Notice to Navigators: Port Neches, TX

Special Local Regulations; Annual Marine Events Within the Eighth Coast Guard District; Riverfest Power Boat Races

Notice Number: 2022-05375
Date: 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on April 29, 2022, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on April 30 and May 1, 2022

Notification of enforcement of regulation. 

The Coast Guard will enforce will enforce special local regulation for the Riverfest boat races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX, from April 29, 2022, through May 1, 2022, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Port Neches, TX. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative. 

The regulations in 33 CFR 100.801, Table 3, line 4 will be enforced from 2 p.m. through 6 p.m. on April 29, 2022, and from 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. on April 30 and May 1, 2022. 

If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Mr. Scott Whalen, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 409-719-5086, email scott.k.whalen@uscg.mil