⚓Coast 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 More⛴️FM Commission Revokes Exemptions for Controlled Carriers
The Federal Maritime Commission ("Commission") is revoking certain exemptions that allow for rates, charges, classifications, rules or regulations to become effective with less than thirty (30) days' notice. These exemptions have been granted to some controlled carriers. This revocation will apply to exemptions that were granted to entities that have since been removed from the Commission's list of controlled carriers. Exemptions that have been granted to controlled carriers that remain on this list will continue to be valid but may be reviewed in the future. No comments were received from the notice of intent to revoke, and no changes have been made in this final notice. Commission Orders to the individual carriers whose exemptions are revoked are available in the Commission's electronic Reading Room at https://www2.fmc.gov/readingroom/ under Docket Numbers 25-17 through 25-23.
Learn More📦Impact of New Postal Service Negotiated Agreements on Businesses
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More⚓Information Collection Request for Hazardous Materials Handling
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: 1625-0005, Application and Permit to Handle Hazardous Materials; 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📦Changes to USPS Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Service Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More⚓Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Reporting Requirements for Barges
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: 1625-0105, Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Coast Guard Heartland District and the Illinois Waterway, Coast Guard Great Lakes District; 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🌊Notice of Terminal Operator Sustainability Working Agreement Filed
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the Terminal Operator Sustainability Cooperative Working Agreement, facilitating discussions on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan 2030 and environmental sustainability initiatives. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the agreement.
Learn More📦New Postal Products Regulatory Notice and Comment Invitation
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements and Regulatory Implications
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice regarding the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. The notice invites interested parties to submit comments and provides details about the involved agreements and their proposed effective dates, exemplifying significant developments in maritime operations.
Learn More📦Postal Service Announces New Negotiated Service Agreements for Businesses
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
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