The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters near Baltimore, Maryland to protect the public and vessels from potential hazards created by a pollution incident in the Patapsco River. Additionally, the safety zone is needed to ensure a safe working environment for the first responders and to prevent the spread of pollution by 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 or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore, MD

The Coast Guard is establishing four security zones for certain navigable waters on the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers to prevent waterside threats for persons under the protection of the United States Secret Service (USSS). These security zones will be enforced intermittently and when persons under USSS protection are in the area. This rule prohibits vessels and people from entering or remaining in the zones unless specifically exempt under the provisions of this rule or granted specific permission from the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh. The regulation will enhance the safety and security of persons and property, while minimizing, to the extent possible, the impact on commerce and legitimate waterway use.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Security Zone; Monongahela River Mile Markers 0-43.5, Allegheny River Mile Markers 0-14.5, and Ohio River Mile Markers 0-28.5 and 89-93, Pittsburgh, PA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of Commencement Bay, Washington. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a marine event involving a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Puget Sound.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Commencement Bay, Washington

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of Lake Washington, Washington to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards posed by low-flying aircraft during the First World Flight Centennial Celebration. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Puget Sound.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Lake Washington, Washington

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: 1625-0077, Security Plans for Ports, Vessels, Facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf Facilities and Other Security-Related Requirements; 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 1625-0077

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Cumberland River near Broadway Riverfront Park, Nashville, TN. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the fireworks displays occurring on both September 25 and 27, 2024, between Mile Markers (MM) 190.5 and 191.5. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone, Cumberland River, Nashville, TN

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for a portion of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Harbor, Thimble Shoal Channel, and the Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, VA. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the M/V Dali as it departs Norfolk, Va. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; M/V DALI Transit of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk Harbor, Thimble Shoal Channel and Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Allegheny River on September 28, 2024, at mile marker 0.5 to mile marker 0.75 from 8 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a drone display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Pittsburgh, or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.5 to 0.75, Pittsburgh, PA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters from mile marker 45 to mile marker 47 of the Port Allen Route, Iberville, LA. The safety zone is needed to protect Grosse Tete bridge repairs and ferry operations for crossing school students during morning and afternoon commutes as a result of the Grosse Tete bridge closure. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New Orleans.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Grosse Tete, Iberville LA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River, from Mile Markers 606.5-609.6. The safety zone is needed to ensure the safety of spectators during the Fall Break Blast firework display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Ohio Valley.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Ohio River, New Albany, IN