# 91 FR 31398: Safety Zone; Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Safety Zones > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_2026-10478 ## Section - **Citation:** 91 FR 31398 - **Heading:** Safety Zone; Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Safety Zones - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Federal Register / Vol. 91 / 91 FR 31398 ## Text ates Code II. Background and Authority Airshows, fireworks displays, and swim and sailing events are held on a recurring basis on the navigable waters within the Coast Guard Sector Mobile Captain of the Port Zone. The Coast Guard has established safety zones for some of these recurring events to ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from associated potential hazards. The current list of annual and recurring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Mobile Zone (COTP) appears in Table 7 of 33 CFR 165.801, for airshows, fireworks displays and swim and sailing events, respectively. This table was last amended by a final rule entitled Safety Zone; Bay St. Louis, MS published in the Federal Register on September 5, 2025 (90 FR 42814). The Coast Guard proposes to update the title and the list of recurring organized water events in Table 7 to 33 CFR 165.801 for events held on navigable waters within the COTP Mobile Zone. These events include airshows, fireworks displays, and swim and sailing events that require a limited access area to restrict vessel traffic for safety purposes. The current list in Table 7 must be amended to provide new information on existing safety zones, to add new safety zones, and to remove safety zones that are no longer required. The proposed rule would also remove the regulation for barge-based fireworks displays in 33 CFR 165.834 and relocate it to Table 7 of § 165.801—Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Safety Zones, consolidating all events under a single citation. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels, event participants, and the navigable waters before, during, and after a scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The Coast Guard encourages the public to participate in this proposed rulemaking through the comment process so that any necessary changes can be identified and implemented in a timely and efficient manner he safety of vessels, event participants, and the navigable waters before, during, and after a scheduled event. The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The Coast Guard encourages the public to participate in this proposed rulemaking through the comment process so that any necessary changes can be identified and implemented in a timely and efficient manner. The Coast Guard will address all public comments accordingly, whether through response, additional revision to the regulation, or otherwise. III. Discussion of the Rule This proposed rule revises Table 7 to 33 CFR 165.801 by updating information for recurring safety zones in the COTP Mobile Zone. These updates include the following: (1) amend the title of Table 7; (2) amend the language for rows 1 through 4; (3) replace rows 5 and 6 with new recurring safety zones; (4) add new recurring safety zones to row 7 and rows 9 through 12; and (5) move the recurring safety zone regulation 33 CFR 165.834 to row 8. For events listed in the table, entry into the safety zone locations would be prohibited on the dates and times of the event, without permission of the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. This rule would also remove the regulation for barge-based fireworks displays in 33 CFR 165.834 and relocate it to Table 7 of 33 CFR 165.801 to consolidate recurring events in the COTP Mobile Zone. IV. Regulatory Analyses We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analysis 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 , 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). 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 ilities 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 for the establishment of safety zones located in the immediate vicinity of various marine events and that will each be enforced for a relatively short duration. 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. 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-2026-0356 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 ing 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 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. 2. Remove § 165.834 Safety Zone; Reoccurring Firework Displays near Convention Center on the Mobile River, Mobile, AL 3. Revise Table 7 of § 165.801 to read as follows: Table 7 of § 165.801—Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector mobile location Safety zone 1. Multiple dates from May to December Harbor Walk Seasonal Firework East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin, FL East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, to include all waters extending 700′ in all directions from a fireworks display barge located in the East Pass. 2 ad as follows: Table 7 of § 165.801—Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Date Sponsor/name Sector mobile location Safety zone 1. Multiple dates from May to December Harbor Walk Seasonal Firework East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin, FL East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay, to include all waters extending 700′ in all directions from a fireworks display barge located in the East Pass. 2. July 4th City of Niceville Fireworks Boggy Bayou, Niceville, FL Boggy Bayou, to include all waters extending 250 yards around a fireworks display barge that will be located at the approximate position 30°30′46″ N, 86°29′13″ W. located at the approximate position 30°30′46″ N, 86°29′13″ W. 3. 