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Federal Register · June 5, 2025
The title they went with Security Zones; Tampa Bay: Big Bend, Boca Grande, Crystal River, East Bay, Hillsborough Bay, MacDill Air Force Base, Manbirtee Key, Old Port Tampa, Port Manatee, Port Tampa, Port St. Petersburg, Port Sutton, Rattlesnake, and Weedon Island, FL Noisy translates that to

A chemical plant security zone in Tampa Bay is gone

What happened
The US Coast Guard is removing a security zone in Tampa Bay that restricted boat movement. The zone was put in place for a chemical facility that is no longer operating.
Why it matters
Security zones restrict movement for vessels, sometimes for decades. When a facility closes, the rules often stay on the books, creating unnecessary restrictions. This small change frees up a piece of the bay for normal use.
The signal
Watch for other disestablishments of security zones around defunct industrial facilities, especially in busy waterways.
If you insist
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