Coast Guard's 2023 Safety Zones Finally Surface in 2026—Better Late Than Never?
Published Date: 1/16/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is letting everyone know about temporary safety and security rules they put in place between July and September 2023 that ended before they could be officially published. These rules affect boaters, event organizers, and waterfront users by setting up safety zones and special event regulations to keep things safe and secure. While these rules didn’t make it into the Federal Register on time, the Coast Guard made sure people were informed through local alerts and patrols, with no extra costs involved.
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Temporary Coast Guard Waterway Restrictions
The Coast Guard temporarily set safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations at specified waterways that were effective primarily between June 30, 2023 and September 23, 2023. These restrictions affected boaters, event organizers, and waterfront users at listed locations (for example: Jacksonville, FL; New York City, NY; Newport Beach, CA; Ocean City, NJ) and the public was informed by Local Notices to Mariners, press releases, and Coast Guard patrol vessels before enforcement.
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