# 2026-02338: Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA

2026-02338, Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-02-06, effective 2026-02-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02338
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02338
- Title: Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 5320
- Published: 2026-02-06
- Effective: 2026-02-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

From February 14 to 17, 2026, the Coast Guard will block off a part of the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans to keep Mardi Gras visitors safe. Boats can’t enter the area unless they get special permission, so river traffic will need to plan ahead. This temporary security zone helps protect everyone during the big celebrations without costing a dime.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone for all navigable waters within 350 yards of the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker (MM) 94.4 to MM 95.7, Above Head of Passes (AHP), New Orleans, LA from February 14, 2026 through February 17, 2026. This security zone provides security and protection for visiting personnel during the events related to Mardi Gras celebrations. During the aforementioned periods, no person or vessel may enter this security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) or a designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Security Zone Blocks River Traffic: cost, low. From 12:01 a.m. on February 14, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2026, all navigable waters within 350 yards of the Left Descending Bank of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker 94.4 to 95.7 Above Head of Passes near New Orleans are a security zone. No person or vessel may enter that…

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## Sources
- [2026-02338 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/06/2026-02338/security-zone-lower-mississippi-river-mile-marker-94-to-97-above-head-of-passes-new-orleans-la)
- [2026-02338 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-06/pdf/2026-02338.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02338 (as of 2026-06-11).