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The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information about Ports and Waterways Safety, as outlined in Title 33 CFR Subchapter P. The ICR allows vessel masters, owners, or agents to request deviations from navigation safety equipment requirements, provided safety is not compromised. Public input is encouraged on aspects like the accuracy of the estimated burdens and ways to reduce them, with comments due by April 20, 2021. The Coast Guard has stated that the estimated annual burden for this collection is 2,033 hours.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval for collecting certain information about towing vessels, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves Navigation Safety Information and Emergency Instructions for inspected towing vessels to ensure safety regulations are adequately met. The Coast Guard is asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of this information collection, and suggestions to minimize the burden it may cause to respondents. Comments are open until March 29, 2021, and submissions can be made through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, will enforce a safety zone on the Sacramento River near the Tower Bridge during the Sacramento New Year's Eve Fireworks Display on December 31, 2024, from 8:45 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. This safety measure is to protect people and the environment from the risks of fireworks. Unauthorized people and vessels are not allowed in the zone unless they get permission from the Patrol Commander or other law enforcement agencies present. If it’s safe, the Patrol Commander might allow vessels to pass through during this time.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for a vacancy on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). The open position is for someone who represents companies involved in oil exploration and production near Alaska's Outer Continental Shelf. Applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and a short biography to Lieutenant Justin Goff by February 18, 2025. Members of the committee advise the Department of Homeland Security on issues related to offshore energy resource exploration.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to create a regulated navigation area around the Port of Miami. This rule sets a slow speed zone for vessels under 50 meters in length in Fisherman's Channel and the Main Ship Channel to reduce navigational hazards and protect vessels in this busy area. The rule, effective from January 29, 2025, aims to improve safety for both passenger and cargo operations by minimizing the risks posed by high-speed vessel traffic. The new measures also allow for better monitoring by law enforcement to ensure compliance and bolster port security.

The Coast Guard is proposing to create safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex to enhance navigational safety. These zones would span a 500-foot radius around such vessels while they are in transit, prohibiting entry without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Comments on this proposed rule are welcomed until February 18, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. This action aims to minimize navigational disruptions and ensure safe transport of large cargo within the port area.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation, effective January 2, 2025. These adjustments are in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. This rule increases penalty amounts for violations occurring after November 2, 2015, and applies to various DHS components like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard. The updated penalty amounts are designed to maintain their deterrent effect and comply with mandatory legislative requirements.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval for the collection of information related to the Coast Guard Exchange System Scholarship Application. This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information is used to evaluate and rank scholarship applications for dependents of Coast Guard members and employees. The public can submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal before February 11, 2021, citing the OMB Control Number 1625-0119 and docket number USCG-2020-0664.

The U.S. Coast Guard has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to continue collecting information for the Marine Transportation System Recovery. This information helps assess the status of ports and facilities following disruptions, such as natural disasters. The request for comments is open until March 29, 2021. The Coast Guard uses this data to devise recovery strategies to protect and repair essential infrastructure.

The Coast Guard is removing the safety and security zone for the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, since the facility has stopped power operations permanently. This change, effective January 16, 2025, is due to the rules no longer being needed because the plant is no longer operational. The removal will affect navigation charts and publications, and related navigation markers will also be taken down. This decision was supported by all commenters and will not significantly impact small enterprises or require new information collections.