Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the York River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water drone show. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia, or their designated representative.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2026-1125] RIN 1625-AA00 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the York River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water drone show. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia, or their designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. through 10 p.m. on October 16, 2026. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-1125. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, contact LCDR Justin Strassfield, Sector Virginia Waterways Management ( printed page 57797) Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 206-815-7367, or email VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background and Authority On August 17, 2026, the Coast Guard received notification that a drone show will be launched o…
Citation: 91 FR 57796