Coast Guard July 2019 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Draft Policy Letter on the Coast Guard's Process To Accept Proposed Type-Approval Testing Protocols for Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) That Render Organisms in Ballast Water Nonviable
Document Number: 2019-16305
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-31
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces the availability of a draft policy letter that establishes the Coast Guard's proposed acceptance of type- approval testing protocols for BWMS that render nonviable (meaning ``permanently incapable of reproduction'') organisms in ballast water and may be used in addition to the methods established under existing regulations; the process for accepting type-approval testing protocols for BWMS, if any, that render nonviable organisms in ballast water and may be used in addition to the methods established under existing regulations which includes: The process for incorporating accepted protocols into the type-approval procedures established under existing regulations; the acceptance of laboratories to evaluate applicable treatment technologies; and the certification of BWMS that render nonviable organisms in ballast water. This notice solicits public comments on the draft policy letter that is entitled TYPE APROVAL METHODS FOR BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT RENDER NONVIABLE ORGANISMS IN BALLAST WATER, hereinafter referred to in this notice as the ``draft policy letter.''
Safety Zone; Bahia De San Juan, San Juan, PR
Document Number: 2019-16232
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-30
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within Bajo San Agustin of San Juan Harbor. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by an anticipated increase in vessel traffic due to unplanned and unpublished maritime events. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone, either from adjacent waters or from the shoreline, is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan.
Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile 43.5 to Mile 45.5, Kittanning, PA
Document Number: 2019-16193
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-30
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Allegheny River from Mile 43.5 to Mile 45.5. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a high speed boat race. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Homewood Wedding Fireworks Display, Lake Tahoe, Homewood, CA
Document Number: 2019-16185
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-30
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of McKinney Bay in Lake Tahoe in support of the Homewood Wedding Fireworks Display on August 2, 2019. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the dangers associated with pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port San Francisco or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Fireworks
Document Number: 2019-15997
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-29
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce regulations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Light the Night Fireworks display safety zone on October 12, 2019. Our regulation for firework display safety zones within the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River identifies the regulated area for this event on the Willamette River in Portland, OR, and the regulations that will be enforced. These regulations prohibit persons and vessels from entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River or their designated representative.
Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Mile 0 to Mile 0.6, Pittsburgh, PA
Document Number: 2019-15969
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-29
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Allegheny River from Mile 0 to Mile 0.6. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by high speed boat races and paddle boat races. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Fox River, Green Bay, WI
Document Number: 2019-15925
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Fox River in Green Bay, WI within a 300-foot radius of a vessel being used to launch fireworks. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan.
Safety Zone; Huron All Classic Fireworks, Huron River, Huron, OH
Document Number: 2019-15898
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters near the East Cleveland Road in Huron, OH. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with fireworks displays created by the Huron All Classic Fireworks event on the Huron River. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit, or his or her designated representative. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.
Safety Zone for Fireworks Displays; Upper Potomac River, Washington Channel, DC
Document Number: 2019-15886
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for three fireworks displays taking place over the Washington Channel, adjacent to The Wharf DC, Washington, DC; the first on August 4, 2019, the second on September 21, 2019, and the third on December 7, 2019. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of life on navigable waterways during these fireworks displays. Our regulation for recurring fireworks displays from January 12, 2019, through December 31, 2019 identifies the temporary safety zones for these fireworks display events. During the enforcement periods, persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC
Document Number: 2019-15885
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary moving safety zone around the USS LA JOLLA as the vessel is towed to Joint Base Charleston, Charleston, SC. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters in Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC on September 3, 2019. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; City of St. Charles Riverfest, Missouri River, St. Charles
Document Number: 2019-15851
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Missouri River between Mile Marker (MM) 28.2 and MM 28.8. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative
Safety Zone; Straits of Mackinac Swim Event, MI
Document Number: 2019-15834
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Straits of Mackinac within 250-yards of the Mackinac Bridge. The safety zone is needed to protect 400 swimmers participating in a swim across the Mackinac Straits from risks associated with the boating public. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie.
Special Local Regulation; Charlevoix Venetian Night Boat Parade; Charlevoix, MI
Document Number: 2019-15833
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Charlevoix Venetian Boat Parade on July 27, 2019, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the Round Lake, Charlevoix, MI must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander.
Safety Zone; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone-Superior Man Triathlon
Document Number: 2019-15798
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone regulation for the Superior Man Triathlon event in Duluth, MN from 5:30 a.m. through 8:30 a.m. on August 10, 2019. This action is necessary to protect participants and spectators during the event. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or his or her designated on-scene representative.
Safety Zones; Recurring Safety Zones in Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie Zone for Events Beginning in Late July 2019
Document Number: 2019-15789
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce established safety zones for maritime events starting in late July 2019 to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways. Our regulation for safety zones within the Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie Zone identifies the regulated area for these safety zones. During the enforcement periods, 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.
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2019-15788
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee and its Subcommittee will meet in Katy, Texas to discuss Committee matters relating to the safety of operations and other matters affecting the offshore oil and gas industry. All meetings will be open to the public.
