🌊Proposed Safety Zone on Ohio River
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for the Ohio River, from mile marker 2 to mile marker 3. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during an operation to install aerial transverse wirelines. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn Moreâš“Corrections to Regulated Navigation Areas in CFR Part 165
The Department of Homeland Security has published necessary corrections to regulatory navigation areas under Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The changes involve the redesignation of certain sections in the Fourteenth Coast Guard District regulations, ensuring proper alignment in the documentation.
Learn More🚤Proposed Special Local Regulation for Clinch River in Oak Ridge, TN
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a special local regulation for certain waters of the Clinch River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Oak Ridge, TN, during a regatta from December 12 through December 13, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Regulation for Tennessee River Rowing Event
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for certain waters of the Tennessee River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Florence, AL, during a rowing event on September 27, 2025. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Learn Moreâš“Temporary Safety Zone Established in San Pedro Bay, Long Beach
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of Port of Long Beach Berth G232, and within a 500-yard radius of all first-responder vessels involved in response operations. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards from unsecured shipping containers present in the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles--Long Beach.
Learn More⛵Enforcement of Local Regulations for Ironman Triathlon in Savannah
The Captain of the Port Savannah, Georgia (COTP) will enforce a special local regulation for the Ironman Triathlon on September 28, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Augusta, GA. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.
Learn More🚢New Navigation Regulations for Illinois River by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area for certain waters of the Illinois River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of human health and the environment on these navigable waters near Naplate, IL due to an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Alternative Site. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from anchoring or pushing their vessels onto the bank of the river in the regulated navigation area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative, or in the event of an emergency.
Learn More🚤Coast Guard Proposes Special Local Regulation for Ohio River
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation on the Ohio River between mile marker (MM) 466 to 475, and on the Licking River between MM 0.0 to 0.3. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Cincinnati, OH during America's River Roots event from October 8, 2025, through October 13, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⛵Temporary Safety Zone Established for Naval Salvage Operation in Guam
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Apra Harbor, Guam and adjacent Philippine Sea. The moving safety zone will include all navigable waters within 100 yards of the USNS SALVOR and M/V VOYAGER during Dead Ship Tow operations. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the salvage, towing, and disposal of an abandoned, derelict vessel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Guam.
Learn More🌉New Drawbridge Operating Schedule for Stuart, Florida Released
The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW), mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. This 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.
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