18 CFR § 1304.409 - Indefinite or temporary moorage of recreational vessels.

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title: "18 CFR § 1304.409 - Indefinite or temporary moorage of recreational vessels."
title_number: 18
title_name: "Conservation of Power and Water Resources"
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section_name: "Indefinite or temporary moorage of recreational vessels."
chapter_name: "TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY"
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part_name: "APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION IN THE TENNESSEE RIVER SYSTEM AND REGULATION OF STRUCTURES AND OTHER ALTERATIONS"
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# 1304.409 Indefinite or temporary moorage of recreational vessels.

(a) Recreational vessels' moorage at unpermitted locations along the water's edge of any TVA reservoir may not exceed 14 consecutive days at any one place or at any place within one mile thereof.

(b) Recreational vessels may not establish temporary moorage within the limits of primary or secondary navigation channels.

(c) Moorage lines of recreational vessels may not be placed in such a way as to block or hinder boating access to any part of the reservoir.

(d) Permanent or extended moorage of a recreational vessel along the shoreline of any TVA reservoir without approval under section 26a of the TVA Act is prohibited.