(e)(i) In a narrow channel or fairway when overtaking, the power-
driven vessel intending to overtake another power-driven vessel shall
indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in
Rule 34(c) (Sec.  83.34(c)) and take steps to permit safe passing. The
power-driven vessel being overtaken, if in agreement, shall sound the
same signal and may, if specifically agreed to, take steps to permit
safe passing. If in doubt she shall sound the danger signal prescribed
in Rule 34(d) (Sec.  83.34(d)).
    (ii) This Rule does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her
obligation under Rule 13 (Sec.  83.13).
    (f) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or
fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening
obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and
shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(e) (Sec.
83.34(e)).
    (g) Any vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid
anchoring in a narrow channel.

Sec.  83.10  Traffic separation schemes (Rule 10).

    (a) This Rule applies to traffic separation schemes and does not
relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other Rule in subchapter
E.
    (b) A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:

    (i) Proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general
direction of traffic flow for that lane;
    (ii) So far as practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line
or separation zone;
    (iii) Normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of
the lane, but when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at
as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as
practicable.
    (c) A vessel shall, so far as practicable, avoid crossing traffic
lanes but if obliged to do so shall cross on a heading as nearly as
practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow.
    (d)(i) A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can
safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic
separation scheme. However, vessels of less than 20 meters in length,
sailing vessels, and vessels engaged in fishing may use the inshore
traffic zone.
    (ii) Notwithstanding paragraph (d)(i) of this Rule, a vessel may
use an inshore traffic zone when en route to or from a port, offshore
installation or structure, pilot station, or any other place situated
within the inshore traffic zone, or to avoid immediate danger.
    (e) A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or
leaving a lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a
separation line except:
    (i) In cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger;
    (ii) To engage in fishing within a separation zone.
    (f) A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic
separation schemes shall do so with particular caution.
    (g) A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a
traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.
    (h) A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it
by as wide a margin as is practicable.
    (i) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any
vessel following a traffic lane.
    (j) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel
shall not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a
traffic lane.
    (k) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in
an operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic
separation scheme is exempted from complying with this Rule to the
extent necessary to carry out the operation.
    (l) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in
an operation for the laying, servicing, or picking up of a submarine
cable, within a traffic separation scheme, is exempted from complying
with this Rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation.

Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another

Sec.  83.11  Application (Rule 11).

    Rules 11 through 18 (Sec. Sec.  83.11 through 83.18) apply to
vessels in sight of one another.

Sec.  83.12  Sailing vessels (Rule 12).

    (a) When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to
involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the
other as follows:
    (i) When each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which
has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other.
    (ii) When both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is
to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to
leeward.
    (iii) If a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to
windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel
has the wind on the port or on the starboard side, she shall keep out
of the way of the other.
    (b) For the purpose of this Rule, the windward side shall be deemed
to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in
the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which
the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.

Sec.  83.13  Overtaking (Rule 13).

    (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in Rules 4 through 18
(Sec. Sec.  83.04 through 83.18), any vessel overtaking any other shall
keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.
    (b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with
another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam;
that is, in such a position with reference to the vessel she is
overtaking, that at night she would be able to see only the sternlight
of that vessel but neither of her sidelights.
    (c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking
another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly.
    (d) Any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two
vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within
the meaning of these Rules or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear
of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.

Sec.  83.14  Head-on situation (Rule 14).

    (a) Unless otherwise agreed, when two power-driven vessels are
meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve
risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each
shall pass on the port side of the other.
    (b) Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees
the other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she could see the masthead
lights of the other in a line or nearly in a line and/or both
sidelights and by day she observes the corresponding aspect of the
other vessel.
    (c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation
exists she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly.
    (d) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Rule, a power-driven
vessel operating on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters
specified by the Secretary, and proceeding downbound with a following
current shall have the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall
propose the manner of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering
signals prescribed by Rule 34(a)(i) (Sec.  83.34(a)(i)), as
appropriate.

Sec.  83.15  Crossing situation (Rule 15).

    (a) When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve
risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side
shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case
admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
    (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Rule, on the Great Lakes,
Western Rivers, or water specified by the Secretary, a power-driven
vessel crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven
vessel ascending or descending the river.

Sec.  83.16  Action by give-way vessel (Rule 16).

    Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another
vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to
keep well clear.

Sec.  83.17  Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17).

    (a)(i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the
other shall keep her course and speed.
    (ii) The latter vessel may, however, take action to avoid collision
by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the
vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action
in compliance with these Rules.
    (b) When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course
and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by
the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take

such action as will best aid to avoid collision.
    (c) A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing
situation in accordance with paragraph (a)(ii) of this Rule to avoid
collision with another power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances
of the case admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own
port side.
    (d) This Rule does not relieve the give-way vessel of her
obligation to keep out of the way.

Sec.  83.18  Responsibilities between vessels (Rule 18).

    Except where Rules 9, 10, and 13 (Sec. Sec.  83.09, 83.10, and
83.13) otherwise require:
    (a) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
    (i) A vessel not under command;
    (ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
    (iii) A vessel engaged in fishing;
    (iv) A sailing vessel.
    (b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
    (i) A vessel not under command;
    (ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver; and
    (iii) A vessel engaged in fishing.
    (c) A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as
possible, keep out of the way of:
    (i) A vessel not under command; and
    (ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
    (d) [Reserved]
    (e) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of
all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances,
however, where risk of collision exists, she shall comply with the
Rules of this Subpart (Rules 4-19) (Sec. Sec.  83.4 through 83.19); and
    (f)(i) a WIG craft shall, when taking off, landing and in flight
near the surface, keep well clear of all other vessels and avoid
impeding their navigation; and
    (ii) a WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with
the Rules of this Subpart (Rules 4-19) (Sec. Sec.  83.4 through 83.19)
as a power-driven vessel.

Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility

Sec.  83.19  Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility (Rule 19).

    (a) This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when
navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
    (b) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the
prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A
power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate
maneuver.
    (c) Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing
circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when complying
with Rules 4 through 10 (Sec. Sec.  83.04 through 83.10).
    (d) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another
vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing or
risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in
ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration of
course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:
    (i) An alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the
beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken;
    (ii) An alteration of course toward a vessel abeam or abaft the
beam.
    (e) Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision
does not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam
the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-
quarters situation with another vessel forward of her beam, shall
reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course. She
shall if necessary take all her way off and, in any event, navigate
with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.

Subpart C--Lights and Shapes

Sec.  83.20  Application (Rule 20).

    (a) Rules in this subpart (Rules 20-31) (Sec. Sec.  83.20 through
83.31) shall be complied with in all weathers.
    (b) The Rules concerning lights (Sec. Sec.  83.20 through 83.31)
shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise, and during such times no
other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights as cannot be
mistaken for the lights specified in these Rules or do not impair their
visibility or distinctive character, or interfere with the keeping of a
proper lookout.
    (c) The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be
exhibited from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility and may be
exhibited in all other circumstances when it is deemed necessary.
    (d) The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day.
    (e) The lights and shapes specified in these Rules shall comply
with the provisions of Annex I of these Rules (33 CFR part 84).
    (f) A vessel's navigation lights and shapes may be lowered if
necessary to pass under a bridge.

Sec.  83.21  Definitions (Rule 21).

    (a) Masthead light means a white light placed over the fore and aft
centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the
horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right
ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel,
except that on a vessel of less than 12 meters in length the masthead
light shall be placed as nearly as practicable to the fore and aft
centerline of the vessel.
    (b) Sidelights mean a green light on the starboard side and a red
light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of
the horizon of 112.5 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from
right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective side. On a
vessel of less than 20 meters in length the side lights may be combined
in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel,
except that on a vessel of less than 12 meters in length the sidelights
when combined in one lantern shall be placed as nearly as practicable
to the fore and aft centerline of the vessel.
    (c) Sternlight means a white light placed as nearly as practicable
at the stern showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of
135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees from right
aft on each side of the vessel.
    (d) Towing light means a yellow light having the same
characteristics as the ``sternlight'' defined in paragraph (c) of this
Rule.
    (e) All-round light means a light showing an unbroken light over an
arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
    (f) Flashing light means a light flashing at regular intervals at a
frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute.
    (g) Special flashing light means a yellow light flashing at regular
intervals at a frequency of 50 to 70 flashes per minute, placed as far
forward and as nearly as practicable on the fore and aft centerline of
the tow and showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of not
less than 180 degrees nor more than 225 degrees and so fixed as to show
the light from right ahead to abeam and no more than 22.5 degrees abaft
the beam on either side of the vessel.

