Oops, We Forgot: Coast Guard Publishes Summer's Ghost Security Zones
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is letting everyone know about temporary safety and security rules they put in place between July and September 2024 that expired before they could be officially published. These rules affect boaters, event organizers, and waterfront businesses by setting up safety zones and special event regulations to keep things safe and secure. While these rules didn’t hit the Federal Register on time, the Coast Guard made sure people were informed through local alerts and patrols—no surprise fines or fees here!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Temporary Waterway Restrictions Listed
If you boat or attend marine events, the Coast Guard temporarily put safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations in place at listed locations. These temporary rules were effective primarily between July 3, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and expired before they could be published in the Federal Register.
Event Organizers and Waterfront Businesses Affected
If you run or organize waterfront events or operate a waterfront business, the Coast Guard issued temporary safety zones and special local regulations at listed ports and harbors between July 3, 2024 and September 30, 2024. The document lists specific locations (for example, Manhattan, NY; Perrysburg, OH; Long Beach, CA) where these temporary rules were in effect.
Coast Guard Notice and Enforcement Practice
The Coast Guard notified affected mariners and the public through Local Notices to Mariners, press releases, and Coast Guard patrol vessels before enforcing these temporary rules. The agency states mariners would have been informed prior to any enforcement action, and the unpublished temporary rules are now being listed in the Federal Register to meet publication obligations.
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