Coast Guard December 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation
The Coast Guard is issuing this final rule to permit the electronic submission of required mariner credentialing information to allow for the future implementation of a new Merchant Mariner Credentialing information technology system. This rule also requires the electronic payment of mandatory merchant mariner credentialing fees, removes the requirement for prospective mariners to take an oath before an authorized official, and changes the requirements for the Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Mariners. Finally, this rule makes technical amendments to update addresses and websites, remove antiquated terminology, and adopt gender-neutral terms.
Safety and Security Zones: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth Massachusetts
The Coast Guard is disestablishing the existing safety and security zone for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Since the implementation of the regulation, the facility has permanently ceased power operations making the provisions of the security zone no longer applicable. The waterfront facility's safety and security zone will be removed from all charts, publications, and other navigational references. All related private aids to navigational marking the boundaries of the security zone will also be removed.
Safety Zone; West Passage Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, RI
The Coast Guard is amending the current temporary safety zone in the vicinity of the West Passage Narraganset Bay, Jamestown, RI, in two ways. First, we are extending the effective period by 30 days to January 31, 2025. Second, by updating the name of the cable laying vessel. The temporary safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by cable laying operations being conducted. When enforced, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0120
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: 1625-0120, U.S. Coast Guard Non-Appropriated Fund Employment Application; 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; Lake Erie, Avon Lake, OH
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Lake Erie within a 750-yard radius of the Avon Lake Power Plant (located at position 41[deg]30'15" N 082[deg]03'14" W). The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by demolition activities at the Avon Lake Power Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes.
Safety Zone; New Years Eve Fireworks on the Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
The Coast Guard is establishing 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 in Baltimore, MD from potential hazards during a fireworks display to commemorate the New Years Eve. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland- National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Concord, CA
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the navigable waters of the Suisun Bay, off Concord, CA, in support of explosive handling operations at Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) on December 12, 2024, through December 19, 2024. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential explosions within the explosive arc. The safety zone is open to all persons and vessels for transitory use, but vessel operators desiring to anchor within the safety zone must obtain the permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) San Francisco or a designated representative.
Establish Anchorage Ground; Rice Island Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington
The Coast Guard is establishing an anchorage ground near Rice Island, Oregon on the Lower Columbia River. The purpose of this rule is to improve navigation safety by establishing an area to provide for the safe anchoring of commercial vessels in the navigable waters of the Lower Columbia River.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Seventh Coast Guard District
The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for the San Juan Harbor Christmas Boat Parade on December 14, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in San Juan, PR. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.
Updated Document Submission Process for Compliance With Electronic Records Mandate
The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule to update regulations that reflect the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center's processes and capabilities, as well as align regulations with statutory reporting timelines. The processes noted pertain to electronic file submissions, requirements for submission of original build evidence, and return of existing Certificates of Documentation (CODs). In addition, the time period related to reporting changes to COD information is updated to align with statute.
Safety Zone, Port Arthur Canal, Sabine, Pass, TX
The Coast Guard is extending the temporary safety zones for waters of Port Arthur Canal adjacent to Golden Pass Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Sabine Pass, TX. These safety zones will continue to be temporarily activated during high pressure testing of the piping systems to protect persons and vessels on these navigable waters from potential blast and fragmentation hazards associated with high pressure piping testing. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur.
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Gasparilla parade on January 25, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for recurring marine events within the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg identifies the regulated area for this event in Tampa, FL. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0078
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: 1625-0078, Credentialing and Manning Requirements for Officers of Towing 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.
Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2025 Annual Review
In accordance with the statutory provisions enacted by the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is issuing new pilotage rates for 2025. This rule adjusts the pilotage rates to account for changes in district operating expenses, an increase in the number of pilots, and anticipated inflation. These changes, when combined, result in a 7-percent net increase in pilotage costs compared to the 2024 season.
