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Regulated Navigation Area; Piscataqua River, Newington, NH

The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on June 11, 2026. It took effect on June 11, 2026. Comments closed on September 9, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) on the Piscataqua River near the General Sullivan Bridge in Newington, NH, due to bridge demolition. The RNA imposes a "Slow-No Wake" speed restriction, limits vessel transiting through the bridge to a beam of less than 160 feet, and other restrictions. Full enforcement periods of the regulated area, prohibiting all vessel entry, will be implemented only during hazardous demolition operations involving multiple cranes lifts of structural steel over the navigational channel. This rule is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from construction-related hazards.

Key facts

Document number
2026-11725
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary interim rule and request for comments
Agency
Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
Published
June 11, 2026
Takes effect
June 11, 2026
Comments due
September 9, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective without actual notice from June 11, 2026, through March 31, 2027. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from June 10, 2026, until June 11, 2026. Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before September 9, 2026.
Docket
Docket Number USCG-2026-0401
Regulation ID (RIN)
1625-AA11
Code of Federal Regulations
33 CFR 165
Topics
Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
Pages
4

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