[Federal Register: March 25, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 57)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[COTP Tampa 03-006]
RIN 1625-AA00
Security Zones; Tampa Bay, Port of Tampa, Port of Saint
Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old Port Tampa, Big Bend, Weedon
Island, and Crystal River, FL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing security zones in Tampa Bay,
Port of Tampa, Port of Saint Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old
Port Tampa, Big Bend, Weedon Island, and Crystal River, Florida. These
zones are needed to ensure public safety and security in the greater
Tampa Bay area. Entry into these zones would be prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port, or their designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from March 7, 2003 through June 30, 2003.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket [COTP Tampa 03-006] and are available for inspection
or copying at Marine Safety Office Tampa, 155 Columbia Drive, Tampa,
Florida 33606-3598 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR David McClellan, Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Tampa, at (813) 228-2189 extension 102.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing an NPRM. Publishing an NPRM and
delaying the effective date of this rule would be contrary to the
public interest since immediate action is needed to continue to protect
the public, ports and waterways of the United States. The Coast Guard
will issue a broadcast notice to mariners and place Coast Guard vessels
in the vicinity of these zones to advise mariners of the restriction.
For the same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard
finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than
30 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard will
issue a broadcast notice to mariners to advise mariners of the
restriction. The Coast Guard will publish a NPRM proposing a permanent
rule for security zones in these same locations and requesting public
comment.
Background and Purpose
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, killed thousands of
people and heightened the need for development of various security
measures throughout the seaports of the United States, particularly
those vessels and facilities which are frequented by foreign nationals
and are of interest to national security. Following these attacks by
well-trained and clandestine terrorists, national security and
intelligence officials have warned that future terrorists attacks are
likely. The Captain of the Port of Tampa has determined that these
security zones are necessary to protect the public, ports, and
waterways of the United States from potential subversive acts.
These security zones are similar to the existing temporary security
zones established for vessels, waterfront facilities and bridges that
will soon expire. The following seven existing temporary final rules
were published in the Federal Register:
Security Zone for Crystal River, FL (66 FR 62940, December 4,
2001). This temporary rule created a fixed security zone around the
Florida Power Crystal
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River nuclear power plant located at the end of the Florida Power
Corporation Channel and the Demory Gap Channel, Crystal River, Florida.
Security Zone for Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa, FL (66 FR 65838,
December 21, 2001). This temporary rule created temporary fixed
security zones 100 feet around all bridge supports and rocky
outcroppings at the base of the supports for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
in Tampa Bay.
Security Zone Tampa, FL (67 FR 8196, February 22, 2002). This
temporary rule created security zones 100 yards around moored vessels
carrying or transferring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous
Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and ``B'' flammable liquid cargo.
Security Zone Cruise Ships Tampa, FL (67 FR 10618, March 8, 2002).
This temporary rule created security zones 100 yards around cruise
ships moored in the Port of Tampa.
Security Zone St. Petersburg Harbor, FL (67 FR 36098, May 23,
2002). This temporary rule established fixed security zones 100 feet
around seawalls, moorings, and vessels at Coast Guard and waterfront
facilities and moorings in St. Petersburg Harbor, FL.
Security Zone, Port of Tampa, Tampa, FL (67 FR 40861; June 14,
2002). This temporary zone created a security zone 50 yards from the
shore or seawall and encompassing all piers around facilities in the
following locations: Port Sutton, East Bay, Hooker's Point, Sparkman
Channel, Ybor Channel and portions of Garrison Channel. Also, Port
Sutton Channel is closed.
Security Zones Tampa Bay and Crystal River, FL (67 FR 42483, June
24, 2002). This temporary rule established 10 security zones in Tampa
Bay, Tampa, Florida, and Crystal River, Florida until October 31, 2002.
On October 30, 2002, the Captain of the Port issued a temporary
final rule [COTP TAMPA-02-131] continuing security zones in these areas
until 11:59 p.m. February 28, 2003. And on January 10, 2003, the COTP
published a notice of proposed rulemaking for permanent security zones
in these and other areas (68 FR 7093). The comment period on that
proposed rule is open until April 14, 2003.
