Document ID: USCG-2008-0171-0007
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: FR:  Anchorage Regulations: Long Island Sound (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2010-12-08T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76275-76279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30741]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 110

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0171]
RIN 1625-AA01

Anchorage Regulations; Long Island Sound

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In this rule the Coast Guard establishes seven anchorage 
grounds in Long Island Sound. These anchorages are located in 
Connecticut and New York State waters. This action is necessary to aid 
in facilitating the safe and secure anchoring and transiting of 
vessels, particularly deep draft vessels, transiting Long Island Sound 
or awaiting entry to a port or facility in New York and Connecticut.

DATES: This rule is effective January 7, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as 
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, 
are part of docket USCG-2008-0171 and are available online by going to 
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2008-0171 in the ``Keyword'' 
box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is also available for 
inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail LT Judson Coleman, Prevention Department, Coast Guard 
Sector Long Island Sound: telephone 203-468-4596, e-mail 
Judson.Coleman@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Regulatory Information

    On June 12, 2009, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPRM) entitled ``Anchorage Regulations; Long Island Sound'' in the 
Federal Register (74 FR 27948). We received four letters commenting on 
the proposed rule. No request for a public meeting was made. No public 
meeting was held.

Basis and Purpose

    This rule establishes seven anchorage grounds in accordance with 33 
CFR 109.05 and 110.1(b). This action is necessary to aid in 
facilitating the safe and secure anchoring and transiting of vessels, 
particularly deep draft vessels, through Long Island Sound or while 
awaiting entry to a port or facility in New York or Connecticut. The 
anchorage grounds are designated for general purposes, but are intended 
primarily for use by commercial vessels of 300 gross tons and greater 
and all tank vessels, including tank barges.
    Creating official anchorage grounds will cause more vessels to 
anchor in these grounds, in addition to the large number that already 
do so, thereby providing the Captain of the Port (COTP) with increased 
options for vessels needing to anchor while awaiting authorization to 
enter port. The designation of anchorage grounds will provide for the 
safety of navigation in that it provides designated locations for 
anchorage of deep draft vessels throughout Long Island Sound, in close 
proximity to the major ports of Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London, 
Connecticut; and Riverhead, Northport, and Port Jefferson, New York. 
Vessels transiting Long Island Sound will now see charted anchorage 
grounds, thus improving safety of navigation.

Background

    We consulted with several agencies in the development of these 
anchorage grounds, including: The Army Corps of Engineers New England 
District, the Army Corps of Engineers New York District, the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Marine 
Fisheries Service (NMFS), the Connecticut Department of Environmental 
Protection--Office of Long Island Sound Programs, the New York 
Department of State and the New York Department of Conservation. 
Additionally, the licensed marine pilots' organizations of both 
Connecticut and New York were consulted due to their extensive 
knowledge of the usage and need for anchorage grounds in Long Island 
Sound.
    In determining the need for, and appropriate location of, the 
anchorage grounds, we considered several factors, including: The 
commercial need for anchorage grounds, proximity to ports, safety of 
navigation, potential impact on commercial fishing, location of dredged 
material disposal sites, maritime security, environmental implications 
and location of known underwater obstructions, cables, pipelines and 
wrecks.
    The location of several submarine cables and pipelines carrying 
electricity and natural gas are de facto limitations on anchoring as 
these are hazards for vessels anchoring elsewhere in the Sound. Past 
anchor snags of submarine cables have not only interrupted use of the 
cable, but also present potential hazards to the stability of vessels 
as well as to the marine environment, should the housing of the cable 
contain any environmentally harmful materials. There are no cable or 
pipeline areas running through any of the seven anchorage grounds. 
Establishment of these anchorage grounds provides for protection of the 
environment in that vessels may anchor in an area free from cables. 
This would provide protections against anchor strikes of submarine 
cables and pipelines. Designation of these anchorage grounds will help 
guide the installation of future cables or pipelines so that they are 
located outside of the anchorage grounds.
    This rule does not exclude fishing activity or the transit of 
vessels in the anchorage grounds, but only requires that all vessels 
maintain a distance of 500 yards from an anchored vessel that is 
conducting bunkering or lightering operations. Anchored vessels 
conducting bunkering or lightering operations are readily identified as 
they must display a red flag as required by 46 CFR 35.30-1 in addition 
to the navigation lights and shapes required by 33 U.S.C. 2001-2038. We 
anticipate the designation of these anchorage grounds may increase the 
number of anchored vessels in the area; however, such increase will 
cause only minimal interference to transiting vessels as the areas have 
historically been utilized for anchoring. The anchorage grounds have 
been configured so they do not overlap with leased shellfish beds.
    The NOAA Navigation Manager for the Northeast Region has provided 
information regarding the location of wrecks within Long Island Sound. 
No historical wrecked vessels are located within any of the anchorage 
grounds.
    As discussed below, the anchorage grounds established by this final 
rule do not overlap dredge disposal sites.

