Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 167—OFFSHORE TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES
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Subpart B—Description of Traffic Separation Schemes and Precautionary Areas
Atlantic East Coast
Source: CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, unless otherwise noted.
§ 167.150 Off New York Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
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]
§ 167.151 Off New York: Precautionary areas.
(a) A circular precautionary area with a radius of seven miles is established centered upon Ambrose Light in geographical position 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[min] N 68°57.00[min] W 40°23.75[min] N 69°14.63[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(2) The precautionary area is bounded to the west by a line connecting the two traffic separation schemes between the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°36.75[min] N 68°15.16[min] W 40°48.00[min] N 69°03.33[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987] § 167.152 Off New York: Eastern approach, off Nantucket.
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°28.75[min] N 69°14.83[min] W 40°27.62[min] N 70°13.77[min] W 40°30.62[min] N 70°14.00[min] W 40°31.75[min] N 69°14.97[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°36.75[min] N 69°15.17[min] W 40°35.62[min] N 70°14.15[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°22.62[min] N 70°13.60[min] W 40°23.75[min] N 69°14.63[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987] § 167.153 Off New York: Eastern approach, off Ambrose Light.
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°24.33[min] N 73°04.97[min] W 40°24.20[min] N 73°11.50[min] W 40°26.00[min] N 73°40.93[min] W 40°27.00[min] N 73°40.75[min] W 40°27.20[min] N 73°11.50[min] W 40°27.33[min] N 73°04.95[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°32.33[min] N 73°04.95[min] W 40°32.20[min] N 73°11.50[min] W 40°28.00[min] N 73°40.73[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°25.05[min] N 73°41.32[min] W 40°19.20[min] N 73°11.50[min] W 40°19.33[min] N 73°04.97[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987] § 167.154 Off New York: South-eastern approach.
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°03.10[min] N 73°17.93[min] W 40°06.50[min] N 73°22.73[min] W 40°22.45[min] N 73°43.55[min] W 40°23.20[min] N 73°42.70[min] W 40°08.72[min] N 73°20.10[min] W 40°05.32[min] N 73°15.28[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°08.98[min] N 73°10.87[min] W 40°12.42[min] N 73°15.67[min] W 40°24.02[min] N 73°41.97[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°21.82[min] N 73°44.55[min] W 40°02.80[min] N 73°27.15[min] W 39°59.43[min] N 73°22.35[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987, as amended by CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33365, June 19, 1997] § 167.155 Off New York: Southern approach.
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39°45.70[min] N 73°48.00[min] W 40°20.63[min] N 73°48.33[min] W 40°20.87[min] N 73°47.07[min] W 39°45.70[min] N 73°44.00[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39°45.70[min] N 73°37.70[min] W 40°21.25[min] N 73°45.85[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40°20.53[min] N 73°49.65[min] W 39°45.70[min] N 73°54.40[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Note: Use of LORAN C enables masters of appropriately equipped vessels to be informed highly accurately and continuously about the vessel's position in the area covered by this scheme.
[CGD 84–004, 52 FR 33589, Sept. 4, 1987] § 167.170 Off Delaware Bay Approach Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
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] § 167.171 Off Delaware Bay: Eastern approach.
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°46.30[min] N 74°34.45[min] W 38°46.33[min] N 74°55.75[min] W 38°47.45[min] N 74°55.40[min] W 38°47.35[min] N 74°34.50[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°48.32[min] N 74°55.30[min] W 38°49.80[min] N 74°34.60[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°45.45[min] N 74°56.20[min] W 38°44.45[min] N 74°34.35[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000] § 167.172 Off Delaware Bay: Southeastern approach.
(a) A separation zone is established bounded by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°27.00[min] N 74°42.30[min] W 38°43.40[min] N 74°58.00[min] W 38°44.20[min] N 74°57.20[min] W 38°27.60[min] N 74°41.30[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°28.80[min] N 74°39.30[min] W 38°45.10[min] N 74°56.60[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°42.80[min] N 74°58.90[min] W 38°27.00[min] N 74°45.40[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000] § 167.173 Off Delaware Bay: Two-Way Traffic Route.
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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38°50.75[min] N 75°03.40[min] W 38°47.50[min] N 75°01.80[min] W 38°48.32[min] N 74°55.30[min] W 38°50.20[min] N 74°49.73[min] W 39°00.00[min] N 74°40.23[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) The two-way traffic route is bounded on the east and north by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 39°00.00[min] N 74°41.00[min] W 38°50.48[min] N 74°50.30[min] W 38°48.80[min] N 74°55.25[min] W 38°48.33[min] N 74°59.30[min] W 38°49.10[min] N 75°01.65[min] W 38°51.27[min] N 75°02.83[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 97–004, 65 FR 12945, Mar. 10, 2000] § 167.174 Off Delaware Bay: Precautionary area.
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] § 167.200 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay Traffic Separation Scheme: General.