Discussion of Rule
This temporary rule establishes security zones in areas covered by
past temporary rules to ensure consistent security of facilities,
vessels, and infrastructure throughout the Tampa Captain of the Port
Zone. There are changes, however, from previous security zones:
The coordinates of the security zone for Crystal River, FL have
been changed because the original coordinates did not accurately match
the intended security zone.
The scope of the security zone around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge,
Tampa, FL, has been reduced to allow for fishing in portions of the
zone. The zone extends from pier 88 to 135 and out 100 feet from bridge
supports or rocky outcroppings at the base of the bridge.
The security zones for moored vessels carrying or transferring
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade
``A'' and ``B'' flammable liquid cargo requires any vessel transiting
within 200 yards of moored vessels carrying or transferring Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and
``B'' cargo must proceed through the area at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain safe navigation. These security zones exclude
entry within 100 yards of tank vessels carrying the specified cargoes
moored in Port Tampa.
The security zones around moored cruise ships in Tampa, FL have
been expanded to include moored cruise ships in Port Manatee and Port
Saint Petersburg. Additionally, the Coast Guard intends to change this
security zone by adding that any vessel transiting within 200 yards of
a moored cruise ship must proceed through the area at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain safe navigation. These security zones exclude
entry within 100 yards of moored cruise ships in Port Tampa, located in
Ybor Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, and East Bay, ships in Port Manatee,
or Saint Petersburg Harbor (Bayboro Harbor).
The security zone in St. Petersburg Harbor, FL has been extended
from 100 feet from seawalls, moorings, and moored vessels to 50 yards
to be the same as other security zones in the bay protecting similar
infrastructure. The security zone has also been expanded on its
northern boundary to the west to include Port of Saint Petersburg
Cruise Ship Terminal. The coordinates of the security zone for St.
Petersburg Harbor, FL have also been corrected because the original
coordinates did not accurately match the intended security zone. This
zone covers north and south Coast Guard moorings and facilities and
Saint Peterburg Cruise Ship Terminals.
The 50 yard zones around piers and facilities in Port Tampa, Port
Sutton, East Bay, Hooker's Point, Hillsborough Bay Cut ``C'', Sparkman
Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, and Ybor Channel have been extended to
include northern reaches of Ybor Channel and Cruise Terminals 3 and 6.
The coordinates of the security zone have also been changed because the
original coordinates did not accurately match the intended security
zone.
The security zone around moving cruise ships, Tampa, FL, has been
expanded to 200 yards, allowing vessels to transit the outer 100 yards
of the zone but requiring transiting vessels to proceed at minimum
speed to maintain safe navigation. This change matches safety zone
requirements for moored cruise ships. These zones will be in place from
the ``T'' Sea Buoy to berth on an inbound transit and from berth to the
``T'' Sea Buoy on outbound transits.
A new security zone has been created restricting entrance to the
immediate area surrounding the LPG facility and the pier at
Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL. The security zone commences at position
27[deg]53.32' N, 082[deg]32.05' W and extends north to 27[deg]53.36' N,
082[deg]32.05' W encompassing all waters east and south of this line in
Rattlesnake, Tampa, Florida.
A new security zone has been created restricting entrance to the
channel servicing the petroleum facilities and piers at Old Port Tampa,
FL. The security zone is bounded by the following points: 27[deg]51.62'
N, 082[deg]33.14' W east to 27[deg]51.71' N, 082[deg]32.5' W north to
27[deg]51.76' N, 082[deg]32.5' W west to 27[deg]51.73' N,
082[deg]33.16' W and south to 27[deg]51.62' N, 082[deg]33.14' W closing
off the Old Port Tampa channel.
A new security zone has been created restricting access to the Big
Bend Power Facility. The security zone extends 50 yards from the shore
or seawall and from all piers around facilities. The security zone is
bounded by the following points: 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W then
east and south along the shore and pile to 27[deg]47.63' N,
082[deg]24.70' W then north along the shore to 27[deg]48.17' N,
082[deg]24.70' W then north and west along a straight line to
27[deg]48.12' N, 082[deg]24.88' W, then south along the shore and pile
to 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W closing off the entrance to the
Big Bend Power Facility.
