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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Description. The Auger Tension Leg Platform (Auger TLP) is located at position 27° 32′ 45.4″ N, 92° 26′ 35.09″ W with two supply boat mooring buoys at positions 27° 32′ 38.1″ N, 92° 26′ 04.8″ W (East Buoy) and 27° 32′ 58.14″ N, 92° 27′ 04.92″ W (West Buoy). The area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) from each point on the structure's outer edge and an area within 500 meters (1640.4 feet) of each of the supply boat mooring buoys is a safety zone.
(b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except:
(1) an attending vessel;
(2) A vessel under 100 feet in length overall not engaged in towing or fishing; or
(3) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.147.813 Auger Tension Leg Platform safety zone - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-147-813/
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