) [CDG08-03-029, 68 FR 57363, Oct. 3, 2003; 68 FR 63988, Nov. 12, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 69959, Dec. 16, 2003; USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015; USCG-2013-0760, 80 FR 79480, Dec. 22, 2015] § 165.834 Safety Zone; Reoccurring Firework Displays near Convention Center on the Mobile River, Mobile, AL. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF CH-16. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Notification. Federal Register (e) Enforcement period. [Doc. No. USCG-2024-0119, 89 FR 54352, July 1, 2024] § 165.835 Security Zone; Port of Mobile, Mobile Ship Channel, Mobile, AL. (a) Definition. Cruise ship (b) Location. (1) Within 100 yards of a cruise ship that is transiting shoreward of the Mobile Sea Buoy (located in approximate position 28°07′50″ N, 88°04′12″ W; NAD 83), and (2) Within 25 yards of a cruise ship that is moored shoreward of the Mobile Sea Buoy. (c) Periods of enforcement. (d) Regulations. (2) While a cruise ship is transiting on the Mobile Ship Channel shoreward of the Mobile Sea Buoy, and while transiting in the Port of Mobile, all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering within 100 yards of a cruise ship. (3) While a cruise ship is moored in the Port of Mobile, all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering within 25 yards of a cruise ship. (4) Persons or vessels that desire to enter into the security zone for the purpose of passing or overtaking a cruise ship that is in transit on the Mobile Ship Channel or in the Port of Mobile must contact the on-scene Coast Guard representative, request permission to conduct such action, and receive authorization from the on-scene Coast Guard representative prior to initiating such action. The on-scene Coast Guard representative may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16. (5) All persons and vessels authorized to enter into this security zone must obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port or designated representative. The Captain of the Port Mobile may be contacted by telephone at (251) 441-5976. The on-scene Coast Guard representative may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16. (6) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Mobile and designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. [COTP Mobile-04-057, 70 FR 20813, Apr. 22, 2005] § 165.836 Security Zone; Escorted Vessels, Mobile, Alabama, Captain of the Port. (a) Definitions. COTP Designated representatives Escorted vessel Escorted vessel Minimum safe speed (1) On a plane; (2) In the process of coming up onto or coming off a plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake or surge. (b) Regulated area. (c) Security zone. (d) Regulations. (2) A vessel may request the permission of the COTP Mobile or a designated representative to enter the security zone described in paragraph (c) of this section. If permitted to enter the security zone, a vessel must proceed at the minimum safe speed and must comply with the orders of the COTP or a designated representative. (e) Notice of security zone. (f) Contact information. [USCG-2008-1013, 73 FR 67107, Nov. 13, 2008, as amended at 74 FR 22102, May 12, 2009] § 165.837 Safety Zone; Invista Inc Facility Docks, Victoria Barge Canal, Victoria, Texas. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Definitions. designated representative (d) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated representative. (3) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. (4) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies. (5) In accordance with the general regulations in 33 CFR part 165.23, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the zone described in paragraph (a) of this section except for support vessels/aircraft and support personnel, or other vessels authorized by the Captain of the Port Corpus Christi or his designated representative. (e) Penalties. [USCG-2009-0797, 75 FR 13436, Mar. 22, 2010] § 165.838 Regulated Navigation Area; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans, LA. (a) Location. (1) The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) from Mile Marker (MM) 22 East of Harvey Locks (EHL), west on the GIWW, including the Michoud Canal and the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC), extending North 1/2 (2) The Harvey Canal, between the Lapalco Boulevard Bridge and the confluence of the Harvey Canal and the Algiers Canal; (3) The Algiers Canal, from the Algiers Lock to the confluence of the Algiers Canal and the Harvey Canal; (4) The GIWW from the confluence of Harvey Canal and Algiers Canal to MM 7.5 West of Harvey Locks (WHL) (b) Definitions. (1) Breakaway means a floating vessel that is adrift and that is not under its own power or the control of a towboat, or secured to its moorings. (2) COTP means the Captain of the Port, New Orleans; (3) Facility (3) Fleet includes one or more tiers of barges. (4) Fleeting or mooring facility means the area along the shoreline at which vessels are or can be moored. (5) Floating vessel means any floating vessel to which 46 U.S.C. Chapter 700 applies. (6) Mooring barge or spar barge means a barge moored to mooring devices or secured to the ground by spuds, and to which other barges may be moored. (7) Mooring device includes a deadman, anchor, pile or other reliable holding apparatus. (8) Navigational structures (9) Person in charge includes any owner, agent, pilot, master, officer, operator, crewmember, supervisor, dispatcher or other person navigating, controlling, directing or otherwise responsible for the movement, action, securing, or security of any vessel, barge, tier, fleet or fleeting or mooring facility subject to the regulations in this section. (10) Tier means barges moored interdependently in rows or groups. (11) Port Coordination Team (12) Tropical Event (c) Enforcement. (2) The provisions of paragraph (d) of this section will be enforced beginning 24 hours in advance of the predicted closure of the West Closure Complex within the HSDRRS (Harvey & Algiers Canals) in the area defined in paragraphs (a)(2) through (4) of this section. (3) If the Coast Guard receives notice of a closure less than 24 hours before closure, the provisions of paragraph (d) of this section will be enforced upon the COTP receiving the notice of predicted closing. (4) In the event that a particularly dangerous storm is predicted, the COTP, in consultation with the Port Coordination Team, may require all floating vessels to evacuate the RNA beginning as early as 72 hours before predicted closure of any navigational structure or upon notice that particularly dangerous storm conditions are approaching, whichever is less. (5) The COTP will notify the maritime community of the enforcement periods for this RNA through Marine Safety Information Bulletins and Safety Broadcast Notices to Mariners. (d) Regulations. (1) Floating vessels may remain in the Harvey and Algiers Canals, provided they are moored sufficiently to prevent a breakaway and meet the minimum mooring requirements and conditions set forth in paragraphs (f) and (g) of this section. (2) Floating vessels may remain in the Michoud Canal at least 1/4 (3) During the period that the RNA is enforced and before closure of the navigational structures, vessels may transit through the RNA en route to a destination outside of the RNA given there is sufficient time to transit prior to the closure of a navigational structure, or they may transit to a facility within the RNA with which they have a prearranged agreement. These vessel movements and time critical decisions will be made by the COTP in consultation with the Port Coordination Team. (4) The COTP may review, on a case-by-case basis, alternatives to minimum mooring requirements and conditions set forth in paragraphs (f) and (g) of this section and may approve a deviation to these requirements and conditions should they provide an equivalent level of safety. (e) Special requirements for facilities. (1) Annual Hurricane Operations Plan. (i) A description of the maximum number of vessels the facility intends to have remaining at any one time during hurricane season. (ii) A detailed plan for any vessel(s) that are intended to be sunk/grounded in place when the RNA is enforced if evacuation is not possible. (iii) A diagram of the waterfront facility and fleeting area. (iv) Name, call sign, official number, and operational status of machinery on board ( i.e. (v) Characteristics for each vessel remaining at the fleeting or mooring facility, as applicable (length, breadth, draft, air draft, gross tonnage, hull type, horsepower, single or twin screw); (vi) Details of mooring arrangements in accordance with mooring requirements and conditions set forth in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this section or COTP case-by-case approved deviations; (vii) Certification by a professional engineer that the mooring arrangements are able to withstand winds of up to 140 mph, a surge water level of eleven feet, a current of four mph and a wave height of three feet within the canal basin in the area defined in paragraph (a)(1) of this section and a surge water level of eight feet, a current of four mph, and a wave height of two and a half feet within the canal basin in the area defined in paragraphs (a)(2) through (4) of this section; (viii) Emergency contact information for the owner/operator, and/or agent of the facility/property. (ix) 24-hour emergency contact information for qualified individuals empowered in writing by the owners/operators to make on-site decisions and authorize expenditures for any required pollution response or salvage. (x) Full insurance disclosure to the COTP. Vessels moored to a facility shall provide insurance information to the facility. (2) Storm Specific Verification Report. http://homeport.uscg.mil/nola. (i) Updated contact information, including names of manned towboat(s) and individuals remaining on the towboat(s). (ii) Number of vessels currently moored and mooring configurations if less than stated in Annual Hurricane Operations Plan. (iii) If the number of vessels exceeds the amount listed in the Annual Hurricane Operations Plan, describe process and timeframe for evacuating vessels to bring total number of vessels into alignment with the Annual Hurricane Operations Plan. (3) The person in charge of a facility shall inspect each mooring wire, chain, line and connecting gear between mooring devices and each wire, line and connecting equipment used to moor each vessel, and each mooring device. Inspections shall be performed according to the following timelines and guidance: (i) Annually between May 1 and June 1 of each calendar year; and (ii) After vessels are added to, withdrawn from, or moved at a facility, each mooring wire, line, and connecting equipment of each barge within each tier affected by that operation; and (iii) At least weekly between June 1 and November 30; and (iv) 72 hrs prior to predicted closure of the navigation structures within this RNA; or within 6 hrs of the predicted closure, if the notice of predicted closure is less than 72 hrs. (4) The person who inspects moorings shall take immediate action to correct any deficiency. (5) Facility records. (i) The time of commencement and termination of each inspection. (ii) The name of each person who makes the inspection. (iii) The identification of each vessel, barge entering or departing the fleeting or mooring facility, along with the following information: (A) Date and time of entry and departure; and (B) The names of any hazardous cargo which the vessel is carrying. (6) The person in charge of a facility shall ensure continuous visual surveillance of all vessels at the facility. (7) The person who observes the vessels shall: (i) Inspect for movements that are unusual for properly secured vessels; and (ii) Take immediate action to correct each deficiency. (f) Mooring requirements. (1) No person may secure a vessel to trees or to other vegetation. (2) No person may allow a vessel to be moored with unraveled or frayed lines or other defective or worn mooring. (3) No person may moor barges side to side unless they are secured to each other from fittings as close to each corner of abutting sides as practicable. (4) No person may moor barges end to end unless they are secured to each other from fittings as close to each corner of abutting ends as practicable. (5) A vessel may be moored to mooring devices if both ends of that vessel are secured to mooring devices. (6) Barges may be moored in tiers if each shoreward barge is secured to mooring devices at each end. (7) A vessel must be secured as near as practicable to each abutting corner by: (i) Three parts of wire rope of at least 1 1/4 (ii) A mooring of natural or synthetic fiber rope that has at least the breaking strength of three parts of 1 1/4 (iii) Fixed rigging that is at least equivalent to three parts of 1 1/4 (8) The person in charge shall ensure that all mooring devices, wires, chains, lines and connecting gear are of sufficient strength and in sufficient number to withstand forces that may be exerted on them by moored vessels/barges. (g) Towboat Requirements. (1) Each facility consisting of eight or more vessels that are not under their own power must be attended by at least one radar-equipped towboat for every 50 vessels. (2) Each towboat required must be: (i) Able to secure any breakaways; (ii) Capable of safely withdrawing or moving any vessel at the fleeting or mooring facility; (iii) Immediately operational; (iv) Radio-equipped; (v) No less than 800 horsepower; (vi) Within 500 yards of the vessels. (3) The person in charge of each towboat required must maintain a continuous guard on the frequency specified by current Federal Communications Commission regulations found in 47 CFR part 83; a continuous watch on the vessels moored at facility; and report any breakaway as soon as possible to the COTP via telephone, radio or other means of rapid communication. (h) Transient vessels will not be permitted to seek safe haven in the RNA except in accordance with a prearranged agreement between the vessel and a facility within the RNA. (i) Penalties. [USCG-2009-0139, 79 FR 21135, Apr. 15, 2014, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019] § 165.839 Safety Zone; Large Cruise Ships; Lower Mississippi River, Southwest Pass Sea Buoy to Mile Marker 96.0, New Orleans, LA. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) For this section the Pilot directing the movement of the large cruise ship under the authority of the master has the authority to allow other vessels to enter the safety zone when necessary. (3) All vessels are prohibited from entering this safety zone unless authorized as follows: (i) Vessels that have made suitable passing or overtaking arrangements with the pilot onboard the large cruise ship may enter into this safety zone in accordance with those agreed upon arrangements. (ii) Moored vessels or vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area may remain in their current moored or anchored position while the large cruise ship transits the area. (iii) Barge Fleets or vessels working a fleet may continue their current operations while the large cruise ship transits the area. (4) Vessels requiring a deviation from this rule must request permission from the Captain of the Port New Orleans. The Captain of the Port New Orleans may be contacted at (504) 365-2210. [USCG-2010-0012, 77 FR 65818, Oct. 31, 2012] § 165.840 Regulated Navigation Area, Gulf of America: Mississippi Canyon Block 20, South of New Orleans, LA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons or vessels requiring deviations from this rule must request permission from the Captain of the Port New Orleans. The Captain of the Port New Orleans may be contacted by telephone at (504) 365-2200. [USCG-2013-0064, 78 FR 59236, Sept. 26, 2013] § 165.842 Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River between mile 38.0 and mile 46.0, Thebes, IL; and between mile 78.0 and mile 81.0, Grand Tower, IL. (a) Location. (b) Effective dates. (c) Regulations. (2) The Captain of the Port (COTP) Ohio Valley may prescribe, for all or specific portions of the safety zones, periods of enforcement and minimum operational requirements necessary to enter, transit through, or stop within the safety zone in order to preserve safe navigation on the Upper Mississippi River during subsurface rock removal operations and clearing of vessel queues following rock removal operations, including, but not limited to, the required use of assist vessels; and restrictions on the following: (i) Tow size; (ii) Tow configuration; (iii) Vessel/barge draft; (iv) Speed; (v) Under keel clearance; (vi) Hours of transit; and (vii) One way traffic. (3) All persons and vessels must comply with any requirement prescribed under paragraph (c)(2) of this section. (4) Persons or vessels may request an exception from any requirement prescribed under paragraph (c)(2) of this section from the COTP Ohio Valley or a designated representative who may be a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard. The COTP Ohio Valley may be contacted by telephone at 1-800-253-7465 or on VHF-FM channel 16. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2013-0907, 79 FR 66626, Nov. 10, 2014] § 165.843 Moving Security Zone; Escorted Vessels; Lower Mississippi River; New Orleans, LA. (a) Definitions. COTP Designated representatives Escorted vessel Minimum safe speed for navigation (i) On a plane; (ii) In the process of coming up, onto or coming off a plane; or (iii) Creating an excessive wake or surge. (b) Regulated area. (c) Security zone. (d) Notice of security zone. (e) Regulations. (2) Vessels may request permission from the Captain of the Port New Orleans through the on-scene Coast Guard or other agency asset to enter the security zone described in paragraph (c) of this section. (i) If permission to enter and transit through the security zone is granted, the vessel shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless required to maintain speed by the Navigation Rules, and must proceed as directed by the COTP or a designated representative. When within the security zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 50 yards of the escorted vessel unless authorized by the Coast Guard. (ii) [Reserved] (f) Contact information. [USCG-2014-0995, 81 FR 8649, Feb. 22, 2016] § 165.844 Safety Zone; Tennessee River, Miles 446.0 to 454.5, Chattanooga, TN. (a) Location. (b) Effective date. (c) Periods of enforcement. (d) Regulations. (2) Persons or vessels desiring entry into or passage through the zone must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or at 1-800-253-7465. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP and designated 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. [USCG-2015-1113, 83 FR 8750, Mar. 1, 2018] § 165.845 Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, mile markers 94 to 97 above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. Federal Register (c) Regulations. (2) Persons and vessels requiring entry into this safety zone must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67 or by telephone at (504) 365-2200. (3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this safety zone must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative. (d) Information broadcasts. [USCG-2018-0372, 83 FR 39883, Aug. 13, 2018] § 165.846 Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. Federal Register (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or a designated representative by telephone at (504) 365-2545 or VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67. Those in the security zone must transit at their slowest speed and comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or a designated representative. (d) Information broadcasts. [USCG-2022-0333, 87 FR 45250, July 28, 2022] § 165.847 Safety Zones; Rocket Launches in the Gulf of America and South Bay, Boca Chica Beach, TX. (a) Location. (1) Safety Zone A consists of all navigable waters of the Gulf of America from the surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at Point 1A: 26°2′36″ N, 097°9′8″ W; thence to Point 2A: 26°3′0″ N, 097°7′0″ W; thence to Point 3A: 26°7′48″ N, 096°56′2.2″ W; thence south following the 12NM line to the Maritime Boundary Line between the United States of America and Mexico; thence west along the Maritime Boundary Line to Point 4A: 25°57′24.2″ N, 097°8′49″ W; thence returning north along the coast to Point 1. The area of Boca Chica Beach shoreward of the Territorial Sea Baseline is not included in this safety zone, however beach access during launches may be restricted by local authorities. (2) Safety Zone B consists of all navigable waters of South Bay, from the surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at Point 1B: 26°2′45″ N, 097°11′6.3″ W; thence to Point 2B: 26°2′45″ N, 097°10′53.4″ W; thence clockwise along the coastline of South Bay until returning back to Point 1B. Figure 1 to Paragraph ( a (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative. (d) Notification of enforcement. Federal Register. (2) The COTP or designated representative will inform the public each time the safety zones are being activated via Broadcast Notice to Mariners on VHF-FM channel 16 and by Marine Safety Information Safety Bulletin (MSIB). The Coast Guard intends to provide this notice at least twenty-four hours before rocket launching activities. (3) Once rocket launching activities have concluded, the COTP or designated representative will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners on VHF-FM channel 16 announcing the safety zones are no longer subject to enforcement. [USCG-2025-0332, 91 FR 24129, May 5, 2026] § 165.848 Security Zones; Vessels Carrying Dangerous Cargo, Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels, Corpus Christi, TX. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative Certain dangerous cargo CDC (c) Regulations. (2) Under the general security zone regulations in subpart D of this part, no vessel or person may approach within 100 yards of a vessel carrying a CDC within the Corpus Christi or La Quinta Ship Channels, unless authorized by the COTP Sector Corpus Christi or his or her designated representative. (3) Persons or vessels desiring to enter or pass through the zone must request permission from the COTP Sector Corpus Christi on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 1-800-874-2143. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with all lawful orders and directions of the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2025-0703, 91 FR 31362] § 165.849 xxx Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 55480, Aug. 28, 2026. USCG Great Lakes District § 165.T09-0082 Safety Zone; Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival and Head of the Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Definitions. (1) “On-scene Representative” means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to monitor a safety zone, permit entry into the zone, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within the zones, and take other actions authorized by the Captain of the Port. (2) “Public vessel” means vessels owned, chartered, or operated by the United States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof. (d) Regulations. (2) The safety zone identified in paragraph (a) of this section is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative. (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative. (4) Additionally, all vessels over 65 feet intending to transit, moor or conduct operations to include loading or discharging of cargo or passengers in the Cuyahoga River while the safety zone is being enforced should request permission from the COTP or his/her designated representative at least 12 hours before the zone is established. (e) Exemption. (f) Waiver. [USCG-2014-0082, 80 FR 51943, Aug. 27, 2015] § 165.901 Great Lakes—regulated navigation areas and safety zones. (a) The following are regulated navigation areas: (1) Lake Huron. (ii) The waters of Lake Huron between Mackinac Island and St. Ignace, Michigan, bounded by a line east from position 45°52′12″ N., 84°43′00″ W.; to Mackinac Island at 45°52′12″ N., 84°39′00″ W.; and a line east from the mainland at 45°53′12″ N., 84°43′30″ W.; to the northern tangent of Mackinac Island at 45°53′12″ N., 84°38′48″ W. (2) Lake Michigan. (ii) The waters of Lake Michigan known as Green Bay from Rock Island Passage or Porte Des Morts Passage north to Escanaba Light at 45°44′48″ N., 087°02′14″ W.; south to the Fox River Entrance at 44°32′22″ N., 088°00′19″ W., to the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal from Sherwood Point Light at 44°53′34″ N., 087°26′00″ W.; to Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Light at 44°47′42″ N., 087°18′48″ W.; and then to the point of beginning. (b) Regulations: (1) In the RNAs under paragraph (a) of this section, the District Commander or respective COTP may issue orders to control vessel traffic for reasons which include but are not limited to: Channel obstructions, winter navigation, unusual weather conditions, or unusual water levels. Prior to issuing these orders, the District Commander or respective COTP will provide advance notice as reasonably practicable under the circumstances. The respective COTP may close and open these regulated navigation areas as ice conditions dictate. (2) Prior to the closing or opening of the regulated navigation areas, the COTP will give interested parties, including both shipping interests and island residents, not less than 72 hours notice of the action. This notice will be given through Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, and press releases to the media (radio, print and television), local COTP will ensure widest dissemination. No vessel may navigate in a regulated navigation area which has been closed by the COTP. The general regulations in 33 CFR 165.13 apply. The District Commander or respective COTP retains the discretion to authorize vessels to operate outside of issued orders. (c) The following are safety zones: (1) Lake Erie. (2) Lake Huron. (d) Enforcement (2) Prior to closing or opening these safety zones, the District Commander or respective COTP will give the public advance notice, not less than 72 hours prior to the closure. This notice will be given through Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, and press releases to the media (radio, print and television), and the local COTP will ensure widest dissemination. The general regulations in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. The District Commander or respective COTP retains the discretion to permit vessels to enter/transit a closed safety zone under certain circumstances. [USCG-2015-0084, 82 FR 37519, Aug. 11, 2017] § 165.902 Safety Zone; Lower Niagara River at Niagara Falls, New York. (a) The following is a safety zone—The United States waters of the Niagara River from the crest of the American and Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, New York to a line drawn across the Niagara River from the downstream side of the mouth of Gill Creek to the upstream end of the breakwater at the mouth of the Welland River. (b) The following is a safety zone—The United States waters of the Lower Niagara River, Niagara Falls, NY from a straight line drawn from position 43°07′10.70″ N., 079°04′02.32″ W. (NAD 83) and 43°07′09.41″ N., 079°04′05.41″ W. (NAD 83) just south of the whirlpool rapids from the east side of the river to the international border of the United States, to a straight line drawn from position 43°06′34.01″ N., 079°03′28.04″ W. (NAD 83) and 43°06′33.52″ N., 079°03′30.42″ W. (NAD 83) at the International Railroad Bridge. [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2015-0492, 82 FR 23516, May 23, 2017] § 165.903 Safety Zones: Cuyahoga River and Old River, Cleveland, OH. (a) Location. (1) From the point where the shoreline intersects longitude 81°42′24.5″ W, which is the southern side of the Norfolk and Southern No. 1 railroad bridge, southeasterly along the shore for six hundred (600) feet to the point where the shoreline intersects longitude 81°42′24.5″ W, which is the Holy Moses Water Taxi Landing at Fado's Restaurant. (2) One hundred (100) feet downriver to one hundred (100) feet upriver from 41 degrees 29′53.5″ N, 81 degrees 42′33.5″ W, which is the knuckle on the north side of the Old River entrance at Ontario Stone. (3) Fifty (50) feet downriver to fifty (50) feet upriver from 41 degrees 29′48.4″ N, 81 degrees 42′44″ W, which is the knuckle adjacent to the Ontario Stone warehouse on the south side of the Old River. (4) From 41 degrees 29′51.1″ N, 81 degrees 42′32.0″ W, which is the corner of Christie's Cabaret pier at Sycamore Slip on the Old River, to fifty (50) feet east of 41 degrees 29′55.1″ N, 81 degrees 42′27.6″ W, which is the north point of the pier at Shooter's Restaurant on the Cuyahoga River. (5) Twenty-five (25) feet downriver to twenty-five (25) feet upriver of 41 degrees 29′48.9″ N, 81 degrees 42′10.7″ W, which is the knuckle toward the downriver corner of the Nautica Stage. (6) Ten (10) feet downriver to ten (10) feet upriver of 41 degrees 29′45.5″ N, 81 degrees 42′9.7″ W, which is the knuckle toward the upriver corner of the Nautica Stage. (7) The fender on the west bank of the river at 41 degrees 29′45.2″ N, 81 degrees 42.10″ W, which is the knuckle at Bascule Bridge (railroad). (8) The two hundred seventy (270) foot section on the east bank of the river between the Columbus Road bridge (41 degrees 29′18.8″ N, 81 degrees 42′02.3W) downriver to the chain link fence at the upriver end of the Commodores Club Marina. (9) Fifty (50) feet downriver of twenty-five (25) feet upriver from 41 degrees 29′24.5″ N, 81 degrees 41′57.2″ W, which is the knuckle at the Upriver Marine fuel pump. (10) Seventy-five (75) feet downriver to seventy-five (75) feet upriver from 41 degrees 29′33.7″ N, 81 degrees 41′57.5″ W. which is the knuckle adjacent to the warehouse at Alpha Precast Products (United Ready Mix). (11) Fifteen (15) feet downriver to fifteen (15) feet upriver from 41 degrees 29′41″ N, 81 degrees 41′38.6″ W, which is the end of the chain link fence between The Club Mega and Shippers C & D. (b) Regulations General rule. (2) Exceptions. (3) Waivers. [COTP Cleveland REG 89-01, 54 FR 9778, Mar. 8, 1989, as amended by CGD 09-95-018, 61 FR 37685, July 19, 1996; USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40059, June 29, 2000; USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001] § 165.904 Lake Michigan at Chicago Harbor & Burnham Park Harbor—Safety and Security Zone. (a) Location. (b) Effective times and dates. (c) Restrictions. (2) Vessels in Burnham Park Harbor at the commencement of the safety and security zone must be moored and remain moored while the safety and security zone is established, unless authorized to get underway by a Coast Guard or U.S. Secret Service official. (3) No person may engage in swimming, snorkeling, or diving within the established safety and security zone, except with the permission of the Captain of the Port or U.S. Secret Service. [CGD09-94-005, 59 FR 45227, Sept. 1, 1994, as amended by USCG-2011-0489, 76 FR 63204, Oct. 12, 2011] § 165.905 USX Superfund Site Safety Zones: St. Louis River. (a) The following areas of the St. Louis River, within the designated boxes of latitude and longitude, are safety zones: (1) Safety Zone North Spirit Lake North Boundary: 46°41′33″ W South Boundary: 46°41′18″ W East Boundary: 92°11′53″ W West Boundary: 92°12′11″ W (2) Safety Zone #2 ( South Spirit Lake North Boundary: 46°40′45″ N South Boundary: 46°40′33″ N East Boundary: 92°11′40″ W West Boundary: 92°12′05″ W (b) Transit of vessels through the waters covered by these zones is prohibited. Swimming (including water skiing or other recreational use of the water which involves a substantial risk of immersion in the water) or taking of fish (including all forms of aquatic animals) from the waters covered by these safety zones is prohibited at all times. [CGD09-95-026, 60 FR 52862, Oct. 11, 1995] § 165.906 Lakeside Yacht Club in Cleveland Harbor, Cleveland, OH—regulated navigation areas. (a) Restricted areas. (1) Restricted area no. 1. (2) Restricted area no. 2. (3) Restricted area no. 3. (4) Restricted area no. 4. (5) Restricted area no. 5. (6) Restricted area no. 6. (b) Restrictions applicable to vessels of certain heights. (1) Less than 41 feet. (2) 41 to 45 feet. (3) 45 to 53 feet. (4) 53 to 63 feet. (5) 63 to 95 feet. (6) 95 feet or more. (c) Clearance procedures. (1) Obtain clearance from the Burke Lakefront Air Traffic Control Tower before navigating through the restricted area(s); (2) Navigate promptly through the area(s) at a safe and practical speed. Navigation at a safe and practical speed includes brief stops at the fueling dock inside restricted area 3 by vessels with masts between 63 and 95 feet in height; and (3) Promptly inform the Burke Lakefront Air Traffic Control Tower after clearing the restricted area(s), or of any difficulty preventing prompt clearance. The Burke Lakefront Air Traffic Control Tower may be contacted on marine radio channel 14, or by telephone at (216) 781-6411 except as noted during the suspended hours listed in paragraph (d) of this section. The radio and telephone will be manned when the instrument guided approach system is being utilized. (4) Clearance may also be obtained for longer periods or for groups of vessels when arranged in advance with Burke Lakefront Airport by any appropriate means of communication, including a prior written agreement. (d) Enforcement of clearance requirements. (1) 11:00 p.m. n Fridays to 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays. (2) 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays to 8:00 a.m. on Sundays. (3) 12:00 midnight Sunday nights to 7:00 a.m. on Mondays. (e) Enforcement. [CGD09-97-002, 64 FR 8006, Feb. 18, 1999] § 165.907 [Reserved] § 165.909 [Reserved] § 165.910 Security Zones; Captain of the Port Lake Michigan. (a) Security zones. (1) Jardine Water Filtration Plant Location. (ii) Regulations. (2) Dresden Nuclear Power Plant. (3) Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant. (4) Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. (5) Hammond Intake Crib. (6) Zion Nuclear Power Plant. (7) 68th Street Water Intake Crib. (8) Dever Water Intake Crib. (9) 79th Street Water Intake Crib. (10) Wilson Avenue Intake Crib. (11) Four Mile Intake Crib. (b) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instruction of the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone but must abide by the restrictions imposed by the Captain of the Port. (3) Persons who would like to transit through a security zone in this section must contact the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan at telephone number (414) 747-7182 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. [CGD09-02-001, 67 FR 53502, Aug. 16, 2002; 67 FR 65041, Oct. 23, 2002, as amended by CGD09-04-020, 69 FR 71709, Dec. 10, 2004; USCG-2011-0489, 76 FR 63204, Oct. 12, 2011; 76 FR 79537, Dec. 22, 2011] § 165.911 Security Zones; Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone. (a) Location. (1) Nine Mile Point and Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants. (2) Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. (3) Moses-Saunders Power Dam. (4) Long Sault Spillway Dam. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons or vessels desiring to transit the area of Ginna Nuclear Power Plant security zones must contact the Captain of Port Eastern Great Lakes at telephone number (716) 843-9570, or on VHF/FM channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. Persons desiring to transit the area of the Nine Mile Point and Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plants, or the Moses-Saunders Power Dam or Long Sault Spillway Dam security zones must contact the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands at telephone number (315) 774-8724 or on VHF/FM channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. [CGD09-02-005, 67 FR 53500, Aug. 16, 2002, as amended by USCG-2010-0821, 75 FR 61100, Oct. 4, 2010; 88 FR 87930, Dec. 20, 2023; USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.912 Security Zone; Lake Erie, Perry, OH. (a) Location: (b) Regulations. (c) Authority. [CGD09-02-006, 67 FR 52611, Aug. 13, 2002] § 165.913 Security Zone; Burke Lakefront Airport, Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (2) Public vessel means a vessel that is owned, chartered, or operated by the United States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof. (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Buffalo or a designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (3) All vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Buffalo or a designated representative to enter, move within, or exit the security zone established in this section when the security zone is enforced. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the security zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain of the Port Buffalo or a designated representative. While within the security zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. (d) Notice of Enforcement or Suspension of Enforcement. Federal Register (e) Exemption. (f) Waiver. (g) Authority. [USCG-2019-0213, 84 FR 38137, Aug. 6, 2019] § 165.914 [Reserved] § 165.915 Security zones; Captain of the Port Detroit. (a) Security zones. (1) Enrico Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Station. (2) Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station. (3) North American International Auto Show, Detroit River, Detroit, MI. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit through either of these security zones, prior to transiting, must contact the Captain of the Port Detroit at telephone number (419) 418-6050, or on VHF/FM channel 16 and request permission. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. [CGD09-02-011, 67 FR 46386, July 15, 2002, as amended by USCG-2013-0034, 79 FR 4079, Jan. 24, 2014] § 165.916 Security Zones; Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone, Lake Michigan. (a) Location. (1) Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant. (2) Point Beach. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number (414) 747-7155 or on VHF-FM Channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. [CGD09-02-007, 67 FR 49578, July 31, 2002, as amended by CGD09-03-277, 69 FR 4242, Jan. 29, 2004] § 165.918 Safety Zones; Recurring Safety Zones in Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes. (a) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within any of the safety zones listed in this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes, or a designated representative. (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes or a designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (3) When a safety zone established by this section is being enforced, all vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes or a designated representative to enter, move within, or exit that safety zone. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes or a designated representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. (b) Suspension of enforcement. (c) Exemption. (d) Waiver. (e) Contacting the Captain of the Port. (f) Notice of enforcement. Table 165.918 [Datum NAD 1983] Event Location Event date (1) Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau Friday Night Fireworks; Mackinaw City, MI All U.S. navigable waters of the Straits of Mackinac within an approximate 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 45°46′35.48″ N, 084°43′16.20″ W Friday nights between late May and Early September. (2) Jordan Valley Freedom Festival Fireworks; East Jordan, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Charlevoix, near the City of East Jordan, within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 45°09′18″ N, 085°07′48″ W This event historically occurs in mid to late June. (3) Grand Marais Splash In; Grand Marais, MI All U.S. navigable waters within the southern portion of West Bay bound within the following coordinates: 46°40′22.08″ N, 085°59′0.12″ W, 46°40′22.08″ N, 85°58′22.08″ W, and 46°40′14.64″ N, 85°58′19.56″ W, with the West Bay shoreline forming the South and West boundaries of the zone This event historically occurs mid to late June. (4) Festivals of Fireworks Celebration Fireworks; St. Ignace, MI All U.S. navigable waters of East Moran Bay within an approximate 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site at the end of the Starline Mill Slip, centered in position: 45°52′24.62″ N, 084°43′18.13″ W On or around July 4th and Saturdays beginning late June to early September. (5) National Cherry Festival Airshow Safety Zone; Traverse City, MI All U.S. navigable waters of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay within a box bounded by the following coordinates: 44°46′51.6″ N, 085°38′15.6″ W, 44°46′23.4″ N, 085°38′22.8″ W, 44°46′30.00″ N, 085°35′42.00″ W, and 44°46′2.34″ N, 085°35′50.4″ W This event historically occurs late June or early July. (6) National Cherry Festival Finale Fireworks; Traverse City, MI All U.S. navigable waters of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 44°46′12″ N, 085°37′06″ W This event historically occurs late June or early July. (7) Canada Day Celebration Fireworks; Sault Sainte Marie, MI All U.S. navigable waters of the St. Marys River within an approximate 1400-foot radius from the fireworks launch site, centered approximately 160 yards north of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Soo Locks North East Pier, at position 46°30′20.40″ N, 084°20′17.64″ W On or around July 1. (8) Marquette Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Marquette, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Marquette Harbor within an approximate 1200-foot radius of the fireworks launch site, centered in position 46°32′23.0″ N, 087°23′13.1″ W On or around July 4th. (9) Munising Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Munising, MI All U.S. navigable waters of South Bay within an approximate 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site at the end of the Munising City Dock, centered in position: 46°24′50.08″ N, 086°39′08.52″ W On or around July 4th. (10) Sault Sainte Marie Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Sault Sainte Marie, MI All U.S. navigable waters of the St. Marys River within an approximate 1000-foot radius around the eastern portion of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Soo Locks North East Pier, centered in position: 46°30′19.66″ N, 084°20′31.61″ W On or around July 4th. (11) Mackinac Island Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Mackinac Island, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Huron within an approximate 750-foot radius of the fireworks launch site, centered approximately 1000 yards west of Round Island Passage Light, at position 45°50′34.92″ N, 084°37′38.16″ W On or around July 4th. (12) Harbor Springs Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Harbor Springs, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Michigan and Harbor Springs Harbor within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°25′30″ N, 084°59′06″ W On or around July 4th. (13) Bay Harbor Yacht Club Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Petoskey, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Michigan and Bay Harbor Lake within the arc of a circle with an approximate 750-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°21′50″ N, 085°01′37″ W On or around July 4th. (14) Petoskey Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Petoskey, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Michigan and Petoskey Harbor, in the vicinity of Bay Front Park, within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 45°22′40″ N, 084°57′30″ W On or around July 4th. (15) Boyne City Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Boyne City, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Charlevoix, in the vicinity of Veterans Park, within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1400-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 45°13′30″ N, 085°01′40″ W On or around July 4th. (16) Alpena Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Alpena, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Huron within an approximate 1000-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located near the end of Mason Street, South of State Avenue, at position 45°02′42″ N, 083°26′48″ W On or around July 4th. (17) Traverse City Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks; Traverse City, MI All U.S. navigable waters of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 44°46′12″ N, 085°37′06″ W On or around July 4th. (18) Charlevoix Venetian Festival Friday Night Fireworks; Charlevoix, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Lake Charlevoix, in the vicinity of Depot Beach, within the arc of a circle with an approximate 1200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°19′08″ N, 085°14′18″ W This event historically occurs in late July. (19) Charlevoix Venetian Saturday Night Fireworks; Charlevoix, MI All U.S. navigable waters of Round Lake within the arc of a circle with an approximate 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°19′03″ N, 085°15′18″ W This event historically occurs in late July. (20) Elk Rapids Harbor Days Fireworks; Elk Rapids, MI All U.S. navigable waters within the arc of a circle with an approximate 750-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 44°54′6.95″ N, 85°25′3.11″ W This event historically occurs in early August. (21) Nautical City Fireworks; Rogers City All U.S. navigable waters within the arc of a circle with an approximate 750-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located near Harbor View Road in position 45°25′04.72″ N, 83°47′51.21″ W Early August. [USCG-2018-0198, 83 FR 18417, Apr. 27, 2018, as amended by USCG-2023-0970, 88 FR 88251, Dec. 21, 2023] § 165.920 Regulated Navigation Area: USCG Station Port Huron, Port Huron, MI, Lake Huron. (a) Location. (b) Special regulations. [CDG09-03-287, 69 FR 23103, Apr. 28, 2004, as amended by USCG-2012-0306, 77 FR 37315, June 21, 2012] § 165.921 Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Illinois Waterway System located within the USCG Great Lakes District. (a) Regulated Navigation Area. (b) Enforcement and applicability. Federal Register, (2) This section applies to towing vessel operators and fleeting area managers responsible for CDC barges in the RNA. This section does not apply to: (i) Towing vessel operators responsible for barges not carrying CDCs barges, or (ii) Fleet tow boats moving one or more CDC barges within a fleeting area. (c) Definitions. Barge Certain Dangerous Cargo CDC (1) Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives as defined in 49 CFR 173.50. (2) Division 1.5D blasting agents for which a permit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and Special Programs Administration exemption. (3) Division 2.3 “poisonous gas”, as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a “material poisonous by inhalation” as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and that is in a quantity in excess of 1 metric ton per barge. (4) Division 5.1 oxidizing materials for which a permit is required under 49 CFR 176.415 or, for which a permit is required as a condition of a Research and Special Programs Administration exemption. (5) A liquid material that has a primary or subsidiary classification of Division 6.1 “poisonous material” as listed in 49 CFR 172.101 that is also a “material poisonous by inhalation”, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8 and that is in a bulk packaging, or that is in a quantity in excess of 20 metric tons per barge when not in a bulk packaging. (6) Class 7, “highway route controlled quantity” radioactive material or “fissile material, controlled shipment”, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403. (7) Bulk liquefied chlorine gas and bulk liquefied gas cargo that is flammable and/or toxic and carried under 46 CFR 154.7. (8) The following bulk liquids— (i) Acetone cyanohydrin, (ii) Allyl alcohol, (iii) Chlorosulfonic acid, (iv) Crotonaldehyde, (v) Ethylene chlorohydrin, (vi) Ethylene dibromide, (vii) Methacrylonitrile, (viii) Oleum (fuming sulfuric acid), and (ix) Propylene Oxide. CDC barge Downbound Fleet tow boat Fleeting area USCG Great Lakes District CDC Reporting Unit (D9 CDCRU) USCG Great Lakes District Towing vessel Towing vessel operator Upbound (d) Regulations. (1) The towing vessel operator responsible for one or more CDC barges in the RNA must report all the information items specified in table 165.921(f), in paragraph (f) of this section, to the D9 CDCRU: (i) Upon point of entry into the RNA with one or more CDC barges; (ii) Four hours before originating a voyage within the RNA with one or more CDC barges, except if the evolution of making up a tow with a CDC barge will take less than 4 hours before originating a voyage, and the towing vessel operator did not receive the order to make up a tow with a CDC barge in advance of 4 hours before originating the voyage with one or more CDC barges, in which case the towing vessel operator shall submit the required report to the D9 CDCRU as soon as possible after receiving orders to make up a tow with one or more CDC barges; (iii) Upon dropping off one or more CDC barges at a fleeting area or facility; (iv) Upon picking up one or more additional CDC barges from a fleeting area or facility; (v) At designated reporting points, set forth in paragraph of this section; (vi) When the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to a reporting point varies by 6 hours from the previously reported ETA; (vii) Any significant deviation from previously reported information; (viii) Upon departing the RNA with one or more CDC barges; and (ix) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative. (2) The fleeting area manager responsible for one or more CDC barges in the RNA must report all the information items specified in table 165.921(g), in paragraph (g) of this section, to the D9 CDCRU: (i) Once daily, report all CDC barges within the fleeting area; (ii) Upon moving one or more CDC barges within a fleeting area by a fleet tow boat; (iii) Any significant deviation from previously reported information; and (iv) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative. (3) Reports required by this section may be made by a company representative or dispatcher on behalf of the fleeting area manager. (4) When required, reports under this section must be made either by email at [email protected] (5) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.13 apply to this section. (e) USCG Great Lakes District Illinois Waterway System RNA Reporting points. (1) Illinois River (ILR) Upbound, at Mile Markers (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D)— (i) M 187.2 (Southern Boundary MSU Chicago AOR), (ii) M 303.5 Junction of Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal and Calumet-Sag Channel, (iii) M 326.4 Thomas S. O'Brien L&D, Calumet River, (iv) M 333.5 Confluence of Calumet River and Lake Michigan, and (v) M 326.7 Chicago L&D, Chicago River. (2) Illinois River (ILR) Downbound Reporting Points, at Mile Markers (M) and when Departing Lock & Dam (L&D)— (i) M 326.7 Chicago L&D, Chicago River, (ii) M 333.5 Confluence of Calumet River and Lake Michigan, (iii) M 326.4 Thomas S. O'Brien L&D, Calumet River, (iv) M 303.5 Junction of Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal and Calumet-Sag Channel, and (v) M 187.2 (Southern Boundary MSU Chicago AOR). (f) Information to be reported to the D9 CDCRU by towing vessel operators. Table 165.921( f 24-hour Name of Barge(s) Type, name Estimated Name and location of destination of CDC barge (fleeting area or facility), including estimated time of arrival Reporting Estimated time of arrival (ETA) to next reporting point (If applicable) (1) Upon point of entry into the RNA with a CDC barge X X X X X X X (2) 4 hours before originating a voyage within the RNA with one or more CDC barges; but see exception in paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of this section X X X X X X X (3) Upon dropping off one or more CDC barges at a fleeting area or facility X X (4) Upon picking up one or more additional CDC barges from a fleeting area or facility X X X (5) At designated reporting points in 165.921(e) X X ( 1 ( 1 X X (6) When ETA to a reporting point varies by 6 hours from previously reported ETA X ( 1 ( 1 X (7) Any significant deviation from previously reported information (all that apply) X X X X X X X X (8) Upon departing the RNA with a CDC barge (s) X X X (9) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative X X X X X X X X 1 (g) Information to be reported to the D9 CDCRU by fleeting area managers. Table 165.921( g 24-hour contact number Barge(s) name and official number Type, name and amount of CDC onboard Location of CDC barge (fleeting area or facility) (1) Once daily, all CDC barges in a fleeting area X X X X (2) Upon moving one or more CDC barges within a fleeting area by a fleet tow boat X X X (3) Any significant deviation from previously reported information (all that apply) X X X X (4) When directed by the District Commander or designated representative X X X X (h) Alternative reporting. (1) The request is submitted in writing to Commander, USCG Great Lakes District (m), 1240 E. Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44199-2060; and (2) The alternative provides an equivalent level of the reporting that which would be achieved by the Coast Guard with the required check-in points. (i) Deviation from this section is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander, USCG Great Lakes District or designated representative. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB control number 1625-1505) [CDG09-03-241, 68 FR 57622, Oct. 6, 2003, as amended by USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015; USCG-2013-0849, 80 FR 81189, Dec. 29, 2015] § 165.923 Regulated Navigation Area, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL. (a) Regulated navigation area and regulations. (2)(i) The general regulations contained in § 165.13 apply. (ii) Vessels that comply with the following restrictions are permitted to transit the RNA: (A) Vessels must be greater than 20 feet in length. (B) Vessels must not be a personal or human powered watercraft ( i.e., (C) Vessels engaged in commercial service, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101, may not pass (meet or overtake) in the RNA and must make a SECURITÉ call when approaching the RNA to announce intentions and work out passing arrangements. (D) Commercial tows transiting the RNA must use wire rope or appropriate alternatives to ensure electrical connectivity between all segments of the tow. (E) All vessels are prohibited from loitering in the RNA. (F) Vessels may enter the RNA for the sole purpose of transiting to the other side and must maintain headway throughout the transit. All vessels and persons are prohibited from dredging, laying cable, dragging, fishing, conducting salvage operations, or any other activity, which could disturb the bottom of the RNA. (G) Except for law enforcement and emergency response personnel, all personnel on vessels transiting the RNA should remain inside the cabin, or as inboard as practicable. If personnel must be on open decks, they must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. (H) Vessels may not moor or lay up on the right or left descending banks of the RNA. (I) Towboats may not make or break tows if any portion of the towboat or tow is located in the RNA. (J) Persons onboard any vessel transiting the RNA in accordance with this rule or otherwise are advised they do so at their own risk. (K) All vessels transiting the RNA are required to transit at a no wake speed but still maintain bare steerageway. (L)( 1 ( 2 ( 3 ( 4 ( 5 (b) Definitions. Designated representative On-scene representative Vessel (c) Compliance. (d) Waiver. [USCG-2017-1095, 83 FR 34045, July 19, 2018, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.927 Safety Zone; St. Louis River, Duluth/Interlake Tar Remediation Site, Duluth, MN. (a) Location: (b) Regulations. (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port Duluth or his designated on-scene representative. (3) The “designated on-scene representative” of the Captain of the Port is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf. The on-scene representative of the Captain of the Port will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. The Captain of the Port or his designated on-scene representative may be contacted by calling Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Duluth at (218) 720-5286. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port Duluth to obtain permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone shall comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port Duluth or his on-scene representative. [CGD09-06-122, 71 FR 66112, Nov. 13, 2006] § 165.928 Security Zone; Mackinac Bridge, Straits of Mackinac, Michigan. (a) Definitions. (1) Designated Representative (2) Federal Law Enforcement Officer (3) Navigable waters of the United States (4) Public vessel (5) Michigan Law Enforcement Officer (b) Security zone. (c) Obtaining permission to enter or move within, the security zone: (d) Regulations. (e) Enforcement. (f) Exemption. (g) Waiver. (h) Enforcement period. [CGD09-06-019, 71 FR 45389, Aug. 9, 2006, as amended by USCG-2023-0970, 88 FR 88251, Dec. 21, 2023] § 165.929 Safety Zones; annual events requiring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone. (a) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in § 165.23. (2) All vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative to enter, move within, or exit a safety zone established in this section when the safety zone is enforced. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter one of the safety zones listed in this section must obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. (3) The enforcement dates and times for each of the safety zones listed in Tables 1 through 4 of this section are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same, or nearly the same, as stated in Tables 1 through 4 of this section. In the event of a change, the COTP Lake Michigan will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Public Vessel (3) Rain date (c) Suspension of enforcement. (d) Exemption. (e) Waiver. Table 1 to § 165.929—Safety Zones in the State of Illinois Event Location 1 Enforcement date 2 (1) Cochrane Cup Blue Island, IL. All waters of the Calumet Saganashkee Channel from the South Halstead Street Bridge at 41°39.442′ N, 087°38.474′ W; to the Crawford Avenue Bridge at 41°39.078′ N, 087°43.127′ W; and the Little Calumet River from the Ashland Avenue Bridge at 41°39.098′ N, 087°39.626′ W; to the junction of the Calumet Saganashkee Channel at 41°39.373′ N, 087°39.026′ W 1 day—The first Saturday of May; 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2) Thunder on the Fox Elgin, IL. All waters of the Fox River from the Kimball Street Bridge, located at approximate position 42°02.499′ N, 088°17.367′ W, then 1,250 yards north to a line crossing the river perpendicularly running through position 42°03.101′ N, 088°17.461′ W 3 days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the third weekend in June; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. (3) Start of the Chicago to Mackinac Race Chicago, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of the Chicago Harbor Entrance at Chicago, IL, within a rectangle that is bounded by a line drawn from 41°53.251 N, 087°35.393 W; then east to 41°53.251 N, 087°34.352 W; then south to 41°52.459 N, 087°34.364 W; then west to 41°52.459 N, 087°35.393 W; then north back to the point of origin 2 days—Either the third or fourth weekend of June; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. (4) Taste of Chicago Fireworks Chicago, IL. All waters of Monroe Harbor and Lake Michigan bounded by a line drawn from 41°53.380′ N, 087°35.978′ W; then southeast to 41°53.247′ N, 087°35.434′ W; then south to 41°52.809′ N, 087°35.434′ W; then southwest to 41°52.453′ N, 087°36.611′ W; then north to 41°53.247′ N, 087°36.573′ W; then northeast returning to the point of origin 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (5) Evanston Fourth of July Fireworks Evanston, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of Centennial Park Beach, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°02.933′ N, 087°40.350′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (6) Glencoe Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks Glencoe, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of Lake Front Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from a barge in position 42°08.404′ N, 087°44.930′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (7) Lakeshore Country Club Independence Day Fireworks Glencoe, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 600-foot radius from a center point fireworks launch site in approximate position 42°09.130′ N, 087°45.530′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (8) Joliet Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Joliet, IL. All waters of the Des Plains River, at mile 288, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°31.522′ N, 088°05.244′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (9) Shore Acres Country Club Independence Day Fireworks Lake Bluff, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 600-foot radius from approximate position 42°17.847′ N, 087°49.837′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (10) Independence Day Fireworks Wilmette, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan and the North Shore Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located at approximate center position 42°04.674′ N, 087°40.856′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. (11) Joliet Waterway Daze Fireworks Joliet, IL. All waters of the Des Plaines River, at mile 287.5, within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°31.250′ N, 088°05.283′ W 2 days—Friday and Saturday of the third weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day. (12) Chicago Venetian Night Fireworks Chicago, IL. All waters of Monroe Harbor and all waters of Lake Michigan bounded by a line drawn from 41°53.050′ N, 087°36.600′ W; then east to 41°53.050′ N, 087°36.350′ W; then south to 41°52.450′ N, 087°36.350′ W; then west to 41°52.450′ N, 087°36.617′ W; then north returning to the point of origin 1 day—Saturday of the last weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (13) Chicago Match Cup Race Chicago, IL. All waters of Chicago Harbor in the vicinity of Navy Pier and the Chicago Harbor break wall bounded by coordinates beginning at 41°53.617′ N, 087°35.433′ W; then south to 41°53.400′ N, 087°35.433′ W; then west to 41°53.400′ N, 087°35.917′ W; then north to 41°53.617′ N, 087°35.917′ W; then back to point of origin 6 days—During the first two weeks of August; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (14) Ottawa Riverfest Fireworks Ottawa, IL. All waters of the Illinois River, at mile 239.7, within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°20.483′ N, 088°51.333′ W 1 day—The first Sunday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (15) North Point Marina Venetian Festival Fireworks Winthrop Harbor, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°28.917′ N, 087°47.933′ W 1 day—The second Saturday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (16) Chicago Air and Water Show Chicago, IL. All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan and Chicago Harbor bounded by a line drawn from 41°55.900′ N at the shoreline, then east to 41°55.900′ N, 087°37.200′ W, then southeast to 41°54.000′ N, 087°36.000′ W, then southwestward to the northeast corner of the Jardine Water Filtration Plant, then due west to the shore 4 days—Mid-August; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (17) Fireworks Display Winnetka, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from a center point barge located in approximate position 42°06.402′ N, 087°43.115′ W 1 day—Third Saturday of August; 9:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (18) Venetian Night Parade Chicago, IL. All waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of Navy Pier, bounded by coordinates beginning at 41°53.771′ N, 087°35.815′ W; and then south to 41°53.367′ N, 087°35.814′ W; then west to 41°53.363′ N, 087°36.587′ W; then north to 41°53.770′ N, 087°36.601′ W; then east back to the point of origin 1 day—Last Saturday of August; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (19) Corn Festival Fireworks Morris, IL. All waters of the Illinois River within a 560-foot radius from approximate launch position at 41°21.173′ N, 088°25.101′ W 1 day—The first Saturday of October; 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. (20) Magnificent Mile Fireworks Display Chicago, IL. All waters and adjacent shoreline of the Chicago River bounded by the arc of the circle with a 210-foot radius from the fireworks launch site with its center in approximate position of 41°53.350′ N, 087°37.400′ W 1 day—The third weekend in November; sunset to termination of display. (21) New Year's Eve Fireworks Chicago, IL. All waters of Monroe Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in approximate position 41°52.683′ N, 087°36.617′ W 1 day—December 31; 11 p.m. to January 1 at 1 a.m. 1 2 Table 2 to § 165.929—Safety Zones in the State of Indiana Event Location 1 Enforcement date and time 2 (1) Gary Air and Water Show Gary, IN. All waters of Lake Michigan bounded by a line drawn from 41°37.217′ N, 087°16.763′ W; then east along the shoreline to 41°37.413′ N, 087°13.822′ W; then north to 41°38.017′ N, 087°13.877′ W; then southwest to 41°37.805′ N, 087°16.767′ W; then south returning to the point of origin 5 days—During the first two weeks of July; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (2) Town of Dune Acres Independence Day Fireworks Dune Acres, IN. All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 700-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°39.303′ N, 087°05.239′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (3) Gary Fourth of July Fireworks Gary, IN. All waters of Lake Michigan, approximately 2.5 miles east of Gary Harbor, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°37.322′ N, 087°14.509′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (4) Town of Porter Fireworks Display Porter, IN. All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in center position 41°39.927′ N, 087°03.933′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (5) Michigan City Summerfest Fireworks Michigan City, IN. All waters of Michigan City Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°43.700′ N, 086°54.617′ W 1 day—Sunday of the second complete weekend of July; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (6) Hammond Marina Venetian Night Fireworks Hammond, IN. All waters of Hammond Marina and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°41.883′ N, 087°30.717′ W 1 day—The first Saturday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (7) Super Boat Grand Prix Michigan City, IN. All waters of Lake Michigan bounded by a rectangle drawn from 41°43.655′ N, 086°54.550′ W; then northeast to 41°44.808′ N, 086°51.293′ W, then northwest to 41°45.195′ N, 086°51.757′ W; then southwest to 41°44.063′ N, 086°54.873′ W; then southeast returning to the point of origin 1 day—The first Sunday of August; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date: The first Saturday of August; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 2 Table 3 to § 165.929—Safety Zones in the State of Michigan Event Location 1 Enforcement date and time 2 (1) Michigan Aerospace Challenge Sport Rocket Launch Muskegon, MI. All waters of Muskegon Lake, near the West Michigan Dock and Market Corp facility, within the arc of a circle with a 1,500-yard radius from the rocket launch site located in position 43°14.018′ N, 086°15.585′ W 1 day—The last Saturday of April; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2) Tulip Time Festival Fireworks Holland, MI. All waters of Lake Macatawa, near Kollen Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in approximate center position 42°47.496′ N, 086°07.348′ W 1 day—The first Saturday of May; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rain date: The first Friday of May; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (3) Spring Lake Heritage Festival Fireworks Spring Lake, MI. All waters of the Grand River within the arc of a circle with a 700-foot radius from a barge in center position 43°04.375′ N, 086°12.401′ W 1 day—The third Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (4) Elberta Solstice Festival Elberta, MI. All waters of Betsie Lake within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in approximate center position 44°37.607′ N, 086°13.977′ W 1 day—The last Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (5) World War II Beach Invasion Re-enactment St. Joseph, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of Tiscornia Park in St. Joseph, MI beginning at 42°06.918′ N, 086°29.421′ W; then west/northwest along the north breakwater to 42°06.980′ N, 086°29.682′ W; then northwest 100 yards to 42°07.018′ N, 086°29.728′ W; then northeast 2,243 yards to 42°07.831′ N, 086°28.721′ W; then southeast to the shoreline at 42°07.646′ N, 086°28.457′ W; then southwest along the shoreline to the point of origin 1 day—The last Saturday of June; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (6) Frankfort Independence Day Fireworks Frankfort, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Frankfort Harbor, bounded by a line drawn from 44°38.100′ N, 086°14.826′ W; then south to 44°37.613′ N, 086°14.802′ W; then west to 44°37.613′ N, 086°15.263′ W; then north to 44°38.094′ N, 086°15.263′ W; then east returning to the point of origin 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (7) Grand Haven Jaycees Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Grand Haven, MI. All waters of the Grand River within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on the west bank of the Grand River in position 43°3.908′ N, 086°14.240′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (8) Celebration Freedom Fireworks Holland, MI. All waters of Lake Macatawa in the vicinity of Kollen Park within the arc of a circle with a 2,000-foot radius of a center launch position at 42°47.440′ N, 086°07.621′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (9) Van Andel Fireworks Show Holland, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and the Holland Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in approximate position 42°46.351′ N, 086°12.710′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (10) Freedom Festival Fireworks Ludington, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Ludington Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°57.171′ N, 086°27.718′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (11) Manistee Independence Day Fireworks Manistee, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of the First Street Beach, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°14.854′ N, 086°20.757′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (12) City of Menominee 4th of July Celebration Fireworks Menominee, MI. All waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Menominee Marina, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from a center position at 45°06.417′ N, 087°36.024′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (13) White Lake Independence Day Fireworks Montague, MI. All waters of White Lake within the arc of a circle with an 800-foot radius from a center position at 43°24.621′ N, 086°21.463′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (14) Muskegon Summer Celebration July Fourth Fireworks Muskegon, MI. All waters of Muskegon Lake, in the vicinity of Hartshorn Municipal Marina, within the arc of a circle with a 700-foot radius from a center position at 43°14.039′ N, 086°15.793′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (15) New Buffalo Business Association Fireworks New Buffalo, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°48.153′ N, 086°44.823′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. (16) Pentwater July Third Fireworks Pentwater, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and the Pentwater Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°46.942′ N, 086°26.625′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (17) Saugatuck Independence Day Fireworks Saugatuck, MI. All waters of Kalamazoo Lake within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in center position 42°39.074′ N, 086°12.285′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (18) South Haven Fourth of July Fireworks South Haven, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and the Black River within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in center position 42°24.125′ N, 086°17.179′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (19) St. Joseph Fourth of July Fireworks St. Joseph, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 42°06.867′ N, 086°29.463′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (20) Venetian Festival Fireworks St. Joseph, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, near the east end of the south pier, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°06.800′ N, 086°29.250′ W 1 day—Saturday of the third complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (21) Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Fireworks Grand Haven, MI. All waters of the Grand River within the arc of a circle with an 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on the west bank of the Grand River in position 43°03.907′ N, 086°14.247′ W 1 day—The last week of July or the first week of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (22) Saugatuck Venetian Night Fireworks Saugatuck, MI. All waters of Kalamazoo Lake within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 42°39.073′ N, 086°12.285′ W 1 day—The last Saturday of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (23) Waterfront Festival Fireworks Menominee, MI. All waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Menominee Marina, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from a center position at 45°06.447′ N, 087°35.991′ W 1 day—On or around August 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (24) New Buffalo Ship and Shore Fireworks New Buffalo, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°48.150′ N, 086°44.817′ W 1 day—On or around August 10; 9:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. (25) Pentwater Homecoming Fireworks Pentwater, MI. All waters of Lake Michigan and the Pentwater Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°46.942′ N, 086°26.633′ W 1 day—The Saturday following the second Thursday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. 