# 2026-01248: Coast Guard Locks Down Channels for Dangerous Cargo Ship

2026-01248, Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-01-23, effective 2026-01-23 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01248
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01248
- Title: Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 2858
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: 2026-01-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA87
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Locks Down Channels for Dangerous Cargo Ship

## Summary

From January 20 to 28, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone around a ship carrying dangerous cargo in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels. Boats and people can’t enter this 500-yard safety bubble unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This rule keeps everyone safe without causing extra costs or long delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of vessel carrying cargo requiring an elevated level of security in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Shipping Channels. The security zone is needed to protect the vessels, their cargo, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage, or other subversive acts, accidents, or events of a similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary 500‑yard security zone: cost, low. From January 20 through January 28, 2026, the Coast Guard established a temporary security zone covering all navigable waters within a 500‑yard radius of the M/V SM KESTREL while the vessel is loaded with dangerous cargo in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels. No vessel or person may ent…

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## Sources
- [2026-01248 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01248/security-zone-corpus-christi-and-la-quinta-ship-channel-corpus-christi-tx)
- [2026-01248 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01248.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01248 (as of 2026-06-11).