🚢Regulated Navigation Area Established on Cuyahoga River in Cleveland
Regulated Navigation Area; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
Summary
The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule establishing a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) for certain waters of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near the "Irishtown Bend" in Cleveland, Ohio, during a bank stabilization construction project from December 2, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of all waterside work on July 11, 2025. This rulemaking limits vessel speeds near the area and prohibits vessels from being inside the RNA during construction hours unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes a Regulated Navigation Area, impacting vessel transit and operational procedures during a major construction project in the Cuyahoga River, which may affect business operations reliant on this waterway, specifically in terms of compliance and possible delays in shipping schedules.