Category Archives: News

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: REGENT Craft, Inc.

The Coast Guard is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with REGENT Craft, Inc. (REGENT) to evaluate advancements in Wing-In-Ground (WIG) maritime aircraft for applicability to USCG missions. REGENT's sea gliders are representative of that technology. While the Coast Guard is currently considering partnering with REGENT, we are soliciting public comment on the possible nature of and participation of other parties in the proposed CRADA. In addition, the Coast Guard also invites other potential non-Federal participants, who have the interest and capability to bring similar contributions to this type of research, to consider submitting proposals for consideration in similar CRADAs.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: REGENT Craft, Inc.

Safety Zones; Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Update

The Coast Guard is amending and updating its safety zone regulations for annual events that take place in the Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley area of responsibility (AOR). This action is necessary to update the current list of recurring safety zones with revisions, additional events, and removal of events that no longer take place in the Sector Ohio Valley. When these safety zones are enforced, certain restrictions are placed on marine traffic in specified areas.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zones; Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Update

Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation

The Coast Guard's Mariner Credentialing Program issues merchant mariner credentials and medical certificates, approves training courses and programs, and approves other qualifications such as a Qualified Assessor and a Designated Examiner. Under this rulemaking, the Coast Guard proposes to allow for the electronic submission of information required for credentialing to allow for the future implementation of a new information technology system to support the mariner credentialing process. The Coast Guard also proposes to require the electronic payment of mandatory fees for merchant mariner credentials through Pay.Gov, to remove the requirement for prospective mariners to take an oath before an authorized official, and to change the requirements for the Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Mariners. Finally, the Coast Guard proposes technical amendments to update addresses and websites, to remove antiquated terminology, and to amend language to use gender-neutral terms.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation

Special Local Regulation; Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for San Diego Crew Classic that will be held in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the event. This rule would prohibit spectators from anchoring, blocking, loitering, or transiting through the event area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Diego or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District-San Diego Crew Classic

The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation on the waters of Mission Bay, San Diego, California during the San Diego Crew Classic. This special local regulation will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024. This special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, sponsor vessels of the rowing event, and general users of the waterway. During the enforcement period, persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, or anchoring within this regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District-San Diego Crew Classic

Safety Zone; Reoccurring Firework Displays Near Convention Center on the Mobile River, Mobile, AL

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone for reoccurring firework displays on the Mobile River in the vicinity of the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, AL. The safety zone would be enforced only during the firework displays. Establishment of this safety zone is necessary to protect waterway users and vessels from potential hazards associated with these firework displays. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit entry into the safety zone during the firework displays unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Mobile (COTP), or a COTP designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Reoccurring Firework Displays Near Convention Center on the Mobile River, Mobile, AL

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0025

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: 1625-0025, Carriage of Bulk Solids Requiring Special Handling; 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.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0025

Safety Zone; Inner Harbor, Baltimore MD

The Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, MD, where Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2024 will take place from June 12 to 18, 2024. The safety zone would protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during multi-agency helicopter rescue demonstration. It would be enforced thirty minutes prior to a demonstration and lifted at its conclusion. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region, or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Inner Harbor, Baltimore MD

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0109

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: 1625-0109, Drawbridge Operation Regulations; 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.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0109

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0007

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: 1625-0007, Characteristics of Liquid Chemicals Proposed for Bulk Water Movement; 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.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0007