Proposed Rule2025-23435
Special Local Regulation, Temporary Anchorage Ground Suspension, and Security Zones: Sail 4th 250, International Naval Review 250; Port of New York and New Jersey
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Published
December 19, 2025
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish temporary special local regulations and multiple security zones, and to temporarily suspend certain anchorage grounds in New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Bay, and the Hudson River before, during, and after Sail 4th 250 events, the U.S. Navy's International Naval Review 250 and International Aerial Review, Independence Day fireworks displays, and U.S. Navy Fleet Week events to be held between July 1, 2026 and July 9, 2026. These regulations are necessary to promote the safe navigation of vessels and the safety of life and property during these events. We invite your comments.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 242 (Friday, December 19, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 59422-59441]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-23435]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100, 110, and 165
[Docket Number USCG-2025-0903]
RIN 1625-AA08, AA01, AA87
Special Local Regulation, Temporary Anchorage Ground Suspension,
and Security Zones: Sail 4th 250, International Naval Review 250; Port
of New York and New Jersey
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish temporary special
local regulations and multiple security zones, and to temporarily
suspend certain anchorage grounds in New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Bay,
and the Hudson River before, during, and after Sail 4th 250 events, the
U.S. Navy's International Naval Review 250 and International Aerial
Review, Independence Day fireworks displays, and U.S. Navy Fleet Week
events to be held between July 1, 2026 and July 9, 2026. These
regulations are necessary to promote the safe navigation of vessels and
the safety of life and property during these events. We invite your
comments.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before February 17, 2026. The dates for the stays and
temporary sections are listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2025-0903.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rulemaking, call or email: Mr. Craig Lapiejko, Waterways
Management, Coast Guard Northeast District, telephone 571-607-6314,
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#edae9f8c848ac3a9c3a18c9d8488878682ad989e8e8ac3808481"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf8cbdaea6a8e18be183aebfa6aaa5a4a08fbabcaca8e1a2a6a3">[email protected]</span></a>, or CDR Timothy Bonner, Sector New York
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 571-610-
1808, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#33675a5e5c475b4a1d721d715c5d5d564173464050541d5e5a5f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="792d1014160d11005738573b1617171c0b390c0a1a1e57141015">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CGD-NE Coast Guard Northeast District Commander
COTP Captain of the Port, New York
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
IAR International Aerial Review INR 250 International Naval Review
250
NJ New Jersey
NY New York NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S. United States
U.S.C. United States Code
VTS Vessel Traffic Service, New York
II. Background and Authority
On June 1, 2025, Sail250[supreg] \1\ and the United States Navy
formally notified the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, New York (COTP)
that, from July 1, 2026, through July 9, 2026, they will be conducting
a series of major marine events in New York Harbor. Tall Ship Parade of
Sail,\2\ an International Naval Review 250 (INR 250),\3\ an
International Aerial Review (IAR),\4\ and U.S. Navy Fleet Week events
in New York Harbor in celebration of America's 250th birthday. The
Sail250[supreg] Tall Ships tour, which also includes the ports of New
Orleans, LA; Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Boston, MA, has been
designated as a Marine Event of National Significance.\5\
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\1\ <a href="https://www.sail250.org/">https://www.sail250.org/</a>.
\2\ <a href="https://sail4th.org/">https://sail4th.org/</a>.
\3\ <a href="https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/">https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/</a>.
\4\ <a href="https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/as">https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/as</a> part of the America
250th celebration, headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
\5\ <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46/section-26.03-8">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46/section-26.03-8</a>.
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The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels
and spectators in the vicinity of New York Harbor, before, during, and
after the scheduled events are completed. The Coast Guard anticipates
thousands of spectator crafts will attend the events. The proposed
regulations would create temporary spectator areas, temporary
participant staging areas, vessel movement control measures, and
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security zones around all U.S. Naval Vessels, and foreign naval vessels
while anchored, transiting, and moored in various berths around the
Port of New York and New Jersey. Additionally, these proposed
regulations will temporarily suspend certain anchorage grounds. The
proposed regulations would be enforced at various times between July 1,
2026, through July 9, 2026. Due to a high concentration of expected
spectator vessels and the series of events, the Coast Guard Northeast
District Commander (CGD-NE) and the COTP, have determined these
regulations are necessary for the safety of Sail 4th 250 participants,
INR 250 participants, spectator vessels, non-participant and non-
spectator vessels operating in and around Port of New York and New
Jersey, and life and property.
While this rulemaking does not propose establishing any safety
zones, it is important to note that after the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship
Parade of Sail, INR 250, IAR, and U.S. Navy Fleet Week events, we
anticipate that numerous safety zones would be promulgated for
fireworks displays occurring in the harbor through separate rulemaking
projects or that safety zones would be enforced under our authorities
in 33 CFR 165.160--Table 1.\6\
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\6\ <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-165.160">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-165.160</a>.
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The Coast Guard is proposing this rulemaking under authorities in
33 U.S.C. 2071; 46 U.S.C. 70006, 70034, 70041, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR
1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
III. Discussion of the Rule
Sail250[supreg] and INR 250 are international events that bring
together tall ships and military vessels to celebrate the 250th
anniversary of the United States. Sail 4th 250 comprises the
Sail250[supreg] events in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Additional information about Sail 4th 250 can be found at <a href="https://sail4th.org/">https://sail4th.org/</a>. INR 250, hosted by the U.S. Navy in the Port of New York
and New Jersey concurrent with Sail 4th 250, will include a series of
events to commemorate this historic occasion. Additional information
about INR 250 can be found at <a href="https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/">https://www.navy.mil/Navy-250/Events/</a>.
The regulations would be subject to enforcement upon the arrival of
U.S. Naval Vessels, and foreign naval vessels at the Port of New York
and New Jersey. These vessels would anchor in the Upper Bay and Hudson
River on July 1, 2026, prior to the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of
Sail, INR 250, IAR, and Independence Day fireworks displays within the
regulated areas established within Port of New York and New Jersey on
July 4, 2026. Participating tall ships, U.S. Naval Vessels, and foreign
naval vessels will be mooring and anchoring in various areas throughout
the Port of New York and New Jersey until their departure on July 9,
2026.
The Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250, IAR, and the
Independence Day fireworks displays are expected to be extraordinary
marine events, celebrating maritime heritage and honoring the 250th
anniversary of the founding of the United States. These events will
offer unique opportunities to witness impressive parades and
celebrations on the water. The Coast Guard typically establishes
special local regulations and spectator areas to ensure safer viewing
during marine events, and as discussed in this document, this event is
no exception. The Coast Guard has collaborated with port partners, area
stakeholders, Sail250[supreg] and the U.S. Navy, and numerous federal,
state, and local agencies, as well as law enforcement organizations, to
develop and propose regulations that will support a safe and secure
event. However, it is worth mentioning, due to the scale of the event,
its heightened security posture, the anticipated crowd size, and
limited spectator areas, viewing the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of
Sail, the INR 250, the IAR, and Independence Day fireworks displays
from shore may provide a safer and more convenient alternative,
particularly for smaller vessels or less experienced mariners.
Mariners transiting the regulated areas to and from spectator areas
should use extra caution, ensure proper watch and assess all risk
factors. Large marine events present new challenges to safe navigation,
but proper voyage planning and access to relevant information should
ensure that safety is not compromised. In general, mariners transiting
within the Port of New York and New Jersey during this event should
make a careful assessment of all factors associated with their voyage.
