Coast Guard June 20, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard announces the availability of, and seeks comments on, the recertification of the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) for September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), the Coast Guard may certify on an annual basis the CIRCAC. This advisory group monitors the activities of terminal facilities and crude oil tankers under the Cook Inlet program established by the statute. The Coast Guard may certify an alternative voluntary advisory group in lieu of the CIRCAC. The current certification for the CIRCAC will expire August 31, 2023.

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, in the vicinity of Lido Beach, Florida, during the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix. Our regulation for marine events within the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg identifies the regulated area for this event in Gulf of Mexico, in the vicinity of Lido Beach, Florida. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative.