7 November 2001 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: November 7, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 216)] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [COTP Prince William Sound 01-004] RIN 2115-AA97 Security Zone; Port Valdez, AK AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for Port Valdez, Alaska. The security zone encompasses the waters of Port Valdez north and east of Middle Rock, excluding the waters within the Alyeska Marine Terminal security zone. This security zone is necessary to protect the facilities and vessels transiting within Port Valdez from damage or injury from sabotage, destruction or other subversive acts. Vessels may not anchor, lay to or otherwise loiter in this security zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska. DATES: This regulation is effective from 6 p.m. September 15, 2001 through June 1, 2002. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket [COTP Prince William Sound 01-004] and are available for inspection or copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, PO Box 486, Valdez, Alaska 99686, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT V.J. Kammer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Valdez, Alaska, (907) 835-7229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Snip boilerplate] List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety measures, Vessels, Waterways. [[Page 56212]] For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues 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, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46. 2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T17-004 is added to read as follows: Sec. 165.T17-004 Security zone; Port Valdez. (a) Location. The following is a security zone: All waters of Port Valdez, Alaska north and east of a line drawn 307 degrees True and 127 degrees True from Middle Rock (61 deg.04.7' N, 146 deg.39.3' W), excluding the waters within the Alyeska Marine Terminal security zone defined in Sec. 165.T17-003 of this part. This security zone is necessary to protect the facilities and vessels transiting within Port Valdez from damage or injury from sabotage, destruction or other subversive acts. (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6 p.m. September 15, 2001 through June 1, 2002. (c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 49 CFR 1.46, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226. (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations governing security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. (2) Tank vessels directly transiting to the Alyeska Marine Terminal (terminal) engaged in the movement of oil from the terminal or fuel to the terminal and vessels used to provide assistance or support to the tank vessels directly transiting to the terminal, or to the terminal itself, and that have reported their movements to the Vessel Traffic Service may operate as necessary to ensure safe passage of tank vessels to and from the terminal. (3) Other Vessels may transit to and from Valdez Narrows directly to and from the port facilities of the city of Valdez, Alaska. These Vessels are required to transit using the waters of Port Valdez north of 61 deg.06.8' N latitude when east of 146 deg.32' W longitude. (4) No person or vessel may anchor, lay to or otherwise loiter in this Security Zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska. (5) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a vessel displaying a U.S. Coast Guard ensign by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state agencies may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section and other applicable laws. Dated: September 15, 2001. P.M. Coleman, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska. [FR Doc. 01-27873 Filed 11-6-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-U ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [COTP Prince William Sound 01-003] RIN 2115-AA97 Security Zone; Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal Complex, Valdez, Alaska AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone around the Trans-Alaska Pipeline (TAPS) Valdez Terminal Complex in Valdez, Alaska. The boundaries of the zone encompass all waters approximately one mile north and east and two miles west of all terminal berths. This security zone is necessary to protect the TAPS terminal and TAPS tank vessels from damage or injury from sabotage, destruction or other subversive acts. Entry into this security zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska. DATES: This regulation is effective from 6 p.m. September 15, 2001 through June 1, 2002. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket [COTP Prince William Sound 01-003] and are available for inspection or copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, PO Box 486, Valdez, Alaska 99686, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT V.J. Kammer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Valdez, Alaska, (907) 835-7229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Snip boilerplate] List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety measures, Vessels, Waterways. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues 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, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46. 2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T17-003 is added to read as follows: Sec. 165.T17-003 Security zone; Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal Complex, Valdez, Alaska. (a) Location. The following is a security zone: all waters encompassed by a line beginning on the southern shoreline of Port Valdez at 61 deg.04.8' N, 146 deg.29.4' W; thence northerly to 61 deg.06.5' N, 146 deg.29.4' W; thence west to 61 deg.06.5' N, 146 deg.19.7' W; thence south to 61 deg.05.0' N, 146 deg.19.7' W; thence east along the shoreline and including the area 2000 yards inland along the shoreline to the starting point at 61 deg.04.8' N, 146 deg.29.4' W. These boundaries encompass approximately one mile north and east and two miles west of all terminal berths. This security zone is necessary to protect the TAPS terminal and TAPS vessels from damage or injury from sabotage, destruction or other subversive acts. (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6 p.m. September 15, 2001 through June 1, 2002. (c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 49 CFR 1.46, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226. (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations governing security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. (2) Tank vessels transiting directly to the TAPS terminal complex, engaged in the movement of oil from the terminal [[Page 56214]] or fuel to the terminal, and vessels used to provide assistance or support to the tank vessels directly transiting to the terminal, or to the terminal itself, and that have reported their movements to the Vessel Traffic Service may operate as necessary to ensure safe passage of tank vessels to and from the terminal. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a vessel displaying a U.S. Coast Guard ensign by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state agencies may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section and other applicable laws. Dated: September 11, 2001. P.M. Coleman, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska. [FR Doc. 01-27874 Filed 11-6-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-U ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [COTP Prince William Sound 01-005] RIN 2115-AA97 Security Zones; Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone, Alaska AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary security zones of 200 yards around all tank vessels greater than 20,000 deadweight tons (DWT) in the Captain of the Port Zone, Prince William Sound, Alaska. These vessel-centered security zones are needed to [[Page 56209]] protect tank vessels from damage or injury from sabotage, destruction or other subversive acts. Entry into these security zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska, however, tank vessel escort, line handling, and pilot vessels are authorized to enter these moving security zones to carryout their functions associated with the movement of tank vessels to and from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal Complex. DATES: This regulation is effective from 6 p.m. September 15, 2001 through June 1, 2002. