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Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 6, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone for all navigable waters within 350 yards of the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker (MM) 94.4 to MM 95.7, Above Head of Passes (AHP), New Orleans, LA from February 14, 2026 through February 17, 2026. This security zone provides security and protection for visiting personnel during the events related to Mardi Gras celebrations. During the aforementioned periods, no person or vessel may enter this security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) or a designated representative.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-02338
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Notification of enforcement of regulation
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- February 6, 2026
- Dates
- The regulations in 33 CFR 165.846 will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on February 14, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCG-2026-0034
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 165
- Pages
- 2
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