Discussion of Comments and Changes

    Of the four comment letters received, two expressed support for the 
regulation and two expressed concerns about specific provisions. We 
revised the regulation in response to these comments, and we discuss 
those changes below.
    The Army Corps of Engineers commented that three of the proposed

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anchorage grounds overlapped with dredge disposal sites. The Army Corps 
expressed concern that anchoring activities could disturb potentially 
contaminated sediment at these dredge disposal sites. After further 
consultation with the Army Corps, therefore, the Coast Guard 
reconfigured the proposed Bridgeport, New Haven South, and New London 
anchorage grounds to avoid dredge disposal sites. The Bridgeport 
anchorage ground is in the same location but slightly smaller than 
proposed in the NPRM. We also removed a portion of the northwest side 
of the New Haven South anchorage ground, reducing the overall size 
slightly so not to intrude into the Dumping Ground nearby. The New 
London site remained the same size, but we shifted it two and one half 
(2.5) nautical miles to the southwest. These changes are minor and do 
not affect the general location or use of the anchorages as proposed in 
the NPRM.
    In paragraph (b)(2), we revised the notification requirement to 
affect vessels anchoring in the anchorage area, rather than entering 
the anchorage area. The new language is more narrowly tailored to the 
safety purpose of that notification requirement.
    In paragraph (b)(4), for the convenience of the reader we noted the 
restrictions already in place as the result of an existing Regulated 
Navigation Area. We also simplified the proposed prohibition on fishing 
and navigation within 500 yards of certain vessels to, simply, 
navigation within 500 yards of anchored vessels conducting bunkering or 
lightering operations. The revised provision is clearer, and preserves 
safety precautions while avoiding confusion about which vessels are 
carrying petroleum or other flammable cargo. We then moved proposed 
paragraph (b)(14), discussing the identification of vessels conducting 
lightering or bunkering, to immediately follow (b)(4), and renumbered 
all subsequent paragraphs accordingly. These minor organizational 
changes are intended to make the regulation clearer and easier to read.
    One comment letter expressed concern regarding paragraph (b)(5) 
(previously paragraph (b)(14) of the proposed rule), which addresses 
light signals for vessels engaged in lightering or bunkering within an 
anchorage. The commenter correctly pointed out that 46 CFR 35.30-1 does 
not permit a vessel to display a red light while at anchor, because 
such a light could be confused with a running light. Common practice is 
to illuminate the red ``Bravo'' flag with a spotlight at night. 
Accordingly, we have revised the text of paragraph (b)(5) to require 
that a vessel conducting lighting or bunkering operations in the 
anchorage ground display a red flag by day and illuminate the flag by 
spotlight at night. We also added reference to the existing 
requirements for day signals, lights, and whistles set forth in Title 
33 of the U.S. Code.
    In paragraph (b)(6) (previously proposed paragraph (b)(5)) we 
clarified that the COTP permission must be in writing. In paragraph 
(b)(10) (previously proposed paragraph (b)(9)) we added a 
recommendation that anchored vessels maintain a radio watch on VHF 
channel 13 in addition to the required radio watch on VHF channel 16, 
to maintain bridge to bridge radio capability as an additional safety 
measure. In paragraph (b)(13) (previously proposed paragraph (b)(12)) 
we clarified sentence structure and corrected a typographical error to 
show that a vessel requests permission ``from'' the COTP. We also 
standardized the use of the term ``anchorage grounds'' throughout the 
section, replacing various terms such as ``zones'' and ``areas.''

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analysis 
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    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.
    This rule is not significant because there are no fees, permits, or 
specialized requirements for the maritime industry to utilize these 
anchorage grounds. The regulation is solely for the purpose of 
advancing the safety of maritime commerce. We anticipate no negative 
impact to the fishing community, including dragging, lobstering and 
shellfishing. This rule does not exclude fishing activity or the 
transit of vessels in the anchorage grounds. The Coast Guard 
anticipates the anchorage grounds would cause minimal transit 
interference, by way of increased vessel anchorage, as these areas have 
historically been utilized for anchoring with no reports of significant 
interference with vessel transits through the area.

