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The Coast Guard established a temporary safety zone on the waters surrounding downtown Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl LV celebrations. This safety zone, effective from January 29 to February 7, 2021, is designed to protect the public and event staff from potential hazards caused by vessel traffic. Vessels must transit the area at a steady speed and cannot slow, stop, or anchor without special permission or in case of emergencies. The regulation aims to ensure safety without significantly impacting local vessel operations.

The President of the United States has decided to continue the national emergency regarding the global illicit drug trade for another year. This decision stems from the ongoing threat posed by the trafficking of drugs like fentanyl, which is linked to a high number of deaths and non-fatal overdoses. Drug trafficking organizations continue to endanger national security and public safety. The continuation of the national emergency initiated by Executive Order 14059 in December 2021 will be in effect until December 2024.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a delay in the effective date of a rule aimed at improving child restraint and anchorage systems in vehicles. Originally scheduled to take effect on January 7, 2025, the rule will now be effective on March 20, 2025. This delay is in response to a memorandum from the President ordering a review of new regulations. The delay allows further evaluation before the rule is implemented and will help ensure it aligns with public interest and governmental guidelines.

The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River, covering mile markers 364.4 to 365.5 near Natchez, MS, in response to a fireworks display scheduled for December 31, 2024. This one-hour safety zone, effective from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., is intended to minimize hazards to people, vessels, and the environment. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard, and the public will be informed via marine broadcasts. This rule is deemed necessary to ensure safety and has been issued without prior notice due to time constraints related to public safety.

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone near the Mar-A-Lago Club and the Southern Boulevard Bridge in Palm Beach, Florida. This security measure will be enforced only when VIPs, including the President, are present to protect against threats such as terrorism and sabotage. The rule is effective from March 19, 2025, to July 17, 2025, with public comments accepted until May 12, 2025. The regulation ensures that the waterways remain safe while imposing limited restrictions on vessel movements during VIP visits.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to renew an information collection related to commercial space launches. This proposal, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is meant to assure that applicants for space launch licenses provide data that meet U.S. public safety, national security, and foreign policy standards. The information collection has been previously announced in the Federal Register, and the deadline for submitting comments is March 28, 2025. The process involves about 17 space launch applicants, with an estimated burden of 163 hours per response, totaling 2,779 hours annually.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering allowing the Urenco USA uranium enrichment facility to increase the enrichment level of uranium-235 at its site in Eunice, New Mexico. This change would raise the limit from 5.5% to less than 10% U-235, to support new nuclear fuel technologies. The NRC conducted an environmental assessment and found that this increase would not have a significant impact on the environment, thereby not necessitating a full environmental impact statement. The assessment ensured that both public safety and ecological standards are met, while also consulting state authorities and confirming no adverse effects on historic or endangered species.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an Open Meeting on March 27, 2025, to discuss various issues, including improving GPS alternatives and enhancing 911 services. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. in Washington, DC. Public and media are welcome to attend, but security screening is required at the entrance, and the meeting will also be streamed online. The meeting aims to gather input and propose new rules to ensure reliable communication and safety services.

The Coast Guard is implementing a temporary safety zone on Lake Erie around the Avon Lake Power Plant in Ohio due to potential hazards from demolition activities. This safety zone, which extends within a 750-yard radius of the plant, will be active on December 19, 2024, with a backup date of December 20, 2024, in case of bad weather. Only personnel and vessels with permission from the Captain of the Port, Eastern Great Lakes, are allowed to enter this area, ensuring the safety of people and the environment.