Proposed Rule2026-11508
Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the USCG East District
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Published
June 9, 2026
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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard proposes to amend a table of special local regulations (SLR's) located in the Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port Zone by adding regulations for four recurring marine events, revising regulations for three SLR's now in the table, and revising the order within the table in which SLR's are placed. These SLRs are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with their respective events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34791-34795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11508]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG-2025-1046]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the USCG East
District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to amend a table of special local
regulations (SLR's) located in the Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the
Port Zone by adding regulations for four recurring marine events,
revising regulations for three SLR's now in the table, and revising the
order within the table in which SLR's are placed. These SLRs are needed
to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from
potential hazards associated with their respective events. We invite
your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard by July 9, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to
https://
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www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2025-1046.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
proposed rule, contact MST2 Dominick Dobridge, Waterways Management
Division, Sector Delaware Bay, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (206) 815-
6688, option 3, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83d0e6e0c7e6efc1e2fad4d4cec3f6f0e0e4adeeeaef"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a093f391e3f36183b230d0d171a2f29393d74373336">[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
SLR Special Local Regulation
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Authority
Coast Guard regulations define ``regatta or marine parade'' as an
organized water event of limited duration which is conducted according
to a prearranged schedule. 33 CFR 100.05(a). And, as explained in 33
CFR 100.15, Coast Guard requires that an organization planning to hold
a regatta or marine parade apply for a permit if the event, by its
nature, circumstances, or location, will introduce extra or unusual
hazards to the safety of life on the navigable waters of the United
States. These ``marine event permits'' may be approved by the Coast
Guard, or by the state in which the event is to take place, if there is
a Coast Guard-State agreement in place. See 33 CFR 100.10. Upon the
approval of an application, the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay (COTP) may promulgate such ``Special Local Regulations'' (SLR's) as
he or she deems necessary to ensure safety of life on the navigable
waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the event.
See 33 CFR 100.35(a).
Historically, the Coast Guard has established SLR's as temporary
final regulations for individual events until it becomes clear that the
event sponsor plans to host the event on a recurring basis. Where we
anticipate that a marine events will be held on a recurring basis, we
generally issue a permanent SLR for that event. Sector Delaware Bay has
aggregated its permanent SLR's in Table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of 33 CFR
100.501.
The Coast Guard proposes this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C
70041. As provided in paragraph (d) of 33 CFR 100.501, this proposed
rule would prohibit non-participant persons and vessels from being in
the regulated areas during an enforcement period, unless authorized by
the COTP or a designated representative.
III. Discussion of the Proposed Rule
The Coast Guard is proposing to add four SLR's to Table 1 to
Paragraph (i)(1) of 33 CFR 100.501, and to revise three SLR's currently
listed in the table. Like all the other SLR's in that table, the SLR's
in this rulemaking relate to marine events in the Sector Delaware Bay
Captain of the Port Zone. In addition to adding and modifying SLR's, we
are also revising the table to list all the SLR's (existing and new) in
alphabetical order to make it easier to refer to them.
If this proposed rule is finalized the SLRs will be added to Sec.
100.501, the new SLR's would be subject to the general provisions in
that section. And, as provided in Sec. 100.501(g), the Coast Guard
will publish annual notices of the exact dates and times the
regulations will be subject to enforcement. For each event, the notices
would also provide a reminder of the geographical location of each
regulated area and other pertinent details concerning the nature of the
events. This proposed rule would protect participants, spectators, and
vessels from the hazards associated with the varying types of marine
events listed in Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of 33 CFR 100.501. And, as
provided in paragraph (d) of Sec. 100.501, during the enforcement
periods of these SLR's, non-participant persons or vessels would be
prohibited from entering into, remaining within, transiting through, or
anchoring in the regulated area, unless authorized by the COTP or a
designated representative of the COTP.
Below is a figure providing a brief description of the four
recurring marine events we propose to add to Table 1 to Paragraph
(i)(1) in Sec. 100.501, and of the three events we propose to amend.
The exact language of the regulatory text we are proposing is contained
later in this document.
Figure 1--Events Proposed To Be Added to Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of 33 CFR 100.501
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Regulated area
(coordinates in
Event proposed regulatory Enforcement period Sponsor
text)
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Wildwood Airshow..................... Atlantic Ocean, One Saturday or Sunday Greater Wildwoods
Wildwood, NJ. in September. Tourism Improvement
and Development
Authority.
Philadelphia Cup Regatta............. Delaware River, One Saturday or Sunday Liberty Sailing Club.
