(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters of the Bancroft Canal between points 30°01′12.67″ N, 093°37′23.07″ W, and 30°01′12.03″ N, 093°36′18.60″ W. All coordinates are based on World Geodetic System (WGS-84).

(b) Definition. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur.

(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.

(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF-FM channel 13 or 16 or by phone at 337-912-0073. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.

(d) Enforcement periods. This section is effective from May 6, 2026 through June 1, 2026. It will be enforced every day during this period between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the exact enforcement times through Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and may terminate enforcement of the zone if oil spill response operations are completed before June 1, 2026.