1 2 Table 4 to § 165.929—Safety Zones in the State of Wisconsin Event Location 1 Enforcement date 2 (1) Fireworks at Pier Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI. All waters of Milwaukee Harbor, including Lakeshore Inlet and the marina at Pier Wisconsin, within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from the fireworks launch site on Pier Wisconsin located at approximate position 43°02.178′ N, 087°53.625′ W Dates and times will be issued by Notice of Enforcement and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (2) Events at Lakeshore State Park and/or Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan within Milwaukee Harbor, including the Harbor Island Lagoon, enclosed by a line connecting the following points: 43°02.000′ N, 087°53.883′ W; then south to 43°01.733′ N, 087°53.883′ W; then east to 43°01.733′ N, 087°53.417′ W; then north to 43°02.000′ N, 087°53.417′ W; then west to the point of origin Dates and times will be issued by Notice of Enforcement and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (3) Operations at Marinette Marine Marinette, WI. All waters of the Menominee River between the Highway 41 Bridge and the Ogden Street Bridge from coordinates: 45°06.186′ N, 087°37.592′ W; then southeast to 45°05.760′ N, 087°35.883′ W Dates and times will be issued by Notice of Enforcement and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (4) Public Fireworks Display Green Bay, WI. All waters of the Fox River in the vicinity of the Main Street and Walnut Street Bridge within an area bounded by the following coordinates; 44°31.211′ N, 088°00.833′ W; then southwest along the river bank to 44°30.944′ N, 088°01.159′ W; then southeast to 44°30.890′ N, 088°01.016′ W; then northeast along the river bank to 44°31.074′ N, 088°00.866′ W; then northwest returning to the point of origin 1 day—On or around March 15; 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (5) St. Patrick's Day Fireworks Manitowoc, WI. All waters of the Manitowoc River within the arc of a circle with a 250-foot radius from a center point launch position at 44°05.492′ N, 087°39.332′ W 1 day—The third Saturday of March; 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (6) Rockets for Schools Rocket Launch Sheboygan, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor, near the Sheboygan South Pier, within the arc of a circle with a 1,500-yard radius from the rocket launch site located with its center in position 43°44.914′ N, 087°41.869′ W 1 day—The first Saturday of May; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7) Celebrate De Pere Fireworks De Pere, WI. All waters of the Fox River, near Voyageur Park, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°27.167′ N, 088°03.833′ W 1 day—The Saturday or Sunday before Memorial Day; 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (8) International Bayfest Green Bay, WI. All waters of the Fox River, near the Western Lime Company 1.13 miles above the head of the Fox River, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°31.408′ N, 088°00.710′ W 1 day—The second Friday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (9) Sheboygan Harborfest Fireworks Sheboygan, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°44.914′ N, 087°41.897′ W 1 day—On or around June 15; 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. (10) Harborfest Music and Family Festival Racine, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Racine Harbor, near the Racine Launch Basin Entrance Light, within the arc of a circle with a 200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°43.722′ N, 087°46.673′ W 2 days—Friday and Saturday of the third complete weekend of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day. (11) Ephraim Fireworks Ephraim, WI. All waters of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 750-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°09.304′ N, 087°10.844′ W 1 day—The third Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (12) Olde Ellison Bay Days Fireworks Ellison Bay, WI. All waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Ellison Bay Wisconsin, within the arc of a circle with a 400-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in approximate center position 45°15.595′ N, 087°05.043′ W 1 day—The fourth Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (13) Fish Creek Independence Fish Creek, WI. All waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Fish Creek Harbor, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°07.867′ N, 087°14.617′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (14) Gills Rock Fireworks Gills Rock, WI. All waters of Green Bay near Gills Rock, WI within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch vessel in approximate position at 45°17.470′ N, 087°01.728′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (15) Fire over the Fox Fireworks Green Bay, WI. All waters of the Fox River including the mouth of the East River from the Canadian National Railroad Bridge in approximate position 44°31.467′ N, 088°00.633′ W then southwest to the Main St. Bridge in approximate position 44°31.102′ N, 088°00.963′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (16) Kenosha Independence Day Fireworks Kenosha, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Kenosha Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°35.283′ N, 087°48.450′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (17) Holiday Celebration Fireworks Kewaunee, WI. All waters of Kewaunee Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°27.481′ N, 087°29.735′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (18) Manitowoc Independence Day Fireworks Manitowoc, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Manitowoc Harbor, in the vicinity of south breakwater, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°05.395′ N, 087°38.751′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (19) Marinette Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks Marinette, WI. All waters of the Menominee River, in the vicinity of Stephenson Island, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in center position 45°6.232′ N, 087°37.757′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (20) City of Menasha 4th of July Fireworks Menasha, WI. All waters of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River within the arc of a circle with an 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in center position 44°12.017′ N, 088°25.904′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (21) U.S. Bank Fireworks Milwaukee, WI. All waters and adjacent shoreline of Milwaukee Harbor, in the vicinity of Veteran's Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1,200-foot radius from the center of the fireworks launch site which is located on a barge in approximate position 43°02.362′ N, 087°53.485′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (22) Neenah Fireworks Neenah, WI. All waters of Lake Winnebago within a 700-foot radius of an approximate launch position at 44°11.126′ N, 088°26.941′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 8:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (23) Fourthfest of Greater Racine Fireworks Racine, WI. All waters of Racine Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from a center point position at 42°44.259′ N, 087°46.635′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (24) Sheboygan Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks Sheboygan, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor, in the vicinity of the south pier, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°44.917′ N, 087°41.850′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (25) Sturgeon Bay Independence Day Fireworks Sturgeon Bay, WI. All waters of Sturgeon Bay, in the vicinity of Sunset Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 44°50.562′ N, 087°23.411′ W 1 day—On or around July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (26) Annual Trout Festival Fireworks Kewaunee, WI. All waters of Kewaunee Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°27.493′ N, 087°29.750′ W 1 day—Friday of the second complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (27) Marinette Logging and Heritage Festival Fireworks Marinette, WI. All waters of the Menominee River, in the vicinity of Stephenson Island, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 45°06.232′ N, 087°37.757′ W 1 day—On or around July 13; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (28) Bay View Lions Club South Shore Frolics Fireworks Milwaukee, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee Harbor, in the vicinity of South Shore Yacht Club, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 42°59.658′ N, 087°52.808′ W 3 days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the second or third weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day. (29) Milwaukee Air And Water Showe Milwaukee, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of McKinley Park and Bradford Beach located within an area that is approximately 5,000 yards by 1,500 yards. The area will be bounded by the points beginning at 43°02.455′ N, 087°52.880′ W; then southeast to 43°02.230′ N, 087°52.061′ W; then northeast to 43°04.451′ N, 087°50.503′ W; then northwest to 43°04.738′ N, 087°51.445′ W; then southwest to 43°02.848′ N, 087°52.772′ W; then returning to the point of origin 4 days—Third weekend in July; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (30) Port Washington Fish Day Fireworks Port Washington, WI. All waters of Port Washington Harbor and Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of the WE Energies coal dock, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°23.117′ N, 087°51.900′ W 1 day—The third Saturday of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (31) Miesfeld's Lakeshore Weekend Fireworks Sheboygan, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor within an 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located at the south pier in approximate position 43°44.917′ N, 087°41.967′ W 1 day—On or around July 29; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (32) EAA Airventure Oshkosh, WI. All waters of Lake Winnebago in the vicinity of Willow Harbor within an area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates: Beginning at 43°56.822′ N, 088°29.904′ W; then north approximately 5,100 feet to 43°57.653′ N, 088°29.904′ W, then east approximately 2,300 feet to 43°57.653′ N, 088°29.374′ W; then south to shore at 43°56.933′ N, 088°29.374′ W; then southwest along the shoreline to 43°56.822′ N, 088°29.564′ W; then west returning to the point of origin 7 days—The last complete week of July, beginning Monday and ending Sunday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. (33) Roma Lodge Italian Festival Fireworks Racine, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Racine Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°44.067′ N, 087°46.333′ W 2 days—Friday and Saturday of the last complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (34) Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival Fireworks Port Washington, WI. All waters of Port Washington Harbor and Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of the WE Energies coal dock, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°23.117′ N, 087°51.900′ W 1 day—Saturday of the last complete weekend of July or the second weekend of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (35) Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club Evening on the Bay Fireworks Sturgeon Bay, WI. All waters of Sturgeon Bay within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in approximate position 44°49.297′ N, 087°21.447′ W 1 day—The first Saturday of August; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (36) Algoma Shanty Days Fireworks Algoma, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Algoma Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in a center position of 44°36.400′ N, 087°25.900′ W 1 day—Sunday of the second complete weekend of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (37) Sister Bay Marinafest Fireworks Sister Bay, WI. All waters of Sister Bay within an 800-foot radius of the launch vessel in approximate position 45°11.585′ N, 087°07.392′ W 1 day—On or around September 3 and 4; 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. (38) ISAF Nations Cup Grand Final Fireworks Display Sheboygan, WI. All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor, in the vicinity of the south pier in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, within a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on land in position 43°44.917′ N, 087°41.850′ W 1 day—On or around September 13; 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (39) Downtown Milwaukee Fireworks Milwaukee, WI. All waters of the Milwaukee River in the vicinity of the State Street Bridge within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from a center point fireworks launch site in approximate position 43°02.559′ N, 087°54.749′ W 1 day—The third Thursday of November; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1 2 [USCG-2020-0125, 85 FR 33555, June 2, 2020, as amended by USCG-2025-0270, 90 FR 27240, June 26, 2025] § 165.930 Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL. (a) Location. (1) Des Plaines River. (2) Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. (3) South Branch Chicago River. (4) Chicago River (Main Branch). (5) North Branch Chicago River. (6) Calumet-Saganashkee Channel. (b) Effective period. (c) Enforcement. (2) The safety zone established by this section will be enforced, pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this section, only upon notice by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan. Suspension of any previously announced period of enforcement will also be provided by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan. All notices of enforcement and notices of suspension of enforcement will clearly describe any segments of the safety zone affected by the notice. At a minimum, notices of enforcement and notices of suspension of enforcement will identify any affected segments by reference to mile markers. When possible, the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will also identify enforced segments of this safety zone by referencing readily identifiable geographical points. In addition to providing the geographical bounds of any enforced segment of this safety zone, notices of enforcement will also provide the date(s) and time(s) at which enforcement will commence or suspend. (3) The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will publish notices of enforcement and notices of suspension of enforcement in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a) and in a manner that provides as much notice to the public as possible. The primary method of notification will be through publication in the Federal Register. (d) Regulations. (2) The “designated representative” of the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative of the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will be aboard a Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, or other designated vessel or will be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF radio, loudhailer, or by phone. The Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative may be contacted via VHF radio Channel 16 or the Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan Command Center at 414-747-7182. (3) To obtain permission to enter or operate within an enforced segment of the safety zone established by this section, Vessel operators must contact the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative. Vessel operators given permission to operate in an enforced segment of the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative. (4) When a segment of the safety zone is being enforced, it will be closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or his or her designated representative. As soon as operations permit, the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, will issue a notice of suspension of enforcement as specified in paragraph (c) of this section. (5) All persons entering any enforced segment of the safety zone established in this section are advised that they do so at their own risk. [USCG-2011-0228, 76 FR 35109, June 16, 2011] § 165.931 Safety Zone, Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier Southeast, Chicago, IL. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Public vessel (c) Regulations. (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, excepted as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan or his designated representative. All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or his designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (3) All vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port or his designated representative to enter, move within, or exit the safety zone established in this section when this safety zone is enforced. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone must obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. (d) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement. Federal Register (e) Exemption. (f) Waiver. [USCG-2013-0320, 78 FR 42867, July 18, 2013, as amended by USCG-2018-0713, 84 FR 7292, Mar. 4, 2019; 84 FR 16214, Apr. 18, 2019] § 165.932 Safety Zone; Ohio Street Beach Swim Course, Lake Michigan, Chicago Harbor, Chicago, IL. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Regulations. (2) This safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative. (3) The “on-scene representative” of the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan to act on his or her behalf. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan or an on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan or an on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or at (414) 747-7182. [USCG-2017-1066, 83 FR 23224, May 18, 2018] § 165.933 Safety Zone, Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier East, Chicago, IL. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Public vessel (c) Regulations. (2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (3) All vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative to enter, move within or exit the safety zone established in this section when this safety zone is enforced. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. (d) Notice of Enforcement or Suspension of Enforcement. Federal Register (e) Exemption. (f) Wavier. [CGD09-07-007, 72 FR 32525, June 13, 2007] § 165.939 Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone. (a) Regulations. (2) These safety zones are closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or his designated on-scene representative. (3) The “on-scene representative” of the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes to act on his behalf. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or his on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes, or his on-scene representative. (5) The enforcement dates and times for each of the safety zones listed in table 1 to § 165.939 are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total number of hours as stated in the table. In the event of a change, the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Public vessel (3) Rain date (c) Suspension of enforcement. (d) Exemption. (e) Waiver. Table 1 to § 165.939 Event Location 1 2 Date 3 (a) January Safety Zones [Reserved] (b) February Safety Zones [Reserved] (c) March Safety Zones [Reserved] (d) April Safety Zones (1) United Refining Company of Pennsylvania Fireworks Erie, PA. All waters of the Presque Isle Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a 583-foot radius around the Dobbins Landing Launch site at 42°08′19.87″ N, 80°05′29.54″ W in Erie, PA On or around the last week in April. (e) May Safety Zones [Reserved] (f) June Safety Zones (1) Festival of the Fish Vermilion, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie within a 500-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 41°25′45″ N and 082°21′54″ W On or around the 3rd Saturday in June. (2) City of Syracuse Fireworks Celebration Syracuse, NY. All U.S. waters of Onondaga Lake within a 350-foot radius of land position 43°03′37.0″ N, 076°09′59.0″ W in Syracuse, NY On or around the last weekend of June. (3) Rochester Harbor and Carousel Festival Rochester, NY. All U.S. waters of Lake Ontario within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43°15′40.2″ N, 077°36′05.1″ W in Rochester, NY On or around the 4th Monday of June. (4) Seneca River Days Baldwinsville, NY. All U.S. waters of the Seneca River within an 840-foot radius of land position 43°09′25.0″ N, 076°20′21.0″ W in Baldwinsville, NY On or around the 2nd weekend of June. (5) Flagship Niagara Mariner's Ball Fireworks Erie, PA. All waters of Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA within a 350-foot radius from the Dobbins Landing launch site located at position 42°08′21.79″ N, 080°05′15.89″ W On or around the 1st weekend in June. (6) Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival Buffalo, NY. All waters of the Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY starting at position 42°52′12.0″ N, 078°52′17.0″ W then Southeast to 42°52′03.0″ N, 078°52′12.0″ W then East to 42°52′03.0″ N, 078°52′10.0″ W then Northwest to 42°52′13.0″ N, 078°52′16.0″ W and then returning to the point of origin On or around the 3rd weekend in June. (7) Boaters Against Cancer Fireworks Kendall, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario contained within a 210-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at 43°22′02.04″ N, 078°01′48.06″ W in Kendall, NY On or around the last weekend of June. (8) NYSOPRHP Patriotic-Themed Fireworks Display Varying event names. Hamlin, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a 1000-foot radius around 43°21′51.9″ N, 077°56′59.6″ W On or around the last weekend of June or first weekend in July. (g) July Safety Zones (1) Cleveland Triathlon Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie at North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, OH within 100 feet of a line starting at position 41°30′34.6″ N and 081°41′51.3″ W extending in a straight line to the East Basin Break wall at position 41°30′51.8″ N and 081°42′08.5″ W On or around the 4th or 5th Sunday in July. (2) Riverfest Fireworks Display Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH within a 280-foot radius from position 41°30′34.23″ N and 081°08′55.73″ W On or around the 2nd or 3rd weekend in July. (3) Blazing Paddles Cleveland, OH. All waters of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland OH, between approximate position 41°29′54″ N, 081°42′17″ W and 41°27′54″ N, 081°40′32″ W, which is between the Main Avenue Bridge/Nautica waterfront and Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Works waterfront. On or around the 3rd weekend of July. (4) City of Cleveland July 4th Fireworks Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie and Cleveland Harbor within a 1,000-foot radius of land position 41°30′10″ N, 081°42′36″ W at Dock 20 On or around the 4th of July. (5) Mentor Harbor Yacht Club Mentor, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie and Mentor Harbor within a 500-foot radius of land position 41°43′36″ N, 081°21′09″ W On or around the 4th of July. (6) Whiskey Island Boat Club Parade of Lights Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters within 25 feet of the vessels participating in the Cleveland Parade of Lights in the Cuyahoga River. The safety zone will move with participating vessels as they transit from the mouth of the Cuyahoga River in the vicinity of approximate position 41°29′59″ N, 081°43′31″ W, to Merwin's Wharf in the vicinity of 41°29′23″ N, 081°42′16″ W, and returning to the mouth of the Old River at 41°29′55″ N, 081°42′18″ W On or around the 3rd or 4th Weekend in July. (7) Lorain Independence Day Lorain, OH. All U.S. waters within a 750-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at approximate position 41°28′35.42″ N and 082°10′51.28″ W On or around the 4th of July. (8) Conneaut Red, White, and Boomfest Conneaut, OH. All U.S. waters within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at approximate position 41°58′09.00″ N and 080°33′31.38″ W On or around the 4th of July. (9) Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras Fairport, OH. All U.S. waters within a 340-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at approximate position 41°45′29.55″ N and 081°16′19.97″ W On or around the 4th of July. (10) Sheffield Lake Community Days Sheffield Lake, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie and Sheffield Lake Boat ramp within a 350-foot radius of land position 41°29′27.65″ N, 082°6′47.71″ W On or around the 2nd weekend in July. (11) Bay Village Independence Day Celebration Bay Village, OH. All U.S. waters within a 560-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located in Lake Erie, at position 41°29′23.9″ N and 081°55′44.5″ W On or around the 4th of July. (12) Brogan Open Water Swim Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie within a 400-yard radius of approximate position 41°29′23.0″ N, 081°44′25.0″ W On or around the 2nd or 3rd weekend in July. (13) Boldt Castle 4th of July Fireworks Heart Island, NY. All U.S. waters of the Saint Lawrence River within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 44°20′38.5″ N, 075°55′19.1″ W at Heart Island, NY On or around the 4th of July. (14) Clayton Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Calumet Island, NY. All U.S. waters of the Saint Lawrence River within an 840-foot radius of land position 44°15′04.0″ N, 076°05′40″ W at Calumet Island, NY On or around the 4th of July. (15) French Festival Fireworks Cape Vincent, NY. All U.S. waters of the Saint Lawrence River within an 840-foot radius of land position 44°07′54.6.0″ N, 076°20′01.3″ W in Cape Vincent, NY On or around the 2nd weekend of July. (16) Lyme Community Days Chaumont, NY. All U.S. waters of Chaumont Bay within a 560-foot radius of land position 44°04′06.3″ N, 076°08′56.8″ W in Chaumont, NY On or around the 4th weekend of July. (17) Village Fireworks Sackets Harbor, NY. All U.S. waters of Black River Bay within an 840-foot radius of land position 43°56′51.9″ N, 076°07′46.9″ W in Sackets Harbor, NY On or around the 4th of July. (18) Can-Am Festival Sackets Harbor, NY. All U.S. waters of Black River Bay within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43°57′15.9″ N, 076°06′39.2″ W in Sackets Harbor, NY On or around the 3rd weekend of July. (19) Fort Brewerton Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Brewerton, NY. All U.S. waters of Lake Oneida within an 840-foot radius of the barge at position 43°14′16.4″ N, 076°08′03.6″ W in Brewerton, NY On or around the 4th of July. (20) Celebrate Baldwinsville Fireworks Baldwinsville, NY. All U.S. waters of the Seneca River within a 700-foot radius of land position 43°09′24.9″ N, 076°20′18.9″ W in Baldwinsville, NY On or around the 1st weekend of July. (21) Island Festival Fireworks Baldwinsville, NY. All U.S. waters of the Seneca River within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43°09′22.0″ N, 076°20′15.0″ W in Baldwinsville, NY On or around the 1st weekend of July. (22) Village of Sodus Point Fourth of July Fireworks Sodus Point, NY. All U.S. waters of Sodus Bay within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43°16′33″ N, 076°58′27″ W in Sodus Point, NY On or around the 4th of July. (23) Olcott Fireworks Olcott, NY. All U.S. waters of Lake Ontario within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43°20′23.6″ N, 078°43′09.5″ W in Olcott, NY On or around the 4th of July. (24) North Tonawanda Fireworks North Tonawanda, NY. All U.S. waters of the East Niagara River within a 1,400-foot radius of land position 43°00′56.3″ N, 078°53′38.6″ W in North Tonawanda, NY On or around the 4th of July. (25) Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks Tonawanda, NY. All U.S. waters of the East Niagara River within a 210-foot radius of land position 43°01′17.8″ N, 078°52′40.9″ W in Tonawanda, NY On or around the 4th Sunday of July. (26) Tom Graves Memorial Fireworks Port Bay, NY. All waters of Port Bay, NY, within an 840-foot radius of the barge located in position 43°17′52.4″ N, 076°49′55.7″ W in Port Bay, NY On or around the 4th of July. (27) Oswego Harborfest Oswego, NY. All waters of Oswego Harbor, Oswego, NY contained within a 700-foot radius of position 43°28′06.9″ N, 076°31′08.1″ W along with a 350-foot radius of the breakwall between positions 43°27′53.0″ N, 076°31′25.3″ W then Northeast to 43°27′58.6″ N, 076°31′12.1″ W On or around the last week of July. (28) City of Oswego, NY 4th of July Display Oswego, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario, Oswego, NY within a 490-foot radius from the launch site located at position 43°27′55.8″ N, 076°30′59.0″ W On or around the 4th of July. (29) Wine and Walleye Festival Fireworks Ashtabula, OH. All waters of the Ashtabula River between the Arch located at approximate position 41°54′09″ N, 80°47′53″ W and the Lift Bridge located at position 41°54′ 01″ N, 080°47′ 51″ W. (NAD 83) On or around the last weekend of July. (30) City of Erie 4th of July Fireworks Erie, PA. All waters of Lake Erie contained within a 280-foot radius of the Dobbins Landing launch site located at 42°08′17.13″ N, 080°05′30.17″ W in Erie, PA On or around the 4th of July. (31) Buffalo Italian Fest Buffalo, NY. All waters of Lake Erie contained within a 420-foot radius of 42°52′04.23″ N, 078°53′00.67″ W in Buffalo, NY On or around 2nd or 3rd weekend of July. (32) Hamburg Beach Blast Hamburg, NY. All waters of Lake Erie contained within a 280-foot radius of 42°45′59.21″ N, 078°52′41.51″ W in Hamburg, NY On or around the last weekend of July. (33) Christmas in July Fireworks Henderson Harbor, NY. All waters within a 420-foot radius of the barge at position 43°86′66″ N, 076°20′97″ W in Henderson Harbor, NY On or around the last weekend of July. (34) SamSen Operation/Seneca Lake Resorts 4th of July Romulus, NY. All waters of the Seneca Lake, contained in a 420-foot radius of 42°43′39.28″ N, 076°54′59.47″ W in Romulus, NY On or around the 4th of July. (35) Town of Newfane Annual Fireworks Show Olcott, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43°20′23.6″ N, 078°43′09.5″ W in Olcott, NY On or around the 4th of July. (h) August Safety Zones (1) Whiskey Island Paddlefest Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie and Cleveland Harbor offshore Wendy Park within the polygon bounded by the approximate positions: 41°29′59.5″ N and 081°42′59.3″ W to 41°30′4.4″ N and 081°42′44.5″ W to 41°30′17.4″ N and 081°43′0.6″ W to 41°30′14.0″ N and 081°43′8.0″ W to 41°29′59.0″ N and 081°43′35.0″ W to 41°29′55.0″ N and 081°43′35.0″ W and back to 41°29′59.5″ N and 081°42′59.3″ W On or around the 3rd or 4th weekend in August. (2) D-Day Conneaut Conneaut, OH. All U.S. waters of Conneaut Township Park, Lake Erie, within an area starting at 41°57′43.4″ N 80°34′07.2″ W to 41°58′03.2″ N 80°34′20.0″ W to 41°58′08.7″ N 80°33′32.0″ W to 41°58′04″ N 80°33′31″ W to 41°58′00″ N to 80°33′36″ W and returning to the point of origin. On or around the 3rd weekend in August. (3) Celebrate Erie Fireworks Erie, PA. All U.S. waters of Presque Isle Bay within an 800-foot radius of the Dobbins Landing launch site, at 42°08′19.0″ N, 080°05′29.0″ W in Erie, PA On or around the 3rd weekend of August. (4) Thunder on the Niagara Hydroplane Boat Races North Tonawanda, NY. All U.S. waters of the Niagara River near the North Grand Island Bridge, encompassed by a line starting at 43°03′32.9″ N, 078°54′46.9″ W to 43°03′14.6″ N, 078°55′16.0″ W then to 43°02′39.7″ N, 078°54′13.1″ W then to 43°02′59.9″ N, 078°53′42.0″ W and returning to the point of origin On or around the last weekend in July to the 2nd weekend of August. (5) Ski Show Sylvan Beach Sylvan Beach, NY. All waters where Fish Creek meets Oneida Lake starting at position 43°11′36.6″ N, 75°43′53.8″ W then South to 43°11′33.7″ N, 75°43′51.2″ W then East to 43°11′42.4″ N, 75°43′38.6″ W then North to 43°11′44.5″ N, 75°43′39.7″ W then returning to the point of origin On or around the 2nd or 3rd weekend of August. (6) Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix Dunkirk, NY. All waters of Lake Erie starting at position 42°29′37.7″ N, 079°21′17.7″ W then Northwest to 42°29′45.2″ N, 079°21′28.2″ W then Northeast to 42°30′15.0″ N, 079°21′20.0″ W then Northeast to 42°30′39.0″ N, 079°19′46.0″ W then Southeast to 42°30′09.3″ N, 079°19′03.1″ W On or around the 2nd or 3rd weekend of August. (7) County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Fireworks Erie, PA. All waters of Presque Isle Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by 350-foot radius around the Dobbins Landing Launch site, at 42°8′19.6008″ N 80°5′29.2806″ W On or around the 1st or 2nd week of August. (8) Tri CLE Rock Roll Run Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie offshore Edgewater Beach and immediately adjacent waters within the following approximate safety zone rectangle: (1) 41°29′15.76″ N, 081°44′46.34″ W; (2) 41°29′27.96″ N, 081°44′49.87″ W; (3) 41°29′31.98″ N, 081°44′24.01″ W, (4) 41°29′27.46″ N, 081°44′22.51″ W. On or around the 2nd weekend of August. (9) Madison Light Up the Park Madison Township, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie, within a 400-foot radius of approximate position 41°50′18.35″ N and 081°02′52.94″ W On or around the 2nd Saturday in August. (i) September Safety Zones (1) Cleveland National Airshow Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie and Cleveland Harbor (near Burke Lakefront Airport) from position 41°30′20″ N and 081°42′20″ W to 41°30′50″ N and 081°42′49″ W, to 41°32′09″ N and 081°39′49″ W, to 41°31′53″ N and 081°39′24″ W, then return to the original position (NAD 83) Wednesday before Labor Day through Labor Day. (2) Head of the Cuyahoga Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of the Cuyahoga River, between a line drawn perpendicular to the river banks from position 41°29′55″ N, 081°42′23″ W (NAD 83) just past the Detroit-Superior Viaduct bridge at MM 1.42 of the Cuyahoga River south to a line drawn perpendicular to the river banks at position 41°28′32″ N, 081°40′16″ W (NAD 83) just south of the Interstate 490 bridge at MM 4.79 of the Cuyahoga River The 3rd weekend in September. (3) Village of Sodus Point Labor Day Fireworks Sodus Point, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a 560-foot radius around 43°16′33″ N 076°58′27″ W in Sodus Point, NY On or around the 1st weekend of September. (j) October Safety Zones (1) Light the Night at Canalside Buffalo, NY. All waters of Lake Erie, from surface to bottom, encompassed by 350-foot radius around 42°52′07.96″ N 78°53′00.87″ W On or around the 1st weekend of October. (k) November Safety Zones (1) City of Oswego Tree Lighting Display Oswego, NY. All waters of the Oswego River, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a 210-foot radius around 43°27′15.18″ N, 76°30′27.89″ W On or around the 4th weekend in November. (l) December Safety Zones (1) City of North Tonawanda NYE Fireworks North Tonawanda, NY. All waters of the Erie Canal, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a 105-foot radius around 43°01′17.96″ N 78°52′41.04″ W On or around the last night in December. 1 2 3 [USCG-2017-1112, 83 FR 25572, June 4, 2018, as amended by USCG-2019-0121, 84 FR 25994, June 5, 2019; USCG-2023-0309, 88 FR 48735, July 28, 2023; 88 FR 87930, Dec. 20, 2023; USCG-2024-0879, 90 FR 17005, Apr. 23, 2025; USCG-2026-0150, 91 FR 44753, July 17, 2026] § 165.941 Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Detroit Zone. (a) Regulations. The following regulations apply to the safety zones listed in Table 1 to § 165.941 of this section, coordinates listed in table are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within any of the safety zones listed in this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or a designated representative. (2) These safety zones are closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port Detroit or his designated on-scene representative. (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the Captain of the Port Detroit or an on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port Detroit or an on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port Detroit, or an on-scene representative. (4) The enforcement dates and times for each of the safety zones listed in Table 1 to § 165.941 are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total number of hours as stated in the table. In the event of a change, the Captain of the Port Detroit will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, (b) Definitions. (1) Designated or on scene representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officers designated by the Captain of the Port Detroit to monitor a safety zone, permit entry into a safety zone, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within a safety zone, and take other actions authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit. (2) Public vessel means a vessel that is owned, chartered, or operated by the United States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof. (3) Rain date refers to an alternate date and/or time in which the safety zone would be enforced in the event of inclement weather. (c) Suspension of enforcement. (d) Exemption. (e) Waiver. Table 1 to § 165.941 [Sector Detroit] Event Sector Detroit safety zones Date (1) Shoreline Surrounding Belle Isle Auto Race Detroit, MI All waters of the Detroit River near Belle Isle, bounded by a line extending from a point of land on the southern shore of Belle Isle located at the Dossin Museum at position 42°20.06′ N, 082°59.14′ W, to 50 yards offshore at position 42°20.04′ N, 082°59.13′ W, and continuing around the downstream (western) end of Belle Isle, maintaining a constant distance of 50 yards from the shoreline to position 42°20.25′ N, 083°00.04′ W, 50 yards NNW of the Lake Tacoma outlet on the northern side of Belle Isle, before returning to a point on shore and terminating at position 42°20.23′ N; 083°00.03′ W Three consecutive days between May 15 and June 15. (2) Grosse Point War Memorial Red, White and Blue Gala Fireworks Grosse Pointe Farms, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of Grosse Pointe War Memorial at approximate position 42°23.13′ N, 082°53.74′ W One evening in May. (3) Bay-Rama Fish Fly Festival Fireworks New Baltimore, MI All waters of Anchor Bay, Lake St. Clair, within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of New Baltimore City Park at approximate position 42°40.6′ N, 082°43.9′ W One evening in June. (4) Sigma Gamma Fireworks Grosse Pointe Farms, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge anchored offshore of Ford's Cove at position 42°27.2′ N, 082°51.9′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (5) River Days Airshow Detroit, MI All waters of the Detroit River between the following two lines extending from 70 feet off the bank to the US/Canadian demarcation line: the first line is drawn directly across the channel at position 42°19.444′ N, 083° 03.114′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel at position 42°19.860′ N, 083°01.683′ W Four consecutive days in June or July. (6) Detroit Fireworks Detroit, MI The following three areas are safety zones: (A) All U.S. waters of the Detroit River a 300-yard radius centered on a point on shore adjacent to West Riverfront Park, Detroit, MI at position 42°19.38′ N, 083°03.43′ W. (B) The second safety zone area will encompass a portion of the Detroit River bounded on the South by the International Boundary line, on the West by 083°03′ W, on the North by the City of Detroit shoreline and on the East by 083°01′ W. (C) The third safety zone will encompass a portion of the Detroit River bounded on the South by the International Boundary line, on the West by the Ambassador Bridge, on the North by the City of Detroit shoreline, and on the East by the downstream end of Belle Isle. The Captain of the Port Detroit has determined that vessels below 65 feet in length may enter this zone Three consecutive days beginning in June. (7) Algonac Fireworks Algonac, MI All waters of the St. Clair River, within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge anchored mid-channel, off of Algonac City Park at position 42°37.1′ N, 082°31.3′ W Two consecutive evening between June 15 and July 15. (8) Bay City Festival, Bay City, MI All waters of the Saginaw River from the Veterans Memorial Bridge, Bay City, MI, located at position 43°35.9′ N, 083°53.6′ W; south approximately 1100 yards to the River Walk Pier, located at position 43°35.3′ N, 083°53.8′ W Three consecutive evenings between June 15 and July 15. (9) Caseville Fireworks Caseville, MI All waters of Saginaw Bay, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at the end of the Caseville break wall at position 43°56.86′ N, 083°17.1′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (10) Ecorse Fireworks Ecorse, MI All waters of the Detroit River, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at the north end of the Trenton Channel at position 42°14.53′ N, 083°08.48′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (11) Grosse Ile Fireworks Grosse Ile, MI All waters of the Detroit River within a 100-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the outer pier of the Grosse Ile Yacht Club at position 42°05.39′ N, 083°09.06′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (12) Grosse Pointe Farms Fireworks Grosse Pointe Farms, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on shore at the southern point of a private park at position 42°23.84′ N, 082°53.25′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (13) Grosse Point Yacht Club Fireworks Grosse Pointe Shores, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club break wall at position 42°26.05′ N, 