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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I—Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter P—Ports and Waterways Safety |
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Part 165 - Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas |
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Subpart F - Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas |
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Eighth Coast Guard District |
§ 165.T08-0277 - Safety Zone; Calcasieu River Ship Channel, Lake Charles, LA.
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§ 165.T08-0277 Safety Zone; Calcasieu River Ship Channel, Lake Charles, LA.
(a) Location. All navigable waters between Mile Marker 30 and 31 on the Calcasieu River Ship Channel.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations.
(1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16, or by phone at telephone at 337-912-0073.
(3) The COTP or a designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(4) The COTP or a designated representative may terminate the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property.
(d) Enforcement period. The safety zone in this section is in effect from April 8, 2024, through April 26, 2024. It will be subject to enforcement from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the unload. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the unload date through Broadcast Notices to Mariners and Marine Safety Information Bulletins as appropriate.
(e) Informational broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the effective period for the safety zone as well as any changes in the dates and times of the enforcement period through Broadcast Notices to Mariners and Marine Safety Information Bulletins as appropriate.
[Doc. No. USCG-2024-0250, 89 FR 25142, Apr. 10, 2024]