Coast Guard – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulation for waters of the Elizabeth River, in Norfolk, Virginia to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a boat parade that is scheduled for the afternoon of October 20, 2024. Parade participants operating within the regulated area must comply with all instructions given by the on-scene Patrol Commander (PATCOM). Vessels or persons entering the regulated area during the enforcement period are subject to the direction and control of the on- scene PATCOM as designated and specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia.

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: 1625-0014, Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic Research Vessels; 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.

The Coast Guard is establishing temporary, 500-yard radius, moving security zones within the navigable waters of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the La Quinta Channel. The security zone is needed to protect certain vessels carrying cargo which poses risks such that it requires an elevated level of security to protect the cargo itself 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 these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi or a designated representative.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.