CFR

165.159—Safety Zone: New York Air Show at Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY.

(a) Location. The following waters of the Atlantic Ocean off of Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY are designated a safety zone: Beginning at a point on land located in Jones Beach State Park at approximate position 40°35′06″ N, 073°32′37″ W, then running east along the shoreline of Jones Beach State Park to approximate position 40°35′49″ N, 073°28′47″ W; then running south to a position in the Atlantic Ocean off of Jones Beach at approximate position 40°35′05″ N, 073°28′34″ W; then running west to approximate position 40°34′23″ N, 073°32′23″ W; then running north to the point of origin. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.

(b) Definitions. The following definition applies to this section: Designated On-scene Patrol Personnel, means any commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard operating Coast Guard vessels who have been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound.

(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound or designated on-scene patrol personnel.

(2) All persons and vessels must comply with the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or designated on-scene patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local, State, and Federal law enforcement vessels.

(3) Upon being hailed by siren, radio, flashing light or other means from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or other vessel with on-scene patrol personnel aboard, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed.

(4) Persons and vessels desiring to enter the regulated area may request permission to enter from the designated on scene patrol personnel by contacting them on VHF-16 or by a request to the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound via phone at (203) 468-4401.

(d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced annually on the Thursday through Sunday before Memorial Day in May. Notification of the enforcement of the safety zone will be made via marine broadcasts and local notice to mariners.

Code of Federal Regulations

[USCG-2010-0138, 75 FR 59967, Sept. 29, 2010]

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