USCGFinal Rule
Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
TransportationEnvironment
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland to protect people and property in a specific area of the waterway. This means boats and other watercraft must follow special rules when entering or operating in this designated zone.
Key Points
- 1A safety zone has been created on the Patapsco River in Baltimore to restrict unauthorized vessel traffic in a specific area
- 2Boaters and vessel operators must comply with Coast Guard rules when in or near this safety zone
- 3The regulation helps prevent accidents, collisions, and other hazards on the river
- 4Violating the safety zone rules can result in fines or other penalties from the Coast Guard
- 5Commercial and recreational boaters need to be aware of the zone boundaries and follow all posted warnings or directions from Coast Guard personnel
Impact Assessment
If you operate a boat or watercraft on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, you must follow specific navigation rules in the designated safety zone to ensure compliance with Coast Guard regulations.
Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
Transportation CompaniesConsumers
Key Dates
Published
December 11, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
33 CFR Part 1
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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