Federal Register #2026-11786

Final Rule: Establishment of Danger Zones for Navy Range Safety in Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay

This opportunity concerns a regulatory action by the Department of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers: - The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a final rule to establish danger zones in Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay near Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Maryland. - The regulation grants the Navy authority to enforce safety measures during firing range operations in these waters. - The danger zones will be marked on NOAA Nautical Charts and enforced by designated Navy officials. - The rule is designed to protect both military and civilian personnel during range activities. - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are involved; this is not a procurement or contracting opportunity. - The action is focused solely on public safety and range operation enforcement.

Description

This final rule establishes danger zones in the waters of Carr Creek and Whitehall Bay near the Naval Support Activity Annapolis to ensure public safety during firing range operations. The regulation provides the Navy legal authority to enforce safety measures when the range is active. The danger zones will be charted on NOAA Nautical Charts and enforced by the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy or the Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Annapolis. The rule aims to protect both military and civilian personnel and minimize public safety risks during range activities.

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