§ 165.T17-009 - Port Valdez and Valdez Narrows, Valdez, Alaska—security zone.

(a) Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Valdez Terminal complex (Terminal), Valdez, Alaska and TAPS Tank Vessels. (1) The following is a security zone: the enclosed waters within a line beginning on the southern shoreline of Port Valdez at 61°04′57′ N, 146°26′20′ W; thence northerly to 61°06′24′ N, 146°26′20′ W; thence east to 61°06′24′ N, 146°21′15′ W; thence south to 61°05′07′ N, 146°21′15′ W; thence west along the shoreline and including the area 2000 yards inland along the shoreline to the starting point at 61°04′57′ N, 146°26′20′ W. This security zone encompasses all waters approximately one mile north, east and west of the TAPS Terminal between Allison Creek (61°05′07′ N, 146°21′15′ W) and Sawmill Spit (61°04′57′ N, 146°26′20′ W).

(2) The following is a security zone: all waters within 200 yards of the shore and offshore facilities of the TAPS Terminal between Allison Creek (61°05′07′ N, 146°21′15′ W) and Sawmill Spit (61°04′57′ N, 146°26′20′ W).

(3) The following is a security zone: the waters within 200 yards of any TAPS tank vessel maneuvering to approach, moor, unmoor or depart the TAPS Terminal or is transiting, maneuvering, laying to or anchored within the boundaries of the Captain of the Port Zone, Prince William Sound described in 33 CFR 3.85-20(b).

(b) Valdez Narrows, Port Valdez, Valdez, Alaska. (1) The following is a security zone: all waters within 200 yards of the Valdez Narrows Tanker Optimum Track line bounded by a line beginning at 61°05′16.0′ N, 146°37′20.0′ W; thence south west to 61°04′00.0′ N, 146°39′52.0′ W; thence southerly to 61°02′33.5′ N, 146°41′28.0′ W; thence north west to 61°02′40.5′ N, 146°41′47.5′ W; thence north east to 61°04′06.0′ N, 146°40′14.5′ W; thence north east to 61°05′23.0′ N, 146°37′40.0′ W; thence south east back to the starting point at 61°05′16.0′ N, 146°37′20.0′.

(2) Valdez Narrows Tanker Optimum Track line is a line commencing at 61°05′23.0′ N, 146°37′22.5′ W; thence south westerly to 61°04′03.2′ N, 146°40′03.2′ W thence southerly to 61°03′00′ N, 146°41′12′ W.

(3) This security zone encompasses all waters approximately 200 yards either side of the Valdez Narrows Optimum Track line.

(c) Effective dates. This section is effective from 8 a.m. April 1, 2002 until July 30, 2002.

(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 49 CFR 1.46, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.

(e) Regulations. (1) The general regulations governing security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply.

(2) Tank vessels transiting directly to the TAPS terminal complex, engaged in the movement of oil from the terminal or fuel to the terminal, and vessels used to provide assistance or support to the tank vessels directly transiting to the terminal, or to the terminal itself, and that have reported their movements to the Vessel Traffic Service may operate as necessary to ensure safe passage of tank vessels to and from the terminal. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a vessel displaying a U.S. Coast Guard ensign by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state agencies may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section and other applicable laws.

Effective Date Note:

By COTP Prince William Sound 02-009, 67 FR 38390, June 4, 2002, § 165.T17-009 was added effective from 8 a.m. April 1, 2002 until July 30, 2002.