# 2026-15756: Coast Guard Blocks Ohio River for Aurora Powerline Swap

2026-15756, Safety Zone; Ohio River; River, Aurora, IN, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-08-04, effective 2026-08-03; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15756
- As of: 2026-08-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15756
- Title: Safety Zone; Ohio River; River, Aurora, IN
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 49278
- Published: 2026-08-04
- Effective: 2026-08-03
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-08-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Blocks Ohio River for Aurora Powerline Swap

## Summary

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Ohio River, from mile marker (MM) 499 to MM 497 in Aurora, Indiana. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water powerline replacement. 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

- Temporary Ohio River Safety Zone: cost, low. If you operate a vessel on the Ohio River near Aurora, Indiana, you may not enter the waters from mile marker (MM) 499 to MM 497 from August 3, 2026 through August 9, 2026 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., unless the Captain of the Port or their designated representative specifically authorizes you. To re…

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## Sources
- [2026-15756 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15756/safety-zone-ohio-river-river-aurora-in)
- [2026-15756 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15756.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15756 (as of 2026-08-11).