Rules and Regulations. Final rule: Notice of enforcement of tank ship security zone

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Final rule: Notice of enforcement of tank ship security zone
Citation: FR Doc. 03-8943 · RIN 1625-AA00 · CGD13-02-018 · 33 CFR 165

Summary

The Captain of the Port Puget Sound will begin enforcing the tank ship security zones established by 33 CFR 165.1313 on April 15, 2003. These security zones will be enforced until further notice.

Dates

33 CFR 165.1313 will be enforced commencing April 15, 2003.

Supplementary Information

On March 31, 2003, the Coast Guard published a final rule (68 FR 15372) establishing regulations, in 33 CFR 165.1313, for the security of tank ships in the navigable waters of Puget Sound and adjacent waters, Washington. This security zone provides for the regulation of vessel traffic in the vicinity of tank ships and excludes persons and vessels from the immediate vicinity of all tank ships. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designee. The Captain of the Port Puget Sound will begin enforcing the tank ship security zones established by 33 CFR 165.1313 on April 15, 2003. The Captain of the Port may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local agencies in enforcing this security zone. Dated: April 2, 2003. Danny Ellis, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound. [FR Doc. 03-8943 Filed 4-8-03; 3:22 pm]