The Coast Guard admits it cannot publish its own rules on time

The Coast Guard issues temporary rules for safety and security zones, but often fails to publish them in the Federal Register before they expire. This means the public often does not know about these rules until after they are no longer in effect.

The Coast Guard has the power to restrict access to waterways for safety or security reasons. These restrictions can affect shipping, fishing, and recreational boating. When these rules are not published on time, people cannot plan around them or challenge them. This document is a formal admission that the agency's process for informing the public is broken.