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The Coast Guard is proposing a rule to set up a safety zone in Cocos Lagoon, Guam, specifically for the annual Cocos Crossing swim event. This zone will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and will cover all navigable waters within 100 yards of the race participants. Only race participants, chase boats, and event organizers will be allowed in this area. Others are prohibited from entering unless they have permission from the Captain of the Port of Guam. The Coast Guard is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a correction to a previous rule about the safety standards for play yards. The original rule inadvertently referenced a non-existent section of a voluntary safety standard. To fix this, the CPSC is removing the incorrect reference that appeared in the January 29, 2025 publication. This correction will take effect on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025, which could lead to a withdrawal of the correction before it becomes effective.

The Coast Guard is establishing a recurring safety zone in Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, during the Escape from Managaha swim event. This zone is intended to protect participants and vessels from potential hazards caused by vessel traffic in the area. The safety zone will be enforced on a weekend morning between February and April, and only race participants, chase boats, and event organizers will be allowed inside. Vessels wanting to enter must get permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee, which advises on matters related to offshore oil exploration and production near Alaska. Interested applicants need to submit their applications by June 13, 2025, including a cover letter, resume, and brief biography. Selected committee members will serve without pay and are expected to represent the interests of groups involved in offshore oil activities. Application details should be emailed to Lt. Justin Goff following the specified guidelines.

In a final rule published on November 18, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made corrections to its regulations by addressing two specific errors. The first correction involves handling a wrongly stayed section, with the agency providing new instructions to revise and stay that section until January 16, 2026. The second correction fixes a typographical error involving an incorrect reference in a section definition. These changes aim to improve clarity and consistency within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

The Coast Guard is implementing a temporary safety zone in the Beaufort River, Beaufort, SC, to ensure safety during a barge-based fireworks display on December 31, 2024. The zone covers a 150-yard radius around the barge and will be enforced from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., or on January 1, 2025, if weather delays the event. This regulation aims to protect people, vessels, and the environment from potential hazards. Entry into the zone is prohibited without permission from the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will not enforce a rule titled "Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Correction" until March 20, 2025. This decision was made to allow time for a review of the rule by executive departments and agencies, ensuring it aligns with legal and policy requirements. The rule, originally published on January 10, 2025, corrected two errors in a previous regulation. FMCSA's action is part of a broader regulatory review initiated by the President.

In March 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for stationary activity centers as per the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The new rule incorporates revisions from the 2024 version of the ASTM F2012 standard, which include improved requirements for the permanency of warning labels and additional example warnings. These updates are set to become mandatory on July 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received. The rule aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with the latest ASTM standards to enhance child safety.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of its information collection related to the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) and other voluntary safety reporting systems. These systems are used to collect safety information from various aviation and railway industry participants to help improve safety and support policy planning. NASA plans to collect the information primarily through electronic submissions, with an estimated 100,000 responses annually, each taking about 30 minutes. Comments are invited on ways to enhance the process and minimize the collection burden on respondents.

The Coast Guard has announced it will enforce a safety zone on the Mississippi River in New Orleans for the Crescent City Countdown Club's New Year's fireworks display. This safety zone will be in effect from 11:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024, to 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2025, to ensure safety during the event. During this period, entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Notices about this enforcement will also be communicated via the Marine Safety Information Bulletin and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.