[Federal Register: January 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 16)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Parts 110 and 165
[CGD07-04-090]
RIN 1625-AA11, 1625-AA87, 1625-AA01
Regulated Navigation Areas, Security Zones, and Temporary
Anchorage Areas; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a series of temporary
regulated navigation areas, security zones and temporary anchorage
areas on the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL, from Winter Point to
the Intracoastal Waterway, for Super Bowl XXXIX activities and events.
The river will be divided into two regulated navigation areas and four
security zones in order to provide increased layered security in close
proximity to the downtown area of the river. Additionally, the size of
existing fixed security zones around docked cruise ships will be
increased. Existing anchorage grounds will be modified and temporary
anchorages will be added to accommodate the vessel traffic expected
during the Super Bowl events. The regulated navigation areas, security
zones and temporary anchorages are necessary to protect national
security interests and the safety of navigation during Super Bowl
events. These areas will be enforced at various designated time periods
beginning February 2, 2005, through February 7, 2005. Entry into the
security zones will be prohibited to all persons and vessels unless
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Jacksonville or his
designated representatives.
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DATES: This rule is effective from February 2, 2005, through February
7, 2005.
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 CGD07-04-090 and are available for inspection or
copying at Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Jacksonville between 7:30
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander James Tedtaotao
at Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Jacksonville, FL, tel: (904) 232-
2640 ext 111.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
On December 10, 2004, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled Regulated Navigation Areas, Security Zones, and
Temporary Anchorage Areas; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL in the
Federal Register (Volume 69, Number 237). We received one letter
commenting on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and
none was held.
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. Delaying the effective date would
be contrary to the public interest because the events will take place
less than 30 days after publication and immediate action is needed to
minimize potential danger to the public, port and waterways. There is
significant national security interest during the Super Bowl in
protecting the waterways surrounding downtown Jacksonville, cruise
ships, nearby vessels, and the public from destruction, loss, or injury
from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents or other causes of a
similar nature.
Background and Purpose
In light of terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon in
Arlington, VA, on September 11, 2001, and the continuing concern for
future terrorist and or subversive acts against the United States,
especially at high visibility events where a large number of persons
are likely to congregate, the Coast Guard is establishing temporary
regulated navigation areas and security zones in certain waters of the
St. Johns River.
The Super Bowl is a sporting event, hosted each year in a different
city in the United States, sponsored by the National Football League
(NFL). Super Bowl XXXIX will be held in Jacksonville, FL, on Sunday,
February 6, 2005, at ALLTEL Stadium. Security measures for Super Bowl
XXXIX and the events preceding it, including temporary regulated
navigation areas, security zones and anchorages designated herein, are
necessary from February 2, 2005, to February 7, 2005, and are needed to
safeguard the maritime transportation infrastructure, the public, and
designated participants from potential acts of violence or terrorism
during Super Bowl XXXIX activities.
The planning for these regulated navigation areas and security
zones has been conducted in conjunction with federal, state and local
law enforcement agencies. There is significant national security
interest during the Super Bowl in protecting the waterways surrounding
downtown Jacksonville, cruise ships, nearby vessels, and the public
from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive
acts, accidents or other causes of a similar nature.
These regulations amend existing security zones established at 33
CFR Sec. 165.759 to increase the fixed security zones around cruise
ships docked at the Talleyrand Marine Terminal and the Jacksonville
Cruise Ship Passenger Terminal from 100 yards to 400 yards.
These regulations also amend existing anchorage regulations
established at 33 CFR 110.183 by removing Anchorage A, modifying
Anchorage B, and establishing various temporary anchorages marked by
buoys. Some of the temporary anchorages will be exclusively for use by
small recreational vessels and others will be for larger recreational
vessels and commercial vessels.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Jacksonville received one letter
comment in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking. The letter
requested clarification on the procedures by which permission to remain
within a security zone by a vessel already in the zone when it becomes
effective is requested from the Captain of the Port. The inquiry was
addressed by telephone and the procedures described in paragraph (c)(2)
of proposed Sec. 165.T07-090 were explained. Additionally, a minor
modification to the text of the temporary final rule was made.
