Proposed Rule
16 Jun 2025
environmental regulation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, vessel operations, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), navigation safety, illinois river
🚢Proposed Rule for Illinois River Navigation Area Affects Vessel Operations
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.
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