These factors at a minimum should include:
(1) The operator's qualifications--which should include their level
of experience, physical fitness, and alertness, ensuring they are well-
rested and capable of safely operating the vessel.
(2) The vessel's characteristics--which should include the
following: appropriate size to safely accommodate passengers and
equipment, sufficient maneuverability to navigate the crowded waterway,
and sea-keeping ability to handle expected water and weather
conditions. The vessel must be capable of remaining in a designated
spectator area for extended periods. The vessel should be equipped with
required essential safety gear, including U.S. Coast Guard-approved
life jackets, functioning navigation lights, fire extinguishers, and
reliable communication devices. Additionally, the vessel should provide
adequate protection from environmental elements, such as sun, wind, and
rain. The propulsion, steering, fuel, and navigational equipment must
be in excellent operational condition to ensure reliability and safety
throughout the event. Furthermore, the vessel should have the ability
to retain or manage its sewage in compliance with environmental
regulations.
(3) Weather conditions--both current and forecasted--should include
an assessment of sea state, visibility, temperature, sun exposure,
precipitation, and wind speed and direction.
(4) Voyage planning should incorporate up-to-date information on
the event schedule, including activities such as the Sail 4th 250 Tall
Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250, IAR, and Independence Day fireworks
displays, as well as the enforcement of regulations, such as designated
spectator areas and security zones. Careful consideration should be
given to whether the transit will occur during daytime or nighttime.
Additional factors to account for include crowded waterways, wake and
wave action, limited maneuvering space, anchoring challenges due to
strong currents, water depth variations during tidal cycles, and
prolonged exposure to environmental conditions including high
temperatures and sun or cooler temperatures, rain, and wind.
At the time of this notice, Sail 4th 250 and the United States Navy
events and a general overview of proposed regulations include:
1. June 17, 2026-June 29, 2026: The United States Navy will
commence installation of moorings for U.S. naval vessels that will be
occupying Federal Anchorage FA-21B.
2. July 1, 2026--Proposed Regulated Area `B' will become effective
as the United States Navy will commence 4-point mooring of vessels in
FA-21B in the Upper Bay. A naval vessel protection zone \7\ will be
enforced around all U.S. Naval Vessels and a 100-yard security zone is
proposed around
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all foreign naval vessels. Upon anchoring, a security zone would be
established around the vessels. Certain anchorage grounds in the Port
of New York and New Jersey will be temporarily suspended; however,
vessels seeking to anchor in an anchorage ground while it is
temporarily suspended and not being used as a spectator area or staging
area must request authorization from the U.S. Coast Guard Vessel
Traffic Service New York (VTS).
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3. July 2, 2026--Class A tall ships will commence anchoring in the
proposed Sandy Hook Bay staging area. Regulated Area `A' is proposed to
be effective as outlined below. The United States Navy will continue
anchoring vessels in the Upper Bay and Hudson River each with a
proposed security zone as discuss below.
4. July 3, 2026--U.S. and foreign naval vessels continue to transit
to their designated anchorages in the Upper Bay and Hudson River with
proposed security zones as later discussed below. Established spectator
areas would be effective and opened for viewing the Sail 4th 250 Tall
Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250, and IAR that are scheduled for July 4,
2026, as below.
5. July 4, 2026--The INR 250 will commence. It is anticipated to
consist of a person under the protection of the United States Secret
Service onboard a U.S. Naval Vessel transiting past all U.S. and
foreign naval vessels anchored in the Hudson River and Upper Bay. The
`U.S. Naval Review Vessel' will have a moving security zone as
discussed below and will sail from north of the George Washington
Bridge, south to the Verrazano Bridge reviewing the Navy fleet. Upon
completion of the INR 250, the lead tall ship will commence the Sail
4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail starting from the Verrazano Bridge to
the vicinity of the George Washington Bridge. Upon arrival at the end
of the parade route, each tall ship will then proceed to their assigned
berth at various locations throughout the Port of New York and New
Jersey. Simultaneously, the IAR will commence while the Sail 4th 250
Tall Ship Parade of Sail is occurring. At the conclusion of the Sail
4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, some naval vessels may weigh anchor
and transit to berth at various locations in the Port of New York and
New Jersey. In the evening, there will be multiple fireworks displays
occurring throughout the Hudson River and East River. Safety zones and/
or special local regulations for these events will be proposed and
created under a separate rulemaking projects at a later date.
6. July 5, 2026--Additional naval vessels will shift from anchorage
to their berths located at various areas in Port of New York and New
Jersey. There would still be U.S. and foreign naval vessels anchored in
the Upper Bay and Hudson River. These vessels would still have a
security zone around them in their anchored locations.
7. July 6, 2026--INR 250 participant vessels will continue shifting
to berths; however, some will remain at anchor at various locations
throughout the Port of New York and New Jersey.
8. July 7, 2026, through July 9, 2026--Tall ships, U.S. naval
vessels, and foreign naval vessels depart the Port of New York and New
Jersey. Enforcement periods for security zones would collapse as
vessels depart. However, naval vessel protection zones as codified in
33 CFR 165.2025 or temporary security zones for foreign naval vessels
created by this proposed regulation would remain in effect for vessels
as they remain within the Captain of the Port New York Zone.
Special Local Regulations--Background
In 1976, 1986, and 2000, similar events, including OPSAIL 1976,
1986 and 2000, drew several million spectators by land, as well as tens
of thousands spectator vessels in Port of New York and New Jersey
waters.
An organized water event of limited duration which is conducted
according to a prearranged schedule is a ``Regatta or marine parade,''
as defined at 33 CFR 100.05.\8\ An individual or organization planning
to hold a regatta or marine parade which, by its nature, circumstances
or location, will introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of
life on the navigable waters of the U.S. must submit an application to
hold it in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.\9\
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\8\ <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-100.05">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-100.05</a>.
\9\ <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-100.15">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-100.15</a>.
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On June 1, 2025, the sponsors of the Sail 4th 250 and INR 250
events submitted applications under 33 CFR 100.15 to conduct the Sail
4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail and INR 250 on July 4, 2026, with
participating vessels mooring and anchoring in various berths and areas
through the Port of New York and New Jersey, until their departure on
July 9, 2026.
Per 33 CFR 100.35, after approving plans for the holding of a
regatta or marine parade within their district or zone, CGD-NE and the
COTP are authorized to promulgate such special local regulations (SLRs)
as they deem necessary to ensure safety of life on the navigable waters
immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the approved
regatta or marine parade. Due to the high-profile nature of these
events, the large number of tall ships, naval vessels, spectator
vessels, and support craft will certainly cause vessel congestion in
the Port of New York and New Jersey. The COTP has determined that there
will be potential hazards associated with the large number of tall
ships and naval vessels and significant amount of recreational boating
traffic. Thus, the Coast Guard proposes to establish SLRs that would
create vessel movement control measures, spectator areas, and staging
areas in the Port of New York and New Jersey that will be in effect
during the entirety of the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail and
INR 250 events celebrating America's 250th anniversary. This section
would be designated as section 100.T0199-0903.
