Proposed Rule2026-07472
Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL
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April 16, 2026
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary security zone for certain navigable waters of Biscayne Bay in connection with the 2026 Miami FIFA World Cup and the World Cup Fan Fest events in Miami, Florida. The Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) is taking this action to safeguard official parties, VIP's and other participants ("attendees") attending the Miami 2026 FIFA World Cup and the World Cup Fan Fest because the ease of waterfront access to the various venues hosting the World Cup events presents a security concern for all attendees. Anchoring, or remaining within the security zone would be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 73 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20392-20393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07472]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0212]
RIN 1625-AA87
Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park,
Miami, FL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary security
zone for certain navigable waters of Biscayne Bay in connection with
the 2026 Miami FIFA World Cup and the World Cup Fan Fest events in
Miami, Florida. The Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) is taking this
action to safeguard official parties, VIP's and other participants
(``attendees'') attending the Miami 2026 FIFA World Cup and the World
Cup Fan Fest because the ease of waterfront access to the various
venues hosting the World Cup events presents a security concern for all
attendees. Anchoring, or remaining within the security zone would be
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) or
a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed
rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 18, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0212.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rule, contact LT Guerschom Etienne, Sector Miami Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 305-535-4317, or email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8fc8faeafdfcece7e0e2a1cafbe6eae1e1eacffafcece8a1e2e6e3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5d1a28382f2e3e35323073182934383333381d282e3e3a73303431">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Authority
The City of Miami will be hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the
World Cup Fan Fest from June 13 through July 5, 2026, at Bayfront Park,
Miami, FL. The Coast Guard anticipates these various events will draw
large crowds of people, executives, official parties, etc. and present
a security concern since the venues may be accessed from or are in
close proximity to the waterfront, Biscayne Bay. The COTP has
determined the ease of waterfront access to the various venues hosting
the World Cup events presents a security concern for attendees.
Therefore, the COTP is proposing this rule under the authority in 46
U.S.C. 70051 and 70124, which is needed to protect attendees from
terrorism, sabotage, or other subversive acts.
III. Discussion of the Rule
The COTP is proposing to establish a temporary security zone to be
enforced 24 hours a day beginning at 6:00 a.m. on June 13, 2026, until
6:00 a.m. on July 5, 2026. The temporary security zone would cover all
navigable waters of Biscayne Bay from approximately Port Boulevard
south ending before the Miami River Entrance. The duration of the
temporary security zone is intended to ensure the security of attendees
and the surrounding waterway before, during, and after the various
World Cup-related events in close proximity to Biscayne Bay in Miami,
Florida.
All persons and vessels are required to transit the security zone
at a steady speed and may not slow down, stop, or anchor except in the
case of unforeseen mechanical failure or other emergency. Any persons
or vessels forced to slow or stop in the security zone must immediately
notify the COTP Miami via VHF channel 16. 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. Below we summarize our
analyses 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.
Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this regulated
area. This regulation will only impact a small area of Biscayne Bay
near Bayfront Park in the Port of Miami for approximately 24 days.
Vessel traffic; however, will not be impeded by the temporary security
zone. Vessels will be able to transit around the security zone along
the Intracoastal Waterway with the only restriction being the inability
to stop or anchor within the zone. Moreover, the Coast Guard will rely
on the methods described in 33 CFR 165.7 to notify the public prior to
activation of any of the security zones described in paragraph (a) of
this section. The notifications include Local Notice to Mariners and
Broadcast Notice to Mariners issued on VHF-FM marine radio channel 16.
Coast Guard patrol boats and local law enforcement assets will also be
on scene with flashing energized blue lights when the security zone is
in effect.
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 proposed 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 will 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
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, and have determined that it is consistent with the
fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described
in that Order.
Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and
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Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does 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.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
As required by The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C.
1531-1538), the Coast Guard certifies that this proposed rule will not
result in an annual expenditure of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted for
inflation) by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate,
or by the private sector.
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-et seq.), and have
determined 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 is a security zone. It is 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 Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket.
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 at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. To do so, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, type
USCG-2026-0212 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 the docket. To view available documents, find
the docket as described in the previous paragraph, and then select
``Supporting & Related Material'' in the Document Type column. We will
post public comments in our online docket. Additional information is on
the <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> Frequently Asked Questions web page.
Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://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:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T07-0212 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T07-0212 Security Zone; Bayfront Park, Miami, FL.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of
Biscayne Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting
the following points beginning at 25[deg]46'43.32'' N,
080[deg]10'59.88'' W, thence to 25[deg]46'36.39'' N, 080[deg]10'55.56''
W, thence to 25[deg]46'29.63'' N, 080[deg]10'55.56'' W, thence to
25[deg]46'17.75'' N, 080[deg]11'05.65'' W, and along the shoreline back
to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on the World
Geodetic System (WGS 84).
(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
security zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in
subpart D of this part, you may not enter the security 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 on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (305) 535-4472.
Vessels in the area transiting around the security zone must comply
with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m.
on June 13, 2026, through 6:00 a.m. on July 5, 2026. Coast Guard patrol
boats and local law enforcement assets will also be on scene with
flashing energized blue lights indicating when the security zone is in
effect.
F.J. Florio,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Miami.
[FR Doc. 2026-07472 Filed 4-15-26; 8:45 am]
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