Data / Federal rules / 2025-04018
Gulf of America Renaming
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 17, 2025. It took effect on March 17, 2025.
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What the agency says
In keeping with Presidential directive, the Coast Guard is amending its regulations to update the name of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America."
Key facts
- Document number
- 2025-04018
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- March 17, 2025
- Takes effect
- March 17, 2025
- Dates
- This final rule is effective March 17, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCG-2025-0186
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Alaska; Anchorage grounds; Bridges; Cargo vessels; Environmental protection; Fire prevention; Foreign relations; Harbors; Hazardous materials transportation; Hazardous substances; Incorporation by reference; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Oil pollution; Organization and functions (Government agencies); Penalties; Petroleum; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Seamen; Towing vessels; Vessels; Water pollution control
- Pages
- 4
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