This temporary final rule will incorporate the following changes to
the proposed rule:
(1) Security Zones: The proposed rule explained how vessels or
persons desiring to enter or transit the security zones could seek
permission from the Captain of the Port or his designated
representatives on VHF Channel Marine 12, but did not give a
corresponding instruction for vessels or persons desiring to remain
when located within a zone at the time it becomes effective. This
temporary final rule contains a clarifying sentence to include the
instruction that vessels or persons within a security zone when it
becomes effective may contact the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or
his designated representatives on VHF Channel Marine 12 to seek
permission to remain in the security zone.
(2) Anchorage Regulations: The proposed rule added new paragraph
(c) to existing anchorage regulations in 33 CFR 110.183 to modify the
coordinates for Anchorage B. The temporary final rule changes the
latitude of the point of beginning for Anchorage B from 30[deg]21'00''
N to 30[deg]20'50'' N, for greater accuracy.
(3) Anchorage Regulations: The proposed rule added new paragraph
(e) to existing anchorage regulations at 33 CFR Sec. 110.183 to limit
anchoring between the Fuller Warren Bridge and the Matthews Bridge to
recreational vessels 40 feet or less in length within areas to be
marked by temporary buoys. This temporary final rule broadens the
proposed restriction to allow anchoring between the Fuller Warren
Bridge and the Matthews Bridge by recreational vessels 60 feet or less
in length within areas to be marked by temporary buoys.
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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 (DHS).
We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a
full Regulatory Evaluation under the regulatory policies and procedures
of DHS is unnecessary. Although the regulated navigation areas apply to
a large section of the St. Johns River, traffic will be allowed to pass
through the zones with the permission of the Captain of the Port
Jacksonville or his designated representatives. Additionally, the Coast
Guard has consulted with industry representatives to obtain concurrence
with the rule and has attended public meetings with recreational
boaters to discuss impact of the rule. Before the effective period, the
Coast Guard will issue maritime advisories widely available to users of
the river.
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 will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
might be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending
to transit or anchor in portions of the St. Johns River at various
times between February 2, 2005 and February 7, 2005.
These regulations will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Each
area, zone or anchorage restriction in this rule will only be in effect
for a limited duration. With the exception of vessels carrying certain
dangerous cargo as defined in 33 CFR 160.204, vessels will still be
allowed to transit after obtaining authorization from the Captain of
the Port or his designated representatives. All vessels carrying
certain dangerous cargo as defined in 33 CFR 160.204 will be prohibited
from transiting the security zones. Based upon consultation with local
industry representatives it has been determined there is no regular
traffic of such vessels on the St Johns River through the area of the
anticipated security zones and no such traffic is expected.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offered to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they could better evaluate
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process. On
December 10, 2004, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
for this rule in the Federal Register (Volume 69, Number 237) on
December 10, 2004. One comment was received in response to the NPRM.
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 calls 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. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This rule will 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 does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does 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.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect 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. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use
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voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the
agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget,
with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent
with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus
standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials,
performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures;
and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted
by voluntary consensus standards bodies.
This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,
which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit the
use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction.
Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1,
paragraph (34)(f) and (g), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. As anchorage regulations, regulated
navigation areas and security zones, the temporary final rules satisfy
the requirements of paragraphs 34(f) and (g).
Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(f) and (g) of the Instruction, an
``Environmental Analysis Check List'' and a ``Categorical Exclusion
Determination'' are not required for this rule.
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 110
Anchorage grounds.
33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR parts 110 and 165 as follows:
PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, and
2071; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
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2. From 6 a.m.(EST) on February 2, 2005 until 11:59 p.m.(EST) on
February 7, 2005, in Sec. 110.183, paragraphs (a) and (b) are
suspended in their entirety and new paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) are
added to read as follows:
Sec. 110.183 St. Johns River, Florida.
