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(continued) e entry. These periods will be identified by flying a red flag from the ship and/or pier. A yellow flag will be displayed 24 hours in advance of the restricted periods.

[26 FR 11203, Nov. 28, 1961. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

Editorial Note: For FR citations affecting §334.1270, see List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.

§ 334.1275 West Arm Behm Canal, Ketchikan, Alaska, restricted areas.
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(a) The area—Area No. 1. The waters of Behm Canal bounded by a circle 2,000 yards in diameter, centered on 55°36' N latitude, 131°49.2' W longitude.

Area No. 2. The waters of Behm Canal bounded by a circle 2,000 yards in diameter, centered at 55°34' N latitude, 131°48' W longitude.

Area No. 3. The waters of Behm Canal excluding those areas designated as areas Nos. 1 and 2 above, bounded by an irregular polygon beginning at the shoreline on Back Island near 55°32.63' N latitude, 131°45.18' W longitude, then bearing about 350° T to 55°38.06' N latitude, 131°46.75' W longitude then bearing about 300° T to 55°38.52' N latitude, 131°48.15' W longitude, then bearing about 203° T to 55°33.59' N latitude, 131°51.54' W longitude, then bearing about 112° T to the intersection of the shoreline at Back Island near 55°32.53' N latitude, 131°45.77' W longitude, then northeast along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

Area No. 4. The waters of Clover Passage bounded by an irregular polygon beginning at the shoreline on Back Island near 55 32.63' N latitude, 131°45.18' W longitude, then bearing 150° T. to the intersection of the shoreline on Revillagegedo Island near 55°30.64' N latitude, 131°43.64' W longitude, then southwest along the shoreline to near 55°30.51' N latitude, 131°43.88'W longitude, then bearing 330° T to the intersection of the shoreline on Back Island near 55°32.16' N. latitude, 131°45.20' W longitude, and from there northeast along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

Area No. 5. The waters of Behm Canal bounded to the north by a line starting from Point Francis on the Cleveland Peninsula to Escape Point on Revillagegedo Island then south along the shoreline to Indian Point, then south to the Grant Island Light at 55°33.3' N latitude, 131°43.62' W longitude then bearing 218° T. to the south end of Back Island and continuing to the intersection of the shoreline on Betton Island at about 55°31.55' N latitude, 131°45.98' W longitude, then north along the shoreline of Betton Island to the western side below Betton Head at about 55°30.83' N latitude, 131°50' W longitude, then bearing 283° T. across Behm Canal to the intersection of shoreline near the point which forms the southeast entrance of Bond Bay at about 55°31.60' N latitude, 131°56.58' W longitude, then northeast to Helm Point on the Cleveland Peninsula, then northeast along the shoreline to the point of beginning at Point Francis.

(b) The regulations—(1) Area No. 1. Vessels are allowed to transit the area at any time. No vessel may anchor within the restricted area or tow a drag of any kind, deploy a net or dump any material within the area.

(2) Area No. 2. Vessels are allowed to transit the area at any time. No vessel may anchor within the restricted area or tow a drag of any kind, deploy a net or dump any material within the area. Vessels are also prohibited from mooring or tying up to, loitering alongside or in the immediate vicinity of naval equipment and barges in the restricted area.

(3) Area No. 3. Vessels are allowed to transit the area at any time. Due to the presence of underwater cables and instrumentation, anchoring is prohibited and the towing of a drag or any object within 100 feet of the bottom is also prohibited. Anchoring is allowed within 100 yards of the shore of Back Island except within 100 yards of each side of the area where electrical and other cables are brought ashore. The termination location of the cables on the land is marked with a warning sign that is visible from the water.

(4) Area No. 4. Due to the presence of communication and power cables crossing from Revillagegedo Island to Back Island no anchoring or towing of a drag is allowed. Anchoring is allowed within 100 yards of the shore of Back Island except within 100 yards of each side of the area where the cables are brought ashore. The termination location of the cables on the land is marked with a warning sign that is visible from the water.

(5) Area No. 5. (i) The area will be open unless the Navy is actually conducting operations. To ensure safe and timely passage through the restricted area vessel operators are required to notify the Range Operations Officer of their expected time of arrival, speed and intentions. For vessels not equipped with radio equipment, the Navy shall signal with flashing beacon lights whether passage is prohibited and when it is safe to pass through the area. A flashing green beacon indicates that vessels may proceed through the area. A flashing red beacon means that the area is closed to all vessels and to await a green clear signal. Each closure of the area by the Navy will normally not exceed 20 minutes.

