In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, 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: 1625-0120, U.S. Coast Guard Non-Appropriated Fund Employment Application; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0120

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Patapsco River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters in Baltimore, MD from potential hazards during a fireworks display to commemorate the New Years Eve. 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; New Years Eve Fireworks on the Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Lake Erie within a 750-yard radius of the Avon Lake Power Plant (located at position 41[deg]30'15" N 082[deg]03'14" W). The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by demolition activities at the Avon Lake Power Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Avon Lake, OH

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the navigable waters of the Suisun Bay, off Concord, CA, in support of explosive handling operations at Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) on December 12, 2024, through December 19, 2024. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential explosions within the explosive arc. The safety zone is open to all persons and vessels for transitory use, but vessel operators desiring to anchor within the safety zone must obtain the permission of the Captain of the Port (COTP) San Francisco or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Concord, CA

The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule to update regulations that reflect the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center's processes and capabilities, as well as align regulations with statutory reporting timelines. The processes noted pertain to electronic file submissions, requirements for submission of original build evidence, and return of existing Certificates of Documentation (CODs). In addition, the time period related to reporting changes to COD information is updated to align with statute.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Updated Document Submission Process for Compliance With Electronic Records Mandate

The Coast Guard is extending the temporary safety zones for waters of Port Arthur Canal adjacent to Golden Pass Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Sabine Pass, TX. These safety zones will continue to be temporarily activated during high pressure testing of the piping systems to protect persons and vessels on these navigable waters from potential blast and fragmentation hazards associated with high pressure piping testing. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone, Port Arthur Canal, Sabine, Pass, TX

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, 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: 1625-0078, Credentialing and Manning Requirements for Officers of Towing Vessels; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0078

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 364.4 to mile marker 365.5. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by waterborne fireworks display with a fallout zone of approximately 350 feet around the barge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lower Mississippi River.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone, Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Santa Barbara Harbor. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Queensway Bay. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Queensway Bay, Long Beach, CA