33 C.F.R. § 165.T01-0606

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 165.T01-0606 - Safety Zone; North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project-Charles River, Boston, MA
(a)Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters within 100 yards of the North Washington Street Bridge, Charles River, Boston, Massachusetts.
(b)Enforcement Periods. This rule is enforceable from 12:01 a.m. on February 1, 2020, to 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2023.
(c)Definitions. As used in this section:
(1)Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, petty officer, or any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston, 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 this regulation.
(2)Official patrol vessels means any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP Boston to enforce this section.
(d)Regulations. When this safety zone is enforced, the following regulations, along with those contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply:
(1) No person or vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone without the permission of the COTP Boston or the COTP's designated representatives. However, any person or vessel permitted to enter the safety zone must comply with the directions and orders of the COTP Boston or the COTP's designated representatives.
(2) To obtain permission required by this regulation, individuals may reach the COTP Boston or a COTP-designated representative via Channel 16 (VHF-FM) or 617-223-5757 (Sector Boston Command Center).
(3)Penalties. Those who violate this section are subject to the penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 .

33 C.F.R. §165.T01-0606

85 FR 5136, 2/1/2020, through 12/31/2023

Effective Date Note: By USCG-2019-0606, 85 FR 5136, Jan. 29, 2020, § 165.T01-0606 was added, effective Feb. 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2023.