Safety Zone; FRL Inaugural Invitational eFoil Exhibition Race, Miami Marine Stadium Basin, Miami, FL

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Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters in the Miami Marine Stadium Basin in connection with the FRL Inaugural Invitational eFoil Exhibition Race. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with eFoil race operations. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 66033-66034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21305]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2026-1162]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; FRL Inaugural Invitational eFoil Exhibition Race, 
Miami Marine Stadium Basin, 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 safety 
zone for certain navigable waters in the Miami Marine Stadium Basin in 
connection with the FRL Inaugural Invitational eFoil Exhibition Race. 
The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine 
environment from potential hazards associated with eFoil race 
operations. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels 
from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the 
Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. We invite your comments on this 
proposed rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before November 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-2026-1162.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rule, contact MST2 Elliot Cortes, Sector Miami Waterways 
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 786-295-9051, or email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#24774147504b56694d45494d734550415653455d5764515747430a494d48"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cd9ea8aeb9a2bf80a4aca0a49aacb9a8bfbaacb4be8db8beaeaae3a0a4a1">[email&#160;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 was notified that an organization will be hosting 
the FRL Inaugural Invitational eFoil Exhibition Race on November 15, 
2026, at the Miami Marine Stadium Basin, Miami, FL. Hazards from eFoil 
racing include high-speed blunt force impacts, propeller lacerations, 
and lithium battery failures. The Captain of the Port Sector Miami 
(COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with eFoil 
racing are a safety concern for anyone within 100 yards of race 
operations. Therefore, the COTP is proposing 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.

III. Discussion of the Rule

    This proposed rule would establish a safety zone on November 15, 
2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The safety zone would cover all 
navigable waters within 100 yards of the race area. No vessel or person 
would be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining 
permission from the COTP or their 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. 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. Section 605 of the RFA allows an agency to certify a rule, in 
lieu of preparing an analysis, if the rulemaking is not expected to 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities. 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 for a few hours. In 
addition, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners 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 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).

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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 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 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.

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-2026-1162 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; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
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2. Add Sec.  165.T07-1162 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-1162   Safety Zone; FRL Inaugural Invitational eFoil 
Exhibition Race, Miami Marine Stadium Basin, Miami, FL

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of 
Miami Marine Stadium Basin, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a 
line connecting the following points beginning at 25.745062, -
80.166891, 25.743008, -80.164699, thence to 25.741214, -80.166992, 
25.743201, -80.169185 and 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 
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 on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (833) 642-7271. 
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 9:00 p.m. on November 15, 2026.

C.J. Barger,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Sector Miami.
[FR Doc. 2026-21305 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
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