Safety Zone; New Orleans, LA
Document Number: 2019-15698
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary safety zone between mile marker (MM) 95.5 and MM 94.5 above Head of Passes, Lower Mississippi River, LA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near New Orleans, LA, during a fireworks display on November 22, 2019. 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.
2019 Quarterly Listings; Safety Zones, Security Zones, Special Local Regulations, Drawbridge Operation Regulations and Regulated Navigation Areas
Document Number: 2019-15693
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
This document provides notification of substantive rules issued by the Coast Guard that were made temporarily effective but expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. This document lists temporary safety zones, security zones, special local regulations, drawbridge operation regulations and regulated navigation areas, all of limited duration and for which timely publication in the Federal Register was not possible.
Safety Zone; NAACP Fireworks, Detroit River, MI
Document Number: 2019-15624
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-23
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 200-yard radius of a portion of the Detroit River, Detroit, MI. This zone is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from potential hazards associated with the NAACP Fireworks.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0077
Document Number: 2019-15583
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-23
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: 1625-0077, Security Plans for Ports, Vessels, Facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf Facilities and Other Security-Related Requirements; 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.
Special Local Regulations; Charlevoix Venetian Night Boat Parade
Document Number: 2019-15538
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-22
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is changing the special local regulation for the Charlevoix Venetian Night Boat Parade to increase the length of effective period of the existing special local regulation to allow the Patrol Commander additional time to clear vessels from transiting or anchoring in the regulated area. In order for the Coast Guard to clear vessel traffic to ensure safety in sufficient time in advance of the event, the Coast Guard changes the effective period broadly to ``a date in late July.''
Safety Zone; Beaufort Water Festival Air Show, Beaufort, SC
Document Number: 2019-15356
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-19
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Beaufort River in Beaufort, SC. The safety zone is needed to ensure the safety of life on navigable waters of the Beaufort River during the Beaufort Water Festival Air Show. This rule will prohibit persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Traverse City Ironman Triathlon, Traverse City, Michigan
Document Number: 2019-15321
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the Captain of the Port, Sault Sainte Marie zone. This rule will provide a temporary safety zone to protect 2,400 participating swimmers in the Traverse City Ironman Triathlon. Entry of vessels into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Sault Sainte Marie.
Safety Zone; Port Huron Float Down, St. Clair River, Port Huron, MI
Document Number: 2019-15282
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the St. Clair River in the vicinity of Port Huron, MI. This zone is intended to restrict and control movement of vessels in a portion of the St. Clair River. Though this is an unsanctioned, non- permitted marine event, this zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a float down event near Port Huron, MI.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Brookport, IL
Document Number: 2019-15273
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on a portion of the Ohio River in Brookport, IL. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the demolition of Lock and Dam 52 involving explosives. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Cumberland River, Grand Rivers, KY
Document Number: 2019-15272
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Cumberland River. This action is necessary to ensure safety of life on these navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and after a pyrotechnics display near Green Turtle Bay Resort, Grand Rivers, KY. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Public Hearings on Liquefied Gas Carriers Transiting Through San Juan Harbor, San Juan, PR
Document Number: 2019-15267
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces two public meetings to receive comments regarding the safe navigation and mooring of liquefied natural gas carriers through the San Juan Harbor, San Juan PR.
Special Local Regulation, Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
Document Number: 2019-14994
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on the Ohio River from mile 465.0 to mile 470.0 extending from bank to bank, on July 15, 2019. The special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Cincinnati, Ohio, during the BB Riverboat boat race. Entry of persons or vessels into this area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Portsmouth, OH
Document Number: 2019-15102
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-16
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Ohio River from Mile Marker (MM) 355.8 to MM 356.8. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Portsmouth, OH, during a firework display on September 1, 2019. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0048
Document Number: 2019-15051
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-16
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 approval for reinstatement, without change, of the following collection of information: 1625-0048, Vessel Reporting Requirements. 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.
Safety Zone for Fireworks Displays; Patapsco River, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
Document Number: 2019-14981
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Patapsco River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters of the Inner Harbor at Baltimore, MD, on September 21, 2019 and on November 10, 2019 (with alternate date of November 11, 2019) during fireworks displays. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zones; Annual Events Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan Zone-Corn Festival Fireworks
Document Number: 2019-14921
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-15
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on the Illinois River in Morris, IL. This action is necessary and intended to promote the safety of life and property on navigable waters before, during, and immediately after a shore-based firework display. During the enforcement period listed below, vessels and persons are prohibited from transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within this safety zone without approval from the Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0105.
Document Number: 2019-14886
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-12
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: 1625-0105, Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth Coast Guard District and the Illinois Waterway, Ninth Coast Guard District; 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.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Great Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City, NJ
Document Number: 2019-14882
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Great Egg Harbor Bay in Ocean City, NJ, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 13, 2019, during the Ocean City Nights in Venice fireworks display. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of participant vessels, spectators, and the boating public during the event. This regulation prohibits persons and non-participant vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Delaware Bay or a designated representative.