Philadelphia, PA. in September or
October.
Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon..... Manasquan River, Point One Saturday or Sunday Point Pleasant
Pleasant, NJ. in September or Foundation for
October. Excellence in
Education.
Ocean City Chase Race................ New Jersey Intracoastal One Saturday or Sunday Ocean City Crew
Waterway, Ocean City, in October. Boosters.
NJ.
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Figure 2--Proposed Substantive Changes to SLR's Now in Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of 33 CFR 100.501
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Revision (date/
Event Location coordinates) Reason for change
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Battle at Brigantine................. Bonita Tideway, Changing name from Event name and
Brigantine, NJ. ``Stockton Boat Race'' coordinates updated to
and changing location reflect accurate
from Atlantic City, NJ course location to
to Brigantine, NJ. improve public safety.
Atlantic City Air Show............... Atlantic Ocean, Changing name from Event name and
Atlantic City, NJ. ``Thunder Over the coordinates updated to
Boardwalk Air Show'' reflect accurate
and changing dates course location to
from ``Monday, improve public safety.
Tuesday, and Wednesday Event dates updated.
in August'' to ``Four
consecutive days in
May, June, July or
August''.
Ocean City Airshow................... Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Updating the Event coordinates
City, NJ. coordinates to reflect updated to reflect
a larger regulated accurate course
area for the event. location to improve
public safety.
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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.
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 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 is a special regulated area. It is categorically
excluded from further review under paragraph 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-2025-1046 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 in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is
proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 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. In Sec. 100.501, revise and republish paragraph (i)(1) to read as
follows:
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(i) * * *
(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone
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Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1)
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Enforcement period(s)
Event Regulated area \1\ Sponsor
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Around the Island Paddle........... All waters within 50 yards One Saturday or Sunday Desatnick Foundation.
in front of the lead in June, July or
safety vessel preceding August.
the first event
participants, to 50 yards
behind the safety vessel
trailing the last event
participants, and 100
yards on either side of
participant and safety
vessels during the event.
The regulated area will
move with the safety
vessels and participants
as they transit the waters
east through Cape May
Harbor, south through Cape
May Inlet, west through
the Atlantic Ocean, north
through the Delaware Bay,
then east through Cape May
Canal, and terminate at
the Lost Fishermen's
Memorial in Cape May
Harbor. The regulated area
will move at the pace of
event patrol vessels and
participants.
Atlantic City Airshow.............. The waters of the Atlantic Four consecutive days Visit Atlantic City.
Ocean, adjacent to in May, June, July or
Atlantic City, NJ, bounded August.
by a polygon, originating
at the shoreline at
position latitude
39[deg]21'51'' N,
longitude 074[deg]24'27''
W; thence southeast to
approximate position
latitude 39[deg]21'13'' N,
longitude 074[deg]23'48''
W; thence southwest to
approximate position to
latitude 39[deg]20'17'' N,
longitude 074[deg]26'24''
W; thence northwest to the
shoreline at approximate
position latitude
39[deg]20'57'' N,
longitude 074[deg]26'52''
W; thence northeast along
the shoreline to the point
of origin.
Battle at Brigantine............... All navigable waters of One Saturday or Sunday Stockton University.
Bonita Tideway in in March or April.
Brigantine, NJ, within a
polygon originating at
position latitude
39[deg]24'33'' N,
longitude 074[deg]22'28''
W; thence southwest across
the Bonita Tideway to the
shoreline to latitude
39[deg]24'22'' N,
longitude 074[deg]22'49''
W; thence southwest along
the shoreline to latitude
39[deg]23'49'' N,
longitude 074[deg]23'33''
W; thence across the
Bonita Tideway to the
shoreline at latitude
39[deg]23'43'' N,
longitude 074[deg]23'33''
W; thence north along the
shoreline to the point of
origin.
Escape the Cape Swim............... All navigable waters of the One Saturday or Sunday DelMoSports.
Delaware Bay in Lower in June.
Township, NJ bounded by a
line drawn from: Latitude
39[deg]0'57'' N, longitude
074[deg]56'56'' W in
Villas, NJ, thence west to
latitude 39[deg]00'59'' N,
longitude 074[deg]57'15''
W, thence south to
latitude 38[deg]58'08'' N,
longitude 074[deg]58'11''
W, thence east to latitude
38[deg]58'04'' N,
longitude 074[deg]57'52''
W in North Cape May, NJ,
thence north along the
shoreline to the point of
origin.
Manasquan Inlet Intracoastal Tug... All waters of Manasquan One Saturday or Sunday Borough of Manasquan.
