The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races on the Back River, VA, on September 15, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Coast Guard regulations for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identify the regulated area for this event in Poquoson, VA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of the Port (COTP).
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races; Back River, Poquoson, VA

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the Seddon Channel. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, during a marine event on November 9, 2024. This proposed rulemaking would establish a special local regulation with the following regulated areas: an event area where all non-participant persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg (COTP) or a designated representative; a spectator area where vessels will be directed to anchor while the event is taking place; and an enforcement area where designated representatives may control vessel traffic as determined by the prevailing conditions. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Seddon Channel, Tampa, FL

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for navigable waters within the Galveston Ship Channel. The special local regulation is needed to safely align and navigate vessels for the Texian Navy Day Parade. Entry of non-participants into the pre-staging and parade transit zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP). Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Galveston Channel, Galveston, TX

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Chesapeake Bay adjacent to the William P. Lane Bridge, Annapolis MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a paddleboat race on September 15, 2024. This action will prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Paddleboat Race, Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD

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: 1625-0113, Crewmember Identification Documents; 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: 1625-0113

The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation on the waters of San Diego Bay, CA, during the Swim for Special Operations Forces on September 14, 2024. This special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, sponsor vessels of the 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-Swim for Special Operations Forces

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix race from September 13 through 15, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg identifies the regulated area for this event in Gulf of Mexico, in the vicinity of Lido Beach, FL. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix; Gulf of Mexico

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: 1625-0073, Alteration of Unreasonable Obstructive Bridges; 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 1625-0073

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: 1625-0089, National Recreational Boating Safety Survey; reinstatement 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: 1625-0089

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: 1625-0128, Prospect Questionnaire, Chat Now Questionnaire, and the Officer Program Application; 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: 1625-0128