# 2026-12782: Downed Ohio River Powerline Triggers a Temporary Boating Exclusion Zone

2026-12782, Safety Zone; Ohio River, Madison, IN, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-25, effective 2026-06-18; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12782
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12782
- Title: Safety Zone; Ohio River, Madison, IN
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38303
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: 2026-06-18
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-10-28

## In one line

Downed Ohio River Powerline Triggers a Temporary Boating Exclusion Zone

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Madison, IN, from mile marker 559 to 561, because of a downed powerline at mile 560. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This rule starts immediately and stays until the powerline is fixed, keeping everyone safe without costing anyone money.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Ohio River extending from mile marker (MM) 559.0 to MM 561.0 near Madison, IN. This emergency safety zone is needed to protect life, vessels, and the marine environment from the downed powerline at mile marker 560.0. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Two-mile safety zone on Ohio River: benefit, low. A temporary safety zone blocks all boats and people from the Ohio River between mile marker 559.0 and 561.0 near Madison, Indiana because of a downed powerline at mile marker 560.0. The zone is enforced from June 18, 2026 through June 25, 2026, or until the powerline is removed and the hazard is mi…
- Must get Coast Guard permission to enter: cost, low. You may not enter the safety zone between MM 559.0 and 561.0 unless the Captain of the Port (COTP) Ohio Valley or the COTP's designated representative authorizes it. To request permission, contact the COTP or designated representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (206) 815-7278; the rest…

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## Sources
- [2026-12782 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12782/safety-zone-ohio-river-madison-in)
- [2026-12782 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12782.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12782 (as of 2026-10-28).