# 2026-16406: Security bubble proposed around LA Coast Guard base in harbor

2026-16406, Security Zone; U.S. Coast Guard Base, Los Angeles Harbor Main Channel, Los Angeles, CA, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-08-12, effective 2026-10-01; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-19).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16406
- As of: 2026-08-19
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16406
- Title: Security Zone; U.S. Coast Guard Base, Los Angeles Harbor Main Channel, Los Angeles, CA
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 52037
- Published: 2026-08-12
- Effective: 2026-10-01
- Comments close: 2026-09-11
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA87
- Last updated: 2026-08-19

## In one line

Security bubble proposed around LA Coast Guard base in harbor

## Summary

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent security zone extending 40 yards into the navigable waters of the main channel of Los Angeles Harbor including the entire perimeter of the Coast Guard Base on Terminal Island. This action is necessary for the security of military service members on vessels, and military members and government property on Terminal Island. All persons and vessels would be prohibited from entering, transiting through, or anchoring in the proposed security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

## Effects PRIA read

- 40‑Yard Security Zone Around Coast Guard Base: cost, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, a permanent security zone will cover all navigable waters within 40 yards of the U.S. Coast Guard Base on Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor. All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, or anchoring in the zone unless authorized by the Cap…
- Small Entities: Notices and Permission Option: benefit, low. The Coast Guard certified under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed security zone would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The Coast Guard will publish a Local Notice to Mariners and a Marine Safety Information Bulletin to notify affected parties and ve…

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## Sources
- [2026-16406 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/12/2026-16406/security-zone-us-coast-guard-base-los-angeles-harbor-main-channel-los-angeles-ca)
- [2026-16406 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-12/pdf/2026-16406.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16406 (as of 2026-08-19).