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Marine Equipment on Board Vessels and Offshore Units or Facilities
Document Number: 2023-08400
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-23
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations associated with the approval, carriage, and maintenance of certain safety equipment required on board vessels and offshore units or facilities. We are taking this action to align the regulations with the current industry practice and provide more transparent regulations for the regulated industry. These proposed revisions would eliminate outdated requirements, reduce inspection and testing requirements, and update standards incorporated by reference. Additionally, this project would remove obsolete sections and align conflicting sections with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Yaquina Bay, Newport, OR
Document Number: 2023-10886
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-23
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Yaquina Bay. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of participants and the maritime public during a fireworks display on the Yaquina Bay near Newport, Oregon on July 4th, 2023. This regulation prohibits non-participant persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Columbia River or a designated representative.
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; June 2023 Meetings
Document Number: 2023-10816
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) will conduct a series of meetings over 2 days in Washington DC, to discuss matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials. The subcommittee meetings will also be available by videoconference for those unable to attend in person, however the full committee meeting will be held in person only. All meetings will be open to the public.
Safety Zone; Seafair Air Show Performance, 2023, Seattle, WA
Document Number: 2023-10794
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the annual Seafair Air Show Performance safety zone on Lake Washington, Seattle, WA, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on August 3, 2023, and from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day from August 4, 2023, through August 6, 2023. This action is necessary to prevent injury and to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the aerial displays. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the regulated areas unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulations; Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race, Lake Washington, WA
Document Number: 2023-10793
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 5, 2023, and August 6, 2023. This action is necessary to prevent injury and to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the aerial displays. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the regulated areas unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile Marker 122-122.5, Rivesville, WV
Document Number: 2023-10765
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for the Monongahela River at mile marker 122-122.5 from 10 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during firework display on July 2, 2023. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
Document Number: 2023-10731
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to create a new operating schedule to govern all movable bridges over the Cuyahoga River. The Coast Guard is also proposing new rules that will assist mariners signal for and anticipate bridge openings. Mariners have raised concerns to the Ninth Coast Guard District Commander regarding the safety and consistency of moveable bridge operations on the Cuyahoga River. These additions are proposed in response to those concerns. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
Document Number: 2023-10766
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-19
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is extending the duration of a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker (MM) 487.0 to MM 489.0. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by Duke Energy's Static Wire Crossing operation taking place on the Ohio River from MM 487.0 to MM 489.0. Entry of vessel or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Nitro, WV
Document Number: 2023-10715
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-19
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for all navigable waters of the Kanawha River between mile markers 43 and 44. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Huntington.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display; James River, Newport News, VA
Document Number: 2023-10676
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-19
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for navigable waters within a 400-yard radius of a fireworks barge in the James River, Newport News, VA. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the launching of fireworks. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Virginia.
Safety Zone; Chinese Harbor; Santa Cruz Island, California
Document Number: 2023-10718
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters in Chinese Harbor of Santa Cruz Island, California. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by ongoing salvage operations relating to the December 2022 grounding of a 60-foot fishing vessel in Chinese Harbor. Entry of persons or vessels into this safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Los AngelesLong Beach, or their designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District-Great Western Tube Float
Document Number: 2023-10489
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the Great Western Tube Float special local regulation on the waters of Parker, Arizona on June 10, 2023. This special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, sponsor vessels, and general users of the waterway. During the enforcement period, persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring within this regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative.
Safety Zone; East Passage Narragansett Bay, RI
Document Number: 2023-10430
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-16
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones but will only enforce one, based on the local weather conditions the day of the event for navigable waters of the East Passage, Narragansett Bay, RI during The Ocean Race marine event on May 20, 2023. The safety zone is needed to safeguard mariners from the hazards associated with high- speed, high-performance sailing vessels competing in inshore races on the waters of the East Passage, Narragansett Bay, RI. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England, or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Providence Fireworks, Providence, RI
Document Number: 2023-10429
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-16
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Providence Fireworks on July 2, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways. Our regulations for safety zones for annually recurring marine events held in Coast Guard Southeastern New England Captain of the Port Zone identify the regulated area for this event. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Racine, OH
Document Number: 2023-10277
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone on a 24-mile stretch of the Ohio River for paddle craft during the 1st Annual Race on the OYO. The safety zone will extend 100 yards from any participating vessel, as they transit from Racine, Ohio to Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a paddle fest on June 17, 2023. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments; Sector Columbia River, WA and Sector North Bend, OR
Document Number: 2023-10195
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
This rule makes non-substantive changes to Coast Guard regulations in association with a change in the Coast Guard's internal organization. The purpose of this rule is to reflect the disestablishment of Sector North Bend and reorganization of Sector Columbia River. These changes will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.
Safety Zone; San Francisco Giants Fireworks, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA
Document Number: 2023-10229
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the San Francisco Giants Fireworks in the Captain of the Port, San Francisco area of responsibility during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the hazards associated with the fireworks display. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM), any Official Patrol defined as other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies on scene to assist the Coast Guard in enforcing the regulated area.
Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA
Document Number: 2023-10228
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay, off of Pier 15, in San Francisco, CA in support of a fireworks display on May 20, 2023. The safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; SFSU Graduation Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA
Document Number: 2023-10227
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay, outside McCovey Cove, in San Francisco, CA in support of a fireworks display on May 26, 2023. The safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Bush River and Otter Point Creek; Between Perryman, MD and Edgewood, MD
Document Number: 2023-10125
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the Bush River and Otter Point Creek, in Maryland. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters located at Edgewood, MD during a high-speed power boat race on May 13, 2023 and May 14, 2023. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels (other than those already at berth at the time the regulation takes effect) from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (COTP), or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Gallants Channel, Beaufort, NC
Document Number: 2023-10138
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable waters of Gallants Channel, near Beaufort, NC. The safety zone is necessary to enhance the safety of mariners and participants during the swim portion of a triathlon. Entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector North Carolina, or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI
Document Number: 2023-10149
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters in the Detroit River in Detroit, MI. The safety zone is necessary and intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with fireworks displays created by the Binienda and Steel wedding. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit, or his designated representative.
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; June 2023 Virtual Meeting
Document Number: 2023-10156
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet virtually to review and discuss matters relating to national maritime security, including enhancing the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident, between relevant Federal agencies and State, local, and tribal governments; relevant public safety and emergency response agencies; relevant law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry; port owners and operators, and; terminal owners and operators. The virtual meeting will be open to the public.
Special Local Regulation; Wando River and Cooper River, Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC
Document Number: 2023-10084
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-11
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for the Lowcountry Splash on certain navigable waters of the Wando River and Cooper River in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during this open water swim event. This regulation restricts persons and vessels from entering certain waters of the Wando River and Cooper River, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Charleston or a designated represented.
Special Local Regulation; Lower East River & New York Harbor 4th of July Fireworks, Manhattan, NY
Document Number: 2023-10070
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-11
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposes establishing a special local regulation on the navigable waters of the lower East River and New York Harbor, NY, for vessel management for the annual 4th of July fireworks display. This special local regulation allows the Coast Guard to control vessel movement and prohibit all vessel traffic from entering the fireworks barge buffer zone, and establish four separate viewing areas. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters immediately before, during, and after a fireworks display that involves multiple barge launch sites on a highly congested waterway. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Miami Beach Channel, Miami, FL
Document Number: 2023-10096
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-11
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that governs the West 79th Street Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), mile 1084.6, at Miami, Florida, and the East 79th Street Bridge across Miami Beach Channel, mile 2.20, at Miami Beach, Florida. This action will place the West and East 79th Street Bridges on a once an hour opening schedule during peak traffic hours, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. This action is intended to assist with reducing vehicular traffic congestion in the area.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0042
Document Number: 2023-09806
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0042, Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes, and Advance Notice of Transfer; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0100
Document Number: 2023-09850
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0100, Advanced Notice of Vessel Arrival; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0079
Document Number: 2023-09849
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0079, Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), International Convention; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0066
Document Number: 2023-09848
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0066, Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and Int'l), and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sandusky Bay, Sandusky, OH
Document Number: 2023-09049
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating regulations and signaling requirements that govern the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 3.5, over the Sandusky Bay. Further, the Coast Guard also proposes adding information to clarify when and how wind blockers may be used on the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 3.5. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Ashtabula River, Ashtabula, OH
Document Number: 2023-08958
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Fifth Street Bridge, mile 0.15, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 1.5, both over the Ashtabula River. The Coast Guard also proposes signaling and signage changes for the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 1.5. The Coast Guard is modifying these rules in response to complaints received concerning the operations of one or more bridges in this waterway and a desire to improve safety, remove barriers to interstate commerce, improve communications, and standardize winter operations associated with these bridges. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Electronic Submission of Mariner Course Completion Data
Document Number: 2023-06472
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to require Coast Guard-approved training providers to electronically submit student course completion data to the Coast Guard within 5 business days of completing a Coast Guard-approved course. The National Maritime Center would use this information to validate mariner course completion as part of an application for a Merchant Mariner Credential. In addition, the Coast Guard proposes to replace gendered titles for certain officer and rating endorsements in keeping with Coast Guard policy of using gender- neutral language. We expect these proposed changes to lessen the probability of credentials being issued to mariners who have not met the professional requirements for their endorsements and to appropriately conform terms that should be gender-neutral.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Portage River, Port Clinton, OH
Document Number: 2023-09576
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating regulations of the Monroe Street Highway Bridge, mile 0.4 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 1.5, over the Portage River at Port Clinton, Ohio. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; River Rouge, Detroit, MI
Document Number: 2023-09575
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operations of all movable bridges over the River Rouge, Detroit, MI to improve communications and establish winter hours. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Trail Creek, Michigan City, IN
Document Number: 2023-09574
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that governs the Amtrak Railroad Bridge, mil 0.9, across Trail Creek, in Michigan City, Indiana, to allow it to operate remotely. The bridge has operated remotely since 2003 without inclusion in the CFR. During that period, the Coast Guard has not received any reports of incident or public complaint.
