[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 25, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14328-14332]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6982]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[COTP Tampa 03-006]
RIN 1625-AA00


Security Zones; Tampa Bay, Port of Tampa, Port of Saint 
Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old Port Tampa, Big Bend, Weedon 
Island, and Crystal River, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing security zones in Tampa Bay, 
Port of Tampa, Port of Saint Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old 
Port Tampa, Big Bend, Weedon Island, and Crystal River, Florida. These 
zones are needed to ensure public safety and security in the greater 
Tampa Bay area. Entry into these zones would be prohibited unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, or their designated 
representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from March 7, 2003 through June 30, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as 
documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, 
are part of docket [COTP Tampa 03-006] and are available for inspection 
or copying at Marine Safety Office Tampa, 155 Columbia Drive, Tampa, 
Florida 33606-3598 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR David McClellan, Coast Guard 
Marine Safety Office Tampa, at (813) 228-2189 extension 102.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Regulatory Information

    We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this 
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good 
cause exists for not publishing an NPRM. Publishing an NPRM and 
delaying the effective date of this rule would be contrary to the 
public interest since immediate action is needed to continue to protect 
the public, ports and waterways of the United States. The Coast Guard 
will issue a broadcast notice to mariners and place Coast Guard vessels 
in the vicinity of these zones to advise mariners of the restriction.
    For the same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard 
finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 
30 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard will 
issue a broadcast notice to mariners to advise mariners of the 
restriction. The Coast Guard will publish a NPRM proposing a permanent 
rule for security zones in these same locations and requesting public 
comment.

Background and Purpose

    The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, killed thousands of 
people and heightened the need for development of various security 
measures throughout the seaports of the United States, particularly 
those vessels and facilities which are frequented by foreign nationals 
and are of interest to national security. Following these attacks by 
well-trained and clandestine terrorists, national security and 
intelligence officials have warned that future terrorists attacks are 
likely. The Captain of the Port of Tampa has determined that these 
security zones are necessary to protect the public, ports, and 
waterways of the United States from potential subversive acts.
    These security zones are similar to the existing temporary security 
zones established for vessels, waterfront facilities and bridges that 
will soon expire. The following seven existing temporary final rules 
were published in the Federal Register:
    Security Zone for Crystal River, FL (66 FR 62940, December 4, 
2001). This temporary rule created a fixed security zone around the 
Florida Power Crystal

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River nuclear power plant located at the end of the Florida Power 
Corporation Channel and the Demory Gap Channel, Crystal River, Florida.
    Security Zone for Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa, FL (66 FR 65838, 
December 21, 2001). This temporary rule created temporary fixed 
security zones 100 feet around all bridge supports and rocky 
outcroppings at the base of the supports for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge 
in Tampa Bay.
    Security Zone Tampa, FL (67 FR 8196, February 22, 2002). This 
temporary rule created security zones 100 yards around moored vessels 
carrying or transferring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous 
Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and ``B'' flammable liquid cargo.
    Security Zone Cruise Ships Tampa, FL (67 FR 10618, March 8, 2002). 
This temporary rule created security zones 100 yards around cruise 
ships moored in the Port of Tampa.
    Security Zone St. Petersburg Harbor, FL (67 FR 36098, May 23, 
2002). This temporary rule established fixed security zones 100 feet 
around seawalls, moorings, and vessels at Coast Guard and waterfront 
facilities and moorings in St. Petersburg Harbor, FL.
    Security Zone, Port of Tampa, Tampa, FL (67 FR 40861; June 14, 
2002). This temporary zone created a security zone 50 yards from the 
shore or seawall and encompassing all piers around facilities in the 
following locations: Port Sutton, East Bay, Hooker's Point, Sparkman 
Channel, Ybor Channel and portions of Garrison Channel. Also, Port 
Sutton Channel is closed.
    Security Zones Tampa Bay and Crystal River, FL (67 FR 42483, June 
24, 2002). This temporary rule established 10 security zones in Tampa 
Bay, Tampa, Florida, and Crystal River, Florida until October 31, 2002.
    On October 30, 2002, the Captain of the Port issued a temporary 
final rule [COTP TAMPA-02-131] continuing security zones in these areas 
until 11:59 p.m. February 28, 2003. And on January 10, 2003, the COTP 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking for permanent security zones 
in these and other areas (68 FR 7093). The comment period on that 
proposed rule is open until April 14, 2003.

