Data / Federal rules / 2026-18279
Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 8, 2026. It took effect on September 5, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Laguna Madre. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or their designated representative.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-18279
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Temporary final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- September 8, 2026
- Takes effect
- September 5, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective from September 5, 2026, through September 8, 2026. The zone will be enforced for three hours one evening during this period, depending on the fireworks display schedule.
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2026-1094
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AA00
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 165
- Topics
- Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
- Pages
- 2
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