Security Zones; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA

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The Coast Guard will enforce security zones for the Protection of Military Cargo from November 8 through November 12, 2026, to provide for the security of life and vessels on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for Protection of Military Cargo within the Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA identifies the security zones for this event in the Blair Waterway and Sitcum Waterway in Commencement Bay, WA. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 215 (Monday, November 9, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 70795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22831]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2026-1405]


Security Zones; Protection of Military Cargo, Captain of the Port 
Zone Puget Sound, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce security zones for the Protection 
of Military Cargo from November 8 through November 12, 2026, to provide 
for the security of life and vessels on navigable waterways during this 
event. Our regulation for Protection of Military Cargo within the 
Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA identifies the security zones 
for this event in the Blair Waterway and Sitcum Waterway in 
Commencement Bay, WA. During the enforcement periods, the operator of 
any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the 
Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1321 will be enforced for the 
security zones identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 
below for the dates and times specified.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email LT Anthony Pinto, Sector 
Puget Sound Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
206-217-6051, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec9f898f98839e9c998b89989f83998288bbbba1ac999f8f8bc2818580"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0c7f696f78637e7c796b69787f637962685b5b414c797f6f6b22616560">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce security zones 
in 33 CFR 165.1321 for the Blair Waterway Security Zone (33 CFR 
165.1321(c)(1)) and the Sitcum Waterway Security Zone ((c)(2)), for 
military outloads from 12:01 a.m. on November 8, 2026, through 11:59 
p.m. on November 12, 2026. This action is being taken to provide for 
the security of life and vessels on navigable waterways during this 5-
day event. Our regulation for Protection of Military Cargo within the 
Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA, Sec.  165.1321, specifies the 
location of the regulated area for the Military Outloads which 
encompasses portions of the Blair Waterway and Sitcum Waterway in 
Commencement Bay, WA. During the enforcement periods, as reflected in 
Sec.  165.1321(d), if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated 
area, you must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port or 
any Designated Representative to enter, move within, or exit the 
security zones. Vessels 20 meters or greater in length should seek 
permission from the COTP or a Designated Representative at least 4 
hours in advance. Vessels less than 20 meters in length should seek 
permission at least 1 hour in advance. VTS Puget Sound may be reached 
on VHF channel 14.
    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this 
enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners.

Michael J. Hunt,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 2026-22831 Filed 11-6-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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