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Safety Zone; Battle of the Basin Boat Races Morgan City, LA
Document Number: 2024-23179
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the regulations for the Battle of the Basin Boat Races between mile marker (MM) 4 and MM 5 on the Morgan City, Port Allen Route, Louisiana (LA). This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Morgan City, LA during high speed boat races on October 26, 2024 and October 27, 2024. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the local Patrol Commander.
Special Local Regulation; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
Document Number: 2024-23090
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for the San Diego Sharkfest Swim marine event that will be held on the navigable waters of San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters of San Diego Bay during a swim event on October 20, 2024. This rule would prohibit spectators from anchoring, blocking, loitering or transiting through the event area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Lake Havasu, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Document Number: 2024-23089
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation in the navigable waters of the Bridgewater Channel, Lake Havasu, AZ during the Annual Bridgewater Channel Underwater Cleanup marine event. This regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, supporting vessels, and general users of the waterway during the event, which will be held on October 19, 2024. This special local regulation will temporarily prohibit persons and vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring, blocking, or loitering within the event area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego or a designated representative.
Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA-Gretna Heritage Festival
Document Number: 2024-23153
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-07
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone for all navigable waters within 350 yards off the Right Descending Bank (RDB) of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker (MM) 96.8 to MM 97.5, Above Head of Passes (AHP), New Orleans, LA. This security zone is necessary to provide security and protection for visiting personnel during the events related to the Gretna Heritage Festival. No person or vessel may enter this security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Rio Vista Bass Derby Fireworks, Sacramento River, Rio Vista, CA
Document Number: 2024-22965
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Rio Vista Bass Derby Fireworks Display during the date and times listed below. This action is necessary to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the fireworks display. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM) or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies on scene to assist the Coast Guard in enforcing the regulated area.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0061
Document Number: 2024-22978
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-04
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: 1625-0061, Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations; 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 1625-0008
Document Number: 2024-22977
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-04
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: 1625-0008, Regattas and Marine Parades; 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 1625-0082
Document Number: 2024-22976
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-04
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: 1625-0082, Navigation Safety Information and Emergency Instructions for Certain 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.
Safety Zone; Monte Foundation Fireworks, Monterey Bay, Capitola, CA
Document Number: 2024-22973
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Monte Foundation Fireworks display in the Captain of the Port, San Francisco area of responsibility during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the fireworks display. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM) or other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies assisting the Coast Guard in enforcing the regulated area.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Little Snake Hill, NJ
Document Number: 2024-22822
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2024-10-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating conditions of the Amtrak Portal Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 5.0, at Little Snake Hill, New Jersey. This action is necessary to facilitate the construction of the new replacement Portal Bridge North, adjacent to the current Amtrak Portal Bridge. This proposed rulemaking would limit the extent of the opening of the Amtrak Portal Bridge in the horizontal position to prevent the swing span from striking the new Portal Bridge North during construction. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Smith Canal, Stockton, CA
Document Number: 2024-22821
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Smith Canal extending from Louis Park to American Legion Park in Stockton, CA. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the potential hazards associated with marine pollution removal operations. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Francisco.
Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Document Number: 2024-22817
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone around salvage operations for a sunken vessel. The safety zone encompasses navigable waters on a portion of the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ within a 500-yard radius of the salvage operations. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the salvage operations of the sunken vessel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay.
Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Vessels Arriving to the United States From the Republic of Sudan
Document Number: 2024-22808
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces that it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the country of the Republic of Sudan. Conditions of entry are intended to protect the United States from vessels arriving from countries that have been found to have deficient port anti-terrorism measures in place.
Regulated Area; San Francisco Bay Navy Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration, San Francisco, CA
Document Number: 2024-22804
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the regulated areas in the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay for the San Francisco Bay Navy Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Blue Angels survey flight and demonstration days from October 10 through October 13, 2024. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the regulated area unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM). This notification of enforcement (NOE) announces the dates and times for enforcement.
Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Huntington Beach, California
Document Number: 2024-22729
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone offshore of Huntington Beach, CA in support of the Pacific Airshow. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters in the area of air and water demonstrations and to protect the high concentration of people attending the event. This regulation prohibits vessels from entering into, transiting through, or remaining within the designated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach (COTP), or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore, MD
Document Number: 2024-22720
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-10-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters near Baltimore, Maryland to protect the public and vessels from potential hazards created by a pollution incident in the Patapsco River. Additionally, the safety zone is needed to ensure a safe working environment for the first responders and to prevent the spread of pollution by passing traffic. This rule will prohibit persons or vessels from entering this zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Document Number: 2024-22553
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-10-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill nineteen (19) vacancies on the National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to maritime collisions, rammings, and groundings; Inland Rules of the Road; International Rules of the Road; navigation regulations and equipment; routing measures; marine information; and aids to navigation systems. Individuals currently holding these appointments will need to re-apply if they wish to continue as Committee members.
Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
Document Number: 2024-22121
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-27
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the removal of pipeline from the floor of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel near gated pair lights 31 and 32. 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.
