🚤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⚓Coast Guard's Information Collection Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0001, Report of Marine Casualty & Chemical Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Learn More🌊Temporary Safety Zone Regulation for Black River Bay Announced
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Black River Bay in Sackets Harbor, NY listed below. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by an Army HELOCAST Exercise where personnel will be jumping from a helicopter into the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Eastern Great Lakes.
Learn More🚢Proposed Safety Zone for Beltway 8 Bridge Construction in Houston
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Houston Ship Channel around the Beltway 8 Bridge (Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge), during bridge construction and demolition activities. The temporary safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by constructing a new bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston- Galveston. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⛴️New Local Safety Regulation for Galveston Boat Parade by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for the safety of life on certain waters of the Galveston Channel in Galveston County, TX. These regulations will be enforced during a boat parade which will be held annually, on the third Saturday in September. This proposed rulemaking prohibits entry of non-participants into the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP) or designated representative.
Learn More⚓Proposed Updates to Duluth's Safety Zones by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise existing regulations for recurring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone. The proposed amendments would update the table of annually recurring marine events, add definitions, and clarify how and when the COTP may enforce listed zones. These changes are intended to improve the timeliness and clarity of public notification, enhance mariner situational awareness, and promote the safety of life on the navigable waters of the western Great Lakes during recurring near-shore events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🚢Special Local Regulations for Marine Events in St. Petersburg
The Coast Guard is revising its existing special local regulations by adding a new recurring event to an existing table. The Coast Guard is expanding a regulated area for one event and updating the dates of existing events in the Coast Guard Southeast District Sector St. Petersburg.
Learn More🚤Proposed Temporary Safety Zones in Patapsco River Affecting Businesses
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish two temporary safety zones for certain waters of the Patapsco River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters at the Francis Scott Key Bridge during demolition and construction operations. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🌊Coast Guard Establishes Safety Zone for Swim Across the Bay Event
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain waters of St. Louis Bay. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Bay St. Louis, MS, during the annual Swim Across the Bay event. This rulemaking will prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Mobile or a designated representative.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone Established on Ohio River, Owensboro, KY
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, between mile markers (MM) 756.0-757.0. The safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Owensboro, KY, during the Owensboro Riverfront Fireworks on September 14, 2025.
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