(ii) Small craft may operate within 500 yards of the shoreline at speeds no greater than 5 knots in accordance with the restrictions in effect in area No. 3.

(iii) During the period May 1 through September 15 annually, the Navy will only conduct acoustic measurement tests which will result in transitory restrictions in Area #5 for a total of no more than 15 days.

(iv) Transitory restrictions in Area #5 will not be enforced during daylight hours when Navy testing coincides with pre-scheduled special events in Behm Canal. Special events are defined as summer holidays or celebrations, competitions, or economic endeavors scheduled by an agency or organization, and typically occurring every year for the utilization of natural resources of Behm Canal. Special events include commercial emergency seine fishery openings from July 25 through September 15, historic salmon derbies lasting eight days or less, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day or any nationally recognized three day weekend to celebrate these holidays.

(v) Public notification that the Navy will be conducting operations in Behm Canal will be given at least 72 hours in advance to the following Ketchikan contacts: U.S. Coast Guard, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Planning Department, Harbor Master, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, KRBD Radio, KTKN Radio, and the Ketchikan Daily News.

(c) Vessels will be allowed to transit Restricted Area #5 within 20 minutes of marine radio or telephone notification to the Navy Range Operations Officer.

(d) Enforcement. The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, David Taylor Research Center and such agencies he/she may designate.

[55 FR 2586, Jan. 25, 1990, as amended at 55 FR 10237, Mar. 20, 1990; 58 FR 6718, Feb. 2, 1993]

§ 334.1280 Bristol Bay, Alaska; air-to-air weapon range, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force.
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(a) The danger zone. An area in Bristol Bay beginning at latitude 58°24' N., longitude 159°10' W.; thence to latitude 57°58' N., longitude 158°30' W.; thence to latitude 57°07' N., longitude 160°20' W.; thence to latitude 58°02' N., longitude 161°40' W.; and thence to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) Intermittent firing will be conducted over two to three day periods about 2 hours a day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the months of May through August.

(2) The fact that practice firing is to take place over the designated area shall be advertised to the public 72 hours in advance through the usual media for the dissemination of such information. Notice to the U.S. Coast Guard and NOTAM shall be issued at least 48 hours before firing is to be conducted on the range. Information as to the dates, time, and characteristics of the firing shall be advertised in advance of each session of firing.

(3) Prior to conducting each practice firing, the danger zone shall be patrolled by aircraft to note the location of all vessels within the area. The practice firing exercise shall be conducted in the portion of the danger zone not occupied by surface craft.

(4) This section shall be enforced by the Commander, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force, Seattle, Washington, or such agencies as he may designate.

[29 FR 5947, May 6, 1964, as amended at 36 FR 6422, Apr. 3, 1971. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1290 In Bering Sea, Shemya Island Area, Alaska; meteorological rocket launching facility, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force.
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(a) The danger zone. An arc of a circle with a 45-nautical-mile radius of the launch point centered at latitude 52°43'30" N., longitude 174°06'05" E extending clockwise from 110° true bearing to 200° true bearing.

(b) The regulation. (1) Rockets will normally be launched one each day Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rocket hardware will discharge into the sea 22.5 to 37.5 nautical miles off the launchsite. The instrument package with parachute will impact about 1 1/2 hours later at an undetermined area, depending on weather conditions.

(2) All mariners entering the area will do so at their own risk and are cautioned to take evasive action as necessary.

(3) The regulation in this section shall be enforced by the Department of the Air Force, Headquarters 6th Weather Wing (MAC), Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. 20331.

(40 Stat. 266 (33 U.S.C. 1))

[36 FR 19079, Sept. 28, 1971, as amended at 42 FR 46520, Sept. 16, 1977. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1300 Blying Sound area, Gulf of Alaska, Alaska; air-to-air gunnery practice area, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force.
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(a) The danger zone. A rhomboidal area beginning at latitude 59°51'30" N., longitude 148°42'00" W.; thence to latitude 59°22'30" N., longitude 147°00'00" W.; thence to latitude 58°52'00" N., longitude 148°03'00" W.; thence to latitude 59°20'00" N., longitude 149°45'00" W., and thence to point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) 20-mm. cannon will be fired at towed targets in the air. One firing mission will be conducted every 2 weeks during daylight hours only and weather permitting.

(2) The fact that practice firing is to take place over the designated area shall be advertised to the public 7 days in advance through the usual media for the dissemination of such information. Notice to the U.S. Coast Guard and NOTAM shall be issued at least 48 hours before firing is to be conducted on the range. Information as to the dates, time, and characteristics of the firing shall be advertised in advance of each session of firing.

(3) Prior to conducting each practice firing, the danger zone shall be patrolled by aircraft to note the location of all vessels within the area. The practice firing exercise shall be conducted in the portion of the danger zone not occupied by surface craft.

(4) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force, Anchorage, Alaska, or such agencies as he may designate.

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

[37 FR 527, Jan. 13, 1972. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1310 Lutak Inlet, Alaska; restricted areas.
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(a) The areas—(1) Army POL dock restricted area. (i) The waters of Lutak Inlet bounded as follows: Beginning at the water's edge 900 feet northwest of the centerline of the landward end of the POL dock; thence 800 feet, 51° true; thence 1,400 feet, 113° true; thence 450 feet, 211° true to the water's edge at a point approximately 720 feet from the most southwest corner of the seaward end of the POL dock; thence along the water's edge to the point of beginning.

(ii) The area will be marked at points approximately 200 feet apart along the shore by white signs containing the word “Warning.” The signs will not be lighted.

(2) Dry Cargo dock mooring area. (i) The waters within 60 feet off the face of the dock.

(b) The regulations. (1) No person, vessel or other watercraft shall enter or remain in the Army POL dock restricted area when tankers are engaged in discharging oil at the dock.

(2) The dropping and dragging of anchors, weights, or other ground tackle within the Dry Cargo dock mooring area is prohibited.

(3) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the District Engineer, U.S. Army Engineer District, Anchorage, Alaska, and such agencies as he may designate.

[33 FR 7723, May 25, 1968. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1320 Kuluk Bay, Adak, Alaska; naval restricted area.
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(a) The area. The northwest portion of Kuluk Bay bounded as follows: Beginning on shore at latitude 51°55'00" N, longitude 176°33'09" W; thence due east to latitude 51°55'00" N, longitude 176°33'09" W; thence due south to latitude 51°51'55" N longitude 176°31'09" W; thence due west to the shore at latitude 51°51'00" N, longitude 176°37'43" W; thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) Except in great emergency, no vessel shall anchor in the restricted area described above.

(2) The dragging of anchors in or across the restricted area is prohibited and no object attached to a vessel shall be placed on or near the bottom.

(3) Fishing and trawling activities in the restricted area are prohibited.

(4) The regulation of this restricted area shall be enforced by the Commander, Patrol Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Naval Air Station Moffett Field, California, and such agencies and he/she may designate.

[58 FR 26046, Apr. 29, 1993]

§ 334.1330 Bering Strait, Alaska; naval restricted area off Cape Prince of Wales.
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(a) The area. An area 2,000 feet wide extending from a point on Cape Prince of Wales marked by a triangular cable marker located approximately midway between the village of Wales and Cape Prince of Wales Light to a point four statute miles due west of the cable marker with the axis of the area passing through the two points.

(b) The regulations. (1) No vessel shall anchor in the restricted area described in paragraph (a) of this section.

(2) Dragging of anchors in or across the restricted area is prohibited and no object attached to a vessel shall be placed on or near the bottom.

(3) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Third Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and such agencies as he may designate.

[18 FR 8117, Dec. 10, 1953, as amended at 33 FR 5875, Apr. 17, 1968; 42 FR 58519, Nov. 10, 1977. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1340 Pacific Ocean, Hawaii; danger zones.
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(a) Danger zones—(1) Aerial bombing and strafing target surrounding Kaula Rock, Hawaii. The waters within a circular area with a radius of three (3) miles having its center on Kaula Rock at latitude 21°39'30", longitude 160°32'30".

(2) Submerged unexploded ordnance danger zone, Kahoolawe Island, Hawaii. The waters adjacent to Kahoolawe Island within the area encompassed by the following coordinates beginning at latitude 20°37'30", longitude 156°32'48"; thence to latitude 20°34'48", longitude 156°30'24"; thence to latitude 20°28'54", longitude 156°30'30"; thence to latitude 20°28'06", longitude 156°41'48"; thence to latitude 20°30'30", longitude 156°44'12"; thence to latitude 20°33'12", longitude 156°44'30"; thence to latitude 20°37'30", longitude 156°36'24"; thence to the beginning coordinates.

