# Withdrawal of International Airport Designation of Chalk Seaplane Base

**Action Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; Energy Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking. |
| Published | 2026-08-21 |
| Comments close | 2026-10-20 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 8 CFR 100, 19 CFR 122 |
| Summary | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to withdraw the international airport designation of Chalk Seaplane Base, now operating as Miami Seaplane Base. This proposal is based on evidence that the facility at this location has not been in compliance with CBP regulatory and security standards and the amount of business clearing through the airport does not justify continued maintenance of inspection equipment and personnel. The proposed change is part of CBP's continued efforts to use its personnel, facilities, and resources more efficiently and to provide better service to carrier |
| Document number | 2026-17108 |

## Why this score


Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17108/withdrawal-of-international-airport-designation-of-chalk-seaplane-base). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.