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket [COTP Prince William Sound 01-005] and are available for inspection or copying at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, PO Box 486, Valdez, Alaska 99686, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT V. J. Kammer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, PO Box 486, Valdez, Alaska 99686, (907) 835-7229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Snip boilerplate] List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety measures, Vessels, Waterways. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues 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, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46. 2. A new temporary Sec. 165.T17-005 is added to read as follows: Sec. 165.T17-005 Security zones; Captain of the Port Zone, Prince William Sound, Alaska. (a) Location. The following are security zones: all waters within 200 yards of any tank vessel greater than 20,000 deadweight tons (DWT) while in the Prince William Sound Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone. The Prince William Sound COTP Zone encompasses all waters area within the boundary which starts at Cape Puget at 148 deg.26' W. longitude, 59 deg.56.06' N. latitude, and proceeds northerly to 61 deg.30' N. latitude; thence easterly to the United States-Canadian boundary; thence southerly along the United States-Canadian boundary to 60 deg.18.7' N, latitude; thence southwesterly to the sea at 60 deg.01.3' N, latitude, 142 deg.00' W, longitude; thence southerly along 142 deg.00' W, longitude to the outermost boundary of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) (as defined in Sec. 2.05-35 of this chapter); thence along the outermost boundary of the EEZ to 148 deg.26' N, longitude; thence northerly along 148 deg.26' W, longitude, to the place of origin at Cape Puget at 59 deg.56.06' N, latitude. These security zones are necessary to protect tank vessels transiting within the Prince William Sound COTP Zone from damage or injury from sabotage, destruction or other subversive acts. (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6 p.m. September 15, 2001 through June 1, 2002. (c) Authority. In addition to 33 U.S.C. 1231 and 49 CFR 1.46, the authority for this section includes 33 U.S.C. 1226. (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations governing security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply. (2) Tank vessel escort tugs, line handling tugs, and pilot vessels are authorized entry into the moving security zone to carryout their functions associated with the movement of tank vessels to and from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Valdez Terminal complex. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and the designated on-scene patrol personnel. These personnel comprise commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a vessel displaying a U.S. Coast Guard ensign by siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Coast Guard Auxiliary and local or state agencies may be present to inform vessel operators of the requirements of this section and other applicable laws. Dated: September 23, 2001. P.M. Coleman, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound, Alaska. [FR Doc. 01-27876 Filed 11-6-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [COTP Western Alaska-01-008] RIN 2115-AA97 Safety Zone; Gulf of Alaska, southeast of Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, AK AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the Gulf of Alaska, southeast of Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, Alaska. The zone is needed to protect the safety of persons and vessels operating in the vicinity of the safety zone during a rocket launch from the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation, Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island facility. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District, and the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Western Alaska, or his on-scene representative. The intended effect of the proposed safety zone is to ensure the safety of human life and property during the rocket launch. DATES: This temporary final rule is effective from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each day starting November 9, 2001 through November 14, 2001, and then from 5 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. each day starting November 15, 2001 through November 21, 2001. 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 Western Alaska-01-008 and are available for inspection or copying at Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Anchorage, 510 ``L'' Street, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99501 between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Diane Kalina, Marine Safety Office Anchorage, at (907) 271-6700. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Snip boilerplate] List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues 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, 160.5; 49 CFR 1.46. 2. Add temporary Sec. 165.T17-008 to read as follows: Sec. 165.T17-008 Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation, Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, AK: Safety Zones. (a) Description. This safety zone includes an area in the Gulf of Alaska, southeast of Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, Alaska. Specifically, the zone includes the waters of the Gulf of Alaska that are within the area bounded by a line drawn from a point located at 57 deg.26'53" North, 152 deg.22'14" West, then south to a point located at 57 deg.24'42" North, 152 deg.23'18" West, then southeast to a point located at 57 deg.11'32" North, 152 deg.05'35" West, then northeast to a point located at 57 deg.18'45" North, 151 deg.53'47" West, then west northwest to the point located at 57 deg.27'45" North, 152 deg.18'31" West, then back to the first point. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983. (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each day starting November 9, 2001 through November 14, 2001, and then from 5 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. each day starting November 15, 2001 through November 21, 2001. (c) Regulations. (1) The Captain of the Port and the Duty Officer at Marine Safety Office, Anchorage, Alaska can be contacted at telephone number (907) 271-6700. (2) The Captain of the Port may authorize and designate any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer to act on his behalf in enforcing the safety zone. (3) The general regulations governing safety zones contained in Sec. 165.23 of this part apply. No person or vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone, with the exception of attending vessels, without first obtaining permission from the Captain of the Port or his on-scene representative. In the vicinity of Narrow Cape, the Captain of the Port, Western Alaska's on-scene representative may be contacted at the Kodiak Launch Complex via VHF marine channel 16. Dated: October 26, 2001. W. J. Hutmacher, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Western Alaska. [FR Doc. 01-28005 Filed 11-6-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P -----------------------------------------------------------------------