(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Bridgeport Harbor, from surface to bottom, in approximate position 41°10′16.0″ N 73°11′02.0″ W expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).

(b) Definitions. 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 Long Island Sound (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.

(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-Channel 16 or at 866-299-8031. 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) Effective and enforcement period. This section is effective from 2 a.m. September 28, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. October 5, 2025. We anticipate the demolition operations using explosives will occur between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. September 28, 2025. For added safety, the COTP will make notification of the exact date and time in advance of the enforcement period for the safety zone in paragraph (a) of this section to the local maritime community through a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via marine channel 16 (VHF-FM). If the project is completed before October 5, 2025, enforcement of the safety zones will be suspended, and notice given via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.