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MSIB 18-26 (Update 1) – Return to Normal Port Conditions
MSIB 18-26 (Update 1) – Return to Normal Port Conditions September 28, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that the port has secured from modified Port Condition WHISKEY and has returned to Normal Port Condition on the Delaware Bay and River, Cape May Harbor…
Read MoreEPA Publishes 2026 DERA National Notice of Funding Opportunity
EPA Publishes 2026 DERA National Notice of Funding Opportunity September 28, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is authorized under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act to offer funding assistance to accelerate the upgrade, retrofit, and turnover of the legacy diesel fleet. The EPA expects to award approximately $180 million under this…
Read MoreCBP announces advance notice of proposed rulemaking to enhance supply chain visibility
CBP announces advance notice of proposed rulemaking to enhance supply chain visibility September 2, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Comment Deadline: December 1, 2026 U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility,” designed to improve visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into…
Read MoreThe Beacon Summer 2026 Issue Published Online
The Beacon Summer 2026 Issue Published Online August 27, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Summer 2026 Issue of The Beacon is available online. View Online Download PDF Version
Read MoreAPHIS Transitioning to Electronic‑Only Payments
APHIS Transitioning to Electronic‑Only Payments August 5, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is notifying stakeholders of upcoming changes to our customer payment processes. On March 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments to and From America’s Bank Account. This order…
Read MoreFY26 Port Security Grant Program Announced
FY26 Port Security Grant Program Announced June 24, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Department of Homeland Security – FEMA released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY26 Port Security Grant Program. $95 million available NOFO Available Online Applications are due July 24, 2026.
Read MoreDelair Railroad Bridge, over the Delaware River, Scheduled Closures during FIFA 2026
Delair Railroad Bridge, over the Delaware River, Scheduled Closures during FIFA 2026 June 15, 2026 Return to Alerts Page “Mariners are advised that the Delair Railroad Bridge across the Delaware River, mile 104.6, in Philadelphia, PA, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position during the below time periods, due to the anticipated increase in ridership…
Read MoreMSIB 16-26 – Hurricane Seasonal Alert
MSIB 16-26 – Hurricane Seasonal Alert June 1, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Hurricane Seasonal Alert The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, is setting Hurricane Seasonal Alert on June 1,2026. Seasonal Alert will remain in effect through November 30, 2026, unless otherwise established. All vessels, facilities, and marinas are asked to take…
Read MoreThe Spring 2026 Issue of The Beacon Published Online
The Spring 2026 Issue of The Beacon Published Online April 30, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Read the Current Issue! (PDF | HTML)
Read MoreMaritime Exchange Submits Comments to CBP Electronic Export Manifest Proposed Rulemaking
Maritime Exchange Submits Comments to CBP Electronic Export Manifest Proposed Rulemaking April 10, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Maritime Exchange submitted comments in response to the Federal Register Notice: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection 19 CFR Parts 4, 103, and 113 [Docket No. USCBP–2025–0911] RIN 1651–AB59 Electronic Export Manifest for…
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