Document ID: USCG-2017-0016-0018
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Security Zone; Presidential Security Zone, Palm Beach, FL
Posted Date: 2018-04-19T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 76 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17295-17299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08230]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0016]
RIN 1625-AA87

Security Zone; Presidential Security Zone, Palm Beach, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone that 
encompasses certain waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon, Intracoastal 
Waterway, and Atlantic Ocean near the Mar-A-Lago Club and the Southern 
Boulevard Bridge in Palm Beach, Florida (FL). The Coast Guard will only 
enforce this rule when the President of the United States, members of 
the First Family, or other persons under the protection of the Secret 
Service are present or expected to be present. This action is necessary 
to protect the official party, public, and surrounding waterways from 
terrorist acts, sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other 
events of a similar nature.

DATES: This rule is effective May 21, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble go to: http://www.regulations.gov and enter USCG-2017-0016 in the ``SEARCH'' feature. 
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email, Petty Officer Mara Brown, Waterways Management Division, 
U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 305-535-4317, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
FL Florida
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    Through this final rule, the United States Coast Guard is 
establishing a security zone that encompasses certain waters of the 
Lake Worth Lagoon, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean in 
the vicinity of the Mar-a-Lago Club and the Southern Boulevard Bridge 
in Palm Beach, FL. The security zone is necessary to protect the 
official party, the public, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist 
acts, sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other events of 
a similar nature. The Coast Guard will only enforce the security zone 
when the President of the United States, members of the First Family, 
or other persons under the protection of the Secret Service are present 
or expected to be present. On June 20, 2017, the Coast Guard published 
a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, ``Security Zone; 
Presidential Security Zone, Palm Beach, FL'' in the Federal Register 
(82 FR 28036). In the NPRM, we invited members of the public to provide 
comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this security 
zone. During the comment period, which ended on July 20, 2017, the 
Coast Guard received sixteen submissions containing twenty-two separate 
comments.

III. Legal Authority and Need for the Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under the authority in 33 
U.S.C. 1231. The COTP Miami has determined the security zone is 
necessary to protect the official party, public, and surrounding 
waterways from terrorist acts, sabotage or other subversive acts, 
accidents, or other events of a similar nature. The purpose of this 
rule is to ensure the security of vessels and navigable waters during 
visits to the Mar-a-Lago Club by the President, the First Family, and 
other persons under the protection of the Secret Service.

IV. Discussion of Comments and Changes to the Rule

A. Discussion of Comments

    The Coast Guard received sixteen submissions from the public 
consisting of twenty-two separate comments in response to the proposed 
rule. The total number of comments exceeds the number of submissions 
because many commenters expressed their views about more than one 
aspect of the proposed rule. All the comments we received were from 
private citizens and are discussed below.
    Six commenters endorsed the Coast Guard's proposal, but some of 
these commenters had questions or concerns that we will discuss 
individually below.
    Three commenters expressed opposition to the proposed rule. One of 
these commenters expressed opposition to any waterway restrictions. We 
note this opposition. The two other commenters expressed concern that 
the restrictions on boaters would be

