Has anybody heard of a new law about tying under freshwater bridges? I've called the TPWD and they said they know of no new law.Try'd the Corp of Engin. and could not get info. on new law just got told why I should not tie up due to 911 events, tried Coast Guard but couldn't get answer.

this question was asked before and I believe the response was there was no law to that effect.

Hawke

No law.

There is a law to that affect but it does not apply to anything in Texas that I am aware of. It is part of the anti-terrorism package. The only place I know for sure it is in affect regarding freshwater is rivers with heavy commerce (ie: grain & coal barges). The 2 I know of are the Mississppi and Missouri rivers. And I am not sure it is still in affect there. Seems like it may have had something to do with "Level Orange".

I think it also affects the saltwater areas around the bridges in the Florida Keys, the bridges connecting New York City, the Golden Gate, etc.. It should cover the bridges going to the barrier islands in south Texas. Not sure about that though. If TPWD doesn't know about it, probably not.

Thanks for the info.