WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and Adjacent Waters; Washington, DC.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 10 by Patrick C. Burkett, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region.
Summary: The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and adjacent waters, at Washington, DC, for activities associated with the U.S. President's State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. This action is necessary to protect government officials and the public, mitigate potential terrorist acts or other incidents, and enhance public and maritime safety and security immediately...