(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable waters between the 14th Street Bridge, from 38°52.45′ N, 077°02.6′ W to 38°52.62′ N, 077°02.28′ W to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, from 38°51.5′ N, 077°01.53′ W to 38°48.55′ N, 077°01.59′ W, on the Potomac River.

(b) Enforcement period. This section is effective from February 7, 2025, through February 21, 2025.

(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23, entry into, transiting through, or exiting from this area is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Maryland-NCR or a designated representative.

(2) Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the COTP Maryland-NCR or a designated representative and when so directed will be operated at a minimum safe navigation speed in a manner that will not endanger salvage operations in the zone or any other vessels.

(3) The COTP Maryland-NCR or a designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(4) Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Maryland-NCR or a designated representative.

(5) Persons or vessels seeking to enter or transit through the zone must request permission from the COTP Maryland-NCR or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 410-576-2693.

(6) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP Maryland-NCR or designated representative.

(d) Informational broadcasts. The COTP Maryland-NCR or a designated representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the enforcement period for the temporary safety zone as well as any changes in the planned schedule.