St. Louis River Gets No-Go Security Bubble for Safety
Published Date: 5/9/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to create a permanent no-go zone on the Upper Mississippi River near Jefferson Barracks in Saint Louis, MO. Boats and people can’t enter or stop there unless they get special permission. This keeps the military base safe from any sneaky or dangerous actions, and they’re asking for your thoughts before making it official.
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Permanent no‑go zone on Mississippi
The Coast Guard proposes a permanent security zone on the Upper Mississippi River adjacent to the Jefferson Barracks military installation in Saint Louis, MO. Persons and vessels would be prohibited from operating or anchoring inside the zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative. This is a proposed rule and the agency is requesting public comments before making it final.
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