Safety Zone; Ohio River, Newport, KY
Key claim: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Newport, KY to protect against hazards from an over-water fireworks display.
Abstract
(Rule · Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard) The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Ohio River, from mile marker (MM) 469.5 to MM 470.5 in Newport, Kentucky. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. 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.
Why this matters
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Newport, KY to protect against hazards from an over-water fireworks display.