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§ 334.670 Gulf of Mexico south and west of Apalachicola, San Blas, and St. Joseph bays; air-to-air firing practice range, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.
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(a) The danger zone. Beginning at latitude 29°40'00", longitude 85°21'30", in the vicinity of Cape San Blas; thence southeasterly to latitude 29°23'00", longitude 84°39'00"; thence southwesterly to latitude 28°39'00", longitude 84°49'00"; thence northwesterly to latitude 29°43'00", longitude 85°53'00"; thence northeasterly to latitude 29°56'30", longitude 85°38'30"; and thence southeasterly to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) Air-to-air firing practice will ordinarily take place in the area during the hours of daylight, seven days per week. During periods of firing, passage through the area will not be denied to cargo-carrying or passenger-carrying vessels or tows proceeding on established routes. In case any such vessel is within the danger area, the officer in charge of firing practice operations will cause the cessation or postponement of fire until the vessel has cleared that part of the area within range of the weapons being used. The vessel shall proceed on its normal course and not delay its progress.

(2) All persons and vessels will be warned to leave the danger area during firing practice by surface patrol boat and/or patrol aircraft. When aircraft is used to patrol the area, low flight of the aircraft overhead and/or across the bow will be used as a signal or warning. Upon being so warned all persons and vessels shall clear the area immediately.

(3) The area will be open to all vessels whenever firing practice is not being conducted.

(4) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and such agencies as he may designate.

[16 FR 7460, July 31, 1951, as amended at 22 FR 3755, May 29, 1957. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997; 62 FR 24034, May 2, 1997]

§ 334.680 Gulf of Mexico, southeast of St. Andrew Bay East Entrance, small-arms firing range, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.
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(a) The danger zones—(1) Area No. 1. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico, southeast of St. Andrew Bay East Entrance within a rectangular area beginning at a point on shore at latitude 30°04'32", longitude 85°37'07"; thence to latitude 30°03'03", longitude 85°38'42"; thence to latitude 30°02'14", longitude 85°37'15"; thence to a point on shore at latitude 30°04'13", longitude 85°36'47"; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(2) Area No. 2. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Sound within an area described as follows, but excluding Crooked Island: Beginning at a point on shore at latitude 30°02'56", longitude 85°34'35"; thence to latitude 30°02'18", longitude 85°36'18"; thence to latitude 30°01'24", longitude 85°35'40"; thence to latitude 30°00'45", longitude 85°34'41"; thence to a point on shore at latitude 30°02'10", longitude 85°33'42"; thence along the shore line to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) No person, vessel or other watercraft shall enter or remain in the areas during periods of firing. Area No. 1 will be used for firing practice between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., as scheduled, Monday through Friday, with possibly some sporadic firings on Saturdays and Sundays. A 10' × 18' red flag will be displayed on a pole at the shoreline whenever firing is in progress.

(2) Area No. 2 will be operated on a sporadic schedule, with firings likely each day including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10' × 18' red flag will be displayed on a pole at the shore line whenever firing is in progress.

(3) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and such agencies as he may designate.

(Sec. 7, 40 Stat. 266, Chap. XIX, 40 Stat. 892; (33 U.S.C. 1, 3))

[28 FR 3394, Apr. 6, 1963, as amended at 30 FR 16267, Dec. 30, 1965; 39 FR 44752, Dec. 27, 1974. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.690 [Reserved]
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§ 334.700 Choctawhatchee Bay, aerial gunnery ranges, Air Proving Ground Center, Air Research and Development Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
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(a) The danger zones—(1) Aerial gunnery range in west part of Choctawhatchee Bay. The waters of Choctawhatchee Bay within an area described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west shore at latitude 30°28'30", longitude 86°30'00"; thence southeasterly to latitude 30°25'30", longitude 86°21'30"; thence southwesterly to a point on the south shore at latitude 30°23'30", longitude 86°23'00"; thence northwesterly to a point on the south shore at latitude 30°24'00", longitude 86°25'00"; and thence northwesterly to the point of beginning; excluding that part of the area included within the aerial gunnery range along the north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay (described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section).

(2) Aerial gunnery range along north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay. The waters of Choctawhatchee Bay within an area described as follows: Beginning at a point in the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay at latitude 30°26'00", longitude 86°25'30"; thence north to the shore at longitude 86°25'30"; thence southeasterly and northeasterly along the shore to longitude 86°15'00"; thence south to latitude 30°26'29", longitude 86°15'00"; thence southwesterly to latitude 30°26'12", longitude 86°20'35"; thence north to latitude 30°26'57", longitude 86°20'35"; thence southwesterly to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations—(1) Aerial gunnery ranges. (i) The aerial gunnery range in the west part of Choctawhatchee Bay (described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section) may be used by persons and watercraft except during periods when firing is conducted. During these periods, firing will be controlled by observation posts, and persons and watercraft will be warned by patrol boats. During periods of firing, traverse of this area shall not be denied to regular cargo-carrying or passenger-carrying vessels or tows proceeding on established routes. In case any such vessel is within the area, the officer in charge of gunnery operations will cause the cessation or postponement of fire until the vessel has cleared that part of the area within the range of the weapons being used. The vessel shall proceed on its normal course and shall not delay its progress.

