Proposed Rule2025-18467
Safety Zone; Port Miami Main Shipping Channel, Miami, FL
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Published
September 24, 2025
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Main Shipping Channel, offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL, in connection with the E1 World Championship high- speed electric powerboat races. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Port Miami, Miami, FL, and to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the race. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Miami or a designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 24, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45928-45930]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18467]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2025-0709]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Port Miami Main Shipping Channel, Miami, FL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety
zone for certain waters of the Main Shipping Channel, offshore of Port
Miami, Miami, FL, in connection with the E1 World Championship high-
speed electric powerboat races. This action is necessary to provide for
the safety of life on these navigable waters near Port Miami, Miami,
FL, and to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from
potential hazards associated with the race. This rulemaking would
prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Miami or a designated
representative.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before October 9, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2025-0709 using the Federal Docket Management System at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments. This notice of proposed rulemaking
with its plain-language, 100-word-or-less proposed rule summary, will
be available in this same docket.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant Guerschom Etienne,
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 786-295-
9051, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8fbcdcbdcc7dae5c1c9c5c1ffc9dccddadfc9d1dbe8dddbcbcf86c5c1c4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d2e181e09120f30141c10142a1c09180f0a1c040e3d080e1e1a53101411">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis
On June 18, 2025, Electric Sea Racing Limited notified the Coast
Guard that it will be conducting the E1 World Championship race for
certain periods during each day from November 6, 2025, through November
8, 2025, described further below. The race will take place in the Main
Shipping Channel, offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL, and involve
electric high-speed powerboats with up to 5 racing at a time. The
Captain of the Port Sector Miami (COTP) has determined that potential
hazards associated with the high-speed race would be a safety concern
for participants, vessels, and public.
The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants,
spectators, and vessels on certain navigable waters of the Main
Shipping Channel, offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL, before, during,
and after the scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this
rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034.
III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
The COTP is proposing to establish a safety zone from November 6
through November 8, 2025. It would be subject to enforcement from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 6, 2025; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 7,
2025; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 8, 2025. Designated times for
public transit through the zone would be from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
and from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. The safety zone would cover
all navigable waters within the Port Miami Main Shipping Channel
beginning offshore from Terminal F and continuing northwest to
approximately 400 meters offshore from the Kaseya Center. The safety
zone would extend approximately one mile in length. No vessel or person
would be permitted to enter the safety zone outside of the two
designated windows without obtaining permission from the COTP or a
designated representative. The regulatory text we are proposing appears
at the end of this document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive orders related to rulemaking.
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Below we summarize our analysis based on a number of these statutes and
Executive orders.
A. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. This
regulation will only impact a small area for a few hours, and there are
two designated times each day when vessels may pass through the zone.
In addition, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Marines
via VHF FM marine channel 16, which will allow small entities to adjust
their transit plans.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment
(see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to
what degree this rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this proposed rule will
affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction
and you have questions, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments to the
Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the
Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards by calling 1-888-
REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).
B. Collection of Information
This proposed rule would not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
C. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132
(Federalism), if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels
of government. We have analyzed this proposed rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments) because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If
you believe this proposed rule has implications for federalism or
Indian tribes, please call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the potential effects of
this proposed rule elsewhere in this preamble.
E. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have made
a preliminary determination that this action is one of a category of
actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant
effect on the human environment. This proposed rule involves a safety
zone lasting 22 hours. Normally such actions are categorically excluded
from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of
DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A preliminary Record of
Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available
in the docket. For instructions on locating the docket, see the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble. We seek any comments or information
that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact
from this proposed rule.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through
the Federal Docket Management System at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. To do so,
go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, type USCG-2025-0709 in the search
box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for this document in the Search
Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment option. If
you cannot submit your material by using <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>,
call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
of this proposed rule for alternate instructions.
Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this
proposed rule as being available in the docket, find the docket as
described in the previous paragraph, and then select ``Supporting &
Related Material'' in the Document Type column. Public comments will
also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following
instructions on the <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> Frequently Asked
Questions web page.
We review all comments received.
Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> will include any personal information you
have provided. For more about privacy and submissions to the docket in
response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records
notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T07-0709 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T07-0709 Safety Zone; Intracoastal Waterway, Miami, FL.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Port Miami Main Shipping Channel, from surface to bottom,
encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at
25[deg]47'0'' N, 80[deg]10'40'' W, thence to 25[deg]47'01.6'' N,
80[deg]10'50.3'' W, thence to 25[deg]46'57.2'' N, 80[deg]10'50.3'' W,
thence to 25[deg]46'51.8'' N, 80[deg]10'37.8'' W, thence to
25[deg]46'46.2'' N, 80[deg]10'24.3'' W, thence to 25[deg]46'51.0'' N,
80[deg]10'20.5'' W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point.
These coordinates are based on WGS 84 coordinates.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Sector Miami (COTP) in the enforcement of the
safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by contacting Sector Miami's Command Center at 305-535-
4300. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated
representative.
(d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on November 6, 2025; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 7, 2025;
and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 8, 2025.
Dated: September 19, 2025.
Christian J. Barger,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Sector Miami.
[FR Doc. 2025-18467 Filed 9-23-25; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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