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 will 
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which 
may be small entities: Commercial vessels wishing to transit or fish in 
the portions of Long Island Sound covered by this regulation. This rule 
should only have a minimal economic impact on lobster fishing vessels, 
small commercial vessels and recreational boaters. This conclusion is 
based upon the fact that the only restriction for entry or use of the 
anchorages is for all vessels to maintain a distance of 500 yards from 
an anchored vessel conducting lightering or bunkering operations. The 
regulation creates seven new anchorage grounds. These areas 
historically have been, and routinely are, used for anchorage by both 
deep draft and smaller vessels. The anchorage grounds do not interfere 
with existing ferry routes between Connecticut and Long Island, New 
York. The NPRM sought comments from small entities that may be affected 
by this rulemaking. No comments were received concerning small 
entities.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), in the NPRM we offered to 
assist small entities in understanding the rule so that they could 
better evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking 
process.
    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). The Coast Guard will not retaliate

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against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any 
policy or action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls 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 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause 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 does not create an 
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may 
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have Tribal implications under Executive Order 
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, 
because it does 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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions 
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect 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. The Administrator of the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects 
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards 
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, 
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why 
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or 
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical 
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or 
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management 
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus 
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not 
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which 
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded 
this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or 
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This 
rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(f), of 
the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of general 
anchorage grounds. An environmental analysis checklist and a 
categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where 
indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 110

    Anchorage grounds.

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 
CFR part 110 as follows:

PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 471, 1221 through 1236, 2030, 2035, 2071; 
33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  110.146 to read as follows:

Sec.  110.146  Long Island Sound.

    (a) Anchorage grounds.
    (1) Bridgeport Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island Sound 
enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
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41[deg]04'52'' N..........................  73[deg]14'04'' W; thence to
41[deg]03'45'' N..........................  73[deg]14'04'' W; thence to
41[deg]03'45'' N..........................  73[deg]11'39'' W; thence to
41[deg]02'50'' N..........................  73[deg]12'08'' W; thence to
41[deg]02'50'' N..........................  73[deg]16'18'' W; thence to
41[deg]04'52'' N..........................  73[deg]16'18'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) New Haven North Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island 
Sound enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
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41[deg]12'18'' N..........................  72[deg]52'36'' W; thence to
41[deg]12'18'' N..........................  72[deg]49'36'' W; thence to
41[deg]10'12'' N..........................  72[deg]48'18'' W; thence to
41[deg]10'12'' N..........................  72[deg]52'12'' W; thence to
41[deg]11'06'' N..........................  72[deg]53'06'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) New Haven South Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island 
Sound enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
41[deg]09'30'' N..........................  72[deg]47'48'' W; thence to
41[deg]08'36'' N..........................  72[deg]47'24'' W; thence to

