33 C.F.R. § 165.T01-0559

Current through August 31, 2024
Section 165.T01-0559 - [Effective until 12/31/2024] Safety Zone; West Passage Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, RI
(a)Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters within a 250-yard radius of the MARMAC 306 cable laying barge and J.F. Brennan construction barge #4132 while operating in West Passage Narraganset Bay, Jamestown, RI, between Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge (41°31'43.7'' N 71°24'18.2'' W) and Dutch Island (41°29'47.3'' N, 71°24'16.5'' W).
(b)Definitions. As used in this section, Designated Representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Southeastern New England (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c)Regulations.
(1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF-FM radio channel 16 or phone at 866-819-9128. 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. This section is effective from 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section will only be subject to enforcement while the MARMAC 306 cable laying barge and J.F. Brennan construction barge #4132 are engaged in cable laying operations.

33 C.F.R. §165.T01-0559

89 FR 70103, 9/1/2024 through 12/31/2024

Effective Date Note:By USCG-2024-0559, 89 FR 70103, Aug. 29, 2024, § 165.T01-0559 was added, effective Sept. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024.