🎇New Safety Zone Regulation for Laguna Madre Fireworks in 2025
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters in the Laguna Madre. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a series of fireworks displays launched from a barge in the Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, Texas. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi or a designated representative.
Learn More🚢MARAD Rescinds Outdated Shipping Priority Regulations
MARAD is rescinding four obsolete parts in its regulations pertaining to procedures for assigning priority use of commercial shipping services and port facilities, vessel allocation services, and port utilization under Title I of the Defense Production Act (DFA) of 1950. On October 1, 2012, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) established the Department's Transportation Priorities and Allocation System (TPAS) in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 33, which replaces the subject regulations in 46 CFR parts 340 and 345-347 regarding priority use and allocation of shipping services, restrictions on port utilization transfer or changes, the standard form of service agreements for ports, and the standard form of marine terminal contracts. Rescinding these regulations will improve clarity with respect to the implementation and administration of TPAS and recognize the centralization of TPAS within DOT its administration by OST.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone Regulations for Lake Erie Fireworks
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 450 feet radius of the Solstice Steps in Lakewood, OH on Lake Erie on July 4, 2025 for the Lakewood Independence Day fireworks. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel and vessels from potential hazards created by the firework show. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
Learn More🚤Milwaukee Air and Water Show Safety Zone Regulation and Business Implications
The Coast Guard is amending a published safety zone for certain waters of Lake Michigan encompassing the Milwaukee Air and Water Show to include an additional day. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters in the vicinity of McKinley Park and Bradford Beach, during this recurring event on the third weekend in July. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative.
Learn More🚤Special Local Regulation for Elizabeth River Boat Race Safety
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, VA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a high-speed boat race. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or a designated representative.
Learn More🎆Temporary Safety Zone Established on Monongahela River
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Monongahela River from mile marker 68 to mile marker 68.5 in Rices Landing, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the Rices Landing Fireworks Display, for the activities planned on July 4, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the half-mile regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone Regulation on Ohio River from Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker 31 to mile marker 32 in Industry, PA. We must establish this safety zone because of continuing lock and dam demolition. This regulation will prohibit entry of vessels or persons into the safety zone to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during demolition activities planned from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone Regulation for Wisconsin River Air Show
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Wisconsin River, in Wausau, WI. This rule is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated during aircraft participating in the Wings Over Wausau Air Show. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
Learn More🚤Special Local Regulation for Oak Harbor Bay Hydroplane Races
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a special local regulation for navigable waters within Oak Harbor Bay, Oak Harbor, WA. The regulated area shall be closed immediately prior to, during and immediately after the annual event to all persons and vessels not participating in the event and authorized by the event sponsor. Due to the potential safety hazards associated with hydroplane races, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Puget Sound (COTP) or designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🌊Proposed Regulation for Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction 2025
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary Special Local Regulation on the waters around Assateague, Chincoteague, and Wallops Islands. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the week of the 100th Annual Pony Roundup, Swim & Auction. All non-participants would be prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area without permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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