§ 165.T08-0315 - Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile 183.0 to 183.5.

(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Upper Mississippi River, mile 183.0 to 183.5, in the vicinity of the Merchants Bridge, extending the entire width of the waterway.

(b) Effective date. This rule is effective from 7 a.m. on April 10, 2012 through 7 p.m. on December 31, 2012.

(c) Periods of Enforcement. This rule will be enforced intermittently during the effective period when conditions are conducive for bridge repairs and inspections based on contractor availability, river forecasts, and observed weather. The Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River will inform the public of the enforcement periods and any changes through broadcast notice to mariners.

(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative.

(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative. The Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River may be contacted at 314-269-2332 or VHF-FM 16.

(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or their designated representative. Designated Captain of the Port representatives include United States Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, and petty officers.

Effective Date Note: By USCG-2012-0315, 77 FR 28257, May 14, 2012, temporary § 165.T08-0315 was added, effective from May 14, 2012, until 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2012.