Federal Register, Volume 64 Issue 135 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 135 (Thursday, July 15, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 38166-38172]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17906]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 110

[CGD11-99-008]
RIN 2115-AA98

Anchorage Regulation; Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbors, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rule making.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to revise the anchorage ground
regulations for Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors. The proposed
regulations have been reorganized to improve readability and to update
references to other sections of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Additionally, construction activity in the port complex has resulted in
the creation of landfills in some areas currently designated as
anchorages. This proposal eliminates or reconfigures these anchorages
to conform with changes in the geography of the harbors. Finally, the
Coast Guard proposes additional notification and operating requirements
on some vessels which are necessary to ensure the safety of the port
complex.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 13, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Commanding Officer, USCG Marine
Safety Office, Los Angeles-Long Beach, 165 N. Pico Ave., Long Beach, CA
90802. The comments and other materials referenced in this notice will
be available for inspection and copying at the Marine Safety Office.
Normal office hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except holidays. Comments may also be hand delivered to this
address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Rob Coller, Chief,
Waterways Management Division, Marine Safety Office, Los Angeles-Long
Beach, telephone (562) 980-4426.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

Interested persons are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting written views, data or arguments to the office
listed under ADDRESSES in this preamble. Persons submitting comments
should include their names and addresses, identify the docket number
for the regulations (CGD11-99-008), the specific section of the
proposal which their comments apply, and give reasons for each comment.
The regulations may be changed in light of the comments received.
All comments received before the expiration of the comment period will
be considered before final action is taken on this proposal. No public
hearing is planned, however, one may be held if written requests for a
hearing are received and it is determined that the opportunity to make
oral presentations will aid in the rule making process.

Background and Purpose

The Coast Guard proposes to revise the anchorage ground
regulations, 33 CFR 110.214, for Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors.
The proposed regulations are designed to simplify the current
regulations, reconfigure the anchorages with respect to changed
geographic conditions and the current chart datum, and incorporate
appropriate safety standards where necessary to ensure safe navigation.

Discussion of Proposed Regulations

The current regulation, may be confusing because they mix
information of an advisory nature with mandatory regulatory
requirements and it is difficult to determine which activities can be
performed in various anchorages. Currently, many requirements are
listed in paragraph (a), which describes the physical layout of the
anchorages, instead of paragraph (b), which contains the general
regulations. The proposed regulations are rewritten so that paragraph
(a) discusses general requirements relating to all anchorages in this
section, including those activities which require Captain of the Port
(COTP) permits under the various regulations enforced by the COTP.
Proposed paragraph (b) describes only the physical location of each
anchorage; the designation of ``non-anchorage'' areas has been
eliminated because the general requirement that vessels may not anchor
anywhere outside of designated anchorage areas makes the designation of
``non-anchorage'' areas redundant and confusing. Proposed paragraph (c)
describes specific requirements applicable to individual anchorages,
and has been placed in table format. Proposed paragraph (d) describes
explosives anchorage requirements.
The proposed regulations eliminate or reconfigure several
anchorages to reflect completed and ongoing construction of new
faciltieis in the port complex.
Existing commercial anchorage area ``A'' will be eliminated by the
proposed regulations. As part of the Port of Los Angeles Pier 400
expansion project, this existing anchorage has been replaced by a
shallow water habitat area, which is unsuitable as a commercial vessel
anchorage. A new commercial anchorage area ``A'' will be established
within a portion of the existing commercial anchorage ``C''.
Existing commercial anchorages ``B'' and ``C'' are also affected by
the Pier 400 construction project. The Pier 400 facility will occupy
much of these existing anchorage areas, eliminating entirely those
portions of these anchorages within the Port of Los Angeles boundaries.
Proposed anchorage area ``B'' will be located entirely within the
southwestern portion of the Port of Long Beach, replacing existing
anchorage ``C'' and naval anchorage ``J''. Naval anchorage ``J'' will
be eliminated. Anchorage ``C'' will move from its present location to a
new location in the northeast portion of the Port of Long Beach.
Existing commercial anchorage ``D'' and naval anchorage ``K'' will
be consolidated into a new commercial anchorage ``D''.
Although naval anchorages ``J'' and ``K'' will be eliminated
(becoming part of the reconfigured ``B'' and ``D'' commercial
anchorages, respectively), the Department of Defense will retain
priority for using the eastern portion of proposed anchorage ``D''.
The boundary of anchorage ``E'' is being adjusted as a result of a
breakwater constructed in the Port of Long Beach adjacent to Pier J.
This breakwater reduced the area suitable for anchoring as it extends
into existing anchorage ``E'' and if left unchanged would make it
difficult for vessels to enter or depart the Pier J facility when
vessels were anchored there. Accordingly, proposed anchorage ``E'' is
being modified to allow vessels an unobstructed passage when entering
or departing the terminal at Pier J. Anchorage Area ``E'' is also being
subdivided with the western portion of existing anchorage ``E''
retaining this designation and the eastern portion of anchorage ``E''
being slightly re-configured and renamed as Anchorage ``C''.
The northern boundary of General Anchorage ``N'' has been adjusted
due to the establishment of boating slips in the northern portion of
the anchorage. These boating slips provide the opportunity to moor to a
dock instead of anchoring.
General Anchorage Area ``O'' will be eliminated by the proposed
regulations. This area is being filled and is not currently used as an
anchorage.
Boundaries for the explosives anchorage and existing anchorages
``F'' and ``G'' will not change. Finally, this rulemaking does not
affect anchorage Area ``A-2'' which is established as a special
anchorage area described in 33 CFR 110.100.
Although several anchorages are being eliminated or reconfigured by
the proposed regulations, a sufficient number of anchorages are
believed available to meet the both current and anticipated future
needs of the port complex. Importantly, the construction of terminals
and/or landfills in U.S.

