section_id,title_number,title_name,chapter,subchapter,part_number,part_name,subpart,subpart_name,section_number,section_heading,agency,authority,source_citation,amendment_citations,full_text 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.1.225.1,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,A,Subpart A—General,,§ 167.1 Purpose.,USCG,,,,The purpose of the regulations in this part is to establish and designate traffic separation schemes and precautionary areas to provide access routes for vessels proceeding to and from U.S. ports. 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.1.225.2,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,A,Subpart A—General,,§ 167.3 Geographic coordinates.,USCG,,,"[CGD 90-039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994]",Geographic coordinates are defined using North American 1927 Datum (NAD 27) unless indicated otherwise. 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.1.225.3,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,A,Subpart A—General,,§ 167.5 Definitions.,USCG,,,"[CGD 81-080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11, 1983; 49 FR 15548, Apr. 19, 1984, as amended by CGD 90-039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994; CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000; USCG-1999-5700, 65 FR 46605, July 31, 2000]","(a) Area to be avoided means a routing measure comprising an area within defined limits in which either navigation is particularly hazardous or it is exceptionally important to avoid casualties and which should be avoided by all ships or certain classes of ships. (b) Traffic separation scheme (TSS) means a designated routing measure which is aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by the establishment of traffic lanes. (c) Traffic lane means an area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established. Natural obstacles, including those forming separation zones, may constitute a boundary. (d) Separation zone or line means a zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which ships are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions; or separating a traffic lane from the adjacent sea area; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of ships proceeding in the same direction. (e) Precautionary area means a routing measure comprising an area within defined limits where ships must navigate with particular caution and within which the direction of traffic flow may be recommended. (f) Deep-water route means an internationally recognized routing measure primarily intended for use by ships that, because of their draft in relation to the available depth of water in the area concerned, require the use of such a route. (g) Two-way route means a route within defined limits inside which two-way traffic is established, aimed at providing safe passage of ships through waters where navigation is difficult or dangerous." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.1.225.4,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,A,Subpart A—General,,§ 167.10 Operating rules.,USCG,,,,"The operator of a vessel in a TSS shall comply with Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.1.225.5,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,A,Subpart A—General,,§ 167.15 Modification of schemes.,USCG,,,"[CGD 81-080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11, 1983, as amended by USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58281, Sept. 18, 2020]","(a) A traffic separation scheme or precautionary area described in this part may be permanently amended in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 70003 (92 Stat. 1473), and with international agreements. (b) A traffic separation scheme or precautionary area in this part may be temporarily adjusted by the Commandant of the Coast Guard in an emergency, or to accommodate operations which would create an undue hazard for vessels using the scheme or which would contravene Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. Adjustment may be in the form of a temporary traffic lane shift, a temporary suspension of a section of the scheme, a temporary precautionary area overlaying a lane, or other appropriate measure. Adjustments will only be made where, in the judgment of the Coast Guard, there is no reasonable alternative means of conducting an operation and navigation safety will not be jeopardized by the adjustment. Notice of adjustments will be made in the appropriate Notice to Mariners and in the Federal Register. Requests by members of the public for temporary adjustments to traffic separation schemes must be submitted 150 days prior to the time the adjustment is desired. Such Requests, describing the interference that would otherwise occur to a TSS, should be submitted to the District Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the TSS is located." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.1,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.50 In the approaches to Portland, ME: General.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77533, Dec. 13, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Portland, ME, consists of three parts: A precautionary area, an Eastern approach and a Southern approach. The specific areas in the traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Portland, ME, are described in §§ 167.51 through 167.53." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.10,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.102 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA: Narragansett Bay approach.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A separation zone 2 miles wide is established and is centered upon the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane 1 mile wide is established on each side of the separation zone." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.11,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.103 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA: Buzzards Bay approach.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A separation zone 1 mile wide is established and is centered upon the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane 1 mile wide is established on each side of the separation zone. A restricted area, 2 miles wide, extending from the southern limit of the Narragansett Bay approach traffic separation zone to latitude 41°24.70' N, has been established. The restricted area will only be closed to ship traffic by the Naval Underwater System Center during periods of daylight and optimum weather conditions for torpedo range usage. The closing of the restricted area will be indicated by the activation of a white strobe light mounted on Brenton Reef Light and controlled by a naval ship supporting the torpedo range activities. There would be no ship restrictions expected during inclement weather or when the torpedo range is not in use." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.12,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.150 Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme: General.,USCG,,,"[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]","The specific areas in the Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme and Precautionary Areas are described in §§ 167.151, 167.152, 167.153, 167.154, and 167.155 of this chapter." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.13,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.151 Off New York: Precautionary areas.,USCG,,,"[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, as amended by USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 36287, June 25, 2010]","(a) A circular precautionary area with a radius of 7 miles is established centered upon 40°27.50′ N, 73°49.90′ W. (b) A precautionary area is established between the traffic separation scheme “Eastern Approach, off Nantucket” and the traffic separation scheme “In the Approach to Boston, Massachusetts.” (1) The precautionary area is bounded to the east by a circle of radius 15.5 miles, centered upon geographical position 40°35.00′ N, 69°00.00′ W, and is intersected by the traffic separation schemes “In the Approach to Boston, Massachusetts” and “Off New York” at the following geographic positions: (2) The precautionary area is bounded to the west by a line connecting the two traffic separation schemes between the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.14,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.152 Off New York: Eastern approach, off Nantucket.",USCG,,,"[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.15,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.153 Off New York: Eastern approach.,USCG,,,"[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.16,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.154 Off New York: South-eastern approach.,USCG,,,"[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, as amended by CGD 97-023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.17,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.155 Off New York: Southern approach.,USCG,,,"[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, as amended by USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 36287, June 25, 2010]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.18,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.170 Off Delaware Bay Approach Traffic Separation Scheme: General.,USCG,,,"[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]","The Off Delaware Bay Approach Traffic Separation Scheme consists of four parts: an Eastern Approach, a Southeastern Approach, a Two-Way Traffic Route, and a Precautionary Area. The specific areas in the Off Delaware Bay Approach Traffic Separation Scheme and Precautionary Area are described in §§ 167.171 through 167.174." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.19,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.171 Off Delaware Bay: Eastern approach.,USCG,,,"[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.2,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.51 In the approaches to Portland, ME: Precautionary area.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77533, Dec. 13, 2010]","A precautionary area is established with a radius of 5.45 miles centered upon geographical position 43°31.60′ N, 70°05.53′ W, the areas within separation zones and traffic lanes excluded." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.20,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.172 Off Delaware Bay: Southeastern approach.,USCG,,,"[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions: (b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions: (c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.21,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.173 Off Delaware Bay: Two-Way Traffic Route.,USCG,,,"[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]","The Two-Way Traffic Route is recommended for use predominantly by tug and tow traffic transiting to and from the northeast in order to separate such traffic from large, inbound vessel traffic. (a) The Two-Way Traffic Route is bounded on the west and south by a line connecting the following geographic positions: (b) The two-way traffic route is bounded on the east and north by a line connecting the following geographic positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.22,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.174 Off Delaware Bay: Precautionary area.,USCG,,,"[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12946, Mar. 10, 2000]","A precautionary area is established as follows: from 38°42.80′ N, 74°58.90′ W; then northerly by an arc of eight nautical miles centered at 38°48.90′ N, 75°05.60′ W to 38°48.32′ N, 74°55.30′ W; then westerly to 38°47.50′ N, 75°01.80′ W; then northerly to 38°50.75′ N, 75°03.40′ W; then northeasterly to 38°51.27′ N, 75°02.83′ W; then northerly to 38°54.80′ N, 75°01.60′ W; then westerly by an arc of 6.7 nautical miles centered at 38°48.90′ N, 75°05.60′ W to 38°55.53′ N, 75°05.87′ W; then southwesterly to 38°54.00′ N, 75°08.00′ W; then southerly to 38°46.60′ N, 75°03.55′ W; then southeasterly to 38°42.80′ N, 74°58.90′ W. Datum: NAD 83." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.23,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.200 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay Traffic Separation Scheme: General.,USCG,,,"[CGD 90-039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994, as amended by USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Chesapeake Bay consists of three parts: a Precautionary Area, an Eastern Approach, and a Southern Approach. The Southern Approach consists of inbound and outbound lanes for vessels drawing 12.8 meters (42 feet) of fresh water or less, separated by a deep-water (DW) route for inbound and outbound vessels with drafts exceeding 12.8 meters (42 feet) in fresh water and for naval aircraft carriers. Each part is defined geographically, using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), in §§ 167.201, 167.202, 167.203. (b) All vessels approaching the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Approaches to Chesapeake Bay should use the appropriate inbound or outbound traffic lane." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.24,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.201 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Precautionary area.,USCG,,,"[CGD 90-039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994, as amended by USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","A precautionary area is established bounded by a circle with a two-mile radius, centered on the following geographic position:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.25,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.202 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Eastern approach.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010, as amended by USCG-2011-0257, 76 FR 31838, June 2, 2011]","(a) A separation line is established connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.26,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.203 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Southern approach.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77535, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A separation line connects the following geographical positions: (b) A separation line connects the following geographical positions: (c) A separation line connects the following geographical positions: (d) A separation line connects the following geographical positions: (e) A traffic lane for inbound traffic is established between the separation lines described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. (f) A traffic lane for outbound traffic is established between the separation lines described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section. (g) A deep-water route is established between the separation lines described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. The following vessels should use the deep-water route established in paragraph (g) of this section when bound for Chesapeake Bay from sea or to sea from Chesapeake Bay: (1) Deep draft vessels (drafts greater than 13.5 meters/45 feet in fresh water); and (2) Naval aircraft carriers. (h) It is recommended that a vessel using the deep-water route established in paragraph (g) of this section— (1) Announce its intention on VHF-FM Channel 16 as it approaches Chesapeake Bay Southern Approach Lighted Whistle Buoy CB on the south end, or Chesapeake Bay Junction Lighted Buoy CBJ on the north end of the route; (2) Avoid, as far as practicable, overtaking other vessels operating in the deep-water route; and (3) Keep as near to the outer limit of the route which lies on the vessel's starboard side as is safe and practicable. (i) Vessels other than those listed in paragraph (d) of this section should not use the deep-water route." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.27,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.250 In the approaches to the Cape Fear River: General.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77535, Dec. 13, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme (TSS) in the approaches to the Cape Fear River consists of two parts: A precautionary area and a TSS. The specific areas in the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA, are described in §§ 167.251 and 167.252. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.251 and 167.252 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), which is equivalent to WGS 1984 datum." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.28,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.251 In the approaches to the Cape Fear River: Precautionary area.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77535, Dec. 13, 2010]","A precautionary area is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: from 33°47.65′ N, 78°04.78′ W; to 33°48.50′ N, 78°04.27′ W; to 33°49.53′ N, 78°03.10′ W; to 33°48.00′ N, 78°01.00′ W; to 33°41.00′ N, 78°01.00′ W; to 33°41.00′ N, 78°04.00′ W; to 33°44.28′ N, 78°03.02′ W; then by an arc of 2 nautical miles radius, centered at 33°46.03′ N, 78°05.41′ W; then to the point of origin at 33°47.65′ N, 78°04.78′ W." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.29,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.252 In the approaches to the Cape Fear River: Traffic separation scheme.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77535, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A traffic separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions: A pilot boarding area is located inside the precautionary area. Due to heavy ship traffic, mariners are advised not to anchor or linger in the precautionary area except to pick up or disembark a pilot." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.3,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.52 In the approaches to Portland, ME: Eastern approach.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77533, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A separation zone 1 mile wide is established and is centered upon the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane 1/2 miles wide is established on each side of the separation zone." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.4,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.53 In the approaches to Portland, ME: Southern approach.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77533, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A separation zone 1 mile wide is established and is centered upon the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane 1 1/2 mile wide is established on each side of the separation zone." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.5,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.75 In the approach to Boston, MA: General.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77533, Dec. 13, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme (TSS) in the approach to Boston, MA, consists of three parts: Two precautionary areas and a TSS. The specific areas in the TSS in the approach to Boston, MA, are described in §§ 167.76 and 167.77. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.76 and 167.77 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), which is equivalent to WGS 1984 datum." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.6,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.76 In the approach to Boston, MA: Precautionary areas.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A precautionary area is established with a radius of 6.17 nautical miles centered upon geographical position 42°22.71′ N, 70°46.97′ W. (b) (1) A precautionary area is established and is bounded to the east by a circle of radius 15.5 miles, centered upon geographical position 40°35.01′ N, 68°59.96′ W, intersected by the traffic separation schemes in the approach to Boston, MA, and Eastern approach, off Nantucket (part II of the TSS off New York) at the following geographical positions: (2) The precautionary area is bounded to the west by a line connecting the two TSSs between the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.7,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.77 In the approach to Boston, MA: Traffic separation scheme.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A separation zone 1 mile wide is established and is centered upon the following geographic positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.8,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.100 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA: General.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA, consists of four parts: Two precautionary areas and two approaches—a Narragansett approach and a Buzzards Bay approach. The specific areas in the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA, are described in §§ 167.101 through 167.103. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.101 through 167.103 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83), which is equivalent to WGS 1984 datum." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.225.9,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.101 In the approaches to Narragansett Bay, RI, and Buzzards Bay, MA: Precautionary areas.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]","(a) A precautionary area is established with a radius of 5.4 miles and is centered upon geographical position 41°06.00′ N, 71°23.30′ W. (b) A precautionary area is established with a radius of 3.55 miles and is centered upon geographical position 41°25.60′ N, 71°23.30′ W." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.226.30,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.350 In the approaches to Galveston Bay Traffic Separation Scheme and precautionary areas.,USCG,,,"[CGD 81-080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11, 1983. Redesignated by CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987; CGD 89-019, 54 FR 28062, July 5, 1989; 54 FR 51972, Dec. 19, 1989]","(a) An inshore precautionary area bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for inbound (northwesterly heading) traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (d) A traffic lane for outbound (southeasterly heading) traffic is established between the separation zone and line connecting the following geographical positions: (e) An offshore precautionary area bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: A pilot boarding area is located near the center of the inshore precautionary area. Due to heavy vessel traffic, mariners are advised not to anchor or linger in this precautionary area except to pick up or disembark a pilot." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.31,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.400 Off San Francisco Traffic Separation Scheme: General.,USCG,,,,"The Off San Francisco Traffic Separation Scheme consists of six parts: a Precautionary Area, a Northern Approach, a Southern Approach, a Western Approach, a Main Ship Channel, and an Area To Be Avoided. The specific areas in the Off San Francisco TSS and Precautionary Area are described in §§ 167.401 through 167.406 of this chapter. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.401 through 167.406 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.32,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.401 Off San Francisco: Precautionary area.,USCG,,,,"(a)(1) A precautionary area is established bounded to the west by an arc of a circle with a radius of 6 miles centering upon geographical position 37°45.00′ N, 122°41.50′ W and connecting the following geographical positions: (2) The precautionary area is bounded to the east by a line connecting the following geographic positions: (b) A pilot boarding area is located near the center of the precautionary area described in paragraph (a) of this section. Due to heavy vessel traffic, mariners are advised not to anchor or linger in this precautionary area except to pick up or disembark a pilot." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.33,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.402 Off San Francisco: Northern approach.,USCG,,,,"(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.34,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.403 Off San Francisco: Southern approach.,USCG,,,,"(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.35,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.404 Off San Francisco: Western approach.,USCG,,,,"(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.36,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.405 Off San Francisco: Main ship channel.,USCG,,,,"(a) A separation line connects the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.37,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.406 Off San Francisco: Area to be avoided.,USCG,,,,"A circular area to be avoided, with a radius of half of a nautical mile, is centered upon geographic position:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.38,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.450 In the Santa Barbara Channel Traffic Separation Scheme: General.,USCG,,,,The Traffic Separation Scheme in the Santa Barbara Channel is described in §§ 167.451 and 167.452. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.451 and 167.452 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83). 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.39,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.451 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Vicente and Point Conception.,USCG,,,,"(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.40,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.452 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Conception and Point Arguello.,USCG,,,,"(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.41,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.500 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach Traffic Separation Scheme: General.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]","The Traffic Separation Scheme in the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach consists of three parts: a Precautionary Area, a Western Approach, and a Southern Approach. The specific areas in the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach are described in §§ 167.501 through 167.503. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.501 through 167.503 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.42,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.501 In the approaches to Los Angeles/Long Beach: Precautionary area.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]","(a) The precautionary area consists of the water area enclosed by the Los Angeles-Long Beach breakwater and a line connecting Point Fermin Light at 33°42.30′ N, 118°17.60′ W, with the following geographical positions: (b) Pilot boarding areas are located within the precautionary area described in paragraph (a) of this section. Specific regulations pertaining to vessels operating in these areas are contained in 33 CFR 165.1109(d)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.43,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.502 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach: Western approach.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]","(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound coastwise traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound coastwise traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.44,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.503 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach TSS: Southern approach.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]","(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.45,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1300 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: General.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme for the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca consists of three parts: the western approach, the southwestern approach, and precautionary area “JF.” These parts are described in §§ 167.1301 through 167.1303. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.1301 through 167.1303 are defined using North American Datum (NAD 83)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.46,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1301 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Western approach.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the western approach to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.47,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1302 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Southwestern approach.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the southwestern approach to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.48,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1303 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Precautionary area “JF.”,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, precautionary area “JF” is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.49,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1310 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: General.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme in the Strait of Juan de Fuca consists of five parts: the western lanes, southern lanes, northern lanes, eastern lanes, and precautionary area “PA.” These parts are described in §§ 167.1311 through 167.1315. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.1311 through 167.1315 are defined using North American Datum (NAD 83)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.50,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1311 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Western lanes.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the western lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic. (1) The traffic lane is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (2) An exit from this lane between points 48°32.00′ N, 124°46.57′ W and 48°32.09′ N, 124°49.90′ W. Vessel traffic may exit this lane at this location or may remain in the lane between points 48°32.09′ N, 124°49.90′ W and 48°32.09′ N, 125°00.00′ W en route to precautionary area “JF,” as described in § 167.1315. (c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.51,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1312 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Southern lanes.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the southern lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.52,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1313 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Northern lanes.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the northern lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.53,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1314 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Eastern lanes.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the eastern lanes of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.54,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1315 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Precautionary area “PA.”,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, precautionary area “PA” is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.55,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1320 In Puget Sound and its approaches: General.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme in Puget Sound and its approaches consists of three parts: Rosario Strait, approaches to Puget Sound other than Rosario Strait, and Puget Sound. These parts are described in §§ 167.1321 through 167.1323. The North American Datum (NAD 83) defines the geographic coordinates in §§ 167.1321 through 167.1323." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.56,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1321 In Puget Sound and its approaches: Rosario Strait.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","In Rosario Strait, the following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic located within the separation zone described in paragraph (a) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic located within the separation zone described in paragraph (a) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (d) Precautionary area “CA” contained within a circle of radius 1.24 miles centered at geographical position 48°45.30′ N, 122°46.50′ W. (e) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (f) A traffic lane for northbound traffic located within the separation zone described in paragraph (e) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (g) A traffic lane for southbound traffic located within the separation zone described in paragraph (e) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (h) Precautionary area “C” contained within a circle of radius 1.24 miles centered at geographical position 48°40.55′ N, 122°42.80′ W. (i) A two-way route between the following geographical positions: (j) Precautionary area “RB” bounded as follows: (1) To the north by the arc of a circle of radius 1.24 miles centered on geographical position 48°26.38′ N, 122°45.27′ W and connecting the following geographical positions: (2) To the south by a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.57,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1322 In Puget Sound and its approaches: Approaches to Puget Sound other than Rosario Strait.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010, as amended by USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38448, July 7, 2014]","(a) The traffic separation scheme in the approaches to Puget Sound other than Rosario Strait consists of a northeast/southwest approach, a northwest/southeast approach, a north/south approach, and an east/west approach and connecting precautionary areas. (b) In the northeast/southwest approach consisting of two separation zones, two precautionary areas (“RA” and “ND”), and four traffic lanes, the following are established: (1) A separation zone that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (2) Precautionary area “RA,” which is contained within a circle of radius 1.24 miles centered at 48°19.77′ N, 122°58.57′ W. (3) A separation zone that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (4) A traffic lane for northbound traffic that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (5) A traffic lane for northbound traffic that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b)(3) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (6) A traffic lane for southbound traffic that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (7) A traffic lane for southbound traffic that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b)(3) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (8) Precautionary area “ND,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: Thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning (48°11.00′ N.; 123°06.58′ W.). (c) In the northwest/southeast approach consisting of two separation zones, two precautionary areas (“RA” and “SA”), and four traffic lanes, the following are established: (1) A separation zone that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (2) A separation zone that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (3) A traffic lane for northbound traffic that connects with precautionary “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (c)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (4) A traffic lane for northbound traffic that connects with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (c)(2) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (5) A traffic lane for southbound traffic that connects with precautionary “RA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (c)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (6) A traffic lane for southbound traffic connecting with precautionary area “RA,” as described in paragraphs (b)(2) of this section, and is located between the separation zone described in paragraph (c)(2) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (7) Precautionary area “SA,” which is contained within a circle of radius 2 miles centered at geographical position 48°11.45′ N, 122°49.78′ W. (d) In the north/south approach between precautionary areas “RB” and “SA,” as described in paragraph (b)(2) and (c)(7) of this section, respectively, the following are established: (1) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (2) A traffic lane for northbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (3) A traffic lane for southbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (e) In the east/west approach between precautionary areas “ND” and “SA,” as described in paragraphs (b)(8) and (c)(7) of this section, respectively, the following are established: (1) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (2) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone described in paragraph (e)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (3) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone described in paragraph (e)(1) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.58,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1323 In Puget Sound and its approaches: Puget Sound.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme in Puget Sound consists of six separation zones and two traffic lanes connected by six precautionary areas. The following are established: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) Precautionary area “SC,” which is contained within a circle of radius 0.62 miles, centered at 48°01.85′ N, 122°38.15′ W. (c) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (d) Precautionary area “SE,” which is contained within a circle of radius 0.62 miles, centered at 47°55.40′ N, 122°29.55′ W. (e) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (f) Precautionary area “SF,” which is contained within a circle of radius 0.62 miles, centered at 47°45.90′ N, 122°26.25′ W. (g) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (h) Precautionary area “SG,” which is contained within a circle of radius 0.62 miles, centered at 47°39.68′ N, 122°27.87′ W. (i) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (j) Precautionary area “T,” which is contained within a circle of radius 0.62 miles, centered at 47°34.55′ N, 122°27.07′ W. (k) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (l) Precautionary area “TC,” which is contained within a circle of radius 0.62 miles, centered at 47°19.48′ N, 122°27.38′ W. (m) A traffic lane for northbound traffic that connects with precautionary areas “SC,” “SE,” “SF,” “SG,” “T,” and “TC,” as described in paragraphs (b), (d), (f), (h), (j), and (k) of this section, respectively, and is located between the separation zones described in paragraphs (a), (c), (e), (g), (i), and (k) of this section, respectively, and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (n) A traffic lane for southbound traffic that connects with precautionary areas “SC,” “SE,” “SF,” “SG,” “T,” and “TC,” as described in paragraphs (b), (d), (f), (h), (j), and (k) of this section, respectively, and is located between the separation zones described in paragraphs (a), (c), (e), (g), (i), and (k) of this section, respectively, and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.59,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,"§ 167.1330 In Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and the Strait of Georgia: General.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70830, Nov. 19, 2010]","The traffic separation scheme in Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and the Strait of Georgia consists of a series of traffic separation schemes, two-way routes, and five precautionary areas. These parts are described in §§ 167.1331 and 167.1332. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.1331 and 167.1332 are defined using North American Datum (NAD 83)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.60,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1331 In Haro Strait and Boundary Pass.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70830, Nov. 19, 2010]","In Haro Strait and Boundary Pass, the following are established: (a) Precautionary area “V,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A separation zone that connects with precautionary area “V,” as described in paragraph (a) of this section, and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (d) A traffic lane for westbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (e) Precautionary area “DI,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (f) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (g) A traffic lane for northbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (f) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (h) A traffic lane for southbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (e) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (i) Precautionary area “HS,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (j) A two-way route between the following geographical positions: (k) Precautionary area “TP,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (l) A two-way route between the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.61,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1332 In the Strait of Georgia.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70830, Nov. 19, 2010]","In the Strait of Georgia, the following are established: (a) Precautionary area “GS,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (b) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (d) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic between the separation zone described in paragraph (b) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (e) Precautionary area “PR,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (f) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (g) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic located between the separation zone described in paragraph (f) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (h) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic between the separation zone described in paragraph (f) of this section and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.62,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1700 In Prince William Sound: General.