§ 334.390 - Atlantic Ocean south of entrance to Chesapeake Bay; firing range.

§ 334.390 Atlantic Ocean south of entrance to Chesapeake Bay; firing range.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 84 FR 33850, July 16, 2019.

(a) The danger zone.

(1) A section extending seaward for a distance of 12,000 yards between two radial lines bearing 030° True and 083° True, respectively, from a point on shore at latitude 36°46′48″ N, longitude 75°57′24″ W; and an adjacent sector extending seaward for a distance of 15 nautical miles between two radial lines bearing 083° True and 150° True, respectively, from the same shore position. The datum for these coordinates is WGS-1984.

(b) The regulationsregulation.

(1) Vessels To accommodate ingress and egress within the southern approach to the Chesapeake Bay Federal navigation channels, no live fire exercise will take place within the area northeast of, and defined by a line intersecting points latitude 36°47′59″ N, longitude 75°46′05″ W and latitude 36°44′25″ N, longitude 75°38′57″ W, and this area is open to unrestricted surface navigation.

(2) Within the remainder of the danger zone vessels shall proceed through the area with caution and shall remain therein no longer than necessary for

purposes

the purpose of transit.

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3) When firing is in progress during daylight hours, red flags will be displayed at conspicuous locations on the beach. When firing is in progress during periods of darkness, red flashing lights will be displayed from conspicuous locations on the beach which are visible from the water a minimum distance of four (4) nautical miles.

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4) Firing on the ranges will be suspended as long as any vessel is within the danger zone.

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5) Lookout posts will be manned by the activity or agency operating the firing range at the

Fleet Combat Center, Atlantic,

Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After darkness, night vision systems will be utilized by lookouts to aid in locating vessels transiting the area.

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6) There shall be no firing on the range during periods of low visibility which would prevent the recognition of a vessel (to a distance of 7,500 yards) which is properly displaying navigation lights, or which would preclude a vessel from observing the red range flags or lights.

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6) The regulations

7) Throughout the entire danger zone anchoring, dredging, trawling and any bottom disturbing activities should be conducted with caution due to the potential of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) on the bottom.

(c) Enforcement. The regulation in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, U.S.

Atlantic

Fleet

/Commander

Forces Command,

Fleet Air

Norfolk,

Norfolk

Virginia,

Va.,

and such agencies as he or she may designate.

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

[13 FR 6919, Nov. 24, 1948, as amended at 29 FR 5679, Apr. 29, 1964; 38 FR 16223, June 21, 1973. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, and amended at 58 FR 53428, Oct. 15, 1993; 60 FR 18543, Apr. 12, 1995[84 FR 33850, July 16, 2019]