âš“Temporary Safety Zone Established in Bridgeport Harbor
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Bridgeport Harbor in the vicinity of the Bridgeport Harbor Station power plant demolition project site. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by using explosives for the demolition process of three coal-fired power plant boilers. When enforced, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Long, Island Sound or a designated representative.
Learn Moređź”’VA Final Rule on Privacy Act Exemptions for Law Enforcement Evaluations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with one technical change, a proposed rule to amend its regulations governing the confidentiality and release of VA records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. This rulemaking exempts portions of the new "Law Enforcement Officer Evaluations (LEO Evals)--VA" (216VA10) system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 to prevent compromising the objectivity and fairness of the testing and evaluation process.
Learn More🚢Temporary Safety Zone Established in Chesapeake Bay, MD
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay within 500 yards of the M/V W- SAPPHIRE. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the presence of explosive cargo on board the vessel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (NCR) (COTP), or a designated representative.
Learn More🚤Proposed Safety Zone Regulation for Port Miami by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Main Shipping Channel, offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL, in connection with the E1 World Championship high- speed electric powerboat races. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Port Miami, Miami, FL, and to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the race. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Miami or a designated representative.
Learn More🌊Temporary Safety Zone Regulation for Wrightsville Beach, NC
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Atlantic Ocean near the Wrightsville Beach, NC waterfront. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during an air show, consisting of civilian and military aircraft flyovers, on October 02, 2025. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina or a designated representative.
Learn More🌊Proposed Safety Zone on Ohio River
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for the Ohio River, from mile marker 2 to mile marker 3. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during an operation to install aerial transverse wirelines. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn Moreâš“Temporary Safety Zone Established in San Pedro Bay, Long Beach
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of Port of Long Beach Berth G232, and within a 500-yard radius of all first-responder vessels involved in response operations. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards from unsecured shipping containers present in the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles--Long Beach.
Learn More🚢New Navigation Regulations for Illinois River by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area for certain waters of the Illinois River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of human health and the environment on these navigable waters near Naplate, IL due to an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Alternative Site. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from anchoring or pushing their vessels onto the bank of the river in the regulated navigation area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative, or in the event of an emergency.
Learn More⛵Temporary Safety Zone Established for Naval Salvage Operation in Guam
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Apra Harbor, Guam and adjacent Philippine Sea. The moving safety zone will include all navigable waters within 100 yards of the USNS SALVOR and M/V VOYAGER during Dead Ship Tow operations. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the salvage, towing, and disposal of an abandoned, derelict vessel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Guam.
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.
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