# New Orleans Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1998-10-05 · 63 FR 53312
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-26524
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 53312
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 80
- **Publication date:** 1998-10-05
- **FCC docket:** DA 98-1935
## Abstract

The Commission is re-designing the New Orleans, Louisiana VTS to the United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) designated radio protection areas for mandatory VTS. This action is in response to a request from the Coast Guard. The re-designation of New Orleans, Louisiana as a VTS area will allow the Coast Guard to manage vessel traffic in a more efficient manner.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/10/05/98-26524/new-orleans-vessel-traffic-services-vts)
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