Coast Guard October 17, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard announces that the Chief of the Prevention Division, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a certificate of alternative compliance from the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), for the PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC. HULL NO. 038, O.N. 1321554. We are issuing this notice because its publication is required by statute. Due to the construction and placement of the fore masthead light and aft masthead light arrangements, PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC. HULL NO. 038, O.N. 1321554, cannot fully comply with the light, shape, or sound signal provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the vessel's design and construction. This notification of issuance of a certificate of alternative compliance promotes the Coast Guard's marine safety mission.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Potomac River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment on these navigable waters near Washington, DC, on October 22, 2022, (no rain date) from potential hazards during a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.