§ 165.T08-0659 - Safety Zone; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Gibbstown, LA.

§ 165.T08-0659 Safety Zone; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Gibbstown, LA.

(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters within a 1000-foot radius of the Gibbstown Bridge located at 29°56′01.2″ N and 093°04′47.3″ W, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. These coordinates are based on WGS 84.

(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 the zone described in paragraph (a) is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. During the enforcement period, all persons and vessels permitted to enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) must comply with the lawful order or directions of the COTP or a designated representative.

(2) To seek permission to enter the safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16, or by phone at telephone at 337-912-0073.

(d) Enforcement period. This safety zone is in effect from July 23, 2024 through July 30, 2024. It will be subject to enforcement from 8:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. on the day of the wire pulling operations. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the date of wire pulling operations 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 date and times of enforcement, through Broadcast Notices to Mariners and Marine Safety Information Bulletins as appropriate.

[Doc. No. USCG-2024-0659, 89 FR 60307, July 25, 2024]