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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Description. The Big Foot Tension Leg Platform (TLP) construction site is in the deepwater area of the Gulf of Mexico at Walker Ridge 29. The Big Foot TLP construction site outermost points are located at:
NW Corner 26–56–18.85 N, 090–31–26.44 W
NE Corner 26–56–18.85 N, 090–30–53.06 W
SE Corner 26–55–46.76 N, 090–30–53.06 W
SW Corner 26–55–46.76 N, 090–31–26.44 W,
and the area within 500 meters of the construction site's outermost points, is a safety zone.
(b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:
(1) An attending vessel;
(2) A vessel authorized by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District or a designated representative.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.147.861 Interim Big Foot TLP Construction Site safety zone - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-147-861/
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