IRVMC
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded With Dangerous Cargo
 The
Coast Guard has established regulated navigation areas (RNAs)
for all inland waters of the Eighth Coast Guard District and
those portions of the Illinois Waterway System located in
the Ninth Coast Guard District. These RNAs apply to towing
vessel operators and fleeting area managers who are responsible
for the movement of barges carrying certain dangerous cargoes
on the inland rivers and requires them to report their position
and other information to the IRVMC. This action is necessary
to ensure public safety, prevent sabotage or terrorist acts,
and facilitate the efforts of emergency services and law enforcement
officers responding to terrorist attacks. Deviation from these
rules is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the
respective District Commander or the IRVMC.
Regulations and Information Currently in Effect
Click on the links below to view the current regulations as published
in the Federal Register. These are *.pdf files and you will need
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The following regulations went into effect on November 1st, 2003.
Reporting Information
Reports may be sent in by telephone, fax, mail (download
the fillable form), or form submission via this website.
The phone number to submit a report or to ask questions is 866-442-6089.
The fax number is 866-442-6107. Both phone numbers are toll free.
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