(a) Location.
The safety zone will include the area within 600 feet of the fireworks barge in approximate position 32°46′03″ N, 117°13′11″ W.
(b) Enforcement period.
This section will only be enforced from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on evenings with a fireworks show. Fireworks shows are currently scheduled for the following dates in 2011: April 2, 9, 16 and 23, May 28, 29 and 30, June 4 and 5, 11 and 12, nightly from June 16 through August 21, August 26, 27, and 28, September 3, 4, and 5, November 18, December 9 and 31. If this schedule changes the Coast Guard will announce that fact via Broadcast Notice to Mariners no less than 24 hours before the event. If the event concludes prior to the scheduled termination time, the Captain of the Port will cease enforcement of this safety zone and will announce that fact via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(c) Definitions.
The following definition applies to this section: designated representative means any commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, or federal law enforcement vessels who have been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port.
(d) Regulations.
(1)
In accordance with general regulations in 33 CFR Part 165, Subpart C, entry into, transit through or anchoring within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port of San Diego or his designated representative.
(2)
Mariners requesting permission to transit through the safety zone may request authorization to do so from the Sector San Diego Command Center. The Command Center may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16.
(3)
All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or his designated representative.
(4)
Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
(5)
The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state, or local agencies.
Code of Federal Regulations
Effective Date Note:
By USCG-2011-0201, 76 FR 22814, April 25, 2011, temporary § 165.T11-405 was added, effective from Apr. 25, 2011 through Dec. 31, 2011.