§ 165.T09-214 - Regulated Navigation Area; Des Plaines River, Joliet, Illinois.  


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  • (a) Regulated navigation area. The following waters are a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): All portions of the Des Plaines River between mile 287.3 (McDonough St. Bridge) and mile 288.7 (Ruby Street Bridge).

    (b) Applicability. This section applies to operators of all southbound tows transiting beneath the Jefferson Street Bridge (mile 287.9), Joliet, Illinois with barge configurations of over 89 feet in overall width and more than 800 feet in length.

    (c) Regulations. (1) All southbound tows to which this section applies must use an assist tug when transiting through the RNA.

    (2) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.13 apply to this section.

    (3) Deviation from this section is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District or his designated representatives. Designated representatives include the Captain of the Port Chicago.