(b) The regulations. No person, vessel or other craft shall enter or remain in any of the areas at any time except as authorized by the enforcing agency.

(c) Enforcing agency. The regulations in this section shall be enforced by Commander, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860–5020, and such agencies as he/she may designated.

[20 FR 4129, June 11, 1955, as amended at 25 FR 4749, May 28, 1960; 31 FR 14255, Nov. 4, 1966; 45 FR 57126, Aug. 27, 1980. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, and amended at 58 FR 53427, Oct. 15, 1993; 61 FR 34733, July 3, 1996; 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1350 Pacific Ocean, Island of Oahu, Hawaii; danger zone.
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(a) The danger zone. Beginning at point of origin at Kaena Point Light in latitude 21°34'42" N., longitude 158°16'54" W.; thence on a bearing of 282°30' True to latitude 21°38' N., longitude 158°33' W.; thence along the arc of a circle centered at Kaena Point Light to latitude 21°42'30" N., longitude 158°03' W.; thence on a bearing of 228° true to latitude 21°35'33" N., longitude 158°11'30" W.; thence to point of origin.

(b) The regulations. (1) The area will be closed to the public and all shipping on specific dates to be designated for actual firing and no person, vessel or other craft shall enter or remain in the area during the times designated for firing except as may be authorized by the enforcing agency. Notification to maritime interests of specific dates of firing will be disseminated through the U.S. Coast Guard media of the Local Notice to Mariners and the NOTAMS published by the Corps of Engineers. On dates not specified for firing, the area will be open to normal maritime traffic.

(2) The regulations of this section shall be enforced by the Commanding General, U.S. Army, Hawaii/25th Infantry Division, APO 957, and such agencies as he may designate.

[24 FR 5999, July 28, 1959. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1360 Pacific Ocean at Barber's Point, Island of Oahu, Hawaii; danger zone.
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(a) The danger zone. The waters within a rectangular area beginning at a point in latitude 21°17'56" N., longitude 158°05'21" W., thence to latitude 21°17'30" N., longitude 158°05'21" W.; thence to latitude 21°17'58" N., longitude 158°02'49" W., thence to latitude 21°18'24" N., longitude 158°02'49" W.; thence along the shoreline at the highwater mark along the southerly boundary of Naval Air Station, Barber's Point, to the point of beginning.

(b) The regulations. (1) The area is closed to all surface craft, swimmers, divers and fishermen except to craft and personnel authorized by the enforcing agency.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, Barber's Point, Hawaii, 96862, and such agencies as he/she may designate.

[31 FR 8129, June 9, 1966, as amended at 45 FR 57126, Aug. 27, 1980. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1370 Pacific Ocean at Keahi Point, Island of Oahu, Hawaii; danger zone.
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(a) The danger zone. The waters within an area beginning at a point in latitude 21°18'21.4" N., longitude 157°59'14.2" W.; thence to latitude 21°18'11" N., longitude 158°00'17.5" W.; thence to latitude 21°17'11.8" N., longitude 158°00'06.5" W.; and thence to latitude 21°17'22.5" N., longitude 157°59'03.1" W.

(b) The regulations. (1) The area is closed to all surface craft, swimmers, divers, and fishermen except to craft and personnel authorized by the enforcing agency.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit One, Barbers Point, Hawaii 96862–5600.

[31 FR 12437, Sept. 20, 1966, as amended at 45 FR 57126, Aug. 27, 1980. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, and amended at 58 FR 53427, Oct. 15, 1993]

§ 334.1380 Marine Corps Air Station, (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, Island of Oahu, Hawaii—Ulupau Crater Weapons Training Range; danger zone.
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(a) The danger zone. The waters within a sector extending seaward a distance of 3,900 yards between radial lines bearing 352° true and 61° true, respectively, from a point on Mokapu Peninsula at latitude 21°27'17" N, longitude 157°43'51" W, exclusive of the existing 500 yard wide prohibited area. The interface between the existing 500 yard prohibited area and this danger zone is defined by three points having the following coordinates:


Point A: Latitude 21°27'59" N, Longitude 157°43'56" W

Point B: Latitude 21°27'52" N, Longitude 157°43'02" W

Point C: Latitude 21°27'38" N, Longitude 157°43'12" W


(b) The regulations. (1) Weapons firing at the Ulupau Crater Weapons Training Range may occur at any time between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturday and/or Sunday, when required. Specific dates and hours for weapons firing, along with information regarding onshore warning signals, will be promulgated by the U.S. Coast Guard's Local Notice to Mariners. Information on weapons firing schedules may also be obtained by calling the Officer in Charge of the Range Training Facility, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS (telephone number 257–2067).

