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Proposed Rule2026-093772026-05-12

Safety Zone; James River, Richmond, VA

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the James River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before May 27, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-05-27

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2026-0405] RIN 1625-AA00 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the James River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before May 27, 2026. ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-0405. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this proposed rule, contact LCDR Justin Z. Strassfield, Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; by phone, at (206) 815-7367, or by email, at VirginiaWayerways@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background and Authority On December 18,

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Citation: 91 FR 25840