33 C.F.R. § 165.T08-0914

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 165.T08-0914 - [Effective 1/31/2025] Safety Zone; Taylor Bayou Turning Basin, Port Arthur, TX
(a)Location. The following area is a safety zone: Navigable waters of Taylor Bayou Turning Basin north of latitude 29°50'57.45' N. These coordinates are based on WGS 84.
(b)Definition. As used in this section, a designated representative means a Coast Guard coxswain, officer or petty officer, or a federal, state or local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c)Regulations.
(1) Under the general safety zone regulations in § 165.23 of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative.
(2) To request permission to enter, contact COTP or a designated representative on VHF-FM channel 16, or contact Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Port Arthur on VHF-FM channel 65A or by telephone at 409-719-5070. Those persons or vessels permitted to enter the safety zone must comply with all lawful directions given by the COTP or a designated representative.
(d)Enforcement date. This safety zone is in effect from February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2025. It will be subject to enforcement this entire period unless the COTP determines it is no longer needed, in which case the Coast Guard will inform mariners via Notice to Mariners.

33 C.F.R. §165.T08-0914

83 FR 33844, 7/18/2018; 87 FR 73257, 2/1/2023.

Effective Date Note: By USCG-2017-0914, 83 FR 33844, July 18, 2018, § 165.T08-0914 was added, effective July 18, 2018, through Jan. 31, 2023. At 87 FR 73256, Nov. 29, 2022, the effective date was revised to Feb. 1, 2023, through Jan. 31, 2025, and paragraph (d) was revised.