(ii) No person, vessel or other craft shall enter or remain within the aerial gunnery range along the north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay (described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section) at any time.

(2) Enforcing Agency. The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Air Proving Ground Center, Eglin AFB, and such agencies as he may designate.

[26 FR 11197, Nov. 28, 1961. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.710 The Narrows and Gulf of Mexico adjacent to Santa Rosa Island, Air Force Proving Ground Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
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(a) The restricted area. The waters of The Narrows and the Gulf of Mexico easterly of the periphery of a circular area 5 nautical miles in radius, centered at latitude 30°23'10.074", longitude 86°48'25.433" (USC&GS Station Tuck 3), within the segment of a circle, 3 nautical miles in radius, centered at latitude 30°24'00", longitude 86°41'47".

(b) The regulations. (1) The area will be used intermittently during daylight hours. During periods of use the entry into the area will be prohibited to all persons and navigation.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Air Force Proving Ground Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and such agencies as he may designate.

[23 FR 8061, Oct. 18, 1958. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.720 Gulf of Mexico, south from Choctawhatchee Bay; guided missiles test operations area, Headquarters Air Proving Ground Command, U.S. Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
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(a) The danger zone. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico south from Choctawhatchee Bay within an area described as follows: Beginning at a point five nautical miles southeasterly from USC&GS Station Tuck 3, at latitude 30°23'10.074", longitude 86°48'25.433", three nautical miles offshore of Santa Rosa Island; thence easterly three nautical miles offshore and parallel to shore, to a point south of Apalachicola Bay, Florida, latitude 29°32'00", longitude 85°00'00"; thence southeasterly to latitude 29°17'30", longitude 84°40'00"; thence southwesterly to latitude 28°40'00", longitude 84°49'00"; thence southeasterly to latitude 28°10'00", longitude 84°30'00"; thence 270° true to longitude 86°48'00"; thence due north along longitude 86°48'00" to the intersection of the line with a circle of five nautical miles radius centered on USC&GS Station Tuck 3, at latitude 30°23'10.074", longitude 86°48'25.433", thence northeasterly along the arc of the circle to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) The area will be used intermittently during daylight hours for a week or 10 days at a time. Firing will take place once or twice a day for periods ordinarily of not more than one hour. Advance notice of such firings will be published in local newspapers and in such other manner as the District Engineer, Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Alabama, may direct.

(2) During periods of firing, passage through the area will not be denied to cargo-carrying or passenger-carrying vessels or tows proceeding on established routes. In case any such vessel is within the danger area, the officer in charge of firing operations will cause the cessation or postponement of fire until the vessel shall have cleared the portion of the danger area involved. The entire area involved will be under constant observation of both surface patrol vessels and air patrol planes prior to and during periods of firing and notice will be given to vessels and tows of intention to fire by buzzing low over the vessel, upon which signal vessels and tows shall proceed on their established course promptly and clear the area as soon as possible.

(3) All person and vessels exclusive of those identified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section will warned to leave the immediate danger area during firing periods by surface patrol craft. Upon being so warned, such persons and vessels shall clear the area immediately. Such periods normally will not exceed two hours.

(4) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Air Force Proving Ground Command, Eglin Field, Florida, and such agencies as he may designate.

[16 FR 2723, Mar. 29, 1951, as amended at 22 FR 8982, Nov. 8, 1957. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.730 Waters of Santa Rosa Sound and Gulf of Mexico adjacent to Santa Rosa Island, Air Force Proving Ground Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
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(a) The danger zones—(1) Prohibited area. Waters of Santa Rosa Sound and Gulf of Mexico within a circle one nautical mile in radius, centered at latitude 30°23'10.074", longitude 86°48'25.433" (USC&GS Station Tuck 3). The portion of the area in Santa Rosa Sound includes the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway between miles 209.6 and 211.4 from Harvey Lock, Louisiana.

(2) Restricted area. The waters of Santa Rosa Sound and Gulf of Mexico surrounding the prohibited area described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, within a circle five nautical miles in radius centered at latitude 30°23'10.074", longitude 86°48'25.433" (USC&GS Station Tuck 3). The portion of the area in Santa Rosa Sound includes the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway between miles 334.6 and 216.4 from Harvey Lock, Louisiana.

(b) The regulations. (1) Experimental test operations will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force within the prohibited area on an intermittent basis. Such test operations shall not exceed one hour, and shall not occur more than twice weekly.

(2) No person, vessel or other watercraft shall enter the prohibited area, except to navigate the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Such vessels and other watercraft shall confine their movements to the waters within the limits of the Intracoastal Waterway and shall make the passage as promptly as possible under normal vessel speed.

(3) During periods when experimental test operations are underway no person, vessel or other watercraft shall enter or navigate the waters of the restricted area.

(4) Warning signs will be erected on the shore lines of Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf of Mexico to mark the limits of the respective areas.

(5) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Headquarters Air Proving Ground Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and such agencies as he may designate.

