Waterways Management LT David Bourbeau Waterways Management Division Sector Northern New England

Overview TOPIC 1: Safety and Security Zones TOPIC 2: ATON Discrepancy Reporting TOPIC 3: Mariner Radio Activated Sound Signals 2

TOPIC 1: Safety and Security Zones 3

Safety Zones Ref: 33 CFR 165.20 Auth: PWSA, 33 USC 1221-1232 Max daily penalty: $40K Definition: A water area, shore area, or water and shore area to which, for safety or environmental purposes, access is limited to authorized persons, vehicles, or vessels. Purpose: Usually established in response to some emergency situation and are temporary in nature. Also used to protect participants/spectators of permitted marine events. 4

Security Zones Ref: 33 CFR 165.30 Auth: PWSA, 33 USC 1221-1232 Magnuson Act, 50 USC 191-195 Max daily penalty: $40K Definition: An area land and/or water which is so designated by the COTP (or DC) for such time necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the US or to secure the observance of the rights and obligations of the US. Purpose: to safeguard from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts in the US to vessels, harbors, ports, or waterfront facilities 6

Passenger Vessel Security Zone 33 CFR 165.105, NNE COTP zone Applies to passenger vessels >100GT and >500 passengers 100 yards radius around any anchored, moored, or in the process of mooring 200 yards ahead of & 100 yards aside and astern Entry into prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or Rep. Over 400 called on Maine in 2015. 120 are scheduled for Bar Harbor alone in 2016 (beginning Apr 29) 7

LPG Vessel Safety & Security Zone 33 CFR 165.103, NNE COTP Zone All navigable waters of any LPG, 1 mile ahead ½ mile astern 1000yds either side Exception: All waters of the Piscataqua River within a 500yds radius of any LPG vessel while moored at a receiving facility Entry into prohibited unless authorized by the COTP or Rep. 8

Naval Vessel Protection Zone 33 CFR 165.09 14 USC 91 and 633 Applicable to US Naval vessels over 100 feet LOA Prohibited within 100 yards Minimum speed within 500 yards 9

TOPIC 2: ATON Discrepancy Reporting 10

ATON Discrepancy Reporting Ref: 33 CFR 62.65 Action: Mariners should notify the USCG immediately of any observed ATON defects or discrepancies. Need specifics: Aid Number Detailed location Observed defect or discrepancy Bonus - Light List information Contact Sector Command Center: (207) 767-0303 or VHF – FM Ch 16 or NNEwaterways@uscg.mil 11

ATON Seasonal Schedule Waterway Light List Date Planned date and status Primary Unit Number of Hulls Medomak River April 1st March 15th- 01 April So Portland 6 Montsweag Bay March 15th – 01 April 9 Cowseagan Narrows May 15th May 1st – 15 May 4 Sasanoa River May 1st -15 May 13 Upper Kennebec River 41 St George River 5 Royal River 18 Lake Champlain May 1st Waiting on 49ft BUSL STANT Burlington 28 St Croix River March 30th- 31st SW Harbor Union River April 26th Pleasant River 8 Benjamin River May 11th 3 Pennamaquan River 13

TOPIC 3: Mariner Radio Activated Sound Signals 14

MRASS Update All 17 proposed changes have been completed No VM-100 “fog detectors” remain in Sector Northern N.E. All 40 sound signals in Northern N.E. either activate; (25) On demand via MRASS, VHF-FM ch. 83A (12) Continuous, 24/7 (03) RRASS, relay activated off the MRASS 15

2015 MRASS Picture 16

2016 MRASS Picture Need the sound signal? Activate it! 17

USCG manufactured MRASS unit 18

MRASS…moving forward Continue outreach efforts with a primary focus of reaching seasonal, recreational waterway users. Proactive public affairs campaign using local media Continue to offer public meetings to concerned communities & stakeholders 19

Contact Info LT David Bourbeau phone: (207) 347-5015 E-mail: NNEwaterways@uscg.mil David.T.Bourbeau@uscg.mil