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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.165.779 Regulated Navigation Area;  Holiday Events;  Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Regulated area. The regulated navigation area encompasses all waters of Biscayne Bay between Julia Tuttle and Turkey Point contained within the following points:  Beginning at Point 1 in position 25°48'43” N, 80°08'29” W;  thence south to Point 2 in position 25°29'07” N, 80°10'44” W;  thence southwest to Point 3 in position 25°25'51” N, 80°12'00” W;  thence west to Point 4 in position 25°25'51” N, 80°19'42” W;  thence north to Point 5 in position 25°29'10” N, 80°20'58” W;  thence north to Point 6 in position 25°37'35” N, 80°18'28” W;  thence northeast to Point 7 in position 25°48'44” N, 80°11'17” W;  thence back to origin. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.

(b) Definitions.

(1) The term “designated representative” means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Miami in the enforcement of the regulated area.

(2) The term “Columbus Day” means the federally recognized holiday occurring annually on the second Monday in October.

(c) Regulations. All vessels within the regulated area are required to transit at no more than 15 knots, are subject to control by the Coast Guard, and must follow the instructions of designated representatives.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be in enforced annually on Columbus Day weekend, starting at noon on the Saturday before Columbus Day through 2 a.m. on Monday (the Columbus Day holiday);  from 9 p.m. December 31st until 2 a.m. January 1st;  and from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. on the night Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled in Downtown Miami and Key Biscayne.

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