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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 Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone around a cable laying barge off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, due to navigational hazards from nearshore operations. This zone extends 1000 yards around the barge and seaward up to 12 nautical miles. The rule aims to ensure the safety of people and vessels near these operations. Unauthorized entry into the zone is prohibited, and the Coast Guard is inviting public comments on this proposal until January 29, 2025.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to update its regulations for the National Vessel Documentation Center to better handle electronic submissions and align with reporting timelines. This rule allows vessel owners to submit documentation electronically, eliminating the need to send in original documents like the Builder's Certificate or existing Certificates of Documentation (CODs). It also extends the time for vessel owners to report changes to their COD information from 10 to 30 days. These changes simplify the filing process and reduce the need for paper submissions, making it easier and more efficient for both vessel owners and the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary rule to create a safety zone in Queensway Bay, Long Beach, due to a fireworks display on December 31, 2024. This safety zone, in effect from 11 p.m. on December 31, 2024, to 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2025, restricts entry into the area to protect people and the environment from potential hazards. Vessels and individuals are prohibited from entering the zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach or a designated representative. The rule is intended to provide safety while minimizing impact on maritime activities, and the Coast Guard encourages small entities affected by the rule to reach out for assistance if needed.

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 final rule to modify the operating schedule of the Amtrak Portal Bridge on the Hackensack River in New Jersey. This change is necessary to allow for the construction of a new bridge, Portal Bridge North, which is being built by Amtrak next to the current structure. The updated schedule will limit the horizontal opening of the bridge to 55 feet in the east channel, and the west channel will be closed to navigation to prevent the existing bridge's swing span from hitting the new bridge during construction. This new rule will be in effect from April 25, 2025, which will affect some vessels but was deemed necessary to balance the needs of both train commuters and marine navigation.

The Coast Guard is creating a temporary, moving security zone within a 500-yard radius around the vessel M/V ARC INDEPENDENCE in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. This zone aims to protect the vessel, its cargo, and the waterway from potential threats like terrorism or accidents. The security measures will be enforced from December 20 to 27, 2024, and nobody is allowed to enter the zone without permission from the Captain of the Port or their designated representative. This rule is enacted swiftly for safety reasons and has minimal impact on other vessels as they can request permission to enter the zone if needed.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary safety zone around the Main Street Bridge over the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY, to protect personnel and vessels from the dangers of falling debris during a fireworks display. This safety zone, effective from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2024, until 1:15 a.m. on January 1, 2025, prohibits entry unless permission is granted by the Captain of the Port. The decision was made without prior public comment due to the urgency of the situation. The rule is not expected to significantly impact small businesses or the environment, as it lasts only 1.5 hours and coincides with a time when canal traffic is minimal.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to establish a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, to ensure safety during a bank stabilization construction project. Starting December 2, 2024, until July 11, 2025, vessel speeds will be limited, and access to the RNA will be restricted during construction hours unless permitted by the Captain of the Port. The rule aims to minimize risks to both vessels and construction workers, while also providing exceptions for small entities, and has been reviewed to ensure compliance with various federal regulations and executive orders.

The Coast Guard is establishing a new anchorage ground near Port Westward on the Columbia River, aiming to enhance the safety of navigation by providing more anchorage options for commercial vessels. This rule, effective from January 3, 2025, was developed in response to increased vessel traffic and size, and it has received supportive feedback from stakeholders during the comment periods. According to the Coast Guard, the impact on small businesses and routine navigation is expected to be minimal. The rule has been carefully evaluated under various legal frameworks, including the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, ensuring compliance with federal standards.