Coast Guard June 16, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation in Los Angeles Harbor during the Sail Grand Prix Race event from July 21, 2023, through July 23, 2023. This proposed rulemaking is necessary to ensure the safety of race participants, participant vessels, spectators, and mariners transiting the area from the dangers associated with high-speed sailing activities during the event. This proposed regulation will prohibit vessels and persons not participating in the race event from entering the dedicated race area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Essence Festival fireworks display located on the navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River between mile marker (MM) 94.5 and MM 95.5. Our regulation for Safety Zones; Lower Mississippi River, mile markers 94 to 97 above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA, in 33 CFR 165.845, identifies the regulated area for this event. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waterways during this event. During the enforcement periods, as reflected in Sec. 165.845(c), entry into this safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.