Security Zones; Vessels Carrying Dangerous Cargo, Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels, Corpus Christi, TX
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register May 27, 2026. Document 2026-10492. Updated Nov. 10, 2026.
- What it does
The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone around vessels carrying Certain Dangerous Cargos (CDCs), for which the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi deems enhanced security measures are necessary on a case-by-case basis. This security zone is needed to safeguard these vessels, the public, and the surrounding area from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other events of a similar nature. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or person into this security zone during enforcement periods unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Corpus Christi or their designated representative.
The Coast Guard's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What changed in the regulation
1 part of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
Wording on eCFR: the day before it took effect and from the day it took effect (first part listed).
- Compared with
The Coast Guard has published 341 final rules in 2026 so far, compared with 224 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from Federal Register records since Jan. 1, 2025.
- Before this
22 earlier Federal Register documents under regulation identifier 1625-AA87 since Jan. 1, 2025.
- May 26, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
- May 20, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zones; New Orleans Sail 250, Lower Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA
- May 11, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
- April 21, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; National Football League Draft, Ohio River, Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Pittsburgh PA
- April 16, 2026 Notice of proposed rulemaking. Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL
- Jan. 23, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
- Jan. 16, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
- Dec. 23, 2025 Notice of proposed rulemaking. Security Zones; Vessels Carrying Dangerous Cargo, Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels, Corpus Christi, TX
Since then:
- June 15, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Santa Monica Bay, Los Angeles, CA
- June 17, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL
- June 25, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Pacific Ocean, Coronado, CA
- July 2, 2026 Final rule. Security Zone; Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Corpus Christi, TX
- Aug. 12, 2026 Notice of proposed rulemaking. Security Zone; U.S. Coast Guard Base, Los Angeles Harbor Main Channel, Los Angeles, CA
- Aug. 21, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, Apra Harbor, Guam
- Aug. 21, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
- Oct. 6, 2026 Temporary final rule. Security Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD
- What happens next and when
This rule is effective June 26, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-10492 |
|---|---|
| Action | Final rule. |
| Agencies | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Published | May 27, 2026 |
| Effective date | June 26, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 1625-AA87 |
| Docket | USCG-2025-0703 |
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