Safety Zone; Ohio River, Pittsburgh, PA
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to create a safety zone on the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which would restrict boat traffic and activities in a specific area for safety reasons. This rule aims to protect people and vessels in that section of the river, though it may limit where recreational boaters and commercial traffic can operate.
Key Points
- 1The Coast Guard wants to establish a restricted area on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh where boat access would be limited or controlled
- 2People who boat, fish, or use the river recreationally in this zone may be affected by new rules about where and when they can go
- 3The public has until October 3, 2025 to submit comments about whether they support or oppose this safety zone
- 4The Coast Guard will review public feedback before deciding whether to make this rule final
- 5Once approved, the rule would be enforced by the Coast Guard with possible penalties for violating the safety zone restrictions
Key Dates
September 22, 2025
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