Section 165.T08-0658 - [Effective until 12/31/2024] Safety Zone; Lock and Dam 3 Demolition, Elizabeth, PA(a)Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters on the Monongahela River between mile marker 23.5 and mile marker 24.5.(b)Definitions. As used in this section- Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, petty officer, a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel, or any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh (COTP) to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore, and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of the regulations in this section.
Official patrol vessels mean any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP to enforce this section.
(c)Regulations. When the safety zone in paragraph (a) of this section is enforced, the following regulations, along with those contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply: (1) No person or vessel may enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section without the permission of the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.(2) Any person or vessel permitted to enter the safety zone shall comply with the directions and orders of the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. Any vessel that is granted permission to enter or remain in this zone by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative must proceed through the zone with caution and operate at a speed no faster than that speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless otherwise required by the Navigation Rules in 33 CFR chapter I, subchapter E.(3) To seek permission to enter the safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF Channel 13 or 16, or through the Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh at (412) 221-0807.(d)Effective period and enforcement period. The safety zone in paragraph (a) of this section is in effect from August 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The section is subject to enforcement at all times during this period. The Coast Guard anticipates the safety zone will be enforced for approximately two days per week throughout the period, but that may be adjusted based on actual demolition activities. The COTP, or a designated representative, will inform the public through written Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 13 or 16, of the enforcement period of the safety zone.(e)Penalties. Those who violate this section are subject to the penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 70036 .89 FR 60825, 8/1/2024 through 12/31/2024