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Coast Guard: Hudson River Anchorage Proposal Off The Table

The Coast Guard has scuttled a plan to allow new commercial shipping anchorages along the Hudson River — but environmental advocates say the fight is not over.

The Coast Guard says it has suspended the proposal for 10 new areas where commercial ships, mostly oil tankers, can drop anchor stretching from Yonkers to Kingston.

It did not, however, close the door on a similar proposal in the future.

Read more here.

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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