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navigable waters was the subject of a separate permit process
administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed
anchorage areas are designed to most effectively meet the demands of
vessels desiring to anchor within Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors.
Finally, certain outdated practices and procedures have been
eliminated or changed and new procedures to better ensure the safety of
navigation and the protection of the environment have been added. The
regulations also conform to the current definitions of explosives,
cargoes of particular hazard and certain dangerous cargoes which have
been revised in other sections of 33 CFR. Requirements to obtain
permits for certain activities such as the handling or carriage of
explosives, and extended anchorage stays are all explicitly detailed.
Watchkeeping and other general requirements pertinent to commercial
vessels at anchorage are set forth in section (a). Additionally, some
activities such as bunkering and lightering are permissible only in
specified anchorage locations and are prohibited in others. These are
outlined in section (c) which discusses requirements and procedures
which vary from anchorage to anchorage.

Regulatory Evaluation

This proposal is not a significant regulatory action under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and does not require and assessment of
potential costs and benefits under section 6 (a)(3) of that order. It
has been exempted from review by the Office of Management and Budget
under that order. It is not significant under the Department of
Transportation Regulatory Policies and Procedures (DOT) (44 FR 11040,
February 26, 1979). The Cost Guard expects the impact of this rule to
be so minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10e of
the regulatory policies and procedures of DOT is unnecessary.
The proposed regulation only make substantive changes in anchorage
designations to conform with the changed geography of the harbor and to
best make use of available water. Some of the proposed designated
procedures reflect various additions to, and changes in, existing
regulatory requirement; however, they are all proposed in the interest
of safe navigation and protection of the port complex, and most of the
mariners affected already practice these procedures as a matter of
prudent seamanship.

Small Entities

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), the
Coast Guard must consider whether this proposal will have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. ``Small
entities'' may include small businesses and not-for-profit
organizations that are not dominate in their respective fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with populations less than 50,000. For the
same reasons set forth in the Regulatory Evaluation, the Coast Guard
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposal, if adopted, is not
expected to have a significant economic impact on any substantial
number of entities, regardless of their size.

Assistance for Small Entities

In accordance with section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), the Coast Guard
wants to assist small entities in understanding this proposed rule so
that they can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in
the rule making process. If your small business or organization is
affected by this rule and you have questions concerning its provisions
or options for compliance, please contact LT Rob Coller, Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Los Angeles-Long Beach, at the address listed in
ADDRESSES.

Collection of Information

This rule contains no collection of information requirements under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Federalism

This proposal has been analyzed in accordance with the principles
and criteria contained in Executive Order 12612, and it has been
determined that the proposed rule making does not have sufficient
federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism
Assessment.

Environmental Assessment

The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this
proposed rule and concluded that under section 2.B.2 of Commandant
Instruction M16475.1C, Figure 2-1, paragraph (34) (f), it will have no
significant environmental impact and it is categorically excluded from
further environmental documentation. No new anchorage areas are being
established, and existing anchorages are merely being reconfigured or
eliminated. A Categorical Exclusion Determination and Environmental
Analysis Checklist have been completed and are available in the
rulemaking docket.

Unfunded Mandates

Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), the
Coast Guard must consider whether this proposed rule will result in an
annual expenditure by state, local, and tribal governments, in the
aggregate of $100 million (adjusted annually for inflation). If so, the
Act requires that a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives be
considered, and that from those alternatives, the least costly, most
cost-effective, or least burdensome alternative that achieves the
objective of the rule be selected.
No state, local or tribal government entities will be affected by
this rule, so this rule will not result in annual or aggregate costs of
$100 million or more. Therefore, the Coast Guard is exempt from any
further regulatory requirements under the Unfunded Mandates Act.

Other Executive Orders on the Regulatory Process

In addition to the statutes and Executive Orders already addressed
in this preamble, the Coast Guard considered the following executive
orders in developing this rule and reached the following conclusions:
E.O. 12630, Governmental Actions and Interference with
Constitutionally Protected Property Rights. This Rule will not effect a
taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under
this Order.
E.O. 12875, Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership. This Rule
will not impose, on any State, local, or tribal government, a mandate
that is not required by statute and that is not funded by the Federal
government.
E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This Rule meets applicable
standards in section 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of this Order to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
E.O. 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks
and Safety Risks. This Rule is not an economically significant rule and
does not concern an environmental risk to safety disproportionately
affecting children.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110

Anchorage grounds.

Proposed Regulation

For the reasons set out in the preamble, Coast Guard proposes to
amend Subpart B of Part 110, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, as
follows:

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PART 110--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as
follows:

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, and
2071; 49 CFR 1.46; and, 33 CFR 1.05-1(g).

2. Section 110.214 is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 110.214 Los Angeles, and Long Beach Harbors, California.