082°52.05′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (14) Harbor Beach Fireworks Harbor Beach, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on shore at the end of the DTE Power Plant at position 43°50.77′ N, 082°38.63′ W One evening in June or July. (15) Belle Maer Harbor Fireworks Harrison Twp, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of the Belle Maer Harbor break wall at position 42°36.55′ N, 082°47.55′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (16) Harrisville Fireworks Harrisville, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at the end of the Harrisville Harbor break wall at position 44°39.40′ N, 083°17.03′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (17) Lexington Fireworks Lexington, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at the end of the Lexington break wall at position 43°16.00′ N, 082°31.36′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (18) Oscoda Fireworks Oscoda, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at the end of the Oscoda Beach Park pier at position 44°25.27′ N, 083°19.48′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (19) Port Austin Fireworks Port Austin, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Port Austin break wall at position 44°03.08′ N, 082°59.40′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (20) Port Sanilac Fireworks Port Sanilac, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the south break wall of Port Sanilac Harbor at position 43°25.84′ N, 082°32.15′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (21) St. Clair Fireworks St. Clair, MI All waters of the St. Clair River, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of St. Clair, MI, at position 42°49.38′ N, 082°29.0′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (22) St. Clair Shores Fireworks St. Clair Shores, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge anchored offshore of Veterans Memorial Park at approximate position 42°31.6′ N, 082°52.0′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (23) Tawas Fireworks Tawas, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of East Tawas City Park at approximate position 44°16.4′ N, 083°29.7′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (24) Arenac Fireworks, Au Gres, MI All waters of Saginaw Bay within a 700-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 44°1.4′ N, 083°40.4′ W. This area is located at the end of the pier near the end of Riverside Drive in Au Gres, MI One evening between June 15 and July 15. (25) Port Huron Fireworks Port Huron, MI All waters of the Black River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°58′ N, 082°25′ W. This position is located 300 yards east of 223 Huron Ave., Black River One evening between June 15 and July 15. (26) Old Club Fireworks, Harsens Island, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair within an 850-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°32.4′ N, 082°40.1′ W. This area is located near the southern end of Harsens Island, MI One evening between June 15 and July 15. (27) Port Huron Blue Water Festival Fireworks Port Huron, MI All waters of the St. Clair River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on shore at the northern point of Kiefer Park at approximate position 42°58.84′ N, 082°25.20′ W One evening in July. (28) Detroit Symphony Orchestra Fireworks Grosse Pointe Shores, MI All waters of Lake St. Clair, within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge anchored offshore of Ford's Cove at position 42°27.25′ N, 082°51.95′ W Two consecutive evenings between July 1 and July 31. (29) Trenton Fireworks Trenton, MI All waters of the Detroit River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°09′ N, 083°10′ W. This position is located 200 yards east of Trenton in the Trenton Channel near Trenton, MI One evening between July 1 and July 31. (30) Venetian Festival Fireworks All waters of Lake St. Clair within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°28′ N, 082°52′ W. This position is located 600 yards off Jefferson Beach Marina, Lake St, Clair One evening in August. (31) Cheeseburger Festival Fireworks, Caseville, MI All waters of Lake Huron within a 300-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 43°56.9′ N, 083°17.2′ W. This area is located near the break wall located at Caseville County Park, Caseville, MI One evening in August. (32) Roostertail Fireworks Detroit, MI All waters of the Detroit River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge anchored offshore of Roostertail at position 42°21.27′ N, 082°58.36′ W Three separate evenings between June 15 and September 31. (33) Marine City Maritime Days Fireworks Marine City, MI All waters of the St. Clair River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on a barge offshore of Marine City Park at position 42°43.15′ N, 082°29.2′ W One evening between July 15 and August 15. (34) Detroit International Jazz Festival Fireworks Detroit, MI All waters of the St. Clair River within a 100 yard radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 42°42.9′ N, 082°29.1′ W. This area is located east of Marine City One evening between August 15 and September 15. Table 2 to § 165.941 [Marine Safety Unit Toledo] Event Marine Safety Unit Toledo safety zones Date (1) Washington Township Summerfest Fireworks Toledo, OH All waters of the Ottawa River within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Fred C. Young bridge at position 41°43.29′ N, 083°28.47′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (2) Put-In-Bay 4th of July Fireworks Put-In-Bay, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 1000-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located in Put-In-Bay Harbor at position 41°39.7′ N, 082°48.0′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (3) Toledo Country Club Memorial Celebration and Fireworks Toledo, OH All waters of the Maumee River within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on shore on the Toledo Country Club's 18th Green at position 41°35.37′ N, 083°35.5′ W One evening between May 15 and May 31. (4) Freedom Festival Luna Pier, MI All waters of Lake Erie within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Clyde E. Evens Municipal Pier at position 41°48.39′ N, 083°26.20′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (5) Toledo Country Club 4th of July Fireworks Toledo, OH All waters of the Maumee River within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on shore on the Toledo Country Club's 18th Green at position 41°35.37′ N, 083°35.5′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (6) Lakeside July 4th Fireworks Lakeside, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Lakeside Association Dock at position 41°32.52′ N, 082°45.03′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (7) Catawba Island Club Fireworks Catawba Island, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the northwest end of the Catawba Cliffs Harbor Light Pier at position 41°34.18′ N, 082°51.18′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (8) Red, White and Blues Bang Fireworks Huron, OH All waters of the Huron River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Huron Ore Docks at position 41°23.29′ N, 082°32.55′ W One evening in July. (9) Huron Riverfest Fireworks Huron, OH All waters of the Huron River within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Huron Ore Docks at position 41°23.38′ N, 082°32.59′ W One evening in July. (10) End of Season Fireworks Lakeside, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the Lakeside Association Dock at position 41°32.52′ N, 082°45.03′ W One evening between September 1 and September 15. (11) Annual Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Show Catawba Island, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the northwest end of the Catawba Cliffs Harbor Light Pier at position 41°34.3′ N, 082°51.3′ W One evening between September 1 and September 15. (12) Toledo July 4th Fireworks Toledo, OH All waters of the Maumee River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located in International Park, Toledo, OH, at position 41°38.44′ N, 083°31.49′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (13) Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks Show Catawba Island, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on the northwest end of the Catawba Cliffs Harbor Light Pier at position 41°34.18′ N, 082°51.18′ W One evening between May 15 and May 31. (14) Put-In-Bay Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Put-In-Bay, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located in Put-In-Bay Harbor at position 41°39.3′ N, 082°49.0′ W Two separate evenings between June 15 and June 31, and two separate evenings between September 1 and September 15. (15) Bay Point Fireworks Display Marblehead, OH All waters of Lake Erie within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located on shore in the vicinity of Bay Point, Marblehead, OH, at position 41°30.3′ N, 082°43.1′ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (16) LAZ Trommler Fireworks Marblehead, OH All waters of the Sandusky Bay within a 500 foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 41°30′16″ N, 083°48′08″ W One evening between June 15 and July 15. (17) Downtown Sandusky Fireworks Sandusky, OH All waters of the Sandusky Bay within a 280-foot radius of the fireworks launch site located at position 41°27′32.74″ N, 082°42′ 52.02″ W One evening between December 31 and January 1. [USCG-2019-0132, 84 FR 20031, May 8, 2019, as amended by USCG-2026-0151, 91 FR 24132, May 5, 2026] § 165.943 Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone. (a) Regulations. (2) These safety zones are closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP Duluth or his or her designated on-scene representative. (3) The “on-scene representative” of the COTP Duluth is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP Duluth to act on his or her behalf. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the COTP Duluth or his or her on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The COTP Duluth or his or her on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Duluth, or his or her on-scene representative. (5) The enforcement dates, times, and coordinates or location for each of the safety zones listed in Table 1 are subject to limited change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same as stated in Table 1. In the event of a change, the COTP Duluth will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notification of Enforcement in the Federal Register, (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Public vessel (3) Rain date (c) Suspension of enforcement. (d) Exemption. (e) Waiver. (f) Notification. Federal Register, Table 1 to § 165.943 [Datum NAD 1983] Event Location 1 Enforcement date and time (a) January Safety Zones [Reserved] (b) February Safety Zones [Reserved] (c) March Safety Zones [Reserved] (d) April Safety Zones [Reserved] (e) May Safety Zones [Reserved] (f) June Safety Zones (1) Bridgefest Regatta Fireworks Display All waters of the Keweenaw Waterway in Hancock, MI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 47°07′22″ N, 088°35′28″ W Mid-June. (g) July Safety Zones (1) Ashland 4th of July Fireworks Display All waters of Chequamegon Bay in Ashland, WI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°35′50″ N, 090°52′59″ W On or around July 4th. (2) City of Bayfield 4th of July Fireworks Display All waters of the Lake Superior North Channel in Bayfield, WI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°48′40″ N, 090°48′32″ W On or around July 4th. (3) Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display All waters of Siskiwit Bay in Cornucopia, WI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°51′35″ N, 091°06′15″ W On or around July 4th. (4) Duluth 4th Fest Fireworks Display All waters of the Duluth Harbor Basin, Northern Section in Duluth, MN within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°46′14″ N, 092°06′16″ W On or around July 4th. (5) LaPointe 4th of July Fireworks Display All waters of Lake Superior in LaPointe, WI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°46′40″ N, 090°47′22″ W On or around July 4th. (6) Two Harbors 4th of July Fireworks Display All waters of Agate Bay in Two Harbors, MN within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 47°00′54″ N, 091°40′04″ W On or around July 4th. (7) Superior 4th of July Fireworks Display All waters of Superior Bay in Superior, WI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°43′28″ N, 092°03′38″ W On or around July 4th. (h) August Safety Zones (1) Point to LaPointe Swim All waters of the Lake Superior North Channel between Bayfield and LaPointe, WI within an imaginary line created by the following approximate coordinates: 46°48′50″ N, 090°48′44″ W, moving southeast to 46°46′44″ N, 090°47′33″ W, then moving northeast to 46°46′52″ N, 090°47′17″ W, then moving northwest to 46°49′03″ N, 090°48′25″ W, and finally returning to the starting position Early August. (2) Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Fireworks Display All waters of Superior Bay in Superior, WI within the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1,120 feet from the launch site at approximate position 46°43′28″ N, 092°03′47″ W Late August. (3) Superior Man Triathlon All waters of the Duluth Harbor Basin, Northern Section in Duluth, MN within an imaginary line created by the following approximate coordinates: 46°46′36″ N, 092°06′06″ W, moving southeast to 46°46′32″ N, 092°06′01″ W, then moving northeast to 46°46′45″ N, 092°05′45″ W, then moving northwest to 46°46′49″ N, 092°05′49″ W, and finally returning to the starting position Late August. (i) September Safety Zones [Reserved] (j) October Safety Zones [Reserved] (k) November Safety Zones [Reserved] (l) December Safety Zones [Reserved] 1 [USCG-2026-0276, 91 FR 43337, July 15, 2026] § 165.944 Regulated Navigation Area; Straits of Mackinac. (a) Location. (b) Applicability. (1) Vessels of 40 meters (approx. 131 feet) or more in length, while navigating; (2) Towing vessels of 20 meters (approx. 65 feet) or more in length, while engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside or by pushing ahead; or (3) Vessels certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for hire, when engaged in trade; or (4) Each dredge or floating plant. (c) Regulations. (1) Nothing in this regulation relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e. (2) Vessels transiting through the RNA must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP, or a designated representative. The “designated representative” of the COTP is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who is designated by the COTP to act on their behalf. The designated representative may be on a Coast Guard vessel; or other designated craft; or on shore and communicating via VHF-16 or telephone, 906-635-3319. (3) Vessels transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may anchor or loiter within the RNA at any time without the expressed permission of the COTP or a designated representative. (4) Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in any charted submerged cable and/or pipeline areas; except when expressly permitted by the COTP. Vessels desiring to anchor within the confines of the RNA, but outside a charted submerged cable and/or pipeline area, must contact the COTP or a designated representative one (1) hour in advance of anchoring via VHF-16 or telephone 906-635-3319. The person directing the movement of the vessel desiring to anchor shall provide the time, purpose and location for the proposed anchoring. Vessels who receive permission to anchor, shall notify the COTP or a designated representative no less than 15 minutes prior to getting underway via VHF-16 or telephone 906-635-3319. (5) In an emergency, any vessel may deviate from this regulation to the extent necessary to avoid endangering the safety of persons, the environment, and/or property. If deviation from the regulation is necessary, the master or his designee shall inform the Coast Guard as soon as it is practicable to do so. (6) The owner, operator, charterer, master or person directing the movement of a vessel desiring to anchor within the prescribed RNA for the purposes of work, dredging, or survey must receive permission from the COTP or a designated representative a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the desired activity. Vessels engaged in activities, such as tourism, ferrying, or sightseeing, which require anchoring, within the RNA boundaries, but not within charted submerged cables and/or pipelines areas, may request a waiver from the COTP. (7) In the RNA, the District Commander or COTP may establish temporary traffic rules for reasons that include but are not limited to channel obstructions, winter navigation, unusual weather conditions, or unusual water levels. (8) There may be times that the USCG Great Lakes District Commander or the COTP finds it necessary to close the RNA to vessel traffic. During times of limited closure, persons and vessels may request permission to enter the RNA by contacting the COTP or a designated representative via VHF-16 or telephone 906-635-3319. (d) Definitions. (1) Captain of the Port (2) Straits of Mackinac (3) Loiter (e) Notification. (f) Waiver. [USCG-2018-0563, 83 FR 49283, Oct. 1, 2018, as amended by USCG-2023-0970, 88 FR 88251, Dec. 21, 2023] § 165.945 Regulated navigation area; St. Louis River Area of Concern, Duluth, Minnesota. (a) Location. Table 1 to § 165.945 Number Site name Regulated area 1 Minnesota Slip, Duluth, MN The aquatic area within a polygon connected by the following points: • 46°46′53.4268″ N 092°05′45.2210″ W • 46°46′53.1146″ N 092°05′46.1287″ W • 46°46′52.1716″ N 092°05′45.4669″ W • 46°46′51.8253″ N 092°05′46.6317″ W • 46°46′52.1940″ N 092°05′46.7526″ W • 46°47′01.7900″ N 092°05′50.8326″ W • 46°47′00.8887″ N 092°05′52.4477″ W 2 Slip 3, Duluth, MN The aquatic area within a polygon connected by the following points: • 46°46′34.9277″ N 092°06′18.2902″ W • 46°46′36.8355″ N 092°06′18.7654″ W • 46°46′38.5299″ N 092°06′21.5290″ W • 46°46′37.6368″ N 092°06′22.6961″ W 3 Slip C, Duluth, MN The aquatic area to the southwest of a line connected by the following points: • 46°46′22.1579″ N 092°06′31.4489″ W • 46°46′21.0546″ N 092°06′27.9639″ W 4 Azcon/Duluth Seaway Port Authority Garfield Slip C, Duluth, MN The aquatic area within a polygon connected by the following points: • 46°45′41.7040″ N 092°06′11.5337″ W • 46°45′41.2503″ N 092°06′12.6746″ W • 46°45′40.8467″ N 092°06′12.3733″ W • 46°45′40.3784″ N 092°06′13.6404″ W • 46°45′40.1196″ N 092°06′13.7025″ W • 46°45′39.3277″ N 092°06′13.0539″ W • 46°45′37.0413″ N 092°06′19.3995″ W • 46°45′37.8242″ N 092°06′19.9225″ W • 46°45′38.2401″ N 092°06′19.8461″ W • 46°45′38.7466″ N 092°06′20.2255″ W 5 St. Louis River/Interlake/Duluth Tar, Duluth, MN The aquatic area north of a line connected by the following points: • 46°43′12.1656″ N 092°10′28.1136″ W • 46°43′09.3576″ N 092°10′26.0256″ W • 46°43′09.2748″ N 092°10′25.9932″ W • 46°43′08.8500″ N 092°10′25.6872″ W • 46°43′08.8320″ N 092°10′21.8352″ W • 46°43′08.0436″ N 092°10′19.5564″ W • 46°43′08.4936″ N 092°10′19.0236″ W • 46°43′09.3828″ N 092°10′21.4140″ W • 46°43′10.1640″ N 092°10′22.0224″ W • 46°43′10.8192″ N 092°10′21.6264″ W and the aquatic area to the north of a line connected by the following points: • 46°43′11.9208″ N 092°10′03.2772″ W • 46°43′12.1620″ N 092°10′01.6500″ W • 46°43′07.6872″ N 092°09′48.3840″ W • 46°43′08.1300″ N 092°09′42.4980″ W • 46°43′10.2072″ N 092°09′42.4620″ W 6 U.S. Steel/Spirit Lake, Duluth, MN The aquatic area to the west of a line connected by the following points: • 46°41′38.8208″ N 092°12′12.7736″ W • 46°41′39.6166″ N 092°12′08.8750″ W • 46°41′39.3879″ N 092°12′05.5895″ W • 46°41′39.2250″ N 092°12′04.3468″ W • 46°41′39.1231″ N 092°12′02.9108″ W • 46°41′38.9452″ N 092°12′01.1111″ W • 46°41′38.6133″ N 092°11′59.4509″ W • 46°41′38.3046″ N 092°11′57.7306″ W • 46°41′37.2472″ N 092°11′53.6615″ W • 46°41′36.1915″ N 092°11′49.7903″ W • 46°41′34.5164″ N 092°11′45.6293″ W • 46°41′33.5446″ N 092°11′43.9431″ W • 46°41′30.8242″ N 092°11′43.9684″ W • 46°41′30.8278″ N 092°11′39.9806″ W • 46°41′29.1156″ N 092°11′38.2350″ W • 46°41′27.0671″ N 092°11′37.5149″ W • 46°41′25.4408″ N 092°11′36.7605″ W • 46°41′25.0347″ N 092°11′36.5722″ W • 46°41′22.7528″ N 092°11′36.0788″ W • 46°41′20.7010″ N 092°11′35.6137″ W • 46°41′19.6484″ N 092°11′35.5431″ W • 46°41′19.6484″ N 092°11′35.5431″ W • 46°41′18.5660″ N 092°11′35.0700″ W • 46°41′16.5697″ N 092°11′34.5434″ W • 46°41′14.4790″ N 092°11′33.9685″ W • 46°41′12.3306″ N 092°11′33.9221″ W • 46°41′12.7159″ N 092°11′44.4501″ W • 46°41′02.1240″ N 092°11′44.4501″ W • 46°41′01.9943″ N 092°11′40.5819″ W • 46°41′04.0665″ N 092°11′39.1344″ W • 46°41′03.8696″ N 092°11′36.2223″ W • 46°41′02.0724″ N 092°11′34.3605″ W • 46°40′56.9795″ N 092°11′32.1366″ W • 46°40′55.9436″ N 092°11′32.3531″ W • 46°40′53.8981″ N 092°11′32.7804″ W • 46°40′51.2261″ N 092°11′33.1191″ W • 46°40′48.9634″ N 092°11′33.1528″ W • 46°40′46.4928″ N 092°11′32.8907″ W • 46°40′45.2017″ N 092°11′32.5057″ W • 46°40′42.1916″ N 092°11′38.3025″ W • 46°40′38.9992″ N 092°11′44.4501″ W • 46°40′32.6805″ N 092°11′44.4595″ W • 46°40′28.8937″ N 092°11′44.7158″ W • 46°40′27.5301″ N 092°11′46.0856″ W • 46°40′26.6103″ N 092°11′47.3902″ W • 46°40′26.2216″ N 092°11′48.4650″ W • 46°40′25.0613″ N 092°11′51.2108″ W (b) Regulations. (c) Exemptions. (2) Any vessel in an emergency situation may deviate from this regulation to the extent necessary to avoid endangering the safety of persons, the environment, and/or property. If deviation occurs, the master or designee shall inform the Coast Guard as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so. (d) Waivers. (e) Penalties. (f) Enforcement period. (g) Contact information. [email protected], [USCG-2023-0368, 89 FR 16458, Mar. 7, 2024] § 165.946 Regulated navigation area; EPA Superfund Site, Naplate, Illinois. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (1) All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring, dredging, laying cable, dragging, seining, bottom fishing, conducting salvage operations, or any other activity which could potentially disturb the seabed in the designated area. Vessels may otherwise transit or navigate within the RNA. (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts related to the Ottawa Township Flat Glass Superfund Alternative Site, provided that the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake Michigan (COTP) is given advance notice of those activities by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (c) Contact information. [email protected], [USCG-2025-0320, 90 FR 44559, Sept. 16, 2025] § 165.0971 Regulated Navigation Area; NW Natural Gasco Sediments Site Field Pilot Study, Willamette River, Portland, OR. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (1) Sediment disturbance activities including anchoring, drag lines, trawling and motoring are prohibited to ensure the treated sediment surface and sampling ports are not disturbed. The sampling ports must remain intact and undisturbed to avoid impacting the EPA-approved sampling. All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring, dredging, laying cable, dragging, seining, bottom fishing, conducting salvage operations, or any other activity which could potentially disturb the riverbed in the designated area. Vessels may otherwise transit or navigate within this area. (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the NW Natural Gasco Sediment Site, provided that the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River (COTP) is given advance notice of those activities by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (d) Contact information. [email protected], [USCG-2023-0971, 89 FR 45769, May 24, 2024] § 165.972 Regulated Navigation Area; Ludington Harbor Channel and Pere Marquette Lake, Ludington, Michigan (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (1) Vessels engaged in fishing (2) Hazardous levels of vessel traffic congestion (3) Designated representative (4) Ludington Harbor entrance (c) Rules of the Road. (d) Regulations. (1) Vessels and all waterways users must maintain a distance of at least 440 yards from the bow, 100 yards from the stern, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet in length transiting through the regulated navigation area as described in paragraph (a) of this section. (2) Federal, State, or local entities operating in official capacity are excepted from paragraph (d). (3) In an emergency, the master, pilot, or person directing the movement of the vessel may deviate from this section to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment, and shall report the deviation to The United States Coast Guard via VHF channel 16 as soon as possible. (4) Violations of this rule should be reported to the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan, at (414) 747-7182 or on VHF-Channel 16. Vessels or persons in violation of this rule may be subject to the civil and/or criminal penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 70036. [USCG-2024-1102, 90 FR 37796, Aug. 6, 2025] USCG Southwest District § 165.T11-233 Safety Zone; Los Angeles Main Channel, Los Angeles, CA. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (310) 521-3801. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2026-0611, 91 FR 38515, June 26, 2026] § 165.1101 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 619-683-6495 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. (d) Enforcement. [COTP San Diego 04-019, 70 FR 2021, Jan. 12, 2005] § 165.1102 Security Zone; Naval Base Point Loma; San Diego Bay, CA. (a) Location. 32°42′28.8″ N, 117°14′13.2″ W (Point A) 32°42′28.8″ N, 117°14′12.6″ W (Point B) 32°42′10.2″ N, 117°14′03.0″ W (Point C) 32°42′06.2″ N, 117°14′01.5″ W (Point D) 32°41′49.5″ N, 117°14′07.0″ W (Point E) 32°41′47.4″ N, 117°14′11.4″ W (Point F) 32°41′43.8″ N, 117°14′12.6″ W (Point G) 32°41′31.8″ N, 117°14′13.8″ W (Point H) 32°41′33.0″ N, 117°14′01.2″ W (Point I) 32°41′10.2″ N, 117°13′57.0″ W (Point J) 32°41′10.2″ N, 117°13′58.2″ W (Point K) Thence running generally north along the shoreline to Point A. (b) Regulations. (2) Entry into, or remaining in, the areas of either zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego; Commanding Officer, Naval Base Point Loma; or Commander, Naval Region Southwest. (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may request permission from the Captain of the Port San Diego at telephone number (619) 278-7033 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or from either the Commanding Officer, Naval Base Point Loma or the Commanding Officer Navy Region Southwest by calling the Navy Port Operation Dispatch at telephone number (619) 556-1433 or on VHF-FM channels 16 or 12. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port San Diego or his or her designated representative. (c) Definitions. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2013-0580, 78 FR 72027, Dec. 2, 2013] § 165.1103 Security Zone; Naval Mine Anti Submarine Warfare Command; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. (a) Location. 32°43′40.9″ N, 117°12′54.9″ W (A) 32°43′40.6″ N, 117°12′52.3″ W (B) 32°43′22.5″ N, 117°12′57.8″ W (C) 32°43′23.4″ N, 117°13′01.3″ W (D) Thence running generally northwest along the shoreline to Point A. (2) The proposed security zone at the Naval Mine Anti Submarine Warfare Command would be established to provide for the 100 feet of standoff distance. (b) Regulations. (2) Entry into, or remaining in, the areas of either zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego; Commanding Officer, Naval Mine Anti Submarine Warfare Command; or Commander, Naval Region Southwest. (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may request permission from the Captain of the Port San Diego at telephone number (619) 278-7033 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or from either the Commanding Officer, Naval Mine Anti Submarine Warfare Command or the Commander, Navy Region Southwest by calling the Navy Port Operation Dispatch at telephone number (619) 556-1433 or on VHF-FM channels 16 or 12. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port San Diego or his or her designated representative. (c) Definitions. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2013-0580, 78 FR 72028, Dec. 2, 2013] § 165.1104 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, CA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 619-683-6495 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. (d) Enforcement. [COTP San Diego, 68 FR 25290, May 12, 2003] § 165.1105 Security Zone: San Diego Bay, California. (a) Location. (i) Latitude 32°41′53.0″ N, Longitude 117°13′33.6″ W; (ii) Latitude 32°41′53.0″ N, Longitude 117°13′40.6″ W; (iii) Latitude 32°41′34.0″ N, Longitude 117°13′40.6″ W; (iv) Latitude 32°41′34.0″ N, Longitude 117°13′34.1″ W. (2) Because the area of this security zone is measured from the pier and from vessels moored thereto, the actual area of this security zone will be larger when a vessel is moored at Bravo Pier. (b) Regulations. [COTP San Diego Reg. 85-11, 51 FR 3776, Jan. 30, 1986, as amended at 52 FR 8893, Mar. 20, 1987. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001] § 165.1106 San Diego Bay, California—safety zone. (a) The waters of San Diego Bay enclosed by the following boundaries are a safety zone: From a point located on the boundary of Coast Guard Air Station San Diego, California at latitude 32°43′37.2″ N, longitude 117°10′45.0″ W (point A), for a point of beginning; thence southeasterly to latitude 32°43′36.2″ N, longitude 117°10′41.5″ W (point B); thence southwesterly to latitude 32°43′20.2″ N, longitude 117°10′49.5″ W (point C); thence northwesterly to latitude 32°43′25.7″ N, longitude 117°11′04.6″ W (point D); thence northeasterly to latitude 32°43′35.7″ N, longitude 117°10′59.5″ W (point E); thence generally easterly along the air station boundary to the point of beginning (point A). (b)(1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into the area of this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, except as provided for below. (2) Vessels may transit the area of this safety zone without permission, but may not anchor, stop, remain within the zone, or approach within 100 yards (92 meters) of the land area of Coast Guard Air Station San Diego or structures attached thereto. [CGD 85-034, 50 FR 14703, Apr. 15, 1985 and COTP San Diego Reg. 85-06, 50 FR 38003, Sept. 19, 1985. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001] § 165.1107 San Diego Bay, California. (a) Location. 32°41′24.6″ N 117°14′21.9″ W 32°41′34.2″ N 117°13′58.5″ W 32°41′34.2″ N 117°13′37.2″ W Thence south along the shoreline to 32°41′11.2″ N 117°13′31.3″ W 32°41′11.2″ N 117°13′58.5″ W Thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. Datum: NAD 1983. (b) Regulations. (2) The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and if time permits a Local Notice to Mariners, to inform the maritime community of the dates and times of the submarine docking/undocking operations covered by paragraph (b)(1). (3) The master and/or operator of a vessel within the regulated navigation area shall comply with any other orders or directions issued by the Coast Guard as required for the safety of the submarine docking/undocking operations covered by paragraph (b)(1). [CGD11-90-07, 56 FR 14645, Apr. 11, 1991; 56 FR 40360, Aug. 14, 1991, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001] § 165.1108 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, Port of San Diego, California. (a) Definition. (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (d) Authority. (e) Enforcement. [COTP San Diego 02-026, 68 FR 1008, Jan. 8, 2003, as amended by USCG-2011-0038, 76 FR 15218, Mar. 21, 2011] § 165.1110 Security Zone: Coronado Bay Bridge, San Diego, CA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Vessels may enter a security zone if it is necessary for safe navigation and circumstances do not allow sufficient time to obtain permission from the Captain of the Port. [COTP San Diego 04-015, 69 FR 43915, July 23, 2004] § 165.1120 Security Zone; Naval Amphibious Base, San Diego, CA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Enforcement. [CGD11-01-011, 67 FR 4661, Jan. 31, 2002] § 165.1121 [Reserved] § 165.1122 San Diego Bay, Mission Bay and their Approaches—Regulated navigation area. (a) Regulated navigation area. (b) Definitions. COLREGS Demarcation Line Public vessel Vessel (c) Applicability. (d) Regulations. (i) Obtain permission to enter San Diego Bay or Mission Bay from the Captain of the Port or designated representative immediately upon entering the RNA. However, to avoid potential delays, we recommend seeking permission 30 minutes prior to entering the RNA. (ii) Follow all instructions issued by the Captain of the Port or designated representative. (iii) Obtain permission for any departure from or movement within the RNA from the Captain of the Port or designated representative prior to getting underway. (iv) Follow all instructions issued by the Captain of the Port or designated representative. (v) Requests may be made by telephone at 619-278-7033 (select option 2) or via VHF-FM radiotelephone on channel 16 (156.800 Mhz). The call sign for radiotelephone requests to the Captain of the Port or designated representative is “Coast Guard Sector San Diego.” (2) For purposes of the requirements in paragraph (d)(1) of this section, the Captain of the Port or designated representative means any official designated by the Captain of the Port, including but not limited to commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard, and any U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (e) Waivers. [CGD11-05-002, 70 FR 70495, Nov. 22, 2005] § 165.1123 Southern California Annual Firework Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone. (a) General. (b) Regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”. (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 165.1123 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83] 1. San Diego, CA POPS Fireworks Display Sponsor San Diego Symphony. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Friday/Saturday/Sunday last weekend of June through first weekend of September. Location San Diego Bay South Embarcadero, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area 800-foot radius safety zone around tug/barge combination located at approximately: 32°42′16″ N, 117°09′59″ W. 2. Fourth of July Fireworks, Mission Bay Sponsor Mission Bay Yacht Club. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date One evening; the first week in July. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area 800-foot radius safety zone around tug/barge combination located at approximately 32°47′00″ N, 117°14′45″ W. 3. Coronado Glorietta Bay Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor Coronado, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date One evening; the first week in July. Location Glorietta Bay, CA. Regulated Area 800-foot radius safety zone around a tug/barge combination located at approximately: 32°40′43″ N, 117°10′14″ W. 4. San Diego Parade of Lights Fireworks Display Sponsor Greater Shelter Island Association. Event Description Boat Parade/Fireworks display. Date Two evenings in December. Location San Diego Harbor, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area 800-foot radius safety zone around a tug/barge combination in the northern portion of the San Diego Main Ship Channel off of Harbor Island located at approximately: 32°43′25″ N, 117°11′50″ W. (Note: see also 33 CFR 100.1101, Table 1, for related marine event). 5. Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor Port of San Diego. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date One evening; first week in July. Location San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area 1000-foot radius safety zone around four tug/barge combinations located at approximately: Shelter Island Barge: 32°42′48″ N, 117°13′12″ W; Harbor Island Barge: 32°43′00″ N, 117°12′00″ W; Embarcadero Barge: 32°42′45″ N, 117°10′47″ W; Seaport Village Barge: 32°42′02″ N, 117°10′00″ W. 6. MIDWAY Fireworks Sponsor USS MIDWAY Association. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Evening shows throughout the year. Location San Diego Bay off the USS MIDWAY, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area 800-foot radius safety zone around either the tug/barge combination immediately to the west of the USS MIDWAY located at approximately: 32°42′46″ N, 117°10′47″ W or off of the western end of the flight deck of the USS MIDWAY. 7. Sea World Fireworks Sponsor Sea World. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Nightly; between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Approximately 10 evening shows between Labor Day and Memorial Day, primarily on weekend evenings. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day as conditions allow. Location Mission Bay/Fiesta Island, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area 800-foot radius safety zone around a tug/barge combination located at approximately: 32°46′03″ N, 117°13′11″ W. [USCG-2009-0559, 76 FR 50671, Aug. 16, 2011, as amended by USCG-2013-0362, 79 FR 9091, Feb. 18, 2014] § 165.1124 Annual Firework Events on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona) within the San Diego Captain of Port Zone. (a) General. (b) Regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”. (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 165.1124 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83] 1. Avi Resort & Casino Memorial Day Fireworks Sponsor Avi Resort & Casino. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Sunday before Memorial Day. Location Laughlin, NV. Regulated Area River closure from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The safety zone includes all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W; 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′15″ W; along the shoreline to 35°00′50″ N, 114°38′13″ W; 35°00′49″ N, 114°38′18″ W; along the shoreline to 35°01′05″N, 114°38′20″ W. 2. Laughlin/Bullhead City Rockets Over the River Fireworks Sponsor Laughlin Tourism Committee. Event Description Fireworks Display. Two events over the 4th of July Weekend. One will be on the 4th and the other will be on a weekend evening closest to the 4th of July. Date First week in July. Location Laughlin, NV./Bullhead City, AZ. Regulated Area The temporary safety zone is specifically defined as all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′15″ W; 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′07″ W; along the shoreline to 35°09′25″ N, 114°34′09″ W; 35°09′06″ N, 114°34′17″ W; along the shoreline to 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′15″ W. 3. Avi Resort & Casino Independence Day Fireworks Sponsor Avi Resort & Casino. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date First week in July. Location Laughlin, NV. Regulated Area River closure from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The safety zone includes all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W; 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′14″ W; along the shoreline to 35°00′50″ N, 114°38′13″ W; 35°00′49″ N, 114°38′18″ W; along the shoreline to 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W. 4. Avi Resort & Casino Labor Day Fireworks Sponsor Avi Resort & Casino. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Sunday before Labor Day. Location Laughlin, NV. Regulated Area River closure from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. The safety zone includes all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′20″ W; 35°01′05″ N, 114°38′15″ W; along the shoreline to 35°00′20″ N, 114°38′13″ W; 35°00′49″ N, 114°38′18″ W; along the shoreline to 35°01′05″N, 114°38′20″ W. 5. Colorado Belle & Edgewater Hotel/Casino Thanksgiving Fireworks Sponsor Edgewater Hotel & Casino. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date One evening during Thanksgiving week. Location Laughlin, NV. Regulated Area The temporary safety zone is specifically defined as all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV, from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°09′51″ N, 114°34′08″ W; 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′15″ W, along the shoreline to 35°09′31″ N, 114°34′17″ W; 35°09′33″ N, 114°34′08″ W along the shoreline to 35°09′51″ N, 114°34′08″ W. 6. Colorado Belle & Edgewater Hotel/Casino New Years Eve Fireworks Sponsor Edgewater Hotel & casino. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date New Years Eve. Location Laughlin, NV. Regulated Area The temporary safety zone is specifically defined as all navigable waters of the lower Colorado River at Laughlin, NV, from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., encompassed by the following coordinates: 35°09′51″ N, 114°34′08″ W; 35°09′53″ N, 114°34′15″ W along the shoreline to 35°09′ 31″ N, 114°34′18″ W; 35°09′33″ N, 114°34′08″ W along the shoreline to 35°09′51″ N, 114°34′08″ W. [USCG-2009-0559, 76 FR 50672, Aug. 16, 2011, as amended by USCG-2013-0362, 79 FR 9092, Feb. 18, 2014] § 165.1125 Southern California Annual Firework Events for the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port zone. (a) General. (b) Regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”. (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 165.1125 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.] 1. Cambria American Legion Post Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor Cambria American Legion Post. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Shamel Beach, Cambria, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 2. LA County Dept of Beach and Harbors 4th of July Fireworks Sponsor Los Angeles, CA County Dept of Beach and Harbors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Main Ship Channel of Marina Del Rey, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Dana Point Sponsor City of Dana Point, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Dana Point Harbor, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 4. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Long Beach Sponsor City of Long Beach, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Long Beach Harbor, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 5. Fourth of July Fireworks, Irvine Cove Community Association Sponsor Irvine Cove Community Association. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Laguna Beach, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 6. Fourth of July Fireworks, Emerald Bay Community Association Sponsor Emerald Bay Community Association. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Laguna Beach, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 7. Fourth of July Fireworks, Morro Bay CoC Sponsor Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Morro Bay State Park. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Catalina Island CoC Sponsor Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Avalon Bay, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Santa Barbara Sponsor City of Santa Barbara, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Harbor Entrance of Santa Barbara, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Faria Sponsor City of Faria, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Faria Beach, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Redondo Beach Sponsor City of Redondo Beach, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Redondo Beach, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of San Pedro Sponsor City of San Pedro, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Offshore Cabrillo Beach, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Cayucos Sponsor City of Cayucos, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Cayucos Pier. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 14. Holiday Fireworks, Los Angeles County Sponsor Los Angeles County, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Second weekend in December. Location Marina Del Ray, CA. Regulated Area 1,000-foot radius zone around the firework display located approximately: 33°57′45″ N, 118°27′21″ W on the Marina Del Rey South Jetty. 15. New Years Eve Fireworks, Los Angeles County Sponsor Los Angeles County, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date December 31. Location Marina Del Rey, CA. Regulated Area 1,000-foot radius zone around the firework display located approximately: 33°57′45″ N, 118°27′21″ W on the Marina Del Rey South Jetty. [USCG-2009-0559, 76 FR 50673, Aug. 16, 2011, as amended by USCG-2023-0845, 88 FR 89581, Dec. 28, 2023] § 165.1131 Security Zone: Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island, California. (a) Location. Starting at a point on the shoreline of San Clemente Island, California, in position 33°01′25.0″ N, 118°33′43.0″ W, for a place of beginning (point A), thence northeasterly to 33°02′11.0″ N, 118°32′13.5″ W (point B), thence southeasterly to 32 °58′40.5″ N, 118°29′15.5″ W (point C), thence southwesterly to 32°57′54.0″ N, 118°31′17.2″ W (point D), thence northwesterly along the shoreline of San Clemente Island to the place of beginning. (b) Regulations. [COTP San Diego Reg. 87-04, 52 FR 18230, May 14, 1987. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001] § 165.1141 Safety Zone; San Clemente 3 NM Safety Zone, San Clemente Island, CA. (a) Location. see (1) Section A Beginning at 33°02.05′ N, 118°35.85′ W; thence to 33°04.93′ N, 118°37.07′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 33°02.82′ N, 118°30.65′ W; thence 33°01.29′ N, 118°33.88′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 33°02.05′ N, 118°35.85′ W. (2) Section B Beginning at 32°57.30′ N, 118°30.88′ W; thence to 32°59.60′ N, 118°28.33′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 32°55.83′ N, 118°24.22′ W; thence to 32°53.53′ N, 118°26.52′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 32°57.30′ N, 118°30.88′ W. (3) Section C Beginning at 32°53.53′ N, 118°26.52′ W; thence to 32°55.83′ N, 118°24.22′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 32°47.27′ N, 118°18.23′ W; thence to 32°49.10′ N, 118°21.05′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 32°53.53′ N, 118°26.52′ W. (4) Section D Beginning at 32°49.10′ N, 118°21.05′ W; thence to 32°47.27′ N, 118°18.23′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 32°48.38′ N, 118°31.69′ W; thence to 32°50.70′ N, 118°29.37′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 32°49.10′ N, 118°21.05′ W. (5) Section E Beginning at 32°50.70′ N, 118°29.37′ W; thence to 32°48.05′ N, 118°31.68′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 32°53.62′ N, 118°35.93′ W; thence to 32°56.13′ N, 118°32.95′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 32°50.70′ N, 118°29.37′ W. (6) Section F Beginning at 32°56.13′ N, 118°32.95′ W; thence to 32°53.62′ N, 118°35.93′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 32°59.95′ N, 118°39.77′ W; thence to 33°01.08′ N, 118°36.33′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 32°56.13′ N, 118°32.95′ W. (7) Section G Beginning at 33°01.08' N, 118°36.333' W; thence to 32°59.95′ N, 118°39.77′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 33°04.93′ N, 118°37.07′ W; thence to 33°02.05′ N, 118°35.85′ W; along the shoreline returning to 33°01.08′ N, 118°36.33′ W. (8) Wilson Cove Beginning at 33°01.28′ N, 118°33.88′ W; thence to 33°02.82′ N, 118°30.65′ W; thence running parallel to the shore at a distance of approximately 3 NM from the high tide line to 32°59.60' N, 118°28.33′ W; thence to 32°57.30′ N, 118°30.88′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 33°01.28′ N, 118°33.88′ W. (b) Definitions. (c) Enforcement. (2) This regulation will be enforced in Sections A through F of the safety zone described in paragraphs (a)(1) through (6) of this section except when the Coast Guard notifies the public that enforcement of the zone in specified sections is temporarily suspended. Mariners need not obtain permission in accordance with the procedure described in paragraph (d)(2) of this section to enter a zone section in which enforcement is temporarily suspended. At all other times, mariners must obtain permission in accordance with the procedure described in paragraph (d)(2) before entering any of those sections. (3) The COTP will provide notice of suspended enforcement by means appropriate to effect the widest publicity, including broadcast notice to mariners, publication in the local notice to mariners, and posting the schedule of restricted access periods by date, location and duration at http://www.scisland.org. (d) Regulations. (2) Mariners requesting permission to transit through any section of the zone may request authorization to do so from the San Clemente Island Range Control, call sign “STARBURST” by either calling 619-313-2293 or establishing a VHF bridge to bridge radio connection on Channel 82A. Immediately upon completing transit, the vessel operator must promptly notify the STARBURST Range Control of safe passage through the safety zone. Failure to expeditiously notify STARBURST Range Control of passage through the safety zone will result in a determination by the Navy that the vessel is still in the safety zone, thereby restricting the use of the area for naval operations. If the Navy determines that facilitating safe transit through the zone negatively impacts range operations, the Navy will cease this practice and enforce the safety zones in these two areas without exception. (3) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated representative. (4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. (5) The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section by the U.S. Navy and local law enforcement agencies. [USCG-2009-0277, 75 FR 28198, May 20, 2010, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.1151 Security Zones; liquefied hazardous gas tank vessels, San Pedro Bay, California. (a) Definition. (b) Location. (1) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 500 yard radius around any liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) tank vessel that is anchored at a designated anchorage either inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or outside at designated anchorages within three nautical miles of the breakwater; (2) The shore area and all waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 500 yard radius around any LHG tank vessel that is moored, or in the process of mooring, at any berth within the Los Angeles or Long Beach port areas inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay; (3) All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 1000 yards ahead and 500 yards on each side and astern of any LHG tank vessel that is underway either on the waters inside the Federal breakwaters bounding San Pedro Bay or on the waters within three nautical miles seaward of the Federal breakwaters. (c) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number (800) 221-USCG (8724) or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (3) When any LHG tank vessels approach within 500 yards of a vessel that is moored or anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the LHG tank vessel's security zone unless it is either ordered by or given permission from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach to do otherwise. (d) Authority. (e) Enforcement. [COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02-005, 68 FR 13233, Mar. 19, 2003] § 165.1152 San Pedro Bay, California—Regulated navigation area. (a) Applicability. (b) Deviations. (c) Location. Latitude Longitude 33°35.50′ N 118°17.60′ W 33°35.50′ N 118°09.00′ W 33°37.70′ N 118°06.50′ W 33°43.40′ N 118°10.80′ W (2) The San Pedro Bay RNA consists of the following named sub-areas, defined by lines connecting their respective geographic coordinates: (i) The Los Angeles Pilot Area: Latitude Longitude 33°42.50′ N 118°15.10′ W 33°42.62′ N 118°14.70′ W 33°41.30′ N 118°13.50′ W 33°40.85′ N 118°14.90′ W 33°42.50′ N 118°15.10′ W (ii) The Long Beach Pilot Area: Latitude Longitude 33°43.40′ N 118°11.20′ W 33°43.40′ N 118°10.80′ W 33°41.50′ N 118°10.22′ W 33°40.52′ N 118°10.22′ W 33°40.52′ N 118°11.82′ W 33°41.50′ N 118°11.82′ W 33°43.40′ N 118°11.20′ W (iii) The Los Angeles Deep Water Traffic Lane: Latitude Longitude 33°42.47′ N 118°14.95′ W 33°42.56′ N 118°14.75′ W 33°39.48′ N 118°13.32′ W 33°39.42′ N 118°13.55′ W 33°42.47′ N 118°14.95′ W (iv) The Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lane: Latitude Longitude 33°43.43′ N 118°11.15′ W 33°43.39′ N 118°10.90′ W 33°41.51′ N 118°10.71′ W 33°41.50′ N 118°10.95′ W 33°43.43′ N 118°11.15′ W (v) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area: (d) General regulations. (1) A vessel shall not exceed a speed of 12 knots through the water within the RNA. (2) A vessel navigating within the RNA, shall have its engine(s) ready for immediate maneuver and shall operate its engine(s) in a control mode and on fuel that will allow for an immediate response to any engine order, ahead or astern, including stopping its engine(s) for an extended period of time. (3) A vessel navigating within the RNA shall maintain a minimum separation from other vessels of at least 0.25 nm. (e) Specific regulations Los Angeles Pilot Area. (ii) Vessels entering the Los Angeles Pilot Area shall pass directly through without stopping or loitering except as necessary to embark or disembark a pilot. (2) Long Beach Pilot Area. (ii) Vessels entering the Long Beach Pilot Area shall pass directly through without stopping or loitering except as necessary to embark or disembark a pilot. (iii) Every vessel shall leave Long Beach Approach Lighted Whistle Buoy “LB” to port when entering and departing Long Beach Channel and departing vessels shall pass across the southern boundary of the Long Beach Pilot Area. (3) Los Angeles and Long Beach Deep Water Traffic Lanes. (4) Los Angeles Deep Water Pilot Area. (5) Vessels described in paragraph (d) of this section may not enter the waters between Commercial Anchorage G and the Middle Breakwater as defined by an area enclosed by the line beginning at Los Angeles Main Channel Entrance Light 8 (33°42.70′ N, 118°14.70′ W), thence east along the Middle Breakwater to Long Beach Light (33°43.40′ N, 118°11.20′ W), thence south to (33°43.08′ N, 118°11.26′ W), thence westerly to (33°43.08′ N, 118°12.26′ W), thence southwesterly parallel to the breakwater to (33°42.43′ N, 118°14.30′ W), thence to the point of origin, unless such vessel is: (i) In an emergency; (ii) Proceeding to anchor in or departing Commercial Anchorage G; (iii) Standing by with confirmed pilot boarding arrangements; or, (iv) Engaged in towing vessels to or from Commercial Anchorage G, or to or from the waters between Commercial Anchorage G and the Middle Breakwater. [CGD11-00-007, 65 FR 62294, Oct. 18, 2000. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1154 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, San Pedro Bay, California. (a) Definition. (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (1) Persons desiring to transit these security zones may contact the COTP at telephone number (310) 521-3801 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (2) When a cruise ship approaches within 100 yards of a vessel that is moored, or anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the cruise ship's security zone unless it is either ordered by, or given permission from, the COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach to do otherwise. (d) Authority. (e) Enforcement. [COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02-004, 67 FR 72563, Dec. 6, 2002, as amended by USCG-2011-0101, 77 FR 1027, Jan. 9, 2012] § 165.1155 Security Zone; Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Avila Beach, California. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 1-800-221-8724 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Authority. [COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 02-006, 67 FR 77430, Dec. 18, 2002] § 165.1156 Safety Zone; Offshore Marine Terminal, El Segundo, CA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (i) Commercial vessels authorized to use the offshore marine terminal for loading or unloading; (ii) Commercial tugs, lighters, barges, launches, or other vessels authorized to engage in servicing the offshore marine terminal or vessels therein; (iii) Public vessels of the United States. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the safety zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 1-800-221-8724 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the owner or person in charge of any vessel from complying with the Navigation Rules (COLREGS and their associated Annexes and Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E)) and safe navigation practice. [COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach 03-002, 70 FR 30640, May 27, 2005; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1157 Security Zone; Cruise Ships, Santa Barbara, California. (a) Location. (b) Definition. (c) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the COTP LA-LB at telephone number 1-310-521-3801 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.800 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative. [USCG-2011-0906, 77 FR 65623, Oct. 30, 2012, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.1171 Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River—Regulated Navigation Area. (a) Location. (1) In the water area of Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River, beginning at the approximate center of the mouth of Copper Canyon and drawing a line down the approximate center of the canyon extending shoreward to the end of the navigable waters of the canyon, and comprising a semi-rectangular area extending 30 feet on each side of the line, for a total semi-rectangular width of 60 feet. (2) This line is more precisely described as: beginning at latitude 34°25′67.6″ N, longitude 114°18′38.5″ W, thence southwesterly to latitude 34°25′64″ N, longitude 114°18′45.7″ W, thence northwesterly to latitude 34°25′65.6″ N, longitude 114°18′46.7″ W, thence southeasterly to latitude 34°25′60.7″ N, longitude 114°18′42.7″ W, thence southwesterly to longitude 34°25′51.4″ N, latitude 114°18′46.2″ W, thence southeasterly to latitude 34°25′47.1″ N, longitude 114°18′49.4″ W, thence to the end of the navigable waters of the canyon. (b) Definitions. (1) Vessel: (2) Patrol Vessel: (c) Regulations. (2) During periods of vessels congestion within the Copper Canyon area, as determined by the Captain of the Port or his or her designated on-scene representative, the regulated navigation area will be closed to all vessels, with the exception of patrol vessels. During designated closure periods, no vessel may enter, remain in, or transit through the regulated navigation area, with the exception of patrol vessels. Designation of periods of vessel congestion and announcement of the closure of the regulated navigation area will be conducted by broadcast notices to mariners on VHF-FM Channel 16 no less frequently than every hour for the duration of the closure period. (3) Each person in the regulated navigation area shall comply with the directions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated on-scene representative regarding vessel operation. [CGD11-97-010, 63 FR 38308, July 16, 1998. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001] § 165.1181 San Francisco Bay Region, California—regulated navigation area. (a) Applicability. (b) Deviations. (c) Regulated Navigation Areas San Francisco Bay RNA. 37°47′18″ N, 122°30′22″ W; thence to 37°48′55″ N, 122°31′41″ W; thence along the shoreline to 37°50′38″ N, 122°28′37″ W; thence to 37°50′59″ N, 122°28′00″ W; thence to 37°51′45″ N, 122°27′28″ W; thence to 37°52′58″ N, 122°26′06″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′58″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′00″ W; thence to 37°51′40″ N, 122°23′48″ W; thence to 37°49′22″ N, 122°23′48″ W; thence to 37°48′20″ N, 122°22′12″ W; thence to 37°47′02″ N, 122°21′33″ W; thence to 37°47′02″ N, 122°23′04″ W; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (ii) The San Francisco Bay RNA consists of the following defined sub-areas: (A) Golden Gate Traffic Lanes 1 Westbound traffic lane: 37°48′30″ N, 122°31′22″ W; thence to 37°49′03″ N, 122°29′52″ W. Datum: NAD 83 ( 2 Eastbound traffic lane. 37°47′50″ N, 122°30′48″ W; thence to 37°48′30″ N, 122°29′29″ W. Datum: NAD 83 ( 3 Golden Gate Separation Zone: 37°48′08″ N, 122°31′05″ W; thence to 37°48′46″ N, 122°29′40″ W. Datum: NAD 83 (B) Golden Gate Precautionary Area: 37°48′30″ N, 122°29′29″ W; thence to 37°48′52″ N, 122°28′41″ W; thence to 37°48′52″ N, 122°27′49″ W; thence to 37°49′36″ N, 122°27′46″ W; thence to 37°49′55″ N, 122°28′09″ W; thence to 37°49′28″ N, 122°28′45″ W; thence to 37°49′03″ N, 122°29′52″ W; thence returning to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (C) Central Bay Traffic Lanes 1 ( 2 Eastbound traffic lane: 37°48′41″ N, 122°25′17″ W; thence to 37°48′50″ N, 122°26′14″ W; thence to 37°48′52″ N, 122°27′49″ W. Datum: NAD 83 ( 3 Deep Water (two-way) Traffic Lane: 37°49′55″ N, 122°28′09″ W; thence to 37°50′36″ N, 122°27′12″ W; thence to 37°50′47″ N, 122°26′26″ W. Datum: NAD 83 (D) Central Bay Separation Zone: 37°49′17″ N, 122°27′47″ W; thence to 37°49′35″ N, 122°25′25″ W. Datum: NAD 83 (E) Deep Water Traffic Lane Separation Zone: 37°49′36″ N, 122°27′46″ W; thence to 37°50′22″ N, 122°26′49″ W; thence to 37°50′25″ N, 122°26′22″ W. Datum: NAD 83 (F) Central Bay Precautionary Area: 37°48′41″ N, 122°25′17″ W; thence to 37°49′32″ N, 122°25′13″ W; thence to 37°50′25″ N, 122°26′22″ W; thence to 37°50′47″ N, 122°26′26″ W; thence to 37°51′04″ N, 122°24′58″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′58″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′00″ W; thence to 37°51′40″ N, 122°23′48″ W; thence to 37°49′22″ N, 122°23′48″ W; thence to 37°48′20″ N, 122°22′12″ W; thence to 37°47′02″ N, 122°21′33″ W; thence to 37°47′02″ N, 122°23′04″ W; thence returning along the shoreline to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (2) North Ship Channel RNA. 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′58″ W; thence to 37°54′15″ N, 122°27′27″ W; thence to 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′49″ W; thence to 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′34″ W; thence to 37°54′48″ N, 122°26′42″ W; thence to 37°54′02″ N, 122°26′10″ W; thence to 37°51′53″ N, 122°24′00″ W; thence to returning to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (3) San Pablo Strait Channel RNA. 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′49″ W; thence to 37°57′26″ N, 122°27′21″ W; thence to 38°00′48″ N, 122°24′45″ W; thence to 38°01′54″ N, 122°22′24″ W; thence to 38°01′44″ N, 122°22′18″ W; thence to 37°57′37″ N, 122°26′23″ W; thence to 37°56′06″ N, 122°26′34″ W; thence returning to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (4) Pinole Shoal Channel RNA. 38°01′54″ N, 122°22′25″ W; thence to 38°03′13″ N, 122°19′50″ W; thence to 38°03′23″ N, 122°18′31″ W; thence to 38°03′13″ N, 122°18′29″ W; thence to 38°03′05″ N, 122°19′28″ W; thence to 38°01′44″ N, 122°22′18″ W; thence returning to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (5) Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) (i) 122°13′31″ W (coinciding with the charted location of the Carquinez Bridge) (ii) 121°53′17″ W (coinciding with the charted location of New York Point) Datum: NAD 83 (6) Southampton Shoal Channel/Richmond Harbor RNA: (i) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at: 37°54′17″ N, 122°22′00″ W; thence to 37°54′08″ N, 122°22′00″ W; thence to 37°54′15″ N, 122°23′12″ W; thence to 37°54′30″ N, 122°23′09″ W; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (ii) The waters bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates, beginning at: 37°54′28″ N, 122°23′36″ W; thence to 37°54′20″ N, 122°23′38″ W; thence to 37°54′23″ N, 122°24′02″ W; thence to 37°54′57″ N, 122°24′51″ W; thence to 37°55′05″ N, 122°25′02″ W; thence to 37°54′57″ N, 122°25′22″ W; thence to 37°53′26″ N, 122°25′03″ W; thence to 37°53′24″ N, 122°25′13″ W; thence to 37°55′30″ N, 122°25′35″ W; thence to 37°55′40″ N, 122°25′10″ W; thence to 37°54′54″ N, 122°24′30″ W; thence to 37°54′30″ N, 122°24′00″ W; thence returning to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (7) Oakland Harbor RNA 37°48′40″ N, 122°19′58″ W; thence to 37°48′50″ N, 122°20′02″ W; thence to 37°48′29″ N, 122°20′39″ W; thence to 37°48′13″ N, 122°21′26″ W; thence to 37°48′10″ N, 122°21′39″ W; thence to 37°48′20″ N, 122°22′12″ W; thence to 37°47′36″ N, 122°21′50″ W; thence to 37°47′52″ N, 122°21′40″ W; thence to 37°48′03″ N, 122°21′00″ W; thence to 37°47′48″ N, 122°19′46″ W; thence to 37°47′55″ N, 122°19′43″ W; thence returning along the shoreline to the point of the beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (d) General regulations. (2) A power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons, navigating within the RNAs defined in paragraph (c) of this section, shall have its engine(s) ready for immediate maneuver and shall operate its engine(s) in a control mode and on fuel that will allow for an immediate response to any engine order, ahead or astern, including stopping its engine(s) for an extended period of time. (3) The master, pilot or person directing the movement of a vessel within the RNAs defined in paragraph (c) of this regulation shall comply with Rule 9 of the Inland Navigation Rules (INRs) (33 CFR subchapter E) in conjunction with the provisions of the associated INRs. (e) Specific Regulations San Francisco Bay RNA: (ii) A power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons, shall: (A) Use the appropriate traffic lane and proceed in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane; (B) Use the Central Bay Deep Water Traffic Lane if eastbound with a draft of 45 feet or greater or westbound with a draft of 28 feet or greater; (C) Not enter the Central Bay Deep Water Traffic Lane when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons or tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons is navigating therein when either vessel is: ( 1 ( 2 ( 3 (D) Normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane, but when joining or leaving from either side, shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable; (E) So far as practicable keep clear of the Central Bay Separation Zone and the Deep Water Traffic Lane Separation Zone; (F) Not cross a traffic lane separation zone unless crossing, joining, or leaving a traffic lane. (2) Pinole Shoal Channel RNA: (ii) A power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons shall not enter Pinole Shoal Channel RNA when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons or tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons is navigating therein if such entry would result in meeting, crossing, or overtaking the other vessel, when either vessel is: (A) Carrying certain dangerous cargoes (as denoted in § 160.203 of this subchapter); (B) Carrying bulk petroleum products; or (C) A tank vessel in ballast. (iii) Vessels permitted to use this channel shall proceed at a reasonable speed so as not to endanger other vessels or interfere with any work which may become necessary in maintaining, surveying, or buoying the channel, and they shall not anchor in the channel except in case of a deviation authorized under paragraph (b) of this section. (iv) This paragraph shall not be construed as prohibiting any necessary use of the channel by any public vessels while engaged in official duties, or in emergencies by pilot boats. (3) Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) Eastbound vessels: 1/2 (B) If the visibility is less than 1/2 1/2 (ii) Westbound vessels: 1/2 (B) If the visibility is less than 1/2 1/2 (C) If after entering the RNA visibility around the lift span subsequently becomes less than 1/2 (D) Vessels that are moored or anchored within the RNA with the intent to transit under the lift span shall remain moored or anchored until visibility around the lift span becomes greater than 1/2 (4) Southampton Shoal/Richmond Harbor RNA: (5) Oakland Harbor RNA: [CGD11-94-007, 60 FR 16796, Apr. 3, 1995; 60 FR 30157, June 7, 1995. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001, as amended by USCG-2003-15404, 68 FR 37741, June 25, 2003; CGD11-03-001, 69 FR 2843, Jan. 21, 2004; USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1182 Safety/Security Zone: San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, and Suisun Bay, CA. (a) Regulated area. (1) All waters 200 yards ahead and astern and 100 yards to each side of every vessel transporting nuclear materials on behalf of the United States Department of Energy while such vessels transit from a line drawn between San Francisco Main Ship Channel Lighted Bell Buoy 7 and San Francisco Main Ship Channel Lighted Whistle Buoy 8 (LLNR 4190 & 4195, positions 37°46.9′ N, 122°35.4′ W & 37°46.5′ N, 122°35.2′ W, respectively) until safely moored at the Weapons Support Facility Seal Beach Detachment Concord on Suisun Bay (position 38°03.3′ N, 122°02.5′ W). All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983. (2) All waters within 100 yards of such vessels described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section while such vessels are conducting cargo operations at the Weapons Support Facility Seal Beach Detachment Concord. (b) Notification. Federal Register (c) Effective Period. (d) Regulations. [CGD11-98-005, 63 FR 38754, July 20, 1998. Redesignated by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1183 Security Zones; tankers, cruise ships, and High Value Assets, San Francisco Bay and Delta Ports, Monterey Bay and Humboldt Bay, California (a) Definitions. (1) Cruise ship (2) High Value Asset (3) Tanker (4) Designated representative (b) Locations. (1) San Francisco Bay. (2) Monterey Bay. (3) Humboldt Bay. (c) Regulations. (2) Mariners requesting permission to transit through the security zone may request authorization to do so from the Patrol Commander (PATCOM). The PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or the designated representative. (4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies. [USCG-2010-1004, 76 FR 20845, Apr. 14, 2011, as amended by USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1184 Safety Zone; Coast Guard Use of Force Training Exercises, San Pablo Bay, CA. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement. (c) Definitions. (d) Regulations. (2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the COTP or the COTP's representative to obtain permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. Persons and vessels may request permission to enter the safety zone on VHF-16 or the 24-hour Command Center via telephone at (415) 399-3547. [USCG-2009-0324, 76 FR 25550, May 5, 2011] § 165.1185 Regulated Navigation Area; San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, and connecting waters in California. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (1) The vessel is otherwise directed or permitted by the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port can be reached at telephone number (415) 399-3547 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (2) The vessel is in an emergency situation and unable to proceed as directed in paragraph (a) of this section without endangering the safety of persons, property, or the environment. [CGD11 04-001, 69 FR 30206, May 27, 2004] § 165.1187 Security Zones; Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, California. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 415-399-3547 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Enforcement. [COTP San Francisco Bay 03-029, 69 FR 11316, Mar. 10, 2004] § 165.1188 Safety Zone; Old Mormon Slough, Stockton California. (a) General. (b) Regulation. (c) Each person in a safety zone who has notice of a lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direction of the Captain of the Port (COTP) or District Commander issued to carry out the purposes of this subpart. (d) The Coast Guard may be assisted in enforcing this rule by other Federal, state, or local agencies. [USCG-2013-0196, 78 FR 60220, Oct. 1, 2013. Redesignated by USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38448, July 7, 2014] § 165.1189 Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) The security zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP. (3) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP by VHF Marine Radio channel 16 or through the 24-hour Command Center at telephone (415) 399-3547. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP. (c) Enforcement. [USCG-2022-0483, 87 FR 58998, Sept. 29, 2022] § 165.1190 Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, Alameda, CA. (a) Locations. (1) Coast Guard Island. (2) Coast Guard Island Causeway. (b) Regulations. (2) Under the general security zone regulations in subpart D of this part, you may not loiter in the security zone described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section unless authorized by the COTP. Vessels must make a direct passage through the security zone described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. (c) Enforcement. [Doc. No. USCG-2023-0114, 88 FR 20776, Apr. 7, 2023] § 165.1191 Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events. (a) General. (b) Regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”. (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 165.1191 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83] 1. San Francisco Giants Fireworks Sponsor San Francisco Giants Baseball Team. Event Description Fireworks display in conjunction with baseball season home games. Date All season home games at AT&T Park. Location 700 feet off of Pier 48, San Francisco, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 700-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 2. [Reserved] 3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka Sponsor City of Eureka, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Humboldt Bay, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 4. Fourth of July Fireworks, Crescent City Sponsor Crescent City, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Crescent City Harbor, Crescent City, CA. Regulated Area Crescent City Harbor in the navigable waters within a 700-foot radius of the launch platform located on the West Jetty. 5. Pillar Point Harbor Fireworks Sponsor Various sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Half Moon Bay, CA. Regulated Area Pillar Point Harbor Beach. 6. Fourth of July Fireworks, Redwood City Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Redwood City, CA. Regulated Area 600-foot radius around the fireworks launch platform located on the pier at the Port of Redwood City. 7. San Francisco Independence Day Fireworks Sponsor The City of San Francisco. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location 1 A barge located approximately 1,000 feet off San Francisco Pier 39. Location 2 A barge located approximately 700 feet off of the San Francisco Municipal Pier at Aquatic Park. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around each fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Berkeley Marina Sponsor Berkeley Marina. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location A barge located near the Berkeley Marina Pier. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location A barge located in the Richmond Harbor in Richmond, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 560-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito Sponsor City of Sausalito. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location 1,000 feet off-shore from Sausalito, CA waterfront, north of Spinnaker Restaurant. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Martinez Sponsor City of Martinez. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Carquinez Strait, CA. Regulated Area The area of navigable waters within a 560-foot radius of the launch platform located near Waterfront Park. 12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Antioch Sponsor City of Antioch. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location San Joaquin River, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the moving fireworks display. 13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Pittsburg Sponsor City of Pittsburg. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Suisun Bay, CA. Regulated Area The area of navigable waters within a 560-foot radius of the launch platform located on a Pittsburg Marina Pier. 14. Delta Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location San Joaquin River, near Mandeville Island, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 15. Fourth of July Fireworks, Tahoe City, CA Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Off-shore from Common Beach, Tahoe City, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 16. Fourth of July Fireworks, Glenbrook NV Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Off-shore Glenbrook Beach, NV. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 17. Independence Day Fireworks, Kings Beach, CA Sponsor North Tahoe Business Association. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location Off-shore from Kings Beach, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 18. Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location Off South Lake Tahoe, CA near the NV Border. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 19. Incline Village Independence Day Fireworks Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location 500-1,000 feet off Incline Village, NV in Crystal Bay. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 20. Labor Day Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Labor Day. Location Off South Lake Tahoe, California near the Nevada Border. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 21. Fleet Week Fireworks Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Second Friday and Saturday in October. Location 1,000 feet off Pier 3, San Francisco, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 22. Monte Foundation Fireworks Sponsor Monte Foundation. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Second Saturday or Sunday in October. Location Capitola Pier in Capitola, CA. Regulated Area 1,000-foot radius around the fireworks launch site in the navigable waters around and under the Capitola Pier. 23. Rio Vista Bass Derby Fireworks Sponsor Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Second Saturday in October. Location 500 feet off Rio Vista, CA waterfront. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 24. San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks Sponsor City of San Francisco. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date December 30th through January 1st. Location 1,000 feet off the Embarcadero near the Ferry Plaza in San Francisco, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 25. Sacramento New Year's Eve Fireworks Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date December 31st through January 1st. Location Near the Tower Bridge, Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA. Regulated Area The navigable waters of the Sacramento River within 700 feet of the two shore-based launch locations near the Tower Bridge in Sacramento, CA and the bridge-based launch location on the Tower Bridge in Sacramento, CA. 26. Jameson Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor Various Sponsors Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location South Lake Tahoe near Jameson Beach. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 560-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 27. Feast of Lanterns Fireworks Sponsor Feast of Lanterns, Inc. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date A Saturday or Sunday in July. Location Near Lover's Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA. Regulated Area The area of navigable waters within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on the beach near Lover's Point Park. 28. Execpro Services Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor Execpro Services Inc. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of July 4th. Location Off-shore from Incline Village, NV. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 29. Monte Foundation Fireworks, Lake Tahoe Sponsor Monte Foundation. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date Week of Labor Day. Location Carnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 30. Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Fireworks Sponsor Various Sponsors. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date A Saturday or Sunday in December. Location Off-shore from Sausalito Point, Sausalito, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 31. Benicia Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor City of Benicia, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Carquinez Strait, Benicia, CA. Regulated Area 1,000-foot radius around the fireworks launch site located on the Benicia First Street Pier. 32. Vallejo Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsor City of Vallejo, CA. Event Description Fireworks Display. Date July 4th. Location Mare Island Strait, Vallejo, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display. 33. Berkeley Winter on the Waterfront Fireworks Sponsor City of Berkeley, CA. Event Description Two Fireworks Displays. Date Second Saturday or Sunday in December. Location Near the entrance to the Berkeley Marina in Berkeley, CA. Regulated Area 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 500-foot radius upon commencement of the first fireworks display and remains in effect until after the conclusion of the second fireworks display. [USCG-2009-0559, 76 FR 50675, Aug. 16, 2011, as amended by USCG-2013-0362, 79 FR 9093, Feb. 18, 2014; USCG-2016-0154, 81 FR 70943, Oct. 14, 2016; USCG-2016-0836, 82 FR 15636, Mar. 30, 2017; USCG-2019-0317, 85 FR 41191, July 9, 2020] § 165.1192 Security Zones; Waters surrounding San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport, San Francisco Bay, California. (a) Locations. (1) San Francisco International Airport Security Zone. Latitude Longitude 37°36′19″ N 122°22′36″ W 37°36′45″ N 122°122′18″ W 37°36′26″ N 122°21′30″ W 37°36′31″ N 122°21′21″ W 37°36′17″ N 122°20′45″ W 37°36′37″ N 122°20′40″ W 37°36′50″ N 122°21′08″ W 37°37′00″ N 122°21′12″ W 37°37′21″ N 122°21′53″ W 37°37′39″ N 122°21′44″ W 37°37′56″ N 122°21′51″ W 37°37′50″ N 122°22′20″ W 37°38′25″ N 122°22′54″ W 37°38′23″ N 122°23′01″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (2) Oakland International Airport Security Zone. Latitude Longitude 37°43′35″ N 122°15′00″ W 37°43′40″ N 122°15′05″ W 37°43′34″ N 122°15′12″ W 37°43′24″ N 122°15′11″ W 37°41′54″ N 122°13′05″ W 37°41′51″ N 122°12′48″ W 37°41′53″ N 122°12′44″ W 37°41′35″ N 122°12′18″ W 37°41′46″ N 122°12′08″ W 37°42′03″ N 122°12′34″ W 37°42′08″ N 122°12′32″ W 37°42′35″ N 122°12′30″ W 37°42′40″ N 122°12′06″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of a security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 415-399-3547 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. (c) Enforcement. [COTP San Francisco Bay 03-009, 69 FR 34282, June 21, 2004] § 165.1195 Regulated Navigation Area; Humboldt Bay Bar Channel and Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel, Humboldt Bay, California. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. COTP Sector Sector Commander Hazardous material Humboldt Bay Area Oil Station Tank Vessel (c) Applicability. (d) Regulations. (2) Permission for a bar crossing by vessels or towing vessels and their tows to which this regulation applies is dependent on environmental and safety factors, including but not limited to: Sea state, winds, visibility, size and type of vessel or tow, wave period, time of day/night, and tidal currents. The final decision to close the bar rests with Humboldt Bay Sector Commander or his designated representative. At a minimum, Humboldt Bay Bar Channel crossings by vessels subject to this advisory will generally not be permitted unless all of the following conditions exist: Proper permission to cross has been received, sea conditions at the bar are less than 6 feet, winds at the bar are less than 30 knots, the transit will take place during daylight hours, the vessel has only a single tow or no tow, the visibility at the bar is greater than 1,000 yards, and the vessel and tow are in proper operating condition. (3) If the bar is closed to vessels to which this regulation applies, waiver requests will be accepted within four hours of crossing the entrance channel. If the waiver request is made between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., the request should be made to Station Humboldt Bay on VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (707) 443-2213. If between 10 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., or if unable to reach the Station, the request can be made directly to Sector/Air Station Humboldt Bay on VHF-FM Channel 16 or at (707) 839-6113. Waiver requests must be made by the vessel master and must provide the following: A description of the proposed operation, the conditions for which the waiver is requested, the reasons for requesting the waiver, the reasons that the requester believes the proposed operation can be accomplished safely, and a callback phone number. The Station or Sector Watchstander receiving the request will brief the Officer in Charge of the Station who will then brief the Sector Commander. The authority to grant waivers rests with the Sector Commander or his designated representative. (4) In addition to the requirements in paragraphs (d)(1)-(3) of this section, vessels transporting liquefied hazardous gases or compressed hazardous gases in bulk as cargo into or out of Humboldt Bay are required to be aided by two assist tugs. If the vessel carrying the gases is towed, the assist tug requirement is in addition to the towing tug. The assist tugs shall escort the vessel through its transit and must be stationed so as to provide immediate assistance in response to the loss of power or steering of the cargo vessel, its towing tug, or loss of control over the tow. (5) Vessels to which this regulation applies may be required by the Sector Commander or his designated representative to be escorted by a Coast Guard vessel during their transit. In addition, if a vessel master, agent, or pilot has concerns about the safety of a vessel's transit through the Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel, a Coast Guard escort may be requested. Requests for an escort should be directed to Station on VHF-FM channel 16 or at (707) 443-2213 between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., or to Sector on VHF-FM channel 16 or at (707) 839-6113 if between 10 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. (e) Enforcement. Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. [CGD11-05-006, 70 FR 49492, Aug. 24, 2005] § 165.1196 Regulated Navigation Areas; Harbor Entrances along the Coast of Northern California. (a) Regulated navigation areas. (1) Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel: The navigable waters enclosed by the following coordinates: (i) 40°45′17″ N, 124°14′10″ W (Point A); (ii) 40°45′56″ N, 124°15′06″ W (Point B); (iii) 40°46′25″ N, 124°14′30″ W (Point C); (iv) 40°46′04″ N, 124°13′46″ W (Point D); and (v) Thence back to Point A, in Eureka, CA (NAD 83). (2) Noyo River Entrance Channel: The navigable waters of the Noyo River Entrance Channel enclosed by the following coordinates: (i) 39°25′36″ N, 123°48′34″ W (Point A); (ii) 39°25′37″ N, 123°48′38″ W (Point B); (iii) 39°25′42″ N, 123°48′39″ W (Point C); (iv) 39°25′42″ N, 123°48′32″ W (Point D); and (v) Thence back to Point A, in in Fort Bragg, CA (NAD 83). (3) Crescent City Harbor Entrance Channel: The navigable waters of the Crescent City Harbor Entrance Channel enclosed by the following coordinates: (i) 41°43′50″ N, 124°11′27″ W (Point A) (ii) 41°44′12″N, 124°11′42″ W (Point B) (iii) 41°44′26″ N, 124°10′55″ W (Point C) (iv) 41°44′13″ N, 124°10′20″ W (Point D); and (v) Thence back to Point A, in Crescent City, CA (NAD 83). (4) Estero-Morro Bay Harbor Entrance Channel: The navigable waters of the Morro Bay Harbor Entrance Channel enclosed by the following coordinates: (i) 35°21′21″ N, 120°52′12″ W (Point A); (ii) 35°21′41″ N, 120°52′37″ W (Point B); (iii) 35°21′55″ N, 120°52′10″ W (Point C); (iv) 35°21′38″ N, 120°51′51″ W (Point D); and (v) Thence back to Point A, in Morro Bay, CA (NAD 83). (b) Definitions. (1) Bar closure (2) Bar crossing plan (3) Bar restriction (4) Commercial fishing industry vessel (5) COTP designated representative (6) Fish processing vessel (7) Fish tender vessel (8) Fishing vessel (9) Operator (10) Readily accessible (11) Recreational vessel (12) Small passenger vessel (13) Uninspected passenger vessel (i) Of at least 100 gross tons; (A) Carrying not more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (B) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than 12 passengers; or (ii) Of less than 100 gross tons; (A) Carrying not more than six passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (B) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than six passengers. (14) Unsafe condition L = Overall length of a vessel measured in feet in a straight horizontal line along and parallel with the centerline between the intersections of this line with the vertical planes of the stem and stern profiles excluding deckhouses and equipment. F = The minimum freeboard when measured in feet from the lowest point along the upper strake edge to the surface of the water. W = Maximum wave height in feet to the nearest highest whole number. (c) Regulations Bar restrictions. (ii) Bar closure. (iii) Notification. (2) Safety requirements for recreational vessels. (i) When crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists or (ii) Whenever the recreational vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar. (3) Safety requirements for uninspected passenger vessels (UPVs). (A) When crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists or (B) Whenever the uninspected passenger vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar. (ii) The master or operator of any uninspected passenger vessel operating in an RNA established in paragraph (a) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(3)(i)(A) of this section shall contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 prior to crossing the bar. The master or operator shall report the following: (A) Vessel name, (B) Vessel location or position, (C) Number of persons onboard the vessel and (D) Vessel destination. (4) Safety Requirements for Small Passenger Vessels (SPV). (A) Whenever crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists or (B) Whenever their vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar. (ii) Small passenger vessels with bar crossing plans that have been reviewed by and accepted by the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI) are exempt from the safety requirements described in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(4)(i)(A) of this section so long as when crossing the bar the master or operator ensures that all persons on their vessel wear lifejackets in accordance with their bar crossing plan. If the vessel's bar crossing plan does not specify the conditions when the persons on their vessel shall wear lifejackets, however, then the master or operator shall comply with the safety requirements provided in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section in its entirety. (iii) The master or operator of any small passenger vessel operating in an RNA established in paragraph (a) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(4)(i)(A) of this section shall contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 prior to crossing the bar. The master or operator shall report the following: (A) Vessel name, (B) Vessel location or position, (C) Number of persons on board the vessel and (D) Vessel destination. (5) Safety Requirements for Commercial Fishing Vessels (CFV). (A) Whenever crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists or (B) Whenever the commercial fishing vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar. (ii) The master or operator of any commercial fishing vessel operating in an RNA described in paragraph (a) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(5)(i)(A) of this section shall contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 prior to crossing the bar. The master or operator shall report the following: (A) Vessel name, (B) Vessel location or position, (C) Number of persons on board the vessel and (D) Vessel destination. (6) Penalties. [USCG-2019-0785, 85 FR 43440, July 17, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 31167, June 11, 2021] § 165.1197 Security Zones; San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, California. (a) Locations. (1) Chevron Long Wharf, San Francisco Bay. Latitude Longitude 37°55′52.2″ N 122°24′04.7″ W 37°55′41.8″ N 122°24′07.1″ W 37°55′26.8″ N 122°24′35.9″ W 37°55′47.1″ N 122°24′55.5″ W 37°55′42.9″ N 122°25′03.5″ W 37°55′11.2″ N 122°24′32.8″ W 37°55′14.4″ N 122°24′27.5″ W 37°55′19.7″ N 122°24′23.7″ W 37°55′22.2″ N 122°24′26.2″ W 37°55′38.5″ N 122°23′56.9″ W 37°55′47.8″ N 122°23′53.3″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (2) Conoco-Phillips, San Pablo Bay. Latitude Longitude 38°03′06.0″ N 122°15′32.4″ W 38°03′20.7″ N 122°15′35.8″ W 38°03′21.8″ N 122°15′29.8″ W 38°03′29.1″ N 122°15′31.8″ W 38°03′23.8″ N 122°15′55.8″ W 38°03′16.8″ N 122°15′53.2″ W 38°03′18.6″ N 122°15′45.2″ W 38°03′04.0″ N 122°15′42.0″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (3) Shell Terminal, Carquinez Strait. Latitude Longitude 38°01′39.8″ N 122°07′40.3″ W 38°01′54.0″ N 122°07′43.0″ W 38°01′56.9″ N 122°07′37.9″ W 38°02′02.7″ N 122°07′42.6″ W 38°01′49.5″ N 122°08′08.7″ W 38°01′43.7″ N 122°08′04.2″ W 38°01′50.1″ N 122°07′50.5″ W 38°01′36.3″ N 122°07′47.6″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (4) Amorco Pier, Carquinez Strait. Latitude Longitude 38°02′03.1″ N 122°07′11.9″ W 38°02′05.6″ N 122°07′18.9″ W 38°02′07.9″ N 122°07′14.9″ W 38°02′13.0″ N 122°07′19.4″ W 38°02′05.7″ N 122°07′35.9″ W 38°02′00.5″ N 122°07′31.1″ W 38°02′01.8″ N 122°07′27.3″ W 38°01′55.0″ N 122°07′11.0″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (5) Valero, Carquinez Strait. Latitude Longitude 38°02′37.6″ N 122°07′51.5″ W 38°02′34.7″ N 122°07′48.9″ W 38°02′44.1″ N 122°07′34.9″ W 38°02′48.0″ N 122°07′37.9″ W 38°02′47.7″ N 122°07′42.1″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (6) Avon Pier, Suisun Bay. Latitude Longitude 38°02′24.6″ N 122°04′52.9″ W 38°02′54.0″ N 122°05′19.5″ W 38°02′55.8″ N 122°05′16.1″ W 38°03′02.1″ N 122°05′19.4″ W 38°02′55.1″ N 122°05′42.6″ W 38°02′48.8″ N 122°05′39.2″ W 38°02′52.4″ N 122°05′27.7″ W 38°02′46.5″ N 122°05′22.4″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. (b) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of a security zone may contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 415-399-3547 or on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) to seek permission to transit the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. (c) Enforcement. [COTP San Francisco Bay 05-007, 71 FR 12138, Mar. 9, 2006] § 165.1198 Safety zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Regulations. (2) Persons and vessels operating within the safety zone may not anchor or otherwise loiter within the safety zone. (3) Vessel operators desiring to anchor or otherwise loiter within the safety zone must contact Sector San Francisco Vessel Traffic Service at (415) 556-2760 or VHF Channel 14 to obtain permission. (4) All persons and vessels transiting through or operating within the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or a designated representative. (5) The public can contact Sector San Francisco Bay at (415) 399-3530 to obtain information concerning enforcement of this rule. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2012-1008, 78 FR 5720, Jan. 28, 2013] § 165.1199 Security Zones; Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO), Concord, California. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) When one or more piers are involved in onload or offload operations at the same time, there will be a 500-yard security zone for each involved pier. (3) Under the general regulations in subpart D of this part, entry into, transiting or anchoring within the security zone(s) described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited during times of enforcement unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the security zone(s) during times of enforcement must contact the COTP or a designated representative on VHF-16 or through the 24-hour Command Center at telephone (415) 399-3547 to obtain permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the security zone(s) must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or a designated representative. (5) Upon being hailed by the COTP or designated representative by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel approaching the security zone(s) must proceed as directed to avoid entering the security zone(s). (d) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement of security zone(s). [USCG-2015-0330, 81 FR 37516, June 10, 2016] § 165.11731 Security Zone: Escorted Vessels, Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA, Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Definitions. COTP Designated representatives Escorted vessel (1) Coast Guard surface or air asset displaying the Coast Guard insignia. (2) State and/or local law enforcement asset displaying the applicable agency markings and/or equipment associated with the agency. (3) When escorted vessels are moored, dayboards or other visual indications such as lights or buoys may be used. In all cases, broadcast notice to mariners will be issued to advise mariners of these restrictions. Minimum safe speed (1) On a plane; (2) In the process of coming up onto or coming off a plane; or (3) Creating an excessive wake. (b) Regulated area. (c) Security zone. (d) Regulations. (2) A vessel may request the permission of the COTP LALB or a designated representative to enter the security zone described in paragraph (c) of this section. If permitted to enter the security zone, a vessel must proceed at the minimum safe speed and must comply with the orders of the COTP or a designated representative. (e) Notice of security zone. (f) Contact information. [USCG-2015-0880, 80 FR 60805, Oct. 8, 2015] Twelfth Coast Guard District [Reserved] USCG Northwest District § 165.1301 Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters in Northwestern Washington—Regulated Navigation Area. The following is a regulated navigation area—All of the following northwestern Washington waters under the jurisdiction of the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound: Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Possession Sound, Elliott Bay, Commencement Bay, the San Juan Archipelago, Rosario Strait, Guemes Channel, Bellingham Bay, U.S. waters of the Strait of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and Georgia Strait, and all lesser bays and harbors adjacent to the above. (a) Definitions as used in this section: (1) Vessels engaged in fishing (2) Hazardous levels of vessel traffic congestion (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any party from their responsibility to comply with applicable rules set forth in the 72 COLREGS. (c) General Regulations: The provisions of this paragraph apply at all times. (1) Vessels engaged in fishing or other operations—that are distinct from vessels following a TSS or a connecting precautionary area east of New Dungeness and which are not required by the Bridge to Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations to maintain a listening watch, are highly encouraged to maintain a listening watch on the Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service (PSVTS) VHF-FM radio frequency for the area in which the vessel is operating. A safe alternative to the radio listening watch is to stay clear of the TSS and connecting precautionary area. (2) Vessels engaged in gill net fishing at any time between sunset and sunrise in any of the waters defining the regulated navigation are of this section shall, in addition to the navigation lights and shapes required by part 81 of this title (72 COLREGS), display at the end of the net most distant from the vessel on all-round (32-point) white light visible for a minimum of two nautical miles and displayed from at least three feet above the surface of the water. (3) Vessels engaged in fishing, including gillnet and purse seine fishing, are prohibited in the following Prohibited Fishing Area: The Hood Canal Bridge, to include the waters within a one-half nautical mile radius of the center of the main ship channel draw span during the immediate approach and transit of the draw by public vessels of the United States. (4) East of New Dungeness, vessels engaged in fishing in a traffic lane or connecting precautionary area shall tend nets or other gear placed in the water so as to facilitate the movement of the vessel or gear from the traffic lane or precautionary area upon the approach of a vessel following the TSS. (d) Congested Regulations: The provisions under this paragraph apply only when imposed in specific locations by Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service. They are intended to enhance vessel traffic safety during periods and in locations where hazardous levels of vessel traffic congestion are deemed to exist by Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service. Operations potentially creating vessel traffic congestion include, but are not limited to, vessels engaged in fishing, including gillnet or purse seine, recreational fishing derbies, regattas, or permitted marine events. (1) Vessels engaged in fishing or other operations—that are distinct from vessels following a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) or a connecting precautionary area east of New Dungeness, may not remain in, nor their gear remain in, a traffic lane or a connecting precautionary area east of New Dungeness when a vessel following a TSS approaches. Such vessels not following a TSS or a connecting precautionary area shall draw in their gear, maneuver, or otherwise clear these areas so that their action is complete at least fifteen minutes before the arrival of a vessel following the TSS. Vessels which are required by this paragraph to remain clear of a connecting precautionary area east of New Dungeness or a traffic lane must also remain clear of the adjacent separation zone when in a TSS east of New Dungeness. (2) A vessel following the TSS may not exceed a speed of 11 knots through the water. (3) Vessels engaged in fishing, including gillnet and purse seine fishing, are prohibited in the following Prohibited Fishing Area: Edmonds/Kingston ferry crossing lanes, to include the waters within one-quarter nautical mile on either side of a straight line connecting the Edmonds and Kingston ferry landings during the hours that the ferry is operating. (e) Authorization to deviate from this section. (1) Commander, USCG Northwest District may, upon written request, issue an authorization to deviate from this section if the proposed deviation provides a level of safety equivalent to or beyond that provided by the required procedure. An application for authorization must state the need for the deviation and describe the proposed alternative operation. (2) PSVTS may, upon verbal request, authorize a deviation from this section for a voyage, or part of a voyage, if the proposed deviation provides a level of safety equivalent to or beyond that provided by the required procedure. The deviation request must be made well in advance to allow the requesting vessel and the Vessel Traffic Center (VTC) sufficient time to assess the safety of the proposed deviation. Discussions between the requesting vessel and the VTC should include, but are not limited to, information on vessel handling characteristics, traffic density, radar contracts, and environmental conditions. (3) In an emergency, the master, pilot, or person directing the movement of the vessel following the TSS may deviate from this section to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment, and shall report the deviation to the VTC as soon as possible. [CGD 13-98-002, 63 FR 7708, Feb. 17, 1998] § 165.1302 Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, WA. (a) Location. (b) Security zone anchorage. (c) Special Regulations. (i) Public vessels of the United States, other than United States Naval vessels. (ii) Vessels that are performing work at Naval Submarine Base Bangor pursuant to a contract with the United States Navy which requires their presence in the security zone. (iii) Any other vessels or class of vessels mutually agreed upon in advance by the Captain of the Port and Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base Bangor. Vessels operating in the security zone under this exemption must have previously obtained a copy of a certificate of exemption permitting their operation in the security zone from the Security Office, Naval Submarine Base Bangor. This written exemption shall state the date(s) on which it is effective and may contain any further restrictions on vessel operations within the security zone as have been previously agreed upon by the Captain of the Port and Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base Bangor. The certificate of exemption shall be maintained on board the exempted vessel so long as such vessel is operating in the security zone. (2) Any vessel authorized to enter or remain in the security zone may anchor in the security zone anchorage. (3) Other vessels desiring access to this zone shall secure permission from the Captain of the Port through the Security Office of the Naval Submarine Base Bangor. The request shall be forwarded in a timely manner to the Captain of the Port by the appropriate Navy official. (d) Enforcement. [CDG13 87-06, 52 FR 47924, Dec. 17, 1987] § 165.1303 Puget Sound and adjacent waters, WA—regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area: the waters of the United States east of a line extending from Discovery Island Light to New Dungeness Light and all points in the Puget Sound area north and south of these lights. (b) Regulations. (2) Commander, USCG Northwest District may, upon written request, issue an authorization to deviate from paragraph (b)(1) of this section if it is determined that such deviation provides an adequate level of safety. Any application for authorization must state the need and fully describe the proposed procedure. (c) Precautionary Area Regulations. Note: The center of precautionary area “RB” is not marked by a buoy. (2) The Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service (PSVTS) may, upon verbal request, authorize a onetime deviation from paragraph (c)(1) of this section for a voyage, or part of a voyage, if the proposed deviation provides a level of safety equivalent to or beyond that provided by the required procedure. The deviation request must be made well in advance to allow the requesting vessel and the Vessel Traffic Center (VTC) sufficient time to assess the safety of the proposed deviation. Discussions between the requesting vessel and the VTC should include, but are not limited to, information on the vessel handling characteristics, traffic density, radar contacts, and environmental conditions. (3) In an emergency, the master, pilot, or person directing the movement of the vessel may deviate from paragraph (c)(1) of this section to the extent necessary to avoid endangering persons, property, or the environment, and shall report the deviation to the VTC as soon as possible. [CGD 90-020, 59 FR 36335, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 13-97-003, 62 FR 23660, May 1, 1997] § 165.1305 Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA. (a) Location. (b) Effective dates. Federal Register (c) Regulation. [CGD13-95-009, 60 FR 61481, Nov. 30, 1995, as amended by USCG-2011-0197, 76 FR 31855, June 2, 2011] § 165.1307 Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA. (a) Location. (b) Effective dates. Federal Register (c) Regulation. [CGD13-95-007, 60 FR 61482, Nov. 30, 1995, as amended by CGD13-97-015, 62 FR 39445, July 23, 1997] § 165.1308 Columbia River, Vancouver, WA. (a) Location. (b) Effective dates. Federal Register (c) Regulation. [CGD13-95-055, 61 FR 18949, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended by USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 48565, Aug. 11, 2010] § 165.1309 Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, WA. (a) Regulated area. (b) Regulations. (c) Waiver. [CGD 13-98-004, 64 FR 72561, Dec. 28, 1999] § 165.1310 Strait of Juan de Fuca and adjacent coastal waters of Northwest Washington; Makah Whale Hunting—Regulated Navigation Area. (a) The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): From 48°02.25′ N, 124°42.1′ W northward along the mainland shoreline of Washington State to Cape Flattery and thence eastward along the mainland shoreline of Washington State to 48°22′ N, 124°34′ W; thence due north to 48°24.55′ N, 124°34′ W; thence northwesterly to 48°27.1′ N, 124°41.7′ W; thence due west to 48°27.1′ N, 124°45.5′ W; thence southwesterly to 48°20.55′ N, 124°51.05′ W, thence west south west to 48°18.0′ N 124°59.0′ W, thence due south to 48°02.25′ N, 124°59.0′ W) thence due east back to the shoreline of Washington at 48°02.25′ N, 124°42.1′ W. Datum: NAD 1983. (b) During a whale hunt, while the international numeral pennant five (5) is flown by a Makah whale hunt vessel, the following area within the RNA is a Moving Exclusion Zone: The column of water from the surface to the seabed with a radius of 500 yards centered on the Makah whale hunt vessel displaying international numeral pennant five (5). This Moving Exclusionary Zone is activated only when surface visibility exceeds one nautical mile, between sunrise and sunset, and the Makah whale hunt vessel displays the international numeral pennant five (5). The Moving Exclusionary Zone is deactivated upon sunset, visibility is reduced to less than one nautical mile, or when the Makah hunt vessel strikes international numeral pennant five (5). (c) Unless otherwise authorized by the Commander, USCG Northwest District or his or her representative, no person or vessel may enter the active Moving Exclusionary Zone except for: (1) Authorized Makah whale hunt vessel actively engaged in hunting operations under direction of the master of the Makah vessel flying international numeral pennant five (5), and (2) A single authorized media pool vessel operating in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section. (d) The international numeral pennant five (5) is only authorized to be displayed from one Makah whale hunt vessel during actual whale hunt operations. No other vessels may display this pennant within the RNA at any time. Whale hunt operations commence when a whale hunt vessel is underway and its master intends to have a whale killed during the voyage. Whale hunt operations cease once this intent is abandoned, a whale is landed, or when the international numeral pennant five (5) is struck. (e) The Makah Tribe shall make SECURITE broadcasts beginning one half hour before the commencement of a hunt and every half hour thereafter until hunting activities are concluded. This broadcast shall be made on channel 16 VHF-FM and state: A whale hunt is proceeding today within the Regulated Navigation Area established for Makah whaling activities. The (name of vessel) is a (color and description of vessel) and will be flying international numeral pennant five (5) while engaged in whaling operations. This pennant is yellow and blue in color. Mariners are required by federal regulation to stay 500 yards away from (name of vessel), and are strongly urged to remain even further away from whale hunt activities as an additional safety measure. (f)(1) Credentialed members of the media interested in entering the Moving Exclusionary Zone may request permission to operate a single media vessel in the Moving Exclusionary Zone by telephoning Coast Guard Public Affairs, as soon as practicable at (206) 220-7237 during normal working hours, and (206) 220-7001 after hours. Coast Guard preauthorization is required prior to entry into the Moving Exclusionary Zone by a single media pool vessel. (2) The media pool vessel must be a U.S. documented vessel. The media pool vessel must be under command at all times within the Moving Exclusionary zone by a master holding a license or merchant mariner credential issued in the U.S. to carry passenger for hire. All expenses, liabilities and risks associated with operation of the media pool vessel lie with members of the pool and the pool vessel owners and operators. (3) The master of the media pool vessel shall maneuver to avoid positioning the pool vessel between whales and hunt vessel(s), out of the line of fire, at a prudent distance and location relative to whale hunt operations, and in a manner that avoids hindering the hunt or path of the whale in any way. (4) Although permitted to maneuver within the Moving Exclusionary Zone, personnel aboard the media pool vessel are still required to follow safety and law enforcement related instructions of Coast Guard personnel. [CGD 13-98-023, 63 FR 52609, Oct. 1, 1998, as amended by CGD 13-98-023, 64 FR 61212, Nov. 10, 1999; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11213, Mar. 16, 2009] § 165.1311 Olympic View Resource Area, Tacoma, WA. (a) Regulated area. (b) Regulations. (c) Waiver. [CGD13-02-016, 68 FR 17735, Apr. 11, 2003] § 165.1312 Security Zone; Portland Rose Festival on Willamette River. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Authority. (d) Enforcement period. Federal Register. [CGD13-02-020, 68 FR 31979, May 29, 2003, as amended by CDG13-05-007, 70 FR 33353, June 8, 2005; USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 50884, Aug. 18, 2010; USCG-2015-0484, 80 FR 31470, June 3, 2015] § 165.1313 Security zone regulations, tank ship protection, Puget Sound and adjacent waters, Washington (a) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement. Federal Register (b) The following definitions apply to this section: (1) Federal Law Enforcement Officer (2) Navigable waters of the United States (3) Navigation Rules (4) Official patrol (5) Public vessel (6) Tank ship security zone (7) Tank ship (8) Washington Law Enforcement Officer (c) Security zone: (d) Compliance: (e) The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times within a tank ship security zone. (f) When within a tank ship security zone all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course and shall proceed as directed by the on-scene official patrol or tank ship master. No vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a tank ship, unless authorized by the on-scene official patrol or tank ship master. (g) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a tank ship, contact the on-scene official patrol or tank ship master on VHF-FM channel 16 or 13. (h) When conditions permit, the on-scene official patrol or tank ship master should: (1) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a tank ship in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules; (2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area to remain at anchor when within 100 yards of a passing tank ship; and (3) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of a moored or anchored tank ship with minimal delay consistent with security. (i) Exemption. (j) Exception. (k) Enforcement. [CGD13-02-018, 68 FR 15374, Mar. 31, 2003] § 165.1315 Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Safety zones. Table 1 to Paragraph ( a Event name Event location Date of event Latitude Longitude Portland Rose Festival Fireworks Portland, OR Two days in May or June 45°30′58″ N 122°40′12″ W The 4th of July at Pekin Ferry Ridgefield, WA One day in June or July 45°52′07″ N 122°43′53″ W Umatilla Landing Days Umatilla, OR One day in June 45°55′37″ N 119°19′47″ W Astoria-Warrenton 4th of July Fireworks Astoria, OR One day in July 46°11′34″ N 123°49′28″ W Bandon 4th of July Bandon, OR One day in July 43°07′29″ N 124°25′05″ W Brookings July 4th Celebration Brookings, OR One day in July 42°02′39″ N 124°16′14″ W Cascade Locks 4th of July Fireworks Cascade Locks, OR One day in July 45°40′15″ N 121°53′43″ W Cathlamet Bald Eagle Days Cathlamet, WA One day in July 46°12′14″ N 123°23′17″ W Clatskanie Heritage Days Fireworks Clatskanie, OR One day in July 46°6′17″ N 123°12′02″ W Fireworks Over the Bay Coos Bay, OR One day in July 43°22′06″ N 124°12′24″ W Florence Independence Day Celebration Florence, OR One day in July 43°58′09″ N 124°05′50″ W Fort Dalles Fourth of July The Dalles, OR One day in July 45°36′18″ N 121°10′23″ W Gardiner 4th of July Gardiner, OR One day in July 43°43′55″ N 124°06′48″ W Garibaldi Days Fireworks Garibaldi, OR One day in July 45°33′13″ N 123°54′56″ W Hood River 4th of July Hood River, OR One day in July 45°42′58″ N 121°30′32″ W Huntington 4th of July Huntington, OR One day in July 44°18′02″ N 117°13′33″ W Ilwaco Independence Day at the Port Ilwaco, WA One day in July 46°18′17″ N 124°02′00″ W Independence Day at the Fort Vancouver Vancouver, WA One day in July 45°36′57″ N 122°40′09″ W July 4th Party at the Port of Gold Beach Gold Beach, OR One day in July 42°25′30″ N 124°25′03″ W Kennewick River of Fire Fireworks Kennewick, WA One day in July 46°13′37″ N 119°08′47″ W Lincoln City 4th of July Lincoln City, OR One day in July 44°55′28″ N 124°01′31″ W Newport 4th of July Newport, OR One day in July 44°37′31″ N 124°02′5″ W Oaks Park Association 4th of July Portland, OR One day in July 45°28′22″ N 122°39′59″ W Port Orford 4th of July Jubilee Port Orford, OR One day in July 42°44′31″ N 124°29′30″ W Rainier Days in the Park Rainier, OR One day in July 46°05′46″ N 122°56′18″ W Roseburg Hometown 4th of July Roseburg, OR One day in July 43°12′58″ N 123°22′10″ W Splash Aberdeen Waterfront Festival Aberdeen, WA One day in July 46°58′40″ N 123°47′45″ W St. Helens 4th of July Fireworks St. Helens, OR One day in July 45°51′54″ N 122°47′26″ W Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Independence Day Celebration North Bend, OR One day in July 43°23′42″ N 124°12′55″ W Toledo Summer Festival Toledo, OR One day in July 44°37′08″ N 123°56′24″ W Waldport 4th of July Waldport, OR One day in July 44°25′31″ N 124°04′44″ W Washougal 4th of July Washougal, WA One day in July 45°34′32″ N 122°22′53″ W Waterfront Blues Festival Fireworks Portland, OR One day in July 45°30′42″ N 122°40′14″ W Waverly Country Club 4th of July Fireworks Milwaukie, OR One day in July 45°27′03″ N 122°39′18″ W Winchester Bay 4th of July Fireworks Winchester Bay, OR One day in July 43°40′56″ N 124°11′13″ W Yachats 4th of July Yachats, OR One day in July 44°18′38″ N 124°06′27″ W Irrigon Watermelon Festival Fireworks Irrigon, OR One day in July 45°54′4″ N 119°29′15″ W Astoria Regatta Astoria, OR One day in August 46°11′34″ N 123°49′28″ W Oregon Symphony Concert Fireworks Portland, OR One day in August or September 45°30′42″ N 122°40′14″ W Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Fireworks Portland, OR One day in October 45°30′23″ N 122°40′4″ W Veterans Day Celebration The Dalles, OR One day in November 45°36′18″ N 121°10′34″ W City of Richland Lighted Boat Parade Fireworks Richland, WA One weekend in December 46°16′29″ N 119°16′10″ W (b) Special requirements. (c) Notice of enforcement. (d) Enforcement period (e) Regulations. (f) Authorization. [USCG-2017-0149, 82 FR 28558, June 23, 2017, as amended by USCG-2018-0868, 83 FR 62261, Dec. 3, 2018; USCG-2024-0253, 89 FR 47466, June 3, 2024; USCG-2026-0025, 91 FR 31667, May 28, 2026] § 165.1317 Security and Safety Zone; Large Passenger Vessel Protection, Puget Sound and adjacent waters, Washington. (a) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement. Federal Register (b) Definitions. Federal Law Enforcement Officer Large Passenger Vessel Large Passenger Vessel Security and Safety Zone Navigable waters of the United States Navigation Rules Official Patrol Public vessel Washington Law Enforcement Officer (c) Security and safety zone. (d) Compliance. (e) The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times within a large passenger vessel security and safety zone. (f) When within a large passenger vessel security and safety zone all vessels must operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course and must proceed as directed by the on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel master. No vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel that is underway or at anchor, unless authorized by the on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel master. No vessel or person is allowed within 25 yards of a large passenger vessel that is moored. (g) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel that is underway or at anchor, contact the on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel master on VHF-FM channel 16 or 13. (h) When conditions permit, the on-scene official patrol or large passenger vessel master should: (1) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules; and (2) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of an anchored large passenger vessel or within 25 yards of a moored large passenger vessel with minimal delay consistent with security. (i) When a large passenger vessel approaches within 100 yards of any vessel that is moored or anchored, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the large passenger vessel's security and safety zone unless it is either ordered by, or given permission by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound, his designated representative or the on-scene official patrol to do otherwise. (j) Exemption. (k) Exception. (l) Enforcement. (m) Waiver. [CGD13-03-018, 69 FR 2068, Jan. 14, 2004; 69 FR 4245, Jan. 29, 2004] § 165.1318 Security and Safety Zone Regulations, Large Passenger Vessel Protection, Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone. (a) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement. Federal Register (b) Definitions. Federal Law Enforcement Officer Large passenger vessel Large passenger vessel security and safety zone Navigable waters of the United States Navigation Rules Official Patrol Oregon Law Enforcement Officer Public vessel Washington Law Enforcement Officer (c) Security and safety zone. (d) Compliance. (e) Navigation Rules. (f) Restrictions based on distance from large passenger vessel. (g) Requesting authorization to operate within 100 yards of large passenger vessel. (h) Maneuver-restricted vessels. (1) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large passenger vessel in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules; and (2) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area to remain at anchor within 100 yards of a passing large passenger vessel; and (3) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of an anchored large passenger vessel. (i) Stationary vessels. (j) Exemption. (k) Enforcement. (l) Waiver. [CGD13-03-022, 68 FR 53679, Sept. 12, 2003, as amended by USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 48565, Aug. 11, 2010] § 165.1319 Seafair Air Show Performance, Seattle, WA. (a) Enforcement period. Federal Register. (b) Location. (c) Regulations. [CGD13-04-002, 69 FR 35250, June 24, 2004, as amended by USCG-2012-0903, 78 FR 12600, Feb. 25, 2013] § 165.1321 Security Zone; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA. (a) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement. Federal Register (b) Definitions. Designated Representative Federal Law Enforcement Officer Navigable waters of the United States Public vessel Washington Law Enforcement Officer (c) Security zone. (1) Blair Waterway Security Zone: (2) Sitcum Waterway Security Zone: (3) Budd Inlet Security Zone: (d) Obtaining permission to enter, move within, or exit the security zones. (e) Compliance. (f) Regulations. (g) Enforcement. (h) Exemption. (i) Waiver. [CGD13-04-019, 69 FR 52603, Aug. 27, 2004, as amended by CGD13-04-040, 69 FR 71711, Dec. 10, 2004; CGD13-04-46, 70 FR 2019, Jan. 12, 2005; CGD13-05-031, 70 FR 45537, Aug. 8, 2005; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1322 Regulated Navigation Area: Willamette River Portland, Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) All vessels transiting or accessing the regulated area shall do so at a no wake speed or at the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage. [USCG-2008-0112, 74 FR 5988, Feb. 4, 2009] § 165.1323 Regulated Navigation Area: Willamette River Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) All vessels transiting or accessing the regulated area shall do so at no wake speed or at the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage. [USCG-2008-0121, 74 FR 5991, Feb. 4, 2009] § 165.1324 Safety and Security Zone; Cruise Ship Protection, Elliott Bay and Pier-91, Seattle, Washington. (a) Safety and security zones. (2) The following area is a safety and security zone: All waters within 100 yards of Pier 91, Seattle, Washington, at approximate position 47°37′35″ N/122°23′00″ W. This zone will be enforced only when a Large Passenger Cruise Vessel is moored at Pier 91. (b) Regulations. (c) Definitions. Facility Security Officer Large Passenger Cruise Vessel Official Patrol (d) Authorization. (e) Enforcement. (f) Waiver. [USCG-2009-0331, 74 FR 42028, Aug. 20, 2009] § 165.1325 Regulated Navigation Areas; Bars Along the Coasts of Oregon and Washington. (a) Regulated navigation areas. (1) Quillayute River Entrance, Wash.: From the west end of James Island 47°54′23′ N., 124°39′05′ W. southward to buoy No. 2 at 47°53′42′ N., 124°38′42′ W. eastward to the shoreline at 47°53′42′ N., 124°37′51′ W., thence northward along the shoreline to 47°54′29′ N., 124°38′20′ W. thence northward to 47°54′36′ N., 124°38′22′ W. thence westward to the beginning. (2) Grays Harbor Entrance, Wash.: From a point on the shoreline at 46°59′00″ N., 124°10′10″ W. westward to 46°59′00″ N., 124°15′30″ W. thence southward to 46°51′00″ N., 124°15′30″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 46°51′00″ N., 124°06′40″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to a point at the south jetty 46°54′20″ N., 124°08′07″ W. thence eastward to 46°54′10″ N., 124°05′00″ W. thence northward to 46°55′00″ N., 124°03′30″ W. thence northwestward to Damon Point at 46°56′50″ N., 124°06′30″ W. thence westward along the north shoreline of the harbor to the north jetty at 46°55′40″ N., 124°10′27″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to the beginning. (3) Willapa Bay, Wash.: From a point on the shoreline at 46°46′00″ N., 124°05′40″ W. westward to 46°44′00″ N., 124°10′45″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 46°35′00″ N., 124°03′45″ W. thence northward along the shoreline around the north end of Leadbetter Point thence southward along the east shoreline of Leadbetter Point to 46°36′00″ N., 124°02′15″ W. thence eastward to 46°36′00″ N., 124°00′00″ W. thence northward to Toke point at 46°42′15″ N., 123°58′00″ W. thence westward along the north shoreline of the harbor and northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (4) Columbia River Bar, Wash.-Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 46°18′00″ N., 124°04′39″ W. thence westward to 46°18′00″ N., 124°09′30″ W. thence southward to 46°12′00″ N., 124°09′30″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 46°12′00″ N., 123°59′33″ W. thence eastward to Tansy Point Range Front Light at 46°11′16″ N., 123°55′05″ W.; thence northward to Chinook Point at 46°15′08″ N., 123°55′25″ W. thence northwestward to the north end of Sand Island at 46°17′29″ N., 124°01′25″ W. thence southwestward to a point on the north shoreline of the harbor at 46°16′25″ N., 124°02′28″ W. thence northwestward and southwestward along the north shoreline of the harbor and northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (5) Nehalem River Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline 45°41′25″ N., 123°56′16″ W. thence westward 45°41′25″ N., 123°59′00″ W. thence southward to 45°37′25″ N., 123°59′00″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 45°37′25″ N., 123°56′38″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to the north end of the south jetty at 45°39′40″ N., 123°55′45″ W. thence westward to a point on the shoreline at 45°39′45″ N., 123°56′19″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to the beginning. (6) Tillamook Bay Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 45°35′15″ N., 123°57′05″ W. thence westward 45°35′15″ N., 124°00′00″ W. thence southward to 45°30′00″ N., 124°00′00″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 45°30′00″ N., 123°57′40″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to the north end of Kincheloe Point at 45°33′30″ N., 123°56′05″ W. thence northward to a point on the north shoreline of the harbor at 45°33′40″ N., 123°55′59″ W. thence westward along the north shoreline of the harbor then northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (7) Netarts Bay Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 45°28′05″ N. thence westward to 45°28′05″ N., 124°00′00″ W. thence southward to 45°24′00″ N., 124°00′00″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 45°24′00″ N., 123°57′45″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to 45°26′03″ N., 123°57′15″ W. thence eastward to a point on the north shoreline of the harbor at 45°26′00″ N., 123°56′57″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to the beginning. (8) Siletz Bay Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 44°56′32″ N., 124°01′29″ W. thence westward to 44°56′32″ N., 124°03′00″ W. thence southward to 44°54′40″ N., 124°03′15″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 44°54′40″ N., 124°01′55″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to 44°55′35″ N., 124°01′25″ W. thence northward to a point on the north shoreline of the harbor at 44°55′45″ N., 124°01′20″ W. thence westward and northward along the shoreline to the beginning. (9) Depoe Bay Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 44°49′15″ N., 124°04′00″ W. thence westward to 44°49′15″ N., 124°04′35″ W. thence southward to 44°47′55″ N., 124°04′55″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 44°47′53″ N., 124°04′25″ W. thence northward along the shoreline and eastward along the south bank of the entrance channel to the highway bridge thence northward to the north bank at the bridge thence westward along the north bank of the entrance channel and northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (10) Yaquina Bay Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 44°38′11″ N., 124°03′47″ W. thence westward to 44°38′11″ N., 124°05′55″ W. thence southward to 44°35′15″ N., 124°06′05″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 44°35′15″ N., 124°04′02″ W. thence northward along the shoreline and eastward along the south bank of the entrance channel to the highway bridge thence northward to the north bank of the entrance channel at the bridge thence westward along the north bank of the entrance channel and northward along the seaway shoreline to the beginning. (11) Siuslaw River Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 44°02′00″ N., 124°08′00″ W. thence westward to 44°02′00″ N., 124°09′30″ W. thence southward to 44°00′00″ N., 124°09′30″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 44°00′00″ N., 124°08′12″ W. thence northward along the shoreline and southward along the west bank of the entrance channel to 44°00′35″ N., 124°07′48″ W. thence southeastward to a point on the east bank of the entrance channel at 44°00′20″ N., 124°07′31″ W. thence northward along the east bank of the entrance channel and northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (12) Umpqua River Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 43°41′20″ N., 124°11′58″ W. thence westward to 43°41′20″ N., 124°13′32″ W thence southward to 43°38′35″ N., 124°14′25″ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 43°38′35″ N., 124°12′35″ W. thence northward along the shoreline to the navigational light “6” located on the jetty at 43°40′11″ N., 124°11′56″ W. thence northward to a point on the north bank of the entrance channel at 43°40′33″ N., 124°11′56″ W. thence southwestward along the north bank of the entrance channel thence northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (13) Coos Bay Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 43°22′15′ N., 124°19′34′ W. thence westward to 43°22′20′ N., 124°22′28′ W. thence southwestward to 43°21′00′ N., 124°23′35′ W. thence southeastward to a point on the shoreline at 43°20′25′ N., 124°22′28′ W. thence northward along the shoreline and eastward along the south shore of the entrance channel to a point on the shoreline at 43°20′52′ N., 124°19′12′ W. thence eastward to a point on the east shoreline of the harbor at 43°21′00′ N., 124°18′50′ W. thence northward to a point on the west shoreline of the harbor at 43°21′45′ N., 124°19′10′ W. thence south and west along the west shoreline of the harbor thence northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (14) Coquille River Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 43°08′25′ N., 124°25′04′ W. thence southwestward to 43°07′50′ N., 124°27′05′ W. thence southwestward to 43°07′03′ N., 124°28′25′ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 43°06′00′ N., 124°25′55′ W. thence northward along the shoreline and eastward along the south shoreline of the channel entrance to 43°07′17′ N., 124°25′00′ W. thence northward to the east end of the north jetty at 43°07′24′ N., 124°24′59′ W. thence westward along the north shoreline of the entrance channel and northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (15) Rogue River Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 42°26′25′ N., 124°26′03′ W. thence westward to 42°26′10′ N., 124°27′05′ W. thence southward to 42°24′15′ N., 124°27′05′ W. thence eastward to a point on the shoreline at 42°24′15′ N., 124°25′30′ W. thence northward along the shoreline and eastward along the south shoreline of the entrance channel to the highway bridge thence northward across the inner harbor jetty to a point on the north shoreline of the entrance channel at the highway bridge thence westward along the north shoreline of the entrance channel thence northward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (16) Chetco River Bar, Oreg.: From a point on the shoreline at 42°02′35′ N., 124°17′20′ W. thence southeastward to 42°01′45′ N., 124°16′30′ W. thence northwestward to a point on the shoreline at 42°02′10′ N., 124°15′35′ W. thence northwestward along the shoreline thence northward along the east shoreline of the channel entrance to 42°02′47′ N., 124°16′03′ W. thence northward along the west face of the inner jetty and east shoreline of the channel entrance to the highway bridge thence westward to the west shoreline of the channel at the highway bridge thence southward along the west shoreline of the channel thence westward along the seaward shoreline to the beginning. (b) Definitions. (1) Bar closure (2) Bar crossing plan (3) Bar restriction (4) Commercial fishing industry vessel (5) Designated representative (6) Fish processing vessel (7) Fish tender vessel (8) Fishing vessel (9) Readily accessible (10) Recreational vessel (11) Small passenger vessel (12) Uninspected passenger vessel (i) Of at least 100 gross tons; (A) Carrying not more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (B) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than 12 passengers; or (ii) Of less than 100 gross tons; (A) Carrying not more than six passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (B) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than six passengers. (13) Unsafe condition L = Overall length of a vessel measured in feet in a straight horizontal line along and parallel with the centerline between the intersections of this line with the vertical planes of the stem and stern profiles excluding deckhouses and equipment. F = The minimum freeboard when measured in feet from the lowest point along the upper strake edge to the surface of the water. W = Maximum wave height in feet to the nearest highest whole number. (c) Regulations Bar restriction. (ii) Bar closure. (iii) The Coast Guard will notify the public of bar restrictions and bar closures via a Broadcast Notice to Mariners on VHF-FM Channel 16 and 22A. Additionally, Coast Guard personnel may be on-scene to advise the public of any bar restrictions and/or closures. (2) Safety requirements for recreational vessels. (3) Safety requirements for Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPV). (A) When crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists for recreational vessels of the same length or (B) Whenever their vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar by the Coast Guard. (ii) The master or operator of any uninspected passenger vessel operating in a regulated navigation area established in paragraph (a) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(3)(i)(A) of this section shall contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 22A prior to crossing the bar between sunset and sunrise. The master or operator shall report the following: (A) Vessel name, (B) Vessel location or position, (C) Number of persons onboard the vessel, and (D) Vessel destination. (4) Safety requirements for Small Passenger Vessels (SPV). (A) When crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists for recreational vessels or uninspected passenger vessels of the same length or (B) Whenever their vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar by the Coast Guard. (ii) Small passenger vessels with bar crossing plans that have been reviewed by and accepted by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) are exempt from the safety requirements provided in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(4)(i)(A) of this section so long as when crossing the bar the master or operator ensures that all persons on their vessel wear lifejackets in accordance with their bar crossing plan. If the vessel's bar crossing plan does not specify the conditions when the persons on their vessel must wear lifejackets, however, then the master or operator must comply with the safety requirements provided in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this section in their entirety. (iii) The master or operator of any small passenger vessel operating in a regulated navigation area established in paragraph (a) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(4)(i)(A) of this section shall contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 22A prior to crossing the bar between sunset and sunrise. The master or operator shall report the following: (A) Vessel name, (B) Vessel location or position, (C) Number of persons onboard the vessel, and (D) Vessel destination. (5) Safety requirements for Commercial Fishing Vessels (CFV). (A) When crossing the bar and a bar restriction exists for recreational vessels or uninspected passenger vessels of the same length or (B) Whenever their vessel is being towed or escorted across the bar by the Coast Guard. (ii) The master or operator of any commercial fishing vessel operating in a regulated navigation area established in paragraph (a) of this section during the conditions described in paragraph (c)(5)(i)(A) of this section shall contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 or 22A prior to crossing the bar between sunset and sunrise. The master or operator shall report the following: (A) Vessel name, (B) Vessel location or position, (C) Number of persons onboard the vessel, and (D) Vessel destination. (6) All persons and vessels within the regulated navigation areas established in paragraph (a) of this section must comply with the orders of Coast Guard personnel. Coast Guard personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the United States Coast Guard. [USCG-2008-1017, 74 FR 59101, Nov. 17, 2009, as amended at 75 FR 10688, Mar. 9, 2010; 75 FR 18055, Apr. 9, 2010; 75 FR 41988, July 20, 2010] § 165.1326 Regulated Navigation Areas; Port of Portland Terminal 4, Willamette River, Portland, OR. (a) Regulated navigation areas. (1) All waters of the Willamette River in the head of the Port of Portland's Terminal 4 Slip 3, encompassed by a line commencing at 45°36′ 01.861″ N/122°46′ 20.995″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.455 N/122°46′ 20.887″ W thence to 45°36′ 00.993″ N/122°46′ 20.714″ W thence to 45°36′ 00.725″ N/122°46′ 20.923″ W thence to 45°36′ 00.731″ N/122°46′ 21.262″ W thence to 45°36′ 00.712″ N/122°46′ 21.823″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.230″ N/122°46′ 22.048″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.651″ N/122°46′ 22.168″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.684″ N/122°46′ 22.372″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.873″ N/122°46′ 22.303″ W thence to 45°36′ 02.065″ N/122°46′ 21.799″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.989″ N/122°46′ 21.574″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.675″ N/122°46′ 21.483″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.795″ N/122°46′ 21.442″ W thence to 45°36′ 01.861″ N 122°46′ 20.995″ W. (2) All waters of the Willamette River in Wheeler Bay between Slip 1 and Slip 3 in the Port of Portland's Terminal 4, encompassed by a line commencing at 45°36′ 10.634″ N/122°46′ 39.056″ W thence to 45°36′ 10.269″ N/122°46′ 37.140″ W thence to 45°36′ 10.027″ N/122°46′ 36.050″ W thence to 45°36′ 09.722″ N/122°46′ 34.181″ W thence to 45°36′ 09.425″ N/122°46′ 33.118″ W thence to 45°36′ 08.960″ N/122°46′ 32.150″ W thence to 45°36′ 08.653″ N/122°46′ 31.681″ W thence to 45°36′ 08.191″ N/122°46′ 31.341″ W thence to 45°36′ 07.886″ N/122°46′ 31.269″ W thence to 45°36′ 07.517″ N/122°46′ 31.038″ W thence to 45°36′ 07.235″ N/122°46′ 31.066″ W thence to 45°36′ 07.040″ N/122°46′ 30.941″ W thence to 45°36′ 06.697″ N/122°46′ 30.987″ W thence to 45°36′ 06.509″ N/122°46′ 31.251″ W thence to 45°36′ 06.201″ N/122°46′ 31.517″ W thence to 45°36′ 06.081″ N/122°46′ 1.812″ W thence to 45°36′ 06.550″ N/122°46′ 32.124″ W thence to 45°36′ 06.970″ N/122°46′ 31.895″ W thence to 45°36′ 07.172″ N/122°46′ 31.868″ W thence to 45°36′ 07.883″ N/122°46′ 32.316″ W thence to 45°36′ 08.370″ N/122°46′ 32.927″ W thence to 45°36′ 08.775″ N/122°46′ 33.888″ W thence to 45°36′ 09.121″ N/122°46′ 35.337″ W thence to 45°36′ 09.230″ N/122°46′ 36.166″ W thence to 45°36′ 09.442″ N/122°46′ 37.759″ W thence to 45°36′ 09.865″ N/122°46′ 39.511″ W thence to 45°36′ 10.421″ N/122°46′ 39.469″ W thence to 45°36′ 10.634″ N/122°46′ 39.056″ W. (b) Regulations. [USCG-2009-0370, 75 FR 20525, Apr. 20, 2010] § 165.1327 Security Zone; escorted U.S. Navy submarines in Sector Seattle Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Notification. [USCG-2009-1057, 75 FR 28204, May 20, 2010, as amended by USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 47212, Aug. 5, 2010] § 165.1328 Regulated Navigation Area; U.S. Navy submarines, Hood Canal, WA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Notification. [USCG-2009-1058, 75 FR 27640, May 18, 2010] § 165.1329 Regulated Navigation Area; Thea Foss, Middle Waterway, and Wheeler-Osgood Waterways EPA Superfund Cleanup Site, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA. (a) Regulated areas. (1) All waters of the Thea Foss Waterway bounded by a line connecting the following points: Point 1: 47°15′43.49″ N, 122°26′23.29″ W; Point 2: 47°15′44.59″ N, 122°26′19.89″ W; Point 3: 47°15′39.01″ N, 122°26′15.99″ W; Point 4: 47°15′37.91″ N, 122°26′19.39″ W. [Datum: NAD 1983]. (2) All waters of the Thea Foss Waterway bounded by a line connecting the following points: Point 1: 47°15′22.74″ N, 122°25′57.15″ W; Point 2: 47°15′22.52″ N, 122°26′0.18″ W; Point 3: 47°15′18.05″ N, 122°25′59.48″ W; Point 4: 47°15′18.26″ N, 122°25′56.45″ W. [Datum: NAD 1983]. (3) All waters of the Thea Foss and Wheeler-Osgood Waterways south of a line bounded by connecting the following points: Point 1: 47°15′13.94″ N, 122°26′05.56″ W; Point 2: 47°15′15.01″ N, 122°25′55.14″ W. [Datum: NAD 1983]. (4) All waters of the Middle Waterway south of a line connecting a point of the shore at 47°15′51″ N, 122°25′53″ W; thence southwest to 47°15′48.6858″ N, 122°26′02.2374″ W; thence south to 47°15′46.7316″ N, 122°26′01.1214″ W [Datum: NAD 1983]. (b) Regulations. (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the Thea Foss, Middle Waterway, or Wheeler-Osgood Waterways superfund sites, provided that the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound (COTP), is given advance notice of those activities by the EPA. (c) Waiver. [USCG-2008-0747, 75 FR 76281, Dec. 8, 2010, as amended by USCG-2018-0970, 85 FR 214, Jan. 3, 2020] § 165.1330 Safety Zone; Fleet Week Maritime Festival, Pier 66, Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Authorization. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2010-0062, 76 FR 30018, May 24, 2011] § 165.1332 Safety Zones; annual firework displays within the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound Area of Responsibility. (a) Safety Zones. (1) All waters of Puget Sound, Washington, extending to a 450 yard radius from the following launch sites: Captain of the Port Puget Sound AOR Annual Firework Displays Event name (typically) Event location Latitude Longitude Steilacoom Annual Fireworks Steilacoom 47°10.4′ N 122°36.2′ W Tacoma Freedom Fair Commencement Bay 47°17.103′ N 122°28.410′ W City of Anacortes Fidalgo Bay 48°30.016′ N 122°36.154′ W Alderbrook Resort & Spa Fireworks Hood Canal 47°21.033′ N 123°04.1′ W Fireworks Display Henderson Bay 47°21.8′ N 122°38.367′ W Des Moines Fireworks Des Moines 47°24.117′ N 122°20.033′ W Three Tree Point Community Fireworks Three Tree Point 47°27.033′ N 122°23.15′ W City of Renton Fireworks Renton, Lake Washington 47°30.386′ N 122°12.502′ W Port Orchard Fireworks Port Orchard 47°32.883′ N 122°37.917′ W Chimes and Lights Port Orchard 47°32.75′ N 122°38.033′ W Seattle Seafair Lake Washington 47°34.333′ N 122°16.017′ W Mercer Island Celebration Mercer Island 47°35.517′ N 122°13.233′ W Medina Days Medina Park 47°36.867′ N 122°14.5′ W Bainbridge Island Fireworks Eagle Harbor 47°37.142′ N 122°30.397′ W Whaling Days Dyes Inlet 47°38.65′ N 122°41.35′ W Yarrow Point Community Yarrow Point 47°38.727′ N 122°13.466′ W City of Kenmore Fireworks Lake Forest Park 47°45.25′ N 122°15.75′ W Kirkland Concours D'Elegence Kirkland 47°39.521′ N 122°12.439′ W Kirkland Fireworks Kirkland 47°40.583′ N 122°12.84′ W Liberty Bay Fireworks Liberty Bay 47°43.917′ N 122°39.133′ W Sheridan Beach Community Lake Forest Park 47°44.783′ N 122°16.917′ W Langlie's Old Fashioned Independence Celebration Indianola 47°44.817′ N 122°31.533′ W Lake Forest Park Fireworks Lake Forest Park 47°45.117′ N 122°16.367′ W Vashon Island Fireworks Quartermaster Harbor 47°24.0′ N 122°27.0′ W Kingston Fireworks Appletree Cove 47°47.65′ N 122°29.917′ W Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Possession Sound 47°56.9′ N 122°18.6′ W Brewster Fire Department Fireworks Brewster 48°05.362′ N 119°47.147′ W Port Angeles Port Angeles Harbor 48°07.033′ N 123°24.967′ W Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary Port Townsend 48°08.413′ N 122°45.531′ W Friday Harbor Independence Friday Harbor 48°32.255′ N 123°0.654′ W Roche Harbor Fireworks Roche Harbor 48°36.7′ N 123°09.5′ W Deer Harbor Annual Fireworks Display Deer Harbor 48°37.0′ N 123°00.25′ W. Orcas Island Orcas Island 48°41.317′ N 122°54.467′ W Blast Over Bellingham Bellingham Bay 48°44.933′ N 122°29.667′ W True Colors Event Blaine 48°59.488′ N 122°46.339′ W John Eddy Wedding Magnolia Bluff 49°38.988′ N 122°25.356′ W City of Mount Vernon Fireworks Edgewater Park 48°25.178′ N 122°20.424′ W Chase Family Fourth at Lake Union Lake Union 47°38.418′ N 122°20.111′ W Port Ludlow Fireworks Port Ludlow 47°55.161′ N 122°41.157′ W Boston Harbor 4th of July Boston Harbor 47°08.626′ N 122°54.149′ W Everett 4th of July Port Gardner 48°00.672′ N 122°13.391′ W (2) [Reserved] (b) Special requirements. (c) Notice of enforcement. (d) Regulations. (e) Authorization. (f) Enforcement period. (1) The last two weeks of December until the conclusion of the first weekend of January. (2) The last weekend of June until the conclusion of the third week of July. (3) The second weekend of August until the conclusion of the fourth week of August. (4) The first weekend of September until the conclusion of the third week of September. (5) The first weekend of December. (g) Contact information. [USCG-2010-0063, 75 FR 33700, June 15, 2010, as amended by USCG-2011-0842, 76 FR 61265, Oct. 4, 2011; USCG-2013-0220, 78 FR 29025, May 17, 2013] § 165.1333 Security Zones, Seattle's Seafair Fleet Week moving vessels, Puget Sound, WA. (a) Location. Federal Register (b) Definitions. Designated participating vessel Designated representative Seattle Seafair Fleet Week (c) Regulations. (d) Authorization. (e) Annual enforcement period. Federal Register [USCG-2011-1126, 77 FR 40524, July 10, 2012, as amended by USCG-2018-0105, 83 FR 30347, June 28, 2018] § 165.1334 Security Zone; U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle, Pier 36, Elliot Bay, Seattle, WA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations: (c) Authorization: [USCG-2010-0021, 75 FR 53196, Aug. 31, 2010, as amended at 75 FR 67032, Nov. 1, 2010; USCG-2022-0323, 88 FR 10029, Feb. 16, 2023] § 165.1335 Security Zone; Vessels Carrying Hazardous Cargo, Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) To request permission to enter a security zone created by this section, contact Coast Guard Sector Columbia River at telephone number 503-861-6212 or via VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or VHF channel 22 (157.1 MHz). (c) Notification. [USCG-2009-1134, 76 FR 28317, May 17, 2011] § 165.1336 Regulated Navigation Area; Pacific Sound Resources and LockheedShipyard Superfund Sites, Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA. (a) Regulated areas. (1) All waters inside an area beginning at a point on the shore at 47°35′ 02.7″ N 122°22′23.00″ W; thence north to 47°35′26.00″ N 122°22′23.00″ W; thence east to 47°35′26.00″ N 122°21′52.50″ W; thence south to 47°35′10.80″ N 122°21′52.50″ W; thence southwest to a point on the shoreline at 47°35′05.9″ N 122°21′58.00″ W. [Datum: NAD 1983]. (2) All waters inside an area beginning at 47°34′ 52.16″ N 122°21′27.11″ W; thence to 47°34′ 53.46″ N 122°21′30.42″ W; thence to 47°34′ 37.92″ N 122°21′30.51″ W; thence to 47°34′ 37.92″ N 122°21′27.65″ W. [Datum: NAD 1983]. (b) Regulations. (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the superfund sites, provided that the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound (COTP), is given advance notice of those activities by the EPA. (3) Nothing in this section is intended to conflict with treaty fishing rights of the Muckleshoot and Suquamish tribes, and they are not restricted from any type of fishing in the described area. (c) Waivers. [USCG-2010-1145, 77 FR 21435, Apr. 10, 2012] § 165.1337 Regulated Navigation Area, Zidell Waterfront Property, Willamette River, OR. (a) Regulated navigation area. (b) Regulations. [USCG-2011-0254, 77 FR 19546, Apr. 2, 2012] § 165.1338 Regulated Navigation Area; Slip 4 Early Action Area Superfund Site, Lower Duwamish Waterway, Seattle, WA. (a) Regulated Areas. (b) Regulations. (2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the superfund sites, provided that the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound (COTP), is given advance notice of those activities by the Environmental Protection Agency. (3) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or person engaged in fishing activities pursuant to fishing rights held by treaty with the United States. (c) Waivers. [USCG-2013-0293, 79 FR 62829, Oct. 21, 2014] § 165.1339 Safety Zone; Coast Guard Exercise Area, Hood Canal, Washington. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Definition. (d) Enforcement period. Federal Register, [USCG-2012-0900, 78 FR 8029, Feb. 7, 2013] § 165.1340 Safety Zone; Vigor Industrial Drydock Movement, West Duwamish Waterway; Seattle, WA. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (2) In order to reach an agreeable timeframe that avoids impacts to treaty fishing activities, the Coast Guard will communicate with the Muckleshoot Tribe and Vigor Industrial once it receives notification from Vigor Industrial concerning drydock movements that require the enforcement of the safety zone. If agreement is not reached, the Coast Guard, as a federal trustee, will conduct consultation with the Muckleshoot Tribe to ensure Vigor movements will avoid Treaty impacts. (c) Enforcement periods. Federal Register, [USCG-2015-1061, 83 FR 14591, Apr. 5, 2018] § 165.1341 Regulated Navigation Area; Lake Washington, Seattle, WA. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement periods. Federal Register [USCG-2019-0296, 84 FR 71824, Dec. 30, 2019] § 165.1343 Regulated navigation area; NW Natural PGM Site, Willamette River, Portland, OR. