# 2026-12432: Coast Guard Clears Waters for Guam Missile Defense Drill

2026-12432, Safety Zone; Offshore, Ritidian Point, GU, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-22, effective 2026-06-30; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-29).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12432
- As of: 2026-06-29
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12432
- Title: Safety Zone; Offshore, Ritidian Point, GU
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 36993
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: 2026-06-30
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Coast Guard Clears Waters for Guam Missile Defense Drill

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the waters off Ritidian Point, Guam, from June 30 to July 1, 2026. This zone keeps boats and people out during a big missile defense exercise to keep everyone safe. If you want to enter, you’ll need special permission, but no extra costs or long delays are expected.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters offshore of Ritidian Point, Guam. This safety zone is in support of Valiant Shield 2026 Integrated Air Missile Defense Live Fire Exercise (IAMD LFX VS26), impacting the navigable waterways within the predetermined PAC-2 Interceptor (Patriot) flight path. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, or a designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary No‑Entry Safety Zone Offshore: cost, low. You may not enter the navigable waters within the specified coordinates offshore of Ritidian Point, Guam from 10 a.m. on June 30, 2026 through 6 p.m. on July 1, 2026 unless the Captain of the Port or a designated representative gives you permission. The safety zone covers all waters from the surfac…
- Permission Process; Expected Minimal Disruption: cost, low. If you need to enter or transit the safety zone during the enforcement period, you must request permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative via VHF Channel 16 or by phone at 671-355-4800. The rule states permission is required but notes no extra costs or long delays are e…

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## Sources
- [2026-12432 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12432/safety-zone-offshore-ritidian-point-gu)
- [2026-12432 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12432.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12432 (as of 2026-06-29).