* * * * *
(c) Anchorage B. (Lower Anchorage) The Anchorage is established
within the following coordinates, the area enclosed by a line starting
at a point on the eastern shore of the river at `Floral Bluff' at
30[deg]20'50'' N, 081[deg]36'41'' W; thence to 30[deg]20'50'' N,
081[deg]37'08'' W in vicinity of buoy G''75''; thence to 30[deg]21'50''
N, 081[deg]36'56'' W; thence to 30[deg]21'54'' N, 081[deg]36'48'' W;
thence returning to the point of beginning.
(d) Regulations. (1) Except in case of emergency, only vessels
meeting the conditions of this paragraph will be authorized by the
Captain of the Port to anchor in Anchorage B. Vessels unable to meet
any of the following restrictions must obtain specific authorization
from the Captain of the Port prior to anchoring in Anchorage B.
(2) All vessels intending to enter and anchor in Anchorage B must
notify the Captain of the Port prior to entering.
(3) Anchorage B is a temporary anchorage. Additionally, Anchorage B
is used as a turning basin. Vessels may not anchor for more than 24
hours without specific written authorization from the Captain of the
Port.
(4) All vessels at anchor must maintain a watch on VHF-FM channels
13 and 16 by a person fluent in English, and must make a security
broadcast on channel 13 upon anchoring and every 4 hours thereafter.
(5) Anchorage B is restricted to vessels with a draft of 24 feet or
less, regardless of length.
(6) Any vessel transferring petroleum products within Anchorage B
must have a pilot or Docking Master aboard, and employ sufficient
assist tugs to assure the safety of the vessel at anchor and any
vessels transiting the area.
(7) Any vessel over 300 feet in length within Anchorage B must have
a pilot or Docking Master onboard, and employ sufficient assist tugs to
assure the safety of the vessel at anchor and any vessels transiting
the area.
(e) Temporary Anchorages. (1) Five temporary anchorage areas will
be established in the waters of the St. Johns River between the Fuller
Warren Bridge and the southern end of Anchorage B to exclusively
accommodate recreational vessels, 60 feet in length or less, for
various events during the effective period. Vessels must seek
authorization from the Captain of the Port prior to anchoring. Up to
twenty recreational vessels may raft outboard of one another. Buoys
will mark all temporary anchorage areas.
(2) Several temporary anchorage areas will be established in the
waters north of the Matthews Bridge to accommodate larger recreational
vessels and commercial vessels. Buoys will mark all temporary anchorage
areas.
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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3. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 50
U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub L.
107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 0170.1.
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4. From February 2, 2005, at 6 a.m.(EST) until February 7, 2005, at
11:59 p.m.(EST) in Sec. 165.759, paragraph (a) is suspended and a new
paragraph (e) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 165.759 Security Zones; Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and
Canaveral, Florida.
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(e) Regulated area. (1) Moving Security zones are established
around all tank vessels, cruise ships, and military pre-positioned
ships during transits entering or departing the ports of Jacksonville,
Fernandina, and Canaveral, Florida. These moving security zones are
activated when the subject vessels pass the St. Johns River Sea Buoy,
at approximate position 30[deg]23'35'' N, 81[deg]19'08'' W, when
entering the port of Jacksonville, or pass port Canaveral Channel
Entrance Buoys 3 or 4, at respective approximate
positions 28[deg]22.7' N, 80[deg]31.8' W, and 28[deg]23.7' N,
80[deg]29.2' W when entering Port Canaveral. Fixed security zones are
established 100 yards around all tank vessels and military pre-
positioned ships docked in the Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and
Canaveral, Florida.
(2) Fixed security zones are established 100 yards around all
cruise ships docked in the Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and
Canaveral, Florida except for security zones around vessels docked at
the Talleyrand Marine Terminal and the Jacksonville Cruise Ship
Passenger Terminal in the Port of Jacksonville that extend 400 yards
around cruise ships.
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5. Add Sec. 165.T07-090 to read as follows:
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Sec. 165.T07-090 Regulated Navigation Areas and Security Zones; St.
Johns River, Jacksonville, FL.
(a) Locations. (1) Regulated navigation area; Winter Point to the
Matthews Bridge.
(i) Area. All waters, shore-to-shore and surface to bottom, between
an imaginary line drawn between Winter Point (30[deg]18'36'' N,
81[deg]40'36'' W), south through Winter Point Light 1 (30[deg]17'48''
N, 81[deg]40'24'' W) to Point La Vista (30[deg]16'42'' N,
81[deg]39'48'' W), and the Matthews bridge, excluding the waters of the
Arlington River east of an imaginary line between 30[deg]19'12'' N,
81[deg]36'42'' W and 30[deg]19'00'' N, 81[deg]36'48'' W.
(ii) Enforcement period. The regulated navigation area in paragraph
(a)(1)(i) will be enforced from 6 a.m. on February 2, 2005, until 6
p.m. on February 7, 2005.
(2) Regulated navigation area; St. Johns River, Matthews Bridge to
St. Johns Bluff Reach.
(i) Area. All waters, surface to bottom, and bank to bank, within
the St. Johns River from the Matthews Bridge to an imaginary line
between the south bank of the Trout River at 30[deg]20'06'' N,
81[deg]38'00'' W and 30[deg]23'06'' N, 81[deg]37'18'' W, and within 400
yards of the Federal Channel of the St. Johns River, as visually marked
by buoys and day boards, including around both sides of Blount Island,
from an imaginary line between the south bank of the Trout River at
30[deg]23'06'' N, 81[deg]38'00'' W and 30[deg]23'06'' N,
81[deg]37'18''W, to an imaginary line at the front range light of the
Fulton Cutoff Range between 30[deg]23'36'' N, 81[deg]30'06'' W South to
30[deg]23'12'' N, 81[deg]30'06'' W.
(ii) Enforcement period. The regulated navigation area in paragraph
(a)(2)(i) will be enforced from 6 a.m. on February 2, 2005, until 6
p.m. on February 7, 2005.
(3) Security Zone, St. Johns River, Fuller Warren Bridge to the
Matthews Bridge.
(i) Area. All waters shore-to-shore and surface to bottom of the
St. Johns River, between the Fuller Warren Bridge and the Matthews
Bridge excluding the waters of the Arlington River east of an imaginary
line between 30[deg]19'12'' N, 81[deg]36'42'' W and 30[deg]19'00'' N,
81[deg]36'48'' W.
(ii) Enforcement period. The security zone in paragraph (a)(3)(i)
will be enforced from 11:59 p.m. on February 4, 2005, until 3 a.m. on
February 7, 2005.
(4) Security Zone, St. Johns River, Passenger terminals at JEA Park
and the Transportation Hub.
(i) Area. All waters extending 25 yards into the river and
following the contour of the southern bank of the river between
30[deg]19.04' N, 081[deg]38.59' W and 30[deg]18.53' N, 081[deg]38.40'
W, and all waters extending 25 yards into the river and following the
contour of the northern bank of the river between 30[deg]19.16' N,
081[deg]38.50' W and 30[deg]19.16' N, 081[deg]38.41' W.
(ii) Enforcement period. The security zone in paragraph (a)(4)(i)
will be enforced from 6 a.m. on February 2, 2005, until 11:59 a.m. on
February 7, 2005.
(5) Security Zone, St. Johns River, Main Street Bridge to the Hart
Bridge.
(i) Area. All waters, extending 25 yards into the river and
following the contour of the northern bank of the river, between the
Main Street Bridge and the Hart Bridge.
(ii) Enforcement period. The security zone in paragraph (a)(5)(i)
will be enforced from 11:59 a.m. on February 6, 2005 until 3 a.m. on
February 7, 2005.
