Data Summary

Security Zones

2025 - Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data HIFLD


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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this data is to provide a map layer containing Security Zones for the United States as contained in the Code of Federal Regulation documentation. A security zone is an area of land, water, or land and water which is so designated by the Captain of the Port or District Commander for such time as is necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the United States or to secure the observance of the rights and obligations of the United States. The purpose of a security zone is to safeguard from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature: (1) Vessels, (2) Harbors, (3) Ports, and (4) Waterfront facilities This layer represents Security Zones as specified by the National Archives and Records Administration Code of Federal Regulations, Title 33 parts 147 and 165 pertaining to the United States Coast Guard.