Safety Zones; Recurring Safety Zones in Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie Zone
Document Number: 2023-09620
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce various safety zones for maritime events in the Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie Zone. Enforcement of these safety zones is necessary to protect the safety of life and property on the navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after this event. During the aforementioned period, the Coast Guard will enforce restrictions upon, and control movement of, vessels in a specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after events. During each enforcement period, vessels must stay out of the established safety zone and may only enter with permission from the designated representative of the Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie.
Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.25-0.8, Pittsburgh, PA
Document Number: 2023-09651
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Allegheny River at Mile Marker 0.25-0.8 from 9:30 p.m. through 11 p.m. on May 19, 2023. This action is necessary to provide safety of life on these navigable waters during a drone show display. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District-Philadelphia, PA
Document Number: 2023-09593
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA Safety Zone on May 27, 2023, or on a rain date of May 28, 2023, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during a barge- based fireworks display. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the boundaries of the regulated area. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, remain in, or transit through the regulated area, and anyone in the vicinity must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Safety Zones; Recurring Fireworks Displays and Swim Events in Coast Guard Sector New York Zone
Document Number: 2023-09361
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise its regulations for permanent safety zones in the Coast Guard Sector New York Captain of the Port Zone for recurring fireworks displays and swim events. Our proposed revision would update the list of events, alter the means of notification, and clarify the function of these safety zone regulations. The establishment of the proposed safety zones is necessary to protect event participants, waterway users, and vessels from the potential hazards associated with these recurring organized water events. When subject to enforcement, no person is authorized to access the proposed safety zones without permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
Document Number: 2023-09589
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker (MM) 487.0 to MM 489.0. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by Duke Energy's Static Wire Crossing operation taking place on the Ohio River from MM 487.0 to MM 489.0. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Ohio Valley.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Black River, Lorain, OH
Document Number: 2023-09515
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Charles Berry Bridge, mile 0.6, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge, mile 1.2, both over the Black River. The regulation has not been updated since 1986. The Coast Guard's proposed revisions will ensure the needs of all modes of transportation are being met.
Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, Northwest Pennsylvania Sub-Committee Vacancy
Document Number: 2023-09309
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard requests individuals interested in serving on the Area Maritime Security Committee, Eastern Great Lakes, Northwest Pennsylvania Region sub-committee submit their applications for membership to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Buffalo. The Committee assists the Captain of the Port as the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, Buffalo, in developing, reviewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan for their area of responsibility.
Safety Zone; Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0501, Offshore Massachusetts, Atlantic Ocean
Document Number: 2023-09415
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish 63 temporary 500- meter safety zones around the construction of 62 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one electrical service platform (ESP) located in the Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm (VW1WF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically in the northern portion of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0501, approximately 12 nautical miles (NM) offshore of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and 12 NM offshore Nantucket, Massachusetts. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the planned construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and ESP platform from June 15, 2023, to May 31, 2024. When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander, or a designated representative, are permitted to enter or remain in the temporary safety zones. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL
Document Number: 2023-09202
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone to be enforced in the event of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other disasters in the Florida Keys. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of the waters of the Key West Captain of the Port (COTP) zone Key West, FL. This proposed rulemaking would establish actions to be completed by industry and vessels in the COTP zone prior to landfall of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other disasters threatening the Florida Keys. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA
Document Number: 2023-09300
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Potomac River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters at the old Governor Harry W. Nice/Senator Thomas ``Mac'' Middleton Memorial (US- 301) Bridge during demolition operations from May 1, 2023 through June 9, 2023. This rule will prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland- National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; South Fork Wind Farm Project Area, Outer Continental Shelf, Lease OCS-A 0517, Offshore Rhode Island, Atlantic Ocean
Document Number: 2023-09295
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-05-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing 13 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of 12 wind turbine generators (WTGs) and one offshore substation (OSS) located in the South Fork Wind Farm (SFWF) project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), specifically, in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0517, approximately 16 nautical miles (NM) southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, and 30 NM east of Montauk Point, New York. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, property, and the environment during the anticipated construction of each facility's monopile type foundation and subsequent installation of the WTGs turbines and OSS platform from May 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. When enforced, only attending vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the First Coast Guard District Commander or a designated representative are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones.
Lifejacket Approval Harmonization
Document Number: C1-2023-06504
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-01
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; May 2023 Meetings
Document Number: 2023-09135
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-05-01
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) will conduct a series of meetings over three days to review, discuss, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to Marine Casualty investigation cases related to Personal Flotation Devices (PFD), Cold Water, and Falls Overboard. The meetings will be open to the public.
Safety Zone; Graduate Boat Parade, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Document Number: 2023-09155
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-05-01
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Sturgeon Bay, WI. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the boat parade for the Graduates of Sturgeon Bay High School on June 3, 2023. This proposed rulemaking would restrict usage by persons and vessels within the safety zone. At no time during the effective period may non-parade vessels transit the waters of Sturgeon Bay between the Highway 42 Bridge and Michigan Street Bridge. These restrictions would apply to all vessels during the effective period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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