Sec.  83.22  Visibility of lights (Rule 22).

    The lights prescribed in these Rules (Subpart C) shall have an
intensity as specified in Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84), so
as to be visible at the following minimum ranges:
    (a) In a vessel of 50 meters or more in length:
    (i) A masthead light, 6 miles;
    (ii) A sidelight, 3 miles;
    (iii) A sternlight, 3 miles;
    (iv) A towing light, 3 miles;
    (v) A white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles; and

    (vi) A special flashing light, 2 miles.
    (b) In a vessel of 12 meters or more in length but less than 50
meters in length:
    (i) A masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the
vessel is less than 20 meters, 3 miles;
    (ii) A sidelight, 2 miles;
    (iii) A sternlight, 2 miles;
    (iv) A towing light, 2 miles;
    (v) A white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles; and
    (vi) A special flashing light, 2 miles.
    (c) In a vessel of less than 12 meters in length--
    (i) A masthead light, 2 miles;
    (ii) A sidelight, 1 mile;
    (iii) A sternlight, 2 miles;
    (iv) A towing light, 2 miles;
    (iv) A white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles; and
    (v) A special flashing light, 2 miles.
    (d) In an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or objects being
towed:
    (i) A white all-round light, 3 miles.
    (ii) [Reserved]

Sec.  83.23  Power-driven vessels underway (Rule 23).

    (a) A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:
    (i) A masthead light forward;
    (ii) A second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward
one; except that a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be
obliged to exhibit such light but may do so;
    (iii) Sidelights; and
    (iv) A sternlight.
    (b) An air-cushion vessel when operating in the non-displacement
mode shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of
this Rule, exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light where it can best
be seen.
    (c) A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in flight near
the surface shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph
(a) of this Rule, exhibit a high intensity all-round flashing red
light.
    (d) A power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length may, in
lieu of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit an
all-round white light and sidelights.
    (e) A power-driven vessel when operating on the Great Lakes may
carry an all-round white light in lieu of the second masthead light and
sternlight prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule. The light shall be
carried in the position of the second masthead light and be visible at
the same minimum range.

Sec.  83.24  Towing and pushing (Rule 24).

    (a) A power-driven vessel when towing astern shall exhibit:
    (i) Instead of the light prescribed either in Rule 23(a)(i) or
23(a)(ii) (Sec. Sec.  83.23(a)(i) and (ii)), two masthead lights in a
vertical line. When the length of the tow, measuring from the stern of
the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 meters, three
such lights in a vertical line;
    (ii) Sidelights;
    (iii) A sternlight;
    (iv) A towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight; and
    (v) When the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond shape
where it can best be seen.
    (b) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are
rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a
power-driven vessel and exhibit the lights prescribed in Rule 23 (Sec.
83.23).
    (c) A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside,
except as required by paragraphs (b) and (i) of this Rule, shall
exhibit:
    (i) Instead of the light prescribed either in Rule 23(a)(i) or
23(a)(ii) (Sec.  83.23(a)(i) or (ii)), two masthead lights in a
vertical line;
    (ii) Sidelights; and
    (iii) Two towing lights in a vertical line.
    (d) A power-driven vessel to which paragraphs (a) or (c) of this
Rule apply shall also comply with Rule 23(a) (i) and 23(a)(ii)(Sec.
83.23(a)(i) or (ii)).
    (e) A vessel or object other than those referred to in paragraph
(g) of this Rule being towed shall exhibit:
    (i) Sidelights;
    (ii) A sternlight; and
    (iii) When the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, a diamond
shape where it can best be seen.
    (f) Provided that any number of vessels being towed alongside or
pushed in a group shall be lighted as one vessel, except as provided in
paragraph (f)(iii) of this Rule.
    (i) A vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite
unit, shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights and a special
flashing light.
    (ii) A vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit a sternlight and
at the forward end, sidelights and a special flashing light.
    (iii) When vessels are towed alongside on both sides of the towing
vessel, a sternlight shall be exhibited on the stern of the outboard
vessel on each side of the towing vessel, and a single set of
sidelights as far forward and as far outboard as is practicable, and a
single special flashing light.
    (g) An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object, or
combination of such vessels or objects being towed, shall exhibit:
    (i) If it is less than 25 meters in breadth, one all-round white
light at or near each end;
    (ii) If it is 25 meters or more in breadth, four all-round white
lights to mark its length and breadth;
    (iii) If it exceeds 100 meters in length, additional all-round
white lights between the lights prescribed in paragraphs (g)(i) and
(ii) of this Rule so that the distance between the lights shall not
exceed 100 meters: Provided, that any vessels or objects being towed
alongside each other shall be lighted as one vessel or object;
    (iv) A diamond shape at or near the aftermost extremity of the last
vessel or object being towed; and
    (v) The towing vessel may direct a searchlight in the direction of
the tow to indicate its presence to an approaching vessel.
    (h) Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a
vessel or object being towed to exhibit the lights prescribed in
paragraph (e) or (g) of this Rule, all possible measures shall be taken
to light the vessel or object towed or at least to indicate the
presence of the unlighted vessel or object.
    (i) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this Rule, on the Western
Rivers (except below the Huey P. Long Bridge at mile 106.1 Above Head
of Passes on the Mississippi River) and on waters specified by the
Secretary, a power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing
alongside, except as paragraph (b) of this Rule applies, shall exhibit:
    (i) Sidelights; and
    (ii) Two towing lights in a vertical line.
    (j) Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a
vessel not normally engaged in towing operations to display the lights
prescribed by paragraph (a), (c) or (i) of this Rule, such vessel shall
not be required to exhibit those lights when engaged in towing another
vessel in distress or otherwise in need of assistance. All possible
measures shall be taken to indicate the nature of the relationship
between the towing vessel and the vessel being assisted. The
searchlight authorized by Rule 36 (Sec.  83.36) may be used to
illuminate the tow.

Sec.  83.25  Sailing vessels underway and vessels under oars (Rule 25).

    (a) A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit:
    (i) Sidelights; and
    (ii) A sternlight.
    (b) In a sailing vessel of less than 20 meters in length the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule may be combined in one lantern
carried at or near the top of the mast where it can best be seen.

    (c) A sailing vessel underway may, in addition to the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit at or near the top of
the mast, where they can best be seen, two all-round lights in a
vertical line, the upper being red and the lower green, but these
lights shall not be exhibited in conjunction with the combined lantern
permitted by paragraph (b) of this Rule.
    (d)(i) A sailing vessel of less than 7 meters in length shall, if
practicable, exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of
this Rule, but if she does not, she shall exhibit an all-round white
light or have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern
showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to
prevent collision.
    (ii) A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this
Rule for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall exhibit an
all-round white light or have ready at hand an electric torch or
lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in
sufficient time to prevent collision.
    (e) A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by
machinery shall exhibit forward, where it can best be seen, a conical
shape, apex downward. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length is not
required to exhibit this shape, but may do so.

Sec.  83.26  Fishing vessels (Rule 26).