Special Local Regulation--The Two Regulated Areas
The Coast Guard proposes establishing two regulated areas in the
Port of New York and New Jersey that would be in effect from July 1,
2026, through July 9, 2026. These two proposed regulated areas are
needed to protect the maritime public and participating vessels from
possible hazards to navigation associated with an INR conducted on the
Hudson River and New York Harbor Upper Bay, a Tall Ship Parade of Sail
in the waters of Sandy Hook Bay, New York Harbor, Hudson River, and
East River, and a large number of naval vessels, tall ships, and
spectator craft anchored in close proximity throughout the duration of
the events. These regulated areas include spectator areas, staging
areas, and vessel operating restrictions.
From 6 a.m. on July 4, 2026, through the conclusion of the Sail 4th
250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, no vessel except Sail 4th 250 or INR 250
participating vessels and their assisting tugs and ticketed spectator
vessels may enter or navigate within Regulated Areas `A' or `B', unless
specifically authorized by the COTP or their designated representative.
Vessels operating on established schedules, such as ferries, may be
granted authorization to transit the regulated areas.
Any vessels transiting through Port New York and New Jersey would
be required to proceed in accordance with established vessel movement
control measures directed by the COTP or designated representative.
Regulated Area `A': All waters of New York Harbor Lower Bay and
Sandy Hook Bay within the following
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boundaries: south of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; west of a line drawn
shore to shore along 074[deg]00'00'' W between Coney Island, NY, and
Highlands, NJ; and east of a line drawn shore to shore along
074[deg]03'12'' W between Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, and Leonardo,
NJ and all waters of Ambrose Channel shoreward of buoys `1' and `2'.
These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84).
Please see Figure 1 below depicting proposed Regulated Area `A',
included within this NPRM for the convenience of the reader. The
proposed area is to be used as a staging area for vessels participating
in the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail. This proposed area would
be enforced from 6 a.m. July 2, 2026, until 4 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
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(Figure 1. Chartlet showing the proposed Regulated Area `A'.)
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Regulated Area `B': All waters of New York Harbor, Upper Bay, the
Hudson, Harlem, and East Rivers, and the Kill Van Kull Channel within
the following boundaries: south of 40[deg]54'12'' N, on the Hudson
River at Spuyten Duyvil Creek; west of the Throgs Neck Bridge on the
East River; north of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; and east of a line
drawn from shore to shore along 074[deg]05'15'' W, between New
Brighton, Staten Island, and Constable Hook, NJ, in the Kill Van Kull
Channel. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS
84). Please see Figure 2 below depicting proposed Regulated Area `B',
included with this NPRM for the convenience of the reader. This
proposed area is for the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250
and totality of events that are occurring throughout the week.
Swimming, conducting underwater diving operations, operating surface or
underwater drones, and conducting surveying operations would be
prohibited for the duration of these events, unless expressly permitted
by the COTP or a designated representative. The heightened security
posture within the Port of New York and New Jersey would continue until
departure of the participating naval vessels and tall ships. The
proposed regulated area would be effective from 10 a.m. on July 1,
2026, until 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026. Additional regulations
governing these areas can be found at the end of this document under
100.T0199-0903.
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(Figure 2. Chartlet showing the proposed Regulated Area `B'.)
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Special Local Regulation--Spectator Areas
The Coast Guard proposes establishing nine temporary spectator
areas during the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250, and
IAR from 3 p.m. on July 3, 2026, through 8 a.m. on July 5, 2026. These
temporary spectator areas would be established in the vicinity of
Liberty Island, Caven Point, Jersey Flats, Robbins Reef, Bay Ridge, and
South Beach, Staten Island. The proposed size and type of vessels that
would be authorized in each spectator area is outlined in the
regulatory text at the end of this document under 100.T0199-0903.
It is currently anticipated that vessel operators seeking to attend
in spectator areas will have the opportunity to obtain a ticket through
procedures established by the Sail 4th 250 event sponsor, which will be
announced at a later date.
Following the completion of the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of
Sail, vessel operators would be able to depart from their respective
spectator areas as on-scene safety and security concerns allow.
Transits to the south through the Narrows and to the west through the
Kill van Kull may be allowed to depart significantly earlier than those
transiting north through the East River and Hudson River.
The locations of the proposed temporary spectator areas are shown
in Figure 3.
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(Figure 3. Chartlet showing the proposed locations of the temporary
spectator areas.)
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Special Local Regulation--Staging Areas
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish six staging areas for use
by Sail 4th 250 participant vessels and command vessels overseeing the
Tall Ship Parade of Sail in the vicinity of Ellis Island, Governors
Island, Gravesend Bay, and Sandy Hook Bay.
The staging areas in the vicinity of Ellis Island and Governors
Island are proposed to be established from 3 p.m. on July 3, 2026,
through 8 a.m. on July 5, 2026. The staging area in the vicinity of
Gravesend Bay is proposed to be established from 1 p.m. on July 3,
2026, to 4 p.m. on July 4, 2026. The staging areas in the vicinity of
Sandy Hook Bay are proposed to be established from 6 a.m. on July 2,
2026, through 4 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
No vessels other than Sail 4th 250 participant vessels, command
vessels, designated assist tugs, and enforcement vessels would be
permitted to anchor, loiter, or approach within 100 yards of any Sail
4th 250 participant vessel when it is navigating or at anchor in these
areas.
The proposed locations of the temporary staging areas are shown in
Figures 4 and 5.
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(Figure 4. Chartlet showing the proposed locations of the temporary
staging locations.)
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(Figure 5. Chartlet showing the proposed temporary staging areas in
Sandy Hook Bay.)
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Security Zones
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish multiple security zones
as discussed in the regulatory text at the end of this document under
165.T01-0903. On July 1, 2026, naval vessels will commence transiting
into New York Harbor, with U.S. Naval Vessels operating under the
protection of naval vessel protection zones as cited in 33 CFR
165.2025.\10\ For all participating foreign naval vessels, this rule
proposes a 100-yard security zone while within all navigable waters
within Sector New
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York Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zones as described in 33
CFR 3.05-30.\11\ Additionally, the Coast Guard proposes to establish
nine fixed security zones to be enforced upon U.S. and foreign naval
vessels anchored in the Port of New York and New Jersey. These security
zones are proposed to protect U.S. and foreign naval vessels before,
during, and after the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250,
and IAR. These security zones are proposed to be established from 12:01
a.m. July 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026.
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\10\ eCFR: 33 CFR 165.2025--Atlantic Area.
\11\ <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-3/subpart-3.05/section-3.05-30">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-3/subpart-3.05/section-3.05-30</a>.
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The proposed locations of the temporary security zones ALPHA
through INDIA are depicted in Figures 6, 7, and 8.
(Figure 6. Chartlet showing the proposed locations of the security
zones.)
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(Figure 7. Chartlet showing the proposed Security Zones in the Hudson
River.)
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(Figure 8. Chartlet showing the proposed Security Zones in the Upper
Bay.)
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Furthermore, the Coast Guard is proposing to establish a moving
security zone for the ``U.S. Naval Review Ship'' reviewing the naval
fleet. This security zone will include all navigable waters form
surface to bottom within a 500-yard radius of the ``U.S. Naval Review
Ship'' from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026. This zone will only be
enforced while the vessel is underway reviewing the naval fleet.
Finally, the Coast Guard is proposing to establish a security zone
for the ``Reviewing Official Viewing Platform''. This security zone
will include all waters from surface to bottom within a 500-yard radius
of the U.S. Naval Vessel anchored in the vicinity of Federal Anchorage
21-B and will be enforced from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
The COTP would make notification of exact dates and times in
advance of each enforcement period for each security zone to the local
maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast
Notice to Mariners on VHF-FM Channel 16.
