Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.165.T01–0447 Safety Zone;  Beals Island Bridge Demolition, Moosabec Reach, Jonesport, ME

(1) Designated Representative. A “Designated Representative” is any Coast Guard Commissioned, Warrant or Petty Officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England (COTP), 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. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.

(1) This safety zone is effective from August 17, 2020 to October 31, 2020 but will only be enforced when bridge blasting operations are in progress.

(2) The Coast Guard will utilize marine broadcasts and local notice to mariners to notify the public of the time and duration that the safety zone will be enforced. Violations of this safety zone may be reported to the COTP or the Designated Representative via VHF channel 16 or (207) 741–5465 (Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Command Center).

(1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23, as well as the following regulations, apply.

(2) No person or vessel is allowed within the safety zones unless authorized by the cognizant Captain of the Port or their Designated Representative.

(3) During periods of enforcement, all persons and vessels must comply with all orders and directions from the COTP or a COTP's designated representative.

(4) During periods of enforcement, upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel must proceed as directed.