§ 165.T08-0094 - Safety Zone; Kentucky River, Frankfort, KY.

§ 165.T08-0094 Safety Zone; Kentucky River, Frankfort, KY.

(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters of the Kentucky River from Mile Marker (MM) 65.5 to MM 66, extending the entire width of the river.

(b) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from August 9, 2024, and will continue through September 6, 2024.

(c) Regulations.

(1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Ohio Valley.

(2) Vessels requiring entry into this safety zone must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. To seek entry into the safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by telephone at 502-779-5422 or on VHF-FM channel 16.

(3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter the safety zone must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative.

(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to Mariners of any changes in the planned schedule.

[Doc. No. USCG-2024-0094, 89 FR 65998, Aug. 14, 2024]