§ 165.T08-1193 Safey Zone; Calcasieu River Channel, Lake Charles, LA.
(a)Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable waters in the Calcasieu River Channel within the following points: Point 1 at 30°2′45.43″ N 93°19′53.01″ W, thence to Point 2 at 30°2′44.30″ N 93°19′39.54″ W, thence to Point 3 at 30°2′0.65″ N 93°19′56.76″ W thence to Point 4 at 30°2′0.16″ N 93°19′40.92″ W; thence returning to Point 1. All coordinates are based on World Geodetic System (WGS-84).
(b)Definition. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port
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§ 165.T08-1193 Safey Zone; Calcasieu River Channel, Lake Charles, LA.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable waters in the Calcasieu River Channel within the following points: Point 1 at 30°2′45.43″ N 93°19′53.01″ W, thence to Point 2 at 30°2′44.30″ N 93°19′39.54″ W, thence to Point 3 at 30°2′0.65″ N 93°19′56.76″ W thence to Point 4 at 30°2′0.16″ N 93°19′40.92″ W; thence returning to Point 1. All coordinates are based on World Geodetic System (WGS-84).
(b) Definition. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF-FM channel 13 or 16 or by phone at 337-912-0073. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement periods. This section is effective from September 11, 2026 through October 31, 2026, but will only be enforced for four-hours on each of two days during this period. The enforcement date and time will depend upon the schedule for installation and removal of a dredge pipeline. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the exact enforcement times through Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
[USCG-2026-1193, 91 FR 58377, Sept. 15, 2026]
Effective Date Note:
Effective Date Note:By USCG-2026-1193, 91 FR 58377, Sept. 15, 2026, § 165.T08-1193 was added, effective Sept. 15, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2026.