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The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on extending the approval for its Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP), under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The SIP offers an alternative method for inspecting vessels, which may help simplify compliance with inspection requirements. The Coast Guard is requesting feedback on the necessity and practicality of the information collected, as well as suggestions for improving efficiency. Comments must be submitted by April 19, 2021, via the designated eRulemaking Portal.

The Coast Guard is announcing that starting April 2, 2025, it will impose specific entry conditions on vessels arriving in the United States from Cuba, due to Cuba's lack of effective anti-terrorism measures. This decision is supported by U.S. laws and the designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The aim is to protect the U.S. from potential threats posed by vessels coming from countries with inadequate security measures. The list of countries deemed to have deficient anti-terrorism measures includes several others, such as Iran, Syria, and Venezuela.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting crewmember identification documents information. This request is part of an Information Collection Request (ICR) process mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Coast Guard seeks public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection, which is designed to validate the identities of crewmembers on vessels visiting U.S. ports. Comments can be submitted until January 8, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with specifics detailed in the notice.

The Coast Guard has decided to remove a regulated navigation area in Sparkman Channel, Tampa, Florida. Initially, the area restricted vessel drafts to protect navigation due to an underwater pipeline, but advancements in technology have rendered these restrictions unnecessary. The change, effective March 4, 2021, aims to eliminate these outdated limitations, and the Coast Guard sees no significant impact on small businesses or the environment. This action is being taken under the authority granted by U.S. law, and no new rules or navigational hurdles are being introduced by this change.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to sewage and graywater discharge records for certain cruise vessels operating in Alaskan waters. This request, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to extend approval for the collection of this information, which is critical for enforcing discharge regulations. The Coast Guard is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to enhance or reduce the burden of collecting this data. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal until March 29, 2021.

The Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone in Corpus Christi Bay and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel during an airshow from April 29 to May 2, 2021. This is to ensure the safety of people and vessels on the water, and no vessel or person will be allowed in the safety zone without permission. The zone will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day of the event. The Coast Guard invites public comments on this proposal to help shape the outcome of the rulemaking.

The Coast Guard will enforce special regulations for the California Half Ironman Triathlon in Oceanside, California, on April 5, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. These regulations are meant to ensure the safety of participants and spectators during the event. During this time, boats and people are not allowed to anchor, block, loiter, or impede within the designated area unless they have permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative. The Coast Guard will notify the maritime community of this enforcement through various channels.

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Mark Hahn Memorial 300 PWC Endurance Race on Lake Havasu, Arizona, from February 27 to February 28, 2021. These rules are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the event, including participants, the crew, spectators, and others using the waterway. During this period, no one is allowed to anchor, block, or loiter in the designated area unless they have permission from the Captain of the Port. The Coast Guard will notify the maritime community about these enforcement details through various announcements.

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 is extending the waiting period for the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) regarding the planned Expansion and Modernization of Base Seattle. Initially, they published a notice on November 15, 2024, marking the start of a 30-day waiting period, but this period is now extended because of the complexity of the project and multiple federal holidays. The earliest date for a final decision on the proposed action is January 10, 2025. The full text of the Final PEIS is available online, and for more information, contact Dean Amundson at the U.S. Coast Guard.