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RuleOpen for Comment2026-145842026-07-20

Safety Zones; Delaware River Dredging, Marcus Hook, PA

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones on the waters of the Delaware River, in portions of Marcus Hook Range, Anchorage 7, off Marcus Hook, PA, and Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek. The safety zones temporarily restrict vessel traffic from transiting or anchoring in portions of the Delaware River while maintenance dredging is being conducted. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards created by dredging operations. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the COTP or his designated representatives.

Action & Dates

Action
Temporary interim rule and request for comments.
Dates
This rule is effective without actual notice from July 20, 2026, through October 31, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from July 15, 2026, until July 20, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-07-20

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-08-19 — 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-2026-0831] RIN 1625-AA00 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Temporary interim rule and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones on the waters of the Delaware River, in portions of Marcus Hook Range, Anchorage 7, off Marcus Hook, PA, and Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek. The safety zones temporarily restrict vessel traffic from transiting or anchoring in portions of the Delaware River while maintenance dredging is being conducted. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards created by dredging operations. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the COTP or his designated representatives. DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from July 20, 2026, through October 31, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from July 15, 2026, until July 20, 2026. Comments due date: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before August 19, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number USCG-2026-0831, at https://www.regulations.gov . See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. To view documents mentioned in this p

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Citation: 91 FR 45204