(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 13.5 meters (45 feet) of fresh water or less, separated by a deep-water (DW) route for inbound and outbound vessels with drafts exceeding 13.5 meters (45 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] § 167.201 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Precautionary area.
A precautionary area is established bounded by a circle with a two-mile radius, centered on the following geographic position:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°56.14[min] N 75°57.43[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994] § 167.202 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Eastern approach.
(a) A separation line is established connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°58.66[min] N 75°48.63[min] W 36°56.79[min] N 75°55.08[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) An inbound traffic lane is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°59.14[min] N 75°48.88[min] W 36°57.24[min] N 75°55.34[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) An outbound traffic lane is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°56.29[min] N 75°54.93[min] W 36°58.18[min] N 75°48.48[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994] § 167.203 In the approaches to Chesapeake Bay: Southern approach.
(a) An inbound traffic lane is established between separation lines running through the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°50.33[min] N 75°46.29[min] W 36°52.90[min] N 75°51.52[min] W 36°55.96[min] N 75°54.97[min] W 36°55.11[min] N 75°55.23[min] W 36°52.35[min] N 75°52.12[min] W 36°49.70[min] N 75°46.80[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) An outbound traffic lane is established between separation lines running through the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°49.52[min] N 75°46.94[min] W 36°52.18[min] N 75°52.29[min] W 36°54.97[min] N 75°55.43[min] W 36°54.44[min] N 75°56.09[min] W 36°51.59[min] N 75°52.92[min] W 36°48.87[min] N 75°47.42[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A deep-water route is established between lines running through the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36°55.11[min] N 75°55.23[min] W 36°52.35[min] N 75°52.12[min] W 36°49.70[min] N 75°46.80[min] W 36°49.52[min] N 75°46.94[min] W 36°52.18[min] N 75°52.29[min] W 36°54.97[min] N 75°55.43[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(d) The following vessels should use the deep-water route established in paragraph (c) 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).
(2) Naval aircraft carriers.
(e) It is recommended that a vessel using the deep-water route established in paragraph (c) 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.
(f) Vessels other than those listed in paragraph (d) of this section should not use the deep-water route.
[CGD 90–039, 59 FR 21937, Apr. 28, 1994, as amended by 59 FR 28449, June 1, 1994] Atlantic Gulf Coast
§ 167.350 In the approaches to Galveston Bay Traffic Separation Scheme and precautionary areas.
(a) An inshore precautionary area bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------(1) 29°18.10[min] N 94°39.20[min] W(2) 29°16.10[min] N 94°37.00[min] W(3) 29°18.00[min] N 94°34.90[min] W(4) 29°19.40[min] N 94°37.10[min] W(5) 29°19.80[min] N 94°38.10[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic separation zone bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------(6) 29°17.13[min] N 94°35.86[min] W(7) 29°09.55[min] N 94°25.80[min] W(8) 29°09.41[min] N 94°25.95[min] W(9) 29°17.00[min] N 94°36.00[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for inbound (northwesterly heading) traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------(3) 29°18.00[min] N 94°34.90[min] W(10) 29°11.20[min] N 94°24.00[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(d) A traffic lane for outbound (southeasterly heading) traffic is established between the separation zone and line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------(2) 29°16.10[min] N 94°37.00[min] W(11) 29°07.70[min] N 94°27.80[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(e) An offshore precautionary area bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------(11) 29°07.70[min] N 94°27.80[min] W(12) 29°06.40[min] N 94°26.20[min] W(13) 29°06.40[min] N 94°23.90[min] W(14) 29°09.10[min] N 94°20.60[min] W(10) 29°11.20[min] N 94°24.00[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Note: 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.
[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] 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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°42.70[min] N 122°34.60[min] W. 37°50.30[min] N 122°38.00[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(2) The precautionary area is bounded to the east by a line connecting the following geographic positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°42.70[min] N 122°34.60[min] W. 37°45.90[min] N 122°38.00[min] W. 37°50.30[min] N 122°38.00[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°48.40[min] N 122°47.60[min] W 37°56.70[min] N 123°03.70[min] W 37°55.20[min] N 123°04.90[min] W 37°47.70[min] N 122°48.20[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°49.20[min] N 122°46.70[min] W. 37°58.00[min] N 123°02.70[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°53.90[min] N 123°06.10[min] W. 37°46.70[min] N 122°48.70[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 167.403 Off San Francisco: Southern approach.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°39.10[min] N 122°40.40[min] W. 37°27.00[min] N 122°40.40[min] W. 37°27.00[min] N 122°43.00[min] W. 37°39.10[min] N 122°43.00[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°39.30[min] N 122°39.20[min] W. 37°27.00[min] N 122°39.20[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°27.00[min] N 122°44.30[min] W. 37°39.40[min] N 122°44.30[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 167.404 Off San Francisco: Western approach.