Security Zones; Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, Port of Miami, and Port of Key West, Florida
Document Number: 2019-14876
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is modifying the existing security zone regulations for the Port of Palm Beach, Port Everglades, Port of Miami, and Port of Key West Florida. The amendments will create a new section for Sector Key West security zones; clarify when the Port Everglades fixed security zones will be in effect; modify and lengthen a portion of one Port Everglades fixed security zone; and update language and definitions throughout the regulation. The security zones are intended to protect the public and ports from potential subversive acts.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Cable Ferry TINA FALLON
Document Number: 2019-14848
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces that the Fifth District, Chief of Prevention Division has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the cable ferry, TINA FALLON, Official Number (O.N.) 1206170, Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corporation Hull Number 89. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to its construction, purpose and operation, the cable ferry, TINA FALLON cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design, operation and construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0046
Document Number: 2019-14844
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-12
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 approval for reinstatement, without cange, of the following collection of information: 1625-0046, Cerificates of Financial Responsibility under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. 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.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0104
Document Number: 2019-14843
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-12
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: 1625-0104, Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Materials; 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.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0065
Document Number: 2019-14842
Type: Notice
Date: 2019-07-12
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: 1625-0065, Offshore Supply Vessels; 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.
Regulated Navigation Area; Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI
Document Number: 2019-14820
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary traffic rule prohibiting the transit of certain vessels under the Mackinac Bridge in the Straits of Mackinac on August 11, 2019, to provide for safety of life on navigable waterways during a swim event. Our regulation identifies the vessels that must comply with this temporary traffic rule. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated navigation area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or a Designated Representative of the Captain of the Port.
Safety Zones; Marine Events Held in the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone
Document Number: 2019-14792
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing seven temporary safety zones for fireworks displays within the Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound (LIS) Zone. These temporary safety zones are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during these seven events. Entry into, transit through, mooring or anchoring within these limited access areas is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP LIS.
Special Local Regulations; Festival of Sail Duluth 2019, Lake Superior, Duluth, MN
Document Number: 2019-14606
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-10
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation for a designated area of the Duluth Harbor entrance to Superior Bay on Lake Superior during the Festival of Sail 2019 event in Duluth, MN. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters around the port of Duluth, MN during a sail festival with tall ships beginning on August 11, 2019 and ending the afternoon of August 13, 2019. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the designated region unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or a designated representative. We invite the public to comment on this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, specifically on the extended time of the special local regulation.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Shrewsbury River, Monmouth County Highway Bridge, Sea Bright, New Jersey
Document Number: 2019-14496
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that governs the Monmouth County Highway Bridge (alternatively referred to as the ``Sea Bright Bridge'' or the ``S-32 Bridge'') across the Shrewsbury River, mile 4.0 at Sea Bright, New Jersey. The owner of the bridge, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders (Monmouth County), submitted a request to reduce the number of bridge openings during the summer months to better serve the needs of the community while continuing to meet the reasonable needs of navigation.
Anchorage Regulations; Passagassawakeag River, Belfast, ME
Document Number: 2019-14428
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing two special anchorage areas in the Passagassawakeag River in the vicinity of Belfast, ME. This proposed action is necessary to facilitate safe navigation in that area and provide safe and secure anchorages for vessels less than 65 feet in length. This action is intended to increase the safety of life and property in the Passagassawakeag River in the vicinity of Belfast, improve the safety of anchored vessels, and provide for the overall safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic and commerce.
Safety Zone; New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic City, NJ
Document Number: 2019-14420
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. The safety zone is needed to protect participants of the Jim Whelan Open Water Festival on these navigable waters near Atlantic City, NJ, during a swim event on July 14, 2019. This regulation prohibits non- participant persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Delaware Bay or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Chester, PA
Document Number: 2019-14419
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Delaware River near Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 6, 2019, during the Philadelphia Union Soccer Fireworks Display. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of participant vessels, spectators, and the boating public during the event. This regulation prohibits persons and non-participant vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Delaware Bay or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Zimovia Strait, Wrangell, AK
Document Number: 2019-14417
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a permanent special local regulation to enable vessel movement restrictions for certain waters of the Zimovia Strait. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Wrangell Harbor during power boat races on July 4, 2019 and every subsequent year on July 4. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from transiting through, mooring, or anchoring within the special local regulation race area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Southeast Alaska or a designated representative.
Safety Zones, Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone
Document Number: 2019-14394
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce ten safety zones in the Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility on the date and time listed in the table below. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative.
Special Local Regulations: Recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Long Island Sound Zone
Document Number: 2019-14393
Type: Rule
Date: 2019-07-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce two special local regulations for marine events in the Sector Long Island Sound area of responsibility on the dates and times listed in the table below. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during the events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Long Island Sound or designated representative.
Safety Zone; Perch and Pilsner Festival, Lake Erie, Conneaut, OH
Document Number: 2019-13880
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2019-07-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone for navigable waters within a defined area off Conneaut Township Park during the Perch and Pilsner Festival Water Ski Show. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters in Conneaut Harbor, Lake Erie, Conneaut, OH during a water ski show on September 7, 2019. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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