COAST GUARD ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: SAFETY ZONE; JAMES RIVER, RICHMOND, VA

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Coast Guard has issued a proposed rule called: Safety Zone; James River, Richmond, VA.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 12 by Peggy M. Britton, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia.

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.

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