(2) Whenever hazardous weapons (machine guns) firing is scheduled and in progress during daylight hours, two large red triangular warning pennants will be flown at each of two highly visible and widely separated locations on the shore at Ulupau Crater.

(3) Whenever tactical weapons (exclusive of machine guns) firing is scheduled and in progress during daylight hours, a single large red rectangular warning flag will be flown at the two separate locations on the shore.

(4) Whenever any weapons firing is scheduled and in progress during periods of darkness, flashing red warning beacons will be displayed on the shore at Ulupau Crater.

(5) Boaters will have complete access to the danger zone whenever there is no weapons firing scheduled, which will be indicated by the absence of any warning flags, pennants, or beacons displayed ashore.

(6) The danger zone is not considered safe for boaters whenever hazardous weapons (machine guns) firing is in progress. Hazardous weapons firing will usually be scheduled approximately twice per month, on nonconsecutive weekdays, for about eight hours on each occasion. Boaters shall expeditiously vacate the danger zone at best speed and by the most direct route whenever hazardous weapons firing is scheduled. Passage of vessels through the danger zone when hazardous weapons firing is in progress will be permitted, but boaters shall proceed directly through the area at best speed. Hazardous weapons firing will be suspended as long as there is a vessel in the danger zone. Whenever a boater disregards the publicized warning signals that hazardous weapons firing is scheduled, the boater will be personally requested to expeditiously vacate the danger zone by MCAS Kaneohe Bay military personnel utilizing a bull-horn from either a Marine helicopter or Navy crash boat.

(7) The danger zone may be occupied for extended periods and with caution at individual risk whenever tactical weapons (exclusive of machine guns) firing is scheduled and in progress because of the remote possibility of a rifle round from an accidental discharge impacting outside the limits of the existing prohibited area.

(8) Observation posts will be manned whenever any weapons firing is scheduled and in progress. Visibility will be sufficient to maintain visual surveillance of the entire danger zone and for an additional distance of 5 miles in all directions whenever weapons firing is in progress.

(c) The Enforcing Agency. The foregoing regulations shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, MCAS Kaneohe Bay and such agencies as he/she may designate.

[46 FR 43044, Aug. 26, 1981. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1390 Pacific Ocean at Barking Sands, Island of Kauai, Hawaii; missile range facility.
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(a) The danger zone. The waters within an area beginning at latitude 22°03'15" N., longitude 159°47'15" W.; thence southerly along the shoreline to latitude 22°02'45" N., longitude 159°47'18" W.; thence westerly to latitude 22°02'30" N., longitude 159°51'30" W.; thence northeasterly to latitude 22°06'30" N., longitude 159°49'30" W.; and thence southeasterly to point of beginning.

(b) Markers. (1) Range markers at the control point at latitude 22°03'17.4" N., longitude 159°47'12.2" W., are separated 300 feet (one pole 95.5 feet northwest and the other pole 334.5 feet southeast of this point) along a line bearing 327°10' True.

(2) Range markers at the control point at latitude 22°02'44.5" N., longitude 159°47'16.4" W., are separated 300 feet (one pole 75 feet west and the other pole 225 feet east of this point) along a line bearing 266°20' True.

(3) The range marker poles seaward from each control point are 25 feet in height above ground level. The other two poles are 45 feet above ground level.

(4) Each range marker consists of a 10-foot equilateral triangle with alternate red and white diagonal stripes.

(c) The regulations. Entry into the area by any person, boat, vessel or other craft is prohibited at all times. Special permission for transit through the area by the most direct route may be obtainable on an individual basis, by prior arrangement with the Commanding Officer, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaiian Area, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii.

