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Pacific West Coast

Source:

USCG-1999-5700, 65 FR 46605, July 31, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

§ 167.400 Off San Francisco Traffic Separation Scheme: General.

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).

§ 167.401 Off San Francisco: Precautionary area.

(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:

Latitude Longitude
37°42.70′ N 122°34.60′ W.
37°50.30′ N 122°38.00′ W.

(2) The precautionary area is bounded to the east by a line connecting the following geographic positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°42.70′ N 122°34.60′ W.
37°45.90′ N 122°38.00′ W.
37°50.30′ N 122°38.00′ W

(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.

§ 167.402 Off San Francisco: Northern approach.

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°48.40′ N 122°47.60′ W
37°56.70′ N 123°03.70′ W
37°55.20′ N 123°04.90′ W
37°47.70′ N 122°48.20′ 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
37°49.20′ N 122°46.70′ W.
37°58.00′ N 123°02.70′ 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
37°53.90′ N 123°06.10′ W.
37°46.70′ N 122°48.70′ W.

§ 167.403 Off San Francisco: Southern approach.

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°39.10′ N 122°40.40′ W.
37°27.00′ N 122°40.40′ W.
37°27.00′ N 122°43.00′ W.
37°39.10′ N 122°43.00′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°39.30′ N 122°39.20′ W.
37°27.00′ N 122°39.20′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°27.00′ N 122°44.30′ W.
37°39.40′ N 122°44.30′ W.

§ 167.404 Off San Francisco: Western approach.

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°41.90′ N 122°48.00′ W.
37°38.10′ N 122°58.10′ W.
37°36.50′ N 122°57.30′ W.
37°41.10′ N 122°47.20′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°42.80′ N 122°48.50′ W.
37°39.60′ N 122°58.80′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°35.00′ N 122°56.50′ W.
37°40.40′ N 122°46.30′ W.

§ 167.405 Off San Francisco: Main ship channel.

(a) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°45.90′ N 122°38.00′ W.
37°47.00′ N 122°34.30′ W.
37°48.10′ N 122°31.00′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°45.80′ N 122°37.70′ W.
37°47.80′ N 122°30.80′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
37°46.20′ N 122°37.90′ W.
37°46.90′ N 122°35.30′ W.
37°48.50′ N 122°31.30′ W.

§ 167.406 Off San Francisco: Area to be avoided.

A circular area to be avoided, with a radius of half of a nautical mile, is centered upon geographic position:

Latitude Longitude
37°45.00′ N 122°41.50′ W.

§ 167.450 In the Santa Barbara Channel Traffic Separation Scheme: General.

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).

§ 167.451 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Vicente and Point Conception.

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
34°20.90′ N 120°30.16′ W
34°04.00′ N 119°15.96′ W.
33°44.90′ N 118°35.75′ W.
33°43.20′ N 118°36.95′ W.
34°02.20′ N 119°17.46′ W.
34°18.90′ N 120°30.96′ 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
34°21.80′ N 120°29.96′ W.
34°04.80′ N 119°15.16′ W.
33°45.80′ N 118°35.15′ 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
33°42.30′ N 118°37.55′ W.
34°01.40′ N 119°18.26′ W.
34°18.00′ N 120°31.16′ W.

§ 167.452 In the Santa Barbara Channel: Between Point Conception and Point Arguello.

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
34°20.90′ N 120°30.16′ W.
34°18.90′ N 120°30.96′ W.
34°25.70′ N 120°51.81′ W.
34°23.75′ N 120°52.51′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
34°21.80′ N 120°29.96′ W.
34°26.60′ N 120°51.51′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
34°18.00′ N 120°31.16′ W.
34°22.80′ N 120°52.76′ W.

§ 167.500 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach Traffic Separation Scheme: General.

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).

[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

§ 167.501 In the approaches to Los Angeles/Long Beach: Precautionary area.

(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:

Latitude Longitude
33°35.50′ N 118°17.60′ W.
33°35.50′ N 118°09.00′ W.
33°37.70′ N 118°06.50′ W.
33°43.40′ N 118°10.80′ W.

(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).

[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

§ 167.502 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach: Western approach.

(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
33°37.70′ N 118°17.60′ W.
33°36.50′ N 118°17.60′ W.
33°36.50′ N 118°23.10′ W.
33°43.20′ N 118°36.90′ W.
33°44.90′ N 118°35.70′ W.
33°37.70′ N 118°20.90′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for northbound coastwise traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
33°38.70′ N 118°17.60′ W.
33°38.70′ N 118°20.60′ W.
33°45.80′ N 118°35.10′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound coastwise traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
33°35.50′ N 118°17.60′ W.
33°35.50′ N 118°23.43′ W.
33°42.30′ N 118°37.50′ W.