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (1) Sediment disturbance activities including dredging, spudding, and vessel anchoring require advance consultation with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and obtain prior approval from the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River (COTP) to prevent exposure of buried contamination and/or damage to the remedial cap. Contact Oregon DEQ at 503-229-5245, or alternatively, call 811 prior to any sediment disturbance activity. Any work within 10 feet of the seawall is prohibited unless there is advance consultation and approval by the City of Portland, DEQ and the COTP. All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring, dredging, laying cable, dragging, seining, bottom fishing, conducting salvage operations, or any other activity which could potentially disturb the riverbed in the designated area. Vessels may otherwise transit or navigate within this area. (2) The regulations described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section do not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the NW Natural PGM Site, provided that the COTP is given advance notice of those activities by Oregon DEQ. (c) Contact information. [email protected]. [USCG-2020-0531, 87 FR 1356, Jan. 11, 2022] § 165.1344 Regulated Navigation Area; Commencement Bay Nearshore/Tideflat Superfund Site, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA. (a) Regulated Areas. (b) Regulations. (1) Prohibited activities include those that would disturb the seabed, such as anchoring, dragging, trawling, spudding, or other activities that involve disrupting the integrity of the sediment caps installed in the designated regulated navigation area, pursuant to the remediation efforts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other participants in the EPA Superfund Cleanup Site. Vessels may otherwise transit or navigate within this area without reservation. (2) The prohibition described in this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts in the Middle Waterway Superfund Sites, provided that the Captain of the Port (COTP) Puget Sound is given advance notice of those activities by the EPA. [USCG-2022-0199, 87 FR 60271, Oct. 5, 2022] USCG Oceania District § 165.1401 Apra Harbor, Guam—safety zones. (a) Location. (2) The following is designated Safety Zone B: The waters of Apra Outer Harbor encompassed within an arc of 1,400 yards radius centered at the center of Naval Wharf Kilo, located at 13 degrees 26′44.5″ N and 144 degrees 37′50.7″ E. (Based on World Geodetic System 1984 Datum). (b) Special regulations. (2) Safety Zone B, described in paragraph (a) of this section, will only be enforced when Naval Wharf Kilo, or a vessel berthed at Naval Wharf Kilo, is displaying a red (BRAVO) flag by day or a red light by night, accompanied by a “SAFETY ZONE B” sign. (3) Under general regulations in § 165.23, entry into the zones described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. [USCG-2013-0935, 80 FR 1338, Jan. 9, 2015, as amended by USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1402 Safety Zone; Navy Underwater Detonation (UNDET) Exercises, GU. (a) Location. (1) Apra Outer Harbor, Guam. (2) Piti, Guam. (b) Enforcement periods. (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement. [USCG-2017-0651, 83 FR 23369, May 21, 2018, as amended by USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1403 Security Zones; Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (a) Location. (1) The waters of the Pacific Ocean off Tinian between 14°59′04.9″ N, 145°34′58.6″ E to 14°59′20.1″ N, 145°35′41.5″ E to 14°59′09.8″ N, 145°36′02.1″ E to 14°57′49.3″ N, 145°36′28.7″ E to 14°57′29.1″ N, 145°35′31.1″ E and back to 14°59′04.9″ N, 145°34′58.6″ E. This zone will be enforced when one, or more, of the Maritime Preposition Ships is in the zone or moored at Mooring A located at 14°58′57.0″ N and 145°35′40.8″ E or Mooring B located at 14°58′15.9″ N, 145°35′54.8″ E. (2) Additionally, a 50-yard security zone in all directions around Moorings A and B will be enforced when no vessels are moored thereto but mooring balls are anchored and on station. Note to § 165.1403( a All positions of latitude and longitude are from International Spheroid, Astro Pier 1944 (Saipan) Datum (NOAA Chart 81071). (b) Regulations. [COTP Honolulu Reg. 86-08, 51 FR 42220, Nov. 24, 1986, as amended by USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001; COTP Guam 07-005, 72 FR 65460, Nov. 21, 2007] § 165.1404 Apra Harbor, Guam—security zone. (a) The following is designated as Security Zone C—The waters of Apra Outer Harbor, Guam surrounding Naval Mooring Buoy No. 702 (Located at 13°27′30.1″ N and 144°38′12.9″ E. Based on World Geodetic System 1984 Datum) and the Maritime Prepositioning ships moored thereto. The security zone will extend 100 yards in all directions around the vessel and its mooring. Additionally, a 50 yard security zone will remain in effect in all directions around buoy No. 702 when no vessel is moored thereto. (b) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, entry into Security Zone C is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. [COTP Guam Reg. 89-001, 55 FR 18725, May 4, 1990, as amended by USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1405 Regulated Navigation Areas and Security Zones: Designated Escorted Vessels-Philippine Sea and Apra Harbor Guam, and Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). (a) Regulated navigation area. (1) Philippine Sea, Guam (2) Apra Outer Harbor, Guam (3) Tanapag Harbor, Saipan (b) Security zones. (c) Definitions. (1) Designated representative (2) Escorted Vessel (3) Navigation rules (4) Vessel (d) Regulations. (2) A vessel in the RNA established under paragraph (a) of this section operating within 500 yards of an escorted vessel must proceed at a minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless required to maintain speed by the navigation rules. (3) When an escorted vessel in the RNA approaches within 100 yards of a vessel that is moored, or anchored in a designated anchorage area, the stationary vessel must stay moored or anchored while it remains within the escorted vessel's security zone unless it is either ordered by, or given permission from the COTP U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam or a designated representative to do otherwise. (4) The COTP will inform the public of the existence or status of the security zones around escorted vessels in the RNA periodically by Broadcast Notice to Mariners. (5) Persons or vessels that must enter a security zone or exceed speed limits established in this section may contact the COTP at command center telephone number (671) 339-6100 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to request permission. (6) All persons and vessels within 500 yards of an escorted vessel in the RNA must comply with the orders of the COTP U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam or his designated representatives. (e) Authority. [CGD14-02-002, 68 FR 4384, Jan. 29, 2003, as amended by USCG-2013-0935, 80 FR 1338, Jan. 9, 2015; USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1406 Safety Zone: Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Island of Kauai, Hawaii. (a) Location. (b) Activation. (c) Regulation. (d) The general regulations governing safety zones contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. [CGD14 92-05, 57 FR 54508, Nov. 19, 1992, as amended by CGD 96-026, 61 FR 33669, June 28, 1996] § 165.1407 Security Zones; Oahu, HI. (a) Location. (1) Honolulu Harbor. (2) Honolulu Harbor Anchorages B, C, and D. (3) Kalihi Channel and Keehi Lagoon, Oahu. (4) Honolulu International Airport Honolulu International Airport, North Section. (ii) Honolulu International Airport, South Section. (5) Barbers Point Offshore Moorings. (6) Barbers Point Harbor, Oahu. (7) Kahe Point, Oahu. (b) Definitions. MARSEC Level 2 or Maritime Security Level 2 (c) Regulations. (2) Persons desiring to transit the areas of the security zones may contact the Captain of the Port at Command Center telephone number (808) 842-2600 and (808) 842-2601, fax (808) 842-2624 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to transit the area. Written requests may be submitted to the Captain of Port, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, or faxed to (808) 842-2622. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representatives. For all seaplane traffic entering or transiting the security zones, a seaplane's compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations (14 CFR parts 91 and 99) regarding flight-plan approval is deemed adequate permission to transit the waterway security zones described in this section. (d) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement of security zones. (i) Whenever the Maritime Security (MARSEC) level, as defined in 33 CFR part 101, is raised to 2 or higher; or (ii) Whenever the Captain of the Port, after considering all available facts, determines that there is a heightened risk of a transportation security incident or other serious maritime incident, including but not limited to any incident that may cause a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area. (2) A notice will be published in the Federal Register (3) The Captain of the Port of Honolulu will cause notice of the enforcement of the security zones listed in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and notice of suspension of enforcement to be made by appropriate means to affect the widest publicity, including the use of broadcast notice to mariners and publication in the local notice to mariners. (e) Informational notices. (f) Enforcement. (g) Waiver. (h) Penalties. [CGD14-04-116, 70 FR 75040, Dec. 19, 2005, as amended by CGD 14-07-001, 72 FR 44777, Aug. 9, 2007; 72 FR 57863, Oct. 11, 2007; USCG-2009-0416, 74 FR 27442, June 10, 2009; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1408 Security Zones; Maui, HI. (a) Location. (1) Kahului Harbor, Maui. (2) Lahaina, Maui. (b) Definitions. large passenger vessel LPV (c) Regulations. (2) When conditions permit, the Captain of the Port, or his or her designated representative, may permit vessels that are at anchor, restricted in their ability to maneuver, or constrained by draft to remain within an LPV security zone in order to ensure navigational safety. (3) Persons desiring to transit the areas of the security zones in this section may contact the Captain of the Port at Command Center telephone number (808) 842-2600 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to transit the area. Written requests may be submitted to the Captain of Port, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, or faxed to (808) 842-2622. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representatives. For all seaplane traffic entering or transiting the security zones, compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations (14 CFR parts 91 and 99) regarding flight-plan approval is deemed adequate permission to transit the waterway security zones described in this section. (d) Enforcement. (e) Waiver. (f) Penalties. [CGD14-04-116, 70 FR 75040, Dec. 19, 2005, as amended by CGD 14-07-001, 72 FR 44777, Aug. 9, 2007] § 165.1409 Security Zones; Hawaii, HI. (a) Location. (1) Hilo Harbor, Hawaii. (2) Kailua-Kona, (3) Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii. (b) Definitions. large passenger vessel LPV (c) Regulations. (2) When conditions permit, the Captain of the Port, or his or her designated representatives, may permit vessels that are at anchor, restricted in their ability to maneuver, or constrained by draft to remain within an LPV security zone in order to ensure navigational safety. (3) Persons desiring to transit the areas of the security zones in this section may contact the Captain of the Port at Command Center telephone number (808) 842-2600 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to transit the area. Written requests may be submitted to the Captain of Port, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, or faxed to (808) 842-2622. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representatives. For all seaplane traffic entering or transiting the security zones, compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations (14 CFR parts 91 and 99) regarding flight-plan approval is deemed adequate permission to transit the waterway security zones described in this section. (d) Enforcement. (e) Waiver. (f) Penalties. [CGD14-04-116, 70 FR 75041, Dec. 19, 2005, as amended by CGD14-07-001, 72 FR 44777, Aug. 9, 2007] § 165.1410 Security Zones; Kauai, HI. (a) Location. (1) Nawiliwili Harbor, Lihue, Kauai. (2) Port Allen, Kauai. (b) Definitions. large passenger vessel LPV (c) Regulations. (2) When conditions permit, the Captain of the Port, or his or her designated representative, may permit vessels that are at anchor, restricted in their ability to maneuver, or constrained by draft to remain within an LPV security zone in order to ensure navigational safety. (3) Persons desiring to transit the areas of the security zones may contact the Captain of the Port at Command Center telephone number (808) 842-2600 or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to transit the area. Written requests may be submitted to the Captain of Port, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, or faxed to (808) 842-2622. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representatives. For all seaplane traffic entering or transiting the security zones, compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations (14 CFR parts 91 and 99) regarding flight-plan approval is deemed adequate permission to transit the waterway security zones described in this section. (d) Enforcement. (e) Waiver. (f) Penalties. [CGD14-04-116, 70 FR 75041, Dec. 19, 2005, as amended by CGD14-07-001, 72 FR 44778, Aug. 9, 2007; USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019] § 165.1411 Security zone; waters surrounding U.S. Forces vessel SBX-1, HI. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (c) Suspension of enforcement. (d) Informational notice. (e) Authority to enforce. (f) Waiver. (g) Penalties. [USCG-2007-0195, 73 FR 13131, Mar. 12, 2008, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019] § 165.1412 Security Zone; escorted U.S. Navy submarines in Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port Zone. (a) Location. (1) Operating in the Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port Zone, as defined in 33 CFR 3.70-10, and that (2) Is being escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard. (b) Regulations. (c) Effective period. (d) Notification. (e) Penalties. [USCG-2010-0409, 75 FR 33704, June 15, 2010, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019] § 165.1413 Regulated navigation area; Southern Oahu Tsunami Evacuation; Honolulu, Hawaii. (a) Location. (b) Regulations. (1) No person or vessel may enter into an exclusionary area 3.7 nautical miles long by 1 nautical mile wide, centered lengthwise and along a line running seaward at 208 degrees southwest of Honolulu Harbor Front Range Light, except to transit to or from the staging areas or other areas outside the zone. Loitering or lingering in the exclusionary zone is prohibited. (2) The Western Recreational Vessel Staging area is bound by the following points: 21°17′14″ N, 157°55′34″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°55′34″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°55′17″ W; 21°16′46″ N, 157°53′23″ W and then along the 50-fathom line to the beginning point. This staging area is intended for recreational vessels departing from and returning to the Keehi Lagoon area. (3) The Commercial Vessel Staging Area is bound by a line connecting the following points: 21°16′48″ N, 157°52′10″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°54′05″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°51′36″ W; 21°15′55″ N, 157°50′58″ W and then along the 50-fathom line to the beginning point. This staging area is intended for use by all commercial vessels intended to remain in the RNA during a tsunami treat. (4) The Eastern Recreational Vessel Staging Area is bound by the following points: 21°15′55″ N, 157°50′58″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°51′36″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°48′20″ W; 21°14′14″ N, 157°48′20″ W and then along the 50-fathom line to the beginning point. The Commercial Vessel Staging Area borders this staging area's western edge. The dividing line between the Commercial Vessel Staging Area and the Eastern Recreational Vessel Staging Area can be determined visually. The private dayboards located in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor and the La Ronde Rotating Restaurant roof top restaurant form a natural range that mariners can use in daylight hours to gauge the eastern boundary of the Commercial Vessel Staging Area and the western boundary of the Eastern Recreational Vessel Staging Area. This eastern recreational staging area is intended for use by recreational vessels departing from and returning to the Ala Wai Small Boat harbor and Kewalo Basin. (5) Located between the Western Recreational Vessel Staging Area and the Commercial Vessel Staging Area is an Exclusion Area. This area is bound by the following points: 21°16′46″ N, 157°53′23″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°55′17″ W; 21°13′30″ N, 157°54′05″ W; 21°16′48″ N, 157°52′10″ W and then along the 50-fathom line to the beginning point. (6) All vessels staging in the RNA must be seaward of the 50-fathom (300 foot) line. (c) Enforcement period. (d) Penalties. [USCG-2012-0080, 79 FR 13324, Feb. 28, 2014, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019] § 165.1414 Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Kilauea Lava Flow Ocean Entry on Southeast Side of Island of Hawaii, HI. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are required to comply with the general regulations governing safety zones found in this part. (2) Entry into or remaining in this safety zone when enforced is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Honolulu, or his designated representative. (3) Persons or vessels desiring to enter the safety zone identified in paragraph (a) of this section should submit a written request to the COTP Honolulu before initial entry into the safety zone when the Coast Guard notifies the public of safety zone enforcement. The request must explain how the vessel will operate safely in proximity to lava. A typical request should note the vessel's condition, the operator's familiarity with the surrounding waters, and any specific safety practices for operating near the lava ocean-entry points. Persons authorized initial entry may, thereafter, contact the COTP Honolulu through his designated representatives at the Command Center via telephone: 808-842-2600 and 808-842-2601; fax: 808-842-2642; or on VHF channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to request permission to transit the safety zone. (4) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP Honolulu, or his designated representative, and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while transiting through or in the safety zone as well as maintain a safe distance from the lava hazards. (5) The COTP Honolulu will provide notice of enforcement of the safety zone described in this section by verbal radio broadcasts and written notice to mariners. The Coast Guard vessels enforcing this section can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHZ). The COTP Honolulu and his or her designated representatives can be contacted at telephone number listed in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. (6) The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. [USCG-2017-0234, 83 FR 21882, May 11, 2018] § 165.1415 Safety Zones; Hawaiian Islands Commercial Harbors; HI. (a) Location. (1) All waters of Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai inland from a line drawn between 21° 56′58″ N, 159° 21′28″ W and 21° 57′11″ N, 159° 21′10″ W; (2) All waters of Port Allen, Kauai immediately adjacent to the Department of Transportation commercial pier (located at 21° 53′59″ N, 157° 35′21″ W) extending out to 100 yards from the piers faces; (3) All waters of Barber's Point Harbor, Oahu inland from a line drawn between 21° 19′30″ N, 158° 07′14″ W and 21° 19′18″ N, 158° 07′18″ W; (4) All waters of Honolulu Harbor, Oahu inland from a line drawn between 21° 17′56″ N, 157° 52′15″ W and 21° 17′45″ N, 157° 52′10″ W; (5) All waters of Kaunakakai Harbor, immediately adjacent to the Interisland Cargo Terminal or Ferry Terminal Pier out to 100 yards of the west face of the pier; (6) All waters of Kaumalapau Harbor, Lanai inland from a line drawn between 20° 47′10″ N, 156° 59′32″ W and 21° 47′01″ N, 156° 59′31″ W; (7) All waters of Kahului Harbor, Maui inland from a line drawn between 20° 54′01″ N, 156° 28′26″ W and 20° 54′02″ N, 156° 28′18″ W; (8) All waters of Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii immediately adjacent to commercial piers 1 and 2 extending out to 100 yards from the piers faces. (9) All waters of Hilo Harbor, Hawaii immediately adjacent to commercial piers 1 and 2 extending out to 100 yards from the piers faces. (10) The activation of these safety zones may include any combination of these harbors, or all of these harbors, dependent upon details in the tsunami warning. These safety zones extend from the surface of the water to the ocean floor. (b) Regulations. (c) Enforcement period. (d) Penalties. [USCG-2013-0021, 78 FR 63383, Oct. 24, 2013. Redesignated by USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58280, Sept. 18, 2020] § 165.1416 Safety Zone; Tarague Basin; Anderson AFB, GU. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Regulations. (d) Enforcement. (e) Waiver. (f) Penalties. [USCG-2014-0732, 79 FR 53297, Sept. 9, 2014, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019; USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1417 Safety Zone; Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, CNMI. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) This safety zone is closed to all persons and vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP or a designated on-scene representative. (3) The “on-scene representative” of the COTP is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on his or her behalf. (4) Persons and Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the COTP or an on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The COTP or an on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or an on-scene representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2020-0459, 86 FR 6248, Jan. 21, 2021, as amended by USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1418 Safety Zone; Cocos Lagoon, Merizo, GU. (a) Location. (b) Definitions. (c) Regulations. (2) This safety zone is closed to all persons and vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP or a designated on-scene representative. (3) Persons and Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the COTP or a designated on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The COTP or a designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or at telephone number (671) 355-4821. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or a designated on-scene representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2020-0460, 86 FR 31622, June 15, 2021, as amended by USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48446, Aug. 9, 2022] § 165.1419 Safety Zone; Apra Outer Harbor, Naval Base Guam. (a) Location. (b) Definition. (c) Regulations. (2) This safety zone is closed to all persons and vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP or a designated on-scene representative. (3) Persons and Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the COTP or a designated on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The COTP or a designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or at telephone number (671) 355-4821. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or a designated on-scene representative. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2020-0458, 87 FR 26676, May 15, 2022, as amended by USCG-2022-0429, 87 FR 48447, Aug. 9, 2022] USCG Arctic District § 165.1701 Port Valdez, Valdez, Alaska—safety zone. The waters within the following boundaries are a safety zone—The area within 200 yards of any waterfront facility at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal complex or vessels moored or anchored at the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal complex and the area within 200 yards of any tank vessel maneuvering to approach, moor, unmoor, or depart the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal complex. § 165.1702 Gastineau Channel, Juneau, Alaska—safety zone. (a) The waters within the following boundaries are a safety zone: A line beginning at position 58°17.8′ N., 134°24.9′ W., in the direction of 140° True to Rock Dump Lighted Buoy 2A (LLNR 23685) at position 58°17.1′ N., 134°23.8′ W.; thence in the direction of 003° true to a point at position 58°17.4′ N., 134°23. 8′ W., on the north shore of Gastineau Channel; thence northwesterly along the north shore of Gastineau Channel to the point of origin. (b) Special Regulations: (1) All vessels may transit or navigate within the safety zone. (2) No vessels, other than a large passenger vessel (including cruise ships and ferries) may anchor within the Safety zone without the express consent from the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska. [CGD 79-034, 47 FR 29660, July 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 79-026, 48 FR 35408, Aug. 4, 1983; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44287, July 27, 2015] § 165.1703 Ammunition Island, Port Valdez, Alaska. (a) Location. (b) The area 200 yards off the vessel navigating the Vessel Traffic system from abeam of Naked Island, maneuvering to approach, moor, unmoor at Ammunition Island, or the departure of the vessel from Ammunition Island. (c) Special regulation. (d) Effective August 25, 1987 Notice of vessels arrival will be made in the Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners and in the Local Valdez news-paper, prior to the vessel arrival. [52 FR 30671, Aug. 17, 1987, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998; COTP Prince William Sound 02-010, 67 FR 45313, July 9, 2002] § 165.1704 Prince William Sound, Alaska-regulated navigation area. (a) The following is a regulated navigation area: The navigable waters of the United States north of a line drawn from Cape Hinchinbrook Light to Schooner Rock Light, comprising that portion of Prince William Sound between 146°30′ W. and 147°20′ W. and includes Valdez Arm, Valdez Narrows, and Port Valdez. (b) Within the regulated navigation area described in paragraph (a) of this section, § 161.60 of this chapter establishes a VTS Special Area for the waters of Valdez Arm, Valdez Narrows, and Port Valdez northeast of a line bearing 307° True from Tongue Point at 61°02′06″ N., 146°40′ W.; and southwest of a line bearing 307° True from Entrance Island Light at 61°05′06″ N., 146°36′42″ W. (c) Regulations. (1) Report compliance with part 164 of this chapter, to the Vessel Traffic Center (VTC); (2) Have at least two radiotelephones capable of operating on the designated VTS frequency, one of which is capable of battery operation; (3) When steady wind conditions in the VTS Special Area or Port Valdez exceed, or are anticipated to exceed 40 knots, proceed as directed by the VTC (entry into the VTS Special Area and Port Valdez is prohibited); (4) When transiting the VTS Special Area, limit speed to 12 knots; and (5) If laden and intending to navigate the VTS Special Area, limit speed to 12 knots except between Middle Rock and Potato Point where the speed limit shall be 6 knots; and Note: Regulations pertaining to Automatic Identification System Shipborne Equipment (AISSE) required capabilities are set forth in Part 164 of this chapter. [CGD 90-020, 59 FR 36335, July 15, 1994, as amended by CGD 95-033, 60 FR 28333, May 31, 1995; CGD 97-023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35533, June 30, 1998; USCG-2003-14757, 68 FR 39368, July 1, 2003; 68 FR 60570, Oct. 22, 2003; USCG-2005-21869, 80 FR 5336, Jan. 30, 2015] § 165.1706 Gastineau Channel, Juneau, Alaska—Safety Zone. (a) Location. (b) Effective date. (c) Regulation. [59 FR 31934, June 21, 1994, as amended by COTP Southeast Alaska 00-018, 65 FR 81363, Dec. 26, 2000] § 165.1708 Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, Alaska—Safety Zone. (a) Location. (b) Effective date. (c) Regulation. [59 FR 31933, June 21, 1994, as amended at 65 FR 81362, Dec. 26, 2000] § 165.1710 Port Valdez and Valdez Narrows, Valdez, Alaska—security zones. (a) Location. (1) Trans-Alaska Pipeline (TAPS) Valdez Terminal complex (Terminal), Valdez, Alaska and TAPS tank vessels. (2) Tank vessel moving security zone. (3) Valdez Narrows, Port Valdez, Valdez, Alaska. (b) Regulations. (2) Tank vessels transiting directly to the TAPS terminal complex, engaged in the movement of oil from the terminal or fuel to the terminal, and vessels used to provide assistance or support to the tank vessels directly transiting to the terminal, or to the terminal itself, and that have reported their movements to the Vessel Traffic Service, as required under 33 CFR part 161 and § 165.1704, may operate as necessary to ensure safe passage of tank vessels to and from the terminal. (3) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a vessel displaying a U.S. Coast Guard ensign by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel must proceed as directed. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state agencies may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section and other applicable laws. [COTP Prince William Sound 02-011, 71 FR 2154, Jan. 13, 2006, as amended by USCG-2024-0157, 89 FR 33232, Apr. 29, 2024] § 165.1711 Security Zones; Waters of the USCG Arctic District (a) Definitions. Alaska Marine Highway System vessel (“AMHS vessel”) Designated on Scene Representative Escorted HCPV or AMHS vessel (1) Coast Guard surface or air asset displaying the Coast Guard insignia. (2) State, Federal or local law enforcement assets displaying the applicable agency markings and or equipment associated with the agency. Federal Law Enforcement Officer High Capacity Passenger Vessel (“HCPV”) State law enforcement Officer (b) Location. (c) Regulations. (2) Moored or anchored vessels that are overtaken by this moving zone must remain stationary at their location until the escorted vessel maneuvers at least 100 yards away. (3) The local Captain of the Port may notify the maritime and general public by marine information broadcast of the periods during which individual security zones have been activated by providing notice in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7. (4) Persons desiring to transit within 100 yards of a moving, escorted HCPV or AMHS vessel in the USCG Arctic District must contact the designated on scene representative on VHF channel 16 (156.800 MHz) or VHF channel 13 (156.650 MHz) to receive permission. (5) If permission is granted to transit within 100 yards of an escorted HCPV or AMHS vessel, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the designated on scene representative. (6) All fishing vessels as defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101 while actively engaged in fishing are exempted from the provisions of this section. [CGD17-05-002, 71 FR 19123, Apr. 13, 2006, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52879, Nov. 24, 2025] § 165.1712 Safety Zones; Annual Independence Day Firework Displays, Skagway, Haines, and Wrangell, AK. (a) Regulated areas. (1) All navigable waters of Taiya Inlet within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launching point located on the White Pass and Yukon Railway Dock at approximate position 59°26.70′ N, 135°19.58′ W in the vicinity of the mouth of the Small Boat Harbor, Skagway, Alaska; (2) All navigable waters of Portage Cove, Haines, AK within a 300-yard radius around the fireworks launch area, centered at approximate position 59°14′16.72″ N, 135°25′35.79″ W; (3) all navigable waters of Wrangell Harbor within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform centered at approximate position 56°28.223′ N and 132°23.285′ W. (b) Effective date. (c) Definitions. Designated Representative—a “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, to act on his or her behalf. (d) Regulations. (2) No vessels, except for fireworks barge and accompanying vessels, will be allowed to transit the safety zones without the permission of the COTP or the designated representative. (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within any of the regulated areas shall contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 or 907-463-2990 (Sector Southeast Alaska command center) to obtain permission to do so. [USCG-2013-0078, 78 FR 38202, June 26, 2013, as amended by USCG-2023-0811, 88 FR 69036, Oct. 5, 2023] § 165.1713 Safety Zone; City of Valdez Annual Fireworks Display within the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound Zone, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK. (a) Regulated area. (b) Definitions. designated representative (c) Regulations. (2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the COTP or the designated representative during periods of enforcement. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated representative. Upon being hailed by a designated representative by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. (4) Anyone desiring to enter or operate within the regulated area may request permission from the COTP via VHF Channel 16 or (907) 835-7205 (Prince William Sound Vessel Traffic Center) to request permission to do so. (5) The COTP may be aided by other Federal, State, borough, and local law enforcement officials in the enforcement of this section. (d) Enforcement period. [89 FR 61348, July 31, 2024] § 165.1714 Safety Zone; Alaska Marine Highway System Port Valdez Ferry Terminal, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Definitions. (1) The term “designated representative” means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, to act on his or her behalf. (2) The term “official patrol vessel” may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP, Prince William Sound. (3) The term “AMHS vessel” means any vessel owned or operated by the Alaska Marine Highway System, including, but not limited to: M/V AURORA, M/V CHENEGA, M/V COLUMBIA, M/V FAIRWEATHER, M/V KENNICOTT, M/V LECONTE, M/V LITUYA, M/V MALASPINA, M/V MATANUSKA, M/V TAKU and M/V TUSTUMENA. (d) Regulations. (2) No vessels, except for AMHS ferries and vessels owned or operated by AMHS will be allowed to transit the safety zone without the permission of the COTP Prince William Sound or the designated representative during periods of enforcement. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated representative. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or other official patrol vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the hailed vessel shall proceed as directed. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated area may contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 or 907-835-7205 (Prince William Sound Vessel Traffic Service) to request permission to do so. (5) The COTP, Prince William Sound may be aided by other Federal, state, borough, and local law enforcement officials in the enforcement of this regulation. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation. [USCG-2018-0578, 83 FR 32209, July 12, 2018; 83 FR 34042, July 19, 2018] Twenty-Fourth Coast Guard District Subpart G—Protection of Naval Vessels Authority: 14 U.S.C. 91 and 633; 49 CFR 1.45. Source: LANT AREA-02-001, 67 FR 31960, May 13, 2002, unless otherwise noted. § 165.2010 Purpose. This subpart establishes the geographic parameters of naval vessel protection zones surrounding U.S. naval vessels in the navigable waters of the United States. This subpart also establishes when the U.S. Navy will take enforcement action in accordance with the statutory guidelines of 14 U.S.C. 91. Nothing in the rules and regulations contained in this subpart shall relieve any vessel, including U.S. naval vessels, from the observance of the Navigation Rules. The rules and regulations contained in this subpart supplement, but do not replace or supercede, any other regulation pertaining to the safety or security of U.S. naval vessels. § 165.2015 Definitions. The following definitions apply to this subpart: Atlantic Area Large U.S. naval vessel Naval defensive sea area Naval vessel protection zone Navigable waters of the United States Navigation rules Official patrol Pacific Area Restricted area Senior naval officer present in command U.S. naval vessel Vessel § 165.2020 Enforcement authority. (a) Coast Guard. (b) Senior naval officer present in command. § 165.2025 Atlantic Area. (a) This section applies to any vessel or person in the navigable waters of the United States within the boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, which includes the USCG Northeast, East, Southeast, Heartland, and Great Lakes Districts. Note to § 165.2025 paragraph ( a The boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and the USCG Northeast, East, Southeast, Heartland, and Great Lakes Districts are set out in 33 CFR part 3. (b) A naval vessel protection zone exists around U.S. naval vessels greater than 100 feet in length overall at all times in the navigable waters of the United States, whether the large U.S. naval vessel is underway, anchored, moored, or within a floating drydock, except when the large naval vessel is moored or anchored within a restricted area or within a naval defensive sea area. (c) The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times within a naval vessel protection zone. (d) When within a naval vessel protection 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, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol. When within a naval vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel unless authorized by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or official patrol. (e) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel, contact the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol on VHF-FM channel 16. (f) When conditions permit, the Coast Guard, senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol should: (1) Give advance notice on VHF-FM channel 16 of all large U.S. naval vessel movements; and (2) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules; and (3) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area to remain at anchor when within 100 yards of passing large U.S. naval vessels; and (4) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of a moored or anchored large U.S. naval vessel with minimal delay consistent with security. Note to § 165.2025 paragraph ( f The listed actions are discretionary and do not create any additional right to appeal or otherwise dispute a decision of the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol. [LANT AREA-02-001, 67 FR 31960, May 13, 2002, as amended by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 165.2030 Pacific Area. (a) This section applies to any vessel or person in the navigable waters of the United States within the boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, which includes the USCG Southwest, Northwest, Oceania, and Arctic Districts. Note to paragraph ( a The boundaries of the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and the USCG Southwest, Northwest, Oceania, and Arctic Districts are set out in 33 CFR part 3. (b) A naval vessel protection zone exists around U.S. naval vessels greater than 100 feet in length overall at all times in the navigable waters of the United States, whether the large U.S. naval vessel is underway, anchored, moored, or within a floating dry dock, except when the large naval vessel is moored or anchored within a restricted area or within a naval defensive sea area. (c) The Navigation Rules shall apply at all times within a naval vessel protection zone. (d) When within a naval vessel protection 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, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol. When within a naval vessel protection zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel unless authorized by the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or official patrol. (e) To request authorization to operate within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel, contact the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol on VHF-FM channel 16. (f) When conditions permit, the Coast Guard, senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol should: (1) Give advance notice on VHF-FM channel 16 of all large U.S. naval vessel movements; (2) Permit vessels constrained by their navigational draft or restricted in their ability to maneuver to pass within 100 yards of a large U.S. naval vessel in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules; and (3) Permit commercial vessels anchored in a designated anchorage area to remain at anchor when within 100 yards of passing large U.S. naval vessels; and (4) Permit vessels that must transit via a navigable channel or waterway to pass within 100 yards of a moored or anchored large U.S. naval vessel with minimal delay consistent with security. Note to paragraph ( f The listed actions are discretionary and do not create any additional right to appeal or otherwise dispute a decision of the Coast Guard, the senior naval officer present in command, or the official patrol. [PAC AREA-02-001, 67 FR 38394, June 4, 2002, as amended by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025]

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