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The Coast Guard has proposed a new rule to improve the schedule for operating the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway in Stuart, FL. The proposed changes aim to make the bridge operation more predictable and reliable due to increased railway activity. The new schedule would ensure the bridge remains open for navigation except when allowing trains to pass, with fixed 10-minute opening periods each hour. The proposal seeks public comments, highlighting the importance of public participation in shaping the final decision.

The Coast Guard has announced a final rule regarding the Umpqua River railroad bridge in Reedsport, Oregon. This rule re-names the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge to the Umpqua River railroad bridge and changes its operating schedule, allowing it to remain closed but opening for boats with a two-hour prior notice. The requirement for fog signals on the bridge has been removed, and updates to bridge names in regulations have been made to ensure accuracy. Despite these changes, the rule is not expected to significantly impact marine navigation or small businesses.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a final rule to change the operating schedule for the Woodward Island Bridge at Middle River near Discovery Bay, CA. The new schedule allows the bridge's removable span to open specifically for vessels involved in emergency levee repairs. The rule takes effect on February 10, 2021. The bridge was designed to accommodate both emergency and most recreational vessels, with an alternate route available for vessels that cannot pass under the bridge in its closed position.

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.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary safety zone in Duluth-Superior Harbor, set from February 24 to March 5, 2021. This zone is designed to ensure safety during an extreme sports event and spans from Connor's Point Marina in Superior, WI, to Rice's Point in Duluth, MN, extending 100 yards from barges placed in the waterway. The rule prohibits entry or anchoring within this zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Duluth. It was enacted without a prior notice due to urgent safety concerns, especially as the harbor is not expected to have vessel traffic due to ice and the closure of the Sault Saint Marie Locks.

The Coast Guard is making a correction to an earlier notice that asked for public comments on using Safety Management Systems to enhance safety on U.S.-flagged passenger vessels. This correction involves fixing a mistake in the January 15, 2021, notice where there was a wrong reference in a list of questions meant for the public. Specifically, they have changed a reference from “question 4” to “question 6” in one of the questions. The corrected question now asks about comparing the costs and benefits of expanding existing regulations versus requiring Safety Management Systems for all passenger vessels.

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 U.S. Coast Guard aims to extend the approval of an information collection concerning the safety approval of cargo containers. This request is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring input from the public before proceeding. The Coast Guard is seeking comments about the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of this information collection. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal by April 19, 2021.

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 U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public feedback on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to vapor control systems for facilities and tank vessels. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend approval for collecting necessary information to ensure compliance with design regulations for these systems. The Coast Guard is particularly interested in comments regarding the ICR's practicality, accuracy, and ways to enhance and simplify the process. Feedback can be submitted online by May 9, 2025.