Coast Guard June 15, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is establishing a moving security zone around all U.S. Navy submarines that are operating in the Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port Zone, which includes Mamala Bay and coastal waters of the State of Hawaii, and are being escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard. This security zone is necessary to help ensure the security of the submarines, their Coast Guard security escorts, and the general maritime public. This security zone prohibits all persons and vessels from coming within 1,000 yards of an escorted submarine unless authorized by the Coast Guard patrol commander.

The Coast Guard is establishing permanent safety zones to ensure public safety during annual firework displays at various locations in the Captain of the Port (COTP), Puget Sound Area of Responsibility (AOR). When these safety zones are activated, and thus subject to enforcement, this rule restricts the movement of vessels within the established firework display areas. This action is necessary to prevent injury and to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with firework displays. Entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring within these zones during times of enforcement is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound or Designated Representative.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone restricting vessel movement to protect the maritime public from dangers associated with firework display. This action is necessary to restrict vessels from congregating in close proximity to the fireworks discharge site during this display. Entry into, transit through or mooring within this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or Designated Representative.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters off the North Eastern shoreline of Mandeville Island, CA for the Delta Independence Day Foundation Celebration Fireworks Display. This safety zone is being established to ensure the safety of participants and spectators from the dangers associated with the 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 or his designated representative.