Positions quoted in this Preliminary Notice reproduced below are referred to WGS84 or a compatible datum and may be plotted directly on this ENC. 											
Some or all of the information contained in this Notice to Mariners may have been included on the ENCs affected.												
												
1538(P)/26 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  East Coast Buoyage.Lights.Works.												
Source: ENC US5NYCEG and US Coast Guard District 1 LL 34/24												
												
	1.	Hudson River tunnel construction is taking place between Pier 66 and Weehawken Cove.										
												
	2.	A cofferdam is being established within an area bounded by the following positions:										
												
		40 45' .321N.,74 00' .888W.
										
		40 45' .297N.,74 00' .533W.
										
		40 45' .211N.,74 00' .544W.
										
		40 45' .236N.,74 00' .894W.										
												
	3.	The corners of the cofferdam will be marked by lights, Fl.4s										
												
	4.	Additional lights will be added every 30ft of the structure.										
												
	5.	*Special purpose light-buoys,Fl.25s, marking the construction have been established in the following approximate positions:										
												
		Designation					Position
				
		*A						40 45' .400N.,74 00' .681W.
				
		*B						40 45' .392N.,74 00' .563W.
				
		*C						40 45' .133N.,74 00' .774W.
				
		*D						40 45' .127N.,74 00' .653W.				
												
	6.	VHF Channel 13/16/67 will be monitored while onsite.										
												
	7.	Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and consult the local port authorities for full details.										
												
	8.	*Former Notice 394(P)/26 is cancelled.										
												
		*Indicates new or revised entry										
												
		(NAD83 DATUM)