Rule2026-11993
Security Zone; Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, CA
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Published
June 15, 2026
Effective
June 15, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters offshore of Los Angeles International Airport. The security zone is necessary to ensure public safety and prevent sabotage or terrorist acts near the airport during the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles, CA. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles--Long Beach.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35886-35888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11993]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0556]
RIN 1625-AA87
Security Zone; Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
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ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for
navigable waters offshore of Los Angeles International Airport. The
security zone is necessary to ensure public safety and prevent sabotage
or terrorist acts near the airport during the 2026 World Cup in Los
Angeles, CA. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited
unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los
Angeles--Long Beach.
DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 15, 2026,
through July 12, 2026. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will
be used from June 11, 2026, through June 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To view available documents go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0556.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
contact LCDR Kevin Kinsella, Sector Los Angeles--Long Beach Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 310-521-3860, or email
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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 a request to establish a temporary
security zone offshore of Los Angeles International Airport to protect
visitors and VIPs prior to, during, and after the 2026 World Cup. The
Captain of the Port (COTP), Los Angeles--Long Beach has determined that
the arrival and departure of visitors and VIPs present a security
concern offshore of the airport. Therefore, the COTP is issuing this
rule under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70051 and 70124, which is needed
to ensure public safety and prevent sabotage or terrorist acts near the
airport from the navigable waters within the security zone.
Because of risks associated with 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. The final details
regarding the size of the zone were not finalized until May 18, 2026,
but we must establish this security zone by June 11, 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 reason, 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 for specific dates and times
from June 11, 2026, through July 12, 2026. The security zone will cover
all navigable waters within a designated portion of Santa Monica Bay,
offshore of Los Angeles International Airport. 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:
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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.T11-235 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T11-235 Security Zone; Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, CA.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of
Santa Monica Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line
connecting the following points beginning at 33[deg]55.61' N,
118[deg]26.87' W, thence to 33[deg]56.85' N, 118[deg]27.55' W, thence
to 33[deg]57.05' N, 118[deg]27.01' W, thence to 33[deg]55.81' N,
118[deg]26.35' W and back to the beginning point. These coordinates are
based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84)/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 Los Angeles--Long Beach (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) The security zone will only be enforced for specific dates and
times during the enforcement period. The COTP will provide public
notice of the specific enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, or actual notice via PATOM on
scene.
(3) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (310) 521-3801.
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 may be enforced on June 11,
2026, through July 12, 2026.
S.L. Crecy,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Los Angeles--Long Beach.
[FR Doc. 2026-11993 Filed 6-12-26; 8:45 am]
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