Final rule · 2026-00453

Safety Zone; Plane Crash Response Between Mile Markers 356 and 362, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston, TX

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters between mile markers 356 and 362 of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The safety zone is needed to support response vessels and protect the marine environment for debris recovery, incident investigation, and pollution clean-up following a plane crash. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Houston- Galveston or a designated representative.