§ 165.T01-0890 - Regulated Navigation Area; Beals Island Bridge Replacement, Moosabec Reach, Jonesport, ME.

§ 165.T01-0890 Regulated Navigation Area; Beals Island Bridge Replacement, Moosabec Reach, Jonesport, ME.

(a) Regulated Navigation Area boundaries. The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): All navigable waters of the Moosabec Reach between Jonesport, ME, and Beals, ME, from surface to bottom, within 150-yards of the Beals Island Bridge. Encompassed by a line connecting the following points 44°31′19.8″ N., 67°36′44.1″ W. and then west along the shoreline to a point on land at position 44°31′20.1″ N., 67°36′57.9″ W. and then north across the channel to a point on land at position 44°31′39.1″ N., 67°37′01.7″ W. and then east along the shoreline to a point on land at position 44°31′41.3″ N., 67°36′48.9″ W. 3°10′04.944″ W. and then south across the channel back to the point of origin. These coordinates are based on [NAD 83].

(b) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.13 apply within the RNA.

(1) Any vessel transiting through the Beals Island Bridge must make a direct passage using the main channel under the center span. No vessel may stop, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time unless they are working on the bridge construction or have received prior authorization by the First District Commander or the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Northern New England, or his designated representative.

(2) Movement within this RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. No vessels may produce a wake nor attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway.

(3) No vessel with a beam greater than 75 feet may transit this area unless they receive advance authorization by the First District Commander or the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Northern New England.

(4) There may be times that the First District Commander or the COTP finds it necessary to close the RNA to vessel traffic. Mariners will be advised of all closure dates and times via Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners in advance of closure times. During periods of closure, persons and vessels may request permission to enter and transit the RNA by contacting the COTP or the COTP's on-scene representative on VHF-16 or via phone at 207-767-0303.

(5) Any vessels transiting within this RNA must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's 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; or other designated craft; or on shore and communicating with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

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

(d) Penalties. Those who violate this section are subject to the penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 70036.

(e) Enforcement period. This RNA's speed and beam restrictions are enforceable 24 hours a day as long as this RNA is in place. The Coast Guard will enforce waterway closures only when necessary to protect people and vessels from hazards associated with bridge construction.

(f) Notification. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England will give notice through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners regarding enforcement of this RNA. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England will also notify the public to the greatest extent possible of any period in which the Coast Guard will suspend enforcement of this RNA.

Effective Date Note

Effective Date Note:

By USCG-2017-0890, 82 FR 49110, Oct. 24, 2017, temporary § 165.T01-0890 was added, effective from Oct. 24, 2017, through Jan. 31, 2021.