33 CFR § 147.5 - Delegation of authority.

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title: "33 CFR § 147.5 - Delegation of authority."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
section_number: "147.5"
section_name: "Delegation of authority."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "N"
subchapter_name: "OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVITIES"
part_number: "147"
part_name: "SAFETY ZONES"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "14 U.S.C. 544; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4."
regulatory_source: "CGD 78-160, 47 FR 9386, Mar. 4, 1982, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "147"
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# 147.5 Delegation of authority.

The authority to establish safety zones and to issue and enforce safety zone regulations in accordance with the provisions of this part is delegated to District Commanders.