CG & Inauguration
Guys,
Got this off the Scan-DC list:
News Release
Coast Guard to establish a security zone for the presidential
inauguration
BALTIMORE - The Coast Guard will establish a temporary security
zone in designated waters of the National Capital Region for the
presidential inauguration effective January 14 through January 25,
2009. At certain times during this period, security zone enforcement
may limit or prohibit navigation by commercial and recreational
waterway users.
The security zone will include the Potomac River from the
Francis Scott Key Bridge (U.S. Route 29) down to a position
approximately two miles south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The
security zone will continue west on the Virginia shoreline to a
position near Jones Point Light and east on the Maryland shoreline,
including the Georgetown Channel Tidal Basin. The security zone also
includes the Anacostia River from the New York Avenue Bridge (U.S.
Route 50) down to its confluence with the Potomac River.
While enforcement of the security zone may change due to
unanticipated developments related to the presidential inauguration,
the general enforcement plan is as follows:
1. Beginning on January 15 through January 17, 2009, the
security zone will be open to all commercial and recreational marine
traffic, but movement of commercial and recreational vessels may be
restricted as inaugural events dictate. Restrictions will be
broadcast and law enforcement assets will be on-scene to ensure
vessels do not enter areas impacted by inaugural activities. Any
recreational vessels in the zone must either moor or depart the zone
each day prior to sunset. Any recreational or commercial vessel
entering or operating within the security zone during this three-day
period must contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander via marine-band
radio VHF Channel 16 or by phone at (410) 576-2693 prior to entering
or operating in the security zone; moreover, all such vessels should
prepare to be boarded by the Coast Guard.
2. Throughout January 18 until 11 p.m. on January 19,
2009, the Coast Guard will prohibit recreational boaters from entering
or operating inside the security zone. Recreational boaters moored
within the zone must not move unless given specific authorization by
the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Commercial vessels with prior
approval from the Coast Guard Patrol Commander may operate during this
period.
3. Beginning at 11 p.m. on January 19, 2009, the Coast
Guard will prohibit all vessel movement until inaugural events have
concluded. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will broadcast closure
information on VHF Channel 16. Opening of the waterway is anticipated
during the early morning hours of January 21, 2009. The Coast Guard
Patrol Commander will broadcast the opening of the waterway.
4. From the opening of the waterway on January 21 through
January 25, 2009, the Coast Guard will allow recreational and
commercial traffic to operate in the security zone as inaugural events
permit.
For vessels seeking authorization to enter or transit the
security zone, contact the Coast Guard at (410) 576-2693 or via
marine-band radio VHF channel 16.
###
Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.
