Coast Guard May 23, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Thames River, Groton, CT. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters in the vicinity of Fort Trumbull. New London, CT to the south of the Pfizer Pier in Groton, CT during installation of submerged cable and the removal and replacement of a floating drydock. When enforced, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized Captain of the Port Long Island Sound.

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a fireworks display at "The Wharf DC," in Washington, DC, on June 29, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulations identify the precise location. During the enforcement period, vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone unless authorized to do so by the COTP or his representative, and vessels in the vicinity must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

The Coast Guard will enforce a Safety Zone for the Clayton Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Fireworks on July 3, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Fireworks will be fired from a barge at 44[deg]14'54" N by 76[deg]05'26" W the Saint Lawernce River. Our regulation for marine events within the Ninth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Clayton, NY. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.