Vessels seeking permission to transit security zones shall contact
the COTP or designated representative on VHF-FM 16 or (844) NYC-USCG.
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Temporary Suspension of Anchorages
This proposal includes the temporary suspension of certain
anchorage grounds within 33 CFR 110.155 (Port of New York) \12\ through
the temporary stay of their associated regulations governing their use,
during the periods that the regulated areas, temporary spectator areas,
staging areas, and security zones are temporarily in effect. The
anchorages we propose to suspend are Anchorage No. 16, Anchorage No.
17, Anchorage No. 19 West, Anchorage No. 20-A, Anchorage No. 20-B,
Anchorage No. 20-C, Anchorage No. 20-D, Anchorage No. 20-E, Anchorage
No. 20-F, Anchorage No. 20-G, Anchorage No. 21-B, Anchorage No. 21-C,
Anchorage No. 23-A, Anchorage No. 23-B, Anchorage No. 24, Anchorage No.
25, Anchorage No. 49-F, and Anchorage No. 49-G. The proposed rule would
be effective July 1, 2026, through July 9, 2026. However, vessels
seeking to anchor in a traditional anchorage ground while it is
temporarily suspended and not being used as a spectator area or staging
area for the exclusive use of Sail 4th 250 and INR 250 could request
permission to do so. They would need to request authorization from the
VTS via VHF-FM channel 14 or by telephone at (718) 354-4088; see 33 CFR
110.155(d)(16) and (l) for additional permission to anchor guidance.
All vessels granted permission to anchor would need to comply with
lawful instructions of the VTS.
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IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this proposed rule after considering numerous statutes
and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our
analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders.
A. Impact on Small Entities
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this
proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons.
This regulation would temporarily suspend certain anchorage
grounds, create spectator areas and staging areas, impose traffic
control measures and security zones in portions of the Port of New York
and New Jersey, and designate areas for viewing the Sail 4th 250 Tall
Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250, IAR, and U.S. Navy Fleet Week events, all
of which would allow for maximum use of the waterway by commercial tour
boats that usually operate in the area. However, while the traffic
control measures are in place over a substantial portion of the Port of
New York and New Jersey, vessel movements will only be restricted for a
limited period of time during the aforementioned events. The suspension
of temporary anchorage grounds and implementation of security zones
will only be effective for up to nine days. Vessels seeking to anchor
in a traditional anchorage ground while they are temporarily suspended
and not being used as a spectator area or staging area for the
exclusive use of the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail and the INR
250 could request authorization from the from the VTS. While the
security zones are effective for the entire nine days and consume a
major portion of the Hudson River, they will not be enforced for the
entire period and will allow for vessel traffic to proceed through the
federal channel as normal for most of those nine days. As the U.S.
Naval Vessels vacate each zone to proceed to berth after the events on
July 4, 2026, the enforcement of these temporary security zones might
be suspended. Selected vessels, such as ferries operating on
established routes may have the opportunity to continue to transit
through zones with permission from the COTP or designated
representative. The Coast Guard will establish a process for vetting
these certain vessels and the public will be notified at a later date.
Over the past six months, Sail 4th 250 and the U.S. Navy have held
multiple meetings open to port stakeholders discussing these events on
July 4, 2026, and during each meeting, varying degrees of waterway
impacts have been discussed, including those similar to what is
proposed in this NPRM. An extensive advance notice will be made to
mariners via appropriate means, which may include broadcast notice to
mariners, local notice to mariners, marine safety information
bulletins, local port operators group meetings, Harbor Safety Committee
meetings, the internet, handouts, or local newspapers and media. The
advance notice will permit mariners to adjust their plans accordingly.
Similar restrictions were established for other tall ship parades and
INR events in 1976, 1986, and 2000. Based upon the Coast Guard's
experiences from those previous events of similar magnitude and
considering this is the first such event in the Port of New York and
New Jersey since the attacks of September 11, 2001, these proposed
regulations have been narrowly tailored to impose the least impact on
maritime interests while providing the necessary level of safety and
security.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule
would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment
(see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to
what degree this proposed rule would economically affect it.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this proposed rule will
affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction
and you have questions, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments to the
Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the
Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards by calling 1-888-
REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247).
B. Collection of Information
This proposed rule will not call for a new collection of
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
C. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, and have determined that it is consistent with the
fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described
in that Order.
Also, this proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
As required by The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C.
1531-1538), the Coast Guard certifies
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that this proposed rule will not result in an annual expenditure of
$100,000,000 or more (adjusted for inflation) by a State, local, or
tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector.
E. Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Department of Homeland
Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing
instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series),
which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment.
This proposed rule involves temporarily suspending permanent
anchorages, proposing temporary spectator areas, and establishing
temporary security zones and vessel traffic control measures to
facilitate the safety of all spectator and participant vessels in the
Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail, INR 250, and IAR events. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraphs L59(b),
L60(a), and L61.
V. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. To do so, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, type
USCG-2025-0903 in the search box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for
this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click
on the Comment option. If you cannot submit your material by using
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, call or email the person in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate
instructions.
Viewing material in the docket. To view available documents, find
the docket as described in the previous paragraph, and then select
``Supporting & Related Material'' in the Document Type column. We will
post public comments in our online docket. Additional information is on
the <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> Frequently Asked Questions web page.
Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> will include any personal
information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions
to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
List of Subjects
33 CFR Part 100
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.
33 CFR Part 110
Anchorage grounds.
33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and record
keeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR parts 100, 110, and 165 as follows:
PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS
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1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.
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2. Add Sec. 100.T0199-0903 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.T0199-0903 Sail 4th 250 and International Naval Review 250,
Port of New York and New Jersey.
(a) Regulated areas. (1) Regulated Area `A'--(i) Location. The
following area is a special regulated area: All waters of New York
Harbor Lower Bay and Sandy Hook Bay within the following boundaries:
south of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; west of a line drawn shore to
shore along 074[deg]00'00'' W between Coney Island, New York, and
Highlands, New Jersey; and east of a line drawn shore to shore along
074[deg]03'12'' W between Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, and Leonardo,
New Jersey and all waters of Ambrose Channel shoreward of buoys 1 and
2. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84).
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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(Figure 1 to Sec. 100.T0199-0903: Chartlet Showing Regulated Area
`A'.)
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(ii) This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. July 2, until 4 p.m.
on July 4, 2026.
(2) Regulated Area `B'--(i) Location. The following area is a
special regulated area: All waters of New York Harbor, Upper Bay, the
Hudson, Harlem, and East Rivers, and the Kill Van Kull Channel within
the following boundaries: south of 40[deg]54'12'' N, on the Hudson
River at Spuyten Duyvil Creek; west of the Throgs Neck Bridge on the
East River; north of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; and east of a line
drawn from shore to shore along 074[deg]05'15'' W, between New
Brighton, Staten Island, and Constable Hook, New Jersey, in the Kill
Van Kull Channel. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic
System (WGS 84).
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(Figure 2 to Sec. 100.T0199-0903: Chartlet Showing the Regulated Area
`B'.)
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(ii) This section will be enforced from 10 a.m. on July 1, until
11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026.