[34 FR 7575, May 10, 1969. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1400 Pacific Ocean, at Barbers Point, Island of Oahu, Hawaii; restricted area.
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(a) The area. That portion of the Pacific Ocean lying offshore of Oahu between Ewa Beach and Barbers Point, basically outlined as follows:



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Station Latitude Longitude
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A (shoreline) 21°18[min]06[sec].. 158°04[min]24[sec]
B 21°17[min]00[sec].. 158°03[min]30[sec]
C 21°15[min]00[sec].. 158°03[min]18[sec]
D 21°15[min]36[sec].. 158°01[min]06[sec]
E (shoreline) 21°18[min]30[sec].. 158°02[min]00[sec]
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(b) The regulations. (1) Vessels shall not anchor within the area at any time.

(2) Dredging, dragging, seining, or other fishing operations which might foul underwater installations within the area are prohibited.

(3) Use of the restricted area for boating, fishing (except as prohibited in paragraph (b)(2) of this section) and other surface activities is authorized.

(4) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Officer in Charge, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860–7625, and such agencies as he/she may designate.

(Sec. 3012, 70A Stat. 157; 10 U.S.C. 3012)

[36 FR 14186, July 31, 1971, as amended at 45 FR 57126, Aug. 27, 1980. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, and amended at 58 FR 53427, Oct. 15, 1993]

§ 334.1410 Pacific Ocean, at Makapuu Point, Waimanalo, Island of Oahu, Hawaii, Makai Undersea Test Range.
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(a) The restricted area. The waters within an area beginning at a point in latitude 21°18'50" N., longitude 157°39'07" W.; thence to latitude 21°20'33" N., longitude 157°38'00" W.; thence to latitude 21°22'02" N., longitude 157°39'07" W.; and thence to latitude 21°19'35" N., longitude 157°40'46" W.

(b) The regulations. (1) During critical testing phases of surface and submerged units, the operating officials of the Makai Test Range will mark in a conspicuous manner the location of the equipment which might be subject to damage from navigation and fishing activities or might represent a hazard to persons or property in the vicinity. During the display of signals in the restricted area, all persons and surface craft will remain away from the area until such time as the signals are withdrawn. At all other times the area is open to unrestricted fishing, boating and general navigation.

(2) Operating officers and personnel of the Makai Test Range will be responsible for marking in a conspicuous manner the location of surface and underwater equipment which is subject to damage from navigation and fishing activities in the vicinity or represents a hazard to persons or property in the vicinity, and the location of the work area during critical testing phases. Surface communication by boat will be provided by the Makai Test Range during testing phases.

[34 FR 7964, May 21, 1969. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997; 62 FR 24034, May 2, 1997]

§ 334.1420 Pacific Ocean off Orote Point, Apra Harbor, Island of Guam, Marianas Islands; small arms firing range.
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(a) The danger zone. The waters within an area delineated by a line joining the following positions:



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Latitude Longitude
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13°26[min]03.9[sec]................... 144°37[min]38.3[sec]
13°25[min]26.0[sec]................... 144°36[min]14.2[sec]
13°24[min]51.2[sec]................... 144°36[min]31.9[sec]
13°25[min]28.7[sec]................... 144°37[min]59.1[sec]
13°25[min]43.2[sec]................... 144°38[min]09.5[sec]
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(b) The regulations. (1) The danger zone shall be closed to the public and shipping on specific dates to be designated for actual firing and no person, vessel or other craft shall enter or remain in the danger zone designated for firing except as may be authorized by the enforcing agency. Notification to maritime interests of specific dates of firing will be disseminated by the enforcing agency. On dates not specified for firing, the danger zone shall be open to normal maritime traffic.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Station, Guam, Marianas Islands and such agencies as he may designate.

[28 FR 5377, May 30 1963. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1430 Apra Inner Harbor, Island of Guam; restricted area.
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(a) The restricted area. The waters within Apra Inner Harbor and adjacent waters of Apra Outer Harbor inclosed by a line beginning at the northeast corner of a pier at latitude 13°26'32.1" N., longitude 144°39'02.8" E.; thence to the northern tip of a small island at latitude 13°26'40.2" N., longitude 144°39'28.1" E., and thence to the northwest corner of the point of land at latitude 13°26'28.1" N., longitude 144°39'52.5" E.

(b) The regulations. (1) All swimmers and all vessels and craft except public vessels of the United States are prohibited from entering this area without prior permission of the enforcing agency.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by Commander Naval Forces Marianas and such agencies as he may designate.

(3) The water areas of the outer boundaries of the restricted area will not be marked but signs will be posted at the designated boundary coordinates to warn against trespassing in the restricted area.

