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Safety Zone; Storms With High Winds; Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Captain of the Port Zone

The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 20, 2024. It took effect on April 19, 2024.

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What the agency says

The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for the navigable waters of the Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone. It will be enforced, as needed, to ensure the safety of these waters in the event of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other storms with high winds. The rule provides for actions to be completed by industry and vessels within the COTP Zone before and after the landfall of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other severe weather events threatening the State of Maryland.

Key facts

Document number
2024-05803
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
Published
March 20, 2024
Takes effect
April 19, 2024
Dates
This rule is effective April 19, 2024.
Docket
Docket Number USCG-2023-0834
Regulation ID (RIN)
1625-AA00
Code of Federal Regulations
33 CFR 165
Topics
Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
Pages
4

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