(a) General Regulations.
(1) Anchorage Assignment. (i) Unless otherwise directed by the
Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach, the pilot stations for the
Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles will assign the use of
commercial anchorages within their jurisdictions (Long Beach and Los
Angeles Harbors respectively). All anchorages outside (seaward) of the
federal breakwater will be assigned by the Los Angeles-Long Beach
Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS). The master, pilot, or person
in charge of a vessel must notify the appropriate pilot station (for
anchorages inside the federal breakwater) or the VTIS (for anchorages
outside the federal breakwater) of their intention to anchor, upon
anchoring, and at least fifteen minutes prior to departing an
anchorage. All anchorage assignments will be made as described in this
part unless modified by the Captain of the Port.
(ii) Radio communications for port entities governing anchorages
are as follows: Los Angeles-Long Beach Vessel Traffic Information
Service, call sign ``LA-Long Beach Traffic,'' Channel 14 VHF-FM; Los
Angeles Port Pilots, Channel 73 VHF-FM; Long Beach Port Pilots, Channel
74 VHF-FM.
(iii) The exact boundary separating the Port of Long Beach from the
Port of Los Angeles is published in local Port Tariffs. For purposes of
this rule, Long Beach waters are those east, and Los Angeles waters are
those west, of the following locations:
(A) Inner Harbor: The Henry Ford (Badger Avenue) Bridge.
(B) Middle Harbor: The Pier 400 Transportation Corridor.
(C) Outer Harbor: The western boundary of Commercial Anchorage B.
(2) Required approvals, permits and notifications.
(i) No vessel may anchor anywhere within Los Angeles or Long Beach
harbors for more than 10 consecutive days unless an extended anchorage
permit is obtained from the captain of the Port. In determining whether
an extended anchorage permit will be granted, consideration will be
given, but not necessarily limited to: the current and anticipated
demands for anchorage space within the harbor, the duration requested,
the condition of the vessel, and the reason for the request.
(ii) No vessel while carrying, loading, or unloading diversion 1.1
or 1.2 materials as defined in 49 CFR 173.50, or Cargoes of Particular
Hazard (COPH) as defined in 33 CFR 126.10, or Certain Dangerous Cargoes
(CDC) as defined in 33 CFR 160.203, may anchor without first obtaining
a permit issued by the Captain of the Port.
(iii) Vessels requiring use of an explosives anchorage should
contact the Captain of the Port at least 24 hours prior to the
anticipated need for the explosives anchorage to allow for proper
activation of that anchorage.
(iv) Except with the prior approval of the Captain of the Port, or,
in the case of an emergency, with approval of the Captain of the Port
immediately subsequent to anchoring, no commercial vessel greater than
1600 gross tons may anchor in Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor unless it
maintains the capability to get underway within 30 minutes. Any vessel
unable to meet this requirement must immediately notify the Captain of
the Port and make arrangements for an adequate number of tugs to
respond to the vessel within 30 minutes notice.
(v) In anchorages where lightering is authorized, the Captain of
the Port must be notified at least 4 hours in advance of a vessel
conducting lightering operations (see 33 CFR 156.118).
(3) Other General Requirements.
(i) When at anchor, all commercial vessels greater than 1600 gross
tons shall, at all times, have a licensed deck officer on watch and
maintain a continuous radio listening watch unless subject to one of
the exemptions in paragraph 3(i)(a) through 3(i)(c). The radio watch
must be on CH-13 VHF-FM when anchored inside the federal breakwater,
and on CH-14 VHF-FM or on CH-16 VHF-FM when anchored outside the
federal breakwater, except for unmanned barges; vessels which have less
than 100 gallons of oil or fuel onboard regardless of how the fuel is
carried; and other vessels receiving advance approval from the Captain
of the Port.
(ii) When sustained wind speeds exceed 40 knots, all anchored
commercial vessels greater than 1600 gross tons shall ensure their
propulsion plant is placed in immediate standby and a second anchor is
made ready to let go. Vessels unable to comply with this requirement
must immediately notify the Captain of the Port. In such case, the
Captain of the Port may require the vessel to have one or more tugs
standing by to render immediate assistance.
(4) Prohibitions. Within Los Angeles Harbor, Long Beach Harbor, and
the Los Angeles-Long Beach Precautionary Area, except for emergency
reasons, or with the prior approval of the Captain of the Port, vessels
are prohibited from anchoring outside of designated anchorage areas. In
the event a vessel anchors outside a designated anchorage area for
emergency reasons, the master, pilot, or person in charge of the vessel
shall:
(i) position the vessel so as to minimize the danger to other
vessels and facilities;
(ii) immediately notify the Captain of the Port by the most
expeditious means of the vessel's location and the reason(s) for the
emergency anchoring; and
(iii) move the vessel as soon as the emergency condition prompting
anchoring outside a designated area abates, or as soon as ordered to
move by the Captain of the Port, whichever occurs sooner.
(5) Exemption from rules. The Captain of the Port may, upon
request, or whenever he/she deems appropriate, authorize a deviation
from any rule in this section.
(b) The anchorage grounds. Locations of anchorage grounds are as
described in this section. Specific requirements for individual
anchorages are contained in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section. All
coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.
(1) Commercial Anchorage A (Los Angeles Harbor). A circular area
with a radius of 400 yards (approximately 366 meters), centered in
position 33 deg.-43'-19.2''N, 118 deg.-14'-18.5''W.
(2) Commercial Anchorage B (Long Beach Harbor).
An area enclosed by a line joining the following coordinates:

