Coast Guard April 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Long Creek, Nassau, NY
Document Number: 2020-08803
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-30
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Loop Parkway Bridge across Long Creek, mile 0.7 at Nassau, New York. The bridge owner, New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), submitted a request to modify bridge openings and expects that this change to the regulations will better serve the needs of the community while continuing to meet the reasonable needs of navigation.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0025
Document Number: 2020-09103
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-29
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: 1625-0025, Carriage of Bulk Solids Requiring Special Handling; 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.
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0007
Document Number: 2020-09064
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-29
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: 1625-0007, Characteristics of Liquid Chemicals Proposed for Bulk Water Movement; 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.
Special Local Regulation; Great Western Tube Float; Colorado River, Parker, AZ
Document Number: 2020-08393
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-27
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to change the location of the special local regulation for the annual Great Western Tube Float, which is held on the navigable waters of the Colorado River in Parker, AZ. The change of the location for the special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during the event. This action will restrict vessel traffic in certain waters of the Colorado River, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. one Saturday in June, from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
Document Number: 2020-07929
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-27
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is revising existing regulations and consolidate into one table special local regulations for recurring marine events at various locations within the geographic boundaries of the Seventh Coast Guard District Captain of the Port (COTP) St. Petersburg Zone. Consolidating marine events into one table simplifies Coast Guard oversight and public notification of special local regulations within COTP St. Petersburg Zone.
Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events and Fireworks Displays and Swim Events Held in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Zone
Document Number: 2020-08107
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-21
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to modify special local regulations and annual recurring marine events and safety zones regulations for firework displays and swim events in Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone. When enforced, these special local regulations and safety zones will restrict vessels from transiting regulated areas during certain annually recurring events. The proposed amendments to the special local regulations and safety zones are intended to expedite public notification and ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with certain marine events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Consolidation of Redundant Coast Guard Boat Stations
Document Number: 2020-08205
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-20
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is reopening the comment period for the planned consolidation of redundant Coast Guard boat stations. In response to the request for comments we published February 14, 2020, an interested person asked that we extend the comment period.
Anchorage Regulations; Passagassawakeag River, Belfast, ME; Corrections
Document Number: 2020-07618
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-20
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
On July 8, 2019, the Coast Guard published a final rule that established two special anchorage areas in the Passagassawakeag River in the vicinity of Belfast, ME, effective August 7, 2019. That rule contained errors in the coordinates describing the boundaries of these special anchorage areas, causing parts of them to extend into the navigable channel. This document corrects those errors.
2013 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates
Document Number: 2019-27628
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is finalizing its 2013 proposal to update the Liquid Chemical Categorization tables, aligning them with the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk and the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee circulars from December 2012 and 2013. This final rule corrects errors in our interim rule of August 16, 2013, and follows our supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking of October 22, 2015. The updated tables provide a list of liquid hazardous materials and liquefied and compressed gases approved for international and domestic maritime transportation, and indicate how each substance is categorized by its pollution potential, safe carriage requirements, chemical flammability, combustibility, and compatibility with other substances. This rule imposes no cost to chemical shippers and vessel owners.
Safety Zone for Fireworks Displays; Upper Potomac River, Washington Channel, DC
Document Number: 2020-07094
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-14
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Upper Potomac River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters of the Washington Channel adjacent to The Wharf DC, Washington, DC, for recurring fireworks displays from April 4, 2020, through December 31, 2020. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland- National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Regulated Navigation Area; Savannah River, GA
Document Number: 2020-06894
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-14
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is amending an existing regulated navigation area (RNA) on the Savannah River located between Fort Jackson, GA and the Savannah River Channel Entrance Sea Buoy. This rule removes inapplicable and/or outdated definitions, processes and requirements in the RNA following a change in capability, infrastructure and layout of the Southern Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility on the Savannah River.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Banana River, Indian Harbour Beach, FL
Document Number: 2020-07637
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-13
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is withdrawing its notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the Mathers Bridge across the Banana River, mile 0.5, at Indian Harbour Beach, FL. The bridge owner, Brevard County Public Works Department, proposed to change the bridge operating schedule to allow for scheduled openings in order to reduce traffic delays. After careful consideration of the comments from all parties, it was determined to be in the best interest of navigation to withdraw the NPRM.
Safety Zone; Lake of the Ozarks, Mile 1.5 on the Gravois Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Ozark, MO
Document Number: 2020-07631
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-10
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Lake of the Ozarks. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a fireworks display scheduled for June 6, 2020. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Safety Zone; Ohio River, Troy, IN
Document Number: 2020-07425
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-10
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker (MM) 731.0 to MM 734.0. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Troy, IN, during a wire-crossing event. Entry into, transiting through, or anchoring within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative.
Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2020 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology
Document Number: 2020-06968
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In accordance with the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is establishing new base pilotage rates for the 2020 shipping season. This final rule will adjust the pilotage rates to account for changes in district operating expenses, an increase in the number of pilots, and anticipated inflation. The Coast Guard estimates that this final rule will result in a 1 percent net increase in pilotage costs, compared to the 2019 season. In addition, the Coast Guard is clarifying the rules related to the working capital fund.
Special Local Regulation; USA Triathlon, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, WI
Document Number: 2020-07244
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the Milwaukee Harbor. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters within the Lake Shore State Park Lagoon during a triathlon swim event taking place from August 7, 2020 through August 9, 2020. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Document Number: 2020-06823
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard authorizes the Amtrak Railroad Bridge, mile 3.77, across the South Branch of the Chicago River, to be operated remotely and establish an intermediate opening position. The request was made by the bridge owner. This test deviation will test if the intermediate position improves vessel flow through the river. The bridge will continue to open on signal for commercial and recreational vessels.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Rainy River, Rainy Lake and Their Tributaries, Ranier, MN
Document Number: 2020-06822
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-08
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard authorizes the Canadian National Railroad Bridge, mile 85.0, across the Rainy River to operate remotely. The bridge owner made the request. This temporary deviation will test the remote operations with tenders onsite, and will not change the operating schedule of the bridge.
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone
Document Number: 2020-07048
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone located in federal regulations for a recurring marine event. 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 Buffalo.
Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2020 Teleconference
Document Number: 2020-07041
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (Committee) and its working groups will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents, medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels, medical examiner education, and medical research.
National Boating Safety Advisory Council; April 2020 Teleconference
Document Number: 2020-06964
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-03
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (Council) and its working groups will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to recreational boating safety. These meetings will be open to the public.
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; April 2020 Teleconference
Document Number: 2020-06924
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss Committee matters relating to the safety of operations and other matters affecting the offshore oil and gas industry.
Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile 23.8 to Mile 26.0, Pittsburgh, PA
Document Number: 2020-06450
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-02
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Monongahela River from mile 23.8 to mile 26.0. This action is necessary to protect persons, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with power line work across the river near Elrama Power Plant, Pittsburgh, PA, during an electrical conductor pull from March 23, 2020 through April 6, 2020. Entry of persons or vessels into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Upper Potomac River, National Harbor, MD
Document Number: 2020-06743
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-01
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish special local regulations for certain waters of the Upper Potomac River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters located at National Harbor, MD, during a swim event on June 20, 2020. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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