Coast Guard Seals Off 12-Mile Ocean Zone for Cable Work
Published Date: 4/21/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone near Virginia Beach to keep people and boats safe while a cable-laying barge works offshore. This moving zone stretches 12 miles out to sea and stops anyone from entering without permission. The rule helps prevent accidents during the cable installation and will be in effect only while the work is happening.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Offshore Safety Zone
The Coast Guard establishes a temporary, moving safety zone off Virginia Beach, Virginia that extends seaward 12 nautical miles along the cable-laying corridor. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or a designated representative while the work is happening.
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