Rule2026-07754
Security Zone; National Football League Draft, Ohio River, Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh PA
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Published
April 21, 2026
Effective
April 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters near the confluence of the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers. The security zone is needed to protect the public from potential threats related to the National Football League Draft, in Pittsburgh, PA. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21263-21265]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07754]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0226]
RIN 1625-AA87
Security Zone; National Football League Draft, Ohio River,
Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh PA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for
navigable waters near the confluence of the Ohio, Allegheny, and
Monongahela Rivers. The security zone is needed to protect the public
from potential threats related to the National Football League Draft,
in Pittsburgh, PA. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is
prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port,
Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh.
DATES: This rule is effective April 23, 2026, through April 25, 2026.
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ADDRESSES: To view available documents, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0226.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
contact MST3 Jakob Wassler-Beck, MSU Pittsburgh Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 206-815-6624, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81d2d5cdacd2ccc3acccd2d4d1e8f5f5f2e3f4f3e6e9acd6e0f5e4f3f6e0f8f2c1f4f2e2e6afece8ed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4211160e6f110f006f0f1117122b363631203730252a6f152336273035233b3102373121256c2f2b2e">[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 Coast Guard received notification that the National Football
League Draft will be happening at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
between April 23, 2026 and April 25, 2026. The Captain of the Port
(COTP) Pittsburgh has determined that potential threats present a
safety risk to attendees and spectators within the proximity of the
event. Therefore, the COTP is issuing this rule under the authority in
46 U.S.C. 70051 and 70124, which is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
security zone.
Because of the safety risks associated with this event, the Coast
Guard is issuing this rule without prior notice and comment. As is
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with
respect to this rule because it is impracticable and contrary to the
public interest. The Coast Guard was notified of this event on March
16, 2026, but we must establish this security zone by April 23, 2026,
to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment. Therefore,
we do not have enough time to solicit and respond to comments.
For the same reasons, the Coast Guard finds that under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3), good cause exists for making this rule effective less than
30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
III. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a security zone from 12:01 a.m. April 23,
2026, until 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2026. The security zone will cover
all waters of the Ohio River from Mile Marker 0 to Mile Marker 0.5; all
waters of the Allegheny River from Mile Marker 0 to Mile Marker 0.6;
and all waters of the Monongahela River from Mile Marker 0 to Mile
Marker 0.3. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the security
zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or their designated
representative.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this 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 analysis provisions of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, do not apply to rules that
are not subject to notice and comment. Because the Coast Guard has, for
good cause, waived the notice and comment requirement that would
otherwise apply to this rulemaking, the Regulatory Flexibility Act's
flexibility analysis provisions do not apply here.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this 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). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy
or action of the Coast Guard.
B. Collection of Information
This 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 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 rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and 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 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 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 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.
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 amends
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.T08-0226 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T08-0226 Security Zone; National Football League Draft, Ohio
River, Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, PA.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of
the Ohio River from Mile Marker 0 to Mile Marker 0.5; all waters of the
Allegheny River from Mile Marker 0 to Mile
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Marker 0.6; and all waters of the Monongahela River Mile Marker 0 to
Mile Marker 0.3.
(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 Pittsburgh (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 (206) 815-6624.
Those in 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 12:01
a.m. April 23, 2026 to 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2026.
Justin R. Jolley,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, MSU Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2026-07754 Filed 4-20-26; 8:45 am]
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