(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters extending MM 6.5 East of Harvey Lock to MM 10 East of Harvey Lock along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) which includes the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal (IHNC) Lock.

(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.

(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.

(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (504) 365-2545 Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from May 5, 2026 until May 22, 2026. In addition, the COTP will also inform the public of the enforcement area via Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB), Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNMs), and/or Safety Marine Information Broadcast (SMIB), as appropriate. The COTP may reduce the size and enforcement period of the emergency safety zone based on the pollution response activity occurring within the safety zone location.