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RuleOpen for Comment2026-135682026-07-06

Regulated Navigation Area; Hudson River, Albany, NY

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) for navigable waters on the Hudson River near Albany, NY. This RNA prohibits entry of vessels or persons during full enforcement unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New York, or their designated representative, imposes a "Slow- No Wake" speed restriction, and sets forth other limitations. This rule is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with construction of the new Livingston Avenue Railroad Swing Bridge and demolition of the existing bridge.

Action & Dates

Action
Temporary interim rule and request for comments.
Dates
This rule is effective from July 12, 2026, through October 31, 2029. Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before August 5, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-07-12

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-08-05 — Open for comment

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-2026-0633] RIN 1625-AA11 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Temporary interim rule and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) for navigable waters on the Hudson River near Albany, NY. This RNA prohibits entry of vessels or persons during full enforcement unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New York, or their designated representative, imposes a “Slow-No Wake” speed restriction, and sets forth other limitations. This rule is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with construction of the new Livingston Avenue Railroad Swing Bridge and demolition of the existing bridge. DATES: This rule is effective from July 12, 2026, through October 31, 2029. Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before August 5, 2026. ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-0633. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, contact Mr. Jeffrey Yunker, Sector New York Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 571-607-2628, or email Jeffrey.M.Yunker@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port New

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Citation: 91 FR 40892

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