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Atlantic Shipping Safety: Mandating Wider Navigation Corridors.

This Act mandates the creation of new, wider safety corridors for ships along the Atlantic Coast to enhance navigation safety and reduce the risk of maritime accidents. Citizens benefit from increased safety in coastal waters and better protection of the marine environment. These regulations must be finalized within one year and will take effect by the end of 2026.
Key points
Requires the establishment of new, clearly defined, and wider safety fairways for ship traffic along the Atlantic Coast.
The goal is to improve maritime safety and minimize the risk of collisions involving large vessels.
The Coast Guard must issue the final regulations within one year, with an effective date of December 31, 2026.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6410
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]