(6) Security Zone, St. Johns River, JEA Park to the Transportation
Hub.
(i) Area. All waters within the perimeter of the following:
originating at 30[deg]19.04' N, 081[deg]38.59' W then north to
30[deg]19.16' N, 081[deg]38.50' W, then east following the contour of
the northern bank of the river to 30[deg]19.16' N, 081[deg]38.41' W,
then south to 30[deg]18.53' N, 081[deg]38.40' W, and west following the
contour of the south bank of the river to the origin at 30[deg]19.04'
N, 081[deg]38.59' W.
(ii) Enforcement period. The security zone in paragraph (a)(6)(i)
will be enforced from 11:59 a.m. on February 6, 2005 until 3 a.m. on
February 7.
(b) Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this section.
Designated representatives means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders
including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers and other officers
operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, State, and local officers
designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP),
Jacksonville, Florida, in the enforcement of the regulated navigation
areas and security zones.
Minimum Safe Speed means the speed at which a vessel proceeds when
it is fully off plane, completely settled in the water and not creating
excessive wake. Due to the different speeds at which vessels of
different sizes and configurations may travel while in compliance with
this definition, no specific speed is assigned to minimum safe speed.
In no instance should minimum safe speed be interpreted as a speed less
than that required for a particular vessel to maintain steerageway. A
vessel is not proceeding at minimum safe speed if it is:
(1) On a plane;
(2) In the process of coming up onto or coming off a plane; or
(3) Creating an excessive wake.
Motorized personal watercraft means vessels less than 16 feet in
length which are designed to be operated by a person or persons
sitting, standing, or kneeling on the craft, rather than within the
confines of a hull.
(c) Regulations. (1) Regulated Navigation Areas. The regulations in
paragraph (c)(1) apply to the areas in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of
this section.
(i) All vessels and persons entering and transiting through the
regulated navigation area must proceed continuously and at a minimum
safe speed. In no instance should minimum safe speed be interpreted as
a speed less than that required for a particular vessel to maintain
steerageway. Nothing in this rule alleviates vessels or operators from
complying with all state and local laws in the area.
(ii) All vessels and persons must comply with orders from the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida, or that officer's
designated representatives, regulating their speed, course, direction
and movements within the regulated navigation areas.
(2) Security zones. The regulations in this paragraph apply to the
zones in paragraph (a)(3) through (a)(6) of this section. All vessels
that seek entry to the zones, and those vessels located in the zones
when the zones become effective, will be subject to a security
screening. Vessel operators must receive express permission to enter,
or, for vessels already inside the zone when it becomes effective,
permission to remain in the security zone from federal, state or local
personnel designated by the Captain of the Port; vessels must not
transport or possess certain dangerous cargo as defined in 33 CFR
160.204; and persons must not operate or place in the water jet skis or
other motorized personal watercraft at any time while the security zone
is in effect. Entry into and continued presence within the security
zones by vessels or persons that entered without authorization from the
Captain of the Port is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Jacksonville, Florida, or that officer's
designated representatives. Vessels moored, docked or anchored in the
security zones when they become effective must remain in place unless
ordered by or given permission from the COTP to do otherwise. Security
Zone (a)(5) further prohibits vessel movement within the zone without
prior approval by the Captain of the Port or his designated
representatives. Vessels or persons desiring to enter or transit the
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areas encompassed by any of the security zones, or those vessels or
persons located within a zone when it becomes effective and who desire
to remain inside the zone, may contact the Coast Guard Captain of the
Port or his designated representatives on VHF Channel Marine 12 to seek
permission to enter, transit or remain in the zone. If permission is
granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of
the COTP or that officer's designated representatives.
(d) Effective period. This section is effective from 6 a.m. on
February 2, 2005, until 11:59 p.m. on February 7, 2005.
Dated: January 12, 2005.
D. Brian Peterman,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard
District.
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