COAST GUARD ISSUES RULE: SECURITY ZONE; PATAPSCO RIVER, BALTIMORE, MD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Security Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 6 by Patrick C. Burkett, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for certain navigable waters of the Patapsco River. The security zone is needed to protect persons, including those under the protection of the United States Secret Service (USSS), and property from terrorist acts and incidents and to prevent terrorist acts or incidents during a high-ranking public official visit. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by ...