16 Jun 2025

🚢Proposed Rule for Illinois River Navigation Area Affects Vessel Operations

Regulated Navigation Area; Illinois River, Naplate, IL

Summary

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a regulated navigation area for certain waters of the Illinois River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of human health and the environment on these navigable waters near Naplate, IL due to an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Alternative Site. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from anchoring or pushing their vessels onto the bank of the river in the regulated navigation area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative, or in the event of an emergency. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

Agencies

  • Homeland Security Department
  • Coast Guard

Business Impact ?

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The proposed rule establishes a Regulated Navigation Area on the Illinois River that restricts vessel activities to protect contaminated sediments. Businesses operating in this area, such as shipping and marine services, will need to comply with the regulations limiting their operations, impacting operational procedures and potentially increasing costs.

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