# 2026-01064: Coast Guard Cordon Off Guam Waters for Secret Drone Shenanigans

2026-01064, Safety Zone; Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, Guam, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-01-21, effective 2026-01-26 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01064
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01064
- Title: Safety Zone; Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, Guam
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 2488
- Published: 2026-01-21
- Effective: 2026-01-26
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Cordon Off Guam Waters for Secret Drone Shenanigans

## Summary

From January 26 to 30, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the Philippine Sea near Guam to keep people and boats safe during a military drone test. No one can enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick action helps protect everyone without causing any fees or long delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Philippine Sea in the Pacific Ocean north of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a Department of War small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) testing event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Safety Zone — No Entry Allowed: cost, low. You or your vessel may not enter the defined safety zone north of Andersen Air Force Base in the Philippine Sea between January 26, 2026 and January 30, 2026 during the listed enforcement periods unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port. The zone is bounded by the coordinates 13°37'30…
- Coast Guard: Small Businesses Not Seriously Harmed: benefit, low. The Coast Guard certifies this safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. It says vessel traffic can safely transit around the regulated area, enforcement is during times when traffic is normally low, and the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast…

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## Sources
- [2026-01064 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/21/2026-01064/safety-zone-philippine-sea-pacific-ocean-guam)
- [2026-01064 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-21/pdf/2026-01064.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01064 (as of 2026-06-11).