The Coast Guard admits it often publishes safety rules too late for anyone to follow

The Coast Guard is publishing a list of temporary safety and security zones that were already expired when the public learned about them. This means people were unknowingly breaking rules that were supposed to keep them safe.

The Coast Guard issues temporary rules to protect the public during events like boat races or construction. But it turns out, the agency often cannot publish these rules in the Federal Register before the event is over. This means the public has no way to know about restrictions on waterways until after they have already passed.