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165.165.T11-0511—Safety Zone; Missouri River from the border between Montana and North Dakota.

(a) Location. The following area is a temporary safety zone: Waters of the Missouri River from the border between Montana and North Dakota at 104.05 degrees west longitude to the confluence with the Mississippi River at 90.11 degrees West longitude and extending the entire width of the river.

(b) Effective date. From June 2, 2011 through August 30, 2011, unless terminated earlier.

(c) Periods of enforcement. This rule will be enforced during dangerous flooding conditions occurring between 12:01 a.m. CDT June 2, 2011 and 11:59 p.m. CDT August 30, 2011. The Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River will inform the public through broadcast notice to mariners and/or marine safety information bulletins when enforcement is implemented and of any changes to safety zone. Vessels within the safety zone will be allowed to safely exit the area upon enforcement of this safety zone.

(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart C, operation in this zone is restricted unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative.

(2) Vessels requiring entry into or passage through the Safety Zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River, or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or by telephone at 314-269-2332.

(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or their designated representative. Designated Captain of the Port representatives include United States Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Effective Date Note: By USCG-2011-0511, 76 FR 37649, June 28, 2011, temporary § 165.T11-0511 was added, effective from June 28, 2011 until 11:59 p.m. CDT Aug. 30, 2011.

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