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Rule2026-18960

Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg

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Published
September 16, 2026

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Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore from September 26, 2026, through September 27, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Clearwater, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58610-58611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18960]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket No. USCG-2026-1079]


Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. 
Petersburg

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the 
Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore from September 26, 
2026, through September 27, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on 
navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events 
within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area 
for this event in Clearwater, FL. During the enforcement periods, the 
operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with 
directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 will be enforced for 
Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore regulated area listed 
in item 7 in Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 
September 26 and 27, 2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this 
notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Ryan McNaughton, 
Sector St. Petersburg Prevention Department, U.S. Coast Guard; 
telephone 813-918-7270, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8aaa1b9b6f6b9f6b5bbb6b9adbfb0acb7b698adabbbbff6b5b1b4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8efcf7efe0a0efa0e3ede0effbe9e6fae1e0cefbfdede9a0e3e7e2">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce special local 
regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race 
World Offshore regulated area from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 
26 and 27, 2026. This action is being taken to provide for the safety 
of life on navigable waterways during this 2-day event. Our regulation 
for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District, in item 7 
in Table 1 to Sec.  100.703, specifies the location of the regulated 
area for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore which 
encompasses portions of Clearwater Beach. During the enforcement 
periods, as reflected in Table 1 to Sec.  100.703(c), if you are the 
operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with 
directions from the Patrol Commander or any designated representative.

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    In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal 
Register, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this 
enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information 
broadcasts, and on-scene actual notice.

Courtney A. Sergent,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.
[FR Doc. 2026-18960 Filed 9-15-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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