[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

§ 167.503 In the approaches to Los Angeles-Long Beach TSS: Southern approach.

(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:

Latitude Longitude
33°35.50′ N 118°10.30′ W.
33°35.50′ N 118°12.75′ W.
33°19.70′ N 118°03.50′ W.
33°19.00′ N 118°05.60′ W.

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
33°35.50′ N 118°09.00′ W.
33°20.00′ N 118°02.30′ W.

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
33°35.50′ N 118°14.00′ W.
33°18.70′ N 118°06.75′ W.

[USCG-2000-7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000]

§ 167.1300 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: General.

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).

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1301 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Western approach.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°30.10′ N 125°09.00′ W
48°30.10′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°29.11′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°29.11′ N 125°09.00′ W

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°32.09′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°32.09′ N 125°08.98′ W

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°27.31′ N 125°09.00′ W
48°28.13′ N 125°04.67′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1302 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Southwestern approach.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°23.99′ N 125°06.54′ W
48°27.63′ N 125°03.38′ W
48°27.14′ N 125°02.08′ W
48°23.50′ N 125°05.26′ W

(b) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°22.55′ N 125°02.80′ W
48°26.64′ N 125°00.81′ W

(c) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°28.13′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°24.94′ N 125°09.00′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1303 In the approaches to the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Precautionary area “JF.”

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°32.09′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°30.10′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°29.11′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°28.13′ N 125°04.67′ W
48°27.63′ N 125°03.38′ W
48°27.14′ N 125°02.08′ W
48°26.64′ N 125°00.81′ W
48°28.13′ N 124°57.90′ W
48°29.11′ N 125°00.00′ W
48°30.10′ N 125°00.00′ W
48°32.09′ N 125°00.00′ W
48°32.09′ N 125°04.67′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70826, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1310 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: General.

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).

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1311 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Western lanes.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°29.11′ N 125°00.00′ W
48°29.11′ N 124°43.78′ W
48°13.89′ N 123°54.84′ W
48°13.89′ N 123°31.98′ W
48°14.49′ N 123°31.98′ W
48°17.02′ N 123°56.46′ W
48°30.10′ N 124°43.50′ W
48°30.10′ N 125°00.00′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°16.45′ N 123°30.42′ W
48°15.97′ N 123°33.54′ W
48°18.00′ N 123°56.07′ W
48°32.00′ N 124°46.57′ W
48°32.09′ N 124°49.90′ W
48°32.09′ N 125°00.00′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°28.13′ N 124°57.90′ W
48°28.13′ N 124°44.07′ W
48°12.90′ N 123°55.24′ W
48°12.94′ N 123°32.89′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1312 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Southern lanes.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°10.82′ N 123°25.44′ W
48°12.38′ N 123°28.68′ W
48°12.90′ N 123°28.68′ W
48°12.84′ N 123°27.46′ W
48°10.99′ N 123°24.84′ W

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°11.24′ N 123°23.82′ W
48°12.72′ N 123°25.34′ W

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°12.94′ N 123°32.89′ W
48°09.42′ N 123°24.24′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1313 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Northern lanes.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°21.15′ N 123°24.83′ W
48°16.16′ N 123°28.50′ W
48°15.77′ N 123°27.18′ W
48°20.93′ N 123°24.26′ W

(b) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°21.83′ N 123°25.56′ W
48°16.45′ N 123°30.42′ W

(c) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°20.93′ N 123°23.22′ W
48°15.13′ N 123°25.62′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1314 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Eastern lanes.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°13.22′ N 123°15.91′ W
48°14.03′ N 123°25.98′ W
48°13.54′ N 123°25.86′ W
48°12.89′ N 123°16.69′ W

(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°14.27′ N 123°13.41′ W
48°14.05′ N 123°16.08′ W
48°15.13′ N 123°25.62′ W

(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°12.72′ N 123°25.34′ W
48°12.34′ N 123°18.01′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1315 In the Strait of Juan de Fuca: Precautionary area “PA.”

In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, precautionary area “PA” is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°12.94′ N 123°32.89′ W
48°13.89′ N 123°31.98′ W
48°14.49′ N 123°31.98′ W
48°16.45′ N 123°30.42′ W
48°16.16′ N 123°28.50′ W
48°15.77′ N 123°27.18′ W
48°15.13′ N 123°25.62′ W
48°14.03′ N 123°25.98′ W
48°13.54′ N 123°25.86′ W
48°12.72′ N 123°25.34′ W
48°12.84′ N 123°27.46′ W
48°12.90′ N 123°28.68′ W
48°12.94′ N 123°32.89′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1320 In Puget Sound and its approaches: General.

