(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters on the Ohio River between mile marker 31 and mile marker 32.

(b) Definitions. As used in this section—Designated Representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, petty officer, a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel, or any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh (COTP) to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

(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 the safety zone, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by VHF Channel 16, or through the Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh at (412) 221-0807.

(3) Any person or vessel permitted to enter the safety zone shall comply with the directions and orders of the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. Any vessel that is granted permission to enter or remain in this zone by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative must proceed through the zone with caution and operate at a speed no faster than that speed necessary to maintain a safe course, unless otherwise required by the Navigation Rules.

(d) Effective period and enforcement period. The safety zone in paragraph (a) of this section is in effect from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The section is subject to enforcement at all times during this period. The Coast Guard anticipates the safety zone will be enforced for approximately two days per week during daylight hours only throughout the period, but that may be adjusted based on actual demolition activities. The COTP, or a designated representative, will inform the public through written Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 13 or 16 of the enforcement period of the safety zone.