    (a) A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor,
shall exhibit only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule.
    (b) A vessel when engaged in trawling, by which is meant the
dragging through the water of a dredge net or other apparatus used as a
fishing appliance, shall exhibit:
    (i) Two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being green
and the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with their
apexes together in a vertical line one above the other;
    (ii) A masthead light abaft of and higher than the all-round green
light; a vessel of less than 50 meters in length shall not be obliged
to exhibit such a light but may do so;
    (iii) When making way through the water, in addition to the lights
prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
    (c) A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall
exhibit:
    (i) Two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red
and the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with apexes
together in a vertical line one above the other;
    (ii) When there is outlying gear extending more than 150 meters
horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone apex
upward in the direction of the gear;
    (iii) When making way through the water, in addition to the lights
prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
    (d) [Reserved]
    (e) A vessel when not engaged in fishing shall not exhibit the
lights or shapes prescribed in this Rule, but only those prescribed for
a vessel of her length.
    (f) Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close
proximity:
    (i) The lights mentioned herein shall be placed where they can best
be seen. They shall be at least 0.9 meters apart but at a lower level
than lights prescribed in this Rule. The lights shall be visible all
around the horizon at a distance of at least 1 mile but at a lesser
distance from the lights prescribed by paragraphs (a) through (c) of
this Rule for fishing vessels.
    (ii) Signals for trawlers.
    (1) Vessels when engaged in trawling, whether using demersal or
pelagic gear, may exhibit:
    (A) When shooting their nets: Two white lights in a vertical line;
    (B) When hauling their nets: One white light over one red light in
a vertical line;
    (C) When a net has come fast upon an obstruction: Two red lights in
a vertical line.
    (2) Each vessel engaged in pair trawling may exhibit:
    (A) By night, a searchlight directed forward and in the direction
of the other vessel of the pair;
    (B) When shooting or hauling their nets or when their nets have
come fast upon an obstruction, the lights prescribed in paragraph (a)
of this Rule.
    (iii) Signals for purse seiners.
    (1) Vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear may exhibit
two yellow lights in a vertical line. These lights shall flash
alternately every second and with equal light and occultation duration.
These lights may be exhibited only when the vessel is hampered by its
fishing gear.
    (2) [Reserved]

Sec.  83.27  Vessels not under command or restricted in their ability
to maneuver (Rule 27).

    (a) A vessel not under command shall exhibit:
    (i) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best
be seen;
    (ii) Two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can
best be seen; and
    (iii) When making way through the water, in addition to the lights
prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
    (b) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, except a vessel
engaged in mine clearance operations, shall exhibit:
    (i) Three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best
be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the
middle light shall be white;
    (ii) Three shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen.
The highest and lowest of these shapes shall be balls and the middle
one a diamond;
    (iii) when making way through the water, a masthead light or
lights, sidelights and a sternlight, in addition to the lights
prescribed in paragraph (b)(i) of this Rule; and
    (iv) When at anchor, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed
in paragraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of this Rule, the light, lights or shapes
prescribed in Rule 30 (Sec.  83.30).
    (c) A vessel engaged in a towing operation which severely restricts
the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their
course shall, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in
paragraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of this Rule, exhibit the lights or shapes
prescribed in Rule 24 (Sec.  83.24).
    (d) A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations, when
restricted in her ability to maneuver, shall exhibit the lights and
shapes prescribed in paragraphs (b)(i), (ii), and (iii) of this Rule
and shall in addition, when an obstruction exists, exhibit:
    (i) Two all-round red lights or two balls in a vertical line to
indicate the side on which the obstruction exists;
    (ii) Two all-round green lights or two diamonds in a vertical line
to indicate the side on which another vessel may pass; and
    (iii) When at anchor, the lights or shapes prescribed by this
paragraph, instead of the lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30 (Sec.
83.30).
    (iv) Dredge pipelines that are floating or supported on trestles
shall display the following lights at night and in periods of
restricted visibility.
    (1) One row of yellow lights. The lights must be:
    (A) Flashing 50 to 70 times per minute,
    (B) Visible all around the horizon,
    (C) Visible for at least 2 miles,
    (D) Not less than 1 and not more than 3.5 meters above the water,
    (E) Approximately equally spaced, and
    (F) Not more than 10 meters apart where the pipeline crosses a
navigable channel. Where the pipeline does not cross a navigable
channel the lights must be sufficient in number to clearly show the
pipeline's length and course.

    (2) Two red lights at each end of the pipeline, including the ends
in a channel where the pipeline is separated to allow vessels to pass
(whether open or closed). The lights must be:
    (A) Visible all around the horizon, and
    (B) Visible for at least 2 miles, and
    (C) One meter apart in a vertical line with the lower light at the
same height above the water as the flashing yellow light.
    (e) Whenever the size of a vessel engaged in diving operations
makes it impracticable to exhibit all lights and shapes prescribed in
paragraph (d) of this Rule, as appropriate, the following shall instead
be exhibited:
    (i) Three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best
be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the
middle light shall be white;
    (ii) A rigid replica of the International Code flag ``A'' not less
than 1 meter in height. Measures shall be taken to insure its all-round
visibility.
    (f) A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations shall, in
addition to the lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel in Rule 23
(Sec.  83.23) or to the lights or shape prescribed for a vessel at
anchor in Rule 30 (Sec.  83.30), as appropriate, exhibit three all-
round green lights or three balls. One of these lights or shapes shall
be exhibited near the foremast head and one at each end of the fore
yard. These lights or shapes indicate that it is dangerous for another
vessel to approach within 1000 meters of the mine clearance vessel.
    (g) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length, except when engaged
in diving operations, is not required to exhibit the lights or shapes
prescribed in this Rule.
    (h) The signals prescribed in this Rule are not signals of vessels
in distress and requiring assistance. Such signals are contained in
Annex IV to these Rules (33 CFR part 87).

Sec.  83.28  [Reserved] (Rule 28).

Sec.  83.29  Pilot vessels (Rule 29).

    (a) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit:
    (i) At or near the masthead, two all-round lights in a vertical
line, the upper being white and the lower red;
    (ii) When underway, in addition, sidelights and a sternlight; and
    (iii) When at anchor, in addition to the lights prescribed in
paragraph (i) of this Rule, the anchor light, lights, or shape
prescribed in Rule 30 (Sec.  83.30) for anchored vessels.
    (b) A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit
the lights or shapes prescribed for a vessel of her length.

Sec.  83.30  Vessels anchored, aground, and moored barges (Rule 30).

    (a) A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen:
    (i) In the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball;
    (ii) At or near the stern and at a lower level than the light
prescribed in paragraph (i) of this Rule, an all-round white light.
    (b) A vessel of less than 50 meters in length may exhibit an all-
round white light where it can best be seen instead of the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule.
    (c) A vessel at anchor may, and a vessel of 100 meters or more in
length shall, also use the available working or equivalent lights to
illuminate her decks.
    (d) A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed in
paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule and in addition, if practicable,
where they can best be seen:
    (i) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line; and
    (ii) Three balls in a vertical line.
    (e) A vessel of less than 7 meters in length, when at anchor, not
in or near a narrow channel, fairway, anchorage, or where other vessels
normally navigate, shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shape
prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule.
    (f) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length when aground shall
not be required to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in
paragraphs (d)(i) and (ii) of this Rule.
    (g) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length, when at anchor in a
special anchorage area designated by the Coast Guard, shall not be
required to exhibit the anchor lights and shapes required by this Rule.
    (h) The following barges shall display at night and if practicable
in periods of restricted visibility the lights described in paragraph
(i) of this Rule:
    (i) Every barge projecting into a buoyed or restricted channel.
    (ii) Every barge so moored that it reduces the available navigable
width of any channel to less than 80 meters.
    (iii) Barges moored in groups more than two barges wide or to a
maximum width of over 25 meters.
    (iv) Every barge not moored parallel to the bank or dock.
    (i) Barges described in paragraph (h) of this Rule shall carry two
unobstructed all-round white lights of an intensity to be visible for
at least 1 nautical mile and meeting the technical requirements as
prescribed in Annex I (33 CFR part 84).
    (j) A barge or group of barges at anchor or made fast to one or
more mooring buoys or other similar device, in lieu of the provisions
of this Rule, may carry unobstructed all-round white lights of an
intensity to be visible for at least 1 nautical mile that meet the
requirements of Annex I (33 CFR part 84) and shall be arranged as
follows:
    (i) Any barge that projects from a group formation, shall be
lighted on its outboard corners.
    (ii) On a single barge moored in water where other vessels normally
navigate on both sides of the barge, lights shall be placed to mark the
corner extremities of the barge.
    (iii) On barges moored in group formation, moored in water where
other vessels normally navigate on both sides of the group, lights
shall be placed to mark the corner extremities of the group.
    (k) The following are exempt from the requirements of this Rule:
    (i) A barge or group of barges moored in a slip or slough used
primarily for mooring purposes.
    (ii) A barge or group of barges moored behind a pierhead.
    (iii) A barge less than 20 meters in length when moored in a
special anchorage area designated in accordance with Sec.  109.10 of
this chapter.
    (l) Barges moored in well-illuminated areas are exempt from the
lighting requirements of this Rule. These areas are as follows:
Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal
(1) Mile 293.2 to 293.9
(2) Mile 295.2 to 296.1
(3) Mile 297.5 to 297.8
(4) Mile 298 to 298.2
(5) Mile 298.6 to 298.8
(6) Mile 299.3 to 299.4
(7) Mile 299.8 to 300.5
(8) Mile 303 to 303.2
(9) Mile 303.7 to 303.9
(10) Mile 305.7 to 305.8
(11) Mile 310.7 to 310.9
(12) Mile 311 to 311.2
(13) Mile 312.5 to 312.6
(14) Mile 313.8 to 314.2
(15) Mile 314.6
(16) Mile 314.8 to 315.3
(17) Mile 315.7 to 316
(18) Mile 316.8
(19) Mile 316.85 to 317.05
(20) Mile 317.5
(21) Mile 318.4 to 318.9
(22) Mile 318.7 to 318.8
(23) Mile 320 to 320.3
(24) Mile 320.6
(25) Mile 322.3 to 322.4
(26) Mile 322.8
(27) Mile 322.9 to 327.2
Calumet Sag Channel
(28) Mile 316.5
Little Calumet River
(29) Mile 321.2

