# Safety Zone; West Passage Narragansett Bay, Narragansett, RI

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-14 |
| Effective | 2026-08-18 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 33 CFR 165 |
| Summary | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the West Passage Narragansett Bay. The safety zone is needed to protect swimmers, personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a swim event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England, or their designated representative. |
| Document number | 2026-16645 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16645/safety-zone-west-passage-narragansett-bay-narragansett-ri). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:10:06.902Z.
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