WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Coast Guard has issued a proposed rule called: Special Local Regulation; Ohio River, Louisville, KY.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 5 by Randy L. Preston, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Ohio Valley.
Summary: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Ohio River. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a rowing event. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Ohio Valley or their designated representative. We in...