This bill prohibits ships from anchoring in certain sections of the Hudson River except in designated anchorage areas that existed before January 1, 2021. The legislation amends an existing 2021 law and gives the Coast Guard Commandant authority to enforce the anchoring restrictions. The bill affects commercial and private vessels operating on the specified Hudson River reaches. There is no dedicated funding or implementation timeline specified in the legislation, though enforcement would fall to the U.S. Coast Guard. The bill was introduced in November 2023 by Representatives Ryan and Molinaro and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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