Rule lifecycle · RIN:1625-AA87
Security Zones; New Orleans Sail 250, Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA
Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard — observed across 3 documents over 29 days.
In plain English
The Coast Guard is setting up temporary security zones on the Lower Mississippi River around New Orleans for the New Orleans Sail 250 sailing event to prevent unauthorized access to the area. If you operate a boat or waterside business near the event, you must avoid these zones and adjust your operations during the closure period that starts May 24.
First seen
Apr 21, 2026
Last seen
May 20, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Apr 21, 2026·91 FR 21263
Security Zone; National Football League Draft, Ohio River, Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh PA
effective Apr 23, 2026#2026-07754
Final·May 11, 2026·91 FR 25493
Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
effective May 8, 2026#2026-09280
Final·May 20, 2026·91 FR 29368
Security Zones; New Orleans Sail 250, Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA
effective May 24, 2026#2026-10088