[22 FR 609, Jan. 30, 1957, as amended at 23 FR 8061, Oct. 18, 1958; 23 FR 9031, Nov. 20, 1958. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997; 62 FR 24034, May 2, 1997]

§ 334.740 Weekley Bayou, an arm of Boggy Bayou, Fla., at Eglin Air Force Base; restricted area.
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(a) The area. All waters of Weekley Bayou west of a line drawn between latitude 30°28'57", longitude 86°29'03", and latitude 30°28'58", longitude 86°29'06", said line crossing the Bayou approximately 225 yards above its mouth.

(b) The regulations. (1) No person or vessel shall enter the area without the permission of the Commander, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, or his authorized representative.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, or such agencies as he may designate.

[25 FR 8379, Sept. 1, 1960. Redesignated at 30 FR 6161, May 1, 1965. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.750 Ben's Lake, a tributary of Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla., at Eglin Air Force Base; restricted area.
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(a) The area. All waters of Ben's Lake including the channel connecting it with Choctawhatchee Bay.

(b) The regulations. (1) No person or vessel shall enter the area or navigate therein, without the permission of the Commander, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, or his authorized representative.

(2) These regulations shall be enforced by the Commander, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, or such agencies as he may designate.

[28 FR 1541, Feb. 19, 1963, as amended at 30 FR 6161, May 1, 1965. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997; 62 FR 24034, May 2, 1997]

§ 334.760 Naval Support Activity Panama City and Alligator Bayou, a tributary of St. Andrew Bay, Fla.; naval restricted area.
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(a) The area. The waters within an area beginning at a point located along the shore at the southern end of the facility designated by latitude 30°09'45.6" N., longitude 85°44'20.6" W.; thence proceed 100 feet waterward of the mean high water line directly to a point at latitude 30°09'46.8" N., longitude 85°44'20.6" W. From this position the line meanders irregularly, following the shoreline at a minimum distance of 100 feet from the mean high water line to a point at latitude 30°10'16.7" N., longitude 85°45'01.2" W. located east of the south side of the entrance to Alligator Bayou; thence directly across the entrance to a point at latitude 30°10'23.4" N., longitude 85°45'05.7" W. located east of the north side of the entrance to Alligator Bayou; thence continuing the northerly meandering, following the shoreline at a minimum distance of 100 feet from the mean high water line to a point at latitude 30°11'11.3" N., longitude 85°45'02.8" W.; thence directly to the shoreline to a point at latitude 30°11'12.3" N., longitude 85°45'03.2" W. This encompasses an area reaching from the southern extent described to the northern extent described and extending from the mean high water line waterward a minimum distance of approximately 100 feet.

(b) The regulations. (1) No vessel, person, or other craft shall enter, transit, anchor, drift or otherwise navigate within the area described in paragraph (a) of this section for any reason without written permission from the Officer in Charge, Naval Support Activity Panama City, Panama City Beach, Florida, or his/her authorized representative.

(2) The restriction noted in paragraph (b)(1) of this section is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(3) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Officer in Charge, Naval Support Activity Panama City, Panama City Beach Florida, and such agencies as he/she may designate.

[70 FR 67372, Nov. 7, 2005]

§ 334.770 Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Sound, south of East Bay, Fla., Tyndall Drone Launch Corridor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.; restricted area.
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(a) The area. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Sound within an area described as follows, including Crooked Island: Beginning at a point on shore at latitude 30°01'30", longitude 85°32'30", thence to latitude 30°00'58", longitude 85°33'38", thence to latitude 29°56'38", longitude 85°33'38", thence to latitude 29°55'15", longitude 85°31'21", thence to a point on shore at latitude 30°00'58", longitude 85°31'21", thence northwest to the point of beginning. This area will be referred to as the “Tyndall Drone Launch Corridor.”

(b) The regulations. (1) Military usage of areas is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

(2) Vessels are allowed to enter and remain in this area provided they have operational communication equipment capable of monitoring VHF Marine frequency Channel 16, (156.80 MHz). In the event the Marine radio equipment is not installed on the vessel, CB equipment with Channel 13 (27.115 MHz) will be used as an alternate means of communications. Warnings will be broadcast by the Air Force on Channel 16 (156.80 MHz) and Channel 13 (27.115 MHz) using the following sequence:

(i) Announcement 90 minutes prior to drone launch.

(ii) Announcement 60 minutes prior to drone launch.

(iii) Announcement of drone launch or drone cancelled, and the expected time of the drone launch. Upon receipt of the drone warning on either Channel 16 (156.80 MHz) or Channel 13 (27.115 MHz), vessels will take the necessary action to vacate the drone launch corridor not later than 60 minutes prior to expected drone launch.

(3) Vessels are authorized direct movement without stopping through this area at any time unless warned by helicopter or patrol boat.

(4) The area will be patrolled by helicopter/vessels during periods of hazardous military activity. Verbal warnings or instructions issued by these craft will be strictly adhered to.

(5) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and such agencies as he may designate.

