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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. (1) 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 not exceed a speed of 15 knots through the water.
(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 U.S.C. 2009) in conjunction with the provisions of the associated INRs.
(e) Specific Regulations—(1) San Francisco Bay RNA: (i) A vessel shall navigate with particular caution in a precautionary area, or in areas near the terminations of traffic lanes or channels, as described in this regulation.
(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) Carrying certain dangerous cargoes (as denoted in section 160.203 of this subchapter);
(2) Carrying bulk petroleum products; or
(3) A tank vessel in ballast if such entry would result in meeting, crossing, or overtaking the other vessel.
(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: (i) A vessel less than 1600 gross tons or a tug with a tow of less than 1600 gross tons is not permitted within this 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)—(i) Eastbound vessels: (A) The master, pilot, or person directing the movement of a power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons traveling eastbound and intending to transit under the lift span (centered at coordinates 38°02'18" N, 122°07'17" W) of the railroad bridge across Carquinez Strait at mile 7.0 shall, immediately after entering the RNA, determine whether the visibility around the lift span is 1/2 nautical mile or greater.
(B) If the visibility is less than 1/2 nautical mile, or subsequently becomes less than 1/2 nautical mile, the vessel shall not transit under the lift span.
(ii) Westbound vessels: (A) The master, pilot, or person directing the movement of a power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons or a tug with a tow of 1600 or more gross tons traveling westbound and intending to transit under the lift span (centered at coordinates 38°02'18" N, 122°07'17" W) of the railroad bridge across Carquinez Strait at mile 7.0 shall, immediately after entering the RNA determine whether the visibility around the lift span is 1/2 nautical mile or greater.
(B) If the visibility is less than 1/2 nautical mile, the vessel shall not pass beyond longitude line 121°55'19" W (coinciding with the charted position of the westernmost end of Mallard Island) until the visibility improves to greater than 1/2 nautical mile around the lift span.
(C) If after entering the RNA visibility around the lift span subsequently becomes less than 1/2 nautical mile, the master, pilot, or person directing the movement of the vessel either shall not transit under the lift span or shall request a deviation from the requirements of the RNA as prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section.
(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 nautical mile.
(4) Southampton Shoal/Richmond Harbor RNA: 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 Southampton Shoal/Richmond Harbor RNA when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or a 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.
(5) Oakland Harbor RNA: 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 the Oakland Harbor RNA when another power-driven vessel of 1600 or more gross tons, or a 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.
[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]
§ 165.1182 Safety/Security Zone: San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, and Suisun Bay, CA.
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(a) Regulated Area. The following area is established as a moving safety/security zone:
(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 buoys 7 and 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. Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, will cause notice of the activation of this safety/security zone to be made by all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public, including publication in the Federal Register as practicable, in accordance with the provisions of 33 CFR 165.7(a); such means of announcement may include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners notifying the public when nuclear materials cargo handling has been completed.
(c) Effective Period. The safety/security zone will be effective commencing at the time any vessel described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section enters the zone described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section and will remain in effect until all spent nuclear materials cargo handling operations have been completed at Weapons Support Facility Seal Beach Detachment Concord.
(d) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety and security zones contained in both 33 CFR 165.23 in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. Entry into, transit through, or anchoring within this moving safety/security zone is prohibited unless authorized by Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, or his designated representative.
[CGD11–98–005, 63 FR 38754, July 20, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1183 Security Zones; Cruise Ships, Tankers and High Interest Vessels, San Francisco Bay and Delta Ports, Monterey Bay and Humboldt Bay, California.
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(a) Definitions. As used in this section—
Cruise ship means any vessel over 100 gross register tons, carrying more than 12 passengers for hire which makes voyages lasting more than 24 hours, of which any part is on the high seas. Passengers from cruise ships are embarked or disembarked in the U.S. or its territories. Cruise ships do not include ferries that hold Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection endorsed for “Lakes, Bays and Sounds” that transit international waters for only short periods of time on frequent schedules.
High Interest Vessel or HIV means any vessel deemed by the Captain of the Port, or higher authority, as a vessel requiring protection based upon risk assessment analysis of the vessel and is therefore escorted by a Coast Guard or other law enforcement vessel with an embarked Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer.
Tanker means any self-propelled tank vessel constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil or hazardous materials in bulk in the cargo spaces.
(b) Locations. The following areas are security zones:
(1) San Francisco Bay. All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 100 yards ahead, astern and extending 100 yards along either side of any cruise ship, tanker or HIV that is underway, anchored, or moored within the San Francisco Bay and Delta port areas shoreward of the line drawn between San Francisco Main Ship Channel buoys 7 and 8 (LLNR 4190 & 4195, positions 37°46.9' N, 122°35.4' W and 37°46.5' N, 122°35.2' W, respectively);
(2) Monterey Bay. All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 100 yards ahead, astern and extending 100 yards along either side of any cruise ship, tanker or HIV that is underway, anchored, or moored within the Monterey Bay area shoreward of a line drawn between Santa Cruz Light (LLNR 305) to the north in position 36°57.10' N, 122°01.60' W, and Cypress Point, Monterey to the south, in position 36°34.90' N, 121°58.70' W.
(3) Humboldt Bay. All waters, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 100 yards ahead, astern and extending 100 yards along either side of any cruise ship, tanker or HIV that is underway, anchored, or moored within the Humboldt Bay area shoreward of a 4 nautical mile radius line drawn to the west of the Humboldt Bay Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy HB (LLNR 8130), in position 40°46.25' N, 124°16.13' W.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, San Francisco Bay, or his designated representative.
(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 designated representative.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 04–003, 70 FR 18307, Apr. 11, 2005]
§ 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.
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(a) Location. All waters of San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, and connecting waters in California are a Regulated Navigation Area.
(b) Definitions. “Liquefied hazardous gas (LHG)” is a liquid containing one or more of the products listed in Table 127.005 of 33 CFR 127.005 that is carried in bulk on board a tank vessel as a liquefied gas product. The hazards normally associated with these products include toxic or flammable properties or a combination of both.
(c) Regulations. All vessels loaded with a cargo of liquefied hazardous gas (LHG) within this Regulated Navigation Area must proceed directly to their intended cargo reception facility to discharge their LHG cargo, unless:
(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.
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(a) Location. All waters extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 25 yards of all piers, abutments, fenders and pilings of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, in San Francisco Bay, California.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33 of this part, entry into these security zones is prohibited, unless doing so is necessary for safe navigation, to conduct official business such as scheduled maintenance or retrofit operations, or unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Francisco Bay or his designated representative.
(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. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. 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.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 03–029, 69 FR 11316, Mar. 10, 2004]
§ 165.1190 Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, Alameda, CA.
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(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All navigable waters of the Oakland Estuary, California, from the surface to the sea floor, approximately 50 yards into the Oakland Estuary surrounding the Coast Guard Island Pier. The perimeter of the security zone follows the same perimeter as the floating security barrier installed around the Coast Guard Island pier. The perimeter of the security barrier is located along the following coordinates: commencing at a point on land approximately 50 yards northwest of the northwestern end of the Coast Guard Island Pier at latitude 37°46'53.60" N and longitude 122°15'06.10" W; thence to the edge of the navigable channel at latitude 37°46'51.83" N and longitude 122°15'07.47" W; thence to a position approximately 10 yards into the charted navigation channel at latitude 37°46'51.27" N and longitude 122°15'07.22" W; thence closely paralleling the edge of the charted navigation channel to latitude 37°46'46.75" N and longitude 122°15'00.21" W; thence closely paralleling the edge of the charted navigation channel to a point approximately 20 yards into the charted navigation channel at latitude 37°46'42.36" N and longitude 122°14'51.55" W; thence to a point on land approximately 50 yards southeast of the southeastern end of the Coast Guard Island Pier at latitude 37°46'44.80" N and longitude 122°14'48.80" W; thence northwest along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under §165.33, entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, San Francisco Bay, or his designated representative.
(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 designated representative.
(c) Enforcement. The Captain of the Port will enforce this security zone and may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this security zone by any Federal, State, county, municipal, or private agency.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 05–006, 70 FR 48874, Aug. 22, 2005]
§ 165.1191 Safety zones: Northern California annual fireworks events.
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(a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners prior to each event.
(b) Regulations. “Official Patrol Vessels” consist of any Coast Guard, other Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, to patrol each event.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.23 of this part, entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within these zones is prohibited, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander.
(2) Each person in a safety zone who receives notice of a lawful order or direction issued by an official patrol vessel shall obey the order or direction.
(3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer or petty officer to act as the Group Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel.
(4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
Table 1 to § 165.1191
[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]
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KFOG KaBoom
Sponsor................................... KFOG Radio, San Francisco.
Event Description......................... Fireworks display.
Date...................................... Last Saturday in May.
