RULES: Wantagh Parkway 2 Bridge over the Goose Creek Channel, Town of Hempstead, NY,
Published: 2008-09-04
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
navigable waters of Goose Creek Channel surrounding the Wantagh Parkway
2 Bridge located in the Town of Hempstead, New York. This safety zone
is necessary to protect vessels transiting in the area from hazards
imposed by construction barges and equipment. Entry into this zone is
NOTICES: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals,
Published: 2008-09-04
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
request for comments announces that the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding
three Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of their approval
for the
NOTICES: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee,
Published: 2008-09-04
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) will
meet in Washington, DC to discuss various issues relating to national
maritime security. This meeting will be open to the public.
RULES: Waters Surrounding S/V FALLS OF CLYDE, HI,
Published: 2008-09-03
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary 500-yard moving
safety zone around the S/V FALLS OF CLYDE and her tow vessel(s) during
transit within the Honolulu Captain of the Port Zone. The safety zone
is established at the request of the Hawaii Maritime Center to protect
vessels and persons from approaching too close to the deadship tow of
the S/V
RULES: Plaquemine Brule Bayou, Midland, LA,
Published: 2008-09-03
The Coast Guard is removing the published drawbridge operation
regulation for the draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge across
Plaquemine Brule Bayou, mile 5.1, at Midland, LA. It has been
determined that this bridge no longer exists. Since the bridge no
longer exists, the regulation controlling the opening and closing of
the bridge is no
RULES: Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier East, Chicago, IL,
Published: 2008-09-03
The Coast Guard will enforce the Navy Pier East Safety Zone in
Chicago Harbor on September 30, 2008. This action is necessary to
protect vessels and people from the hazards associated with fireworks
displays. This safety zone will restrict vessel traffic from a portion
of the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone.
RULES: Patchogue Bay, Patchogue, NY,
Published: 2008-09-03
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for the
Patchogue Grand Prix, a power boat race on Patchogue Bay off of
Patchogue, New York. The safety zone provides for safety of navigation
for the maritime public viewing and transiting near the power boat
race. This safety zone is necessary to protect the maritime community
from the hazards
RULES: Great Lakes Annual Marine Events,
Published: 2008-09-02
The Coast Guard will enforce two local regulations for annual
regattas and marine parades in the Captain of the Port Detroit zone.
The ``Detroit Belle Isle Gran Prix'' regulated area will be enforced
from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on August 29, 30, and 31, 2008. ``The Old
Club Cannonade'' regulated area will be enforced from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. on
RULES: Petaluma River, Petaluma, CA,
Published: 2008-08-28
The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
``D'' Street Drawbridge across the Petaluma River, mile 13.7, at
Petaluma, CA. The deviation is necessary to conduct maintenance. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closedtonavigation
position during the
RULES: Maritime Sector; Hazardous Materials Endorsement for a Commercial Driver's License,
Published: 2008-08-28
This document informs owners and operators of facilities
located within Captain of the Port Zones Baltimore, Delaware Bay,
Mobile, Lower Mississippi River, Ohio Valley, Pittsburgh, and San Diego
that they must implement access control procedures utilizing TWIC no
later than December 30, 2008.
PROPOSED RULES: Christmas Holiday Boat Parade Fireworks Event, Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA,
Published: 2008-08-28
The Coast Guard proposes establishing a safety zone on the
Appomattox River in the vicinity of Hopewell, VA in support of the
Christmas Holiday Boat Parade Fireworks Event. This action will protect
the maritime public on the Appomattox River from the hazards associated
with fireworks displays.
RULES: Choptank River, Cambridge, MD,
Published: 2008-08-27
The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily change the enforcement
period for special local regulations during the ``Cambridge Offshore
Challenge'', a marine event held annually on the waters of Choptank
River near Cambridge, Maryland. Special local regulations are necessary
to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event.
