🌉Coast Guard Temporarily Modifies Drawbridge Operation Regulations
The Coast Guard is temporarily modifying the operating schedule that governs the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Railroad Bridge, across the Miami River, North Fork, mile 5.3, at Miami, FL. This action is necessary to allow for construction of an adjacent railroad bridge. The proximity and construction method prevents the bridge from opening to marine traffic. Until the construction is complete the bridge must remain in the closed position.
Learn More🌉Changes to Drawbridge Operations Affecting Businesses in Osprey, FL
The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the Blackburn Point Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GICW), mile 63.1, at Osprey, FL. The Case Key Association has requested the Coast Guard consider changing the operating schedule to reduce drawbridge openings during the weekday peak traffic periods to assist with alleviating roadway congestion.
Learn More🚤Proposed Regulation on San Diego Marine Events by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is proposing to update and amend its special local regulations for recurring marine events in the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone. This rulemaking proposes changes to accurately reflect the dates of existing recurring marine events in the Sector San Diego area of responsibility (AOR).
Learn More🚤Temporary Security Zone Established for Cooper River Bridge Run
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters of the Cooper River, in the vicinity of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, near Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This action is necessary to provide for the security and protection of life of participants and spectators during the Cooper River Bridge Run. Entry of vessels or persons into the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative.
Learn More⛵Special Local Regulations for Charleston Race Week, 2025
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Charleston Race Week from April 9, 2025, through April 13, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Charleston, SC. 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 Charleston (COTP) or a designated representative.
Learn More🎆Coast Guard Safety Zone Enforcement for Bath Creek Fireworks
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Greater Bath Foundation Fireworks Display, Bath Creek, Bath, NC on June 28, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Bath, NC. 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.
Learn More🎆Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone for Fireworks
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the San Francisco Bay, off of Pier 15, in San Francisco, CA in support of fireworks displays on March 22, 2025, March 29, 2025, April 19, 2025, April 26, 2025, and May 3, 2025. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port, Sector San Francisco or a designated representative.
Learn More🌉Coast Guard Regulation on Hackensack River Drawbridge Operations
The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that governs the Amtrak Portal Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 5.0, at Little Snake Hill, New Jersey. This action is necessary to facilitate the construction of the new replacement Portal Bridge North, as designed by Amtrak as the owner of the bridge, adjacent to the current Amtrak Portal Bridge. This final rulemaking limits the extent of the opening of the Amtrak Portal Bridge in the horizontal position to prevent the swing span from striking the new Portal Bridge North during construction.
Learn More🚤New Marine Event Regulations for Back River, Baltimore, MD
On July 9, 2024, the Coast Guard updated its special local regulations for the Fifth District. Due to an error, however, we were unable to add an event. This correcting amendment adds the Tiki Lee's Shootout on the River High Speed Power Boat Event and Air Show.
Learn More🌉Proposed Drawbridge Regulations in Stuart, Florida Affect Business Operations
The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW), mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. This proposed rule will allow the drawbridge to operate on a more predictable and reliable schedule to meet the needs of competing modes of transportation. This action is necessary due to a significant increase in railway activity. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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