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33 CFR §165.11

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Each District Commander may control vessel traffic in an area which is determined to have hazardous conditions, by issuing regulations:
  1. (a)Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, or other waters;
  2. (b)Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limitations, and operating conditions; and
  3. (c)Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which have particular operating characteristics or capabilities which are considered necessary for safe operation under the circumstances.