1 Day; Last week in June or 1st week of July Hurlburt Field AFB Fireworks Santa Rosa Sound, Mary Esther, FL Santa Rosa Sound, to include all waters extending 200 yards around a fireworks display barge that will be located south of Hurlburt Field. 4. July 4th Mississippi Sound Fireworks Mississippi Sound, Biloxi, MS Mississippi Sound, to include all waters extending 250 yards around a fireworks display barge, between channel markers R“18” and R“22” and north of Deer Island. 5. 4 Days; 2nd weekend in July Pensacola Beach Air Show Gulf of America & Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola, FL Gulf of America, to include all waters 1.75 nautical miles east and 1.5 nautical miles west of position 30°19′36″ N, 87°08′23″ W and extending 1000 yards south of Pensacola Beach creating a box, referred to as the “Show Box”. Santa Rosa Sound to include all waters from Deer Point to Sharp Point and all waters within Little Sabine Bay. 6. 3rd or 4th Saturday or Sunday of September Swim/paddle event across St. Louis Bay St. Louis Bay, Bay St. Louis, MS St. Louis Bay, to include all waters bound by the following approximate coordinates: 30°19′8″ N, 89°19′19″ W, 30°18′58″ N 89°17′25″ W, 30°18′22″ N, 89°19′39″ W, 30°18′18″ N, 89°17′34″ W. 7. Recurring dates throughout the year ge, between channel markers R“18” and R“22” and north of Deer Island. 5. 4 Days; 2nd weekend in July Pensacola Beach Air Show Gulf of America & Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola, FL Gulf of America, to include all waters 1.75 nautical miles east and 1.5 nautical miles west of position 30°19′36″ N, 87°08′23″ W and extending 1000 yards south of Pensacola Beach creating a box, referred to as the “Show Box”. Santa Rosa Sound to include all waters from Deer Point to Sharp Point and all waters within Little Sabine Bay. 6. 3rd or 4th Saturday or Sunday of September Swim/paddle event across St. Louis Bay St. Louis Bay, Bay St. Louis, MS St. Louis Bay, to include all waters bound by the following approximate coordinates: 30°19′8″ N, 89°19′19″ W, 30°18′58″ N 89°17′25″ W, 30°18′22″ N, 89°19′39″ W, 30°18′18″ N, 89°17′34″ W. 7. Recurring dates throughout the year. Pensacola Sailing/Foiling Regatta Pensacola Bay, Pensacola, FL Pensacola Bay, to include all navigable waters west of Pensacola Bay Bridge along the southern shoreline to 30°20′36″ N, 087°11′01″ W at Deer Point, south to 30°20′21″ N, 087°11′00″ W, then along the north side of the Gulf Intra Coastal Waterway to 30°19′56″ N, 087°15′58″ W, then north to 30°20′40″N, 087°16′00″ W, and along the shoreline to the Pensacola Bay Bridge, excluding Bayou Grande, Davenport Bayou, Bayou Chico Channel, Pensacola Bay Channel, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 8. Recurring Fireworks Display Mobile River Fireworks Mobile River, Mobile, AL Mobile River, to include all waters 100 yards in all directions from fireworks display barges in the vicinity of Mile Marker 0 near the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. 9. 2 Days in April Panama City Airshow Gulf of America, Panama City, FL Gulf of America, to include waters bound by the following approximate coordinates: 30°12′57″ N, 85°53′56″ W, 30°13′18″ N, 85°53′42″ W,30°11′55″ N, 85°52′01″ W, and 30°12′16″ N, 85°51′47″ W. 10 100 yards in all directions from fireworks display barges in the vicinity of Mile Marker 0 near the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. 9. 2 Days in April Panama City Airshow Gulf of America, Panama City, FL Gulf of America, to include waters bound by the following approximate coordinates: 30°12′57″ N, 85°53′56″ W, 30°13′18″ N, 85°53′42″ W,30°11′55″ N, 85°52′01″ W, and 30°12′16″ N, 85°51′47″ W. 10. 2 Days in October or November Keesler Air Force Base Airshow Biloxi Back Bay Waterway and Mississippi Sound, Biloxi, MS Base Show Box: Biloxi Back Bay, to include waters bound by the following approximate coordinates: 30°24′25″ N, 88°55′58″ W, 30°24′14″ N, 88°55′39″ W; 30°25′02″ N, 88°54′60″ W; 30°25′14″ N, 88°55′18″ W. Beach Show Box: Mississippi Sound, to include all waters bound by the following approximate coordinates 30°23′33″ N, 88°55′55″ W, 30°23′34″ N, 88°53′38″ W, 30°23′3″ N, 88°55′55″ W, 30°23′4″ N, 88°53′38″ W. 11. Multiple days in April Powerboat Races Mississippi Sound, Biloxi, MS Mississippi Sound, all waters bound by the following approximate positions: 30°23′30″ N, 88°52′7″W, 30°23′24″ N, 88°52′14″ W, 30°23′22″ N, 88°52′13″W, 30°23′18″ N, 88°52′7″ W, 30°23′11″ N, 88°51′51″ W 30°23′12″ N, 88°51′45″ W, 30°23′18″ N, 88°51′44″ W, 30°23′23″ N, 88°51′45″ W 12. Semiannually Drone Show Mississippi Sound, Biloxi, MS Mississippi Sound, all waters bound by the following approximate positions: 30° 23′25″ N, 88° 53′47″ W, 30° 23′34″ N, 88° 53′38″ W, to 30° 23′28″ N, 088° 53′12″ W, 30° 23′25″ N, 88° 53′12″ W M. O. Vega, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Mobile. 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