(30) Mile 322.3
Calumet River
(31) Mile 328.5 to 328.7
(32) Mile 329.2 to 329.4
(33) Mile 330 west bank to 330.2
(34) Mile 331.4 to 331.6
(35) Mile 332.2 to 332.4
(36) Mile 332.6 to 332.8
Cumberland River
(37) Mile 126.8
(38) Mile 191

Sec.  83.31  Seaplanes (Rule 31).

    Where it is impracticable for a seaplane or a WIG craft to exhibit
lights and shapes of the characteristics or in the positions prescribed
in the Rules of this subpart, she shall exhibit lights and shapes as
closely similar in characteristics and position as is possible.

Subpart D--Sound and Light Signals

Sec.  83.32  Definitions (Rule 32).

    (a) The word whistle means any sound signaling appliance capable of
producing the prescribed blasts and which complies with specifications
in Annex III to these Rules (33 CFR part 86).
    (b) The term short blast means a blast of about 1 second's
duration.
    (c) The term prolonged blast means a blast of from 4 to 6 seconds'
duration.

Sec.  83.33  Equipment for sound signals (Rule 33).

    (a) A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with
a whistle, a vessel of 20 meters or more in length shall be provided
with a bell in addition to a whistle, and a vessel of 100 meters or
more in length shall, in addition, be provided with a gong, the tone
and sound of which cannot be confused with that of the bell. The
whistle, bell and gong shall comply with the specifications in Annex
III to these Rules (33 CFR part 86). The bell or gong or both may be
replaced by other equipment having the same respective sound
characteristics, provided that manual sounding of the prescribed
signals shall always be possible.
    (b) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged
to carry the sound signaling appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) of
this Rule but if she does not, she shall be provided with some other
means of making an efficient sound signal.

Sec.  83.34  Maneuvering and warning signals (Rule 34).

    (a) When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and
meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other,
each vessel underway, when maneuvering as authorized or required by
these Rules:
    (i) Shall indicate that maneuver by the following signals on her
whistle:
    (1) One short blast to mean ``I intend to leave you on my port
side'';
    (2) Two short blasts to mean ``I intend to leave you on my
starboard side''; and
    (3) Three short blasts to mean ``I am operating astern
propulsion''.
    (ii) Upon hearing the one or two blast signal of the other shall,
if in agreement, sound the same whistle signal and take the steps
necessary to effect a safe passing. If, however, from any cause, the
vessel doubts the safety of the proposed maneuver, she shall sound the
danger signal specified in paragraph (d) of this Rule and each vessel
shall take appropriate precautionary action until a safe passing
agreement is made.
    (b) A vessel may supplement the whistle signals prescribed in
paragraph (a) of this Rule by light signals:
    (i) These signals shall have the following significance:
    (1) One flash to mean ``I intend to leave you on my port side'';
    (2) Two flashes to mean ``I intend to leave you on my starboard
side'';
    (3) Three flashes to mean ``I am operating astern propulsion'';
    (ii) The duration of each flash shall be about 1 second; and
    (iii) The light used for this signal shall, if fitted, be one all-
round white or yellow light, visible at a minimum range of 2 miles,
synchronized with the whistle, and shall comply with the provisions of
Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84).
    (c) When in sight of one another:
    (i) A power-driven vessel intending to overtake another power-
driven vessel shall indicate her intention by the following signals on
her whistle:
    (1) One short blast to mean ``I intend to overtake you on your
starboard side'';
    (2) Two short blasts to mean ``I intend to overtake you on your
port side''; and
    (ii) The power-driven vessel about to be overtaken shall, if in
agreement, sound a similar sound signal. If in doubt she shall sound
the danger signal prescribed in paragraph (d) of this Rule.
    (d) When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other
and, from any cause, either vessel fails to understand the intentions
or actions of the other, or is in doubt whether sufficient action is
being taken by the other to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt shall
immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short and rapid
blasts on the whistle. This signal may be supplemented by a light
signal of at least five short and rapid flashes.
    (e) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway
where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall
sound one prolonged blast. This signal shall be answered with a
prolonged blast by any approaching vessel that may be within hearing
around the bend or behind the intervening obstruction.
    (f) If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more
than 100 meters, one whistle only shall be used for giving maneuvering
and warning signals.
    (g) When a power-driven vessel is leaving a dock or berth, she
shall sound one prolonged blast.
    (h) A vessel that reaches agreement with another vessel in a head-
on, crossing, or overtaking situation, as for example, by using the
radiotelephone as prescribed by the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge
Radiotelephone Act (85 Stat. 164; 33 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.), is not
obliged to sound the whistle signals prescribed by this Rule, but may
do so. If agreement is not reached, then whistle signals shall be
exchanged in a timely manner and shall prevail.

Sec.  83.35  Sound signals in restricted visibility (Rule 35).

    In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or
night, the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows:
    (a) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound,
at intervals of not more than 2 minutes, one prolonged blast.
    (b) A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way
through the water shall sound, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes,
two prolonged blasts in succession, with an interval of about 2 seconds
between them.
    (c) A vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver, whether underway or at anchor; a sailing vessel; a vessel
engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor; and a vessel engaged
in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals
prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule, sound, at intervals
of not more than 2 minutes, three blasts in succession, namely, one
prolonged followed by two short blasts.
    (d) [Reserved]
    (e) A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last
vessel of the tow, if manned, shall at intervals of not more than 2
minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely, one prolonged followed
by three short blasts. When practicable, this signal shall be made
immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.
    (f) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are
rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall

be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signals
prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule.
    (g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute
ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel of 100 meters or
more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel
and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded
rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel
at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely, one
short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her
position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
    (h) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the
gong signal prescribed in paragraph (f) of this Rule and shall, in
addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell
immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel
aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.
    (i) A vessel of 12 meters or more but less than 20 meters in length
shall not be obliged to give the bell signals prescribed in paragraphs
(g) and (h) of this Rule. However, if she does not, she shall make some
other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
    (j) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall not be obliged
to give the above-mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make
some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2
minutes.
    (k) A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may, in addition
to the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b) or (g) of this Rule,
sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.
    (l) The following vessels shall not be required to sound signals as
prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule when anchored in a special
anchorage area designated by the Coast Guard:
    (i) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length; and
    (ii) A barge, canal boat, scow, or other nondescript craft.

Sec.  83.36  Signals to attract attention (Rule 36).

    If necessary to attract the attention of another vessel, any vessel
may make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal
authorized elsewhere in these Rules, or may direct the beam of her
searchlight in the direction of the danger, in such a way as not to
embarrass any vessel.

Sec.  83.37  Distress signals (Rule 37).

    When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use
or exhibit the signals described in Annex IV to these Rules (33 CFR
part 87).

Subpart E--Exemptions

Sec.  83.38  Exemptions (Rule 38).

