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Security Zone; Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, Apra Harbor, Guam
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 21, 2026. It took effect on August 27, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for certain navigable waters of the Philippine Sea in the Pacific Ocean in Apra Harbor, Guam. The Coast Guard will only enforce this rule when the United States government officials or other persons under the protection of the Secret Service are present or expected to be present. This action is necessary to protect the official party, public, and surrounding waterways from terrorist acts, sabotage, or other subversive acts. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-17097
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Temporary final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- August 21, 2026
- Takes effect
- August 27, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective from 9 a.m. ChST on August 27, 2026 through 4 p.m. ChST on August 27, 2026. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice by Marine Broadcast will be used from 0900- 1600 August 27, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2026-1070
- 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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