2026-20491: Safety Zone; Red Bull Flugtag, Intercoastal Waterway, Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL
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Summary
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters on the Intercoastal Waterway portion of Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. The safety zone is needed to protect spectators, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with event proceedings. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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The rule, in full
1,714 words as published, October 06, 2026. View the original →
Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 192 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 63515-63516] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-20491] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2026-1057] RIN 1625-AA00 Safety Zone; Red Bull Flugtag, Intercoastal Waterway, Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL
Agency
Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Summary
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters on the Intercoastal Waterway portion of Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. The safety zone is needed to protect spectators, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with event proceedings. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before October 21, 2026.
Addresses
To submit comments and view available documents, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-1057.
For Further Information Contact
If you have questions about this proposed rule, contact MST2 Elliot Cortes, Sector Miami Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 786-295-9051, or email [email protected].
Supplementary Information
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Authority
On May 21, 2026, Red Bull North America notified the Coast Guard that they will be hosting a homemade flying machine contest. Thirty teams will build crafts that cannot use stored energy for flight. They will launch off a 22 feet deck built above the water to see how far they can fly on the intercoastal waters of Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL on October 31st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hazards from the flying machines breaking apart mid-flight or debris drifting unpredictably threaten persons, vessels, and the marine environment. The Captain of the Port Sector Miami (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with event are a safety concern for anyone within 200 feet. Therefore, the COTP is proposing this rule under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034, which is needed to protect spectators, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone.
III. Discussion of the Rule
This proposed rule would establish a safety zone from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 31, 2026. The safety zone would cover all navigable waters within 200 feet of the event stage. No vessel or person would be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or their designated representative. The regulatory text we are proposing appears at the end of this document.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders.
A. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. Section 605 of the RFA allows an agency to certify a rule, in lieu of preparing an analysis, if the rulemaking is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this regulated area. This regulation will only impact a small area for a few hours. The enforcement period is during a time when vessel traffic is higher than normal. In addition, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Marines via VHF FM marine channel 16, which will allow small entities to adjust their transit plans. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this proposed rule would economically affect it. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this proposed rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards by calling 1-888- REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).
B. Collection of Information
This proposed rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501- 3520). [[Page 63516]]
C. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in that Order. Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
As required by The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538), the Coast Guard certifies that this proposed rule will not result in an annual expenditure of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted for inflation) by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector.
E. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This proposed rule is a safety zone. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this will be in the docket.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments at https://www.regulations.gov. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2026-1057 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment option. If you cannot submit your material by using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate instructions. Viewing material in the docket. To view available documents, find the docket as described in the previous paragraph, and then select ``Supporting & Related Material'' in the Document Type column. We will post public comments in our online docket. Additional information is on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked Questions web page. Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we post to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020). List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is proposing to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04- 1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. 0
2. Add Sec. 165.T07-1057 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T07-1057 Safety Zone; Bayfront Park, Miami, FL (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of Biscayne Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 25[deg]46.56174' N, 80[deg]11.00034' W, thence to 25[deg]46.33974' N, 80[deg]10.9881' W, thence to 25[deg]46.31904' N, 80[deg]11.09454' W, thence to 25[deg]46.52172' N, 80[deg]11.09376' W. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84). (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Miami (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (305) 535-4472. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 31, 2026. F.J. Florio, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Miami. [FR Doc. 2026-20491 Filed 10-5-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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Documents
- Full text (Federal Register) · October 06, 2026
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