Coast Guard Locks Down River for Pitt Drone Spectacle

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.

2026-18977, Safety Zone; Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Lake St. Clair for a fireworks display. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) or their designated representative.

2026-18960, Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore from September 26, 2026, through September 27, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Clearwater, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.

2026-18856, Safety Zone; Calcasieu River Channel, Lake Charles, LA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Calcasieu River Channel near the Cameron LNG turning basin. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the installation and removal of the submerged dredge pipeline. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, or their designated representative.

2026-18855, Safety Zone; Rocket Test Site, Rio Grande River, Boca Chica, TX

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Rio Grande River near Boca Chica, TX, to keep people and boats safe during SpaceX rocket tests. From September 15 to October 31, 2026, no one can enter this zone without special permission. This rule helps prevent accidents from rocket fuel leaks and flying debris, protecting everyone and the environment without costing anyone money.

Previous: 2026-18978, Federal-State Unemployment Compensation (UC) Program; Data Availability

The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is issuing this final rule to require the disclosure of confidential unemployment compensation (UC) information to Federal officials for purposes of UC program oversight and audits. This rule will ensure that Federal officials, including the Department's Office of Inspector General (DOL- OIG), are able to obtain the information needed from State UC agencies to ensure proper oversight of the UC programs and to hold State UC agencies accountable for identifying and addressing fraud in UC programs.

Next: 2026-19006, Whistleblower Award Determination

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is amending its rules implementing section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA"). Section 23 of the CEA and the Commission's implementing regulations provide for the payment of awards, subject to certain limitations and conditions, to whistleblowers who provide the Commission with information that aids in successful enforcement efforts. The Commission is adopting amendments, which are modeled on a similar provision in the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") regulations, to part 165 of its regulations to increase the efficiency, transparency, and predictability of whistleblower claims process, thereby protecting and enhancing the program's effectiveness in incentivizing whistleblowers to report. The amendments also include technical corrections to the whistleblower rules to reflect the Whistleblower Office's ("WBO") move in 2025, consistent with its adjudicatory functions, to the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC").