Security & Defense

Temporary Safety Zone on the Monongahela River in Rivesville, West Virginia

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The rule closes a short stretch of the Monongahela River near Rivesville, West Virginia, to unauthorized vessel and person entry during a fireworks display on June 27, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Boat operators, event organizers, and anyone planning to use the river between mile markers 122 and 122.5 must stay out of the zone unless the Coast Guard’s Pittsburgh Captain of the Port or a representative allows entry.

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Key Changes

  • Creates a temporary safety zone on the Monongahela River from mile marker 122 to 122.5
  • Bars vessels and people from entering the zone without Coast Guard authorization
  • Applies only on June 27, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. during a fireworks display

Obligations

What this law requires

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Do not enter the temporary safety zone on the Monongahela River from mile marker 122 to mile marker 122.5 near Rivesville, West Virginia, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

vessel operatorspersons seeking to enter the safety zone
June 27, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m.
prohibition
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Obtain specific authorization from the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative before any vessel or person enters the safety zone during the effective period.

vessel operatorsevent organizerspersons seeking access to the restricted river area
Before entering the safety zone on June 27, 2026, between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
licensing

Affected Parties

Boat operators on the Monongahela River near RivesvilleFireworks event organizers+1 more…

Tags

Coast Guard,temporary safety zone,waterway restrictions