USCGFinal Rule

Safety Zone; Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

TransportationEnvironment

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone at the Port of Long Beach in California to protect people and vessels in a specific water area. This regulation restricts certain activities in the designated zone to prevent accidents and ensure safe maritime operations.

Key Points

  • 1A safety zone has been created at the Port of Long Beach where special rules apply to protect ships and people in the water
  • 2Unauthorized vessels and people may be restricted from entering this zone without permission from Coast Guard officials
  • 3The regulation helps prevent collisions, accidents, and other hazards in busy port waters
  • 4Violating the safety zone rules can result in fines or other penalties
  • 5Commercial shipping operations and authorized port activities can continue with proper Coast Guard oversight

Impact Assessment

If you are a transportation company or vessel operator, this means you must follow specific routing and activity restrictions in the designated safety zone at the Port of Long Beach to avoid accidents and comply with Coast Guard requirements.

Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope

State-specific

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
Transportation CompaniesImporters/ExportersWorkers/Laborers

Key Dates

Published

December 31, 2025

Regulatory Connections

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.