[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR165.T01-028]

[Page 625]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS--Table of 
Contents
 
 Subpart F--Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas
 
Sec. 165.T01-028  Security Zones; Escorted Vessel Transits, Portland, 
Maine, Captain of the Port Zone.

                       First Coast Guard District


    (a) Definition. ``Escorted vessel'' as used in this section 
describes escorted vessels operating in the Portland, Maine, Captain of 
the Port zone including the following: any vessels designated to be in 
need of Coast Guard escorts by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine, 
for security reasons, other than Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessels, 
which are covered under 33 CFR 165.103, or high capacity passenger 
vessels, which are covered under 33 CFR 165.105. A designated 
representative aboard a Coast Guard cutter or patrol boat will accompany 
vessels deemed in need of escort protection.
    (b) Location. The following areas are security zones: All navigable 
waters, within the Portland Maine, COTP zone, extending from the surface 
to the sea floor, extending 200 yards ahead, and 100 yards aside and 
astern of any escorted vessel that is underway.
    (c) Effective period. This rule is effective from 12 a.m. (noon) EDT 
on April 15, 2003 until 12 a.m. (noon) EDT on October 11, 2003.
    (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 
Sec. 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is 
prohibited unless previously authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of 
the Port (COTP), Portland, Maine or his designated representative.
    (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may 
contact the COTP at telephone number 207-780-3251 or the authorized on-
scene patrol representative on VHF-FM channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or VHF-FM 
channel 16 (156.8MHz) to seek permission to transit the area.
    (3) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the 
COTP or the designated on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene 
Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty 
officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, 
and local, state and federal law enforcement vessels.
    (4) The COTP or his designated representative will notify the 
maritime community of periods during which these zones will be enforced. 
The COTP or his designated representative will identify escorted vessel 
transits by way of marine information broadcast. Emergency response 
vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by 
restrictions imposed by the COTP or his designated representative.
    (e) Enforcement. The COTP will enforce these zones and may enlist 
the aid and cooperation of any Federal, state, county, municipal, or 
private agency to assist in the enforcement of the regulation.

[CGD01-03-028, 68 FR 22307, Apr. 28, 2003]

    Effective Date Note: By CGD01-03-028, 68 FR 22307, Apr. 28, 2003, 
Sec. 165.T01-028 was added, effective Apr. 15, 2003 to Oct. 11, 2003.