Location.................................. 1,000 feet off Pier 30/32.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Monterey
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Sponsor................................... City of Monterey, Recreation
& Community Services
Department.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. Monterey Bay, East of
Municipal Wharf #2.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito
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Sponsor................................... City of Sausalito.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. 1,000 feet off-shore from
Sausalito waterfront, North
of Spinnaker Rest.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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Fourth of July Fireworks, Lake Tahoe
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Sponsor................................... Anchor Trust.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. 1,000 feet off Incline
Village, Nevada in Crystal
Bay.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe Gaming Alliance
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Sponsor................................... Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. Off South Lake Tahoe,
California near Nevada
border.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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Independence Day Fireworks
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Sponsor................................... North Tahoe Fire Protection
District.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. Offshore from Kings Beach
State Beach.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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July 4th Fireworks Display
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Sponsor................................... North Tahoe Fire Protection
District.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. Offshore of Common Beach,
Tahoe City, CA.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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San Francisco Chronicle Fireworks Display
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Sponsor................................... San Francisco Chronicle.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location 1................................ A barge located
approximately 1,000 feet
off of San Francisco Pier
39 at approximately:
37°48[min]49.0[sec] N,
122°24[min]46.5[sec] W.
Regulated Area............................ The area of navigable waters
within a 1,000 foot radius
of the launch platform.
Location 2................................ The end of the San Francisco
Municipal Pier at Aquatic
Park at approximately:
37°48[min]38.5[sec] N,
122°25[min]30.0[sec] W.
Regulated Area............................ The area of navigable waters
within a 1,000 foot radius
of the launch platform.
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Vallejo Fourth of July Fireworks
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Sponsor................................... Vallejo Marina.
Event Description......................... Fireworks Display.
Date...................................... July 4th.
Location.................................. Mare Island Strait.
Regulated Area............................ That area of navigable
waters within a 1,000 foot
radius of the launch
platform.
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[CGD 11–99–007, 64 FR 39030, July 21, 1999. Redesignated by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33642, June 25, 2001]
§ 165.1192 Security Zones; Waters surrounding San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport, San Francisco Bay, California.
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(a) Locations. The following areas are security zones:
(1) San Francisco International Airport Security Zone. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 200 yards seaward from the shoreline of the San Francisco International Airport and encompasses all waters in San Francisco Bay within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
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37°36[min]19[sec] N 122°22[min]36[sec] W
37°36[min]45[sec] N 122°122[min]18[sec] W
37°36[min]26[sec] N 122°21[min]30[sec] W
37°36[min]31[sec] N 122°21[min]21[sec] W
37°36[min]17[sec] N 122°20[min]45[sec] W
37°36[min]37[sec] N 122°20[min]40[sec] W
37°36[min]50[sec] N 122°21[min]08[sec] W
37°37[min]00[sec] N 122°21[min]12[sec] W
37°37[min]21[sec] N 122°21[min]53[sec] W
37°37[min]39[sec] N 122°21[min]44[sec] W
37°37[min]56[sec] N 122°21[min]51[sec] W
37°37[min]50[sec] N 122°22[min]20[sec] W
37°38[min]25[sec] N 122°22[min]54[sec] W
37°38[min]23[sec] N 122°23[min]01[sec] W
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and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(2) Oakland International Airport Security Zone. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 200 yards seaward from the shoreline of the Oakland International Airport and encompasses all waters in San Francisco Bay within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
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Latitude Longitude
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37°43[min]35[sec] N 122°15[min]00[sec] W
37°43[min]40[sec] N 122°15[min]05[sec] W
37°43[min]34[sec] N 122°15[min]12[sec] W
37°43[min]24[sec] N 122°15[min]11[sec] W
37°41[min]54[sec] N 122°13[min]05[sec] W
37°41[min]51[sec] N 122°12[min]48[sec] W
37°41[min]53[sec] N 122°12[min]44[sec] W
37°41[min]35[sec] N 122°12[min]18[sec] W
37°41[min]46[sec] N 122°12[min]08[sec] W
37°42[min]03[sec] N 122°12[min]34[sec] W
37°42[min]08[sec] N 122°12[min]32[sec] W
37°42[min]35[sec] N 122°12[min]30[sec] W
37°42[min]40[sec] N 122°12[min]06[sec] W
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and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under §165.33, entering, transiting through, or anchoring in this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, San Francisco Bay, or his designated representative.
(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. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. 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.
[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.
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(a) Location. The Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) includes all navigable waters of the Humboldt Bay Bar Channel and the Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel, Humboldt Bay, California.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section—
COTP means the Captain of the Port as defined in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1.01–30 and 3.55–20.
Sector means Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Humboldt Bay.
Sector Commander means the Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Humboldt Bay.
