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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.334.1470 Caribbean Sea and Vieques Sound, in vicinity of Eastern Vieques;  bombing and gunnery target area

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

(a) The danger zone. From Punta Conejo on the south coast of Vieques at latitude 18°06′30″, longitude 65°22′33″;  thence to latitude 18°03′00″, longitude 65°21′00″;  thence to latitude 18°03′00″, longitude 65°15′30″;  thence to latitude 18°11′30″, longitude 65°14′30″;  thence to latitude 18°12′00″, longitude 65°20′00″;  and thence to Cabellos Colorados on the north coast of Vieques at latitude 18°09′49″, longitude 65°23′27″.

(b) Regulations.

(1) It will be open to navigation at all times except when firing is being conducted. At such times, no persons or surface vessels, except those patrolling the area, shall enter or remain within the danger area. Prior to conducting each firing or dropping of ordnance the danger area will be patrolled to insure that no watercraft are within the danger area. Any watercraft in the vicinity will be warned that practice firing is about to take place and advised to vacate the area.

(2) The regulations will be enforced by the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Caribbean, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, and such agencies and subordinate commands as he/she may designate.

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

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