Homeland Security Department Docket USCG-2026-0867 Final Rule

2026-13410: Safety Zone; Seafair Air Show Performance, Seattle, WA

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Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington for the Seafair Air Show July 30, 2026 through August 2, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways. The event's regulated area is identified in its regulation. During enforcement periods no person or vessel may enter or remain within the safety zone, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Puget Sound or their designated representative(s). Vessels and persons granted authorization to enter the safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP or their designated representative(s).

The agency’s own summary, as published.

The rule, in full

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Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 126 (Thursday, July 2, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 126 (Thursday, July 2, 2026)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 40400] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-13410] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG-2026-0867] Safety Zone; Seafair Air Show Performance, Seattle, WA

Agency

Coast Guard, DHS.

Action

Notification of enforcement of regulation. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington for the Seafair Air Show July 30, 2026 through August 2, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways. The event's regulated area is identified in its regulation. During enforcement periods no person or vessel may enter or remain within the safety zone, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Puget Sound or their designated representative(s). Vessels and persons granted authorization to enter the safety zone shall obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP or their designated representative(s).

Dates

The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1319 will be enforced from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. each day from July 30, 2026 through August 2, 2026.

For Further Information Contact

If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email LT Anthony Pinto, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Puget Sound, Waterways Management Division; by telephone 206-827-4839, or email [email protected].

Supplementary Information

The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone in 33 CFR 165.1319 for the annual Seafair Air Show Performance from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. each day from July 30, 2026 through August 2, 2026. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this 4-day event. The location of the safety zone for the annual Seafair Air Show Performance is specified in Sec. 165.1319(b), encompassing a portion of Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. During the enforcement periods as reflected in Sec. 165.1319(c), no person may enter or remain in the zone except support vessels and support personnel, vessels registered with the event organizer, or other vessels authorized by the COTP or their designated representative(s). Vessels and persons granted authorization to enter the safety zone must obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP or their designated representative(s). The COTP may be assisted by other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of the enforcement period via marine information broadcast and Local Notice to Mariners. Dated: June 26, 2026. Mark A. McDonnell, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound. [FR Doc. 2026-13410 Filed 7-1-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

What this changes

Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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