🚧Temporary Safety Zone Established in Gulf of America
Safety Zone; Gulf of America, Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone one nautical mile in all directions around well #59 at approximate position 29[deg]04'28.919" N, 089[deg]10'48.720" W, near the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area. The safety zone is needed to protect persons and critical infrastructure from the potential contamination due to an oil spill in the Gulf of America. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone, or movement of vessels within this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulatory text establishes a temporarily enforced safety zone due to an oil spill, limiting vessel movements in the Gulf of America. Business owners and executives in maritime and shipping industries may face operational disruptions and need to comply with safety regulations, affecting logistics and transport routes during the enforcement period.