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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100346
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River, covering mile markers 364.4 to 365.5 near Natchez, MS, in response to a fireworks display scheduled for December 31, 2024. This one-hour safety zone, effective from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., is intended to minimize hazards to people, vessels, and the environment. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard, and the public will be informed via marine broadcasts. This rule is deemed necessary to ensure safety and has been issued without prior notice due to time constraints related to public safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard is making a special rule for boats that can’t go into a certain part of the Mississippi River for one hour on New Year's Eve because of fireworks. They want to keep everyone safe from any possible danger from the fireworks.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6566
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River in Natchez, MS, between Mile Marker 368 and 370, due to line pulling operations. This rule, effective from January 14, 2021, to February 5, 2021, aims to protect people and the environment from potential hazards. Unauthorized entry into the zone is prohibited, but vessels can request permission to enter from the Captain of the Port or an appointed representative. The rule ensures safety while not significantly impacting small businesses or the environment.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard made a special area on the river in Natchez, MS, where nobody is allowed to go without permission because they are doing some work and want to keep everyone safe until February 5, 2021. If you want to go into this area, you need to ask the person in charge for permission.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8687
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Coast Guard issued a temporary rule, effective from February 9, 2021, until March 15, 2021, establishing a safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River between mile markers 330 and 360. This safety zone prohibits entry to protect people and property from potential hazards due to the US Army Corps of Engineers' operations in the area. Entry is only allowed with permission from the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River or a designated representative, and boaters can request access via VHF-FM radio or telephone. The Coast Guard will inform the public about the enforcement via notices and bulletins.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard made a temporary rule that says boats can't go into a special area on the Mississippi River because there are people working on the riverbanks. They need boats to stay away for safety reasons, but if a boat really needs to go there, they can ask for special permission.