Federal Register #USCG20190279

Coast Guard Proposed Rule: Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast

This Coast Guard regulatory action proposes new shipping safety fairways and vessel routing measures along the Atlantic coast. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard - Scope: - Establishment of shipping safety fairways and vessel routing measures - Coverage from Long Island, New York to Port St. Lucie, Florida - Purpose: - Preserve safe and reliable vessel transit - Improve navigation safety - No procurement activity: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are requested - Notable Requirements: - Reopening of public comment period for the proposed rule and environmental impact statement - Locations: - Atlantic coast region (Long Island, NY to Port St. Lucie, FL) - Coast Guard federal office

Description

The Coast Guard published a proposed rule to establish shipping safety fairways and related vessel routing measures along the Atlantic coast from Long Island, New York to Port St. Lucie, Florida. The purpose is to preserve safe and reliable transit of vessels along established traffic patterns and improve navigation safety. The Coast Guard is reopening the comment period for an additional 45 days to allow the public to submit further comments. A draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement is also available for public comment. Comments must be received by June 22, 2026.

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