UXO Safety Zone Established for Portions of the Raritan River

Raritan, New Jersey The Coast Guard finalized a Final Rule to establish a permanent safety zone within the waters of the Raritan River upstream of the Perth Amboy Railroad Bridge to provide for the protection of the maritime public and safety of navigation during removal of underwater explosive hazards in the Raritan River. This rule restricts unauthorized persons and vessels from traveling through or conducting underwater activities within a portion of the Raritan River while military munitions are rendered safe, detonated, and/or removed from the area.

Entry into this zone (as well as a broad array of other actions) will be prohibited within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New York or the designated on-scene representative. The safety zone covers all navigable waters of the Raritan River upstream of the Perth Amboy Railroad Bridge, which spans the waterway at approximately 40°29246.33 N, 74°16251.53 W.

Use the download link below to view the Federal Register notice concerning the Final Rule for the Raritan River Safety Zone.

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