(a) Location. The safety zone covers all navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker (MM) 961 to MM 964.6.
(b) Effective period. This section is effective December 2, 2021, through December 1, 2022.
(c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced daily at midday from December 2, 2021, through December 1, 2022, as necessary to facilitate safe demolition operations.
(d) Regulations.
(1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23, entry of vessels or persons into the zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Ohio Valley.
(2) Vessels requiring entry into the safety zone must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. To seek entry into the safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by telephone at 502-779-5422 or on VHF-FM channel 16.
(3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter the safety zone must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative.
(e) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public when the safety zone is being enforced via a Broadcast Notices to Mariners.
[USCG-2021-0495, 86 FR 62729, Nov. 12, 2021]