(Sec. 7, 40 Stat. 266; 33 U.S.C. 1)

[40 FR 8949, Mar. 4, 1975; 40 FR 10988, Mar. 10, 1975. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.775 Naval Air Station Pensacola, Pensacola Bay, Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Fla.; naval restricted area.
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(a) The areas. (1) Bounded by a line drawn in the direction of 180° T from the position latitude 30°20'44" N., longitude 87°17'18" W. (near the Naval Air Station, due south of the Officer's Club) to position latitude 30°20'09" N., longitude 87°17'18" W. thence 94° T to position latitude 30°20'07" N., longitude 87°16'41" W., thence 49° T to position latitude 30°20'37" N., longitude 87°16'01" W. (southwest end of Lexington finger pier), thence along the shoreline to point of origin.

(2) The waters within an area enclosed by the following points: Beginning at latitude 30°21.58' N., longitude 87°12.49' W.; thence to latitude 30°20.25' N., longitude 87°11.00' W.; thence to latitude 30°20.28' N., longitude 87°14.27' W.; thence to the point of beginning. This encompasses a large triangular area north of Santa Rosa Island and west of the land area between Fair Point and Deer Point.

(b) The restrictions. (1) The area described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section will normally be in use Monday through Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and one evening from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., every other week.

(2) The area described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section will normally be utilized Wednesday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for parasail operations.

(3) During those times that specific missions, exercises, or training operations are being conducted, the U.S. Navy vessels and/or crafts designated as essential to the operation(s) by proper U.S. Navy authority shall have the rights-of-way. All other vessels and crafts are required to keep clear of and remain 300 yards from all naval vessels engaged in said operations. Approaching within 300 yards of vessels and/or crafts while they are engaged in operations and/or training exercises is prohibited.

(4) Vessel traffic through the restricted area will remain open during operations and/or exercises; however, mariners shall exercise extreme caution and be on the lookout for swimmers, small craft and helicopters when transiting the area. It should be presumed by all mariners that Navy operations and/or exercises are being conducted whenever military craft and/or helicopters are operating within the restricted area.

(5) Any problems encountered regarding Navy operations/exercises within the restricted area should be addressed to “Navy Pensacola Command” on Channel 16 (156.6 MHz) for resolution and/or clarification.

(6) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander of the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, and such agencies as he/she may designate.

[70 FR 67372, Nov. 7, 2005]

§ 334.778 Pensacola Bay and waters contiguous to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL; restricted area.
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(a) The area: Beginning at a point on the northerly shoreline of Grande (Big Lagoon at Point 1, Latitude 30°19'42" N., Longitude 87°21'06" W., proceed southeasterly to Point 2, Latitude 30°19'27" N., Longitude 87°21'03" W.; thence, northeasterly, paralleling the shoreline at a minimum distance of 500 feet offshore, to Point 3, Latitude 30°19'48" N., Longitude 87°19'35" W.; thence, maintaining a minimum distance of 500 feet offshore or along the northerly edge of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Channel (whichever is less), continue to Point 4, Latitude 30°20'00" N., Longitude 87°19'03" W.; thence, maintaining a minimum distance of 500 feet offshore for the remainder of the area to: PT 5, Latitude 30°20'31" N., Longitude 87°16'01" W; Thence to PT 6, Latitude 30°21'11" N., Longitude 87°15'29" W; Thence to PT 7, Latitude 30°22'26" N., Longitude 87°15'43" W; Thence to PT 8, Latitude 30°22'39" N., Longitude 87°16'08" W; Thence to PT 9, Latitude 30°22'17" N., Longitude 87°16'09" W; Thence to PT 10, Latitude 30°22'18" N., Longitude 87°16'35" W; Thence to PT 11, Latitude 30°22'09" N., Longitude 87°17'10" W; Thence to PT 12, Latitude 30°22'15" N., Longitude 87°17'19" W; Thence to PT 13, Latitude 30°22'07" N., Longitude 87°17'48" W; Thence to PT 14, Latitude 30°22'25" N., Longitude 87°17'53" W; Thence to PT 15, Latitude 30°22'13" N., Longitude 87°18'54" W; Thence to PT 16, Latitude 30°21'57" N., Longitude 87°19'22" W; Thence to PT 17, Latitude 30°21'57" N., Longitude 87°19'37" W; Thence to PT 18, Latitude 30°21'49" N., Longitude 87°19'49" W; (a point on the southerly shoreline of Bayou Grande).

(b) The regulations. (1) All persons, vessels, and other craft are prohibited from entering the waters described in paragraph (a) of this section for any reason. All vessels and craft, including pleasure vessels and craft (sailing, motorized, and/or rowed or self-propelled), private and commercial fishing vessels, other commercial vessels, barges, and all other vessels and craft, except vessels owned or operated by the United States and/or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency are restricted from transiting, anchoring, or drifting within the above described area, or within 500 feet of any quay, pier, wharf, or levee along the Naval Air Station Pensacola shoreline abutting, nor may such vessels or crafts or persons approach within 500 feet of any United States owned or operated vessel transiting, anchored, or moored within the waters described in paragraph (a) of this section. The Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Pensacola, or his/her designee, or the Commanding Officer of a vessel of the United States operating within the said area, may grant special permission to a person, vessel, or craft to enter upon the waters subject to the restrictions aforementioned.

