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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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is extending a temporary safety zone on the Taylor Bayou Turning Basin in Port Arthur, Texas. This measure is necessary to protect a levee protection wall that is yet to receive permanent repairs. The safety zone will be in effect until September 30, 2027, and restricts unauthorized access to ensure everyone's safety. Public comments on this interim rule are invited until February 28, 2025, and those wanting to enter the restricted area must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur or designated representatives.

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 The change, effective March 4, 2021, aims to eliminate these outdated limitations, and the Coast Guard sees no significant impact on small businesses or the environment.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 Coast Guard is implementing a temporary safety zone on the Grand River in Grand Haven, MI, due to the demolition of the J.B. Sims power plant. This zone, which covers all navigable waters within 1,400 feet of the demolition site, is enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on February 5 and 19, 2021, to protect people and vessels from potential hazards. People and vessels are prohibited from entering the area unless they have authorization from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan. This measure is taken under the authority of the Coast Guard to ensure safety during the demolition process.

The Coast Guard is removing the safety and security zone for the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, since the facility has stopped power operations permanently. This change, effective January 16, 2025, is due to the rules no longer being needed because the plant is no longer operational. The removal will affect navigation charts and publications, and related navigation markers will also be taken down. This decision was supported by all commenters and will not significantly impact small enterprises or require new information collections.

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 is making corrections to a rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This rule requires Coast Guard-approved training providers to submit course completion data electronically within 5 business days and introduces some editorial changes. However, the document had four errors that needed fixing, which are addressed in this correction. The corrections are effective on January 17, 2025, and involve updates to various sections and instructions in the original document.

The Coast Guard established a temporary safety zone on the waters surrounding downtown Tampa, Florida, during the Super Bowl LV celebrations. This safety zone, effective from January 29 to February 7, 2021, is designed to protect the public and event staff from potential hazards caused by vessel traffic. Vessels must transit the area at a steady speed and cannot slow, stop, or anchor without special permission or in case of emergencies. The regulation aims to ensure safety without significantly impacting local vessel operations.