BILOXI EAST CHANNEL - BACK BAY OF BILOXI
General / Bridges / Proposal
Biloxi Bay - Back Bay of Biloxi - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Bridge Remote Operations --- --- The U.S. Coast Guard proposes changing the operating procedures governing the CSX Drawbridge across the Back Bay of Biloxi, Mile 0.4, Biloxi, MS. CSX has requested operating certain bridges from a remote location within the CSX Seibert Railroad Yard located in Mobile, AL. Mariners are encouraged to review the proposed regulations and provide comments regarding potential impacts to navigation, vessel operations, bridge-opening requirements, and local waterways commerce. Comments and related material must be received by November 6, 2026. Comments may be submitted on Regulations.gov, under Federal Register Document Number 2026-20545. All comments received will be posted to the docket and considered before a final rule is issued. Questions regarding this proposed rule can be directed to Mr. Douglas Blakemore, U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District Bridge Administration Branch Chief, at (504) 671-2127 or [email protected].
Valid 2026-10-23 to 2026-11-06.
Position 30-24.53N 088-50.98W
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026