(2) The existing “Navy Channel” adjacent to the north shore of Magazine Point, by which vessels enter and egress Bayous Davenport and Grande into Pensacola Bay shall remain open to all craft except in those extraordinary circumstances where the Commanding Officer, N.A.S. or his/her designee determines that risk to the installation, its personnel, or property is so great and so imminent that closing the channel to all but designated military craft is required for security reasons, or as directed by higher authority. This section will not preclude the closure of the channel as part of a security exercise; however, such closures of said channel will be limited in duration and scope to the maximum extent so as not to interfere with the ability of private vessels to use the channel for navigation in public waters adjacent thereto not otherwise limited by this regulation.

(3) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, and such agencies he/she may designate.

[53 FR 27682, July 22, 1988, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997; 70 FR 67372, Nov. 7, 2005]

§ 334.780 Pensacola Bay, Fla.; seaplane restricted area.
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(a) The area. Beginning at latitude 30°22'28", longitude 87°16'00"; thence to latitude 30°21'02", longitude 87°14'20"; thence to latitude 30°20'02", longitude 87°15'16"; thence to latitude 30°20'11"; longitude 87°17'58"; and thence to 272° true to the shore.

(b) The regulations. (1) The area is established as a Naval Air Station small boat operations and training area.

(2) All persons, vessels, and other craft are prohibited from entering the waters described in paragraph (a) of this section for any reason. All vessels and craft, including pleasure vessels and craft (sailing, motorized, and/or rowed or self-propelled), private and commercial fishing vessels, other commercial vessels, barges, and all other vessels and craft, except vessels owned or operated by the United States and/or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency are restricted from entering, transiting, anchoring, drifting or otherwise navigating within the area described in paragraph (a) of this section.

(3) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Pensacola and/or such persons or agencies he/she may designate.

[13 FR 9561, Dec. 31, 1948, as amended at 25 FR 2666, Mar. 30, 1960; 28 FR 349, Jan. 12, 1963. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17555, Apr. 10, 1997; 70 FR 67372, Nov. 7, 2005]

§ 334.783 Arlington Channel, U.S. Coast Guard Base Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, Coast Guard Restricted Area.
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(a) The area. The waters of Arlington Channel west of a line from latitude 30°–39'—09''N, longitude 088°–03'–24'' W to latitude 30°–38'–54°° N., longitude 088'–03°–17'' W.

(b) The regulations. The restricted area is open to U.S. Government vessels and transiting vessels only. U.S. Government vessels include U.S. Coast Guard vessels, Department of Defense vessels, state and local law enforcement and emergency services vessels and vessels under contract with the U.S. Government. Vessels transiting the restricted area shall proceed across the area by the most direct route and without unnecessary delay. Fishing, trawling, net-fishing and other aquatic activities are prohibited in the restricted area without prior approval from the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Group Mobile or his designated representative.

(c) Enforcement. The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Group Mobile or his designated representative.

[69 FR 45259, July 29, 2004]

§ 334.786 Pascagoula Naval Station, Pascagoula, Mississippi; restricted area.
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(a) The area. The waters of Pascagoula Harbor beginning at a point at latitude 30°20'18" N, longitude 88°34'50.3" W, thence northerly to latitude 30°20'34.3" N, longitude 88°34'51.8" W, thence easterly to latitude 30°20'34.3" N, longitude 88°34'9.6" W, thence southerly to latitude 30°20'19.5" N, longitude 88°34'9.6" W, thence westerly along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) All persons are prohibited from entering the waters within the restricted area for any reason. Mooring, anchoring, fishing or recreational boating shall not be allowed within the restricted area when required by the Commanding Officer of the Naval Station Pascagoula to safeguard the installation and its personnel and property in times of an imminent security threat; during special operations; during natural disasters; or as directed by higher authority.

(2) Mooring, anchoring, fishing, recreational boating or any activity involving persons in the water shall not be allowed at any time within 500 feet of any quay, pier, wharf, or levee along the Naval Station northern shoreline.

(3) Commercial vessels at anchor will be permitted to swing into the restricted area while at anchor and during tide changes.

(c) Enforcement. The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, naval station, Pascagoula and such agencies as he/she shall designate.

[57 FR 46303, Oct. 8, 1992, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.790 Sabine River at Orange, Tex.; restricted area in vicinity of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center.
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(a) The area. The berthing area of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the waters adjacent thereto from the mean high tide shoreline to a line drawn parallel to, and 100 feet channelward from lines connecting the pier head of Pier 10 and from a line drawn parallel to, and 200 feet upstream from, Pier 10 to a line drawn parallel to, and 100 feet downstream from Pier 10.

(b) The regulations. (1) No person, vessel or other craft, except personnel and vessels of the U.S. Government or those duly authorized by the Commanding Officer, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Orange, Texas, shall enter, navigate, anchor or moor in the restricted area.

(2) The regulations of this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Orange, Texas, and such agencies as he may designate.

