Army Corps of Engineers establishes danger zones for Naval Academy firing range
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing rules to create three danger zones in the waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay near Annapolis, Maryland. These zones give the Navy legal authority to stop boats from entering specific areas while the Naval Support Activity Annapolis operates its outdoor firing range.
Why it matters: This action clarifies who can use specific waterways during training exercises and provides a legal basis for enforcing those restrictions. It is primarily an administrative update to align with existing military safety standards rather than a change in how the range operates. The Corps notes that this regulation serves as a temporary measure until the Navy completes plans to build a fully baffled range, which would likely eliminate the need for these water closures.
Who it affects
- Recreational boaters and kayakers using Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay
This rule was issued by the Defense Department, Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and published in the Federal Register; readers should verify the specific coordinates and operational schedules in the original document.
Agency: Defense Department, Engineers Corps
Source: Federal Register — read the official document