USCGFinal Rule

Safety Zones; Entergy electrical transmission line rebuild project, Jean Lafitte, LA

EnergyTransportation

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing safety zones around an electrical power line reconstruction project near Jean Lafitte, Louisiana to protect boats and people in the water during construction work. This means certain areas will have restricted access, and the public needs to know where they can and cannot travel by water during the project.

Key Points

  • 1The Coast Guard is creating off-limits zones around the area where Entergy is rebuilding electrical transmission lines in Jean Lafitte, LA
  • 2Boats and watercraft will be prohibited from entering these safety zones to prevent accidents with construction equipment and workers
  • 3The regulation protects both construction workers and the public by keeping water traffic away from active construction sites
  • 4People who use boats in the Jean Lafitte area need to know the exact boundaries of these zones and plan alternate routes
  • 5Violating the safety zone restrictions could result in citations or other enforcement action by the Coast Guard

Key Dates

Published

January 12, 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.

The Digest Network