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FEDE Office of the Federal Register / National Archives and Records Administration · Rulemaking

Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas

Homeland Security Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Rule | This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs- Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas. This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utilized for smuggling illegal cargoes into or out of the United States specifically within the CEAs. Additionally, this action authorizes customs officers and agents to enforce applicable U.S. laws, including the authorization to board vessels, examine vessels, merchandise and persons on boa.

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Establishment of Four Customs-Enforcement Areas.

The item is dated 2026-08-25.

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Homeland Security Department, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection | Rule | This document sets forth the Commissioner of U.S.

Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) declaration establishing four Customs- Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near shore waters of South Florida, Central/Southern California, Puerto Rico, and the Gulf Coast of Texas.

This action will further CBP efforts to interdict hovering vessels utilized for smuggling illegal cargoes into or out of the United States specifically within the CEAs.

Additionally, this action authorizes customs officers and agents to enforce applicable U.S. laws, including the authorization to board vessels, examine vessels, merchandise and persons on boa…

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FederalRegister.gov published documents API. Accessed 2026-08-25T15:00:02.644Z.