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permanently enforced year round. As noted in the NPRM, the security 
zone will not be in effect at all times. The Coast Guard will only 
enforce the security zone when the President, First Family, or persons 
receiving Secret Service protection are present or expected to be 
present at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
    Three commenters had regulatory-related questions. Two questions 
were of a similar nature, involving public notification. One of these 
commenters suggested the Coast Guard notify each affected property 
owner prior to activating the security zone. The other commenter asked 
if signs advising the public of the security zone would be placed on a 
nearby bridge and surrounding area. The Coast Guard considered these 
comments and will amend the final rule's regulatory text in section 
165.785(d) to advise the public that it will rely on our notification 
methods described in 33 CFR 165.7 to notify the local community prior 
to activating the security zone.\1\ The Coast Guard will send a 
Maritime Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) that contains a map of the 
security zone and description of the regulation to a local marine 
industry group who will circulate the MSIB among local marinas and 
local boating clubs. In addition, on-scene Coast Guard units will 
distribute MSIBs to approaching boaters. The Coast Guard will also 
issue a press release to local news outlets, and post the information 
on social media and on its news website at: www.news.uscg.mil. On-scene 
Coast Guard patrol assets will also display flashing energized blue 
lights when the center, west, or east security zones are in effect. 
Finally, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners 
(BNM) over VHF marine radio on channel 16. The third commenter asked if 
first-time violators of the security zone could receive a reduced fine. 
Any violation of the security zone may result in fines and/or penalties 
as set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 50 U.S.C. 192; however, law 
enforcement units enforcing the security zone will determine whether a 
citation or warning is warranted on a case-by-case basis.
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    \1\ 33 CFR 165.7(a) permits the Coast Guard to notify persons of 
the establishment of limited access areas and regulated navigation 
areas by ``marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, local news 
media, distribution in leaflet form, and on-scene oral notice, as 
well as publication in the Federal Register.''
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    Four submissions were related to the restrictions being placed on 
boater activities, including non-motorized boats such as kayaks, 
canoes, and paddleboards. These comments ranged from concerns the 
security zone would affect the pleasure of boating to concerns that 
residents would not be allowed to use their boats at all. They also 
expressed concerns that they would not be able to return to their 
waterfront homes when the security zone was activated. The east or west 
security zones do not prohibit boaters from travelling through these 
zones; they merely regulate how boaters may transit through these 
areas. The west zone requires persons and vessels seeking to travel 
through this zone to be escorted by an on-scene designated 
representative, maintain a steady speed, and not slow down or stop 
except in the case of unforeseen mechanical failure or other emergency. 
The east zone does not require an escort, but requires persons and 
vessels seeking to travel through this zone to travel at a steady 
speed, and not slow down or stop except in the case of unforeseen 
mechanical failure or other emergency. The center zone is the only zone 
that prohibits any vessel or person from entering, transiting, 
anchoring in, or remaining within the zone without obtaining permission 
from the COTP Miami or a designated representative, while the security 
zone is in effect. Boaters wishing to return home through the center 
zone when this zone is in effect will have to notify on-scene law 
enforcement units who will then escort them back to their dock.
    In addition, the commenters advocated for allowing non-motorized 
boats to come within 50 feet of the Mar-a-Lago Club, which is adjacent 
to the center zone. As stated above, boats are prohibited from 
entering, transiting, anchoring in, or remaining in the center zone 
without obtaining permission from the COTP Miami or a designated 
representative. Allowing pleasure boats to enter this zone for 
recreational purposes while the security zone is in effect would reduce 
the effectiveness of this zone as a protective measure.
    One commenter expressed concerns that the rule would affect 
businesses in the area, which heavily rely on tourist dollars, 
especially during the peak autumn months. The commenter added one of 
the primary attractions to Florida is the boating and fishing 
industries and the creation of the security zone would discourage 
tourists from visiting the area, and as a result, local businesses 
would lose revenue. We believe businesses that rely on tourism will not 
be affected by this rule because these businesses will be allowed to 
continue to conduct their business practices as they normally would 
even when the security zone is in effect.
    Another commenter sought clarification on why the proposed rule 
would not adversely affect the economy, and why making this a permanent 
rule that would be enforced using government resources is required or 
provides a cost benefit to the public in lieu of the ``temporary 
security zones'' referenced in the NPRM at Section II, ``Background, 
Purpose, and Legal Basis.'' The rule will not have an adverse effect on 
the economy because this rule will not have an annual effect on the 
economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way 
the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, 
the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal 
governments or communities. For further information on the economic 
analysis of this rule, see sections V.A. and V.B. of this final rule 
below. The security zone established by this rule would not be in 
effect all the time, but only during visits by the President, the First 
Family, and other persons under the protection of the Secret Service to 
the Mar-a-Lago Club. The Coast Guard conducted a cost-benefit analysis 
of this regulatory action, and determined creating a permanent security 
zone was the best approach to achieve our regulatory objectives because 
of the recurring need for the zone for an extended period of time. 
Establishing a permanent security zone allows the public and 
potentially affected persons to establish certainty about expected 
protection measures during such visits.
    One comment addressed concerns with the public's ability to protest 
from their boats. The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights 
of protesters. Any persons wishing to protest in a location affected by 
this rule should contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section so they may coordinate protest activities 
in a manner that would not jeopardize the safety or security of people, 
places, or vessels.
    Another commenter stated the way in which armed on-scene Coast 
Guard personnel speed toward boaters is unnecessary and intimidating. 
The commenter added that approaching boaters in this manner tends to 
make the boater stop, but the proposed rule states that boaters should 
not stop or they will be considered a threat. The purpose of the 
security zone is to protect the official party, the public, and the 
surrounding waterway from terroristic acts, sabotage or other 
subversive acts, accidents, or other events of a similar nature. As 
such, the Coast Guard must adhere to certain protocols in the course of 
enforcing the security zone. On-scene Coast Guard units are following 
established protocols that include

