Coast Guard can now ban boats from parts of the Columbia River during events

The Coast Guard wants to make small changes to how it manages marine events on the Columbia River. This would let them prohibit all vessels and people from certain areas during these events, unless they get special permission.

The Coast Guard already has the power to manage marine events. This change makes it easier for them to clear an area completely, rather than just issuing warnings or directing traffic. It gives them a clearer legal basis to keep everyone out of a specific zone during an event.