    Any vessel or class of vessels, the keel of which was laid or which
was at a corresponding stage of construction before December 24, 1980,
provided that she complies with the requirements of--
    (a) The Act of June 7, 1897 (30 Stat. 96), as amended (33 U.S.C.
154-232) for vessels navigating the waters subject to that statute;
    (b) Section 4233 of the Revised Statutes (33 U.S.C. 301-356) for
vessels navigating the waters subject to that statute;
    (c) The Act of February 8, 1895 (28 Stat. 645), as amended (33
U.S.C. 241-295) for vessels navigating the waters subject to that
statute; or
    (d) Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Act of April 25, 1940 (54 Stat.
163), as amended (46 U.S.C. 526b, c, and d) for motorboats navigating
the waters subject to that statute, shall be exempted from compliance
with the technical Annexes to these Rules (33 CFR parts 84 through 88)
as follows:
    (i) The installation of lights with ranges prescribed in Rule 22
(Sec.  83.22), vessels of less than 20 meters in length are permanently
exempt.
    (ii) The installation of lights with color specifications as
prescribed in Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84), vessels of less
than 20 meters in length are permanently exempt.
    (iii) The repositioning of lights as a result of conversion to
metric units and rounding off measurement figures are permanently
exempt.
    (iv) The horizontal repositioning of masthead lights prescribed by
Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84), vessels of less than 150
meters in length are permanently exempt; and
    (v) Power-driven vessels of 12 meters or more but less than 20
meters in length are permanently exempt from the provisions of Rule
23(a)(i) and (iv) (Sec.  83.23(a)(i) and (iv)) provided that, in place
of these lights, the vessel exhibits a white light aft visible all-
round the horizon.

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2. Revise part 84 to read as follows:

PART 84--ANNEX I: POSITIONING AND TECHNICAL DETAILS OF LIGHTS AND
SHAPES

Sec.
84.01 Definitions.
84.02 Vertical positioning and spacing of lights.
84.03 Horizontal positioning and spacing of lights.
84.04 Details of location of direction-indicating lights for fishing
vessels, dredgers and vessels engaged in underwater operations.
84.05 Screens.
84.06 Shapes.
84.13 Color specification of lights.
84.14 Intensity of lights.
84.15 Horizontal sectors.
84.16 Vertical sectors.
84.17 Intensity of non-electric lights.
84.18 Maneuvering light.
84.19 High-speed craft.
84.20 Approval.

    Authority: Sec. 303, Pub. L. 108-293, 118 Stat. 1042 (33 U.S.C.
2071); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  84.01  Definitions.

    (a) The term height above the hull means height above the uppermost
continuous deck. This height shall be measured from the position
vertically beneath the location of the light.
    (b) High-speed craft means a craft capable of maximum speed in
meters per second (m/s) equal to or exceeding: 3.7[xdtri]\0.1667\;
where [xdtri]=displacement corresponding to the design waterline (cubic
meters).

    Note to paragraph (b): The same formula expressed in pounds and
knots is maximum speed in knots (kts) equal to exceeding 1.98 (lbs)
3.7[xdtri]\0.1667\; where [xdtri]=displacement corresponding to
design waterline in pounds.

    (c) The term practical cut-off means, for vessels 20 meters or more
in length, 12.5 percent of the minimum luminous intensity (Table
84.14(b)) corresponding to the greatest range of visibility for which
the requirements of Annex I (33 CFR part 84) are met.
    (d) The term Rule or Rules has the same meaning as in 33 CFR
83.03(r).

Sec.  84.02  Vertical positioning and spacing of lights.

    (a) On a power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length the
masthead lights shall be placed as follows:
    (i) The forward masthead light, or if only one masthead light is
carried, then that light, at a height above the hull of not less than 5
meters, and, if the breadth of the vessel exceeds 5 meters, then at a
height above the hull not less than such breadth, so however that the
light need not be placed at a greater height above the hull than 8
meters.
    (ii) When two masthead lights are carried the after one shall be at
least 2 meters vertically higher than the forward one.
    (b) The vertical separation of the masthead lights of power-driven
vessels shall be such that in all normal conditions of trim the after
light will be seen over and separate from the forward light at a
distance of 1000 meters from the stem when viewed from water level.
    (c) The masthead light of a power-driven vessel of 12 meters but
less than

20 meters in length shall be placed at a height above the gunwale of
not less than 2.5 meters.
    (d) The masthead light, or the all-round light described in Rule
23(d)(Sec.  83.23(d) of this chapter), of a power-driven vessel of less
than 12 meters in length shall be carried at least one meter higher
than the sidelights.
    (e) One of the two or three masthead lights prescribed for a power-
driven vessel when engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall be
placed in the same position as either the forward masthead light or the
after masthead light, provided that the lowest after masthead light
shall be at least 2 meters vertically higher than the highest forward
masthead light.
    (f)(i) The masthead light or lights prescribed in Rule 23(a) (Sec.
83.23(a) of this chapter) shall be so placed as to be above and clear
of all other lights and obstructions except as described in paragraph
(f)(ii) of this section.
    (ii) When it is impracticable to carry the all-round lights
prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i)(Sec.  83.27(b)(i) of this chapter) below
the masthead lights, they may be carried above the after masthead
light(s) or vertically in between the forward masthead light(s) and
after masthead light(s), provided that in the latter case the
requirement of Sec.  84.03(d) shall be complied with.
    (g) The sidelights of a power-driven vessel shall be placed at
least one meter lower than the forward masthead light. They shall not
be so low as to be interfered with by deck lights.
    (h) [Reserved]
    (i) When the Rules in this subchapter E prescribe two or three
lights to be carried in a vertical line, they shall be spaced as
follows:
    (i) On a vessel of 20 meters in length or more such lights shall be
spaced not less than 1 meter apart, and the lowest of these lights
shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height
of not less than 4 meters above the hull.
    (ii) On a vessel of less than 20 meters in length such lights shall
be spaced not less than 1 meter apart and the lowest of these lights
shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height
of not less than 2 meters above the gunwale.
    (iii) When three lights are carried they shall be equally spaced.
    (j) The lower of the two all-round lights prescribed for a vessel
when engaged in fishing shall be a height above the sidelights not less
than twice the distance between the two vertical lights.
    (k) The forward anchor light prescribed in Rule 30(a)(i) (Sec.
83.30(a)(i)), when two are carried, shall not be less than 4.5 meters
above the after one. On a vessel of 50 meters or more in length this
forward anchor light shall be placed at a height or not less than 6
meters above the hull.

Sec.  84.03  Horizontal positioning and spacing of lights.

    (a) Except as specified in paragraph (e) of this section, when two
masthead lights are prescribed for a power-driven vessel, the
horizontal distance between them must not be less than one quarter of
the length of the vessel but need not be more than 50 meters. The
forward light must be placed not more than one half of the length of
the vessel from the stem.
    (b) On a power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length the
sidelights shall not be placed in front of the forward masthead lights.
They shall be placed at or near the side of the vessel.
    (c) When the lights prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i) (Sec.  83.27(b)(i)
of this chapter) are placed vertically between the forward masthead
light(s) and the after masthead light(s), these all-round lights shall
be placed at a horizontal distance of not less than 2 meters from the
fore and aft centerline of the vessel in the athwartship direction.
    (d) When only one masthead light is prescribed for a power-driven
vessel, this light must be exhibited forward of amidships. For a vessel
of less than 20 meters in length, the vessel shall exhibit one masthead
light as far forward as is practicable.
    (e) On power-driven vessels 50 meters but less than 60 meters in
length operated on the Western Rivers, and those waters specified in
Sec.  89.25 of this chapter, the horizontal distance between masthead
lights shall not be less than 10 meters.

Sec.  84.04  Details of location of direction-indicating lights for
fishing vessels, dredgers and vessels engaged in underwater operations.

    (a) The light indicating the direction of the outlying gear from a
vessel engaged in fishing as prescribed in Rule 26(c)(ii) (Sec.
83.26(c)(ii) of this chapter) shall be placed at a horizontal distance
of not less than 2 meters and not more than 6 meters away from the two
all-round red and white lights. This light shall be placed not higher
than the all-round white light prescribed in Rule 26(c)(i)(Sec.
83.26(c)(i) of this chapter) and not lower than the sidelights.
    (b) The lights and shapes on a vessel engaged in dredging or
underwater operations to indicate the obstructed side and/or the side
on which it is safe to pass, as prescribed in Rule 27(d)(i) and
(ii)(Sec.  83.27(d)(i) and (ii) of this chapter), shall be placed at
the maximum practical horizontal distance, but in no case less than 2
meters, from the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i) and
(ii)(Sec.  83.27(b)(i)and (ii) of this chapter). In no case shall the
upper of these lights or shapes be at a greater height than the lower
of the three lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i) and (ii)
(Sec.  83.27(b)(i) and (ii) of this chapter).

Sec.  84.05  Screens.

    (a) The sidelights of vessels of 20 meters or more in length shall
be fitted with matt black inboard screens and meet the requirements of
Sec.  84.15. On vessels of less than 20 meters in length, the
sidelights, if necessary to meet the requirements of Sec.  84.15, shall
be fitted with matt black inboard screens. With a combined lantern,
using a single vertical filament and a very narrow division between the
green and red sections, external screens need not be fitted.
    (b) On power-driven vessels less than 12 meters in length
constructed after July 31, 1983, the masthead light, or the all-round
light described in Rule 23(d)(Sec.  83.23(d) of this chapter) shall be
screened to prevent direct illumination of the vessel forward of the
operator's position.

Sec.  84.06  Shapes.

    (a) Shapes shall be black and of the following sizes:
    (i) A ball shall have a diameter of not less than 0.6 meter.
    (ii) A cone shall have a base diameter of not less than 0.6 meters
and a height equal to its diameter.
    (iii) A diamond shape shall consist of two cones (as defined in
paragraph (a)(ii) of this section) having a common base.
    (b) The vertical distance between shapes shall be at least 1.5
meters.
    (c) In a vessel of less than 20 meters in length shapes of lesser
dimensions but commensurate with the size of the vessel may be used and
the distance apart may be correspondingly reduced.

Sec.  84.13  Color specification of lights.

    (a) The chromaticity of all navigation lights shall conform to the
following standards, which lie within the boundaries of the area of the
diagram specified for each color by the International Commission on
Illumination (CIE), in the ``Colors of Light Signals'', which is
incorporated by reference. It is Publication CIE No. 2.2. (TC-1.6),
1975, and is available from the Illumination Engineering Society, 345
East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017 and is available for inspection at
the Coast Guard, Shore Infrastructure

Logistics Center, Aids to Navigation and Marine Environmental Response
Product Line (CG-SILC-ATON/MER), 2703 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave,
Mailstop 7714, Washington, DC 20593-7714. It is also available for
inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. This incorporation by
reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register.
    (b) The boundaries of the area for each color are given by
indicating the corner co-ordinates, which are as follows:

(i) White:
    x 0.525 0.525 0.452 0.310 0.310 0.443
    y 0.382 0.440 0.440 0.348 0.283 0.382
(ii) Green:
    x 0.028 0.009 0.300 0.203
    y 0.385 0.723 0.511 0.356
(iii) Red:
    x 0.680 0.660 0.735 0.721
    y 0.320 0.320 0.265 0.259
(iv) Yellow:
    x 0.612 0.618 0.575 0.575
    y 0.382 0.382 0.425 0.406

Sec.  84.14  Intensity of lights.

    (a) The minimum luminous intensity of lights shall be calculated by
using the formula:

I = 3.43 x 10\6\ x T x D\2\ x K-D

Where:

I is luminous intensity in candelas under service conditions,
T is threshold factor 2 x 10-7lux,
D is range of visibility (luminous range) of the light in nautical
miles,
K is atmospheric transmissivity. For prescribed lights the value of
K shall be 0.8, corresponding to a meteorological visibility of
approximately 13 nautical miles.

    (b) A selection of figures derived from the formula is given in the
following table (Table 84.14(b)):

                             Table 84.14(b)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Minimum luminous
  Range of visibility  (luminous range) of light  in      intensity of
                   nautical miles D                    light in candelas
                                                         for K = 0.8 I
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1....................................................                0.9
2....................................................                4.3
3....................................................                 12
4....................................................                 27
5....................................................                 52
6....................................................                 94
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sec.  84.15  Horizontal sectors.

    (a)(i) In the forward direction, sidelights as fitted on the vessel
shall show the minimum required intensities. The intensities shall
decrease to reach practical cut-off between 1 and 3 degrees outside the
prescribed sectors.
    (ii) For sternlights and masthead lights and at 22.5 degrees abaft
the beam for sidelights, the minimum required intensities shall be
maintained over the arc of the horizon up to 5 degrees within the
limits of the sectors prescribed in Rule 21 (Sec.  83.21 of this
chapter). From 5 degrees within the prescribed sectors the intensity
may decrease by 50 percent up to the prescribed limits; it shall
decrease steadily to reach practical cut-off at not more than 5 degrees
outside the prescribed sectors.
    (b) All-round lights shall be so located as not to be obscured by
masts, topmasts or structures within angular sectors of more than 6
degrees, except anchor lights prescribed in Rule 30 (Sec.  83.30 of
this chapter), which need not be placed at an impracticable height
above the hull, and the all-round white light described in Rule 23(e)
(Sec.  83.23(e) of this chapter), which may not be obscured at all.
    (c) If it is impracticable to comply with paragraph (b) of this
section by exhibiting only one all-round light, two all-round lights
shall be used suitably positioned or screened to appear, as far as
practicable, as one light at a minimum distance of one nautical mile.

    Note to paragraph (c): Two unscreened all-round lights that are
1.28 meters apart or less will appear as one light to the naked eye
at a distance of one nautical mile.

Sec.  84.16  Vertical sectors.

    (a) The vertical sectors of electric lights as fitted, with the
exception of lights on sailing vessels underway and on unmanned barges,
shall ensure that:
    (i) At least the required minimum intensity is maintained at all
angles from 5 degrees above to 5 degrees below the horizontal;
    (ii) At least 60 percent of the required minimum intensity is
maintained from 7.5 degrees above to 7.5 degrees below the horizontal.
    (b) In the case of sailing vessels underway, the vertical sectors
of electric lights, as fitted, shall ensure that:
    (i) At least the required minimum intensity is maintained at all
angles from 5 degrees above to 5 degrees below the horizontal;
    (ii) At least 50 percent of the required minimum intensity is
maintained from 25 degrees above to 25 degrees below the horizontal.
    (c) In the case of unmanned barges the minimum required intensity
of electric lights as fitted shall be maintained on the horizontal.
    (d) In the case of lights other than electric lights these
specifications shall be met as closely as possible.

Sec.  84.17  Intensity of non-electric lights.

    Non-electric lights shall so far as practicable comply with the
minimum intensities, as specified in the Table 84.14(b).

Sec.  84.18  Maneuvering light.

    Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec.  84.02(f), the maneuvering
light described in Rule 34(b)(Sec.  83.34(b) of this chapter) shall be
placed approximately in the same fore and aft vertical plane as the
masthead light or lights and, where practicable, at a minimum height of
one-half meter vertically above the forward masthead light, provided
that it shall be carried not less than one-half meter vertically above
or below the after masthead light. On a vessel where only one masthead
light is carried the maneuvering light, if fitted, shall be carried
where it can best be seen, not less than one-half meter vertically
apart from the masthead light.

Sec.  84.19  High-speed craft.

    (a) The masthead light of high-speed craft may be placed at a
height related to the breadth of the craft lower than that prescribed
in Sec.  84.02(a)(i), provided that the base angle of the isosceles
triangle formed by the sidelights and masthead light, when seen in end
elevation is not less than 27[deg].
    (b) On high-speed craft of 50 meters or more in length, the
vertical separation between foremast and mainmast light of 4.5 meters
required by Sec.  84.02(k) may be modified provided that such distance
shall not be less than the value determined by the following formula:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR02JY14.001

Where:

y is the height of the mainmast light above the foremast light in
meters;
a is the height of the foremast light above the water surface in
service condition in meters;
[Psi] is the trim in service condition in degrees;
C is the horizontal separation of masthead lights in meters.

    Note to Sec.  84.19: Refer to the International Code of Safety
for High-Speed Craft, 1994 and the International Code of Safety for
High-Speed Craft, 2000.

Sec.  84.20  Approval.

    The construction of lights and shapes and the installation of
lights on board the vessel must satisfy the Commandant, U.S. Coast
Guard.

PART 85--[REMOVED AND RESERVED]

0
3. Part 85 is removed and reserved.

0
4. Revise part 86 to read as follows:

PART 86--ANNEX III: TECHNICAL DETAILS OF SOUND SIGNAL APPLIANCES

Sec.
86.01 Whistles.
86.02 Bell or Gong.
86.03 Approval. [Reserved]

    Authority: Sec. 303, Pub. L. 108-293, 118 Stat. 1042 (33 U.S.C.
2071); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  86.01  Whistles.

