USCGFinal Rule
Safety Zone; Plane Crash Response Between Mile Markers 356 and 362, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston, TX
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a restricted water safety zone in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Galveston, Texas to respond to a plane crash. This zone limits boat traffic and other water activities in the affected area to protect emergency responders and prevent further accidents while recovery and investigation work takes place.
Key Points
- 1A specific 6-mile stretch of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (between mile markers 356 and 362 near Galveston) is now off-limits or heavily restricted to boat traffic
- 2The restriction is in place to support emergency response and recovery operations following an airplane crash into the waterway
- 3Boaters and recreational water users must avoid this zone or face potential Coast Guard enforcement action and penalties
- 4The safety zone allows Coast Guard and other emergency personnel to work safely without interference from passing boats
- 5This type of temporary restriction typically remains in effect only as long as needed for crash investigation and recovery efforts
Key Dates
Published
January 13, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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