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.

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1321 In Puget Sound and its approaches: Rosario Strait.

In Rosario Strait, the following are established:

(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°48.98′ N 122°55.20′ W
48°46.76′ N 122°50.43′ W
48°45.56′ N 122°48.36′ W
48°45.97′ N 122°48.12′ W
48°46.39′ N 122°50.76′ W
48°48.73′ N 122°55.68′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°49.49′ N 122°54.24′ W
48°47.14′ N 122°50.10′ W
48°46.35′ N 122°47.50′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°44.95′ N 122°48.28′ W
48°46.76′ N 122°53.10′ W
48°47.93′ N 122°57.12′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°44.27′ N 122°45.53′ W
48°41.72′ N 122°43.50′ W
48°41.60′ N 122°43.82′ W
48°44.17′ N 122°45.87′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°44.62′ N 122°44.96′ W
48°41.80′ N 122°42.70′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°44.08′ N 122°46.65′ W
48°41.25′ N 122°44.37′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°39.33′ N 122°42.73′ W
48°36.08′ N 122°45.00′ W
48°26.82′ N 122°43.53′ W
48°27.62′ N 122°45.53′ W
48°29.48′ N 122°44.77′ W
48°36.13′ N 122°45.80′ W
48°38.38′ N 122°44.20′ W
48°39.63′ N 122°44.03′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°25.97′ N 122°47.03′ W
48°25.55′ N 122°43.93′ W

(2) To the south by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°25.97′ N 122°47.03′ W
48°24.62′ N 122°48.68′ W
48°23.75′ N 122°47.47′ W
48°25.20′ N 122°45.73′ W
48°25.17′ N 122°45.62′ W
48°24.15′ N 122°45.27′ W
48°24.08′ N 122°43.38′ W
48°25.55′ N 122°43.93′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1322 In Puget Sound and its approaches: Approaches to Puget Sound other than Rosario Strait.

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°24.13′ N 122°47.97′ W
48°20.32′ N 122°57.02′ W
48°20.53′ N 122°57.22′ W
48°24.32′ N 122°48.22′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°16.25′ N 123°06.58′ W
48°16.57′ N 123°06.58′ W
48°19.20′ N 123°00.35′ W
48°19.00′ N 123°00.17′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°23.75′ N 122°47.47′ W
48°19.80′ N 122°56.83′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°15.70′ N 123°06.58′ W
48°18.67′ N 122°59.57′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°24.62′ N 122°48.68′ W
48°20.85′ N 122°57.80′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°19.70′ N 123°00.53′ W
48°17.15′ N 123°06.57′ W

(8) Precautionary area “ND,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°11.00′ N 123°06.58′ W.
48°17.15′ N 123°06.57′ W.
48°14.27′ N 123°13.41′ W.
48°12.34′ N 123°18.01′ W.
48°12.72′ N 123°25.34′ W.
48°11.24′ N 123°23.82′ W.
48°10.82′ N 123°25.44′ W.
48°09.42′ N 123°24.24′ W.
48°08.39′ N 123°24.24′ W.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°28.72′ N 123°08.53′ W
48°25.43′ N 123°03.88′ W
48°22.88′ N 123°00.82′ W
48°20.93′ N 122°59.30′ W
48°20.82′ N 122°59.62′ W
48°22.72′ N 123°01.12′ W
48°25.32′ N 123°04.30′ W
48°28.39′ N 123°08.64′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°18.83′ N 122°57.48′ W
48°13.15′ N 122°51.33′ W
48°13.00′ N 122°51.62′ W
48°18.70′ N 122°57.77′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°29.28′ N 123°08.35′ W
48°25.60′ N 123°03.13′ W
48°23.20′ N 123°00.20′ W
48°21.00′ N 122°58.50′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°19.20′ N 122°57.03′ W
48°13.35′ N 122°50.63′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°27.86′ N 123°08.81′ W
48°25.17′ N 123°04.98′ W
48°22.48′ N 123°01.73′ W
48°20.47′ N 123°00.20′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°18.52′ N 122°58.50′ W
48°12.63′ N 122°52.15′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°24.15′ N 122°44.08′ W
48°13.33′ N 122°48.78′ W
48°13.38′ N 122°49.15′ W
48°24.17′ N 122°44.48′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°24.08′ N 122°43.38′ W
48°13.10′ N 122°48.12′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°24.15′ N 122°45.27′ W
48°13.43′ N 122°49.90′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°11.50′ N 122°52.73′ W
48°11.73′ N 122°52.70′ W
48°12.48′ N 123°06.58′ W
48°12.23′ N 123°06.58′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°12.22′ N 122°52.52′ W
48°12.98′ N 123°06.58′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°11.73′ N 123°06.58′ W
48°10.98′ N 122°52.65′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010, as amended by USCG-2014-0410, 79 FR 38448, July 7, 2014]

