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Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 25, 2026.
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What the agency says
This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs- Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utilized for smuggling illegal cargoes into or out of the United States specifically within the CEAs. Additionally, this action authorizes customs officers and agents to enforce applicable U.S. laws, including the authorization to board vessels, examine vessels, merchandise and persons on board, bring the same into port, and pursue, seize, and arrest individuals, within the CEAs.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-17354
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Establishment of Customs-Enforcement Areas
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Published
- August 25, 2026
- Dates
- The Customs-Enforcement Areas described herein are established as of August 25, 2026.
- Docket
- CBP Dec. No. 26-17
- Pages
- 4
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