[37 FR 8525, Apr. 28, 1972, as amended at 37 FR 11058, June 2, 1972. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1440 Pacific Ocean at Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands; missile testing area.
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(a) The warning area. The waters within a circular area with a radius of 200 nautical miles having its center at latitude 8°43'00" N., longitude 167°43'00" E. Intermittent hazardous missile operations will be conducted within the area 24 hours daily, on a permanent basis.

(b) Advisory instructions. (1) Kwajalein Test Site will coordinate safe passage of surface shipping through the area.

(2) All ships are advised to contact Kwajalein Control (2716 KC for voice, 500 KC for CW initial contact, and 468 KC for CW working) before entering the area.

[31 FR 9850, July 21, 1966. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]

§ 334.1450 Atlantic Ocean off north coast of Puerto Rico; practice firing areas, U.S. Army Forces Antilles.
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(a) The danger zones—(1) Westerly small-arms range. The waters within the sector of a circle bounded by radii of 10,000 yards bearing 279° and 315° respectively, from latitude 18°28'31", longitude 66°25'37", and the included arc.

Note: All bearings in this section are referred to true meridian.

(2) Camp Tortuguero artillery range. The waters within the quadrant of a circle bounded by radii of 20,000 yards bearing 315° and 45°, respectively, from latitude 18°28'31", longitude 66°25'37", and the included arc.

(3) Easterly small-arms range. The waters within the sector of a circle bounded by radii of 7,210 yards bearing 45° and 70°, respectively, from a point on the southeast boundary of the artillery range 2,790 yards from its southerly end, and the included arc.

Note: The outer boundaries of the danger zones will not be marked, but signs will be posted along shore to warn against trespassing in the firing areas.

(b) The regulations. (1) The danger zones shall be open to navigation at all times except when practice firing is being conducted. When practice firing is being conducted, no person, vessel or other craft except those engaged in towing targets or patrolling the area shall enter or remain within the danger zones: Provided, that any vessel propelled by mechanical power at a speed greater than five knots may proceed through the Camp Totuguero artillery range at any time to and from points beyond, but not from one point to another in the danger zone between latitudes 18°31' and 18°32', at its regular rate of speed without stopping or altering its course, except when notified to the contrary.

(2) The fact that practice firing is to take place over the designated area will be advertised to the public through the usual media for the dissemination of such information. Factual information as to the dates, time, and characteristics of the firing will be advertised in advance of each session of firing but in no case less than one week nor more than four weeks before such firing is scheduled to take place.

(3) Prior to conducting each practice firing, the entire danger zone will be patrolled by aircraft or surface vessels to insure that no watercraft are within the danger zone. Any watercraft in the vicinity will be warned that practice firing is about to take place. Any such watercraft shall, upon being so warned, leave the danger zone immediately and shall not return until such practice shall have been terminated and notification to that effect shall have been given by the patrol craft, except that vessels proceeding on a regular course through the area will be allowed to proceed out of the area without warning, and firing will not commence until such vessels are clear of the area.

(4) This section shall be enforced by the Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Antilles, and such agencies as he may designate.

[14 FR 4552, July 21, 1949. Redesignated at 14 FR 5593, Sept. 13, 1949, and amended at 15 FR 6758, Oct. 6, 1950. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997; 62 FR 24034, May 2, 1997]

§ 334.1460 Atlantic Ocean and Vieques Sound, in vicinity of Culebra Island; bombing and gunnery target area.
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(a) The danger zone. From Punta Resaca on the north coast of Culebra at latitude 18°20'12", longitude 65°17'29" to latitude 18°25'07", longitude 65°12'07"; thence to latitude 18°26'31", longitude 65°16'45"; thence to latitude 18°23'00", longitude 65°24'30"; thence to the charted position of nun buoy “2” at latitude 18°20'19", longitude 65°24'51"; thence to latitude 18°18'47", longitude 65°24'35"; thence to latitude 18°15'30", longitude 65°21'30"; thence to a point on the southeast coast of Cayo de Luis Pena at latitude 18°17'51", longitude 65°19'41"; and thence to Punta Tamarindo on the west coast of Culebra at latitude 18°19'12" longitude 65°19'22".

(b) The regulations. (1) The danger zone is subject to use as a target area for bombing and gunnery practice. It will be open to navigation at all times except when firing is being conducted. At such times, no person or surface vessels, except those patrolling the area, shall enter or remain within the danger area. Prior to conducting each firing or dropping of ordnance the danger area will be patrolled to insure that no watercraft are within the danger area. Any watercraft in the vicinity will be warned that practice firing is about to take place and advised to vacate the area.

