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The Coast Guard announced the enforcement of a security zone along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in Washington, DC, from January 18 to January 21, 2025, during the 60th Presidential Inauguration. This zone is meant to protect government officials and enhance safety and security. Entry into the area is prohibited without authorization from the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, unless you're already berthed when the zone comes into effect. The security zone regulations allow exceptions for necessary law enforcement and other authorized personnel.

The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone in the Humboldt Bay Bar Channel and the Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel in Eureka, CA, following the wreckage of a fishing vessel. This rule, effective January 26, 2021, through February 10, 2021, prohibits unauthorized piloted vessels from the safety zone to ensure safe navigation and protect the maritime environment. The decision was made without prior public notice due to the urgency of the situation. Authorized vessels can enter the zone only with permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated Coast Guard representative.

The Coast Guard, as part of the Department of Homeland Security, has established a temporary safety zone on the Potomac River between the 14th Street Bridge and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. This safety zone is in response to a midair collision between a jet and a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, which resulted in the jet landing in the river. The safety zone is effective from February 7 to February 21, 2025, to protect first responders, vessels, and the public from hazards such as debris and jet fuel. Entry into this zone is prohibited without authorization from the Captain of the Port (COTP) Maryland-National Capital Region or their representative.

The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone in the San Francisco Bay near Pier 15 for fireworks displays scheduled on several dates in 2025. This zone, effective from March 28 to May 3, will be in place during specified times to keep people and boats safe from potential hazards caused by the fireworks. Only those with special permission from the Coast Guard's Captain of the Port are allowed to enter the zone during the fireworks display times. The rule is not expected to significantly affect small businesses or the environment, as it lasts for a limited duration and at specific times.

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 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 Coast Guard has announced it will enforce a special local regulation for the Conch Republic Navy Parade and Battle in Key West, Florida. This regulation prohibits any person or vessel from entering or remaining in the regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port Key West during the event on April 25, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The purpose of this rule is to ensure the safety of life on the navigable waters during this event. Additional notices will be provided through various channels like the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

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 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 is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River in Natchez, MS, between Mile Marker 368 and 370, due to line pulling operations. This rule, effective from January 14, 2021, to February 5, 2021, aims to protect people and the environment from potential hazards. Unauthorized entry into the zone is prohibited, but vessels can request permission to enter from the Captain of the Port or an appointed representative. The rule ensures safety while not significantly impacting small businesses or the environment.