(b) Spectator Areas. (i) Location and prohibition. Each area
provided in the table below, expressed in Degrees ([deg]) Minutes (')
Seconds ('') (DMS) based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84),
constitutes a spectator area along with its prohibitions.
Table 1 to Sec. 100.T0199-0903--Supplemental Info to Paragraph (b)
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Spectator area Location Prohibitions
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1................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper Bay in the vicinity of for spectator
Liberty Island within a polygon vessels less
formed by connecting the than 82 feet
latitude and longitude points (25 meters) in
in the following order: length.
40[deg]41'31.91'' N,
074[deg]02'21.51'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'25.64'' N,
074[deg]02'09.27'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'02.03'' N,
074[deg]02'24.76'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'08.16'' N,
074[deg]02'37.71'' W; and then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]41'31.91'' N,
074[deg]02'21.51'' W.
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2................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper Bay south of Liberty for spectator
Island, within a polygon formed vessels less
by connecting the latitude and than 82 feet
longitude points in the (25 meters) in
following order: length.
40[deg]41'23.45'' N,
074[deg]03'13.23'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'59.45'' N,
074[deg]02'26.45'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'09.39'' N,
074[deg]02'59.28'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'40.90'' N,
074[deg]03'50.15'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]41'23.45'' N,
074[deg]03'13.23'' W.
3................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper Bay north of Port for spectator
Liberty, New Jersey within a vessels less
polygon formed by connecting than 82 feet
the latitude and longitude (25 meters) in
points in the following order: length.
40[deg]41'37.14'' N,
074[deg]03'49.36'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'28.30'' N,
074[deg]03'35.89'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'09.12'' N,
074[deg]03'49.98'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'16.04'' N,
074[deg]04'06.14'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]41'37.14'' N,
074[deg]03'49.36'' W.
4................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper Bay East of Port Liberty, for spectator
New Jersey within a polygon vessels between
formed by connecting the 82 feet (25
latitude and longitude points meters) and 197
in the following order: feet (60
40[deg]40'24.58'' N, meters).
074[deg]03'30.29'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'05.59'' N,
074[deg]03'01.78'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'37.30'' N,
074[deg]03'20.33'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'51.52'' N,
074[deg]03'54.28'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]40'24.58'' N,
074[deg]03'30.29'' W.
5................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper Bay south of Bayonne Dry for spectator
Dock and west of Robbins Reef vessels less
within a polygon formed by than 82 feet
connecting the latitude and (25 meters) in
longitude points in the length.
following order:
40[deg]39'53.70'' N,
074[deg]05'04.44'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'53.16'' N,
074[deg]04'59.22'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'40.68'' N,
074[deg]04'29.06'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'31.03'' N,
074[deg]04'18.39'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'25.49'' N,
074[deg]04'20.77'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'16.24'' N,
074[deg]04'42.47'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'19.80'' N,
074[deg]05'10.03'' W; thence
along the shoreline to
40[deg]39'34.05'' N,
074[deg]05'24.49'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]39'53.70'' N,
074[deg]05'04.44'' W.
6................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper Bay in the vicinity of for spectator
Robbins Reef within a polygon vessels between
formed by connecting the 82 feet (25
latitude and longitude points meters) and 197
in the following order: feet (60
40[deg]39'46.13'' N, meters).
074[deg]03'59.42'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'22.16'' N,
074[deg]03'27.69'' W; thence to
40[deg]38'57.98N,
074[deg]03'34.90'' W; thence to
40[deg]39'09.13'' N,
074[deg]04'26.80'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]39'46.13'' N,
074[deg]03'59.42'' W.
7................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper New York Bay on the east for spectator
side of the Anchorage Channel vessels greater
in the vicinity of Bay Ridge than 197 feet
Channel within a polygon formed (60 meters).
by connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]38'03.44'' N,
074[deg]02'20.63'' W; thence to
40[deg]38'03.37'' N,
074[deg]03'02.01'' W; thence to
40[deg]37'21.69'' N,
074[deg]02'47.88'' W; thence to
40[deg]37'22.82'' N,
074[deg]02'30.20'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin along the shoreline at
40[deg]38'03.44'' N,
074[deg]02'20.63'' W.
8................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Upper New Bay on the east side for spectator
of the Anchorage Channel in the vessels between
vicinity of the Verrazano- 82 feet (25
Narrows Bridge within a polygon meters) and 197
formed by connecting the feet (60
latitude and longitude points meters).
in the following order:
40[deg]37'22.82'' N,
074[deg]02'30.20'' W; thence to
40[deg]37'21.69'' N,
074[deg]02'47.88'' W; thence to
40[deg]36'30.53'' N,
074[deg]02'29.64'' W; thence to
40[deg]36'36.26'' N,
074[deg]02'11.13'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin along the shoreline at
40[deg]37'22.82'' N,
074[deg]02'30.20'' W.
9................... All navigable waters of the Exclusive use
Lower New York Bay west of for any
Ambrose Channel within a spectator
polygon formed by connecting vessel on a
the latitude and longitude first-come
points in the following order: first-served
40[deg]35'43.77'' N, basis.
074[deg]03'02.84'' W; thence to
40[deg]35'50.99'' N,
074[deg]02'40.96'' W; thence to
40[deg]35'19.33'' N,
074[deg]02'28.42'' W; thence to
40[deg]34'20.73'' N,
074[deg]02'11.99'' W; thence to
40[deg]34'05.86'' N,
074[deg]02'54.46'' W; thence to
40[deg]34'49.43'' N,
074[deg]03'02.81'' W; then
returning to its point of
origin at 40[deg]35'43.77'' N,
074[deg]03'02.84'' W.
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(ii) This section will be enforced from 3 p.m. on July 3, 2026,
until 8 a.m. on July 5, 2026.
(c) Staging Areas. (i) Location, effective period, and
prohibitions. Each area provided in the table below, expressed in
Degrees ([deg]) Minutes (') Seconds ('') (DMS) based on the World
Geodetic System (WGS 84), constitutes a staging area with its effective
period and prohibitions.
Table 2 to Sec. 100.T0199-0903--Supplemental Info to Paragraph (c)
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Staging area Location Effective period Prohibitions
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Ellis Island.................. All navigable waters of the Upper From 3 p.m. on July Exclusive use for
Bay in the vicinity of Ellis Island 3, 2026, until 8 Sail 4th 250
within a polygon formed by a.m. on July 5, Command Vessels
connecting the latitude and 2026. overseeing the Tall
longitude points in the following Ship Parade of
order: 40[deg]41'46.04'' N, Sail.
074[deg]02'22.59'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'42.36'' N,
074[deg]02'00.56'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'35.73'' N,
074[deg]02'02.75'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'30.22'' N,
074[deg]02'06.60'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'41.62'' N,
074[deg]02'29.03'' W; and then
returning to its point of origin at
40[deg]41'46.04'' N,
074[deg]02'22.59'' W.
Governors Island (West)....... All navigable waters of the Upper From 3 p.m. on July Exclusive use for
Bay west of Governors Island, 3, 2026, until 8 Sail 4th 250
within a polygon formed by a.m. on July 5, Command Vessels
connecting the latitude and 2026. overseeing the Tall
longitude points in the following Ship Parade of
order: 40[deg]41'33.54'' N, Sail.
074[deg]01'25.86'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'31.15'' N,
074[deg]01'20.31'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'17.31'' N,
074[deg]01'34.86'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'19.85'' N,
074[deg]01'39.98'' W; then
returning to its point of origin at
40[deg]41'33.54'' N,
074[deg]01'25.86'' W.
