# Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1996-05-24 · 61 FR 26120
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-13100
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 26120
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 80
- **Publication date:** 1996-05-24
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 94-153
## Abstract

The Commission has added Prince William Sound to the United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) designated radio protection areas for mandatory VTS and establish marine VHF Channel 11 as the VTS frequency for Prince William Sound. This action is in response to a request from the Coast Guard. The designation of Prince William Sound as a VTS area will allow the Coast Guard to manage vessel traffic in a more efficient manner.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/05/24/96-13100/vessel-traffic-services-vts)
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