Inlet extending 400 feet in September or
from either side of the October.
rope located between
approximate locations
latitude 40[deg]06'09'' N,
longitude 74[deg]02'08'' W
and latitude
40[deg]06'14'' N,
longitude 74[deg]02'08'' W.
Ocean City Air Show................ All navigable waters of the One Sunday in Ocean City, NJ.
Atlantic Ocean near Ocean September.
City, NJ, bounded by a
polygon originating on the
shoreline at latitude
39[deg]17'01'' N,
longitude 074[deg]33'20''
W, thence southeast to
latitude 39[deg]16'28'' N,
longitude 074[deg]32'27''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 39[deg]15'08'' N,
longitude 074[deg]34'46''
W, thence northwest to
latitude 39[deg]15'44'' N,
longitude 074[deg]35'30''
W, thence northeast to
point of origin.
Ocean City Chase Race.............. All navigable waters of the One Saturday or Sunday Ocean City Crew
New Jersey Intracoastal in October. Boosters.
Waterway near Ocean City,
NJ, shoreline to
shoreline, between
approximate position
39[deg]13'41'' N,
longitude 074[deg]39'00''
W and approximate position
39[deg]15'20'' N,
longitude 074[deg]37'34''
W.
Philadelphia Cup Regatta........... All navigable waters of the One Saturday or Sunday Liberty Sailing Club.
Delaware River in in September or
Philadelphia, PA, October.
shoreline to shoreline at
approximate position
39[deg]58'33'' N,
longitude 075[deg]4'51''
W, southerly to
approximate position
39[deg]56'04'' N,
longitude 075[deg]8'23'' W.
Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore All navigable waters of the 1. One Saturday and Point Pleasant OPA/NJ
Grand Prix. Atlantic Ocean in the Sunday in May; or One Offshore Grand Prix.
vicinity of Point Pleasant Saturday or Sunday in
Beach, NJ bounded by a June.
line connecting the
following points: Latitude
40[deg]06'00'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'51''
W, thence east to latitude
40[deg]05'56'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'16''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 40[deg]03'34'' N,
longitude 074[deg]01'53''
W, thence west to latitude
40[deg]03'39'' N,
longitude 74[deg]02'37''
W, thence north parallel
to the shoreline to the
point of origin.
Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon... All navigable waters of the One Saturday or Sunday Point Pleasant
Manasquan River in Point in September or Foundation for
Pleasant, NJ, within a October. Excellence in
polygon bounded by the Education.
following: originating at
40[deg]5'39'' N, longitude
074[deg]4'26'' W, thence
to 40[deg]5'19'' N,
longitude 074[deg]4'26''
W, thence to 40[deg]5'19''
N, longitude 074[deg]4'7''
W, thence to 40[deg]5'39''
N, longitude 074[deg]4'6''
W, and along the shoreline
back to the point of
origin.
Triathlons in Atlantic City........ All navigable waters of the 1. One Saturday in Triathlons in Atlantic
New Jersey Intracoastal August; and. City.
Waterway (ICW) bounded by
a line connecting the
following points: Latitude
39[deg]21'27'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'10''
W, thence northeast to
latitude 39[deg]21'33'' N,
longitude 074[deg]26'57''
W, thence northwest to
latitude 39[deg]21'37'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'03''
W, thence southwest to
latitude 39[deg]21'29'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'14''
W, thence south to
latitude 39[deg]21'19'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'22''
W, thence east to latitude
39[deg]21'18'' N,
longitude 074[deg]27'19''
W, thence north to point
of origin, near Atlantic
City, NJ.
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Wildwood Air Show.................. All navigable waters of One Saturday or Sunday Greater Wildwoods.
Atlantic Ocean near in September.
Wildwood, NJ, within a
polygon bounded by the
following: originating on
the shore line at
approximate position
latitude 38[deg]59'26'' N,
longitude 074[deg]47'37''
W; thence southeast to
approximate position
latitude 38[deg]59'07'' N,
longitude 074[deg]46'40''
W; thence southwest to
approximate position to
latitude 38[deg]57'42'' N,
longitude 074[deg]48'43''
W; thence northwest to the
shoreline at approximate
position latitude
38[deg]58'11'' N,
longitude 074[deg]49'43''
W; thence northeast along
the shoreline to the point
of origin.
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\1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change.
In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be
determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in
the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner.
Roberto Rivera,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware
Bay.
[FR Doc. 2026-11508 Filed 6-8-26; 8:45 am]
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