Navy Locks Down Waters Near New Seal Beach Ammo Pier
Published Date: 8/11/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to update the restricted area rules at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach in California. This change follows a big project that moved a public boating channel and added a new ammo pier, aiming to keep people safe and protect Navy operations. If you have thoughts, send your comments by September 10, 2026—no costs or fees involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Navy area closed without permission
You may not enter or use the Navy Operational Area inside Anaheim Bay at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach unless the Navy authorizes you to do so. The Commanding Officer may order all persons and vessels to promptly vacate the area, and enforcement is by the Naval Weapons Station Commanding Officer and agencies the Commanding Officer designates.
Stricter rules for public navigation channel
If you use the public navigation channel in the southeastern portion of Anaheim Bay, you must stay within the marked channel adjacent to the East Jetty unless approved by the Commanding Officer. Vessels under sail, hand-powered watercraft, recreational swimming, anchoring without prior approval, smoking or open flames, and certain slow-speed rules (boats must be able to maintain steerage or proceed at minimum safe speed; 5 miles per hour is specified for steerage) are prohibited in the designated public navigation channel.
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