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having armed personnel who will approach and investigate all vessels 
seeking escort through the security zone to ensure the safety of all 
persons involved.
    One commenter requested the Coast Guard establish a safety zone, in 
addition to a security zone, in the waters around the Mar-a-Lago Club, 
and suggested this could easily be done by placing floating buoys in 
the safety zone area advising boaters that the area is inaccessible. 
The commenter is concerned that dredging would occur around the Mar-a-
Lago Club, which would allow boaters to anchor their vessels unattended 
within the area covered by the security zone, and then when the 
security zone goes into effect there would be no place to put these 
vessels. The waters around the Mar-a-Lago Club are not deep enough for 
boaters to anchor their vessels nor has there been an issue with 
boaters attempting to anchor their vessels in the waters around the 
Mar-a-Lago Club. The Coast Guard has determined a security zone is 
sufficient to mitigate any potential security threats presented while 
protected persons are in the residence at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
    We received one comment suggesting that the Coast Guard's 
protection of the waters near the Mar-A-Lago Club should be tied to the 
Coast Guard's budget. This comment is beyond the scope of this 
rulemaking.

B. Discussion of Changes

    This rule contains changes in the regulatory text from the NPRM. We 
found the coordinates defining the east security zone (section 
165.785(a)(3)) to be incorrect. The incorrect coordinates extended the 
east security zone further offshore than intended. The regulatory text 
in this rule contains the corrected coordinates. The revised 
coordinates for the east zone are: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean 
within the following points: Beginning at Point 1 in position 
26[deg]41'21'' N, 80[deg]02'01'' W; thence south following the 
shoreline to Point 2 in position 26[deg]39'57'' N, 80[deg]2'09'' W; 
thence east to Point 3 in position 26[deg]39'57'' N, 80[deg]01'36'' W; 
thence north to Point 4 in position 26[deg]41'22'' N, 80[deg]01'29'' W, 
thence back to the origin at Point 1.
    In 33 CFR 165.785(a)(1)-(a)(3), the words ``surface to bottom'' are 
added to clarify the extent of the intended coverage of the security 
zone.
    In response to public comments we have revised the regulatory text 
in section 165.785(d) to provide for additional public outreach 
information not listed in the NPRM. The Coast Guard will notify the 
local community of the security zone in several ways consistent with 
our notification regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.7. Prior to 
activating the security zone, the Coast Guard will send a MSIB that 
contains a map of the security zone and description of the regulation 
to a local marine industry group who will circulate the MSIB among 
local marinas and local boating clubs. In addition, on-scene Coast 
Guard units will distribute MSIBs to approaching boaters. The Coast 
Guard will also issue a press release to local news outlets, and post 
the information on social media and on its news website at: 
www.news.uscg.mil. On-scene Coast Guard patrol assets will display 
flashing energized blue lights when the center, west, or east security 
zones are in effect.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and 
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses 
based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders, and we 
discuss the First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and 13563 
(Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) direct agencies to assess 
the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if 
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize 
net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public 
health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive 
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying costs and 
benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility. 
Executive Order 13771 (Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory 
Costs) directs agencies to reduce regulation and control regulatory 
costs and provides that ``for every one new regulation issued, at least 
two prior regulations be identified for elimination, and that the cost 
of planned regulations be prudently managed and controlled through a 
budgeting process.''
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this 
rule a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive 
Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed it. As this rule is not 
a significant regulatory action, this rule is exempt from the 
requirements of Executive Order 13771. See the OMB Memorandum titled 
``Guidance Implementing Executive Order 13771, `Reducing Regulation and 
Controlling Regulatory Costs''' (April 5, 2017).
    The economic impact of this rule is not significant for the 
following reasons: (1) The security zone will only be enforced when the 
President of the United States, members of the First Family, or other 
persons under the protection of the Secret Service are present or 
expected to be present; (2) The center zone will only affect a 
relatively small area of the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach, FL 
and vessels will be able to transit the zone if granted permission to 
do so by the COTP Miami or a designated representative; (3) The west 
zone is located in an area of the Intracoastal Waterway where vessel 
traffic is low, approximately 152 vessels per day, and vessels will be 
allowed to transit the zone when escorted by an on-scene designated 
representative; (4) Vessels may transit the east zone at a steady speed 
as long as they do not slow down or stop except in case of unforeseen 
mechanical failure or other emergency; and (5) The Coast Guard will 
notify the local community of the security zone in several ways 
consistent with our notification regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.7. 
Prior to activating the security zone, the Coast Guard will send a 
Maritime Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) that contains a map of the 
security zone and description of the regulation to a local marine 
industry group who will circulate the MSIB among local marinas and 
local boating clubs. In addition, on-scene Coast Guard units will 
distribute MSIBs to approaching boaters. The Coast Guard will also 
issue a press release to local news outlets, and post the information 
on social media and on its news website at: www.news.uscg.mil. On-scene 
Coast Guard patrol assets will display flashing energized blue lights 
when the center, west, or east security zones are in effect. Larger 
vessels may need to wait to pass under the Southern Boulevard Bridge, 
which has set opening times pursuant to a separate existing regulation 
at 33 CFR 117.261(w). The bridge opens on the quarter-hour and three-
quarter hour, or as directed by the on-scene designated representative.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as 
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of 
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small 
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations 
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their 
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments

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from the Small Business Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast 
Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the 
security zones may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section 
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any 
vessel owner or operator. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want 
to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would 
affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction 
and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for 
compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal 
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal 
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory 
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory 
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and 
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to 
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR 
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small 
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or 
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule does not call for a new collection of information under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the 
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of 
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have 
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism 
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive 
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on 
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal 
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If 
you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, 
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) 
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary 
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may 
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in 
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for 
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in 
such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security 
Directive 023-01, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and 
have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that 
do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the 
human environment. This rule involves a security zone lasting only a 
few days at a time that will restrict entry within certain waters of 
the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach, FL. It 
is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of 
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01, 
and under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction 
M16475.lD. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this 
determination is available in the docket where indicated under 
ADDRESSES.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. 
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that 
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or 
security of people, places, or vessels.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-
1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.785 before the undesignated center heading ``Eighth 
Coast Guard District'' to read as follows:

Sec.  165.785  Security Zone; Presidential Security Zone, Palm Beach, 
FL.

    (a) Regulated areas. The following areas are security zones:
    (1) Center zone. All waters of Lake Worth Lagoon from surface to 
bottom within the following points: Beginning at Point 1 in position 
26[deg]41'21'' N, 80[deg]02'39'' W; thence east to Point 2 in position 
26[deg]41'21'' N, 80[deg]02'13'' W; thence south following the 
shoreline to Point 3 in position 26[deg]39'58'' N, 80[deg]02'20'' W; 
thence west to Point 4 in position 26[deg]39'58'' N, 80[deg]02'38'' W, 
thence back to origin at Point 1.
    (2) West zone. All waters of Lake Worth Lagoon from surface to 
bottom within the following points: Beginning at Point 1 in position 
26[deg]41'21'' N, 80[deg]02'39'' W; thence west to Point 2 in position 
26[deg]41'21'' N, 80[deg]03'00'' W; thence south following the 
shoreline to Point 3 in position 26[deg]39'58'' N, 80[deg]02'55'' W; 
thence east to Point 4 in position 26[deg]39'58'' N, 80[deg]02'38'' W, 
thence back to origin at Point 1.
    (3) East zone. All waters of the Atlantic Ocean from surface to 
bottom within the following points: Beginning at Point 1 in position 
26[deg]41'21'' N, 80[deg]02'01'' W; thence south following the 
shoreline to Point 2 in position 26[deg]39'57'' N, 80[deg]2'09''W; 
thence east to Point 3 in position 26[deg]39'57'' N, 80[deg]01'36'' W; 
thence north to Point 4 in position 26[deg]41'22'' N, 80[deg]01'29'' W, 
thence back to origin at Point 1.
    (b) Definition. The term ``designated representative'' means Coast 
Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty 
officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, as well as 
Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the COTP 
Miami with enforcing the security zone.
    (c) Regulations--(1) Center zone. All persons and vessels are 
prohibited from entering, transiting, anchoring in, or remaining within 
the security zone

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unless authorized by the COTP Miami or a designated representative.
    (2) West zone. All persons and vessels are required to transit the 
security zone escorted by an on-scene designated representative at a 
steady speed and may not slow down or stop except in the case of 
unforeseen mechanical failure or other emergency. Any persons or 
vessels forced to slow or stop in the zone shall immediately notify the 
COTP Miami via VHF channel 16.
    (3) East zone. All persons and vessels are required to transit the 
security zone at a steady speed and may not slow down or stop except in 
the case of unforeseen mechanical failure or other emergency. Any 
persons or vessels forced to slow or stop in the zone shall immediately 
notify the COTP Miami via VHF channel 16.
    (4) Contacting Captain of the Port. Persons who must notify or 
request authorization from the COTP Miami may do so by telephone at 
(305)535-4472 or may contact a designated representative via VHF radio 
on channel 16. If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, 
or remain within the security zone is granted by the COTP Miami or a 
designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such 
authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP Miami or 
the designated representative.
    (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced when the 
President of the United States, members of the First Family, or other 
persons under the protection of the Secret Service are present or 
expected to be present at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. 
The Coast Guard will rely on the methods described in Sec.  165.7 to 
notify the public prior to activation of any of the security zones 
described in paragraph (a) of this section. Coast Guard patrol assets 
will also be on-scene with flashing energized blue lights when the 
center, west, or east security zone is in effect.

    Dated: April 7, 2018.
M.M. Dean,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Miami.
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