Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters (This book contains parts 1 to 124) Part CHAPTER I—Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security 1 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS CHAPTER: BMC = Chief Boatswains Mate. CGFR = Coast Guard Federal Register document number. CG = Coast Guard. EM = Electrician’s Mate. LS = Lightship. NC = Flag hoist meaning, ‘‘I am in distress and require immediate assistance.’’ NCG = Call let- ters for any Coast Guard Shore Radio Station. OAN = Aids to Navigation Division. PTP = Training and Procurement. U.S.C.G. = United States Coast Guard. 1 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226132 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 8008 Sfmt 8008 Q:\33\33V1.TXT ofr150 PsN: PC150 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226132 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 8008 Sfmt 8008 Q:\33\33V1.TXT ofr150 PsN: PC150 CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to Chapter I appear at 70 FR 75734, Dec. 21, 2005. SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL Part Page 1 General provisions.................................................. 7 2 Jurisdiction ............................................................. 29 3 Coast Guard areas, districts, sectors, marine in- spection zones, and Captain of the Port zones ..... 33 4 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Pa- perwork Reduction Act ........................................ 52 5 Coast Guard Auxiliary ............................................ 53 6 Protection and security of vessels, harbors, and waterfront facilities ............................................. 57 8 United States Coast Guard Reserve ........................ 62 13 Decorations, medals, ribbons and similar devices ... 63 17 United States Coast Guard general gift fund .......... 66 19 Waivers of navigation and vessel inspection laws and regulations .................................................... 67 20 Rules of practice, procedure, and evidence for for- mal administrative proceedings of the Coast Guard ................................................................... 70 23 Distinctive markings for Coast Guard vessels and aircraft ................................................................. 92 25 Claims ..................................................................... 94 26 Vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations 105 27 Adjustment of civil monetary penalties for infla- tion ....................................................................... 108 SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL 40 Cadets of the Coast Guard ....................................... 112 45 Enlistment of personnel .......................................... 112 49 Payment of amounts due mentally incompetent Coast Guard personnel ......................................... 113 50 Coast Guard Retiring Review Board ....................... 115 51 Coast Guard Discharge Review Board ..................... 117 3 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226132 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 8008 Sfmt 8008 Q:\33\33V1.TXT ofr150 PsN: PC150 33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–12 Edition) Part Page 52 Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard .......................................................... 122 53 Coast Guard whistleblower protection .................... 129 54 Allotments from active duty pay for certain sup- port obligations .................................................... 133 55 Child Development Services .................................... 134 SUBCHAPTER C—AIDS TO NAVIGATION 60 [Reserved] 62 United States aids to navigation system ................ 136 64 Marking of structures, sunken vessels and other obstructions ......................................................... 144 66 Private aids to navigation ...................................... 147 67 Aids to navigation on artificial islands and fixed structures ............................................................. 155 70 Interference with or damage to aids to navigation 169 72 Marine information................................................. 170 74 Charges for Coast Guard aids to navigation work ... 173 76 Sale and transfer of aids to navigation equipment 174 SUBCHAPTER D—INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION RULES Special Note: Application of the 72 COLREGS to territories and possessions ................................... 175 80 COLREGS Demarcation Lines ................................ 176 81 72 COLREGS: Implementing Rules .......................... 192 82 72 COLREGS: Interpretative Rules ......................... 195 SUBCHAPTER E—INLAND NAVIGATION RULES 83 Rules ....................................................................... 196 84 Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes ................................................ 211 85 Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity .................................. 