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Rule2026-025672026-02-09

Safety Zone; Ice Accumulations; Ohio River, Pittsburgh, PA

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River within the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh Zone, which includes mile marker 13 to mile marker 32, mile marker 65 to mile marker 85, and mile marker 109 to mile marker 127 on the Ohio River. This safety zone is needed to protect persons, property, and vessels transiting the area from the hazards associated with ice accumulation on the waterways. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

Action & Dates

Action
Temporary final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective without actual notice from February 9, 2026, through March 1, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from February 4, 2026, until February 9, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-02-09

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2026-0004] RIN 1625-AA00 ( printed page 5668) AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River within the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh Zone, which includes mile marker 13 to mile marker 32, mile marker 65 to mile marker 85, and mile marker 109 to mile marker 127 on the Ohio River. This safety zone is needed to protect persons, property, and vessels transiting the area from the hazards associated with ice accumulation on the waterways. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from February 9, 2026, through March 1, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from February 4, 2026, until February 9, 2026. ADDRESSES: To view available documents go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-0004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, contact Petty Officer Brett Lanzel, MSU Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 206-815-6624, or email Brett.J.Lanzel@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of pr

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Full Document

Citation: 91 FR 5668