Comment Submitted by Trevcon Construction Company, LLC

Docket No.: USCG-2026-0147 Subject: Comments on Proposed Rule – Anchorages, Port of New York (FR Doc. 2026-11434) To Whom It May Concern: Trevcon Construction Company appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Coast Guard's proposed rule regarding anchoring restrictions on the Hudson River between Yonkers and Kingston. Trevcon is a heavy civil and marine contractor that performs marine infrastructure construction and rehabilitation throughout the Northeast, including projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York State agencies, the City of New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and numerous municipal and private owners. Our work includes the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of bulkheads, piers, wharves, bridges, seawalls, navigation structures, and other waterfront facilities. General Support We understand and support the Coast Guard's objective of improving navigational safety and preventing the long-term anchoring of commercial vessels in areas where such practices may adversely affect navigation, the environment, or nearby communities. We respectfully request, however, that the final rule expressly clarify its application to authorized marine construction activities. Need for Clarification As currently drafted, the proposed rule broadly applies to "any vessel." While this language is appropriate for regulating commercial anchoring, it may unintentionally encompass vessels engaged in lawful marine construction operations. Marine construction frequently requires temporary anchoring of: •crane barges; •material barges; •work barges; •pile driving equipment; •dredging equipment; •dive support vessels; •floating work platforms; and •other specialized construction equipment. These vessels are not anchoring for storage, layup, or commercial waiting purposes. Rather, temporary anchoring is an integral component of performing construction safely and accurately. Without the ability to temporarily anchor, many essential infrastructure projects could not be performed. Existing Regulatory Oversight Marine construction projects are already subject to extensive federal, state, and local oversight. Depending upon the project, contractors may be required to obtain or comply with: •U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits; •U.S. Coast Guard approvals or notifications; •Captain of the Port requirements; •Marine Event or Safety Zone authorizations, where applicable; •New York State Department of Environmental Conservation permits; •Navigation safety plans; •Environmental permit conditions; and •Contract requirements imposed by federal, state, or local agencies. These existing regulatory processes provide the Coast Guard with the opportunity to review and address navigational impacts associated with temporary construction activities. Suggested Clarification To avoid unintended impacts on future infrastructure projects, we respectfully request that the final rule include language substantially similar to the following: "This prohibition shall not apply to vessels engaged in authorized marine construction, dredging, bridge construction, shoreline stabilization, emergency repair, utility installation, or other public infrastructure work conducted pursuant to applicable federal, state, or local permits or with authorization from the Captain of the Port." Alternatively, the Coast Guard could clarify within the preamble that temporary anchoring necessary to perform authorized marine construction is outside the intended scope of the prohibition. Public Interest Marine infrastructure projects throughout the Hudson River are essential to: •maintaining navigation; •protecting public safety; •preventing shoreline erosion; •rehabilitating aging waterfront infrastructure; •supporting commercial transportation; and •improving environmental resiliency. These projects frequently require temporary anchoring for only the duration necessary to safely complete the work. Clarifying that authorized construction activities remain permissible would eliminate uncertainty for public owners, contractors, and permitting agencies while preserving the Coast Guard's ability to regulate commercial anchoring consistent with the intent of the proposed rule. Conclusion Trevcon respectfully requests that the Coast Guard revise or clarify the proposed regulation to expressly recognize an exemption for authorized marine construction activities. Such clarification would preserve the intent of the rule while ensuring that critical public infrastructure projects can continue to be performed safely and efficiently. Thank you for considering these comments. We appreciate the Coast Guard's efforts to improve navigation safety and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these comments further if doing so would be helpful. Respectfully submitted, Trevcon Construction Company, LLC