[44 FR 42968, July 23, 1979. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.800 Corpus Christi Bay, Tex.; seaplane restricted area, U.S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi.
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(a) The area. The waters of Corpus Christi Bay within the area described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south shore of Corpus Christi Bay at the “North Gate” of the U.S. Naval Air Station at longitude 97°17'15.0" W.; thence through points at:



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27°42[min]34.9[sec]................... 97°17[min]09.6[sec]
27°41[min]46.8[sec]................... 97°14[min]23.8[sec]
27°41[min]15.1[sec]................... 97°14[min]35.4[sec]
27°41[min]27.0[sec]................... 97°15[min]16.7[sec]
27°40[min]41.6[sec]................... 97°15[min]33.3[sec]
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thence to a point on shore at latitude 27°40'44.9" N.; thence along the shore to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) No person, vessel or watercraft shall enter or remain in the area at any time, day or night, except with express written approval of the enforcing agency or as a result of force majeure.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Chief of Naval Air Training, U.S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tex., and such agencies as he may designate.

[43 FR 30054, July 13, 1978. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.802 Ingleside Naval Station, Ingleside, Texas; restricted area.
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(a) The area. The waters of Corpus Christi Bay beginning at a point at latitude 27°49'15.0" N, longitude 97°12'6.0" W, thence southerly to latitude 27°49'7.3" N, longitude 97°12'5.4" W, thence south-southwesterly to latitude 27°49'01" N, longitude 97°12'39.4" W, thence west-northwesterly to latitude 27°49'02.4" N, longitude 97°12'48.3" W, thence north-northeasterly to latitude 27°49'16.5" N, longitude 97°12'41.5", thence easterly to latitude 27°49'17.0" N, longitude 97°12'27.5" W, thence easterly along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. Mooring, anchoring, fishing, recreational boating or any activity involving persons in the water shall not be allowed within the restricted area. Commercial vessels at anchor will be permitted to swing into the restricted area while at anchor and during tide changes.

(c) Enforcement. The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Naval Station, Ingleside and such agencies as he/she shall designate.

[57 FR 46303, Oct. 8, 1992; 58 FR 6718, Feb. 2, 1993, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.810 Holston River at Holston Ordnance Works, Kingsport, Tenn.; restricted area.
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(a) The area. That portion of Holston River within the boundaries of the Government reservation.

(b) The regulations. (1) Except in cases of extreme emergency, all vessels other than those owned or controlled by the U.S. Government and any activity involving persons in the water, are prohibited from entering the area without prior permission of the enforcing agency.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer of the Holston Ordnance Works, Kingsport, Tennessee, and such agencies as he may designate.

[20 FR 7075, Sept. 30, 1955. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.820 Lake Michigan; naval restricted area, U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.
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(a) The area. An area extending in a north and south direction from the Great Lakes, Illinois, south breakwater to an east-west line projecting eastward from the shore termination of the north fence of the U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, and extending into Lake Michigan for a distance of one mile from the shoreline.

(b) The regulations. No person or vessel of any kind, except those engaged in naval operations, shall enter, navigate, anchor, or moor in the restricted area without first obtaining permission to do so from the Commander, U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, or his authorized representative.

[28 FR 319, Jan. 11, 1963. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.830 Lake Michigan; small-arms range adjacent to U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.
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(a) The danger zone. An area bounded on the north by latitude 42°20'30"; on the east by longitude 87°47'30"; on the south by latitude 42°18'45"; and on the west by the shoreline.

(b) The regulations. (1) When firing affecting the danger zone is in progress, the enforcing agency will post guards at such locations that the waters in the danger zone may be observed and arrange signals whereby these guards may stop the firing should any person or vessel be seen in the waters of the danger zone. When firing is in progress, the enforcing agency will cause red flags to be displayed on shore near the rifle butts, which may be readily discernible to a person in a vessel within the danger zone.

(2) The enforcing agency is hereby authorized to use such agencies as shall be necessary to prohibit all persons and vessels from entering the area until such time as shall be convenient.

(3) If such flags are displayed it will indicate that firing is in progress, and that the waters in the danger zone are subject to impact by rounds missing or ricocheting off the impact berm and should not be entered until the flags are lowered.

(4) Wherever possible, the enforcing agency will warn the public of the contemplated times of firing and the areas involved two days in advance of the scheduled date, through the public press and the U.S. Coast Guard. The danger zone may, however, be closed without advance notice.

(5) [Reserved]

(6) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, and such agencies as he may designate.

