Coast Guard Locks Down Gulf Waters Over Possible Oil Spill Scare
Published Date: 6/2/2025
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 action helps protect the environment and keeps everyone out of harm’s way until the risk passes.
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1‑NM Safety Zone Around Well #59
If you are on a boat near the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area, you cannot enter or move inside a safety zone one nautical mile in all directions around well #59 at approximate position 29°04'28.919" N, 089°10'48.720" W. Entry or movement is prohibited unless you have specific authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative to protect people and infrastructure from a potential oil spill.
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