§ 165.T01-0084 - Regulated Navigation Area; Little Bay Bridge Construction, Little Bay, Portsmouth, NH.  


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  • (a) Location. The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): all navigable waters of Little Bay between Newington, NH and Dover, NH, from surface to bottom, within a 300 yard radius of position 43°07'05" N, 070°49'33" W.

    (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.10, 165.11, and 165.13 apply within the RNA. In addition, the following regulations apply:

    (2) In accordance with the general regulations, entry into or movement within this zone, during periods of enforcement, is prohibited unless authorized by Captain of the Port Sector Northern New England (COTP).

    (3) A speed limit of five (5) knots will be in effect within the regulated area. All vessels must proceed through the area with caution and operate in such a manner as to produce no wake.

    (4) All persons and vessels must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or his on-scene representative. The “on-scene representative” of the COTP is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the COTP to act on the COTP's behalf. The on-scene representative may be on a Coast Guard vessel, New Hampshire State Police vessel, New Hampshire Marine Patrol vessel or other designated craft, or may be on shore, and will communicate with vessels via VHF–FM radio or loudhailer. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

    (5) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel must proceed as directed.

    (6) All other relevant regulations, including but not limited to the Rules of the Road (33 CFR part 84—Subchapter E, Inland Navigational Rules) remain in effect within the regulated area and must be strictly followed at all times.

    (c) Enforcement period. (1) This section is enforceable from February 28, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2013.

    (2) The COTP will give notice of enforcement by appropriate means to inform the affected segments of the public, and such notification will include dates and times. Means of notification may include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners.

    (d) Penalties. Failure to comply with this section may result in civil or criminal penalties pursuant to the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 33 U.S.C. 1221 et seq. Report violations of this regulated navigation area to the COTP Sector Northern New England, at 207–767–0303 or on VHF—Channel 16.

    Effective Date Note:   By USCG–2012–0084, 77 FR 14279, Mar. 9, 2012, temporary §165.T01–0084 was added, effective Mar. 9, 2012 through July 31, 2013.