USCG
Federal agency responsible for regulations under USCG.
456 regulationsSafety Zone; San Juan Harbor, San Juan, PR
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone in San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico to protect people and property in a specific area of the water. This means certain activities and vessel traffic will be restricted or monitored in that zone to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the USCG East District (Formerly Fifth Coast Guard District); The Wharf, Washington, DC
The Coast Guard has created a safety zone around The Wharf in Washington, DC to regulate fireworks displays in that area. This rule ensures that fireworks shows are conducted safely and don't pose risks to people, boats, or property near the waterfront.
Great Lakes Pilotage Rates—2026 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology
The U.S. Coast Guard is updating the fees that ship pilots charge to guide large vessels through the Great Lakes. This annual review adjusts pilotage rates and changes how those rates are calculated going forward, which affects shipping costs and ultimately the prices of goods transported by water.
Safety Zone; Annual Fireworks Displays Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing new safety rules for fireworks displays that happen annually on the Columbia River in Washington. These rules are designed to protect boats, swimmers, and people on the water during Fourth of July and other holiday celebrations.
Sabine Pass Safety Fairway Anchorages
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing new rules for where ships can anchor in the Sabine Pass area, which is a major shipping channel between Texas and Louisiana. These rules are designed to keep the busy waterway safe for ships, oil rigs, and other maritime traffic by designating specific anchorage zones.
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
The U.S. Coast Guard has created special rules for recurring marine events (like boat races or water festivals) in the St. Petersburg area to manage boat traffic and keep people safe on the water. These regulations ensure that event organizers and boaters follow specific procedures during scheduled marine activities in this coastal region.
Special Local Regulation, Temporary Anchorage Ground Suspension, and Safety and Security Zones: Sail Boston, 250th Anniversary 2026; Boston Harbor, Boston, MA
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing temporary rules for Boston Harbor during the Sail Boston 250th Anniversary celebration in 2026. These rules will restrict where ships can anchor, establish safety zones, and control vessel traffic in the harbor during this special event.
Special Local Regulation; Elizabeth River Western Branch, Portsmouth, VA
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing new rules for boat traffic and water safety on the Elizabeth River's Western Branch in Portsmouth, Virginia. These rules would likely restrict certain types of vessel movement or require special permissions in this waterway to protect the area or improve safety for people who live and work nearby.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Passaic River, Between the City of Newark and Town of Kearny, NJ
This regulation sets new rules for how and when the drawbridge across the Passaic River between Newark and Kearny, New Jersey must be opened and closed for boats to pass through. The rules affect both vehicle traffic crossing the bridge and boat traffic moving on the river below.
Security Zone; Potomac River and Anacostia River, and Adjacent Waters; Washington, DC
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a security zone in the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in Washington, DC, which restricts where boats and vessels can travel to protect people and critical infrastructure in the nation's capital. This regulation controls water traffic in these rivers to enhance security and safety for the surrounding areas.
Safety Zone; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone—Point to La Pointe Swim
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone for a recurring swimming event called 'Point to La Pointe Swim' in the Duluth area. This rule restricts boat traffic and other activities in a specific water area during the event to protect swimmers from collisions and accidents.
Safety Zone; Ice Accumulations; Ohio River, Pittsburgh, PA
The U.S. Coast Guard has created a safety zone on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh to protect boats and people from dangers caused by ice buildup during winter. This rule keeps vessels away from areas where ice accumulation could cause accidents or damage to ships.