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Port Valdez – safety zone

The US Coast Guard republished its 2014 rule establishing a permanent safety zone on waters of Port Valdez within 200 yards of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry terminal. The safety zone, which is effective immediately, will be enforced when there is a declared Commercial Salmon Fishery Opener. 83 Fed. Reg. 32208 (7/12/18) [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-07-12/pdf/2018-14863.pdf].

USACE & EPA – waters of the United States

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that would recodify the 2015 preexisting rule defining 'waters of the United States'. Comments must be received by 13 August. 83 Fed. Reg. 32227 (7/12/18) [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-07-12/pdf/2018-14679.pdf].

NOAA – possible meteorite fragments recovered

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a news release stating that scientists have recovered from the sea floor possible fragments of a meteorite that landed in the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary on 7 March 2018. (7/11/18) [http://www.noaa.gov/stories/scientists-recover-possible-fragments-of-meteorite-landed-in-marine-sanctuary].

UK – laser targeting sanctions

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) issued a news release reminding the public the new law imposing tougher sanctions for targeting a laser at vehicles, including trains, planes, cars, and vessels, has entered into force. Penalties range up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both. (7/10/18) [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tougher-laser-misuse-laws-come-into-force].

UK – ballast water management FAQ

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency posted its Ballast Water Management FAQ. (7/11/18) [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/724375/Ballast_Water_Management_FAQ_Version_1.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.