Coast Guard Expands No-Go Zone Around Puerto Rico Naval Base

2026-08699 — Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast

The Coast Guard is making the Atlantic Coast safer for ships by setting up special shipping lanes from New York to Florida. They’re reopening the comment period until June 22, 2026, so everyone can share their thoughts before the rules are finalized. This affects ship operators and coastal communities, aiming to keep sea travel smooth and safe without extra costs right now.

2026-10262 — Safety Zones; Recurring Safety Zones in Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes Zone

The Coast Guard is setting up safety zones on the water in the Northern Great Lakes during special events like fireworks and airshows. Boaters need to stay out of these zones unless they get permission, especially on specific dates from June to September 2026. These rules keep everyone safe and won’t cost you extra, but you’ll want to plan ahead to avoid delays.

2026-10261 — Safety Zone; Cheboygan River, Cheboygan, MI

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Cheboygan River in Michigan from May 18 to May 31, 2026, to protect people and boats while repairs happen on flood-damaged dam gates and cables. No one can enter this area without special permission, keeping everyone safe and the environment protected. This quick action means boaters need to plan ahead and avoid the zone during these dates.

2026-10265 — Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone

The Coast Guard is stepping up to keep everyone safe during big annual fireworks events in the Eastern Great Lakes area this July 3rd. They’ll enforce special safety zones on the water, meaning boats can’t enter these areas without permission during the shows. If you’re boating nearby, plan ahead to avoid delays—no extra fees, just smooth and safe celebrations!

2026-10198 — Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0074

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting info about fees for inspecting commercial ships, both U.S. and foreign, without making any changes. If you’re involved with these inspections, this means the current rules and fees stay the same. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your thoughts, and there’s no new cost or paperwork increase coming your way.

2026-10158 — Special Local Regulation; Battle of the Boats; York River, Yorktown, VA

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the York River near Yorktown, VA, for the high-speed "Battle of the Boats" race and docking contest on June 6-7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. During this time, only authorized boats and people can enter the race area to keep everyone safe. If you’re planning to be on the water, expect some restrictions but no fees or costs are involved.

Previous: 2025-14342 — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet

The Alaska LNG Project in Cook Inlet wants permission to accidentally affect some marine mammals while working from 2026 to 2030. NMFS is proposing rules to protect these animals as much as possible and wants your thoughts before making a final decision. This plan balances energy progress with caring for wildlife, and it could impact how the project operates and reports its activities.

Next: 2025-14470 — Air Plan Approval; New Jersey; Northern New Jersey and Southern New Jersey Counties' Second 10-Year Limited Maintenance Plan for the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 Standard

The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to New Jersey’s plan to keep the air clean in Northern and Southern New Jersey for another 10 years, focusing on tiny particles called PM2.5. This plan helps protect people’s health by making sure pollution stays low without extra costs or big changes. It’s all set to keep the air fresh through 2034, thanks to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s smart work.