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Governors Island (South)...... All navigable waters of the Upper From 3 p.m. on July Exclusive use for
Bay south of Governors Island 3, 2026, until 8 Sail 4th 250
within a polygon formed by a.m. on July 5, Command Vessels
connecting the latitude and 2026. overseeing the Tall
longitude points in the following Ship Parade of
order: 40[deg]41'07.07'' N, Sail.
074[deg]01'45.75'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'54.67'' N,
074[deg]01'32.69'' W; thence to
40[deg]40'49.98'' N,
074[deg]01'43.75'' W; thence to
40[deg]41'01.84'' N,
074[deg]01'54.83'' W; then
returning to its point of origin at
40[deg]41'07.07'' N,
074[deg]01'45.75'' W.
Gravesend Bay................. All navigable waters of Gravesend From 1 p.m. on July Exclusive use for
Bay within a polygon formed by 3, 2026, until 4 Sail 4th 250
connecting the latitude and p.m. on July 4, Participant vessels
longitude points in the following 2026. awaiting the Tall
order: 40[deg]36'06.70'' N, Ship Parade of
074[deg]01'47.53'' W; thence to Sail.
40[deg]36'02.82'' N,
074[deg]00'58.32'' W; thence
40[deg]35'23.06'' N,
073[deg]59'59.16'' W; thence to
40[deg]34'57.08'' N,
074[deg]01'19.96'' W; then
returning to its point of origin at
40[deg]36'06.70'' N,
074[deg]01'47.53'' W.
Sandy Hook (West)............. All navigable waters of Sandy Hook From 6 a.m. on July Exclusive use for
Bay in the vicinity of Naval 2, 2026, until 4 Sail 4th 250
Weapons Station Earle within a p.m. on July 4, Participant vessels
polygon formed by connecting the 2026. awaiting the Tall
latitude and longitude points in Ship Parade of
the following order: Sail.
40[deg]36'06.70'' N,
074[deg]01'47.53'' W; thence to
40[deg]36'02.82'' N,
074[deg]00'58.32'' W; thence to
40[deg]35'23.06'' N,
073[deg]59'59.16'' W; thence to
40[deg]34'57.08'' N,
074[deg]01'19.96'' W; then
returning to its point of origin at
40[deg]36'06.70'' N,
074[deg]01'47.53'' W.
Sandy Hook (East)............. All navigable waters of Sandy Hook From 6 a.m. on July Exclusive use for
Bay within a polygon formed by 2, 2026, until 4 Sail 4th 250
connecting the latitude and p.m. on July 4, Participant Vessels
longitude points in the following 2026. awaiting the Tall
order: 40[deg]28'30.0'' N, Ship Parade of
074[deg]01'42.0'' W; thence to Sail.
40[deg]27'56.0'' N,
074[deg]01'35.0'' W; thence to
40[deg]27'54.0'' N,
074[deg]01'25.0'' W; thence to
40[deg]26'00.0'' N,
074[deg]00'58.0''; thence to
40[deg]26'00.0'' N,
074[deg]02'00.0'' W; thence to
40[deg]26'29.0'' N,
074[deg]02'51.0'' W; thence to
40[deg]27'29.0'' N,
074[deg]02'10.0'' W; thence to
40[deg]27'40.0'' N,
074[deg]02'36.0'' W; thence to
40[deg]28'07.0'' N,
074[deg]02'19.0'' W; then returning
to its point of origin at
40[deg]28'30.0'' N,
074[deg]01'42.0'' W.
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(d) Definitions. As used in this section--
Captain of the Port Representative or COTP Representative means a
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard designated
by name by the COTP to verify an event's compliance with the conditions
of its approved permit.
Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by
the respective Coast Guard Sector--Captain of the Port to enforce the
regulations in this section.
Official patrol vessel or official patrol means any vessel assigned
or approved by the respective COTP with a commissioned, warrant, or
petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign, or any
state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the COTP in
accordance with current local agreements.
Inflatable boat means a vessel that uses air-filled flexible fabric
for buoyancy.
Paddlecraft means a vessel powered only by its occupants, using a
single- or double-bladed paddle as a lever without the aid of a fulcrum
provided by oarlocks, thole pins, crutches, or similar arrangements.
Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the Sail
4th 250 and International Naval Review 250 sponsors as a participant in
their events.
Personal watercraft means any vessel propelled by a water-jet pump
or other machinery as its primary source of motive power and designed
to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the
vessel, rather than sitting or standing within the vessel's hull.
Rowboat means an open vessel manually propelled by oars.
Seaplane means any aircraft designed to maneuver on the water.
Spectator area means an area bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the
boundary of an area reserved for spectator vessels watching the parade
of sail or event.
Spectator means all persons and vessels not registered with the
event sponsors as participants or official patrol vessels.
Staging area means an area bound by coordinates provided in
latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the
boundary of an area reserved for Sail 4th 250 participant vessels and
command vessels overseeing the Tall Ship Parade of Sail.
(e) Patrol of the marine event. COTP may assign one or more
official patrol vessels, as described in Sec. 100.40, to the regulated
event. The Event PATCOM will be designated to oversee the patrol. The
patrol vessel and the Event PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel
16. The Event PATCOM may terminate the event with approval from the
COTP at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of life or
property.
(f) Special local regulations. Enforced otherwise cited in
(a)(2)(ii). (1) No vessel except Sail 4th 250/International Naval
Review 250 participating vessels and their assisting tugs, ticketed
spectator vessels, and those vessels exempt from the regulations in
this section may enter or navigate within Regulated Areas `A' or `B',
unless specifically authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port
New York, or their designated representative from 6 a.m. on July 4,
2026, until the conclusion of the Tall Ship Parade of Sail.
(2) All vessels transiting Regulated Area `B' must do so at a slow
no wake speed when within 100 yards of tall ships, U.S. Naval Vessels,
foreign naval vessels, and law enforcement vessels anchored or moored.
(3) Not withstanding paragraph (f)(1), no vessel other than
participating tall ships and naval vessels, their assisting tugs, and
enforcement vessels, may enter or navigate within the boundaries of the
main shipping channel (including Ambrose Channel, Anchorage Channel
South, and Anchorage Channel North) or Hudson River in Regulated Area
`B' during the Sail 4th 250 Tall Ship Parade of Sail and International
Naval Review 250 unless specifically authorized by the COTP or their
designated representative. No vessel in Regulated
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Area `B' is permitted to cross through the Tall Ship Parade of Sail,
cross within 500 yards of the lead or last vessel in the Tall Ship
Parade of Sail, or maneuver within 100 yards of any participant unless
authorized to do so by the COTP or their designated representative.
(4) On July 4, 2026, any vessel transiting through Regulated Area
`A' or `B' must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, or
loiter. Vessels transiting to spectator areas may stop once in their
authorized spectator area.
(5) No vessel is permitted to anchor in the main shipping channel
(including Ambrose Channel, Anchorage Channel South, and Anchorage
Channel North) or Hudson River outside of the designated spectator
areas in Regulated Area `B' at any time without authorization.