Security Zone; Monongahela River Mile Markers 0-43.5, Allegheny River Mile Markers 0-14.5, and Ohio River Mile Markers 0-28.5 and 89-93, Pittsburgh, PA
Document Number: 2024-22106
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-27
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing four security zones for certain navigable waters on the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers to prevent waterside threats for persons under the protection of the United States Secret Service (USSS). These security zones will be enforced intermittently and when persons under USSS protection are in the area. This rule prohibits vessels and people from entering or remaining in the zones unless specifically exempt under the provisions of this rule or granted specific permission from the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh. The regulation will enhance the safety and security of persons and property, while minimizing, to the extent possible, the impact on commerce and legitimate waterway use.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0077
Document Number: 2024-22094
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-26
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.
Safety Zone; Lake Washington, Washington
Document Number: 2024-22017
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of Lake Washington, Washington to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards posed by low-flying aircraft during the First World Flight Centennial Celebration. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Puget Sound.
Safety Zone; Commencement Bay, Washington
Document Number: 2024-22016
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of Commencement Bay, Washington. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a marine event involving a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Puget Sound.
Special Local Regulation; San Jacinto River, Houston, TX
Document Number: 2024-22015
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is amending its regulations for annual marine events in the Sector Houston-Galveston area of responsibility. This rulemaking establishes a special local regulation to provide for the safety of life on certain waters of the San Jacinto River, in Houston, TX and will be enforced annually during a high-speed boat race on the first or second Saturday in March. This regulation prohibits non- registered participants from being within the specified zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston or designated representative.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnikinnic Rivers, and South Menomonee and Burnham Canals
Document Number: 2024-21971
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-26
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is temporarily modifying the operating schedule that governs the Cherry Street Bridge, mile 2.29, over the Milwaukee River. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee have requested this temporary deviation to allow contractors to complete an extensive rehabilitation of the bridge.
Safety Zone, Cumberland River, Nashville, TN
Document Number: 2024-21854
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Cumberland River near Broadway Riverfront Park, Nashville, TN. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the fireworks displays occurring on both September 25 and 27, 2024, between Mile Markers (MM) 190.5 and 191.5. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, New Albany, IN
Document Number: 2024-21842
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River, from Mile Markers 606.5-609.6. The safety zone is needed to ensure the safety of spectators during the Fall Break Blast firework display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Ohio Valley.
Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.5 to 0.75, Pittsburgh, PA
Document Number: 2024-21839
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Allegheny River on September 28, 2024, at mile marker 0.5 to mile marker 0.75 from 8 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a drone display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Pittsburgh, or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, Iberville LA
Document Number: 2024-21776
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect Grosse Tete bridge repairs and ferry operations for crossing school students during morning and afternoon commutes as a result of the Grosse Tete bridge closure. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New Orleans.
Safety Zone; M/V DALI Transit of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Harbor, Thimble Shoal Channel and Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA
Document Number: 2024-21774
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for a portion of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Harbor, Thimble Shoal Channel, and the Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, VA. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the M/V Dali as it departs Norfolk, Va. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia.
Safety Zone; Kernwood Avenue Bridge Repairs-Danvers River, Salem, MA, and Beverly, MA
Document Number: 2024-21688
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-23
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters at mile 1.0 Danvers River, within a 100-yard radius of the center point of the Kernwood Avenue Bridge between Salem, MA and Beverly, MA. The temporary safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels and the marine environment from potential hazards created during bridge repairs. When enforced, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Hamburg, NY
Document Number: 2024-21655
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-23
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone within 656 yards of the Andrew D. Byers Water Circular DZ, adjacent to Hamburg Beach on Lake Erie. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a military exercise. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; October 2024 Meeting
Document Number: 2024-21513
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-20
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) and its three subcommittees will meet in public in Washington, DC to discuss matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials. The Committee will be held in person only. The three subcommittee meetings will be virtual. For more detailed information regarding the subcommittee meetings, see Agenda Day 1 and Day 2 below.
Safety Zone; Severe Weather, Natural and Other Disasters in Southeast Texas
Document Number: 2024-21116
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-19
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters within the Captain of the Port Sector Houston- Galveston (COTP) zone to be enforced in the event of severe weather or natural and other disasters in southeast Texas. This action is necessary for the safety of life on these navigable waters within the COTP zone.
Special Local Regulations; Clearwater Offshore Nationals; Gulf of Mexico; Clearwater, FL
Document Number: 2024-21230
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater Offshore Nationals race from September 28-29, 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 Clearwater, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any designated representative.
