Search Results for citation:"90 FR 16639"

The Coast Guard has created a temporary safety zone to ensure the safety of life during cable laying operations off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. This safety zone, effective from March 2, 2025, to March 1, 2026, will surround a cable laying barge and cover waters up to 1000 yards from the barge, moving as the barge progresses along a corridor out to sea. Mariners and vessels are prohibited from entering this area unless they have permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative, who will help communicate safe transit options. This rule ensures that navigational hazards posed by the barge's anchorage configurations are mitigated.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a part of the United States Department of Agriculture, has enacted a final rule to remove regulations that allowed horse slaughter establishments to pay for ante-mortem inspections. This action follows a court decision that vacated the previous rule, finding it violated environmental and administrative procedures. As a result, FSIS is updating its rules to align with the court's directive. The rule change was not open to public comment due to an exception for straightforward legal compliance matters.