CFR > Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER II—CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > PART 334—DANGER ZONE AND RESTRICTED AREA REGULATIONS > 334.480—Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek and Broad River, S.C.; U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot rifle and pistol ranges, Parris Island.

334.480—Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek and Broad River, S.C.; U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot rifle and pistol ranges, Parris Island.

(a) During periods when the rifle and pistol ranges on Parris Island are in use, the following areas will be restricted to navigation:
(1) At the rifle range. Archers Creek between Broad River and Beaufort River and Ribbon Creek from Broad Creek entrance. The area is inclosed by the following points:
Latitude Longitude
32°21′40″ 80°44′52″
32°21′51″ 80°44′38″
32°21′54″ 80°44′41″
32°22′01″ 80°44′21″
32°22′08″ 80°44′15″
32°22′15″ 80°44′07″
32°22′17″ 80°44′05″
32°22′20″ 80°43′52″
32°22′17″ 80°43′48″
32°22′17″ 80°43′47″
32°21′44″ 80°43′28″
32°21′30″ 80°43′13″
32°20′55″ 80°42′23″
32°20′21″ 80°42′24″
32°20′06″ 80°42′43″
32°20′12″ 80°43′01″
32°20′18″ 80°43′22″
32°20′28″ 80°43′33″
32°20′30″ 80°43′37″
32°20′35″ 80°43′41″
and thence to point of beginning:
Latitude Longitude
32°21′40″ 80°44′52″
(2) At the pistol range. An area in Broad River inclosed by the following points:
Latitude Longitude
32°20′09″ 80°42′57″
32°19′27″ 80°42′27″
32°18′57″ 80°43′24″
32°19′39″ 80°43′54″
32°20′00″ 80°43′36″
32°20′00″ 80°43′15″
The area will be adequately marked by red flags for the convenience and protection of the general public.
(b) Firing over these ranges will normally take place between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 6 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, National holidays excepted, and at other times as designated and properly published by the Commanding General, Parris Island Marine Base.
(c) No person, vessel and other watercraft shall enter the restricted waters when firing is in progress. At all other times these waters are open to navigation. Safety regulations shall be enforced at all times with the following specific precautions being provided by the Parris Island Marine Base:
(1) At the rifle range. Warning signs indicating the periods when the rifle range is in use will be posted by the entrances to Archers Creek and Ribbon Creek. Also the warning signs will be placed at the corners of the rifle range impact area.
(2) At the pistol range. Warning flag shall be flown from top of a lookout tower with a sentry lookout during actual firing. Also a patrol boat shall be accessible for clearing the area and warning all approaching vessels of the danger zone area and the schedule of firing. During storms or similar emergencies this area shall be opened to vessels to reach safety without undue delay for the preservation of life and property.
(d) The regulations in this section shall be enforced by the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, and such agencies as he may designate.

Code of Federal Regulations

[29 FR 6682, May 22, 1964, as amended at 36 FR 22238, Nov. 23, 1971. Redesignated at 50 FR 42696, Oct. 22, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 17554, Apr. 10, 1997]