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]","The Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme consists of four parts: Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme, Valdez Arm Traffic Separation Scheme, and two precautionary areas. These parts are described in §§ 167.1701 through 167.1703. The geographic coordinates in §§ 167.1701 through 167.1703 are defined using North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83)." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.63,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1701 In Prince William Sound: Precautionary areas.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]","(a) Cape Hinchinbrook. A precautionary area is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) Bligh Reef. A precautionary area is established of radius 1.5 miles centered at geographical position 60°49.63′ N, 147°01.33′ W. (c) Pilot boarding area. A pilot boarding area located near the center of the Bligh Reef precautionary area is established. Regulations for vessels operating in these areas are in § 165.1109(d) of this chapter." 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.64,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1702 In Prince William Sound: Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]","The Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme consists of the following: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 33:33:2.0.1.6.34.2.227.65,33,Navigation and Navigable Waters,I,P,167,PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES,B,Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas,,§ 167.1703 In Prince William Sound: Valdez Arm Traffic Separation Scheme.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]","The Valdez Arm Traffic Separation Scheme consists of the following: (a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions: (b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions: (c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:" 40:40:26.0.1.1.16.1.19.1,40,Protection of Environment,I,E,167,"PART 167—REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDE AND ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBMISSION OF PESTICIDE REPORTS",A,Subpart A—General Provisions,,§ 167.3 Definitions.,EPA,,,,"Terms used in this part shall have the meanings set forth for such terms in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. In addition, when used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings stated below: Act means the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Amount of pesticidal product means quantity, expressed in weight or volume of the product, and is to be reported in pounds for solid or semi-solid pesticides and active ingredients or gallons for liquid pesticides and active ingredients, or number of individual retail units for devices. Current production [sales or distribution] means amount of planned production in the calendar year in which the pesticides report is submitted, including new pesticidal products not previously sold or distributed. Custom blender means any establishment which provides the service of mixing pesticides to a customer's specifications, usually a pesticide(s)-fertilizer(s), pesticide-pesticide, or a pesticide-animal feed mixture, when: (1) The blend is prepared to the order of the customer and is not held in inventory by the blender; (2) the blend is to be used on the customer's property (including leased or rented property); (3) the pesticide(s) used in the blend bears end-use labeling directions which do not prohibit use of the product in such a blend; (4) the blend is prepared from registered pesticides; (b) the blend is delivered to the end-user along with a copy of the end-use labeling of each pesticide used in the blend and a statement specifying the composition of mixture; and (6) no other pesticide production activity is performed at the establishment. Device means any device or class of devices as defined by the Act and determined by the Administrator pursuant to section 25(c) to be subject to the provisions of section 7 of the Act. Establishment means any site where a pesticidal product, active ingredient, or device is produced, regardless of whether such site is independently owned or operated, and regardless of whether such site is domestic and producing a pesticidal product for export only, or whether the site is foreign and producing any pesticidal product for import into the United States. Past year means the calendar year immediately prior to that in which the report is submitted. Pesticidal product means a pesticide, active ingredient, or device. Pesticidal product report means information showing the types and amounts of pesticidal products which were: (1) Produced in the past calendar year; (2) produced in the current calendar year; and, (3) sold or distributed in the past calendar year. For active ingredients, the pesticidal product report must include information on the types and amounts of an active ingredient for which there is actual or constructive knowledge of its use or intended use as a pesticide. This pesticidal product report also pertains to those products produced for export only which must also be reported. A positive or a negative annual report is required in order to maintain registration for the establishment. Produce means to manufacture, prepare, propagate, compound, or process any pesticide, including any pesticide produced pursuant to section 5 of the Act, any active ingredient or device, or to package, repackage, label, relabel, or otherwise change the container of any pesticide or device. Producer means any person, as defined by the Act, who produces any pesticide, active ingredient, or device (including packaging, repackaging, labeling and relabeling). Sold or distributed means the aggregate amount of a pesticidal product released for shipment by the establishment in which the pesticidal product was produced. Type of pesticidal product refers to each individual product as identified by: the product name; EPA Registration Number (or EPA File Symbol, if any, for planned products, or Experimental Permit Number, if the pesticide is produced under an Experimental Use Permit); active ingredients; production type (technical, formulation, repackaging, etc.); and, market for which the product was produced (domestic, foreign, etc.). In cases where a pesticide is not registered, registration is not applied for, or the pesticide is not produced under an Experimental Use Permit, the term shall also include the chemical formulation." 40:40:26.0.1.1.16.2.19.1,40,Protection of Environment,I,E,167,"PART 167—REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDE AND ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBMISSION OF PESTICIDE REPORTS",B,Subpart B—Registration Requirements,,§ 167.20 Establishments requiring registration.,EPA,,,"[53 FR 35058, Sept. 8, 1988; 54 FR 32638, Aug. 9, 1989, as amended at 58 FR 34203, June 23, 1993]","(a) Who must register. (1) Any establishment where a pesticidal product is produced must be registered with the Agency. This requirement does not apply to custom blenders as defined in this part. (2) Any establishment where a substance is produced must be registered with the Agency if the producer intends the substance to be used as an active ingredient of a pesticide, or has actual or constructive knowledge that the substance will be used by any person as an active ingredient of a pesticide. (3) Any domestic establishment producing a pesticidal product for export, or any unregistered pesticide, or any foreign establishment producing a pesticidal product for import into the United States must be registered. Also, any establishment, either foreign or domestic, which produces a pesticidal product for use under an Experimental Use Permit, FIFRA section 18 Emergency Exemption or section 24(c) Special Local Needs registration, must be registered. (b) Information required. An applicant for establishment registration must submit the following information: (1) Name and address of the company. (2) The type of ownership (individual, partnership, cooperative association, corporation, or any organized group of persons whether incorporated or not). (3) The name and address of each producing establishment for which registration is sought. (c) When to apply. An application for establishment registration must be submitted, and an establishment registration number must be assigned by the Agency, before any production may occur at an establishment. In the case of an establishment which has not previously been required to be registered and is not currently registered, the producer must apply for establishment registration by submitting an application within 180 days after the effective date of this regulation. (d) Assignment of establishment registration number. The Agency will return incomplete or inaccurately completed applications to the applicant. If the application is complete and accurate, the Agency will register the establishment and assign a registration number to the establishment. The establishment registration number will be entered on the application, and a copy of the application will be returned to the applicant. (e) Amendment. If at any time after the first report there is a change in the information required to be submitted under paragraph (b) of this section, that new information must be reported to EPA, in writing on letterhead stationery or on forms supplied by the Agency, within 30 days after such change occurs. (f) Duration of registration. Establishment registration will remain effective provided pesticide reports are submitted annually pursuant to the requirements of this part. Failure to submit a report may result in termination of establishment registration, civil and/or criminal penalty assessments." 