# 2026-00326: Tampa Bay Off-Limits for Boats at Kids' Air Show

2026-00326, Safety Zone; Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, FL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-01-12, effective 2026-01-24 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00326
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00326
- Title: Safety Zone; Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, FL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 1093
- Published: 2026-01-12
- Effective: 2026-01-24
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Tampa Bay Off-Limits for Boats at Kids' Air Show

## Summary

Starting January 24, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, during the Gasparilla Children's Air Show. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay, keeping everyone safe from flying show hazards. This quick action means no fees but some waterway users will need to plan around the restricted zone for a short time.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Hillsborough Bay, in the vicinity of the Gasparilla Children's Air Show. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the flying demonstrations over the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary no‑entry zone in Hillsborough Bay: cost, low. On January 24, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., all waters of Hillsborough Bay in Tampa, FL (surface to bottom, within the published WGS 84 coordinates) are a safety zone. No vessel or person may enter that area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP); to request permiss…

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## Sources
- [2026-00326 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/12/2026-00326/safety-zone-hillsborough-bay-tampa-fl)
- [2026-00326 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-12/pdf/2026-00326.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00326 (as of 2026-06-11).