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Proposed Rule2026-015602026-01-27

Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the USCG East District

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to amend a special local regulation for certain waters of the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, MD by adding a new period during which this regulation would be subject to enforcement. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the 3rd and 4th weeks of June, during Fleet Week events. This rule would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area during this enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before February 26, 2026.

CFR References

Topics

Marine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsWaterways

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-02-26

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG-2025-1108] RIN 1625-AA08 ( printed page 3401) AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to amend a special local regulation for certain waters of the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, MD by adding a new period during which this regulation would be subject to enforcement. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the 3rd and 4th weeks of June, during Fleet Week events. This rule would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area during this enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before February 26, 2026. ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2025-1108. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email LCDR Kate Newkirk, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region; telephone 410-576-2674, email Kate.M.Newkirk@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of propose

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Citation: 91 FR 3401