The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone offshore of Huntington Beach, CA, in support of the Pacific Airshow. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the airshow and to protect the high concentration of spectators attending the event. This regulation prohibits vessels from entering into, transiting through, or remaining within the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles–Long Beach (COTP), or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Pacific Ocean, Huntington Beach, CA

The Coast Guard is requesting input from the public to better understand the operations of multi-service vessels (MSVs), specifically regarding the use of vessels of opportunity (VOOs). Public feedback will help to assess the current state of MSVs and VOOs in support of the marine transportation system and oil spill response activities.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Request for Information on Multi-Service Vessels and Vessels of Opportunity

The Coast Guard is updating its regulations to reflect the renaming of the Coast Guard districts from numerical to geographic designations.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Renaming of U.S. Coast Guard Districts

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Maumee River within a 150-yard radius of the Toledo Country Club in Toledo, OH. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit (COTP).
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Maumee River, Toledo OH

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Upper Bay in New York Harbor in the vicinity of Ellis Island and Liberty Island, NJ. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by law enforcement vessels operating at high speed while participating in a security training exercise occurring in this area. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New York.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; New York Harbor, Upper Bay, Jersey City, NJ

The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the operating schedule that governs the SR 401 Drawbridges across the Canaveral Barge Canal, mile 5.5, at Port Canaveral, FL. This action is necessary to allow the bridge owner to complete the rehabilitation of the bridges. We invite your comments on this temporary interim rule.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Canaveral Barge Canal, Port Canaveral, FL

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for all navigable waters within 350 yards of the right descending Bank (RDB) of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile Marker (MM) 96.8 to MM 97.5, Above Head of Passes (AHP), New Orleans, LA. This security zone is necessary to provide security and protection for events taking place on or adjacent to the LMR for Gretna Heritage Festival. No person or vessel may enter this security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, New Orleans (COTP) or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 96.8 to 97.5 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA-Gretna Heritage Festival

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: 1625-0057, Small Passenger Vessels; with 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.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0057

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.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport, CT

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.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, MD