§ 167.1323 In Puget Sound and its approaches: Puget Sound.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°11.08′ N 122°46.88′ W
48°06.85′ N 122°39.52′ W
48°02.48′ N 122°38.17′ W
48°02.43′ N 122°38.52′ W
48°06.72′ N 122°39.83′ W
48°10.82′ N 122°46.98′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°01.40′ N 122°37.57′ W
47°57.95′ N 122°34.67′ W
47°55.85′ N 122°30.22′ W
47°55.67′ N 122°30.40′ W
47°57.78′ N 122°34.92′ W
48°01.28′ N 122°37.87′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
47°54.85′ N 122°29.18′ W
47°46.52′ N 122°26.30′ W
47°46.47′ N 122°26.62′ W
47°54.80′ N 122°29.53′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
47°45.20′ N 122°26.25′ W
47°40.27′ N 122°27.55′ W
47°40.30′ N 122°27.88′ W
47°45.33′ N 122°26.60′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
47°39.12′ N 122°27.62′ W
47°35.18′ N 122°27.08′ W
47°35.17′ N 122°27.35′ W
47°39.08′ N 122°27.97′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
47°34.02′ N 122°26.70′ W
47°26.92′ N 122°24.10′ W
47°23.07′ N 122°20.98′ W
47°19.78′ N 122°26.58′ W
47°19.98′ N 122°26.83′ W
47°23.15′ N 122°21.45′ W
47°26.85′ N 122°24.45′ W
47°33.95′ N 122°27.03′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°11.72′ N 122°46.83′ W
48°07.13′ N 122°38.83′ W
48°02.10′ N 122°37.32′ W
47°58.23′ N 122°34.07′ W
47°55.83′ N 122°28.80′ W
47°45.92′ N 122°25.33′ W
47°39.68′ N 122°26.95′ W
47°34.65′ N 122°26.18′ W
47°27.13′ N 122°23.40′ W
47°23.33′ N 122°20.37′ W
47°22.67′ N 122°20.53′ W
47°19.07′ N 122°26.75′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°10.15′ N 122°47.58′ W
48°09.35′ N 122°45.55′ W
48°06.45′ N 122°40.52′ W
48°01.65′ N 122°30.03′ W
47°57.47′ N 122°35.45′ W
47°55.07′ N 122°30.35′ W
47°45.90′ N 122°27.18′ W
47°39.70′ N 122°28.78′ W
47°34.47′ N 122°27.98′ W
47°26.63′ N 122°25.12′ W
47°23.25′ N 122°22.42′ W
47°20.00′ N 122°27.90′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70827, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1330 In Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and the Strait of Georgia: General.

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).

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70830, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1331 In Haro Strait and Boundary Pass.

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:

Latitude Longitude
48°23.15′ N 123°21.12′ W
48°23.71′ N 123°23.88′ W
48°21.83′ N 123°25.56′ W
48°21.15′ N 123°24.83′ W
48°20.93′ N 123°24.26′ W
48°20.93′ N 123°23.22′ W
48°21.67′ N 123°21.12′ W
48°23.15′ N 123°21.12′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°22.25′ N 123°21.12′ W
48°22.25′ N 123°17.95′ W
48°23.88′ N 123°13.18′ W
48°24.30′ N 123°13.00′ W
48°22.55′ N 123°18.05′ W
48°22.55′ N 123°21.12′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°21.67′ N 123°21.12′ W
48°21.67′ N 123°17.70′ W
48°23.10′ N 123°13.50′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°25.10′ N 123°12.67′ W
48°23.15′ N 123°18.30′ W
48°23.15′ N 123°21.12′ W

(e) Precautionary area “DI,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°23.10′ N 123°13.50′ W
48°24.30′ N 123°09.95′ W
48°26.57′ N 123°09.22′ W
48°25.10′ N 123°12.67′ W
48°23.10′ N 123°13.50′ W

(f) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°25.96′ N 123°10.65′ W
48°27.16′ N 123°10.25′ W
48°28.77′ N 123°10.84′ W
48°29.10′ N 123°11.59′ W
48°25.69′ N 123°11.28′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°26.57′ N 123°09.22′ W
48°27.86′ N 123°08.81′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°29.80′ N 123°13.15′ W
48°25.10′ N 123°12.67′ W

