Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX
- Published
- Sep 8, 2026
- Effective
- Sep 5, 2026
- Citation
- 91 FR 57089
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2026-1094
- Agencies
- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard
Temporary final rule.
Summary
The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone on the waters of Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas, to keep people and boats away from the area while an over‑water fireworks show takes place. The zone is intended to protect spectators, vessel crews, and the marine environment from any hazards that could arise from the display. The rule is issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Coast Guard and applies to all vessels, watercraft operators, and anyone planning to be on the water in the designated area. Access is prohibited unless a specific waiver is granted by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or an authorized representative. The regulation was published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2026 (91 FR 57089) and took effect on September 5, 2026, making the restriction already operational. Because it is a temporary final rule, there is no public comment period; the Coast Guard will enforce the zone for the duration of the fireworks event and will lift the restriction once the display is completed.
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Official abstract
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.
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