(6) No vessel, other than Sail 4th 250 or International Naval
Review 250 participant vessels, their assisting tugs, and enforcement
vessels, are permitted to transit the waters between Governors Island
and The Battery in southern Manhattan from 6 a.m., July 4, 2026, until
the end of the Tall Ship Parade of Sail. Vessels which must transit to
or from the East River outside of the restrictions established by
paragraph (f)(3) may only do so by using Buttermilk Channel unless
otherwise authorized by the COTP or the COTP's Representative.
(7) No vessels may anchor, loiter, or approach within 100 yards of
any Sail 4th 250 participant vessel when navigating or anchored within
an established staging area except for other participating vessels and
their assisting tugs.
(8) On July 4, 2026, only those ferry services with prior written
authorization from the COTP or designated representative will be
authorized to operate in Regulated Area `B'. Ferry operators must
follow all instructions given by the COTP's Representative.
(9) The operation of seaplanes, including taxiing, landing, and
taking off, is prohibited in Regulated Area `B' on July 3, 2026, and
July 4, 2026, without prior written authorization from the COTP or
designated representative.
(10) The operation of personal watercraft, inflatable boats,
paddlecraft, and row boats are prohibited in Regulated Area `B'.
(11) All persons are prohibited from swimming, conducting
underwater diving operations, operating surface or underwater drones,
and conducting surveying operations in Regulated Area `B', without
prior written authorization from the COTP or the designated
representative.
(12) Vessels deciding to anchor within the designated spectator
areas outlined in Table 1 above of this section are subject to the
following regulations:
(i) Ensure their vessels are properly anchored and remain safely in
position at anchor during the events.
(ii) Vessels must display anchor lights and day shapes, as required
by the Navigation Rules in 33 CFR part 83.
(iii) Do not leave vessels unattended in any spectator area at any
time.
(iv) Do not tie off to any aid to navigation, buoy, or mooring
ball.
(v) Maintain at least 20 feet of clearance between anchored
vessels.
(13) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated areas through
advanced notice via the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to
Mariners, and by on-scene designated representatives.
Note to Sec. 100.T0199-0903: CAUTION: Mariners are cautioned
that the areas designated as spectator areas in this section have
not been subject to any special survey or inspection and that charts
may not show all seabed obstructions or the shallowest depths. In
addition, if you decide to anchor, spectator areas are in areas of
substantial currents, and not all spectator areas are over good
holding ground. Mariners are advised to take appropriate precautions
when using these temporary spectator areas.
Note to Sec. 100.T0199-0903: Untreated sewage discharges are
prohibited within three miles from shore. Section 312 of the Clean
Water Act requires the use of operable, U.S. Coast Guard-certified
marine sanitation devices onboard vessels that are equipped with
installed toilets and operating on U.S. navigable waters.
Additionally, parts of the Hudson River located in EPA Region 02 are
No-Discharge Zones. No-Discharge Zones prohibit the discharge of
sewage from vessels to protect water quality. Mariners are warned
they cannot discharge any treated or untreated sewage within a No-
Discharge Zone and must instead retain it on board and use onshore
pump-out facilities to dispose of it later. Additional information
on commercial pump-out vessels or the location of onshore pump-out
facilities dedicated to the collection and legal disposal of marine
sewage may be found at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/vessels-marinas-and-ports/no-discharge-zones-ndzs-state#ny">https://www.epa.gov/vessels-marinas-and-ports/no-discharge-zones-ndzs-state#ny</a>.
PART 110--ANCHORAGE REGULATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 110 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 2071; 46 U.S.C. 70006, 70034; 33 CFR 1.05-
1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision
No. 4.
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2. Temporarily stay paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(5)(ii), (d)(1),
(d)(2), (d)(3), (d)(4), (d)(5), (d)(7), (d)(8), (d)(11), (d)(12),
(d)(13), (d)(14), (d)(15), (e)(1), (m)(2), and (m)(3) of 33 CFR
110.155, effective from July 1, 2026, through July 9, 2026.
0
3. Add a Note to Sec. 110.155, effective from July 1, 2026, through
July 9, 2026, to read as follows:
Note to Sec. 110.155: Vessels seeking to anchor in an
anchorage ground while it is temporarily suspended and not being
used as a spectator area or staging area for the exclusive use of
Sail 4th 250 and International Naval Review 250 must request
authorization from the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) via VHF-FM
channel 14 or by telephone at (718) 354-4088. If permission is
granted, all vessels must comply with lawful instructions of the
VTS.
PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T01-0903 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T01-0903 Security Zones; Sail 4th 250, International Naval
Review 250; Port of New York and New Jersey.
(a) The following areas are established as security zones:
(1) Security Zones for Foreign Naval Vessels.
(i) Location: All navigable waters within Sector New York Marine
Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone as described in 33 CFR 3.05-30
extending from the surface to bottom, within a 100-yard radius of any
foreign naval vessels.
(ii) Effective and enforcement period: This rule will be effective
from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026. The
Captain of the Port (COTP) will make notification of the exact names of
the vessels in advance of each enforcement period for the security zone
to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners
(LNMs) and Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs). The Northeast Coast
Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: <a href="http://www.navcen.uscg.gov">http://www.navcen.uscg.gov</a>.
(2) Moving Security Zone for the U.S. Naval Review Ship.
(i) Location: All navigable waters surface to bottom, within a 500-
yard radius of the U. S. Naval Review Ship as it transits the Hudson
River and Upper New York Bay between the Spuyten Duyvil and the
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
(ii) Effective and enforcement periods: This rule will be effective
from 5 a.m. July 4, 2026, through 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026, but the
security zone for the U.S.
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Naval Review Ship in paragraph(a)(2)(i) will only be enforced while the
vessel is underway as the review ship while conducting the
International Naval Review. The COTP will make notification of the
exact name of the review ship in advance of the enforcement period for
the moving security zone to the local maritime community through the
LNMs and BNMs.
(3) Security Zone for the Reviewing Official Viewing Platform.
(i) Location: All navigable waters of Upper New York Harbor in the
vicinity of Anchorage 21-B, extending from the surface to bottom,
within a 500-yard radius of the U.S. Naval Ship serving as the
Reviewing Official viewing platform during the Tall Ship Parade of
Sail. The COTP will make notification to the local maritime community
of the exact name of the vessel in advance of the enforcement period
through the Local Notice to Mariners.
(ii) Effective and enforcement periods: This rule will be enforced
from 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
(4) Security Zone Areas. Each area provided in the table below,
expressed in Degrees ([deg]) Minutes (') Seconds ('') (DMS) based on
the World Geodetic System (WGS 84), constitutes a security zone.
Table 3--Supplemental Info to Paragraph (a)(4)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security zone name Location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECURITY ZONE ALPHA....................... All navigable waters of the
west side of the Hudson
River between Englewood
Cliffs and Linwood, NJ,
within a polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]52'53.05'' N,
073[deg]56'37.73'' W;
thence to 40[deg]52'43.56''
N, 073[deg]55'57.85'' W;
thence to 40[deg]51'25.87''
N, 073[deg]56'44.98'' W;
thence to 40[deg]51'33.40''
N, 073[deg]57'16.75'' W;
then returning to the point
of origin along the
shoreline at
40[deg]52'53.05'' N,
073[deg]56'37.73'' W.
