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Final ruleTook effect May 22, 2026

Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register May 26, 2026. Document 2026-10423. Updated Nov. 10, 2026.

What it does

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, between mile marker (MM) 461 to Mile 473. This security zone is needed to provide waterside security and protection of persons under the protection of the United States Secret Service during a visit to Cincinnati, OH. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the security zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard representative.

The Coast Guard's summary, as published in the Federal Register.

What changed in the regulation

1 part of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations:

33 CFR 165

Wording on eCFR: the day before it took effect and from the day it took effect (first part listed).

Compared with

The Coast Guard has published 341 final rules in 2026 so far, compared with 224 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from Federal Register records since Jan. 1, 2025.

Before this

21 earlier Federal Register documents under regulation identifier 1625-AA87 since Jan. 1, 2025.

Since then:

What happens next and when

This rule is effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 22, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on May 25, 2026.

The agency's dates, word for word.

Document number2026-10423
ActionTemporary final rule.
AgenciesHomeland Security Department; Coast Guard
PublishedMay 26, 2026
Effective dateMay 22, 2026
Regulation identifier (RIN)1625-AA87
DocketUSCG-2026-0621

Source: the Federal Register (public domain). The document in the Federal Register