Hazardous material means any of the materials or substances listed in 46 CFR 153.40.
Humboldt Bay Area means the area described in the location section of this regulation.
Oil means oil of any kind or in any form, including but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.
Station means Coast Guard Station Humboldt Bay.
Tank Vessel means any vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil or hazardous material in bulk as cargo or cargo residue.
(c) Applicability. These regulations apply to the owners and operators of tank vessels transporting oil or hazardous material as cargo within the Humboldt Bay Area.
(d) Regulations. (1) In addition to the arrival and departure notification requirements listed in title 33 CFR, part 160, Ports and Waterways Safety—General, subpart C—Notifications of “Arrivals, Departures, Hazardous Conditions, and Certain Dangerous Cargoes”, the owner, master, agent or person in charge of a vessel to which this notice applies shall obtain permission to cross within four hours of crossing the Humboldt Bay Bar. Between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., notification/requests for permission can 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, notification/requests for permission can be made directly to Sector/Air Station Humboldt Bay on VHF–FM Channel 16 or at (707) 839–6113.
(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. Acting as a representative of the Captain of the Port, the Humboldt Bay Sector Commander will enforce this regulation and has the authority to take steps necessary to ensure the safe transit of vessels in Humboldt Bay. The Sector Commander can enlist the aid and cooperation of any Federal, State, county, and municipal agency to assist in the enforcement of the regulation. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Sector Commander or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, State, and Federal law enforcement vessels.
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]
§ 165.1197 Security Zones; San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, California.
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(a) Locations. The following areas are security zones:
(1) Chevron Long Wharf, San Francisco Bay. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 100 yards of the Chevron Long Wharf, Richmond, CA, and encompasses all waters in San Francisco Bay within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
Latitude Longitude
37°55[min]52.2[sec] N........ 122°24[min]04.7[sec] W
37°55[min]41.8[sec] N........ 122°24[min]07.1[sec] W
37°55[min]26.8[sec] N........ 122°24[min]35.9[sec] W
37°55[min]47.1[sec] N........ 122°24[min]55.5[sec] W
37°55[min]42.9[sec] N........ 122°25[min]03.5[sec] W
37°55[min]11.2[sec] N........ 122°24[min]32.8[sec] W
37°55[min]14.4[sec] N........ 122°24[min]27.5[sec] W
37°55[min]19.7[sec] N........ 122°24[min]23.7[sec] W
37°55[min]22.2[sec] N........ 122°24[min]26.2[sec] W
37°55[min]38.5[sec] N........ 122°23[min]56.9[sec] W
37°55[min]47.8[sec] N........ 122°23[min]53.3[sec] W
and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(2) Conoco-Phillips, San Pablo Bay. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 100 yards of the Conoco-Phillips Wharf, Rodeo, CA, and encompasses all waters in San Pablo Bay within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
Latitude Longitude
38°03[min]06.0[sec] N........ 122°15[min]32.4[sec] W
38°03[min]20.7[sec] N........ 122°15[min]35.8[sec] W
38°03[min]21.8[sec] N........ 122°15[min]29.8[sec] W
38°03[min]29.1[sec] N........ 122°15[min]31.8[sec] W
38°03[min]23.8[sec] N........ 122°15[min]55.8[sec] W
38°03[min]16.8[sec] N........ 122°15[min]53.2[sec] W
38°03[min]18.6[sec] N........ 122°15[min]45.2[sec] W
38°03[min]04.0[sec] N........ 122°15[min]42.0[sec] W
and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(3) Shell Terminal, Carquinez Strait. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 100 yards of the Shell Terminal, Martinez, CA, and encompasses all waters in San Pablo Bay within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
Latitude Longitude
38°01[min]39.8[sec] N........ 122°07[min]40.3[sec] W
38°01[min]54.0[sec] N........ 122°07[min]43.0[sec] W
38°01[min]56.9[sec] N........ 122°07[min]37.9[sec] W
38°02[min]02.7[sec] N........ 122°07[min]42.6[sec] W
38°01[min]49.5[sec] N........ 122°08[min]08.7[sec] W
38°01[min]43.7[sec] N........ 122°08[min]04.2[sec] W
38°01[min]50.1[sec] N........ 122°07[min]50.5[sec] W
38°01[min]36.3[sec] N........ 122°07[min]47.6[sec] W
and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(4) Amorco Pier, Carquinez Strait. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 100 yards of the Amorco Pier, Martinez, CA, and encompasses all waters in the Carquinez Strait within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
Latitude Longitude
38°02[min]03.1[sec] N........ 122°07[min]11.9[sec] W
38°02[min]05.6[sec] N........ 122°07[min]18.9[sec] W
38°02[min]07.9[sec] N........ 122°07[min]14.9[sec] W
38°02[min]13.0[sec] N........ 122°07[min]19.4[sec] W
38°02[min]05.7[sec] N........ 122°07[min]35.9[sec] W
38°02[min]00.5[sec] N........ 122°07[min]31.1[sec] W
38°02[min]01.8[sec] N........ 122°07[min]27.3[sec] W
38°01[min]55.0[sec] N........ 122°07[min]11.0[sec] W