A new security zone has been created restricting access to the
Power Facility at Weedon Island. The security zone extends 50 yards
from the shore or seawall and from all piers around facilities. The
security zone is bounded by the following points: 27[deg]51.52' N,
082[deg]35.82' W then north and east along the shore to 27[deg]51.54'
N, 082[deg]35.78' W then north to 27[deg]51.68' N, 082[deg]35.78' W
then north to 27[deg]51.75' N, 082[deg]35.78' W closing off entrance to
the canal then north to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]35.82' W then east
along the shore to 27[deg]51.89' N,
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082[deg]36.10' W then east to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]36.14' W closing
off entrance to the canal.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under the
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland
Security.
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary because there is ample room
for vessels to navigate around the security zones and the Captain of
the Port may allow vessels to enter the zones, on a case-by-case basis
with the express permission of the Captain of the Port of Tampa or
their designated representative.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities because the majority of the zones are limited in size
and leave ample room for vessels to navigate around the zones. The
zones will not significantly impact commuter and passenger vessel
traffic patterns, and vessels may be allowed to enter the zones, on a
case-by-case basis, with the express permission of the Captain of the
Port of Tampa or their designated representative.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically effect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule
would effect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for assistance in understanding this rule.
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with Federal regulations
to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's
responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).
Collection of Information
This rule would call for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Although this rule would not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule would not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and would not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately effect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. We invite your
comments on how this rule might impact tribal governments, even if that
impact may not constitute a ``tribal implication'' under the Order.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Effect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Environment
We have considered the environmental impact of this rule and
concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD, this rule is categorically excluded from further
environmental documentation. A ``Categorical Exclusion Determination''
is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g),
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.
2. Add Sec. 165.T07-006 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T07-006 Security Zones; Tampa Bay, Port of Tampa, Port of
Saint Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old Port Tampa, Big Bend,
Weedon Island, and Crystal River, Florida.
(a) Location. The following areas, denoted by coordinates fixed
using the North American Datum of 1983 (World Geodetic System 1984),
are security zones:
(1) Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL. All waters, from surface to bottom, in
Old Tampa Bay east and south of a line commencing at position
27[deg]53.32' N, 08[deg]32.05' W north to 27[deg]53.36' N,
082[deg]32.05' W.
(2) Old Port Tampa, Tampa, FL. All waters, from surface to bottom,
in Old Tampa Bay encompassed by a line connecting the following points:
27[deg]51.62' N, 082[deg]33.14' W east to 27[deg]51.71' N,
082[deg]32.5' W north to 27[deg]51.76' N, 082[deg]32.5' W west to
27[deg]51.73' N, 082[deg]33.16' W and south to 27[deg]51.62' N,
082[deg]33.14' W, closing off the Old Port Tampa channel.
(3) Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa, FL. All waters in Tampa Bay,
from surface to bottom, 100-foot around all bridge supports, dolphins
and rocky outcroppings bounded on the northern side of the bridge at
pier 135, (24 N), 27[deg]37.85' N, 082[deg]39.78' W, running south
under the bridge to pier 88, (24 S) 27[deg]36.59' N, 082[deg]38.86' W.
Visual identification of the zone can be defined as to the areas to the
north and south where the bridge structure begins a distinct vertical
rise.
(4) Vessels Carrying Hazardous Cargo, Tampa, FL. All waters, from
surface to bottom, 200 yards around vessels moored in Tampa Bay
carrying or transferring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous
Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and ``B'' flammable liquid cargo. Any
vessel transiting within the outer 100 yards of the zone for moored
vessels carrying or transferring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG),
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and ``B'' cargo may operate
unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port or his designee
but must proceed through the area at the minimum speed necessary to
maintain safe navigation. No vessel may enter the inner 100-yard
portion of the security zone closest to the vessel.
