[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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Beginning point                            33 deg.-44'-37.0''N                 118 deg.-13'-00.0''W
Thence south/southeast to                  33 deg.-44'-12.0''N                 118 deg.-12'-36.2''W
Thence southeast to                        33 deg.-43'-38.2''N                 118 deg.-11'-36.9''W
Thence southwest to                        33 deg.-43'-26.1''N                 118 deg.-11'-47.2''W

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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:

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                                                           Latitude                        Longitude
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Beginning point                            33 deg.-44'-20.0''N                 118 deg.-08'-26.2''W
Thence west to                             33 deg.-44'-23.5''N                 118 deg.-09'-32.6''W
Thence north to                            33 deg.-44'-52.8''N                 118 deg.-09'-33.2''W
Thence southeast to                        33 deg.-44'-25.2''N                 118 deg.-08'-26.2''W
Thence south to the beginning point.
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    (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:

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                                                           Latitude                        Longitude
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Beginning point                            33 deg.-43'-27.2''N                 118 deg.-08'-12.6''W
Thence west to                             33 deg.-43'-27.2''N                 118 deg.-10'-46.5''W
Thence north to                            33 deg.-43'-51.0''N                 118 deg.-10'-46.5''W
Thence northeast to                        33 deg.-44'-18.5''N                 118 deg.-10'-27.2''W
Thence east to                             33 deg.-44'-18.5''N                 118 deg.-08'-12.6''W
Thence south to the beginning point.
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    (5) Commercial Anchorage E (Long Beach Harbor).
    An area enclosed by a line joining the following coordinates:

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                                                           Latitude                        Longitude
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Beginning point                            33 deg.-44'-55.3''N                 118 deg.-09'-40.2''W
Thence southwest to                        33 deg.-44'-18.5''N                 118 deg.-09'-56.8''W
Thence west to                             33 deg.-44'-18.5''N                 118 deg.-10'-27.2''W
Thence northwest to                        33 deg.-44'-27.6''N                 118 deg.-10'-41.0''W
Thence west/northwest to                   33 deg.-44 deg.-29.0''N             118 deg.-10'-57.4''W
Thence north/northwest to                  33 deg.-45'-06.4''N                 118 deg.-11'-09.5''W
Thence northeast to                        33 deg.-45'-15.2''N                 118 deg.-10'-46.1''W
Thence southeast to the beginning point.
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    (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:

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                                                           Latitude                        Longitude
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Beginning point                            33 deg.-43'-05.1''N                 118 deg.-07'-59.0''W
Thence west to                             33 deg.-43'-05.1''N                 118 deg.-10'-36.5''W
Thence south/southeast to                  33 deg.-40'-23.0''N                 118 deg.-08'-35.3''W
Thence east to                             33 deg.-40'-23.0''N                 118 deg.-06'-03.0''W
And thence north/northwest to the beginning point.
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    (7) Commercial Anchorage G (outside of the Middle Breakwater).
    The waters south of the Middle Breakwater bounded by a line 
connecting the following coordinates:

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                                                           Latitude                        Longitude
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Beginning point                            33 deg.-43'-05.4''N                 118 deg.-11'-18.0''W
Thence west to                             33 deg.-43'-05.4''N                 118 deg.-12'-18.7''W
Thence west/southwest to                   33 deg.-42'-25.9''N                 118 deg.-14'-19.2''W
Thence southeast to                        33 deg.-41'-40.3''N                 118 deg.-13'-05.2''W
Thence east/northeast to                   33 deg.-42'-08.8''N                 118 deg.-11'-36.8''W
And thence north/northeast to the beginning point.
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    (8) General Anchorage N (Los Angeles Harbor).
    The waters near Cabrillo Beach shoreward of a line connecting the 
following coordinates:

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                                                           Latitude                        Longitude
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                                           33 deg.-42'-55.9''N                 118 deg.-16'-44.4''W
                                           33 deg.-42'-26.8''N                 118 deg.-16'-33.9''W
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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.
[FR Doc. 99-17906 Filed 7-14-99; 8:45 am]
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