[13 FR 9560, Dec. 31, 1948. Redesignated at 14 FR 4904, Aug. 9, 1949, and amended at 28 FR 319, Jan. 11, 1963; 45 FR 13072, Feb. 28, 1980. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.840 Waters of Lake Michigan south of Northerly Island at entrance to Burnham Park Yacht Harbor, Chicago, Ill.; danger zone adjacent to airport on Northerly Island.
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(a) Danger zone—(1) Zone A. Beginning at a point 250 feet west of the center line of the runway at the south end of the air strip on Northerly Island; thence 183°, 500 feet; thence 90°, 600 feet; and thence northerly to a point 250 feet east of the center line of the runway at the south end of said air strip. During the navigation season, the southeast and southwest corners of Zone A will be marked with spar buoys colored and lettered as prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

(2) Zone B. Beginning at the southwest corner of Zone A; thence 183°, 500 feet; thence 90°, 700 feet; thence northerly to the southeast corner of Zone A; and thence 270° to the point of beginning. During the navigation season, the southeast and southwest corners of Zone B will be marked with spar buoys colored and lettered as prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

(b) Regulations. (1) During daylight hours (from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset), and when the airport on Northerly Island is in operation, no vessel or other watercraft any part of which extends more than 15 feet above the water surface shall enter or remain in Zone A, and no vessel or other watercraft any part of which extends 30 feet or more above the water surface shall enter or remain in Zone B.

(2) When the airport is in operation a red ball, at least three feet in diameter, shall be continuously displayed at the northeast and northwest corners of Zone A. These balls shall not be displayed when the airport is not in operation.

[12 FR 6665, Oct. 9, 1947. Redesignated at 14 FR 4904, Aug. 9, 1949, and amended at 15 FR 5022, Aug. 4, 1950; 36 FR 5911, Mar. 31, 1971. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.845 Wisconsin Air National Guard, Volk Field military exercise area located in Lake Michigan offshore from Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties; danger zone.
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(a) The area. (1) The waters within an area beginning at a point at latitude 43°19'00" N., longitude 87°41'00" W.; to latitude 44°05'30" N., longitude 87°29'45" W.; to latitude 44°02'00" N., longitude 87°02'30" W.; to latitude 43°15'30" N., longitude 87°14'00" W.; thence to the point of beginning, as shown on NOAA Chart 14901 (1999) and existing aeronautical charts.

(b) The regulation. (1) During specific, infrequent periods when Military exercises will be conducted, as promulgated in the Local Notice to mariners published by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), all vessels entering the danger zone are advised to proceed across the area by the most direct route and without unnecessary delay.

(2) During specific, infrequent periods when Military exercises will be conducted, as promulgated in the Local Notice to mariners published by the USCG, no vessel or craft of any size shall lie-to or anchor in the danger zone, other than a vessel operated by or for the USCG, or any other authorized agency.

(c) Normal use. At all other times, nothing in this regulation shall prohibit any lawful uses of this area.

(d) Enforcement. The regulation in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, VOLK Field, WI, and/or persons or agencies as he/she may designate.

[69 FR 45591, July 30, 2004]

§ 334.850 Lake Erie, west end, north of Erie Ordnance Depot, Lacarne, Ohio.
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(a) The danger zone: Consists of the waters of Lake Erie within:

(1) Danger Area I. The sector of a circle with a radius of 6,500 yards centered at latitude 41°32'30" N., longitude 33°01'00" W., and intersecting the southwest boundary of Area II at latitude 41°35'00" N., longitude 83°03'22" W., and the southeast boundary of Area II at latitude 41°34'20" N., longitude 82°57'10" W.

(2) Danger Area II (Includes Area I). The area bounded as follows: Beginning at latitude 41°32'30" N., longitude 83°01'00" W.; thence to latitude 41°35'00" N., longitude 83°03'22" W.; thence to latitude 41°36'00" N., longitude 83°03'24" W.; thence to latitude 41°41'30" N., longitude 83°07'30" W.; thence to latitude 41°41'30" N., longitude 83°00'00" W.; thence to latitude 41°35'40" N., longitude 82°54'50" W.; and thence to the point of beginning.

(b) Types of firing—(1) Danger Area I. Small arms impact area.

(2) Danger Area II. Ground-based artillery, antiaircraft artillery and automatic weapons impact area.

(c) Authorized dates and hours of firing:

(1) Danger Area I. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., e.s.t./e.d.t., daily; actual firing dates and hours within the authorized period to be announced in advance in special firing notices.

(2) Danger Area II. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., e.s.t./e.d.t., daily except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; actual firing dates and hours scheduled within authorized period to be announced in advance in special firing notices.

(d) Restrictions. (1) No person or vessel shall enter or remain in a danger zone during a scheduled firing period announced in a special firing notice unless specific permission is granted in each instance by a representative of the enforcing officer.

(2) The danger areas within the danger zone shall be open to the public for navigation, fishing and other public use when firing and/or bombing is not scheduled.

(e) Enforcing agencies. The regulations in this section shall be enforced for the respective danger areas by the following commanders and such agencies as each may designate for his assigned areas. He will be responsible for proving the prescribed control, signals, and special firing notices.

(1) Danger Area I. Adjutant General, State of Ohio.

(2) Danger Area II. Adjutant General, State of Ohio.

(f) Control and signals—(1) Danger Area I. When firing into Area I, red flags will be flown from the safety tower at Camp Perry, and from flag poles in the butts of the ranges being used.

(2) Danger Area II. During all types of firing into Area II, red flags will be displayed, one from the safety tower at Camp Perry and one from the safety tower at the Erie Proof Front. During firing into Area II, patrol boats will police and maintain surveillance of the area, and will be in constant radio communication with the shore station controlling the firing.