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41[deg]08'36'' N..........................  72[deg]51'24'' W; thence to
41[deg]09'30'' N..........................  72[deg]51'24'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) New London Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island Sound 
enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
41[deg]14'11'' N..........................  072[deg]15'38'' W; thence to
41[deg]15'05'' N..........................  072[deg]16'02'' W; thence to
41[deg]15'39'' N..........................  072[deg]13'21'' W; thence to
41[deg]14'45'' N..........................  072[deg]12'57'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) Northport Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island Sound 
enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
40[deg]58'48'' N..........................  073[deg]16'30'' W; thence to
40[deg]57'42'' N..........................  073[deg]11'42'' W; thence to
40[deg]56'30'' N..........................  073[deg]13'30'' W; thence to
40[deg]57'36'' N..........................  073[deg]18'12'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (6) Port Jefferson Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island 
Sound enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
41[deg]01'48'' N..........................  073[deg]04'54'' W; thence to
41[deg]01'48'' N..........................  073[deg]00'00'' W; thence to
41[deg]00'18'' N..........................  073[deg]00'00'' W; thence to
41[deg]00'18'' N..........................  073[deg]04'54'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (7) Riverhead Anchorage Ground. That portion of Long Island Sound 
enclosed by a line connecting the following points:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Latitude                             Longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
41[deg]03'00'' N..........................  072[deg]42'00'' W; thence to
41[deg]04'00'' N..........................  072[deg]36'00'' W; thence to
41[deg]02'00'' N..........................  072[deg]35'24'' W; thence to
41[deg]01'24'' N..........................  072[deg]41'24'' W; returning
                                             to point of origin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (8) All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.
    (b) General regulations.
    (1) These anchorages are designated for general purposes, but are 
intended primarily for use by commercial vessels of 300 gross tons and 
greater and all tank vessels including tank barges. Except in 
emergencies, commercial vessels of 300 gross tons and greater and all 
tank vessels, including tank barges, anchoring in the Captain of the 
Port Long Island Sound Zone inside the line of demarcation shall anchor 
in the anchorage grounds described above.
    (2) Prior to anchoring in the anchorage area, all vessels shall 
notify the Coast Guard Captain of the Port via VHF-FM Channel 16.
    (3) In anchorages where lightering and bunkering operations are 
authorized, the Captain of the Port must be notified at least four 
hours in advance of a vessel conducting lightering or bunkering 
operations, as required by 156.118 of this title. In addition, all 
lightering and bunkering operations must be done in accordance with 
156.120 of this title.
    (4) Within an anchorage, navigation is prohibited within 500 yards 
of an anchored vessel that is conducting bunkering or lightering 
operations. In accordance with the ``Regulated Navigation Area: Long 
Island Sound Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone,'' 33 CFR 
165.153(d)(7), navigation also is prohibited within 100 yards of a 
vessel engaged in commercial service.
    (5) Any vessel conducting lightering or bunkering operations shall 
display by day a red flag at its mast head or at least 10 feet above 
the upper deck if the vessel has no mast, and by night the flag must be 
illuminated by spotlight. These signals shall be in addition to day 
signals, lights, and whistle signals required by rules 30 (33 U.S.C. 
2030) and 35 (33 U.S.C. 2035) of the Inland Navigation Rules when at 
anchor in a general anchorage area.
    (6) Except as otherwise provided, a vessel may not occupy an 
anchorage for more than 30 days, unless the vessel obtains written 
permission from the Captain of the Port.
    (7) If a request is made for the long-term lay up of a vessel, the 
Captain of the Port may establish special conditions with which the 
vessel must comply in order for such a request to be approved.
    (8) The Captain of the Port may prescribe specific conditions for 
vessels anchoring within the anchorage grounds described in this 
section, pursuant to 33 CFR 109.05. These conditions may include, but 
are not limited to: The number and location of anchors; scope of chain; 
readiness of the engineering plant and equipment; use of tugs; and 
requirements for maintaining communication guards on selected radio 
frequencies.
    (9) No vessel in such condition that it is likely to sink or 
otherwise become a menace or obstruction to navigation or anchorage of 
other vessels shall occupy an anchorage, except in cases where 
unforeseen circumstances create conditions of imminent peril to 
personnel, and then only for such period as may be authorized by the 
Captain of the Port.
    (10) All vessels anchored within the designated anchorage grounds 
shall comply with the regulations found in 33 CFR 164.19 and shall 
maintain a continuous bridge watch by a licensed deck officer 
proficient in English, monitoring VHF-FM Channel 16. This individual 
shall confirm that the ship's crew performs frequent checks of the 
vessel's position to ensure the vessel is not dragging anchor. A second 
VHF-FM radio monitoring Channel 13 is strongly recommended.
    (11) Anchors shall be placed well within the anchorage grounds so 
that no portion of the hull or rigging will at any time extend outside 
of the anchorage area.
    (12) The Coast Guard Captain of the Port may close the anchorage 
area and direct vessels to depart the anchorage during periods of 
adverse weather or at other times as deemed necessary in the interest 
of port safety and security.
    (13) Any vessel anchored in these grounds must be capable of 
getting underway if ordered by the Captain of the Port and must be able 
to do so within two (2) hours of notification by the Captain of the 
Port. If a vessel will not be able to get underway within two (2) hours 
of notification, permission must be requested from the Captain of the 
Port to remain in the anchorage. No vessel shall anchor in a ``dead 
ship'' status (propulsion or control unavailable for normal operations) 
without prior approval of the Captain of the Port.
    (14) Fixed moorings, piles or stakes are prohibited.

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    Dated: September 17, 2010.
D.A. Neptun,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
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