Special Local Regulation; Allegheny River Mile Marker 20.5-21, Creighton, PA

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Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during a paddle boat race on October 10, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or their designated representative.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 191 (Monday, October 5, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63147-63149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20324]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2026-1260]
RIN 1625-AA08


Special Local Regulation; Allegheny River Mile Marker 20.5-21, 
Creighton, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local 
regulation (SLR) on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 
20.5 to mile marker 21 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to 
provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential 
hazards during a paddle boat race on October 10, 2026. This regulation 
prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless 
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or their 
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on October 10, 
2026.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, 
contact MST3 Jakob Wassler-Beck, Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh 
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 206-815-
6624, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3a696e76176977781777696f6a534e4e49584f485d52176d5b4e5f484d5b43497a4f49595d14575356"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="87d4d3cbaad4cac5aacad4d2d7eef3f3f4e5f2f5e0efaad0e6f3e2f5f0e6fef4c7f2f4e4e0a9eaeeeb">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
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

    On September 15, 2026, an organization notified the Coast Guard 
that from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on October 10, 2026, they will sponsor a 
paddle boat race on the Allegheny River. The Coast Guard received this 
request under 33 CFR 100.15. The event will be held between Mile 
Markers 20.5 and 21 in Creighton, PA.
    The Captain of the Port Pittsburgh (COTP) is issuing this Special 
Local Regulation (SLR) under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041. The COTP 
has determined that potential hazards associated with the paddle boat 
race include increased vessel traffic, congested waterway, and the 
potential for collisions between vessels. The purpose of this 
rulemaking is to protect event participants, non-participants, and 
transiting vessels before, during, and after the scheduled event.
    Because of these potential hazards, 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 and contrary to the public interest. 
The Coast Guard was notified of this event on September 15, 2026, but 
we must establish this SLR by October 10, 2026, to protect personnel, 
vessels, and the marine environment. Therefore, we do not have enough 
time to solicit and respond to comments.
    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 temporary SLR from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on 
October 10, 2026. The special local regulation will cover all navigable 
waters of the Alleghany River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21. 
No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the regulated area 
without obtaining permission from the COTP or their 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. 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 et seq.), 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 special local regulation. It is categorically 
excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 
of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100

    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 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. Add Sec.  100.T899-1260 to read as follows:


Sec.  100.T899-1260  Special Local Regulation; Allegheny River Mile 
Marker 20.5-21, Creighton, PA.

    (a) Location. This special local regulation applies to the 
following regulated area: All navigable waters on the Allegheny River 
between mile marker 20.5 and 21.
    (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 Pittsburgh (COTP) in the enforcement of the 
regulated area. Participant means all persons and vessels registered 
with the event sponsor as a participant in the race.
    (c) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from

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entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the 
regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless 
authorized by the COTP or their 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 (206) 815-6624. 
Those in the regulated area 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 8 a.m. 
until 4 p.m. on October 10, 2026.

Michael W. Metz,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Pittsburgh.
[FR Doc. 2026-20324 Filed 10-2-26; 8:45 am]
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