The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during a paddle boat race on October 10, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or their designated representative.

1. THE FOLLOWING AID TO NAVIGATION HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY CHANGED.
A. DEEPWATER POINT RANGE REAR LIGHT (LLNR 2910) HAS A TEMP FLASH CHARACTERISTIC OF Oc 4 FOR DAY AND NIGHT.
CANCEL AT//161813Z OCT 26//

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1. FIRING EXERCISES HAZARDOUS TO SURFACE VESSELS WILL BE
CONDUCTED DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES AND LOCATIONS IN THE CPOA DURING THE SUBJECT WEEK:
DATE TIME (LOCAL) SURFACE GRIDS AREA BOUND BY
—- ———— ————- ————-
06 OCT 2000-2400 18 33-10N7 077-30W7
07-11 OCT 0000-2400 33-33N2 076-55W3
33-00N6 076-41W8
33-00N6 077-29W5
2. FOR SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, BROADCAST UNTIL CANCELLED.
CANCEL AT//121712Z OCT 26//

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1. FIRING EXERCISES HAZARDOUS TO SURFACE VESSELS WILL BE
CONDUCTED DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES AND LOCATIONS IN THE VCOA DURING THE SUBJECT WEEK:
A. CONTINUOUSLY IN THE DAM NECK FIRING AREA (DANGER AREA D-334.390),
WARNING AREAS 50 A-C, AND RESTRICTED AREA R-6606.
B. CONTINUOUSLY IN THE DAM NECK RIFLE IMPACT AREA (DANGER AREA
D-334.380).
C. CONTINUOUSLY IN D-334.410 (HARVEY POINT R-5301).
D. 0700-2000 LOCAL MON-FRI BEGINNING AT 37-30.00N 075-34.50W TO
37-30.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-54.00W
TO 37-03.00N 075-54.00W THEN 3 NM FROM AND PARALLEL TO THE SHORELINE
THEN TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN MILITARY
OPERATING AREA W-386 (SURFACE GRID 6).
E. CONTINUOUSLY BEGINNING AT 37-15.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-15.00N
074-30.00W TO 37-05.00N 074-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-30.00W THEN
TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN MILITARY
OPERATING AREA W-386 (SURFACE GRIDS 7CD,8CD).
F. CONTINUOUSLY BEGINNING AT 36-01.00N 075-00.00W TO 35-49.00N
074-28.00W TO 35-09.00N 074-28.00W TO 35-33.00N 075-00.00W
THEN TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN MILITARY
OPERATING AREA W-72 (SURFACE GRIDS 3B1-3B4).
G. VARIOUS FIRING EXERCISES HAZARDOUS TO SURFACE VESSELS:
DATE TIME (LOCAL) SURFACE GRIDS AREA BOUND BY
—- ———— ————- ————-
07-08 OCT 1600-1900 2,3,8AB 38-00N1 075-00W2
09 Oct 1000-1300 38-00N1 074-00W1
37-30N3 074-00W1
37-30N3 074-30W4
37-15N6 074-30W4
37-15N6 075-00W2

2. HELICOPTER MINESWEEPING (MCM) OPERATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED DAILY
DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS BEGINNING AT 37-00.00N 075-55.00W TO 37-30.00N
075-34.00W TO 37-30.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-30.00W THENCE TO
POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEGINNING AT 36-55.00N 075-55.00W TO 36-55.00N
075-30.00W TO 36-30.00N 075-30.00W TO 36-30.00N 075-47.00W THENCE TO
POINT OF BEGINNING. THESE OPERATIONS INVOLVE LARGE NAVAL HELICOPTERS
AT FLIGHT ALTITUDES OF 100 FEET OR LESS, TOWING SURFACE AND
SUBSURFACE DEVICES AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 25 KNOTS. AN AREA OF HURRICANE
FORCE WINDS EXISTS WITHIN A 250 FOOT RADIUS AROUND THESE HELICOPTERS
SUFFICIENT TO BLOW PEOPLE AND OBJECTS FROM EXPOSED DECKS AND
CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. THE TOWED DEVICES MAY BE COMPLETELY INVISIBLE
AND INCLUDE LARGE CABLES AND OBJECTS ON OR JUST BELOW THE SURFACE,
STREAMING UP TO 1,200 FEET BEHIND THE AIRCRAFT. TO MINIMIZE THE
POTENTIAL FOR MISHAP, MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO REMAIN WELL CLEAR
OF THESE DANGER ZONES WHEN MCM OPERATIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED.
3. FOR SECTORS VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, BROADCAST UNTIL CANCELLED.
CANCEL AT//121706Z OCT 26//

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AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VESSEL (ASV) OPERATIONS ARE TAKING
PLACE BY THE ASV SEA ARCHER IN THE GULF OF AMERICA IN AN
AREA BOUND BY APPROXIMATE POSITIONS:
30-01-49N 088-44-36W,
30-01-49N 088-13-25W,
29-34-49N 088-13-25W AND
29-34-49N 088-44-28W.
MARINERS SHOULD MAINTAIN A WIDE BERTH FROM THE VESSELS.
CANCEL AT//310500Z OCT 26//

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The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta on October 3, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District identifies the regulated area for this event in Philadelphia, PA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulate area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Ocean City Chase Race on October 3, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District identifies the regulated area for this event in Ocean City, NJ. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

1. THE FOLLOWING AID TO NAVIGATION HAS BEEN RELOCATED.
A. HATTERAS CONNECTOR LIGHTED BUOY (LLNR 28682) HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO APPROX POSITION 35-11-30.709N, 075-45-43.629W.
CANCEL AT//151931Z OCT 26//

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1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN CHANGED.
A. BARNEGAT INLET BUOY 24 (LLNR 1010) HAS BEEN CHANGED TO BARNEGAT INLET LIGHTED BUOY 24 (LLNR 1010) FL R 4S, 4NM.
B. BARNEGAT INLET BUOY 25 (LLNR 1015) HAS BEEN CHANGED TO BARNEGAT INLET LIGHTED BUOY 25 (LLNR 1015) FL G 4S, 4NM.
CANCEL AT//151716Z OCT 26//

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The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones for U.S. navigable waters on the St. Lawrence River in the vicinity of Massena, New York. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the replacement of overhead electrical transmission wires crossing the St. Lawrence River. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes, or their designated representative.