# 2026-13136: Coast Guard Bans Boats From Drone Show Near Statue of Liberty

2026-13136, Safety Zone; Aerial Drone Displays, Upper Bay, New York, NY, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-30, effective 2026-06-27; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-07).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-13136
- As of: 2026-07-07
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-13136
- Title: Safety Zone; Aerial Drone Displays, Upper Bay, New York, NY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 39487
- Published: 2026-06-30
- Effective: 2026-06-27
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-07-07

## In one line

Coast Guard Bans Boats From Drone Show Near Statue of Liberty

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in Upper New York Bay near Ellis and Liberty Islands from June 30 to July 20, 2026, to keep everyone safe during aerial drone shows. Boats and people can’t enter this zone unless they get special permission, helping prevent accidents and protect the environment. This rule affects boaters and event organizers but won’t cost anyone extra.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay, in the vicinity of Ellis Island and Liberty Island. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with aerial drone displays. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New York or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- 500‑Yard Safety Zone Blocks Access: cost, low. From June 27, 2026 through July 20, 2026, the Coast Guard will establish a temporary safety zone in Upper New York Bay near Ellis and Liberty Islands that may include a 500‑yard radius around each drone display center. Boats and people may not enter the zone unless specifically authorized by the Ca…
- Authorizes Drone Shows in Upper Bay: benefit, low. The rule allows sponsors of aerial drone displays to have Coast Guard safety zones with a center inside a specified polygon near Ellis and Liberty Islands and a safety zone radius up to 500 yards for displays held between June 27, 2026 and July 20, 2026. The Coast Guard received requests from drone…

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## Sources
- [2026-13136 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13136/safety-zone-aerial-drone-displays-upper-bay-new-york-ny)
- [2026-13136 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-30/pdf/2026-13136.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-13136 (as of 2026-07-07).