Coast Guard Releases 2025’s Final-Quarter Rules Late
Published Date: 6/17/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is letting everyone know about temporary safety and security rules that were active from October to December 2025 but didn’t get published on time. These rules affect boaters, event organizers, and waterfront users by setting safety zones and special event regulations to keep things safe and secure. No new fees or long-term changes here—just a heads-up on past rules and enforcement.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Safety/Security Zones Enforced
If you boat or use waterfront areas at the listed locations, temporary safety zones and security zones were in effect on specific dates between 9/5/2025 and 12/31/2025 and were enforced locally before they were published in the Federal Register.
Marine Event Rules Applied Locally
If you organized, participated in, or attended marine events (regattas and other marine events) at the listed locations, special local regulations (Part 100) were temporarily effective on specific dates between 9/5/2025 and 12/13/2025 to enhance safety for participants and spectators.
Coast Guard Posted Expired Rules Online
The Coast Guard published a periodic list and the docket entries for temporary safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations that became effective between 9/5/2025 and 12/31/2025 but expired before Federal Register publication; you can view the temporary rules online at www.regulations.gov by docket number.
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