(i) Precautionary area “HS,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°27.86′ N 123°08.81′ W
48°29.28′ N 123°08.35′ W
48°30.55′ N 123°10.12′ W
48°31.60′ N 123°10.65′ W
48°32.83′ N 123°13.45′ W
48°29.80′ N 123°13.15′ W
48°27.86′ N 123°08.81′ W

(j) A two-way route between the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°31.60′ N 123°10.65′ W
48°35.21′ N 123°12.61′ W
48°38.37′ N 123°12.36′ W
48°39.41′ N 123°13.14′ W
48°39.41′ N 123°16.06′ W
48°32.83′ N 123°13.45′ W

(k) Precautionary area “TP,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°41.06′ N 123°11.04′ W
48°42.23′ N 123°11.35′ W
48°43.80′ N 123°10.77′ W
48°43.20′ N 123°16.06′ W
48°39.41′ N 123°16.06′ W
48°39.32′ N 123°13.14′ W
48°39.76′ N 123°11.84′ W

(l) A two-way route between the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°42.23′ N 123°11.35′ W
48°45.51′ N 123°01.82′ W
48°47.78′ N 122°59.12′ W
48°48.19′ N 123°00.84′ W
48°46.43′ N 123°03.12′ W
48°43.80′ N 123°10.77′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70830, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1332 In the Strait of Georgia.

In the Strait of Georgia, the following are established:

(a) Precautionary area “GS,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°52.30′ N 123°07.44′ W
48°54.81′ N 123°03.66′ W
48°49.49′ N 122°54.24′ W
48°47.93′ N 122°57.12′ W
48°47.78′ N 122°59.12′ W
48°48.19′ N 123°00.84′ W
48°52.30′ N 123°07.44′ W

(b) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°53.89′ N 123°05.04′ W
48°56.82′ N 123°10.08′ W
48°56.30′ N 123°10.80′ W
48°53.39′ N 123°05.70′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°54.81′ N 123°03.66′ W
48°57.68′ N 123°08.76′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
48°55.34′ N 123°12.30′ W
48°52.30′ N 123°07.44′ W

(e) Precautionary area “PR,” which is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
48°55.34′ N 123°12.30′ W
48°57.68′ N 123°08.76′ W
49°02.20′ N 123°16.28′ W
49°00.00′ N 123°19.69′ W

(f) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
49°01.39′ N 123°17.53′ W
49°03.84′ N 123°21.30′ W
49°03.24′ N 123°22.41′ W
49°00.75′ N 123°18.52′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
49°02.20′ N 123°16.28′ W
49°04.52′ N 123°20.04′ W

(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:

Latitude Longitude
49°02.51′ N 123°23.76′ W
49°00.00′ N 123°19.69′ W

[USCG-2002-12702, 75 FR 70830, Nov. 19, 2010]

§ 167.1700 In Prince William Sound: General.

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).

[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

§ 167.1701 In Prince William Sound: Precautionary areas.

(a) Cape Hinchinbrook. A precautionary area is established and is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°20.59′ N 146°48.18′ W
60°12.67′ N 146°40.43′ W
60°11.01′ N 146°28.65′ W
60°05.47′ N 146°00.01′ W
60°00.81′ N 146°03.53′ W
60°05.44′ N 146°27.58′ W
59°51.80′ N 146°37.51′ W
59°53.52′ N 146°46.84′ W
60°07.76′ N 146°36.24′ W
60°11.51′ N 146°46.64′ W
60°20.60′ N 146°54.31′ W

(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.

[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

§ 167.1702 In Prince William Sound: Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme.

The Prince William Sound Traffic Separation Scheme consists of the following:

(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°20.77′ N 146°52.31′ W
60°48.12′ N 147°01.78′ W
60°48.29′ N 146°59.77′ W
60°20.93′ N 146°50.32′ W

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°20.59′ N 146°48.18′ W
60°49.49′ N 146°58.19′ W

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°49.10′ N 147°04.19′ W
60°20.60′ N 146°54.31′ W

[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]

§ 167.1703 In Prince William Sound: Valdez Arm Traffic Separation Scheme.

The Valdez Arm Traffic Separation Scheme consists of the following:

(a) A separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°51.08′ N 147°00.33′ W
60°58.60′ N 146°48.10′ W
60°58.30′ N 146°47.10′ W
60°50.45′ N 146°58.75′ W

(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°49.39′ N 146°58.19′ W
60°58.04′ N 146°46.52′ W

(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:

Latitude Longitude
60°58.93′ N 146°48.86′ W
60°50.61′ N 147°03.60′ W

[USCG-2001-10254, 67 FR 53743, Aug. 19, 2002]