Proposed Rule
15 May 2025
maritime safety, safety zones, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, harbors, coast guard, security measures, rocket launches, marine safety, navigation (water), waterways, texas, regulatory compliance
🚀Establishment of Safety Zones for Rocket Launches in Gulf of America
The Coast Guard proposes to establish two permanent safety zones to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by commercial spaceflight activities. The proposed permanent safety zones are located in navigable waters of South Bay, TX and in navigable waters of the Gulf of America. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zones during scheduled launches, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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