[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR67.30-10]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 67_AIDS TO NAVIGATION ON ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS AND FIXED STRUCTURES

--Table of Contents

 

                 Subpart 67.30_Class ``C'' Requirements

 

Sec. 67.30-10  Sound signals.



    (a) The owner of a Class ``C'' structure shall install a sound 

signal if:

    (1) The structure is erected on or adjacent to the edge of a:

    (i) Navigable channel;

    (ii) Fairways; or

    (iii) Line of demarcation; and

    (2) The District Commander decides it is necessary for the safety of 

marine commerce.

    (b) Sound signals required by paragraph (a) of this section must 

have rated range of at least one-half mile, unless the District 

Commander prescribes a greater rated range, not to exceed 2 miles.

    (c) The owner of the structure shall operate the sound signal 

required by paragraph (a) of this section whenever the visibility in any 

direction is less than 3 miles, unless the District Commander 

establishes a greater or lesser distance of visibility, not to exceed 5 

miles.

    (d) Class ``C'' structures may have sound signals if:

    (1) Authorized by the District Commander under the provisions of 

Subpart 66.01 of this subchapter; and

    (2) The sound signal meets the requirements of Sec. 67.10-1 (a) and 

(b).



[CGD 72-74R, 37 FR 13513, July 8, 1972]