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46 U.S.C. 70001, 70003; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.0.
CGD 81-080, 48 FR 36456, Aug. 11, 1983, unless otherwise noted.
CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, unless otherwise noted.
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CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, unless otherwise noted.
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.
[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]
(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:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°50.33′ N | 68°57.00′ W |
| 40°23.75′ N | 69°14.63′ W |
(2) The precautionary area is bounded to the west by a line connecting the two traffic separation schemes between the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°36.75′ N | 68°15.16′ W |
| 40°48.00′ N | 69°03.33′ W |
[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:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°28.75′ N | 69°14.83′ W |
| 40°27.62′ N | 70°13.77′ W |
| 40°30.62′ N | 70°14.00′ W |
| 40°31.75′ N | 69°14.97′ W |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°36.75′ N | 69°15.17′ W |
| 40°35.62′ N | 70°14.15′ W |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°22.62′ N | 70°13.60′ W |
| 40°23.75′ N | 69°14.63′ W |
[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°24.33′ N | 73°04.97′ W |
| 40°24.20′ N | 73°11.50′ W |
| 40°26.00′ N | 73°40.93′ W |
| 40°27.00′ N | 73°40.75′ W |
| 40°27.20′ N | 73°11.50′ W |
| 40°27.33′ N | 73°04.95′ W |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°32.33′ N | 73°04.95′ W |
| 40°32.20′ N | 73°11.50′ W |
| 40°28.00′ N | 73°40.73′ W |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°25.05′ N | 73°41.32′ W |
| 40°19.20′ N | 73°11.50′ W |
| 40°19.33′ N | 73°04.97′ W |
[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987]
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°03.10′ N | 73°17.93′ W |
| 40°06.50′ N | 73°22.73′ W |
| 40°22.45′ N | 73°43.55′ W |
| 40°23.20′ N | 73°42.70′ W |
| 40°08.72′ N | 73°20.10′ W |
| 40°05.32′ N | 73°15.28′ W |
(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°08.98′ N | 73°10.87′ W |
| 40°12.42′ N | 73°15.67′ W |
| 40°24.02′ N | 73°41.97′ W |
(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°21.82′ N | 73°44.55′ W |
| 40°02.80′ N | 73°27.15′ W |
| 39°59.43′ N | 73°22.35′ W |
[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:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 39°45.70′ N | 73°48.00′ W |
| 40°20.63′ N | 73°48.33′ W |
| 40°20.87′ N | 73°47.07′ W |
| 39°45.70′ N | 73°44.00′ W |
(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 39°45.70′ N | 73°37.70′ W |
| 40°21.25′ N | 73°45.85′ W |
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 40°20.53′ N | 73°49.65′ W |
| 39°45.70′ N | 73°54.40′ W |
[CGD 84-004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, as amended by USCG-2010-0351, 75 FR 36287, June 25, 2010]
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.
[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°46.30′ N | 74°34.45′ W |
| 38°46.33′ N | 74°55.75′ W |
| 38°47.45′ N | 74°55.40′ W |
| 38°47.35′ N | 74°34.50′ W |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°48.32′ N | 74°55.30′ W |
| 38°49.80′ N | 74°34.60′ W |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°45.45′ N | 74°56.20′ W |
| 38°44.45′ N | 74°34.35′ W |
[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000]
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°27.00′ N | 74°42.30′ W |
| 38°43.40′ N | 74°58.00′ W |
| 38°44.20′ N | 74°57.20′ W |
| 38°27.60′ N | 74°41.30′ W |
(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°28.80′ N | 74°39.30′ W |
| 38°45.10′ N | 74°56.60′ W |
(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°42.80′ N | 74°58.90′ W |
| 38°27.00′ N | 74°45.40′ W |
[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:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 38°50.75′ N | 75°03.40′ W |
| 38°47.50′ N | 75°01.80′ W |
| 38°48.32′ N | 74°55.30′ W |
| 38°50.20′ N | 74°49.73′ W |
| 39°00.00′ N | 74°40.23′ W |
(b) The two-way traffic route is bounded on the east and north by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 39°00.00′ N | 74°41.00′ W |
| 38°50.48′ N | 74°50.30′ W |
| 38°48.80′ N | 74°55.25′ W |
| 38°48.33′ N | 74°59.30′ W |
| 38°49.10′ N | 75°01.65′ W |
| 38°51.27′ N | 75°02.83′ W |
[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12945, 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.
[CGD 97-004, 65 FR 12946, Mar. 10, 2000]
(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.
[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:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°56.13′ N | 75°57.45′ W |
[CGD 90-039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994, as amended by USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77534, Dec. 13, 2010]
(a) A separation line is established connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°57.50′ N | 75°48.21′ W. |
| 36°56.40′ N | 75°52.40′ W. |
| 36°56.40′ N | 75°54.95′ W. |
(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°57.94′ N | 75°48.41′ W. |
| 36°56.90′ N | 75°52.40′ W. |
| 36°56.90′ N | 75°55.14′ W. |
(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°57.04′ N | 75°48.01′ W. |
| 36°55.88′ N | 75°52.40′ W. |
| 36°55.88′ N | 75°54.95′ W. |
[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 connects the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°50.33′ N | 75°46.29′ W. |
| 36°52.90′ N | 75°51.52′ W. |
| 36°55.96′ N | 75°54.97′ W. |
(b) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°55.11′ N | 75°55.23′ W. |
| 36°52.35′ N | 75°52.12′ W. |
| 36°49.70′ N | 75°46.80′ W. |
(c) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°49.52′ N | 75°46.94′ W. |
| 36°52.18′ N | 75°52.29′ W. |
| 36°54.97′ N | 75°55.43′ W. |
(d) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 36°54.44′ N | 75°56.09′ W. |
| 36°51.59′ N | 75°52.92′ W. |
| 36°48.87′ N | 75°47.42′ W. |
(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.
[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.
[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.
[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:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 33°44.94′ N | 78°04.81′ W. |
| 33°32.75′ N | 78°09.66′ W. |
| 33°34.50′ N | 78°14.70′ W. |
| 33°45.11′ N | 78°04.98′ W. |
(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 33°32.75′ N | 78°05.99′ W. |
| 33°44.38′ N | 78°03.77′ W. |
(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 33°36.22′ N | 78°18.00′ W. |
| 33°46.03′ N | 78°05.41′ W. |
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.
[USCG-2010-0718, 75 FR 77535, Dec. 13, 2010]