USCGProposed Rule

Security Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Saint Louis, MO

TransportationOther

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to create a restricted security zone on a section of the Upper Mississippi River near Saint Louis, Missouri. This would limit who can enter that area of the river and under what conditions, likely to protect important infrastructure or prevent safety hazards.

Key Points

  • 1A specific area of the Upper Mississippi River near Saint Louis would become a security zone with restricted access
  • 2The Coast Guard would control who is allowed to enter this zone and could deny access for safety or security reasons
  • 3Boaters and river traffic in this area would need to follow new rules set by the Coast Guard
  • 4The public has until June 10, 2025 to submit comments about this proposed rule before it becomes final
  • 5This type of security zone is typically used to protect bridges, dams, military installations, or other critical infrastructure on waterways

Key Dates

Published

May 9, 2025

Comment Deadline

June 10, 2025

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