[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3014-3015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-1034]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0015]


Security Zone; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port 
Zone Puget Sound, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Blair Waterway security zone 
in

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Commencement Bay, WA from 12:01 a.m. on January 6, 2011, through 11:59 
p.m. on January 29, 2011. This action is necessary for the security of 
Department of Defense assets and military cargo during loading and off-
loading operations taking place within the Blair Waterway, Commencement 
Bay, WA. During periods of enforcement, no person or vessel operator 
may enter the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the 
Port, Puget Sound or Designated Representative.

DATES: The security zone described in 33 CFR 165.1321 (c)(1) will be 
enforced from 12:01 a.m. on January 6, 2011, through 11:59 p.m. on 
January 29, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call or e-mail LTJG Ashley M. Wanzer, Waterways Management Division, 
Sector Puget Sound, Coast Guard; telephone 206-217-6175, e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Blair 
Waterway security zone in Commencement Bay, WA for protection of 
military cargo in 33 CFR 165.1321 from 12:01 a.m. on January 6, 2011, 
through 11:59 p.m. on January 29, 2011. A discussion of these 
regulations can be found in the preamble of a final rule published 
December 10, 2004 (69 FR 71709).
    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1321, vessel operators may not 
enter the following security zone described in Sec.  165.1321(c)(1): 
All waters enclosed by a line connecting the following points: 
47[deg]16'57'' N, 122[deg]24'39'' W, which is approximately the 
beginning of Pier No. 23 (also known as the Army pier); then 
northwesterly to 47[deg]17'05'' N, 122[deg]24'52'' W, which is the end 
of the Pier No. 23 (Army pier); then southwesterly to 47[deg]16'42'' N, 
122[deg]25'18'' W, which is the approximate location of a private buoy 
on the end of the sewage outfall; then southeasterly to 47[deg]16'33'' 
N, 122[deg]25'04'' W, which is approximately the northwestern end of 
Pier No. 5; then northeasterly to the northwestern end of Pier No. 1; 
then southeasterly along the shoreline of the Blair Waterway to the 
Blair Waterway turning basin; then along the shoreline around the Blair 
Waterway turning basin; then northwesterly along the shoreline of the 
Blair Waterway to the Commencement Bay Directional Light (light list 
number 17159); then northeasterly along the shoreline to the point of 
origin. [Datum: NAD 1983].
    All vessel operators must obtain permission from the COTP or 
Designated Representative to enter, move within, or exit the security 
zone during periods of enforcement. To obtain permission to transit the 
zone vessel operators can contact the on-scene patrol craft on VHF 
Channel 16/13 or VST Puget Sound on VHF Channel 14. Operators of 
vessels 20 meters or greater in length should seek permission from the 
COTP or a Designated Representative at least 4 hours in advance. 
Operators of vessels less than 20 meters in length should seek 
permission at least 1 hour in advance.
    Any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer may enforce 
the rules of this section. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other 
Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this 
regulation. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the 
security zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain 
of the Port or Designated Representative. All vessels shall be operated 
at a minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.
    This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1321 and 5 
U.S.C. 552(a).
    If the COTP determines that the regulated area need not be enforced 
for the full duration stated in this notice, he may use a Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners to temporarily grant general permission to enter 
this zone during breaks between loading and off-loading operations.
    Upon notice of temporary periods of suspension of enforcement by 
the Captain of the Port Puget Sound, all persons and vessels are 
authorized to enter, transit, and exit this security zone until the 
zone is reestablished and subject to enforcement.

    Dated: January 5, 2011.
Scott J. Ferguson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2011-1034 Filed 1-18-11; 8:45 am]
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