WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Coast Guard has issued a proposed rule called: Sabine Pass Safety Fairway Anchorages.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 17 by Robert C. Compher, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy.
Summary: The Coast Guard proposes to establish two new fairway anchorages adjacent to the existing safety fairway approaches to Sabine Bank and Sabine Pass, Texas. These two additional fairway anchorages would be in deeper water than the existing anchorages along the Sabine Pass fairway to accommodate vessels, primarily petroleum tankers, with deeper drafts. This rulemaking enhances the efficient transportation of energy resources and advances our national energy domi...