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 Aug. 21, 2026. Document 2026-17131. Updated Nov. 6, 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 markers (MM) 461 to MM 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, 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:
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
29 earlier Federal Register documents under regulation identifier 1625-AA87 since Jan. 1, 2025.
- Aug. 21, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, Apra Harbor, Guam
- Aug. 12, 2026 Notice of proposed rulemaking. Security Zone; U.S. Coast Guard Base, Los Angeles Harbor Main Channel, Los Angeles, CA
- July 2, 2026 Final rule. Security Zone; Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, TX
- June 25, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Pacific Ocean, Coronado, CA
- June 17, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL
- June 15, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, CA
- May 27, 2026 Final rule. Security Zones; Vessels Carrying Dangerous Cargo, Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels, Corpus Christi, TX
- May 26, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
Since then:
- What happens next and when
This rule is effective from 12:01 a.m. on August 20, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-17131 |
|---|---|
| Action | Temporary final rule. |
| Agencies | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Published | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Effective date | Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 1625-AA87 |
| Docket | USCG-2026-1072 |
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