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Thence west to 33 deg.-43'-26.1''N 118 deg.-12'-22.7''W
Thence west/southwest to 33 deg.-42'-58.9''N 118 deg.-13'-53.0''W
Thence north/northwest to 33 deg.-44'-15.3''N 118 deg.-14'-26.6''W
Thence northeast to 33 deg.-44'-25.1''N 118 deg.-14'-15.6''W
Thence southeast to 33 deg.-44'-22.8''N 118 deg.-13'-51.0''W
Thence east/northeast to the beginning point.
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(3) Commercial Anchorage C (Long Beach Harbor).
An area enclosed by a line joining the following coordinates:

(4) Commercial Anchorage D (Long Beach Harbor).
An area enclosed by a line beginning near the east end of the Long
Beach Breakwater and joining the following coordinates:

(5) Commercial Anchorage E (Long Beach Harbor).
An area enclosed by a line joining the following coordinates:

(6) Commercial Anchorage F (outside of Long Beach Breakwater).
The waters southeast of the Long Beach Breakwater bounded by a line
connecting the following coordinates:

(7) Commercial Anchorage G (outside of the Middle Breakwater).
The waters south of the Middle Breakwater bounded by a line
connecting the following coordinates:

(8) General Anchorage N (Los Angeles Harbor).
The waters near Cabrillo Beach shoreward of a line connecting the
following coordinates:

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(9) General Anchorage P (Long Beach Harbor).
The waters within an area beginning at Alamitos Bay West Jetty
Light ``1'' and connecting the following coordinates:

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Latitude Longitude
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Beginning point 33 deg.-44'-14.5''N 118 deg.-07'-19.2''W
Thence northwest to 33 deg.-44'-20.6''N 118 deg.-07'-31.7''W
Thence northwest 33 deg.-45'-06.5''N 118 deg.-09'-34.0''W
Thence along the eastern shoreline of 33 deg.-45'-13.5''N 118 deg.-09'-34.0''W
Island White to the lighted marker at
Thence northwest to 33 deg.-45'-37.1''N 118 deg.-10'-38.5''W
Thence north/northwest to 33 deg.-45'-49.4''N 118 deg.-10'-38.8''W
And thence east/southeast along the Long Beach shoreline and the Alamitos Bay West Jetty to the beginning point.
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(10) General Anchorage Q (Long Beach Harbor/Alamitos Bay/Anaheim
Bay).
The waters within an area described as follows:

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Latitude Longitude
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Beginning point 33 deg.-44'-36.0''N 118 deg.-08'-13.0''W
Thence east/southeast to 33 deg.-44'-20.6''N 118 deg.-07'-31.7''W
Thence along a line described as an arc, 33 deg.-44'-12.5''N 118 deg.-07'-16.5''W
radius of 460 meters (approximately 1509
feet) centered on
33 deg.-44'-04.8''N 118 deg.-07'-1.0''W
Thence northwest to 33 deg.-44'-11.1''N 118 deg.-07'-13.0''W
Thence north/northeast to 33 deg.-44'-24.0''N 118 deg.-07'-04.1''W
Thence east/southeast to 33 deg.-44'-22.5''N 118 deg.-06'-57.0''W
Thence along the shoreline of Seal Beach 33 deg.-43'-39.1''N 118 deg.-06'-06.8''W
and Anaheim Bay W. Jetty to
Thence west/southwest to 33 deg.-43'-27.8''N 118 deg.-07'-39.9''W
Thence northwest to 33 deg.-43'-38.4''N 118 deg.-07'-48.2''W
Thence west to 33 deg.-43'-38.4''N 118 deg.-08'-12.9''W
and thence north to the beginning point.
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(11) Explosives Anchorage (Long Beach Harbor).
A circular area with a radius of 1,909 yards (1,745 meters),
centered in position 33 deg.43'37.0'' N, 118 deg.09'05.3'' W.
(c) Individual anchorage requirements:
(1) Table 110.214(c) lists anchorage grounds, identifies the
purpose of each anchorage, and contains specific regulations applicable
to certain anchorages. Requirements for the explosives anchorage are
contained in paragraph (d) of this section.
(2) The geographic boundaries of each anchorage are contained in
paragraph (b) of this section.

