Safety Zone; Laguna Madre, South Padre Island, TX
2026-09491 · rule · published 2026-05-13 · effective 2026-05-16
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within an 800-foot radius of a fireworks barge in the Laguna Madre. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a 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.
- Agencies
- Homeland Security Department (
DHS), Coast Guard (USCG) - Dockets
Docket Number USCG-2026-0530- RIN
1625-AA00- Topics
- Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways
- CFR references
- 33 CFR 165