# 2026-02203: Safety Zone; Ice Accumulations; Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA

2026-02203, Safety Zone; Ice Accumulations; Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-02-03, effective 2026-02-03 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02203
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02203
- Title: Safety Zone; Ice Accumulations; Allegheny River, Pittsburgh, PA
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 4848
- Published: 2026-02-03
- Effective: 2026-02-03
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

Starting February 3 through March 1, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh to keep people and boats safe from dangerous ice buildup. Only those with special permission can enter this zone, so boaters and river users should plan ahead. This quick action helps prevent accidents and damage without any extra costs to the public.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Allegheny River within the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh Zone, which includes mile marker 1.0 to mile marker 72.0 on the Allegheny River. This safety zone is needed to protect persons, property, and vessels transiting the area from the hazards associated with ice accumulations on the waterways. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-02203 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/03/2026-02203/safety-zone-ice-accumulations-allegheny-river-pittsburgh-pa)
- [2026-02203 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-03/pdf/2026-02203.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02203 (as of 2026-06-11).