216 86 Annex III: Technical Details of Sound Signal Ap- pliances ................................................................ 216 87 Annex IV: Distress Signals ...................................... 218 88 Annex V: Pilot Rules ............................................... 219 89 Inland navigation rules: Implementing rules .......... 221 90 Inland rules: interpretative rules ............................ 224 SUBCHAPTER F—VESSEL OPERATING REGULATIONS 95 Operating a vessel while under the influence of al- cohol or a dangerous drug .................................... 225 4 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226132 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 8008 Sfmt 8008 Q:\33\33V1.TXT ofr150 PsN: PC150 Coast Guard, DHS Part Page 96 Rules for the safe operation of vessels and safety management systems ........................................... 227 SUBCHAPTER G—REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES 100 Safety of life on navigable waters ........................... 241 SUBCHAPTER H—MARITIME SECURITY 101 Maritime security: General ..................................... 318 102 Maritime security: National maritime transpor- tation security [Reserved] 103 Maritime security: Area maritime security ............ 331 104 Maritime security: Vessels ...................................... 335 105 Maritime security: Facilities .................................. 361 106 Marine security: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) fa- cilities .................................................................. 387 107 National vessel and facility control measures and limited access areas ............................................. 405 SUBCHAPTER I—ANCHORAGES 109 General .................................................................... 410 110 Anchorage regulations............................................ 411 SUBCHAPTER J—BRIDGES 114 General .................................................................... 525 115 Bridge locations and clearances; administrative procedures ............................................................ 527 116 Alteration of unreasonably obstructive bridges ...... 531 117 Drawbridge operation regulations ........................... 536 118 Bridge lighting and other signals ............................ 650 SUBCHAPTER K—SECURITY OF VESSELS 120 Security of passenger vessels .................................. 659 5 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226132 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 8008 Sfmt 8008 Q:\33\33V1.TXT ofr150 PsN: PC150 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:56 Sep 12, 2012 Jkt 226132 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 8008 Sfmt 8008 Q:\33\33V1.TXT ofr150 PsN: PC150 SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PART 1—GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.07–100 Summons in lieu of seizure of com- mercial fishing industry vessels. Subpart 1.01—Delegation of Authority Subpart 1.08—Written Warnings by Coast Sec. Guard Boarding Officers 1.01–1 District Commander. 1.01–20 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. 1.08–1 Applicability. 1.01–30 Captains of the Port. 1.08–5 Procedures. 1.01–40 Delegation to the Vice Commandant. 1.01–50 Delegation to District Commander, Subpart 1.10—Public Availability of Seventeenth Coast Guard District. Information 1.01–60 Delegations for issuance of bridge permits. 1.10–1 Official records and documents. 1.01–70 CERCLA delegations. 1.10–5 Public availability of records and 1.01–80 FWPCA and OPA 90 delegations. documents. 1.01–85 Redelegation. 1.01–90 Commissioned, warrant, and petty Subpart 1.20—Testimony by Coast Guard officers. Personnel and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings Subpart 1.05—Rulemaking 1.20–1 Testimony by Coast Guard personnel 1.05–1 Delegation of rulemaking authority. 1.05–5 Marine Safety Council. and production of records. 1.05–10 Regulatory process overview. 1.05–15 Public participation. Subpart 1.25—Fees and Charges for 1.05–20 Petitions for rulemaking. Certain Records and Services 1.05–25 Public docket. 1.05–30 Advance notice of proposed rule- 1.25–1 Purpose. making (ANPRM). 1.25–30 Exceptions. 1.05–35 Notice of proposed rulemaking 1.25–40 Fees for services for the public. (NPRM). 1.25–45 Special admeasurement services. 1.05–40 Supplemental notice of proposed 1.25–48 Oceanographic research. rulemaking (SNPRM). 1.25–80 Payment of fees, charges or sales. 1.05–45 Interim rule. 1.05–50 Final rule. Subpart 1.26—Charges for Duplicate Med- 1.05–55 Direct final rule. als, and Sales of Personal Property, 1.05–60 Negotiated rulemaking. Equipment or Services and Rentals Subpart 1.07—Enforcement; Civil and 1.26–1 Purpose. Criminal Penalty Proceedings 1.26–5 Replacement of medals. 1.07–1 Purpose. 1.26–10 Sales to Coast Guard Auxiliary. 1.07–5 Definitions. 1.26–15 Sales of nonexcess personal property 1.07–10 Reporting and investigation. and services. 1.07–11 Notice of violation. 1.26–20 Sales to eligible foreign govern- 1.07–15 Hearing Officer.