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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.

The Coast Guard is making changes to a temporary safety zone in West Passage, Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, RI. These changes include extending the safety zone's effective period to January 31, 2025, and updating the name of the cable laying vessel involved in operations. This safety zone ensures the safety of personnel and vessels from hazards associated with cable laying. Unauthorized entry into the safety zone is prohibited during active cable operations unless specifically allowed by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England.

The Coast Guard has extended temporary safety zones around the waters of Port Arthur Canal by the Golden Pass Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Sabine Pass, Texas. These safety zones are active during high-pressure tests of pipelines to prevent risks to people and vessels from potential explosions and debris. The rule is in effect from January 20, 2023, until June 30, 2025, and entry into the zones is restricted unless specifically permitted by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur. This action is intended to ensure safety during the tests without significantly impacting small businesses or causing major environmental effects.

The Coast Guard has extended the timeframe for a temporary safety zone around the Kernwood Avenue Bridge, located between Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts, due to ongoing repair work. The zone will now be in effect until November 30, 2025. This safety zone is designed to protect people, boats, and the surrounding environment from possible risks during the bridge repairs. Generally, individuals or vessels cannot enter this zone unless they have special permission from the Captain of the Port Boston. The public is encouraged to comment on this rule by March 31, 2025.