[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 40 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10708-10713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4745]


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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: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is revising the anchorage ground regulations 
for Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors. The 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 previously designated as anchorages. This proposal 
eliminates or reconfigures these anchorages to conform to changes in 
the geography of the harbors. Finally, the Coast Guard is imposing 
additional notification and operating requirements on some vessels in 
order to ensure the safety of the port complex.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This final rule is effective on March 30, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Documents as indicated in this preamble are available for 
inspection and copying at Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, Los 
Angeles-Long Beach, 165 N. Pico Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802. Normal 
office hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except holidays.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory History

    On July 15, 1999, the Coast Guard published a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (NPRM) for this regulation in the Federal Register (64 FR 
38166). The comment period ended on September 13, 1999. The Coast Guard 
received no comments on the proposal. A public hearing was not 
requested and no hearing was held.

Background and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is modifying the anchorage regulations for Los 
Angeles-Long Beach Harbors in 33 CFR 110.214. The regulations 
reconfigure the anchorages to accommodate changed geographic conditions 
and incorporate appropriate safety standards where necessary to ensure 
safe navigation.
    The 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. 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. Paragraph (c) describes specific 
requirements applicable to individual anchorages, and has been placed 
in table format. Paragraph (d) describes explosives anchorage 
requirements.
    The regulations eliminate or reconfigure several anchorages to 
reflect completed and ongoing construction of new facilities in the 
port complex.
    Existing commercial anchorage area ``A'' is eliminated by the 
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'' is established within a portion of 
the former commercial anchorage ``C''.
    Former commercial anchorages ``B'' and ``C'' are also affected by 
the Pier 400 construction project. The Pier 400 facility will occupy 
much of these former anchorage areas, eliminating entirely those 
portions of these anchorages within the Port of Los Angeles boundaries. 
New anchorage area ``B'' is located entirely within the southwestern 
portion of the Port of Long Beach, replacing former anchorage ``C'' and 
naval anchorage ``J''. Naval anchorage ``J'' is eliminated. Anchorage 
``C'' is moved from its present location to a new location in the 
northeast portion of the Port of Long Beach.
    Former commercial anchorage ``D'' and naval anchorage ``K'' are 
consolidated into a new commercial anchorage ``D''.
    Although naval anchorages ``J'' and ``K'' are 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 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, anchorage ``E'' is modified 
to allow vessels an unobstructed passage when entering or departing the 
terminal at Pier J. Anchorage area ``E'' is also subdivided with the 
western portion of existing anchorage ``E'' retaining this designation 
and the eastern portion of anchorage ``E'' is slightly re-configured 
and renamed as Anchorage ``C''.
    The northern boundary of General Anchorage ``N'' is adjusted due to 
the

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establishment of small vessel slips in the northern portion of the 
anchorage. These slips provide the opportunity to moor to a dock 
instead of anchoring.
    General Anchorage Area ``O'' is eliminated by the 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 as described in 33 CFR 110.100.
    Although several anchorages are eliminated or reconfigured by the 
regulations, a sufficient number of anchorages are believed available 
to meet both current and anticipated future needs of the port complex. 
Importantly, the construction of terminals and/or landfills in U.S. 
navigable waters was the subject of a separate permit process 
administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These 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 are eliminated 
or changed and new procedures to better ensure the safety of navigation 
and the protection of the environment are 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.

Discussion of Comments

    No comments were received.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This regulation is not a significant regulatory action under 
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 and does not require an 
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 
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation 
(DOT) (44 FR 11040, February 26, 1979). The Coast Guard expects the 
economic impact of this proposal to be so minimal that a full 
Regulatory Evaluation under paragraph 10(e) of the regulatory policies 
and procedures of Department of Transportation is unnecessary.
    This regulation makes substantive changes in anchorage designations 
to conform to the changed geography of the harbor and to best make use 
of available water. Some of the designated procedures reflect various 
additions to, and changes in, existing regulatory requirements; 
however, they are all implemented 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 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., the Coast Guard must consider whether 
this regulation would have significant impact on a substantial number 
of small entities. ``Small entities'' include small businesses, not-
for-profit organizations that are not dominant in their fields, and 
governmental jurisdictions with populations less than 50,000. For the 
reasons set forth in the Regulatory Evaluation, the Coast Guard 
certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

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 rule so that they 
can better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the 
rulemaking 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 Lieutenant Rob Coller at the 
address listed in ADDRESSES above.

Collection of Information

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

Federalism

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132 and have 
determined that this rule does not have implications for federalism 
under that Order.

Environment

    The Coast Guard has considered the environmental impact of this 
regulation and concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraph 34(f) of 
Commandant Instruction M16475.1C, it will have no significant 
environmental impact and it is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation. A Categorical Exclusion Determination and 
Environmental Analysis Checklist will be available for inspection and 
copying in the docket to be maintained at the address listed in 
ADDRESSES.

Unfunded Mandates

    Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), the 
Coast Guard must consider whether this 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.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise 
have taking implications under E.O. 12630, Governmental Actions and 
Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This Rule meets applicable standards in section 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of 
E.O. 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, eliminate 
ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under 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 health or risk to safety that may disproportionately affect 
children.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

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Regulation

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

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 division 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 this paragraph. 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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                                    Latitude              Longitude
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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

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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
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'-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

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                                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        33 deg.-45'-13.5"N   118 deg.-09'-34.0"W
 shoreline of 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:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    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             33 deg.-44'-12.5"N   118 deg.-07'-16.5"W
 described as an arc, radius
 of 460 meters
 (approximately 1509 feet)
 centered on................
To..........................    33 deg.-44'-04.8"N   118 deg.-07'-01.0"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      33 deg.-43'-39.1"N   118 deg.-06'-06.8"W
 of Seal Beach 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...................  Commercial & Naval.........  Notes a, b, g.
E..................................  ......do...................  Commercial.................  Note 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.

    (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.

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    (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: January 3, 2000.
Thomas H. Collins,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
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