Table 110.214(c)
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Anchorage General location Purpose Specific regulations
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A....................... Los Angeles Harbor.......... Commercial................. Note a.
B....................... Long Beach Harbor........... ......do................... Do.
C....................... ......do.................... ......do................... Notes a,g.
D....................... ......do.................... Comm'l and Naval........... Notes a,b,g.
E....................... ......do.................... Commercial................. Notes c.
F....................... Outside Breakwater.......... ......do................... Notes c,g.
G....................... ......do.................... ......do................... Notes c,d.
N....................... Los Angeles Harbor.......... Small Craft................ Note e.
P....................... Long Beach Harbor........... ......do................... Note f.
Q....................... ......do.................... ......do................... Notes c,g.
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Notes: a. Bunkering and lightering are permitted.
b. West of 118 deg.-09'-48'' W priority for use of the anchorage will be given to commercial vessels over 244
meters (approximately 800 feet). East of 118 deg.-09'-48'' W priority for use of the anchorage will be given
to Naval and Public vessels, vessels under Department of Defense charter, and vessels requiring use of the
explosives anchorage.
c. Bunkering and lightering are prohibited.
d. This anchorage is within a Regulated navigation area and additional requirements apply as set forth in 33 CFR
165.1109(e).
e. This anchorage is controlled by the Los Angeles Port Police. Anchoring, mooring and recreational boating
activities conforming to applicable City of Los Angeles ordinances and regulations are allowed in this
anchorage.
f. This anchorage is controlled by the Long Beach Harbor Master. Anchoring, mooring and recreational boating
activities conforming to applicable City of Long Beach ordinances and regulations are allowed in this
anchorage.
g. When the explosives anchorage is activated portions of this anchorage lie within the explosives anchorage and
the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section apply.

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(d) Explosives Anchorage (Long Beach Harbor):
(1) Priority for use of this anchorage shall be given to vessels
carrying, loading, or unloading division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or 1.4
(explosive) materials as defined in 49 CFR 173.50, or Cargoes of
Particular Hazard (COPH) as defined in 33 CFR 126.10, or Certain
Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) as defined in 33 CFR 160.203.
(2) Vessels requiring the use of this anchorage shall notify the
Captain of the Port at least 24 hours in advance of their intentions
including the estimated times of arrival, departure, net explosive
weight, and whether the vessel will be loading or unloading. Vessels
may not use this anchorage without first obtaining a permit issued by
the Captain of the Port.
(3) No vessel containing more than 680 metric tons (approximately
749 tons) of net explosive weight (NEW) may anchor in this anchorage;
(4) Bunkering and lightering operations are permitted in the
explosives anchorage, except that vessels engaged in the loading or
unloading of explosives shall not simultaneously conduct bunkering or
lightering operations.
(5) Each anchored vessel loading, unloading or laden with
explosives, must display a red flag of at least 1.2 square meters
(approximately 16 square feet) in size by day, and at night the flag
must be illuminated by spotlight;
(6) When a vessel displaying the red flag occupies the explosives
anchorage, no other vessel may anchor within the Explosives Anchorage.

Note: When the explosives anchorage is activated, portions of
Anchorages ``C'', ``D'', ``F'' and ``Q'' are encompassed by the
explosives anchorage.

Dated: June 18, 1999.
T.H. Collins,
Vice Admiral, USCG, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
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