âš“Proposed Security Zone at Seaport Manatee
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent security zone in the vicinity of Seaport Manatee facilities and ship berths. This action is necessary to enhance safety and protect vessels, facilities, and infrastructure from potential threats. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. This proposed rulemaking would allow for controlled access of authorized vessels and facility personnel within the security zone only.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone in Lake Michigan
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, WI. This rule is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated during a high-speed boat race. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone Established for Port Huron Float Down
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the St. Clair River in the vicinity of Port Huron, MI. This zone is intended to restrict and control movement of vessels in a portion of the St. Clair River. Though this is an unsanctioned, non-permitted marine event, this zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a float down event near Port Huron, MI.
Learn More🚤Coast Guard Enforces Special Local Regulations for Women Swimmin' Event
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Women Swimmin' for Hospicare on August 9, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Ithaca, New York. 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 Moreâš“New Anchorage Regulations for Neches River in Port Arthur, TX
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish an anchorage ground on the Neches River near Port Arthur, TX. This action is necessary to accommodate increased vessel traffic volume, improve navigational safety for vessels transiting the Sabine-Neches Waterway and provide for the overall safe and efficient flow of vessel traffic and commerce. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🚢Coast Guard Enforces Safety Zone Regulation at Lakeshore State Park
The Coast Guard will enforce the Safety Zone, Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI on a portion of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI. This action is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by multiple triathlon swimming events. During the enforcement period listed below, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.
Learn More🌉Coast Guard Removes Drawbridge Operation Regulation for VA
The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the Dominion Boulevard (US17) Bridge, mile 8.8 across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA. The Dominion Boulevard (US17) Drawbridge has been removed in its entirety and replaced with a high-level fixed bridge as of October 20, 2016. The operating regulation for the bridge is no longer applicable or necessary and will be removed from the CFR.
Learn More🚤Coast Guard Enforces Safety Zone for Sylvan Beach Ski Show
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Ski Show Sylvan Beach on August 10, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Sylvan Beach, 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.
Learn More🎇Safety Zone Enforcement for Seafair Air Show in Seattle, WA
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington for the annual Seafair Air Show Performance from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., each day from July 31, 2025, through August 3, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. The regulation for this safety zone identifies the regulated area for this event on Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. During enforcement periods no person or vessel may enter or remain within the safety zone, except those authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Puget Sound (COTP) or their designated representative(s). Vessels and persons granted authorization to enter the safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP or their designated representative(s).
Learn Moreâš“Proposed Security Zone Regulation by Coast Guard for San Juan, PR
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise the Base San Juan security zone in San Juan Puerto Rico. This action is needed for national security reasons to protect the public and the Coast Guard base from potential subversive acts. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the security zone extending 120 yards seaward from the water's edge of the Coast Guard Base San Juan unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector San Juan or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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