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The Coast Guard, as part of the Department of Homeland Security, has established a temporary safety zone on the Potomac River between the 14th Street Bridge and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. This safety zone is in response to a midair collision between a jet and a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, which resulted in the jet landing in the river. The safety zone is effective from February 7 to February 21, 2025, to protect first responders, vessels, and the public from hazards such as debris and jet fuel. Entry into this zone is prohibited without authorization from the Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland-National Capital Region or their representative.

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 has created a temporary safety zone in Sandusky Bay near the Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky, Ohio. This zone will be in effect from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 14, 2024, to protect people and the environment during a fireworks display by the City of Sandusky. People and boats are not allowed to enter this zone unless given explicit permission by the Captain of the Port in Detroit or a designated representative. The rule will ensure safety by preventing possible dangers such as collisions due to falling firework debris.

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary rule establishing a safety zone in waters near the Glen Island Approach Bridge in Long Island Sound, New Rochelle, NY, due to construction activities. This rule, effective from December 2, 2024, to May 27, 2027, is necessary to protect people and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the bridge's rehabilitation. During active construction periods, unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the designated safety zone. The public is invited to comment on this rule by March 3, 2025, with the Coast Guard committed to maintaining transparent communication through platforms like Local Notice to Mariners.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary safety zone in Santa Barbara Harbor to safeguard people, vessels, and the environment from hazards linked to a fireworks display on December 8, 2024. This safety zone will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., during which entry is prohibited without authorization from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach. The rule uses authority under established U.S. codes and regulatory frameworks to ensure safety, reflecting procedures that allow for prompt action without prior public notice due to the event's short notice. This regulation is designed to minimize impacts on vessel traffic and emphasize safety measures.

The Coast Guard is implementing a permanent safety zone in the waters around Bahia de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico. This safety zone is designed to protect lives during ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied gas, preventing any unauthorized persons or vessels from entering the zone while these operations are active. The safety zone extends 100 yards from the transfer location, and access is only permitted with permission from the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated Coast Guard official. This new rule becomes effective on March 5, 2021, and aims to ensure navigational safety in this busy maritime area.

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.

The Coast Guard is making changes to a temporary safety zone in West Passage, Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, RI. These changes include extending the safety zone's effective period to January 31, 2025, and updating the name of the cable laying vessel involved in operations. This safety zone ensures the safety of personnel and vessels from hazards associated with cable laying. Unauthorized entry into the safety zone is prohibited during active cable operations unless specifically allowed by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England.

The Coast Guard is enforcing a safety zone in San Francisco Bay during the New Year's Eve fireworks on December 31, 2024, through January 1, 2025. This is to ensure the safety of people, vessels, and the environment from firework-related hazards. Unauthorized boats and individuals cannot enter, pass through, or stay in the safety zone unless they receive permission from authorities. Notifications about this safety zone will also be shared with mariners through local notices and broadcasts.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is extending a temporary safety zone on the Taylor Bayou Turning Basin in Port Arthur, Texas. This measure is necessary to protect a levee protection wall that is yet to receive permanent repairs. The safety zone will be in effect until September 30, 2027, and restricts unauthorized access to ensure everyone's safety. Public comments on this interim rule are invited until February 28, 2025, and those wanting to enter the restricted area must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur or designated representatives.