(a) Location. The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): All waters of the Illinois River, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 41°19′24.495″ N, 88°53′23.388″ W; thence to 41°19′22.5156″ N, 88°53′25.2198″ W; thence to 41°19′17.4684″ N, 88°53′17.4876″ W; thence to 41°19′17.259″ N, 88°53′15.3126″ W; thence to 41°19′21.9468″ N, 88°52′44.8206″ W; thence to 41°19′27.4404″ N, 88°52′33.9708″ W; thence to 41°19′32.3862″ N, 88°52′29.1534″ W; thence to 41°19′33.8088″ N, 88°52′31.8612″; and along the shore line back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84).

(b) Regulations. In addition to the general RNA regulations in § 165.13, the following regulations apply to the RNA described in paragraph (a) of this section.

(1) All vessels and persons are prohibited from anchoring, dredging, laying cable, dragging, seining, bottom fishing, conducting salvage operations, or any other activity which could potentially disturb the seabed in the designated area. Vessels may otherwise transit or navigate within the RNA.

(2) The prohibition described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section does not apply to vessels or persons engaged in activities associated with remediation efforts related to the Ottawa Township Flat Glass Superfund Alternative Site, provided that the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake Michigan (COTP) is given advance notice of those activities by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

(c) Contact information. If you observe violations of the regulations in this section, you may notify the COTP by email, at [email protected], or by phone, 414-747-7080.