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, § 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 § 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.

91 FR 70795