# 2026-15967: Jacksonville River Shut for Months: Power Lines Rising

2026-15967, Safety Zone; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-08-06, effective 2026-07-27; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-13).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15967
- As of: 2026-08-13
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15967
- Title: Safety Zone; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 50714
- Published: 2026-08-06
- Effective: 2026-07-27
- Comments close: 2026-09-08
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-08-13

## In one line

Jacksonville River Shut for Months: Power Lines Rising

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, FL, from August 6, 2026, to March 5, 2027. This zone keeps people and boats safe while power lines are being raised across the river. Only authorized vessels can enter, and the public can comment on the rule until September 8, 2026.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with raising power lines across the river. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Jacksonville, or their designated representative. We invite your comments on this interim rule.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary St. Johns River Safety Zone: cost, low. If you operate a boat in the St. Johns River Ship Channel in Jacksonville, FL, you may not enter a safety zone covering the listed coordinates while helicopters are working to raise power lines. The safety zone is in effect from July 27, 2026 through March 5, 2027 when enforced, with anticipated he…

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## Sources
- [2026-15967 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-15967/safety-zone-st-johns-river-jacksonville-fl)
- [2026-15967 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-06/pdf/2026-15967.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15967 (as of 2026-08-13).