Rule2026-10463
Safety Zone; Humboldt Bay, Humboldt Bay, CA
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Published
May 27, 2026
Effective
June 3, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Humboldt Bay. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with exposure of hazardous material from Pacific Gas & Electrical Company shoreside terminal while conducting maintenance. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Francisco, or their designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31358-31360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10463]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0302]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Humboldt Bay, Humboldt Bay, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters of Humboldt Bay. The safety zone is needed to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards
associated with exposure of hazardous material from Pacific Gas &
Electrical Company shoreside terminal while conducting maintenance.
Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San
Francisco, or their designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on June 3,
2026.
ADDRESSES: To view available documents, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0302.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
contact Sector San Francisco Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast
Guard; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fdaebbaabca9b8afaabca4aebd888e9e9ad3909491"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90c3d6c7d1c4d5c2c7d1c9c3d0e5e3f3f7befdf9fc">[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
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NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Authority
The Coast Guard received notification that Pacific Gas and
Electrical Company (PG&E) will be conducting maintenance on a PG&E
facility near Humboldt Bay, CA on June 3, 2026. While maintenance is
conducted at the PG&E shoreside terminal there will be potential
hazards from the exposure of hazardous material. The Captain of the
Port (COTP) Sector San Francisco has determined that hazards associated
with the maintenance being conducted are a safety concern for anyone
within a 100-meter radius of this PG&E facility (40[deg]44'31'' N,
124[deg]12'39'' W). Therefore, the COTP is issuing this rule under the
authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034, which is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
safety zone.
Because of these potential hazards, 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.
Additionally, the Coast Guard was not notified of this of this event
with sufficient time to solicit notice and comments prior to when this
safety zone must be established on June 3, 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 safety zone on June 3, 2026, from 8. a.m.
through 5 p.m. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters within a
100-meter radius of the PG&E facility, located at 1000 King Salmon Ave,
Eureka, CA 95503 (40[deg]44'31'' N, 124[deg]12'39'' W). Vessels and
persons will not be allowed to enter the zone during this time, unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port.
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 safety 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.T11-230 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T11165.T11-230 Safety Zone; Humboldt Bay, Humboldt Bay, CA
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters of the Humbolt Bay, from surface to bottom, within a circle
formed 100-meters out from the Pacific Gas & Electric Company facility
in approximate position 40[deg]44'31'' N, 124[deg]12'39 W'' These
coordinates are based on the North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(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 (COTP) San Francisco 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
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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 (415) 399-7440.
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 period. This section will be enforced from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. on June 3, 2026.
Jordan M. Baldueza,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector San Francisco.
[FR Doc. 2026-10463 Filed 5-26-26; 8:45 am]
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