âCoast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone in Patapsco River
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain waters of the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, MD within 2,000 yards around position latitude 39[deg]12.40' N, longitude 076[deg]31.00 W. The Coast Guard is establishing this safety zone to protect personnel and vessels from possible grounding or allision with a submerged hatch cover from the M/V W SAPPHIRE. Additionally, the safety zone is needed to ensure a safe working environment for the first responders and dive teams from passing traffic. This rule will prohibit persons or vessels from entering this zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (NCR) or a designated representative.
Learn MoreðTemporary Safety Zone Regulation for Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, MD
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MD within 500 yards of the M/V W SAPPHIRE in position 39[deg]01.40' N, 76[deg]22.1' W. The Coast Guard is establishing this safety zone to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during multi-agency firefighting and salvage operations. Additionally, the safety zone is needed to ensure a safe working environment for the first responders and dive teams from passing traffic. This rule will prohibit persons or vessels from entering this zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (NCR) or a designated representative.
Learn MoreðNew Temporary Safety Zone Near Cyril E. King Airport Implementation
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters west of the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the proximity of the low flying aircrafts to vessels in the vicinity of the waters off the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, USVI. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Juan.
Learn MoreâTemporary Safety Zone Established for Maumee River, Toledo, OH
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Maumee River within a 150-yard radius of Toledo Country Club in Toledo, OH. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP).
Learn Moreð¬Updated Mailing Address for CBP Office of Finance and Revenue Division
This final rule amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to update the address of the Office of Finance, Revenue Division. Additionally, this final rule amends the CBP regulations to reflect the restructuring of the Office of Finance, Revenue Division. All correspondence directed to the CBP Office of Finance, Revenue Division, should be sent to the new address.
Learn MoreðTemporary Local Regulation for Casco Bay Offshore Concert
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for the navigable waters of Casco Bay, in the vicinity of Cow Island, ME, to support an offshore concert with spectator vessels. This regulation is needed to ensure the safety of spectators and mariners from risks associated with a large gathering on the water. The regulation will temporarily establish a spectator area and a safe access lane for transit and emergency response while also prohibiting swimming and creating a speed restriction/no wake zone.
Learn Moreð€Temporary Safety Zone Regulations at Sand Key Beach, Clearwater, FL
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Sand Key Beach, during the Clearwater AquaX Grand Prix event. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Clearwater, FL, during a high-speed jet ski race. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg or a designated representative.
Learn Moreð¢New Security Zone Established at Electric Boat Shipyard in RI
The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone in the waters adjacent to the General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation Quonset Point facility in Narragansett Bay, North Kingstown, RI. This is necessary to protect the facility, material, and adjacent areas from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents or incidents of a similar nature. This rulemaking prohibits all persons and vessels from operating within the prescribed security zone without prior authorization by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England or designated representative.
Learn Moreð€Regulated Navigation Area Established in Ludington Harbor, MI
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area to control vessel movement for certain waters of Lake Michigan, the Ludington Harbor Channel, and Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington, MI. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life, environment, and property on these navigable waters due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion.
Learn MoreðProposed Safety Zone on Ohio River
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone from mile marker (MM) 469.7 to 471.0 on the Ohio River, from October 9, 2025, through October 12, 2025. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Cincinnati, Ohio, during the daily fireworks display from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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