Special Local Regulation; Port Miami Main Shipping Channel, Miami FL

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Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Miami Shipping Channel offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL in connection with the E1 Miami Grand Prix. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by high-speed powerboat racing. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in or loitering around the regulated area 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 207 (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67786-67788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21949]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2026-1152]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulation; Port Miami Main Shipping Channel, 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 special 
local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Miami 
Shipping Channel offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL in connection with 
the E1 Miami Grand Prix. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, 
vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by 
high-speed powerboat racing. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit 
persons and vessels from being in or loitering around the regulated 
area 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 4, 2026.

ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to the 
Federal Docket Management System at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and 
search for USCG-2026-1152.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rule, contact MST2 Elliot Cortes Waterways Management 
Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 786-295-9051, or email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f2a19791869d80bf9b939f9ba59386978085938b81b287819195dc9f9b9e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0c5f696f78637e41656d61655b6d78697e7b6d757f4c797f6f6b22616560">[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

    On July 22, 2026, Electric Sea Racing Limited notified the Coast 
Guard that it will be conducting the E1 Miami Grand Prix race on 
November 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 12, 2026, from 8 
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and November 13 through November 14, 2026, from 8 
a.m. to 2 p.m. The race will take place in the Main Shipping Channel, 
offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL, and involve approximately 12 
electric high-speed powerboats 24 feet in length with no more than 5 
racing at a time.
    The Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) is issuing this Special Local 
Regulation (SLR) under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041. The purpose of 
this rulemaking is to protect event participants, spectators, and 
vessels on certain navigable waters of the Main Shipping Channel, 
offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL before, during, and after the 
scheduled event.

III. Discussion of the Proposed Rule

    This proposed rule would establish a special regulated area on 
November 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 12, 2026, from 8 
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and November 13 through November 14, 2026, from 8 
a.m. to 2 p.m. Designated times for public transit through the 
regulated area on November 11, 2026, will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 
a.m., on November 12, 2026, from 11:35 a.m. to 11:55 a.m., November 13-
14, 2026, from 11:10 a.m. to 11:50 p.m., and again from 12:10 p.m. to 
12:40 p.m. The regulated area would cover all navigable waters within 
the Port Miami Main Shipping Channel beginning offshore from Terminal F 
and continuing northwest to

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approximately 400 meters offshore from the Kaseya Center. The regulated 
area extends approximately 1 mile in length. No vessel or person will 
be permitted to enter the regulated area outside of the one designated 
window on November 11 and 12, 2026, and two designated windows on 
November 13 and 14, 2026, without obtaining permission from the COTP or 
a 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. 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. 
The enforcement period is during a time when vessel traffic is normally 
low. In addition, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to 
Marines via VHF FM marine channel 16, which will allow small entities 
to adjust their transit plans, and the rule allows vessels to request 
permission to enter the regulated area from the COTP or designated 
representative.
    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 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 special regulated area. It is categorically 
excluded from further review under paragraph L61.

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 through 
the Federal Docket Management System 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-2026-1152 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 100

    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 100 as follows:

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

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2. Add Sec.  100.T07-1152 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.T07-1152  Special Local Regulation; Port Miami Main Shipping 
Channel, FL.

    (a) Location. This special local regulation applies to the 
following regulated area: All waters of the Port Maimi Main Shipping 
Channel, from

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surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following 
points beginning at 25[deg]0'47'' N, thence to 80[deg]10'42'' N, thence 
to 25[deg]0'47'' N, 80[deg]10'44'' W, thence to 25[deg]0'47'' N, 
80[deg]10'48'' W, thence to 25[deg]46'55'' N, 80[deg]10'48'' W, thence 
to 25[deg]46'44'' N, 80[deg]10'22'' W, thence to 25[deg]46'50'' N, 
80[deg]10'18'' W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. 
These coordinates are based on the 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 (COTP) Sector Miami in the enforcement of the 
regulated area. Participant means all persons and vessels registered 
with the event sponsor as a participant in the race.
    (c) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from 
entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the 
regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami or their designated 
representative. No vessel traffic shall loiter within the intercoastal 
waterway and shall maintain course and speed.
    (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 special regulated area must comply with all lawful orders 
or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated 
representative.
    (3) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through 
advanced notice via broadcast notice to mariners and by on-scene 
designated representatives.
    (d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced on November 
11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 12, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 
p.m., and November 13 through November 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

F.J. Florio,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Miami.
[FR Doc. 2026-21949 Filed 10-27-26; 8:45 am]
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