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The article presents a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Coast Guard to establish a safety zone on the navigable waters of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Cheasapeake, Virginia. The agency reportedly believes that the action is necessary to ensure safety of life on the waters during bridge construction and the Gilmerton Bridge Center Span Float-in. It also offers instructions to submit comments.

The article reports on the withdrawal of a proposed rule by the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the Gilmerton Bridge Center Span Float-in and bridge construction in 2012. It mentions that the proposal, with start date of July 31, needs to be rescheduled to begin on September 5 because of unforeseen circumstances with the construction of span lift. It states that the proposed rulemaking is withdrawn by the Coast Guard on July 6.