(5) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Tampa, Port Sutton and
East Bay. All waters, from surface to bottom, extending 50 yards from
the shore, seawall and piers around facilities in Port Sutton and East
Bay within the Port of Tampa encompassed by a line connecting the
following points: 27[deg]54.15' N, 082[deg]26.11' W, east northeast to
27[deg]54.19' N, 082[deg]26.00' W, then northeast to 27[deg]54.37' N,
082[deg]25.72' W, then northerly to 27[deg]54.48' N, 082[deg]25.70' W,
then northeast and closing off waters east of a line between
27[deg]54.52' N, 082[deg]25.57' W, and 27[deg]54.57' N, 082[deg]25.53'
W then northeasterly and terminating at point 27[deg]55.27` N,
082[deg]25.17' W, closing off all of Port Sutton Channel.
(6) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Tampa, East Bay and
the eastern side of Hooker's Point. All waters, from surface to bottom,
extending 50 yards from the shore, seawall and piers around facilities
on East Bay and on the East Bay Channel within the Port of Tampa
encompassed by a line connecting the following points: 27[deg]56.05' N,
082[deg]25.95' W, southwesterly to 27[deg]56.00' N, 082[deg]26.07' W,
then southerly to 27[deg]55.83' N, 082[deg]26.07' W, then southeasterly
to 27[deg]55.55' N, 082[deg]25.75' W, then south to 27[deg]54.75' N,
082[deg]25.75' W, then southwesterly and terminating at point
27[deg]54.57' N, 082[deg]25.86' W.
(7) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Tampa, on the western
side of Hooker's Point. All waters, from surface to bottom, extending
50 yards from the shore, seawall and piers around facilities on
Hillsborough Bay Cut ``D'' Channel, Sparkman Channel, Ybor Turning
Basin, and Ybor Channel within the Port of Tampa encompassed by a line
connecting the following points: 27[deg]54.74' N, 082[deg]26.47' W,
northwest to 27[deg]55.25' N, 082[deg]26.73' W, then north-northwest to
27[deg]55.60' N, 082[deg]26.80' W, then north-northeast to
27[deg]56.00' N, 082[deg]26.75' W, then northeast 27[deg]56.58' N,
082[deg]26.53' W, and north to 27[deg]57.29' N, 082[deg]26.51' W, west
to 27[deg]57.29' N, 082[deg]26.61' W, then southerly to 27[deg]56.65'
N, 082[deg]26.63' W, southwesterly to 27[deg]56.58' N, 082[deg]26.69'
W, then southwesterly and terminating at 27[deg]56.53' N,
082[deg]26.90' W.
(8) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Manatee. All waters,
from surface to bottom, within the Port of Manatee extending 50 yards
from the shore, seawall and piers around facilities. This security zone
encompasses all piers and seawalls of the cruise terminal berths 9 and
10 in Port Manatee, Florida beginning at 27[deg]38.00' N,
082[deg]33.81' W continuing east to 27[deg]38.00' N, 082[deg]33.53' W.
(9) Moving Cruise Ships in the Port of Tampa, Port of Saint
Petersburg, and Port Manatee, Florida. All waters, from surface to
bottom, extending 200 yards around all cruise ships entering or
departing Port of Tampa, Port of Saint Petersburg, or Port Manatee,
Florida. These temporary security zones are activated on the inbound
transit when a cruise ship passes the Tampa Lighted Whistle Buoy ``T'',
located at 27[deg]35.35' N, 083[deg]00.71' W and terminate when the
vessel is moored at a cruise ship terminal. The security zones are
activated on the outbound transit when a cruise ship gets underway from
a terminal and terminates when the cruise ship passes the Tampa Lighted
Whistle Buoy ``T'', located at 27[deg]35.35' N, 083[deg]00.71' W. Any
vessel transiting within the outer 100 yards of the zone for a cruise
ship may operate unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port
or his designee but must proceed through the area at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain safe navigation. No vessel may enter the inner
100-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel.