    (a) Frequencies and range of audibility. The fundamental frequency
of the signal shall lie within the range 70-700 Hz. The range of
audibility of the signal from a whistle shall be determined by those
frequencies, which may include the fundamental and/or one or more
higher frequencies, which lie within the range 180-700 Hz (+/-1%) for a
vessel of 20 meters or more in length, or 180-2100 Hz (+/-1%) for a
vessel of less than 20 meters in length and which provide the sound
pressure levels specified in paragraph (c) of this section.
    (b) Limits of fundamental frequencies. To ensure a wide variety of
whistle characteristics, the fundamental frequency of a whistle shall
be between the following limits:
    (i) 70-200 Hz, for a vessel 200 meters or more in length.
    (ii) 130-350 Hz, for a vessel 75 meters but less than 200 meters in
length.
    (iii) 250-700 Hz, for a vessel less than 75 meters in length.
    (c) Sound signal intensity and range of audibility.
    A whistle fitted in a vessel shall provide, in the direction of
maximum intensity of the whistle and at a distance of 1 meter from it,
a sound pressure level in at least one \1/3\rd-octave band within the
range of frequencies 180-700 Hz (+/-1%) for a vessel of 20 meters or
more in length, or 180-2100 Hz (+/-1%) for a vessel of less than 20
meters in length, of not less than the appropriate figure given in
Table 86.01(c) of this section. The range of audibility in Table
86.01(c) is the approximate range at which a whistle may be heard on
its forward axis with 90% probability in conditions of still air on
board a vessel having average background noise level at the listening
posts (taken to be 68 dB in the octave band centered on 250 Hz and 63
dB in the octave band centered on 500 Hz). It is shown for information
purposes only. In practice, the range at which a whistle may be heard
is extremely variable and depends critically on weather conditions; the
values given can be regarded as typical but under conditions of strong
wind or high ambient noise level at the listening post the range may be
reduced.

                                                 Table 86.01(c)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 \1/3\rd-octave band
                                                                level at 1 meter in dB     Audibility range in
                  Length of vessel in meters                    referred to 2 x 10-5N/       nautical miles
                                                                         m\2\
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
200 or more..................................................                      143                       2
75 but less than 200.........................................                      138                       1.5
20 but less than 75..........................................                      130                       1
Less than 20.................................................                  \1\ 120                       0.5
                                                                               \2\ 115
                                                                               \3\ 111
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ When the measured frequencies lie within the range 180-450 Hz.
\2\ When the measured frequencies lie within the range 450-800 Hz.
\3\ When the measured frequencies lie within the range 800-2100 Hz.

    (d) Directional properties. The sound pressure level of a
directional whistle shall be not more than 4 dB below the sound
pressure level, specified in paragraph (c) of this section, in any
direction in the horizontal plane within 45 degrees of the
forward axis. The sound pressure level of the whistle in any other
direction in the horizontal plane shall not be more than 10 dB less
than the sound pressure level specified for the forward axis, so that
the range of audibility in any direction will be at least half the
range required on the forward axis. The sound pressure level shall be
measured in that one \1/3\\rd\-octave band which determines the
audibility range.
    (e) Positioning of whistles. (i) When a directional whistle is to
be used as the only whistle on the vessel and is permanently installed,
it shall be installed with its forward axis directed forward.
    (ii) A whistle shall be placed as high as practicable on a vessel,
in order to reduce interception of the emitted sound by obstructions
and also to minimize hearing damage risk to personnel. The sound
pressure level of the vessel's own signal at listening posts shall not
exceed 110 dB(A) and so far as practicable should not exceed 100 dB(A).
    (f) Fitting of more than one whistle. If whistles are fitted at a
distance apart of more than 100 meters, they shall not be sounded
simultaneously.
    (g) Combined whistle systems. (i) A combined whistle system is a
number of whistles (sound emitting sources) operated together. For the
purposes of the Rules of Subchapter E a combined whistle system is to
be regarded as a single whistle.
    (ii) The whistles of a combined system shall:
    (1) Be located at a distance apart of not more than 100 meters;
    (2) Be sounded simultaneously;
    (3) Each have a fundamental frequency different from those of the
others by at least 10 Hz; and
    (4) Have a tonal characteristic appropriate for the length of
vessel which shall be evidenced by at least two-thirds of the whistles
in the combined system having fundamental frequencies falling within
the limits prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section, or if there are
only two whistles in the combined system, by the higher fundamental
frequency falling within the limits prescribed in paragraph (b) of this
section.

    Note to paragraph (g): If, due to the presence of obstructions,
the sound field of a single whistle or of one of the whistles
referred to in paragraph (f) of this section is likely to have a
zone of greatly reduced signal level, a combined whistle system
should be fitted so as to overcome this reduction.

    (h) Towing vessel whistles. A power-driven vessel normally engaged
in pushing ahead or towing alongside may, at all times, use a whistle
whose characteristic falls within the limits prescribed by paragraph
(b) of this section for the longest customary

composite length of the vessel and its tow.

Sec.  86.02  Bell or gong.

    (a) Intensity of signal. A bell or gong, or other device having
similar sound characteristics shall produce a sound pressure level of
not less than 110 dB at 1 meter.
    (b) Construction. Bells and gongs shall be made of corrosion-
resistant material and designed to give clear tone. The diameter of the
mouth of the bell shall be not less than 300 mm for vessels of 20
meters or more in length. Where practicable, a power-driven bell
striker is recommended to ensure constant force but manual operation
shall be possible. The mass of the striker shall be not less than 3
percent of the mass of the bell.

Sec.  86.03  Approval. [Reserved]

0
5. Revise part 87 to read as follows

PART 87--ANNEX IV: DISTRESS SIGNALS

Sec.
87.01 Need of assistance.
87.02 Exclusive use.
87.03 Supplemental signals.

    Authority: Sec. 303, Pub. L. 108-293, 118 Stat. 1042 (33 U.S.C.
2071); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  87.01  Need of assistance.

    The following signals, used or exhibited either together or
separately, indicate distress and need of assistance:
    (a) A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a
minute;
    (b) A continuous sounding with any fog-signaling apparatus;
    (c) Rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at
short intervals;
    (d) A signal made by any method consisting of the group . . . - - -
. . . (SOS) in the Morse Code;
    (e) A signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word
``Mayday'';
    (f) The International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C.;
    (g) A signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a
ball or anything resembling a ball;
    (h) Flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel,
etc.);
    (i) A rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing a red light;
    (j) A smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke;
    (k) Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to
each side;
    (l) A distress alert by means of digital selective calling (DSC)
transmitted on:
    (i) VHF channel 70, or
    (ii) MF/HF on the frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, 4207.5 kHz,
6312 kHz, 12577 kHz or 16804.5 kHz;
    (m) A ship-to-shore distress alert transmitted by the ship's
Inmarsat or other mobile satellite service provider ship earth station;
    (n) Signals transmitted by emergency position-indicating radio
beacons;
    (o) Signals transmitted by radiocommunication systems, including
survival craft radar transponders meeting the requirements of 47 CFR
80.1095; and
    (p) A high intensity white light flashing at regular intervals from
50 to 70 times per minute.

Sec.  87.02  Exclusive use.

    The use or exhibition of any of the foregoing signals except for
the purpose of indicating distress and need of assistance and the use
of other signals which may be confused with any of the above signals is
prohibited.

Sec.  87.03  Supplemental signals.

    Attention is drawn to the relevant sections of the International
Code of Signals, the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and
Rescue Manual, Volume III, the International Telecommunication Union
Radio Regulations and the following signals:
    (a) A piece of orange-colored canvas with either a black square and
circle or other appropriate symbol (for identification from the air);
    (b) A dye marker.

0
6. Revise Part 88 to read as follows:

PART 88--ANNEX V: PILOT RULES

Sec.
88.01 Purpose and applicability.
88.03 Definitions.
88.05 Law enforcement vessels.
88.07 Public safety activities.

    Authority: Sec. 303, Pub. L. 108-293, 118 Stat. 1042 (33 U.S.C.
2071); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  88.01  Purpose and applicability.

    This part applies to all vessels operating on United States inland
waters and to United States vessels operating on the Canadian waters of
the Great Lakes to the extent there is no conflict with Canadian law.

Sec.  88.03  Definitions.

    The terms used in this part have the same meaning as the terms
defined in part 83 of this subchapter.

Sec.  88.05  Law enforcement vessels.

