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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.334.1300 Blying Sound area, Gulf of Alaska, Alaska;  air-to-air gunnery practice area, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force

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

(a) The danger zone. A rhomboidal area beginning at latitude 59°51′30″ N., longitude 148°42′00″ W.;  thence to latitude 59°22′30″ N., longitude 147°00′00″ W.;  thence to latitude 58°52′00″ N., longitude 148°03′00″ W.;  thence to latitude 59°20′00″ N., longitude 149°45′00″ W., and thence to point of beginning.

(b) The regulations.

(1) 20–mm. cannon will be fired at towed targets in the air. One firing mission will be conducted every 2 weeks during daylight hours only and weather permitting.

(2) The fact that practice firing is to take place over the designated area shall be advertised to the public 7 days in advance through the usual media for the dissemination of such information. Notice to the U.S. Coast Guard and NOTAM shall be issued at least 48 hours before firing is to be conducted on the range. Information as to the dates, time, and characteristics of the firing shall be advertised in advance of each session of firing.

(3) Prior to conducting each practice firing, the danger zone shall be patrolled by aircraft to note the location of all vessels within the area. The practice firing exercise shall be conducted in the portion of the danger zone not occupied by surface craft.

(4) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commander, Alaskan Air Command, U.S. Air Force, Anchorage, Alaska, or such agencies as he may designate.

(Authority:  Sec. 7, 40 Stat. 266;  33 U.S.C. 1)

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