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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.165.T01–0575 Safety Zone;  Boston Harbor's Improvement Dredging Project, Boston, MA

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

<Text of section added by 83 FR 45573, effective Sept. 10, 2018 through Aug. 31, 2023.>

(a) Location. The following areas are safety zones:  All navigable waters from surface to bottom, within a 100–yard radius centered on any vessel, barge or dredging equipment while actively engaged in dredging operations, drilling, or blasting. All navigable waters from surface to bottom, within a 500–yard radius centered on the blasting worksite while setting up for blasting, during blasting, and in the immediate aftermath.

(b) 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.

(c) Enforcement periods. This section is enforceable 24 hours a day through August 31, 2023. When enforced as deemed necessary by the COTP Boston, vessels will be prohibited from entering this safety zone unless granted permission from the COTP Boston or the COTP's designated representative.

(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) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by radio, siren, flashing lights, or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed.

(e) Penalties. Those who violate this section are subject to the penalties set forth in 46 U.S.C. 123270036.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.165.T01–0575 Safety Zone;  Boston Harbor's Improvement Dredging Project, Boston, MA - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-165-t01-0575/

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