Coast Guard Shrinks Longview Anchorage for Bigger Ships
Published Date: 6/17/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is shrinking the Longview anchorage on the Columbia River to help finish a channel realignment project that lets big commercial ships safely pass under the Lewis and Clark Bridge. This change starts July 17, 2026, and mainly affects ship operators and businesses relying on river transport. It’s all about making navigation safer and smoother without extra costs to the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Longview Anchorage Reduced for Safer Shipping
On July 17, 2026, the Coast Guard reduces the size of the Longview anchorage on the Columbia River to allow completion of the Longview Channel realignment so commercial vessels can safely transit under the Longview (Lewis and Clark) bridge at maximum clearance. This change mainly affects ship operators and businesses that rely on river transport in the Longview area of Oregon and Washington.
Agency Certifies Minimal Small-Business Impact
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, noting vessels will retain the ability to anchor in the modified anchorage. This certification accompanies the rule effective July 17, 2026.
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