Rule 3 Jul 2025 regulation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, vessel operations, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), safety zone, potomac river, fireworks, event management

🎆Temporary Safety Zone for Fireworks Display on Potomac River

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Potomac River. The action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Fairview Beach, Virginia during a fireworks display on July 12, 2025. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.

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Rule 10 Jun 2025 washington dc, maritime, coast guard, security zone, potomac river, anacostia river

🚢New Coast Guard Security Zone in Potomac and Anacostia Rivers

The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone along the Potomac River and Anacostia River, and adjacent waters at Washington, DC, for activities associated with the Army's 250th Anniversary celebration. This action, which updates the enforcement period, is necessary to protect government officials, mitigate potential terrorist acts and incidents, and enhance public and maritime safety and security immediately before, during, and after this activity. During the enforcement period, entry into or remaining within the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative.

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Rule 13 Feb 2025 compliance, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), safety zone, potomac river, maritime regulations, district of columbia

🚢Temporary Safety Zone Established by Coast Guard on Potomac River

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters between the 14th Street Bridge to the north and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to the south. The safety zone is needed to protect the public and vessels from potential hazards created by an aircraft collision on the Potomac River. 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.

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Regulatory Notification 7 Jan 2025 regulations, coast guard, security zone, potomac river, presidential inauguration, anacostia river

🛡️Coast Guard Enforces Security Zone for Presidential Inauguration

The Coast Guard will enforce a security zone along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and adjacent waters at Washington, DC to protect government officials, mitigate potential terrorist acts, and enhance public and maritime safety and security in the days leading up to and after the 60th Presidential Inauguration. During the enforcement period, entry into or remaining within the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative.

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