Discussion of Rule

    This temporary rule establishes security zones in areas covered by 
past temporary rules to ensure consistent security of facilities, 
vessels, and infrastructure throughout the Tampa Captain of the Port 
Zone. There are changes, however, from previous security zones:
    The coordinates of the security zone for Crystal River, FL have 
been changed because the original coordinates did not accurately match 
the intended security zone.
    The scope of the security zone around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, 
Tampa, FL, has been reduced to allow for fishing in portions of the 
zone. The zone extends from pier 88 to 135 and out 100 feet from bridge 
supports or rocky outcroppings at the base of the bridge.
    The security zones for moored vessels carrying or transferring 
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade 
``A'' and ``B'' flammable liquid cargo requires any vessel transiting 
within 200 yards of moored vessels carrying or transferring Liquefied 
Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and 
``B'' cargo must proceed through the area at the minimum speed 
necessary to maintain safe navigation. These security zones exclude 
entry within 100 yards of tank vessels carrying the specified cargoes 
moored in Port Tampa.
    The security zones around moored cruise ships in Tampa, FL have 
been expanded to include moored cruise ships in Port Manatee and Port 
Saint Petersburg. Additionally, the Coast Guard intends to change this 
security zone by adding that any vessel transiting within 200 yards of 
a moored cruise ship must proceed through the area at the minimum speed 
necessary to maintain safe navigation. These security zones exclude 
entry within 100 yards of moored cruise ships in Port Tampa, located in 
Ybor Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, and East Bay, ships in Port Manatee, 
or Saint Petersburg Harbor (Bayboro Harbor).
    The security zone in St. Petersburg Harbor, FL has been extended 
from 100 feet from seawalls, moorings, and moored vessels to 50 yards 
to be the same as other security zones in the bay protecting similar 
infrastructure. The security zone has also been expanded on its 
northern boundary to the west to include Port of Saint Petersburg 
Cruise Ship Terminal. The coordinates of the security zone for St. 
Petersburg Harbor, FL have also been corrected because the original 
coordinates did not accurately match the intended security zone. This 
zone covers north and south Coast Guard moorings and facilities and 
Saint Peterburg Cruise Ship Terminals.
    The 50 yard zones around piers and facilities in Port Tampa, Port 
Sutton, East Bay, Hooker's Point, Hillsborough Bay Cut ``C'', Sparkman 
Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, and Ybor Channel have been extended to 
include northern reaches of Ybor Channel and Cruise Terminals 3 and 6. 
The coordinates of the security zone have also been changed because the 
original coordinates did not accurately match the intended security 
zone.
    The security zone around moving cruise ships, Tampa, FL, has been 
expanded to 200 yards, allowing vessels to transit the outer 100 yards 
of the zone but requiring transiting vessels to proceed at minimum 
speed to maintain safe navigation. This change matches safety zone 
requirements for moored cruise ships. These zones will be in place from 
the ``T'' Sea Buoy to berth on an inbound transit and from berth to the 
``T'' Sea Buoy on outbound transits.
    A new security zone has been created restricting entrance to the 
immediate area surrounding the LPG facility and the pier at 
Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL. The security zone commences at position 
27[deg]53.32' N, 082[deg]32.05' W and extends north to 27[deg]53.36' N, 
082[deg]32.05' W encompassing all waters east and south of this line in 
Rattlesnake, Tampa, Florida.
    A new security zone has been created restricting entrance to the 
channel servicing the petroleum facilities and piers at Old Port Tampa, 
FL. The security zone is bounded by the following points: 27[deg]51.62' 
N, 082[deg]33.14' W east to 27[deg]51.71' N, 082[deg]32.5' W north to 
27[deg]51.76' N, 082[deg]32.5' W west to 27[deg]51.73' N, 
082[deg]33.16' W and south to 27[deg]51.62' N, 082[deg]33.14' W closing 
off the Old Port Tampa channel.
    A new security zone has been created restricting access to the Big 
Bend Power Facility. The security zone extends 50 yards from the shore 
or seawall and from all piers around facilities. The security zone is 
bounded by the following points: 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W then 
east and south along the shore and pile to 27[deg]47.63' N, 
082[deg]24.70' W then north along the shore to 27[deg]48.17' N, 
082[deg]24.70' W then north and west along a straight line to 
27[deg]48.12' N, 082[deg]24.88' W, then south along the shore and pile 
to 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W closing off the entrance to the 
Big Bend Power Facility.
    A new security zone has been created restricting access to the 
Power Facility at Weedon Island. The security zone extends 50 yards 
from the shore or seawall and from all piers around facilities. The 
security zone is bounded by the following points: 27[deg]51.52' N, 
082[deg]35.82' W then north and east along the shore to 27[deg]51.54' 
N, 082[deg]35.78' W then north to 27[deg]51.68' N, 082[deg]35.78' W 
then north to 27[deg]51.75' N, 082[deg]35.78' W closing off entrance to 
the canal then north to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]35.82' W then east 
along the shore to 27[deg]51.89' N,

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082[deg]36.10' W then east to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]36.14' W closing 
off entrance to the canal.