SECURITY ZONE BRAVO....................... All navigable waters of the
west side of the Hudson
River between Fort Lee and
Edgewater, NJ, within a
polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]50'46.36'' N,
073[deg]57'49.57'' W;
thence to 40[deg]50'25.84''
N, 073[deg]57'14.78'' W;
thence to 40[deg]50'10.92''
N, 073[deg]57'12.95'' W;
thence to 40[deg]49'49.82''
N, 073[deg]57'24.27'' W;
thence to 40[deg]49'08.58''
N, 073[deg]57'54.16'' W;
thence to 40[deg]49'19.63''
N, 073[deg]58'26.91'' W;
and then returning to the
point of origin along the
shoreline at
40[deg]50'46.36'' N,
073[deg]57'49.57'' W.
SECURITY ZONE CHARLIE..................... All navigable waters of the
west side of the Hudson
River near Edgewater, NJ,
within a polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]49'19.63'' N,
073[deg]58'26.91'' W;
thence to 40[deg]49'08.58''
N, 073[deg]57'54.16'' W;
thence to 40[deg]48'42.34''
N, 073[deg]58'11.73'' W;
thence to 40[deg]48'08.25''
N, 073[deg]58'36.03'' W;
thence to 40[deg]46'55.64''
N, 073[deg]59'31.04'' W;
thence to 40[deg]46'38.43''
N, 073[deg]59'44.81'' W;
thence to 40[deg]45'44.45''
N, 074[deg]00'34.98'' W;
thence to 40[deg]45'53.18''
N, 074[deg]01'01.50'' W;
then returning to the point
of origin along the
shoreline at
40[deg]49'19.63'' N,
073[deg]58'26.91'' W.
SECURITY ZONE DELTA....................... All navigable waters of the
west side of the Hudson
River between Castle Point
and Jersey City, NJ within
a polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]44'45.32'' N,
074[deg]01'21.34'' W;
thence to 40[deg]44'40.47''
N, 074[deg]00'56.05'' W;
thence to 40[deg]44'14.50''
N, 074[deg]00'57.08'' W;
thence to 40[deg]42'47.24''
N, 074[deg]01'19.7'' W;
thence to 40[deg]42'51.52''
N, 074[deg]01'59.43'' W;
and then returning to its
point of origin along the
shoreline at
40[deg]44'45.32'' N,
074[deg]01'21.34'' W.
SECURITY ZONE ECHO........................ All navigable waters of the
west side of the Hudson
River near Jersey City, NJ,
to Ellis Island, NJ within
a polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]42'51.52'' N,
074[deg]01'59.43'' W;
thence to 40[deg]42'47.24''
N, 074[deg]01'19.7'' W;
thence to 40[deg]41'55.48''
N, 074[deg]01'26.32'' W;
thence to 40[deg]41'46.07''
N, 074[deg]01'34.33'' W;
thence to 40[deg]41'49.33''
N, 074[deg]01'58.02'' W;
thence to 40[deg]42'20.76''
N, 074[deg]02'05.57'' W;
thence to 40[deg]42'32.97''
N, 074[deg]02'04.93'' W;
thence to 40[deg]42'42.28''
N, 074[deg]02'01.39'' W;
then returning to its point
of origin along the
shoreline at
40[deg]42'51.52'' N,
074[deg]01'59.43'' W.
SECURITY ZONE FOXTROT..................... All navigable waters of the
Upper New York Bay on the
east side of the Anchorage
Channel between Red Hook,
NY and Bay Ridge, NY,
within a polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]40'18.97'' N,
074[deg]02'24.01'' W;
thence to 40[deg]40'27.04''
N, 074[deg]01'46.71'' W;
thence to 40[deg]40'23.69''
N, 074[deg]01'33.56'' W;
thence to 40[deg]39'03.33''
N, 074[deg]02'24.57'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'55.08''
N, 074[deg]02'17.40'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'44.10''
N, 074[deg]02'28.82'' W;
thence to 40[deg]39'19.67''
N, 074[deg]03'01.81'' W;
thence to 40[deg]39'36.58''
N, 074[deg]02'53.42'' W;
then returning to its point
of origin 40[deg]40'18.97''
N, 074[deg]02'24.01'' W.
SECURITY ZONE GOLF........................ All navigable waters of the
Upper New York Bay on the
east side of the Anchorage
Channel near Bay Ridge,
Brooklyn, NY, within a
polygon formed by
connecting the latitude and
longitude points in the
following order:
40[deg]39'19.67'' N,
074[deg]03'01.81'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'44.10''
N, 074[deg]02'28.82'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'03.37''
N, 074[deg]02'47.70'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'03.37''
N, 074[deg]03'02.01'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'28.00''
N, 074[deg]03'19.12'' W;
then returning to its point
of origin at
40[deg]39'19.67'' N,
074[deg]03'01.81'' W.
SECURITY ZONE HOTEL....................... All navigable waters of the
Upper New York Bay on the
west side of the Anchorage
Channel near Stapleton
Anchorage within a polygon
formed by connecting the
latitude and longitude
points in the following
order: 40[deg]38'33.68'' N,
074[deg]04'13.45'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'38.17''
N, 074[deg]04'12.15'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'40.15''
N, 074[deg]03'45.67'' W;
thence to 40[deg]38'11.14''
N, 074[deg]03'27.16'' W;
thence to 40[deg]37'09.56''
N, 074[deg]03'03.96'' W;
thence to 40[deg]36'57.15''
N, 074[deg]03'46.95'' W;
thence to its point of
origin along the shoreline
at 40[deg]38'33.68'' N,
074[deg]04'13.45'' W.
SECURITY ZONE INDIA....................... All navigable waters of the
Upper New York Bay on the
west side of the Anchorage
Channel near Stapleton
Anchorage within a polygon
formed by connecting the
latitude and longitude
points in the following
order: 40[deg]36'57.15'' N,
074[deg]03'46.95'' W;
thence to 40[deg]37'09.56''
N, 074[deg]03'03.96'' W;
thence to 40[deg]36'23.23''
N, 074[deg]02'43.82'' W;
thence to 40[deg]36'14.43''
N, 074[deg]03'13.36'' W;
and then to its point of
origin along the shore line
at 40[deg]36'57.15'' N,
074[deg]03'46.95'' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(i) Effective and enforcement period: This rule will be effective
from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026, but
the individual security zone locations provided in Table 1 to (a)(4)
will only be enforced while U.S. or foreign naval vessels are anchored
or moored within the location. The COTP will make notification of the
exact dates and times in advance of each enforcement period for each
security zone to the local maritime community
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through the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners,
Marine Safety Information Bulletins, or Coast Guard Advisory Notices.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, Designated Representative
means a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer or a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the COTP
in the enforcement of the security zone.
Foreign Naval Vessel means any naval vessel of a foreign state,
which is not required to be licensed for entry into the U.S. for visit
purposes under 22 CFR 126.6, provided it is not undergoing repair or
overhaul.
U.S. Naval Vessel means any vessel owned, operated, chartered, or
leased by the U.S. Navy; any pre-commissioned vessel under construction
for the U.S. Navy, once launched into the water; and any vessel under
the operational control of the U.S. Navy or a Combatant Command.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the security zones described
in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
Representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (844) NYC-USCG.
Those in a security zone must comply with all lawful orders or
directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP representative.
(3) The Coast Guard Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can
be found at: <a href="http://www.navcen.uscg.gov">http://www.navcen.uscg.gov</a>.
Dated: December 16, 2025.
M.E. Platt,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Coast Guard Northeast
District.
[FR Doc. 2025-23435 Filed 12-18-25; 8:45 am]
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