(a) A separation zone is bounded by a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°41.90[min] N 122°48.00[min] W. 37°38.10[min] N 122°58.10[min] W. 37°36.50[min] N 122°57.30[min] W. 37°41.10[min] N 122°47.20[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for south-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°42.80[min] N 122°48.50[min] W. 37°39.60[min] N 122°58.80[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for north-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°35.00[min] N 122°56.50[min] W. 37°40.40[min] N 122°46.30[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
§ 167.405 Off San Francisco: Main ship channel.
(a) A separation line connects the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°45.90[min] N 122°38.00[min] W. 37°47.00[min] N 122°34.30[min] W. 37°48.10[min] N 122°31.00[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°45.80[min] N 122°37.70[min] W. 37°47.80[min] N 122°30.80[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation line and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°46.20[min] N 122°37.90[min] W. 37°46.90[min] N 122°35.30[min] W. 37°48.50[min] N 122°31.30[min] 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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37°45.00[min] N 122°41.50[min] 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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34°20.90[min] N 120°30.16[min] W 34°04.00[min] N 119°15.96[min] W. 33°44.90[min] N 118°35.75[min] W. 33°43.20[min] N 118°36.95[min] W. 34°02.20[min] N 119°17.46[min] W. 34°18.90[min] N 120°30.96[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for north-westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34°21.80[min] N 120°29.96[min] W. 34°04.80[min] N 119°15.16[min] W. 33°45.80[min] N 118°35.15[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for south-eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°42.30[min] N 118°37.55[min] W. 34°01.40[min] N 119°18.26[min] W. 34°18.00[min] N 120°31.16[min] 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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34°20.90[min] N 120°30.16[min] W. 34°18.90[min] N 120°30.96[min] W. 34°25.70[min] N 120°51.81[min] W. 34°23.75[min] N 120°52.51[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for westbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34°21.80[min] N 120°29.96[min] W. 34°26.60[min] N 120°51.51[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for eastbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34°18.00[min] N 120°31.16[min] W. 34°22.80[min] N 120°52.76[min] 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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°35.50[min] N 118°17.60[min] W. 33°35.50[min] N 118°09.00[min] W. 33°37.70[min] N 118°06.50[min] W. 33°43.40[min] N 118°10.80[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°37.70[min] N 118°17.60[min] W. 33°36.50[min] N 118°17.60[min] W. 33°36.50[min] N 118°23.10[min] W. 33°43.20[min] N 118°36.90[min] W. 33°44.90[min] N 118°35.70[min] W. 33°37.70[min] N 118°20.90[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for northbound coastwise traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°38.70[min] N 118°17.60[min] W. 33°38.70[min] N 118°20.60[min] W. 33°45.80[min] N 118°35.10[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for southbound coastwise traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°35.50[min] N 118°17.60[min] W. 33°35.50[min] N 118°23.43[min] W. 33°42.30[min] N 118°37.50[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°35.50[min] N 118°10.30[min] W. 33°35.50[min] N 118°12.75[min] W. 33°19.70[min] N 118°03.50[min] W. 33°19.00[min] N 118°05.60[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°35.50[min] N 118°09.00[min] W. 33°20.00[min] N 118°02.30[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic is established between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33°35.50[min] N 118°14.00[min] W. 33°18.70[min] N 118°06.75[min] W.------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[USCG–2000–7695, 65 FR 53913, Sept. 6, 2000] § 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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°20.59[min] N 146°48.18[min] W 60°12.67[min] N 146°40.43[min] W 60°11.01[min] N 146°28.65[min] W 60°05.47[min] N 146°00.01[min] W 60°00.81[min] N 146°03.53[min] W 60°05.44[min] N 146°27.58[min] W 59°51.80[min] N 146°37.51[min] W 59°53.52[min] N 146°46.84[min] W 60°07.76[min] N 146°36.24[min] W 60°11.51[min] N 146°46.64[min] W 60°20.60[min] N 146°54.31[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°20.77[min] N 146°52.31[min] W 60°48.12[min] N 147°01.78[min] W 60°48.29[min] N 146°59.77[min] W 60°20.93[min] N 146°50.32[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°20.59[min] N 146°48.18[min] W 60°49.49[min] N 146°58.19[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°49.10[min] N 147°04.19[min] W 60°20.60[min] N 146°54.31[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[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:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°51.08[min] N 147°00.33[min] W 60°58.60[min] N 146°48.10[min] W 60°58.30[min] N 146°47.10[min] W 60°50.45[min] N 146°58.75[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(b) A traffic lane for northbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°49.39[min] N 146°58.19[min] W 60°58.04[min] N 146°46.52[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(c) A traffic lane for southbound traffic between the separation zone and a line connecting the following geographical positions:
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Latitude Longitude------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60°58.93[min] N 146°48.86[min] W 60°50.61[min] N 147°03.60[min] W------------------------------------------------------------------------
