§ 165.T08-0494 - Safety Zone; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Corpus Christi, TX.

§ 165.T08-0494 Safety Zone; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Corpus Christi, TX.

(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable waters of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway within the following coordinates: 27°44′05″ N, 097°13′14″ W; 27°44′02″ N, 097°12′44″ W; 27°43′39″ N, 097°12′48″ W; 27°43′39″ N, 097°13′17″ W.

(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, Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.

(c) Effective period. This section is effective from 11:59 a.m. on May 29, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2024.

(d) Regulations.

(1) According to the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into this temporary safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative. They may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) or by telephone at 1-800-874-2143.

(2) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative.

(e) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the enforcement times and date for this safety zone through Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local Notices to Mariners, and/or Safety Marine Information Broadcasts as appropriate.

[Doc. No. USCG-2024-0494, 89 FR 48327, June 6, 2024]