Rule2026-08904
Safety Zone; Delaware River, Camden, NJ, Battleship New Jersey
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Published
May 6, 2026
Effective
May 7, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters of the Delaware River, in Camden, NJ, for a clay shoot aboard the Battleship New Jersey on May 7, 2026, or on a rain date of May 11, 2026. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the clay shoot. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay (COTP).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 6, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24372-24373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08904]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0199]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Delaware River, Camden, NJ, Battleship New Jersey
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
waters of the Delaware River, in Camden, NJ, for a clay shoot aboard
the Battleship New Jersey on May 7, 2026, or on a rain date of May 11,
2026. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the
marine environment from potential hazards created by the clay shoot.
Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay
(COTP).
DATES: This rule is effective from May 7, 2026, through May 11, 2026.
It will only be subject to enforcement, however, on the one day during
that time period when the event takes place, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Absent postponement, that date will be May 7, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To view available documents go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0199.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
contact MST2 Dominick Dobridge, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (206)-815-6688, option
3, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2073454364454c62415977776d60555343470e4d494c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87d4e2e4c3e2ebc5e6fed0d0cac7f2f4e4e0a9eaeeeb">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec. Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Authority
The Coast Guard received notification that an organization will be
conducting a clay shoot from the decommissioned, historic Battleship
New Jersey, in Camden, NJ from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7, 2026. The
participants will fire bird shot at clay targets from the port side of
the Battleship New Jersey into the Delaware River. The Captain of the
Port (COTP) Sector Delaware Bay has determined that potential hazards
associated with bird shots are a safety concern for anyone within 900
feet of the Battleship. Therefore, the COTP is issuing this rule under
the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034, which is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
safety zone.
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule without prior notice and
comment. As is authorized by 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds
that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable
to do so. In the time since we were informed of the event, it is
unlikely we would have enough time to solicit and respond to comments,
and publish a final rule by May 7, 2026, the date of the event. During
the event the participants will fire bird shot at clay targets from the
port side of the Battleship New Jersey into the Delaware River. This
safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards associated with the bird shot fired
during the clay shoot.
For the same reasons, the Coast Guard finds that under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3), good cause exists for making this rule effective less than
30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
III. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. on
May 7, 2026, or on a rain date of May 11, 2026. The safety zone will
cover all navigable waters within 900 feet of the Battleship New
Jersey, on the Delaware River, in Camden, NJ. The coordinates of the
safety zone are provided in the rule text, below. The duration of the
zone is intended to ensure the safety of vessels and these navigable
waters before, during, and after the scheduled clay shoot. No vessel or
person would be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining
permission from the COTP or a designated representative.
IV. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this 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 analysis provisions of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, do not apply to rules that
are not subject to notice and comment. Because the Coast Guard has, for
good cause, waived the notice and comment requirement that would
otherwise apply to this rulemaking, the Regulatory Flexibility Act's
flexibility analysis provisions do not apply here.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this 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.
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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). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities
that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of
the Coast Guard.
B. Collection of Information
This 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 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 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 that this 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 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 rule is a safety zone. It is categorically excluded from
further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS
Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental
Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:
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; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T05-0199 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T05-0199 Safety Zone; Delaware River, Camden, NJ, Battleship
New Jersey.
(a) Location. All navigable waters within 800 feet of the
Battleship New Jersey, on the Delaware River, in Camden, NJ, located at
approximate position latitude 39[deg]56.36' N, longitude 075[deg]07.99'
W.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay (COTP) in the enforcement of
the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone 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. Those in the safety zone must
comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP
or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on May 7, 2026, or (if it is postponed due to weather) on a
rain date of May 11, 2026, with the same times.
Roberto Rivera,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay.
[FR Doc. 2026-08904 Filed 5-5-26; 8:45 am]
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