SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce security zones in 33 CFR 165.1321(c)(1), the Blair Waterway Security Zone, and 165.1321(c)(2), the Sitcum Waterway Security Zone, for the Military Outloads security zones from 12:01 a.m. on October 30, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on November 01, 2026. This action is being taken to provide for the security of life and vessels on navigable waterways during this 3-day event. Our regulation for Protection of Military Cargo within the Captain of the Port Zone Puget Sound, WA, § 165.1321, specifies the location of the regulated area for the Military Outloads which encompasses portions of the Blair Waterway and Sitcum Waterway, Commencement Bay, WA. During the enforcement periods, as reflected in § 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 Captain of the Port or a Designated Representative at least four hours in advance. Vessels less than 20 meters in length should seek permission at least one 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 ( printed page 66531) notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners.

91 FR 66530