Coast Guard June 12, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard proposes to establish seven anchorage grounds in Long Island Sound. These anchorages would be located within Connecticut or New York State waters. This action is necessary to aid in facilitating the safe and secure anchorage of vessels, particularly deep draft vessels, transiting Long Island Sound or awaiting entry to a port or facility in New York and Connecticut.

The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the crew boat MR ZACHARY as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.

The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone on September 19 and 20, 2009 for a portion of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, adjacent to the Naval Reserve Center and the Orange public boat ramps located in Orange, TX. The northern boundary is from the end of Navy Pier One at 30[deg]05'45'' N 93[deg]43'24'' W then easterly to the river's eastern shore. The southern boundary is a line shoreline to shoreline at latitude 30[deg]05'33'' N. This safety zone is needed to protect spectators and vessels from potential safety hazards associated with a high speed boat race. With the exception of participating vessels and patrol craft, entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, or a designated representative.

The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel BLN HULL 563 as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.