Rocket Rules: Coast Guard Bars Boats During Boca Chica Blasts
Published Date: 5/15/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to create two permanent safety zones in South Bay, TX, and the Gulf of America to keep people and boats safe during rocket launches. If you’re near these areas during a launch, you’ll need special permission to enter. This rule helps protect everyone and the environment without any extra costs, and they’re asking for your thoughts before making it official.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Permanent safety zones for rocket launches
If you are on a vessel in South Bay, TX, or in the navigable waters of the Gulf of America, you may not enter two new permanent safety zones during scheduled rocket launches unless the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or a designated representative authorizes you. The zones are intended to protect people, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards created by commercial spaceflight activities.
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