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Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX

The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 16, 2026. It took effect on January 16, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of two vessels carrying cargo requiring an elevated level of security in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Shipping Channels. The security zone is needed to protect the vessels, their cargo, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage, or other subversive acts, accidents, or events of a similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi.

Key facts

Document number
2026-00834
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary final rule
Agency
Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
Published
January 16, 2026
Takes effect
January 16, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective without actual notice from January 16, 2026 through January 22, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from January 13, 2026, until January 16, 2026.
Docket
Docket Number USCG-2026-0071
Regulation ID (RIN)
1625-AA87
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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