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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1625-AA01

Anchorage Regulation; San Juan Bay, San Juan, PR

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard — observed across 5 documents over 1563 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Coast Guard is making new rules for where ships can anchor in San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico, to keep the harbor safe and organized. If your business handles shipping or operates boats in that bay, review the final rules for changes to anchoring zones, how long you can stay, fees, and any new permits you might need.

First seen

May 16, 2022

Last seen

Aug 26, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

9d

Comments close

Friday, September 25, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 16, 2022·87 FR 29668

    Anchorage Regulations; Ten Anchorages on the Mississippi River Mile Markers 12-85 AHP

    effective Jun 15, 2022#2022-10356

  2. Proposed·Jun 8, 2026·91 FR 34585

    Anchorages; Port of New York

    comments close Aug 7, 2026#2026-11434

  3. Final·Jun 17, 2026·91 FR 36534

    Anchorage Grounds; Columbia River, Longview, Oregon and Washington

    effective Jul 17, 2026#2026-12172

  4. Proposed·Aug 18, 2026·91 FR 53395

    Anchorages; Bolivar Roads Channel, Galveston, TX

    comments close Sep 17, 2026#2026-16832

  5. Proposed·Aug 26, 2026·91 FR 55062

    Anchorage Regulation; San Juan Bay, San Juan, PR

    comments close Sep 25, 2026#2026-17419