# Safety Zone; Key West Main Ship Channel, and Fleming Key Cut, Key West, FL

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-17 |
| Effective | 2026-09-17 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 33 CFR 165 |
| Summary | The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones to support U.S. military training operations. Zone 1 will encompass the navigable waters of Fleming Key Cut within a 500-foot radius of surface support vessels. Zone 2 will encompass the navigable waters of the Key West Main Ship Channel within a 500-foot radius of surface support vessels. The zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with military training operations. Entry into either zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Key West, |
| Document number | 2026-19060 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19060/safety-zone-key-west-main-ship-channel-and-fleming-key-cut-key-west-fl). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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