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Executive Order 13143

Amending Executive Order 10173, as Amended, Prescribing Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States

This executive order amends a 1950 regulation by updating the definition of "waterfront facility" in 33 CFR Part 6 to explicitly include naval yards, stations, installations (including ranges), and associated buildings, equipment, and materials. The change expands the scope of facilities covered under existing vessel, harbor, port, and waterfront security regulations.

Federal Register Open PDF 64 FR 68273

Impact dates

  1. EO signing and effective date of regulatory amendment

Key directives

  • Amend 33 CFR § 6.01-4 to expand definition of 'waterfront facility' to include naval yards, stations, installations (including ranges), and associated buildings, equipment, and materials

Timeline

Immediate

  • Revised definition takes effect upon signing for regulatory interpretation

Near term (90d)

  • Coast Guard and Navy may issue implementation guidance for expanded facility coverage

Long term

  • Potential enforcement actions and security inspections applying broader definition to naval facilities previously unclear in scope

Risks & tensions

  • Text does not specify whether this is purely clarifying existing practice or expanding jurisdiction to previously uncovered facilities; ambiguity could create compliance uncertainty for naval facilities
  • No stated coordination mechanism between Coast Guard (33 CFR enforcement) and Navy for naval installation security
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