Regulatory Evaluation

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section 
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does 
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not 
reviewed it under that Order. It is not ``significant'' under the 
regulatory policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland 
Security.
    We expect the economic impact of this rule to be so minimal that a 
full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary because there is ample room 
for vessels to navigate around the security zones and the Captain of 
the Port may allow vessels to enter the zones, on a case-by-case basis 
with the express permission of the Captain of the Port of Tampa or 
their designated representative.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have 
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities'' 
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are 
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, 
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule 
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities because the majority of the zones are limited in size 
and leave ample room for vessels to navigate around the zones. The 
zones will not significantly impact commuter and passenger vessel 
traffic patterns, and vessels may be allowed to enter the zones, on a 
case-by-case basis, with the express permission of the Captain of the 
Port of Tampa or their designated representative.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have 
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see 
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what 
degree this rule would economically effect it.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small 
entities in understanding this rule so that they can better evaluate 
its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the rule 
would effect your small business, organization, or governmental 
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or 
options for compliance, please contact the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for assistance in understanding this rule. 
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees 
who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with Federal regulations 
to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman 
and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The 
Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's 
responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by 
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).

Collection of Information

    This rule would call for no new collection of information under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local 
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial 
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under 
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for 
federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any 
one year. Although this rule would not result in such an expenditure, 
we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

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

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) 
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation, 
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection 
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule 
is not an economically significant rule and would not create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might 
disproportionately effect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, 
because it would not have a substantial direct effect on one or more 
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and 
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities 
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. We invite your 
comments on how this rule might impact tribal governments, even if that 
impact may not constitute a ``tribal implication'' under the Order.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Effect Energy Supply, 
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant 
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy. It has not been designated by the Administrator of the 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

Environment

    We have considered the environmental impact of this rule and 
concluded that, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of Commandant 
Instruction M16475.lD, this rule is categorically excluded from further 
environmental documentation. A ``Categorical Exclusion Determination'' 
is available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record 
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.


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    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes 
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

    1. The authority citation for part 165 is revised to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g), 
6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.

    2. Add Sec.  165.T07-006 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-006  Security Zones; Tampa Bay, Port of Tampa, Port of 
Saint Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old Port Tampa, Big Bend, 
Weedon Island, and Crystal River, Florida.

