Coast Guard Sets Gulf Safety Zone to Block Oil Spill Risks
Published Date: 5/6/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around well #59 near Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area to keep people and boats safe from a possible oil spill. No one can enter or move inside this zone without special permission. This safety measure helps protect the environment and everyone nearby until the risk passes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
One‑nautical‑mile safety zone set
The Coast Guard set a temporary safety zone of one nautical mile in all directions around well #59 at approximate position 29[deg]04'28.919" N, 089[deg]10'48.720" W near the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area. Vessels and people may not enter or move inside this zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.
Protects people and infrastructure from oil spill
The safety zone is intended to protect persons and critical infrastructure from potential contamination due to an oil spill in the Gulf of America. The Coast Guard established the zone around well #59 to reduce environmental and safety risks while the hazard persists.
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