40:40:26.0.1.1.16.4.19.1,40,Protection of Environment,I,E,167,"PART 167—REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDE AND ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBMISSION OF PESTICIDE REPORTS",E,Subpart E—Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements,,§ 167.85 Reporting requirements.,EPA,,,"[53 FR 35058, Sept. 8, 1988; 54 FR 32638, Aug. 9, 1989, as amended at 58 FR 34203, June 23, 1993]","(a) Who must report. Each producer operating an establishment must submit the reports required by this section concerning any pesticide, active ingredient, or device produced at each establishment. Custom blenders are not required to report production to the Agency. (b) Information required. The pesticide report shall include the following: (1) Name and address of the establishment; (2) amount of each pesticidal product: (i) Produced during the past year; (ii) sold or distributed during the past year; (iii) estimated to be produced during the current year. The report shall only include those pesticidal products actually produced at the reporting establishment. Reports submitted by foreign-producing establishments shall cover only those pesticidal products exported to the United States. (c) How to report. The reports required by this section must be made on forms supplied by the Agency. It is the ultimate responsibility of companies to obtain, complete, and submit the form each year. (d) When to report. A producer operating an establishment must submit an initial report no later than 30 days after the first registration of each establishment the producer operates. Thereafter, the producer must submit an annual report on or before March 1 of each year, even if the producer has produced no pesticidal product for that reporting year." 40:40:26.0.1.1.16.4.19.2,40,Protection of Environment,I,E,167,"PART 167—REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDE AND ACTIVE INGREDIENT PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS, SUBMISSION OF PESTICIDE REPORTS",E,Subpart E—Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements,,§ 167.90 Where to obtain and submit forms.,EPA,,,"[53 FR 35058, Sept. 8, 1988; 54 FR 32638, Aug. 9, 1989, as amended at 62 FR 49620, Sept. 23, 1997; 65 FR 4577, Jan. 31, 2000]","(a) Where to obtain forms. Any person may obtain blank forms for the applications and reports required by this part from any EPA Regional Office, or from the address listed in paragraph (b) of this section. (b) Where to submit applications and reports. Each producer operating an establishment, with the exception of those establishments not found at the same location as their company headquarters, must submit applications and reports required by this part to the EPA Regional Office which serves the area where the establishment is located. The list of Regional Office addresses is found in 40 CFR 1.7. Applications and reports for those establishments not found at the same location as their company headquarters to be submitted by the company headquarters to the Regional Office having jurisdiction over the State in which the company headquarters is located. A foreign producer who exports any pesticide product, device, or active ingredient to the United States must submit all applications and reports to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Compliance, Agriculture and Ecosystems Division (2225A), Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460, ATTN: FIFRA Foreign Establishment Registration Contact. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Compliance, Agriculture and Ecosystems Division (2225A), Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460, ATTN: FIFRA Foreign Establishment Registration Contact." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.1,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-1 Basis and purpose of part.,USCG,,,"[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51216, Sept. 30, 1997]","The rules and regulations in this part are prescribed and apply to public nautical school ships, except vessels of the Navy or Coast Guard. It is the intent of the regulations in this part to provide minimum standards for vessels used as nautical school ships in accordance with the various inspection statutes and to obtain their correct and uniform application. This part is not applicable to civilian nautical school ships." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.2,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-5 Applicability; preemptive effect.,USCG,,,"[CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, as amended by CGFR 69-127, 35 FR 9982, June 17, 1970; CGD 90-008, 55 FR 30663, July 26, 1990; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33888, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48294, July 22, 2016]","(a) Regulations in this part contain requirements for the design, construction, inspection, lifesaving equipment, firefighting and fire prevention requirements, special operating requirements and number of persons allowed to be carried on nautical school ships. The regulations in this subchapter have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field. (b) Vessels owned or chartered by the United States Maritime Administration that may be used by or in connection with any nautical school are not normally considered as merchant vessels of the United States and, therefore, are not documented. (c) Documented nautical school ships of 500 gross tons or more, on international voyages, shall comply with the standards of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, for cargo vessels. (d) The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or local regulations in the same field." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.3,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes.,USCG,,,"[CGFR 59-10, 24 FR 3240, Apr. 25, 1959]","(a) Vessels inspected and certificated for ocean or unlimited coastwise routes shall be considered suitable for navigation insofar as the provisions of this subchapter are concerned on any inland route, including the Great Lakes." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.4,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-8 Inspection of school ships using gross tonnage criterion.,USCG,,,"[CGFR 60-50, 25 FR 7982, Aug. 18, 1960]","(a) One of the criteria used for invocation of safety standards is the descriptions of school ships by relative sizes in gross tonnages. When it is determined in accordance with § 70.05-20 of this chapter that a particular school ship has a Bureau of Customs' assigned gross register tonnage which is not indicative of the relative physical size of the vessel, the requirements in this part and the manning shall be that applicable to a vessel of the greater relative size." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.5,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-10 Effective date of regulations.,USCG,,,,"(a) The regulations in this part shall be in effect on and after July 1, 1951: Provided, That amendments, revisions, or additions shall become effective 90 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register unless the Commandant shall fix a different time. (b) Amendments to regulations in this part will not be retroactive in effect unless specifically made so at the time the amendments are issued." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.6,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-15 Specifications for articles or materials.,USCG,,,,"Articles of equipment or materials used in the equipment or the construction of vessels, which conform to the specifications of the Navy or Coast Guard or their approved equivalent, may be accepted." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.1.1.7,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.01,Subpart 167.01—General Provisions,,§ 167.01-20 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.,USCG,,,"[CGD 88-072, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended by CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58350, Sept. 30, 2004]","(a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers assigned to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in this subchapter by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ). The Coast Guard intends that this section comply with the requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which requires that agencies display a current control number assigned by the Director of the OMB for each approved agency information collection requirement. (b) Display." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.10.1.1,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.43,Subpart 167.43—Work Vests,,§ 167.43-1 Application.,USCG,,,,(a) Provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels inspected and certificated in accordance with this subchapter. 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.10.1.2,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.43,Subpart 167.43—Work Vests,,§ 167.43-5 Approved types of work vests.,USCG,,,"[CGD 78-174A, 51 FR 4351, Feb. 4, 1986]","(a) Each buoyant work vest carried under the permissive authority of this section must be approved under— (1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or (2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as a commercial hybrid PFD." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.10.1.3,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.43,Subpart 167.43—Work Vests,,§ 167.43-10 Use.,USCG,,,,"(a) Approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety apparel and may be carried aboard vessels to be worn by crew members when working near or over the water under favorable working conditions. They shall be used under the supervision and control of designated ship's officers. When carried, such vests shall not be accepted in lieu of any portion of the required number of approved life preservers and shall not be substituted for the approved life preservers required to be worn during drills and emergencies." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.10.1.4,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.43,Subpart 167.43—Work Vests,,§ 167.43-15 Shipboard stowage.,USCG,,,,"(a) The approved buoyant work vests shall be stowed separately from the regular stowage of approved life preservers. (b) The locations for the stowage of work vests shall be such as not to be easily confused with that for approved life preservers." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.10.1.5,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.43,Subpart 167.43—Work Vests,,§ 167.43-20 Shipboard inspections.,USCG,,,,"(a) Each work vest shall be subject to examination by a marine inspector to determine its serviceability. If found to be satisfactory, it may be continued in service, but shall not be stamped by a marine inspector with a Coast Guard stamp. If a work vest is found not to be in a serviceable condition, then such work vest shall be removed from the vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair, it shall be destroyed or mutilated in the presence of a marine inspector so as to prevent its continued use as a work vest." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.10.1.6,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.43,Subpart 167.43—Work Vests,,§ 167.43-25 Additional requirements for hybrid work vests.,USCG,,,"[CGD 78-174A, 51 FR 4351, Feb. 4, 1986]","(a) In addition to the other requirements in this subpart, commercial hybrid PFD's must be— (1) Used, stowed, and maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in the manual required for these devices by § 160.077-29 of this chapter and any limitations(s) marked on them; and (2) Of the same or similar design and have the same method of operation as each other hybrid PFD carried on board." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.1,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,"§ 167.45-1 Steam, carbon dioxide, Halon 1301, and clean agent fire extinguishing systems.",USCG,,,"[CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, as amended by CGFR 54-46, 19 FR 8708, Dec. 18, 1954; CGFR 61-15, 26 FR 9303, Sept. 30, 1961; CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11494, Sept. 8, 1965; CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7752, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33888, June 7, 2012]","(a) General requirements. (1) Nautical school ships shall be provided with an inert-gas fire-extinguishing system when required. (2) All nautical school ships carrying combustible cargo in the holds, between decks, or other closed cargo compartments shall be equipped with means for extinguishing fire in such compartments by the use of any inert-gas fire-extinguishing system approved by the Coast Guard or Navy. However, in specific cases where by reason of the design, such compartments are normally accessible and considered to be part of the working or living quarters, a water sprinkling system may be installed in lieu of an inert-gas fire-extinguishing system. On such vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, a steam smothering system may be accepted in lieu of the inert gas system for the protection of cargo holds, paint lockers, and similar spaces. However, although existing steam smothering systems may be repaired, replaced, or extended, no new systems contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, will be permitted. (3) Cabinets, boxes, or casings enclosing manifolds or valves must be marked in conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high: “[STEAM/CARBON DIOXIDE/HALON/CLEAN AGENT—as appropriate] FIRE APPARATUS.”. (4) Steam or gas piping fitted for extinguishing fire shall not be used for any other purpose except that it may be used for fire-detecting purposes. (5) Pipes for conveying steam from the boilers for the purpose of extinguishing fire shall not be led into the cabins, other living spaces, or working spaces. Pipes for conveying carbon dioxide or other extinguishing vapors for the purpose of extinguishing fire shall not be led into the cabins or other living spaces. (6) Steam smothering lines shall be tested with at least 50 pounds air pressure with ends of the smothering lines capped, or by blowing steam through the lines, and a survey made for detecting corrosion and defects, using the hammer test or such other means as may be necessary. (7) At annual inspections, each carbon dioxide cylinder, whether fixed or portable, each Halon 1301 cylinder, and each clean agent cylinder must be examined externally and replaced if excessive corrosion is found; and: (i) Each carbon dioxide cylinder must be weighed and recharged if its weight loss exceeds 10 percent of the charge; (ii) Each Halon 1301 and halocarbon cylinder must be weighed and checked, and recharged or replaced if weight loss exceeds 5 percent of required weight of charge or if cylinder pressure loss exceeds 10 percent of specified gauge pressure, adjusted for temperature; and (iii) Each inert gas cylinder must be checked and recharged or replaced if cylinder pressure loss exceeds 5 percent of specified gauge pressure adjusted for temperature. (8) Carbon dioxide, Halon 1301, and clean agent cylinders carried on board nautical school ships must be tested and marked in accordance with the requirements of 46 CFR 147.60, 147.65, 147.66, and 147.67. (9) On all systems test time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the system manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses for damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are unobstructed. (b) Steam systems. (1) As noted in subparagraph (a)(2) of this section, steam smothering systems are not permitted on nautical school ships contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, nor for new installations on vessels contracted for prior to that date. Where steam smothering systems are installed, the provisions of this paragraph shall be met. (2) Steam for fire-extinguishing systems shall be available at a suitable pressure from the main boilers or a donkey or auxiliary boiler. (3) The pipe lines shall be led from not more than three stations in easily accessible locations on the weather deck to each cargo hold, cargo 'tween-decks, or other closed cargo compartments, and to each cargo-oil deep tank, lamp locker, oil room, and like compartments, which lamp locker, oil room, and like compartments, shall be wholly and tightly lined with metal. The steam connections to the lamp lockers, oil rooms, and like compartments may be taken from the nearest steam supply line, independent of the extinguishing manifolds. In lamp lockers, oil rooms, and like compartments, adequate means may be provided for ventilation if suitable dampers capable of being operated from outside the spaces are fitted in each vent duct. (4) Each pipe in the extinguishing manifolds shall be fitted with a shut-off valve plainly and permanently marked to indicate into which compartment it discharges. This requirement also applies to independent extinguishing lines. (5) Manifold steam supply pipes shall be fitted with master valves at the manifolds, and provision shall be made for draining the manifold and individual lines to protect them against freezing. If the manifolds are located on an open deck, they shall be enclosed in a metal box. (6) The minimum diameter of any steam fire-extinguishing pipe to a cargo hold, cargo 'tween-decks, other closed cargo compartments, or cargo-oil deep tank shall be one inch, the size and number of pipes to be governed by the size of the compartment. The minimum diameter of any steam fire-extinguishing pipe to a lamp locker, oil room, or like compartments, shall be three-fourths of an inch. (c) Inert-gas systems. (1) When a carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) smothering system is fitted in the cargo hold, cargo 'tween-decks, or other closed cargo compartments, or cargo-oil deep tanks, the quantity of carbon dioxide shall be sufficient to give a gas saturation of 30 percent of the gross volume of the largest cargo hold. The quantity in pounds of carbon dioxide required may be determined approximately by the following formula: where: W = the weight of CO 2 required, in pounds. L = the length of the hold, in feet. B = the mean breadth of the hold, in feet, D = the depth from tank top or flat forming lower boundary to top of uppermost space in which freight may be carried, in feet. where: W = the weight of CO 2 required, in pounds. L = the length of the hold, in feet. B = the mean breadth of the hold, in feet, D = the depth from tank top or flat forming lower boundary to top of uppermost space in which freight may be carried, in feet. (2) When a carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) smothering system is fitted in the lamp locker, oil room, or like compartments, the quantity in pounds of carbon dioxide required may be determined by dividing the gross volume of the space by a factor of 22. Lamp lockers, oil rooms, and like compartments, in all classes of vessels, shall be wholly and tightly lined with metal. The whole charge of gas shall be capable of being released simultaneously by operating one valve and control, and all cylinders shall be completely discharged in not more than two minutes. (3) Pipes used for supplying carbon dioxide to the cargo holds, cargo 'tween-decks, other closed cargo compartments, and cargo-oil deep tanks shall be not less than three-fourths inch inside diameter. Pipes used for supplying carbon dioxide to lamp lockers, oil rooms, and like compartments shall not be less than one-half inch inside diameter. (4) The control(s) releasing the inert gas shall be located in a position(s) outside the space(s) protected and shall be readily accessible when the vessel is being navigated. All valves shall be permanently marked to indicate into which compartment they discharge. A space which is protected by a carbon dioxide extinguishing system, and is normally accessible to crew while the nautical school ship is being navigated shall be fitted with an approved audible alarm in such space, which will be automatically sounded when the carbon dioxide is admitted to the space. (5) Provisions shall be made to prevent the admission of air into the lower parts of cargo holds, cargo 'tween-decks, and other closed cargo compartments while the inert-gas system is in operation. (6) Cylinders, piping, and controls for the inert-gas system shall be protected from damage and shall be securely fastened and supported." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.10,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-50 Foam smothering system requirements.,USCG,,,,"(a) When a foam-type system is fitted, its capacity shall be such as to rapidly discharge over the entire area of the bilge (tank top) of the largest boiler room a volume of foam 6 inches deep in not more than 3 minutes. The arrangement of piping shall be such as to give a uniform distribution over the entire area protected. (b) The foam-type system may be of a type approved by the Navy or Coast Guard. All containers and valves by which the system is operated shall be easily accessible and so placed that control valves and containers will not readily be cut off from use by an outbreak of fire." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.11,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-60 Emergency breathing apparatus and flame safety lamps.,USCG,,,"[CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76706, Sept. 18, 2024]","Each nautical-school ship must be equipped with the following devices: (a) Two pressure-demand, open circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus, approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and having at a minimum a 30-minute air supply, a full face piece, and a spare charge for each. A self-contained compressed-air breathing apparatus previously approved under part 160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter may continue in use as required equipment if it was part of the vessel's equipment on November 23, 1992, and as long as it is maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (b) One flame safety lamp approved by the Coast Guard or Navy." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.12,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-65 Portable fire extinguishers in accommodation spaces.,USCG,,,"[USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76706, Sept. 18, 2024]","All nautical school ships shall be provided with such number of good and efficient portable fire extinguishers approved by the Coast Guard as follows: (a) Nautical school ships less than 150 feet in length shall have at least two 2-A fire extinguishers on each passenger deck. (b) Nautical school ships 150 feet and over in length shall be provided with at least one 2-A fire extinguisher for every 150 linear feet of corridor length or fraction thereof in the spaces occupied by passengers and crew. (c) In all public spaces fire extinguishers shall be located not more than 150 feet apart." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.13,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,"§ 167.45-70 Portable fire extinguishers, general requirements.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76706, Sept. 18, 2024]","(a) Fire extinguishers shall be located in such places as in the judgment of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, will be most convenient and serviceable in case of emergency and so arranged that they may be easily removed from their fastenings. (b) Every fire extinguisher provided shall be examined at each annual inspection to determine that it is still in good condition. Soda-and-acid and foam fire extinguishers shall be tested by discharging the contents, cleaning thoroughly, and then refilling. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers shall be checked by weighing to determine contents and if found to be more than 10 percent under required contents of carbon dioxide shall be recharged. Pump tank fire extinguishers shall be tested by pumping and discharging the contents, cleaning thoroughly, and then refilling or recharging. Cartridge-operated type fire extinguishers shall be checked by examining the extinguishing agents to determine if it is still in good condition and by examining the pressure cartridge. If the cartridge end is punctured, or if the cartridge is otherwise determined to have leaked or to be in an unsuitable condition, the pressure cartridge shall be rejected and a new one inserted. Stored pressure type extinguishers shall be checked by determining that the pressure gauge is in the operating range, and the full charge of extinguishing agent is in the chamber. The hoses and nozzles of all fire extinguishers shall be inspected to see that they are clear and in good condition. (c) In addition to the required extinguishers in this part, each vessel must carry no less than 10 percent spare extinguishers or charges for each size and variety of fire extinguisher, with a minimum of one for each size and variety of extinguisher." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.14,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,"§ 167.45-71 Exemptions to the requirements of portable fire extinguishers required for vessels constructed before August 22, 2016.",USCG,,,"[USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76706, Sept. 18, 2024]","Vessels contracted for before August 22, 2016, must meet the following requirements: (a) Previously installed portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers with extinguishing capacities smaller than what is required in this part need not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (b) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable requirements in this part for new vessels." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.15,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-75 Fire extinguishers for emergency powerplants.,USCG,,,"[CGFR 58-29, 23 FR 6882, Sept. 6, 1958, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58286, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2020-0519, 89 FR 76706, Sept. 18, 2024]","In compartments where emergency lighting and wireless units are located, two fire extinguishers approved by the Coast Guard, of either carbon dioxide or dry chemical type, shall be permanently located at the most accessible points. In addition, two fire extinguishers of the above types, or foam type, shall be permanently located so as to be readily accessible to the emergency fuel tanks containing gasoline, benzene or naphtha." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.16,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-80 Fire axes.,USCG,,,,"(a) All nautical school ships shall be provided with fire axes, as follows: (b) All fire axes shall be located so as to be readily found in time of need, shall not be used for general purposes, and shall be kept in good condition." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.2,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-5 Steam fire pumps or their equivalent.,USCG,,,"[CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, as amended by CGFR 60-36, 25 FR 10642, Nov. 5, 1960; CGD 74-60, 41 FR 43152, Sept. 30, 1976; CGD 76-086, 44 FR 2394, Jan. 11, 1979]","(a) All nautical school ships shall be equipped with fire pumps. (b) Nautical school ships of 100 gross tons and under shall be equipped with one hand fire pump with a pump-cylinder capacity not less than 100 cubic inches, or a power-driven pump of equivalent discharge capacity. (c) Nautical school ships over 100 gross tons shall be equipped with fire pumps and piping as follows: (1) All nautical school ships shall be provided with powerful pumps available for use as fire pumps. When of less than 1,000 gross tons it shall have 1, and when larger it shall have at least 2 independently driven pumps connected to the fire main. Each pump shall be capable of delivering two powerful jets of water simultaneously from the highest outlets on the fire main at a Pitot tube pressure of approximately 50 pounds per square inch. (2) On oil-burning nautical school ships, where two pumps are required, they may be located in the same compartment, if the compartment is equipped with an approved fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system. (d) Outlets from the fire mains shall be of a sufficient number and so arranged that any part of the living quarters, weather decks and any part of cargo decks, accessible to crew, while the nautical school ship is being navigated, may be reached with a single 50-foot length of hose. Outlets within accommodations and service spaces adjacent thereto shall comply with the above or they may be so arranged that any part may be reached with a single 75-foot length of hose provided a siamese connection is fitted at each outlet. Where the fire main is located on an exposed deck, branches shall be provided so that the hose connections necessary to comply with the foregoing be distributed on both sides of the nautical school ship. The fire hose shall be connected to the outlet at all times, except on open decks where the location of the fire hydrants is such that no protection is afforded for the hose in heavy weather. The fire hose may be temporarily removed from the hydrant when it will interfere with the handling of cargo. (e) Outlet openings shall have a diameter of not less than 1 1/2 inches and shall be fitted with suitable hose connections and spanners. The arrangement of the fire hydrant shall be limited to any position from the horizontal to the vertical pointing downward, so that the hose will lead downward or horizontally, in order to minimize the possibility of kinking. In no case will a hydrant arranged in a vertical position with the outlet pointing upward be accepted. (f) Fire pumps shall be fitted on the discharge side with relief valves set to relieve at 25 pounds higher than the pressure necessary to maintain the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section and a pressure gage to indicate the pressure on the fire main. If the fire pumps operating under shut-off conditions are not capable of producing a pressure exceeding 125 pounds per square inch, the relief valve may be omitted. (g) Each section of fire hose used after January 1, 1980 must be lined commercial fire hose that conforms to Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Standard 19 or Federal Specification ZZ-H-451E. Hose that bears the label of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. as lined fire hose is accepted as conforming to this requirement. Each section of replacement fire hose or any section of new fire hose placed aboard a vessel after January 1, 1977 must also conform to the specification required by this paragraph. (h) Each fire hydrant must have at least one length of firehose. Each firehose on the hydrant must have a combination solid stream and water spray firehose nozzle that is approved under subpart 162.027 of this chapter." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.3,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-10 Couplings on fire hose.,USCG,,,,"The couplings on fire hose shall be of brass, copper, or composition material. All hydrants shall be provided with suitable spanners." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.4,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-15 Capacity of pipes and hose.,USCG,,,,"The capacity of the pipes and hose leading from the pumps shall in no case be less than that of the discharge opening of the pump: Provided, however, That the pipe and hose shall in no instance be less than 1 1/2 inches in internal diameter." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.5,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-20 Examination and testing of pumps and fire-extinguishing equipment.,USCG,,,,"The inspectors will examine all pumps, hose, and other fire apparatus and will see that the hose is subjected to a pressure of 100 pounds to the square inch at each annual inspection and that the hose couplings are securely fastened." 46:46:7.0.1.1.2.11.1.6,46,Shipping,I,R,167,PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS,167.45,Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting and Fire Prevention Requirements,,§ 167.45-25 Fire mains and hose connections.,USCG,,,,"All pipes used as mains for conducting water from fire pumps on nautical school ships shall be of steel, wrought iron, brass, or copper with wrought iron brass, or composition hose connections."