Marine Equipment on Board Vessels and Offshore Units or Facilities
Document Number: 2024-20380
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is revising 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 these regulations with current industry practice and provide more transparent regulations for the regulated industry. These revisions eliminate outdated requirements, reduce inspection and testing requirements, and update standards incorporated by reference. Additionally, these revisions remove obsolete sections and align conflicting sections with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
Safety Zone: Chelsea Day Fireworks, Boston Inner Harbor, Mystic River, Chelsea MA
Document Number: 2024-21158
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of Boston Inner Harbor within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in the vicinity of Admiral's Hill, Mystic River, Chelsea, Massachusetts. This action is needed to protect the maritime public and event participants from potential hazards created by a fireworks event taking place in a heavily trafficked harbor scheduled for September 21, 2024, with a rain date of September 22, 2024. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Boston, or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Christina River, Delaware River, Wilmington, DE
Document Number: 2024-21157
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 1,000-yard radius of the oil transfer dock at Buckeye Terminal Wilmington, in Wilmington, DE. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fuel oil discharge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay or a designated representative.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0120
Document Number: 2024-21154
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-18
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: 1625-0120, U.S. Coast Guard Non-Appropriated Fund Employment Application; 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.
Safety Zone; Vessel Launch, San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
Document Number: 2024-21042
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters in the vicinity of General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA, during the launch of the USNS Lucy Stone. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the launching of the USNS Lucy Stone. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Diego.
Special Local Regulation; Kailua Bay, Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Document Number: 2024-21070
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of Kailua Bay, Hawaii, from Kailua Pier to about 3 miles southeast in Kahului Bay. This action is necessary to protect persons on these navigable waters located at Kailua-Kona, HI, during the swim portion of the Ironman World Championship Triathlon and practice swim held on October 20 and 26, 2024. Entry of persons and vessels into the regulated area is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port.
Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization
Document Number: 2024-19839
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is amending certain Great Lakes Pilotage regulatory requirements to align with current Coast Guard and U.S. pilot association operations and pilotage practices. This final rule clarifies the different phases of training and types of registrations for Pilots who work on the Great Lakes, eliminates outdated practices and redundant requirements, and adds much needed structure regarding the billing dispute process.
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
Document Number: 2024-21008
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-16
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Blazing Paddles Paddlefest 2024 marine event on September 15, 2024. Due to adverse heat conditions on June 22, 2024, the original event was cancelled and has been rescheduled for September 15, 2024. Additionally, the event course on the Cuyahoga River was altered to a reduced scale to accommodate the schedule change. The event course will be between the following positions: 41[deg]29'54.2" N 081[deg]42'18.1" W and 41[deg]29'22.2" N 081[deg]40'52.2" W. This action is necessary and intended for the safety of life and property on navigable waters during this event. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Document Number: 2024-20804
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-13
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is requesting applications to fill ten vacancies on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and non- mineral energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District-Philadelphia, PA
Document Number: 2024-20630
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Mexican Independence Day fireworks display on the Delaware River on September 15, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District-Philadelphia, PA
Document Number: 2024-20629
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Cooper Foundation Gala fireworks display on the Delaware River on September 27, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Philadelphia, PA. During the enforcement period, 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.
Port Access Route Study: Approaches to the Port of Cape Canaveral and Vessel Transit Offshore Jacksonville, Daytona, and Canaveral, Florida
Document Number: 2024-20746
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
A meeting will be held on September 19, 2024, to support public interest in the Coast Guard's Port Access Route Study (PARS) for the Approaches to the Port of Cape Canaveral and Vessel Transit Offshore Jacksonville, Daytona, and Canaveral, Florida. The Coast Guard will discuss the PARS notice of study that was published on April 17, 2024, and next steps for public engagement. This meeting is open to the public, and the Coast Guard invites those attending to bring additional comments that support the goals of the PARS. Public Meeting: The meeting will be held at the Maritime Center (Commission Room), 445 Challenger Rd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. Closer to the meeting date, guidance on how to join virtually will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) for Coast Guard District Seven (D7) and the Sector Jacksonville Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB). If the meeting date or time needs to be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, an updated date and time will be communicated via the LNM and MSIB. D7 LNMs can be accessed on the Coast Guard Navigation Center's website at https:// www.navcen.uscg.gov/local-notices-to- mariners?district=7+0&subdistrict=n. Sector Jacksonville MSIBs can be accessed on their Homeport page at https://homeport.uscg.mil/port- directory/jacksonville.
Safety Zone; Kentucky River, Frankfort, KY
Document Number: 2024-20696
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Kentucky River extending from mile marker (MM) 65.5 to MM 66 near Frankfort, KY. This safety zone is needed to protect life, vessels, and the marine environment due to stability concerns of the Broadway Bridge near MM 65.5. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative.
Safety Zone; Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, and Other Storms With High Winds; Captain of the Port Zone Sector Delaware Bay
Document Number: 2024-20391
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-10
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for the navigable waters of the Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone to be enforced in the event of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other storms with high winds. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of the waters of the Sector Delaware Bay COTP Zone. It would establish actions to be completed by industry and vessels within the COTP Zone before and after hurricanes, tropical storms, and other storms with high winds threatening the States of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania make landfall.
Safety Zone; Key West Paddleboard Classic, Key West, FL
Document Number: 2024-20384
Type: Rule
Date: 2024-09-10
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the 27th Annual Key West Paddle Classic event. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators from potential hazards associated with this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West or a designated representative.
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; October 2024 Virtual Meeting
Document Number: 2024-20284
Type: Notice
Date: 2024-09-10
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) will conduct a virtual open meeting to discuss matters relating to national boating safety. The virtual meeting will be open to the public.
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