Spring Safety Zones: Coast Guard's Retroactive Rule Roundup Arrives Late
Published Date: 5/5/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is letting everyone know about temporary safety and security rules that were active between April and June 2024 but expired before they could be officially published. These rules affect boaters, event organizers, and waterfront users by setting up safety zones, security zones, and special event regulations to keep things safe and smooth. No new fees or costs are involved, but folks should stay alert for these kinds of quick, important changes.
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Temporary Coast Guard Zones Enforced
If you boat, run waterfront events, or use port areas, the Coast Guard temporarily put safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations into effect between April 2024 and June 2024 even though they were not published in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard says no new fees were imposed, and mariners were notified by Local Notices to Mariners, press releases, and Coast Guard patrol vessels before enforcement.
List of Affected Locations and Dates
The notice lists specific temporary rules by docket, city/state, and effective date (examples include Baltimore, MD — 4/5/2024; Key Biscayne, FL — 4/6/2024; San Diego, CA — 4/6/2024 and 5/11/2024; Corpus Christi, TX — 4/7/2024 and 4/9/2024; Seattle, WA — 6/1/2024; Navesink, NJ — 6/29/2024). To view each temporary rule, the Coast Guard directs you to search the listed docket numbers at regulations.gov.
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