Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 73 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20392-20393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07472]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2026-0212]
RIN 1625-AA87


Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, 
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 security 
zone for certain navigable waters of Biscayne Bay in connection with 
the 2026 Miami FIFA World Cup and the World Cup Fan Fest events in 
Miami, Florida. The Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) is taking this 
action to safeguard official parties, VIP's and other participants 
(``attendees'') attending the Miami 2026 FIFA World Cup and the World 
Cup Fan Fest because the ease of waterfront access to the various 
venues hosting the World Cup events presents a security concern for all 
attendees. Anchoring, or remaining within the security zone would be 
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami (COTP) or 
a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed 
rulemaking.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast 
Guard on or before May 18, 2026.

ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-0212.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
proposed rule, contact LT Guerschom Etienne, Sector Miami Waterways 
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 305-535-4317, or email 
Guerschom.Etienne@uscg.mil.

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 City of Miami will be hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 
World Cup Fan Fest from June 13 through July 5, 2026, at Bayfront Park, 
Miami, FL. The Coast Guard anticipates these various events will draw 
large crowds of people, executives, official parties, etc. and present 
a security concern since the venues may be accessed from or are in 
close proximity to the waterfront, Biscayne Bay. The COTP has 
determined the ease of waterfront access to the various venues hosting 
the World Cup events presents a security concern for attendees. 
Therefore, the COTP is proposing this rule under the authority in 46 
U.S.C. 70051 and 70124, which is needed to protect attendees from 
terrorism, sabotage, or other subversive acts.

III. Discussion of the Rule

    The COTP is proposing to establish a temporary security zone to be 
enforced 24 hours a day beginning at 6:00 a.m. on June 13, 2026, until 
6:00 a.m. on July 5, 2026. The temporary security zone would cover all 
navigable waters of Biscayne Bay from approximately Port Boulevard 
south ending before the Miami River Entrance. The duration of the 
temporary security zone is intended to ensure the security of attendees 
and the surrounding waterway before, during, and after the various 
World Cup-related events in close proximity to Biscayne Bay in Miami, 
Florida.
    All persons and vessels are required to transit the security zone 
at a steady speed and may not slow down, stop, or anchor except in the 
case of unforeseen mechanical failure or other emergency. Any persons 
or vessels forced to slow or stop in the security zone must immediately 
notify the COTP Miami via VHF channel 16. 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 of Biscayne Bay 
near Bayfront Park in the Port of Miami for approximately 24 days. 
Vessel traffic; however, will not be impeded by the temporary security 
zone. Vessels will be able to transit around the security zone along 
the Intracoastal Waterway with the only restriction being the inability 
to stop or anchor within the zone. Moreover, the Coast Guard will rely 
on the methods described in 33 CFR 165.7 to notify the public prior to 
activation of any of the security zones described in paragraph (a) of 
this section. The notifications include Local Notice to Mariners and 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners issued on VHF-FM marine radio channel 16. 
Coast Guard patrol boats and local law enforcement assets will also be 
on scene with flashing energized blue lights when the security zone is 
in effect.
    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

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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 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.

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 https://www.regulations.gov. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type 
USCG-2026-0212 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 
https://www.regulations.gov, 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 https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked Questions web page.
    Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we 
post to https://www.regulations.gov 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; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T07-0212 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T07-0212  Security Zone; Bayfront Park, Miami, FL.

    (a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of 
Biscayne Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting 
the following points beginning at 25[deg]46'43.32'' N, 
080[deg]10'59.88'' W, thence to 25[deg]46'36.39'' N, 080[deg]10'55.56'' 
W, thence to 25[deg]46'29.63'' N, 080[deg]10'55.56'' W, thence to 
25[deg]46'17.75'' N, 080[deg]11'05.65'' W, and along the shoreline 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 
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) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's 
representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (305) 535-4472. 
Vessels in the area transiting around 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 will be enforced from 6 a.m. 
on June 13, 2026, through 6:00 a.m. on July 5, 2026. Coast Guard patrol 
boats and local law enforcement assets will also be on scene with 
flashing energized blue lights indicating when the security zone is in 
effect.

F.J. Florio,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Miami.
[FR Doc. 2026-07472 Filed 4-15-26; 8:45 am]
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