This
NOTICES: Amendments to the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) Convention,
Published: 2008-08-25
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will hold a public meeting on
issues related to proposed amendments to the Convention of the
International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO). Background
documentation may be found on the Department of State's Web site:
RULES: American Music Festival; Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Coast Guard is establishing a 420-foot radius safety zone
on the Chesapeake Bay in the vicinity of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront,
Virginia Beach, VA in support of the American Music Festival Fireworks
event. This action is intended to protect mariners from the hazards
associated with fireworks displays by restricting vessel traffic
movement in
RULES: Oregon Symphony Celebration Fireworks Display, Portland, OR,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Coast Guard will enforce the ``Oregon Symphony Celebration
Fireworks Display safety zone on the Willamette River''; from 8:30 p.m.
through 11:30 p.m. on August 28, 2008. This action is necessary to
provide a safe display for the public and to keep them clear of the
fall out area of the fireworks. During the enforcement period, no
person or
RULES: US Nationals Waterski Racing Championship; Mission Bay, San Diego, CA,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Coast Guard will enforce the U.S. Nationals Waterski
Racing Championship special local regulation on Mission Bay from 8 a.m.
on October 10, 2008 through 5 p.m. on October 12, 2008. This action is
necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew,
spectators, participating vessels, and other vessels and users of the
waterway. During
PROPOSED RULES: Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Barnegat Bay, Seaside Heights, NJ,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Coast Guard proposes to change the drawbridge operation
regulations of the S37 Bridge, at ICW mile 14.1, across Barnegat Bay at
Seaside Heights, NJ. This proposal would allow the drawbridge to
operate on an advance notice basis during specific times of the year.
The proposed change would result in more efficient use of the bridge
during months
NOTICES: Dry Cargo Residue Discharges in the Great Lakes,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Coast Guard announces the availability of the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) which provides an assessment of
the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed
regulation of residue resulting from the shipping of dry cargo on the
Great Lakes. We request your comments on the Final Environmental Impact
Statement
NOTICES: Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee
will meet in New Orleans to discuss various issues relating to
navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River and related
waterways. This meeting will be open to the public.
NOTICES: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee,
Published: 2008-08-22
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will
meet in Nashville, TN, to discuss various issues relating to the
training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. These meetings will
be open to the public.
RULES: Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, Chesapeake, VA,
Published: 2008-08-20
The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Gilmerton (U.S. 13/460) Lift Bridge, at AIWW mile 5.8, across the
Elizabeth River (Southern Branch) in Chesapeake, VA. This deviation is
necessary to facilitate structural repairs and allows the bridge to
remain closed to
RULES: Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships; approval of collection of information,
Published: 2008-08-20
On April 29, 2008, we published a final rule entitled ``Long
Range Identification and Tracking of Ships'' (LRIT). In it we noted
that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had not yet approved a
collection of information, ``Enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness via
Electronic Transmission of Vessel Transit Data,'' associated with the
LRIT rule.
PROPOSED RULES: Special Anchorage Area “A”, Boston Harbor, MA,
Published: 2008-08-20
The Coast Guard proposes to increase the size of the Boston
Inner Harbor Special Anchorage Area ``A'' at the entrance to Fort Point
Channel in Boston Harbor, Boston, MA at the request of the Boston
Harbormaster and the Boston Harbor Yacht Club. This action will provide
additional anchorage space and provide a safe and secure anchorage for
vessels
PROPOSED RULES: Thea Foss and Wheeler-Osgood Waterway EPA Superfund Cleanup Site, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA,
Published: 2008-08-20
The Coast Guard proposes to create a permanent regulated
navigation area on a portion of the Thea Foss and WheelerOsgood
Waterways, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, Washington. This regulated
navigation area would be used to preserve the integrity of a clean
sediment cap placed over certain areas of the Thea Foss and Wheeler
Osgood Waterways as part of
NOTICES: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Request for Applications,
Published: 2008-08-20
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). NOSAC provides
advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters
affecting the offshore industry.