(3) [Reserved]

(4) The appropriate enforcing officer has authority to suspend any scheduled firing for reasonable periods during regattas and immediately after fishing nets are destroyed or dislocated by severe storms.

(5) The special firing notices which will include schedules of use will be published by the enforcing officer indicated in paragraph (e) of this section, in sufficient time to permit circularization to interested parties and posting on the bulletin boards of post offices in surrounding localities. Special notices will also be furnished the District Engineer, Corps of Engineers, Detroit, Mich.; the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, Cleveland, Ohio; the Regional Manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago, Ill.; and each of the enforcing agencies listed in paragraph (e) of this section. Users of the waterway shall familiarize themselves with the current special firing notices. If in doubt, inquiry should be made to the enforcing officer indicated in paragraph (e) of this section.

(6) Agencies desiring to use the areas shall present their requirements to the respective enforcing officer who is responsible for, and is granted authority to, coordinate the firing and established priorities, for the using agencies.

(g) Fishing permits. Fishermen desiring to set fixed nets within the danger zone are required in every instance to have written permits. Permits for placing nets within Areas I and II may be obtained by written application to the Adjutant General, State of Ohio. Applicants for permits must state the location at which they desire to set fixed nets and the period of time which they desire the permit to cover.

(h) Injurious chemicals. No phosphorus or other poisonous chemicals injurious to wild fowl or fish will be discharged into the waters of the areas.

(i) The regulations in this section shall be reviewed annually by the Department of the Army to determine whether further limitations of the danger zone shall be considered.

[35 FR 17178, Nov. 7, 1970, as amended at 37 FR 20026, Sept. 23, 1972. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17556, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.855 Salt River, Rolling Fork River, Otter Creek; U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Knox Military Reservation; Fort Knox, Kentucky; danger zone.
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(a) The area. Salt River from Point A (latitude 37°59'31.72" N; longitude 85°55'32.98" W) located approximately 1.2 miles southeast of West Point, Kentucky; southward to its confluence with the Rolling Fork River. Salt River from Point B (latitude 37°57'51.32" N; longitude 85°45'37.14" W) located approximately 2.8 miles southwest of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; southward to its confluence with the Rolling Fork River. Rolling Fork River from Point C (latitude 37°49'59.27" N; longitude 85°45'37.74" W) located approximately 1.6 miles southwest of Lebanon Junction, Kentucky northward to its confluence with the Salt River. Otter Creek from Point D (latitude 37°51'31.77" N; longitude 86°00'03.79" W) located approximately 3.4 miles north of Vine Grove, Kentucky to Point E (latitude 37°55'21.95" N; longitude 86°01'47.38" W) located approximately 2.3 miles southwest of Muldraugh.

(b) The regulation. All persons, swimmers, vessels and other craft, except those vessels under the supervision or contract to local military or Army authority, vessels of the United States Coast Guard, and federal, local or state law enforcement vessels, are prohibited from entering the danger zones without permission from the Commanding General, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Knox Military Reservation, Fort Knox, Kentucky or his/her authorized representative.

(c) Enforcement. The regulation in this section, promulgated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, shall be enforced by the Commanding General, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Knox Military Reservation, Fort Knox, Kentucky and/or other persons or agencies as he/she may designate.

[70 FR 15228, Mar. 25, 2005]

§ 334.860 San Diego Bay, Calif., Naval Amphibious Base; restricted area.
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(a) The Area. The water of the Pacific Ocean in Middle San Diego Bay in an area extending from the northern and eastern boundary of the Naval Amphibious Base about 0.1 nautical miles and 0.6 nautical miles from the southern shoreline and basically outlined as follows:



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1 32°40[min]33.0[sec] N 117°10[min]02.4[sec]
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2 32°40[min]34.7[sec] N 117°09[min]54.0[sec]
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3 32°40[min]46.0[sec] N 117°09[min]44.2[sec]
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4 32°41[min]00.0[sec] N 117°09[min]24.6[sec]
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5 32°40[min]20.0[sec] N 117°08[min]36.7[sec]
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6 32°40[min]00.0[sec] N 117°09[min]00.0[sec]
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7 32°39[min]18.0[sec] N 117°08[min]45.0[sec]
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8 32°39[min]16.0[sec] N 117°08[min]48.5[sec]
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(b) The regulations. (1) Swimming, fishing, waterskiing, mooring or anchoring shall not be allowed within the restricted area.

(2) A portion of the restricted area extending 120 feet from pierheads and from the low water mark on shore where piers do not exist is closed to all persons and vessels except those owned by, under hire to, or performing work for, the Naval Amphibious Base.

(3) All vessels entering the restricted area shall proceed across the area by the most direct route and without unnecessary delay. For vessels under sail, necessary tacking shall constitute a direct route.

(4) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, California, and such agencies as he/she shall designate. Organized activities (such as sail races and regattas) within the restricted area may be allowed providing that a request has been made to the Commanding Officer, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, San Diego, California 92155 or by calling, telephone number (619) 522–4833 at least 10 days prior to the event. (continued)