Coast Guard Seals Off Texas Ship Channel for Fixes
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the Matagorda Ship Channel to keep people, boats, and the environment safe while they fix an underwater pipeline. Boats can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This change affects anyone navigating these waters and will last only as long as the repairs take, with no extra costs for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Temporary No-Entry Safety Zone
You cannot enter a temporary safety zone in the Matagorda Ship Channel at Port Lavaca, TX while crews repair a submerged dredge pipeline. Vessels or people may enter only if specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or a designated representative, and the zone remains in effect only as long as the repairs take; there are no extra costs to the public.
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