Safety Zone; Ohio River, Madison, IN
Key claim: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Madison, IN (MM 559.0–561.0) to protect vessels and persons from a downed powerline at MM 560.0.
Abstract
(Rule · Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard) 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.
Why this matters
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Madison, IN (MM 559.0–561.0) to protect vessels and persons from a downed powerline at MM 560.0.