    (a) Law enforcement vessels may display a flashing blue light when
engaged in direct law enforcement or public safety activities. This
light must be located so that it does not interfere with the visibility
of the vessel's navigation lights.
    (b) The blue light described in this section may be displayed by
law enforcement vessels of the United States and the States and their
political subdivisions.

Sec.  88.07  Public safety activities.

    (a) Vessels engaged in government sanctioned public safety
activities, and commercial vessels performing similar functions, may
display an alternately flashing red and yellow light signal. This
identification light signal must be located so that it does not
interfere with the visibility of the vessel's navigation lights. The
identification light signal may be used only as an identification
signal and conveys no special privilege. Vessels using the
identification light signal during public safety activities must abide
by the inland navigation rules, and must not presume that the light or
the exigency gives them precedence or right of way.
    (b) Public safety activities include but are not limited to
patrolling marine parades, regattas, or special water celebrations;
traffic control; salvage; firefighting; medical assistance; assisting
disabled vessels; and search and rescue.

    Dated: June 12, 2014.
Gary C. Rasicot,
Director of Marine Transportation Systems Management, U.S. Coast Guard.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[ Project No. 459-289]

Union Electric Company dba AmerenUE; Notice of Application for
Amendment of License and SolicitingComments, Motions To Intervene, and
Protests

November 13, 2009.
    a. Type of Application: Non-project use of project lands and
waters.
    b. Project Number: P-459-289.
    c. Dated Filed: September 30, 2009.
    d. Applicant: AmerenUE.
    e. Name of Project: Osage Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The proposed non-project use is located at mile marker
18.8 + 2.9, off the Grand Glaize arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, in
Camden County, Missouri.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 USC 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Jeff Green, Shoreline Supervisor,
AmerenUE, P.O. Box 993, Lake Ozark, MO 65049,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to John Mark at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    j. Deadline for filing comments and/or motions: December 14, 2009.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments

or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue
that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency,
they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A
copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each
representative of the Applicant specified in the particular
application.
    k. Description of Request: Union Electric Company, dba AmerenUE,
filed an application seeking Commission authorization to permit Mystic
Bay Development to add one dock with six multi-family residential boat
slips to its four existing community docks with a total of 60 boat
slips. The proposed dock would be located along the shoreline fronting
Mystic Bay Condominiums.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington,
DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may also be viewed
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the
``eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three
digits in the docket number field (P-459) to access the document. You
may also register online at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance,
call 1-866-208-3372 or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>for TTY, call
(202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item (h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title
``COMMENTS'', ``PROTESTS'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable,
and the Project Number of the particular application to which the
filing refers.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.
    q. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed
electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(l)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
at http://www.ferc.gov under the ``e-Filing'' link.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP20-738-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates--EAP 911572
to Eco-Energy 8963127 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5002.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-739-000.
    Applicants: Texas Eastern Transmission, LP.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates--Ches
Maryland 910915 releases to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5003.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-740-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Amendment to a Negotiated Rate
Agreement Filing--Macquarie to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5007.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-741-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement
FIling Six One Commodities to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5008.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-742-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Filing-Uniper
Global to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5009.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-743-000.
    Applicants: Northern Border Pipeline Company.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreement--
Scout Energy to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5015.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-744-000.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Capacity Release
Agreements--4/1/2020 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5018.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-746-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 040120 Negotiated Rates--
Hartree Partners, LP R-7090-07 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5019.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-747-000.
    Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: 040120 Negotiated Rates--
Hartree Partners, LP R-7090-08 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5020.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-748-000.
    Applicants: Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated & Non-Conforming
Rate Amd--Boston Gas to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5021.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-749-000.
    Applicants: Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreements--
Oxy 152038 & 152039 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5030.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-750-000.
    Applicants: Equitrans, L.P.
    Description: Compliance filing Notice Regarding Non-Jurisdictional
Gathering Facilities (PL Segs from 0 Flow).
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5089.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-751-000.
    Applicants: Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: OTRA Summer 2020 to be
effective 5/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5126.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-752-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Non-Conforming Agreement
Update (TEP Apr-Jun 2020) to be effective 4/2/2020.

    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5157.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-753-000.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rates--ConEd 510371
Apr 2020 Releases #2 to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5198.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-754-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt (JERA
46435 to EDF 52467) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5203.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-755-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Amendments to Neg Rate Agmts &
Cap Rel Summary (Aethon 37657, 50488) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5204.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-756-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt
(Constellation 52557 to Exelon 52654) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5210.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-757-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmts (Osaka
46429 to Spotlight 52638, Texla 52653) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5212.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-758-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmts (WSGP
to NextEra Releases eff 4-1-2020) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5216.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-759-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt (Scona
52624 to CenterPoint 52658) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5219.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-760-000.
    Applicants: Texas Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmts (SABIC
35304, 35304,35305 to CIMA 38590,38597,38589) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5221.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-761-000.
    Applicants: Hardy Storage Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: RAM 2020 to be effective 5/1/
2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5223.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-762-000.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Cap Rel Neg Rate Agmt
(Methanex 42805 to Tenaska 52648) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5305.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    Docket Numbers: RP20-763-000.
    Applicants: El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C.
    Description: Sec.  4(d) Rate Filing: Negotiated Rate Agreements
Filing (Sempra) to be effective 4/1/2020.
    Filed Date: 4/1/20.
    Accession Number: 20200401-5310.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/20.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified date(s). Protests may be considered,
but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: April 3, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-07498 Filed 4-8-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: December 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 247)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 73263]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[CGD01-04-133]
RIN 1625-AB17

Regulated Navigation Area; Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts; Navigable
Waterways Within the First Coast Guard District

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is making a technical correction to a Final
Rule published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2007. (72 FR
70780.) The Final Rule titled ``Regulated Navigation Area; Buzzards
Bay, Massachusetts; Navigable Waterways within the First Coast Guard
District'' contained an inaccurate amendatory instruction to revise an
imprecise and potentially confusing cross references regarding the
applicability of certain regulations implemented by the rule. The
revised amendatory instruction provided in this correction is intended
to implement the revision to Part 165 found in 72 FR 70780.

DATES: This correction is effective as of December 27, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public concerning
this correction will be made part of the docket for the underlying rule
and will be available for inspection and copying at the offices of
Commander, Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, East Providence
Office, 20 Risho Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, between 8 a.m. and
3 p.m. Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc at Coast Guard
Sector Southeastern New England, East Providence, RI,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On December 13, 2008, the Coast Guard published a Final Rule titled
``Regulated Navigation Area; Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts; Navigable
Waterways within the First Coast Guard District'' to correct an
existing Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) within the waters of the First
Coast Guard District. (72 FR 70780). Specifically, the Final Rule
corrected erroneous references to ``Subpart B of this chapter'' and
``Subpart B of this part'' in Part 161 and Part 165, respectively. The
references should have instead referred to ``Subpart B of Part 161'' in
the revisions of both Part 161 and Part 165. The correction to Part 161
has been made. However, the reference in Part 165 was not made due to
an inaccurate amendatory instruction. The substantive requirements of
the rule are not altered by this technical correction.

Need for Correction

    The Final Rule published on December 13, 2007 amended Parts 161 and
165 of Title 33 of the Code of Regulations. (72 FR 70780.) As explained
in the preamble, the Final Rule revised a previously published
erroneous reference to ``Subpart B of this chapter'' and ``Subpart B of
this part'' in Part 161 and Part 165, respectively, instead of
referring to ``Subpart B of Part 161'' in the revisions of both Part
161 and Part 165. The amendatory instruction for the Part 165
correction erroneously directed the deletion of 33 CFR
165.100(d)(5)(iv)(A)-(B) instead of only correcting the introductory
text of 33 CFR 165.100(d)(5)(iv). This Final Rule corrects amendatory
instruction 4 to revise the introductory text of 33 CFR
165.100(d)(5)(iv) without deleting subparagraphs (A) and (B), which was
the intent of the December 13, 2007 Final Rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--WATERWAYS SAFETY; REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED
ACCESS AREAS

    In the December 13, 2007 Federal Register, page 70780, amendatory
instruction 4 is corrected to read as follows:
    ``4. In Sec.  165.100, revise (d)(5)(iv) introductory text to read
as follows:''

    Dated: December 17, 2007.
Steve Venckus,
Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard.
 [FR Doc. E7-24978 Filed 12-26-07; 8:45 am]

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