4 Aug 2025
⚓New Anchorage Regulations for Neches River in Port Arthur, TX
Anchorage Ground; Neches River, Port Arthur, TX
Summary
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish an anchorage ground on the Neches River near Port Arthur, TX. This action is necessary to accommodate increased vessel traffic volume, improve navigational safety for vessels transiting the Sabine-Neches Waterway and provide for the overall safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic and commerce. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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This regulation addresses the establishment of an anchorage ground on the Neches River, which has direct implications for commercial vessel operations in terms of compliance and enhanced navigational safety, thus affecting trade and commerce in the region.