Safety Zone, Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 364.4 to mile marker 365.5. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by waterborne fireworks display with a fallout zone of approximately 350 feet around the barge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lower Mississippi River.
Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Expansion and Modernization of Base Seattle
The Coast Guard is extending the waiting period for the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the proposed Expansion and Modernization of Base Seattle. We published a Notice of Availability of the Final PEIS on November 15, 2024. That notice marked the start of a 30-day waiting period. We are extending the wait period. January 10, 2025, is the earliest date that the Coast Guard would issue a final decision.
Safety Zone; Los Angeles County Annual New Years Eve Fireworks Event
The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones for the Los Angeles County Holiday Fireworks on December 14, 2024, and the Los Angeles County New Years Eve Fireworks on December 31, 2024 through January 1, 2025. These safety zones are to provide for the safety of life and property on the navigable waterways during these events. Our regulation for firework events within the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone identifies the regulated areas for these firework events in Marina del Rey, CA. 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; Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Santa Barbara Harbor. 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District
The Coast Guard will enforce multiple special local regulations codified in federal regulations for recurring marine events taking place in December 2024 located in the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Area. This action is necessary and intended to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waterways during these events. 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 vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Safety Zone; Queensway Bay, Long Beach, CA
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Queensway Bay. 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0081
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: 1625-0081, Alternate Compliance Program; 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 1625-0089
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: 1625-0089, National Recreational Boating Safety Survey; reinstatement with 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 1625-0128
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: 1625-0128, Prospect Questionnaire, Chat Now Questionnaire, and the Officer Program Application; 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 1625-0084
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: 1625-0084, Audit Reports under the International Safety Management Code; 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 1625-0113
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: 1625-0113, Crewmember Identification Documents; 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; Sandusky Tree Lighting, Sandusky Bay, Sandusky, OH
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Sandusky Bay in vicinity of the Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky, OH. The safety zone is necessary and intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with firework displays created by the City of Sandusky. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Detroit, or his designated representative.
Lifejacket Approval Harmonization
The Coast Guard amends the approval requirements and follow-up program requirements for lifejackets by incorporating new standards to replace existing legacy standards. The Coast Guard further amends lifejacket and personal flotation device (PFD) carriage requirements to allow for the use of equipment approved to the new standards and removes obsolete equipment approval requirements. The amendments streamline the process for the approval of PFDs and allow manufacturers the opportunity to produce innovative equipment that complies with standards in both Canada and the United States. Manufacturing firms also stand to benefit through a reduced production-inspections burden.
Security Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving security zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of certain vessels carrying cargo requiring an elevated level of security in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the La Quinta Channel. The temporary security zone is needed to protect the vessels, the cargo, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage, or other subversive acts, accidents, or events of a similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Charleston Zone
The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation to provide for the safety and security of certain navigable waterways of Charleston Harbor during the Charleston Parade of Boats. Our regulation for marine events within the Captain of the Port Charleston identifies the regulated area for this event in Charleston Harbor, SC. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, SC
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean at the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel, Charleston Harbor, and Cooper River, within a 100- yard radius of the M/V CAPE RACE and all towing vessels supporting its operations. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the dead ship movement of M/V CAPE RACE from the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel to Detyens Shipyard on the Cooper River in North Charleston, SC. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Charleston.
Establish Anchorage Ground; Port Westward Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington
The Coast Guard is establishing an anchorage ground near Port Westward, Oregon on the Columbia River. The purpose of this rule is to improve safety of navigation by providing additional safe anchorages for commercial vessels in the navigable waters of the Columbia River.
Safety Zone; Glen Island Approach Bridge, Long Island Sound, New Rochelle, NY
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Long Island Sound in the vicinity of the Glen Island Approach Bridge, New Rochelle, NY, for construction vessels and machinery involved in the rehabilitation project of the bridge. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the bridge construction between December 2, 2024, through May 27, 2027. When enforced, this regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New York or a designated representative.
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