§ 165.T11-200 - Safety zone; Naval Training, San Clemente Island, CA.

(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters of the Pacific Ocean, from surface to bottom, at the north end of San Clemente Island bounded by lines connecting the following points: Beginning at 33°01.09′ N, 118°36.34′ W; thence to 32°59.95′ N, 118°39.77′ W; thence running parallel to the shoreline at a distance of approximately 3 NM to 33°02.81′ N, 118°30.65′ W; thence to 33°01.29′ N, 118°33.88′ W; thence along the shoreline returning to 33°01.09′ N, 118°36.34′ W. These coordinates are based on NAD 83.

(b) Effective period. This section is effective from June 6, 2009 through July 31, 2009. If naval training exercises are concluded prior to the scheduled termination of the effective period, the COTP will cease enforcement of this safety zone and will announce that fact via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

(c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section: Designated representative, means any Commissioned, Warrant, or Petty Officers of the Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have been authorized to act on the behalf of the COTP; non-authorized personnel and vessels, means any civilian boats, fishermen, divers, and swimmers.

(d) Regulations. (1) Under the general regulations in § 165.23, entry into, transit through or anchoring within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP San Diego or his designated representative.

(2) Non-authorized personnel and vessels requesting permission to transit through the safety zone may request authorization to do so from the COTP San Diego or his designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16, or at telephone number [phone].

(3) Naval units involved in the exercise are allowed within the safety zone.

(4) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard COTP or his designated representative.

(5) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard or other official personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.

(6) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies including the U.S. Navy.