Category Archives: News

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL; Correction

The Coast Guard is correcting a temporary interim rule with request for comments that appeared in the Federal Register on August 7, 2024. The temporary interim rule temporarily modifies the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway, mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. The temporary interim rule had a typographical error in one of the amendatory instructions. This document corrects that error.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL; Correction

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0081

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: 1625-0081, Alternate Compliance Program; 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: 1625-0081

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0084

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: 1625-0084, Audit Reports under the International Safety Management Code; 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: 1625-0084

Special Local Regulation; Find Your Way Home Swim; Detroit River, Grosse Ile, MI

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for certain waters of the Detroit River, Grosse Ile, MI. This action is necessary to protect safety of life on navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and after the Find Your Way Home Swim. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Find Your Way Home Swim; Detroit River, Grosse Ile, MI

Policy Letter for the Application of Fishing Vessel Construction Requirements

The Coast Guard announces the availability, online and in the docket, of Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance Policy Letter 24-02, titled "Application of Fishing Vessel Construction Requirements." This policy letter communicates Coast Guard thinking as it relates to construction requirements for commercial fishing vessels.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Policy Letter for the Application of Fishing Vessel Construction Requirements

Special Local Regulations; Marine Event on the Willamette River, Portland, OR

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Portland Dragon Boat Races from September 7 through 8, 2024 to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Thirteenth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Portland, OR. During the enforcement periods, entry of vessels or persons into the regulated area is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River or the Patrol Commander. Vessels permitted to transit the area must comply with the lawful directions from the Patrol Commander or any official patrol vessel.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulations; Marine Event on the Willamette River, Portland, OR

Safety and Security Zones: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth Massachusetts

The Coast Guard is proposing to disestablish the existing security zone for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Since the implementation of the regulation, the facility has permanently ceased power operations making the provisions of the security zone no longer applicable. The waterfront facility's security zone will be removed from all charts, publications, and other navigational references. All related private aids to navigational marking the boundaries of the security zone will also be removed. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety and Security Zones: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth Massachusetts

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0030

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: 1625-0030, Oil and Hazardous Materials Transfer Materials; 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: 1625-0030

National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill nineteen (19) vacancies on the National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard on matters relating to maritime collisions, rammings, and groundings; Inland Rules of the Road; International Rules of the Road; navigation regulations and equipment; routing measures; marine information; and aids to navigation systems. Individuals currently holding these appointments will need to re-apply if they wish to continue as Committee members.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies