33 CFR 67.20-10 - Sound signal.

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Oct 16, 2024

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§ 67.20-10 - Sound signal.

(a) The owner of a Class “A” structure shall:

(1) Install a sound signal that has a rated range of at least 2 miles; and,

(2) Operate the sound signal when the visibility in any direction is less than 5 miles.

(b) The District Commander may waive any requirements in paragraph (a) of this section if he or she finds that a structure is so close to other structures and so enveloped by the sound signals on other structures that it is not a hazard to navigation.

[CGD 72-74R, 37 FR 13513, July 8, 1972, as amended by USCG-2001-10714, 69 FR 24984, May 5, 2004]

authority: 14 U.S.C. 503,544; 43 U.S.C. 1333; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 58-17, 23 FR 3377, May 20, 1958, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 67.20-10