    (a) Location. The following areas, denoted by coordinates fixed 
using the North American Datum of 1983 (World Geodetic System 1984), 
are security zones:
    (1) Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL. All waters, from surface to bottom, in 
Old Tampa Bay east and south of a line commencing at position 
27[deg]53.32' N, 08[deg]32.05' W north to 27[deg]53.36' N, 
082[deg]32.05' W.
    (2) Old Port Tampa, Tampa, FL. All waters, from surface to bottom, 
in Old Tampa Bay encompassed by a line connecting the following points: 
27[deg]51.62' N, 082[deg]33.14' W east to 27[deg]51.71' N, 
082[deg]32.5' W north to 27[deg]51.76' N, 082[deg]32.5' W west to 
27[deg]51.73' N, 082[deg]33.16' W and south to 27[deg]51.62' N, 
082[deg]33.14' W, closing off the Old Port Tampa channel.
    (3) Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa, FL. All waters in Tampa Bay, 
from surface to bottom, 100-foot around all bridge supports, dolphins 
and rocky outcroppings bounded on the northern side of the bridge at 
pier 135, (24 N), 27[deg]37.85' N, 082[deg]39.78' W, running south 
under the bridge to pier 88, (24 S) 27[deg]36.59' N, 082[deg]38.86' W. 
Visual identification of the zone can be defined as to the areas to the 
north and south where the bridge structure begins a distinct vertical 
rise.
    (4) Vessels Carrying Hazardous Cargo, Tampa, FL. All waters, from 
surface to bottom, 200 yards around vessels moored in Tampa Bay 
carrying or transferring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Anhydrous 
Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and ``B'' flammable liquid cargo. Any 
vessel transiting within the outer 100 yards of the zone for moored 
vessels carrying or transferring Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), 
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and/or grade ``A'' and ``B'' cargo may operate 
unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port or his designee 
but must proceed through the area at the minimum speed necessary to 
maintain safe navigation. No vessel may enter the inner 100-yard 
portion of the security zone closest to the vessel.
    (5) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Tampa, Port Sutton and 
East Bay. All waters, from surface to bottom, extending 50 yards from 
the shore, seawall and piers around facilities in Port Sutton and East 
Bay within the Port of Tampa encompassed by a line connecting the 
following points: 27[deg]54.15' N, 082[deg]26.11' W, east northeast to 
27[deg]54.19' N, 082[deg]26.00' W, then northeast to 27[deg]54.37' N, 
082[deg]25.72' W, then northerly to 27[deg]54.48' N, 082[deg]25.70' W, 
then northeast and closing off waters east of a line between 
27[deg]54.52' N, 082[deg]25.57' W, and 27[deg]54.57' N, 082[deg]25.53' 
W then northeasterly and terminating at point 27[deg]55.27` N, 
082[deg]25.17' W, closing off all of Port Sutton Channel.
    (6) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Tampa, East Bay and 
the eastern side of Hooker's Point. All waters, from surface to bottom, 
extending 50 yards from the shore, seawall and piers around facilities 
on East Bay and on the East Bay Channel within the Port of Tampa 
encompassed by a line connecting the following points: 27[deg]56.05' N, 
082[deg]25.95' W, southwesterly to 27[deg]56.00' N, 082[deg]26.07' W, 
then southerly to 27[deg]55.83' N, 082[deg]26.07' W, then southeasterly 
to 27[deg]55.55' N, 082[deg]25.75' W, then south to 27[deg]54.75' N, 
082[deg]25.75' W, then southwesterly and terminating at point 
27[deg]54.57' N, 082[deg]25.86' W.
    (7) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Tampa, on the western 
side of Hooker's Point. All waters, from surface to bottom, extending 
50 yards from the shore, seawall and piers around facilities on 
Hillsborough Bay Cut ``D'' Channel, Sparkman Channel, Ybor Turning 
Basin, and Ybor Channel within the Port of Tampa encompassed by a line 
connecting the following points: 27[deg]54.74' N, 082[deg]26.47' W, 
northwest to 27[deg]55.25' N, 082[deg]26.73' W, then north-northwest to 
27[deg]55.60' N, 082[deg]26.80' W, then north-northeast to 
27[deg]56.00' N, 082[deg]26.75' W, then northeast 27[deg]56.58' N, 
082[deg]26.53' W, and north to 27[deg]57.29' N, 082[deg]26.51' W, west 
to 27[deg]57.29' N, 082[deg]26.61' W, then southerly to 27[deg]56.65' 
N, 082[deg]26.63' W, southwesterly to 27[deg]56.58' N, 082[deg]26.69' 
W, then southwesterly and terminating at 27[deg]56.53' N, 
082[deg]26.90' W.
    (8) Piers, Seawalls, and Facilities, Port of Manatee. All waters, 
from surface to bottom, within the Port of Manatee extending 50 yards 
from the shore, seawall and piers around facilities. This security zone 
encompasses all piers and seawalls of the cruise terminal berths 9 and 
10 in Port Manatee, Florida beginning at 27[deg]38.00' N, 
082[deg]33.81' W continuing east to 27[deg]38.00' N, 082[deg]33.53' W.
    (9) Moving Cruise Ships in the Port of Tampa, Port of Saint 
Petersburg, and Port Manatee, Florida. All waters, from surface to 
bottom, extending 200 yards around all cruise ships entering or 
departing Port of Tampa, Port of Saint Petersburg, or Port Manatee, 
Florida. These temporary security zones are activated on the inbound 
transit when a cruise ship passes the Tampa Lighted Whistle Buoy ``T'', 
located at 27[deg]35.35' N, 083[deg]00.71' W and terminate when the 
vessel is moored at a cruise ship terminal. The security zones are 
activated on the outbound transit when a cruise ship gets underway from 
a terminal and terminates when the cruise ship passes the Tampa Lighted 
Whistle Buoy ``T'', located at 27[deg]35.35' N, 083[deg]00.71' W. Any 
vessel transiting within the outer 100 yards of the zone for a cruise 
ship may operate unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port 
or his designee but must proceed through the area at the minimum speed 
necessary to maintain safe navigation. No vessel may enter the inner 
100-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel.
    (10) Moored Cruise Ships in the Port of Tampa, Port of Saint 
Petersburg, and Port Manatee, Florida. All waters, from surface to 
bottom, extending 200 yards around moored cruise ships in the Ports of 
Tampa, Saint Petersburg, or Port Manatee, Florida. Any vessel 
transiting within the outer 100 yards of the zone of moored cruise 
ships may operate unless otherwise directed by the Captain of the Port 
or his designee but must proceed through the area at the minimum speed 
necessary to maintain safe navigation. No vessel may enter the inner 
100-yard portion of the security zone closest to the vessel.
    (11) Saint Petersburg Harbor, FL. All waters, from surface to 
bottom, extending 50 yards from the seawall and around all moorings and 
vessels in Saint Petersburg Harbor (Bayboro Harbor), commencing on the 
north side of the channel at dayboard ``10'' in approximate position 
27[deg]45.56' N, 082[deg]37.55' W, and westward along the seawall to 
the end of the cruise terminal in approximate position 27[deg]45.72' N, 
082[deg]37.97' W. The zone will also include the Coast Guard south 
moorings in Saint Petersburg Harbor. The zone will extend 50 yards 
around the piers commencing from approximate position 27[deg]45.51' N, 
082[deg]37.99' W to 27[deg]45.52' N, 082[deg]37.57' W. The southern 
boundary of the zone is shoreward of a

