2026-21949·DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Special Local Regulation; Port Miami Main Shipping Channel, Miami FL

Proposed RuleComment Period Closed

Published: Oct 28, 2026
Comments closed: Nov 4, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 67786
Docket: Docket Number USCG-2026-1152
Agencies: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard

Notice of proposed rulemaking.

Summary

The Coast Guard is proposing a short‑term rule that would close a portion of the Miami Shipping Channel to all vessels and people during the E1 Miami Grand Prix. The goal is to keep the channel safe from the hazards that can arise when high‑speed powerboats race nearby, protecting both marine traffic and the environment. The regulation is being issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Coast Guard. It would apply to anyone who normally uses the channel—commercial ships, recreational boaters, fishermen, and other water‑based activities—unless they receive a specific waiver from the Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. The proposal was published on Oct. 28, 2026 and will become effective once the Coast Guard finalizes the rule. Comments on the draft must be submitted by Nov. 4, 2026. After the comment period, the Coast Guard will review the feedback, make any adjustments, and then issue a final rule that will set the exact dates and conditions for the temporary closure during the race.

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Official abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Miami Shipping Channel offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL in connection with the E1 Miami Grand Prix. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by high-speed powerboat racing. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in or loitering around the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.