(2) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Caribbean Sea Frontier, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and such agencies as he may designate.

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

[13 FR 9530, Dec. 31, 1948. Redesignated at 14 FR 4904, Aug. 9, 1949, and amended at 28 FR 349, Jan. 12, 1963; 39 FR 27133, July 25, 1974; 44 FR 69298, Dec. 3, 1979. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1470 Caribbean Sea and Vieques Sound, in vicinity of Eastern Vieques; bombing and gunnery target area.
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(a) The danger zone. From Punta Conejo on the south coast of Vieques at latitude 18°06'30", longitude 65°22'33"; thence to latitude 18°03'00", longitude 65°21'00"; thence to latitude 18°03'00", longitude 65°15'30"; thence to latitude 18°11'30", longitude 65°14'30"; thence to latitude 18°12'00", longitude 65°20'00"; and thence to Cabellos Colorados on the north coast of Vieques at latitude 18°09'49", longitude 65°23'27".

(b) Regulations. (1) It will be open to navigation at all times except when firing is being conducted. At such times, no persons or surface vessels, except those patrolling the area, shall enter or remain within the danger area. Prior to conducting each firing or dropping of ordnance the danger area will be patrolled to insure that no watercraft are within the danger area. Any watercraft in the vicinity will be warned that practice firing is about to take place and advised to vacate the area.

(2) The regulations will be enforced by the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Caribbean, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, and such agencies and subordinate commands as he/she may designate.

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

[39 FR 27133, July 25, 1974, as amended at 46 FR 29935, June 4, 1981. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1480 Vieques Passage and Atlantic Ocean, off east coast of Puerto Rico and coast of Vieques Island; naval restricted areas.
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(a) The restricted areas. (1) A strip, 1,500 yards wide, off the naval reservation shoreline along the east coast of Puerto Rico extending from Point Figuera south to Point Puerca, and thence west to Point Cascajo and the mouth of the Daguada River.

(2) A strip, 1,500 yards wide, off the naval reservation shoreline along the west end of Vieques Island extending from Caballo Point on the north shore, west around the breakwater to Point Arenas, and thence south and east to a point on the shoreline one mile east of the site of the abandoned central at Playa Grande.

(3) A strip, 1,500 yards wide, off the south coast of Vieques Island extending from the entrance to Port Mosquito east to Conejo Point.

(4) An area inclosed by an arc with a radius of 3,000 yards centered on Cabras Island Lighthouse and extending from Point Puerca to Point Cascajo.

(b) The regulations. No person or vessel shall enter or remain within the restricted areas at any time unless on official business. Fishing vessels are permitted to anchor in Playa Blanca, passing through the restricted area described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, to and from anchorage on as near a north-south course as sailing conditions permit. Under no conditions will swimming, diving, snorkeling, other water related activities or fishing, be permitted in the restricted area.

[13 FR 9564, Dec. 31, 1948. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17559, Apr. 10, 1997]

§ 334.1490 Caribbean Sea, at St. Croix, V.I.; restricted areas.
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(a) The areas—(1) Area “A”. A triangular area bounded by the following coordinates:



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Latitude Longitude
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17°44[min]42[sec] N................... 64°54[min]18[sec] W.
17°43[min]06[sec] N................... 64°54[min]18[sec] W.
17°44[min]30[sec] N................... 64°53[min]30[sec] W.
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(2) Area “B”. A rectangular area bounded by the following coordinates:



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Latitude Longitude
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17°41[min]42[sec] N................... 64°54[min]00[sec] W.
17°41[min]42[sec] N................... 64°54[min]18[sec] W.
17°41[min]18[sec] N................... 64°54[min]00[sec] W.
17°41[min]18[sec] N................... 64°54[min]18[sec] W.
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(b) The regulations. (1) Anchoring in the restricted areas is prohibited with the exception of U.S. Government owned vessels and private vessels that have been specifically authorized to do so by the Commanding Officer, Atlantic Fleet Range Support Facility.

(2) The regulations in this paragraph shall be enforced by the Commanding Officer, Atlantic Fleet Range Support Facility, Roosevelt Roads, P.R., and such agencies as he may designate.

[34 FR 19030, Nov. 29, 1969. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985]