and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(5) Valero, Carquinez Strait. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 100 yards of the Valero Pier, Benicia, CA, and encompasses all waters in the Carquinez Strait within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
Latitude Longitude
38°02[min]37.6[sec] N........ 122°07[min]51.5[sec] W
38°02[min]34.7[sec] N........ 122°07[min]48.9[sec] W
38°02[min]44.1[sec] N........ 122°07[min]34.9[sec] W
38°02[min]48.0[sec] N........ 122°07[min]37.9[sec] W
38°02[min]47.7[sec] N........ 122°07[min]42.1[sec] W
and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(6) Avon Pier, Suisun Bay. This security zone includes all waters extending from the surface to the sea floor within approximately 100 yards of the Avon Pier, Martinez, CA, and encompasses all waters in Suisun Bay within a line connecting the following geographical positions—
Latitude Longitude
38°02[min]24.6[sec] N........ 122°04[min]52.9[sec] W
38°02[min]54.0[sec] N........ 122°05[min]19.5[sec] W
38°02[min]55.8[sec] N........ 122°05[min]16.1[sec] W
38°03[min]02.1[sec] N........ 122°05[min]19.4[sec] W
38°02[min]55.1[sec] N........ 122°05[min]42.6[sec] W
38°02[min]48.8[sec] N........ 122°05[min]39.2[sec] W
38°02[min]52.4[sec] N........ 122°05[min]27.7[sec] W
38°02[min]46.5[sec] N........ 122°05[min]22.4[sec] W
and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §165.33, entry into the security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Francisco Bay, or his designated representative.
(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. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of these security zones by federal, state and local law enforcement as necessary.
[COTP San Francisco Bay 05–007, 71 FR 12138, Mar. 9, 2006]
§ 165.1199 Security Zones; Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO), Concord, California.
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(a) Location. The security zone(s) encompass the navigable waters of Suisun Bay, California, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within 500 yards of the three Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) piers in Concord, California.
(b) Regulations. (1) The Captain of the Port (COTP) San Francisco Bay will enforce the security zone(s) established by this section during military onload or offload operations only upon notice. Upon notice of enforcement by the COTP, entering, transiting through or anchoring in the zone(s) is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. Upon notice of suspension of enforcement by the COTP, all persons and vessels are granted general permissions to enter, transit, and exit the security zone(s).
(2) If more than 1 pier is involved in onload or offload operations at the same time, the 500-yard security zone for each involved pier will be enforced.
(3) Persons desiring to transit the area of a security zone may contact the Patrol Commander on scene on VHF–FM channel 13 or 16 or the COTP at telephone number 415–399–3547 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.
(c) Enforcement. All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene patrol personnel. Patrol personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard onboard Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the security zones by local law enforcement and the MOTCO police as necessary. 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.
(d) Notice of enforcement or suspension of enforcement of security zone(s). The COTP San Francisco Bay will cause notification of enforcement of the security zone(s) to be made by issuing a Local Notice to Mariners and a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to inform the affected segments of the public. During periods that the security zone(s) are being enforced, Coast Guard patrol personnel will notify mariners to keep out of the security zone(s) as they approach the area. In addition, Coast Guard Group San Francisco Bay maintains a telephone line that is maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The public can contact Group San Francisco Bay at (415) 399–3530 to obtain information concerning enforcement of this rule. When the security zone(s) are no longer needed, the COTP will cease enforcement of the security zone(s) and issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to notify the public. Upon notice of suspension of enforcement, all persons and vessels are granted general permissions to enter, move within and exit the security zone(s).
[COTP San Francisco Bay 04–007, 70 FR 3301, Jan. 24, 2005]
Thirteenth Coast Guard District
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§ 165.1301 Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters in Northwestern Washington—Regulated Navigation Area.
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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 are as identified in the definition found in Rule 3 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972, (72 COLREGS), found in Appendix A, Part 81 of this chapter.
(2) Hazardous levels of vessel traffic congestion are as defined at the time by Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service.
(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. (continued)