Sinclair Inlet, Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington; Naval Restricted Areas

The Corps is amending the rules which establish two restricted areas in the waters of Sinclair Inlet adjacent to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. This action is necessary to safeguard U.S. Navy vessels and Government facilities from sabotage and other subversive acts, accidents, or other incidents of a similar nature. This action is also necessary to protect vessels and individuals from the dangers associated with the industrial waterfront facilities at the shipyard. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by these regulations or the Commander, Naval Base, Seattle, Washington, or whomever he/she designates.