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line between the entrance to Salt Creek easterly to Green Daybeacon 11 
(LLN 2500).
    (12) Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant. All waters, from surface to 
bottom, around the Florida Power Crystal River nuclear power plant 
located at the end of the Florida Power Corporation Channel, Crystal 
River, Florida, encompassed by a line connecting the following points: 
28[deg]56.87' N, 082[deg]45.17' W (Northwest corner), 28[deg]57.37' N, 
082[deg]41.92' W (Northeast corner), 28[deg]56.81' N, 082[deg]45.17' W 
(Southwest corner), and 28[deg]57.32' N, 082[deg]41.92' W (Southeast 
corner).
    (13) Crystal River Demory Gap Channel. All waters, from surface to 
bottom, in the Demory Gap Channel in Crystal River, Florida, 
encompassed by a line connecting the following points: 28[deg]57.61' N, 
082[deg]43.42' W (Northwest corner), 28[deg]57.53' N, 082[deg]41.88' W 
(Northeast corner), 28[deg]57.60' N, 082[deg]43.42' W (Southwest 
corner), 28[deg]57.51' N, 082[deg]41.88' W (Southeast corner).
    (14) Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Florida. All waters of Tampa Bay, from 
surface to bottom, extending 50 yards from the shore, seawalls and 
piers around the Big Bend Power Facility, encompassed by a line 
connecting the following points: 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W then 
east and south along the shore and pile to 27[deg]47.63' N, 
082[deg]24.70' W then north along the shore to 27[deg]48.17' N, 
082[deg]24.70' W then north and west along a straight line to 
27[deg]48.12' N, 082[deg]24.88' W then south along the shore and pile 
to 27[deg]47.85' N, 082[deg]25.02' W, closing off entrance to the Big 
Bend Power Facility.
    (15) Weedon Island, Tampa Bay, Florida. All waters of Tampa Bay, 
from surface to bottom, extending 50 yards from the shore, seawall and 
piers around the Power Facility at Weedon Island encompassed by a line 
connecting the following points: 27[deg]51.52' N, 082[deg]35.82' W then 
north and east along the shore to 27[deg]51.54' N, 082[deg]35.78' W 
then north to 27[deg]51.68' N, 082[deg]35.78' W then north to 
27[deg]51.75' N, 082[deg]35.78' W closing off entrance to the canal 
then north to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]35.82' W then east along the 
shore to 27[deg]51.89' N, 082[deg]36.10' W then east to 27[deg]51.89' 
N, 082[deg]36.14' W closing off entrance to the canal.
    (b) Regulations. (1) Entry into or remaining within these zones is 
prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, 
Tampa, Florida or their designated representative.
    (2) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone may 
contact the Captain of the Port at telephone number 813-228-2189/91 or 
on VHF channel 16 to seek permission to transit the area. If permission 
is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions 
of the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.
    (c) Definition. As used in this section, ``cruise ship'' means a 
vessel required to comply with Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations 
Part 120.
    (d) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 50 U.S.C. 191, the 
authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226.

    Dated: March 7, 2003.
James M. Farley,
Captain, Coast Guard, Captain of The Port, Tampa, Florida.
[FR Doc. 03-6982 Filed 3-24-03; 8:45 am]
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