# 2026-14584: Coast Guard Sets Temporary River Safety Zones

2026-14584, Safety Zones; Delaware River Dredging, Marcus Hook, PA, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-07-20, effective 2026-07-20; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-27).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14584
- As of: 2026-07-27
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-14584
- Title: Safety Zones; Delaware River Dredging, Marcus Hook, PA
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 45204
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Effective: 2026-07-20
- Comments close: 2026-08-19
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-07-27

## In one line

Coast Guard Sets Temporary River Safety Zones

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up three temporary safety zones on the Delaware River near Marcus Hook, PA, to keep boats away during important dredging work. These zones will be in effect from July 20 to October 31, 2026, to protect workers, boats, and the environment. If you’re boating in the area, expect some restrictions but no fees—just safety first!

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones on the waters of the Delaware River, in portions of Marcus Hook Range, Anchorage 7, off Marcus Hook, PA, and Anchorage 9, near entrance to Mantua Creek. The safety zones temporarily restrict vessel traffic from transiting or anchoring in portions of the Delaware River while maintenance dredging is being conducted. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards created by dredging operations. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the COTP or his designated representatives.

## Effects PRIA read

- 250‑Yard Transit Restrictions During Dredging: cost, medium. You cannot enter or transit within 250 yards of the operating dredge in the Marcus Hook area from July 15, 2026, through October 31, 2026, unless you get permission. To request transit you must contact the operating dredge on VHF channel 13 or 16 at least 1 hour before arrival or obtain permission…
- Anchorage 7 Size and Booking Limits: cost, medium. From July 15, 2026, through October 31, 2026, vessels must be at least 650 feet long to anchor in Anchorage 7 off Marcus Hook, and must get permission from the Captain of the Port at least 24 hours in advance by calling (833) 453-1007. The Captain of the Port will allow a maximum of two vessels at…
- Anchorage 9 Minimum Length Requirement: cost, low. From July 15, 2026, through October 31, 2026, vessels must be at least 500 feet long to anchor in Anchorage 9 near the entrance to Mantua Creek; vessels under 500 feet may request case-by-case approval by contacting the Captain of the Port at (833) 453-1007. Anchorage 9 is identified as overflow fo…

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## Sources
- [2026-14584 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/20/2026-14584/safety-zones-delaware-river-dredging-marcus-hook-pa)
- [2026-14584 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-20/pdf/2026-14584.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14584 (as of 2026-07-27).