(10) Moored Cruise Ships in the Port of Tampa, Port of Saint
Petersburg, and Port Manatee, Florida. All waters, from surface to
bottom, extending 200 yards around moored cruise ships in the Ports of
Tampa, Saint Petersburg, or Port Manatee, Florida. Any vessel
transiting within the outer 100 yards of the zone of moored cruise
ships may operate unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port
or his designee but must proceed through the area at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain safe navigation. No vessel may enter the inner
100-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel.
(11) Saint Petersburg Harbor, FL. All waters, from surface to
bottom, extending 50 yards from the seawall and around all moorings and
vessels in Saint Petersburg Harbor (Bayboro Harbor), commencing on the
north side of the channel at dayboard ``10'' in approximate position
27[deg]45.56' N, 082[deg]37.55' W, and westward along the seawall to
the end of the cruise terminal in approximate position 27[deg]45.72' N,
082[deg]37.97' W. The zone will also include the Coast Guard south
moorings in Saint Petersburg Harbor. The zone will extend 50 yards
around the piers commencing from approximate position 27[deg]45.51' N,
082[deg]37.99' W to 27[deg]45.52' N, 082[deg]37.57' W. The southern
boundary of the zone is shoreward of a
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line between the entrance to Salt Creek easterly to Green Daybeacon 11
(LLN 2500).
(12) Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant. All waters, from surface to
bottom, around the Florida Power Crystal River nuclear power plant
located at the end of the Florida Power Corporation Channel, Crystal
River, Florida, encompassed by a line connecting the following points:
28[deg]56.87' N, 082[deg]45.17' W (Northwest corner), 28[deg]57.37' N,
082[deg]41.92' W (Northeast corner), 28[deg]56.81' N, 082[deg]45.17' W
(Southwest corner), and 28[deg]57.32' N, 082[deg]41.92' W (Southeast
corner).
(13) Crystal River Demory Gap Channel. All waters, from surface to
bottom, in the Demory Gap Channel in Crystal River, Florida,
encompassed by a line connecting the following points: 28[deg]57.61' N,
082[deg]43.42' W (Northwest corner), 28[deg]57.53' N, 082[deg]41.88' W
(Northeast corner), 28[deg]57.60' N, 082[deg]43.42' W (Southwest
corner), 28[deg]57.51' N, 082[deg]41.88' W (Southeast corner).
(14) Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Florida. All waters of Tampa Bay, from
surface to bottom, extending 50 yards from the shore, seawalls and
piers around the Big Bend Power Facility, encompassed by a line
connecting the following points: 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W then
east and south along the shore and pile to 27[deg]47.63' N,
082[deg]24.70' W then north along the shore to 27[deg]48.17' N,
082[deg]24.70' W then north and west along a straight line to
27[deg]48.12' N, 082[deg]24.88' W then south along the shore and pile
to 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W, closing off entrance to the Big
Bend Power Facility.
(15) Weedon Island, Tampa Bay, Florida. All waters of Tampa Bay,
from surface to bottom, extending 50 yards from the shore, seawall and
piers around the Power Facility at Weedon Island encompassed by a line
connecting the following points: 27[deg]51.52' N, 082[deg]35.82' W then
north and east along the shore to 27[deg]51.54' N, 082[deg]35.78' W
then north to 27[deg]51.68' N, 082[deg]35.78' W then north to
27[deg]51.75' N, 082[deg]35.78' W closing off entrance to the canal
then north to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]35.82' W then east along the
shore to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]36.10' W then east to 27[deg]51.89'
N, 082[deg]36.14' W closing off entrance to the canal.
(b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining within these zones is
prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port,
Tampa, Florida or their designated representative.
(2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may
contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 813-228-2189/91 or
on VHF channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission
is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions
of the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.
(c) Definition. As used in this section, ``cruise ship'' means a
vessel required to comply with Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 120.
(d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the
authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.
Dated: March 7, 2003.
James M. Farley,
Captain, Coast Guard, Captain of The Port, Tampa, Florida.
[FR Doc. 03-6982 Filed 3-24-03; 8:45 am]
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