33 CFR 147.861 - Interim Big Foot TLP Construction Site safety zone.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

View all text of Part 147-SAFETY [§ 147.1 - § 147.1116]

§ 147.861 - Interim Big Foot TLP Construction Site safety zone.

(a) Description. The Big Foot Tension Leg Platform (TLP) construction site is in the deepwater area of the Gulf of America at Walker Ridge 29. The Big Foot TLP construction site outermost points are located at:

NW Corner 26-56-18.85 N, 090-31-26.44 W

NE Corner 26-56-18.85 N, 090-30-53.06 W

SE Corner 26-55-46.76 N, 090-30-53.06 W

SW Corner 26-55-46.76 N, 090-31-26.44 W,

and the area within 500 meters of the construction site's outermost points, is a safety zone.

(b) Regulation. No vessel may enter or remain in this safety zone except the following:

(1) An attending vessel;

(2) A vessel authorized by the Commander, USCG Heartland District or a designated representative.

[80 FR 42388, July 17, 2015]