Coast Guard Sets Temporary River Rules for Summer Races

2026-13137 — Marine Casualty Reporting on the Outer Continental Shelf

Starting July 30, 2026, companies working on the Outer Continental Shelf must report marine accidents based on who’s involved, not just where they happen. The rule raises the damage cost that triggers a report from $25,000 to $75,000, saving businesses money and making rules clearer and fairer. This change cuts industry costs by over $10,000 in 10 years and aligns U.S. rules with international standards for offshore activities.

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.

2026-13681 — Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel near Port Aransas from July 1 to July 8, 2026, to keep everyone safe during underwater diving and salvage work. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick action helps protect workers, vessels, and the environment without causing delays or extra costs.

2026-13555 — Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the USCG East District

On July 11, 2026, the Coast Guard will set up a temporary safety zone on the Potomac River near Fairview Beach, Virginia, to keep everyone safe during a fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter this zone unless they get special permission. The zone will be active from 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with a backup date on July 12 if the weather cancels the show.

2026-13619 — Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL

On July 10, 2026, from 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Coast Guard will set up a temporary safety zone in Monroe Harbor and nearby Lake Michigan to keep people and boats safe during the Taste of Chicago fireworks and drone show. Only authorized vessels can enter this zone during that time. This quick action helps prevent accidents and protects the environment without costing anyone extra.

2026-13562 — Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the USCG East District, Ocean City, NJ

On July 25, 2026, from 9:15 to 9:30 p.m., the Coast Guard will set up a safety zone around the Ocean City, NJ fireworks display to keep everyone safe on the water. Boat operators in the area must follow Coast Guard instructions and stay clear of the 300-yard zone near the fireworks barge. This short, no-cost safety measure helps prevent accidents during the show.

Previous: 2026-13716 — New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of Sponsor

The FDA just updated the rules for new animal drugs, approving several new and generic medicines for pets and farm animals from early 2026. These changes help keep animal treatments safe and effective, and the updates take effect right away on July 7, 2026. If you’re a drug maker or animal caretaker, these approvals and sponsor changes could impact what medicines are available and when.

Next: 2026-13764 — Conformance of Cost Accounting Standards to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Cost Accounting Standards 404, 408, 409, and 411

Starting August 7, 2026, some old cost accounting rules (CAS 408 and 411) are being completely removed, and most parts of CAS 404 and 409 are changing to match regular accounting rules (GAAP). This affects companies that work with government contracts, making their accounting simpler and more consistent. No big cost changes are expected, but everyone should update their systems to stay on track.