Coast Guard June 17, 2019 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters within a 700-foot radius of 45[deg]44'15'' N 87[deg]02'54'' W on Little Bay De Noc in Escanaba, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel and vessels from potential hazards created by the outfall of the fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone on the Menominee River in Marinette, WI on June 15, 2019 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. This action is necessary and intended to protect the safety of life and property on navigable waterways before, during and after the launch of a naval vessel from Marinette Marine on the Menominee River in Marinette, WI. During the enforcement period, the Coast Guard will enforce restrictions upon, and control movement of, vessels in the safety zone. No person or vessel may enter into, transit, or anchor within the safety zone while it is being enforced unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating schedule that governs the CSX Railroad swing bridge across the Tensaw River mile 15.0, Hurricane, Baldwin County, AL. The bridge owner, CSX Transportation, submitted a request to allow the bridge to require a ten-hours-notice for bridge openings because there are infrequent bridge openings. This proposal would remove the drawbridge tender during daylight hours.

The Coast Guard will enforce a temporary safety zone for a fireworks display located on the navigable waters of Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville, LA. This action is needed to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waterways during this event. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the safety zone must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port Sector New Orleans or a designated representative.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 420-foot radius of the launch site located near Woodlawn Beach, Hamburg, NY. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from portions of Lake Erie during the Town of Hamburg fireworks display. The safety zone is necessary to protect mariners and vessels from potential hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or a designated representative.