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Proposed Rule2026-027242026-02-11

Special Local Regulation, Temporary Anchorage Ground Suspension, and Safety and Security Zones: Sail Boston, 250th Anniversary 2026; Boston Harbor, Boston, MA

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish temporary regulations, including special local regulations and multiple safety and security zones, and to temporarily suspend certain anchorage grounds in Boston Harbor, Boston, MA between July 10 and July 16, 2026. These regulations are necessary to promote the safe navigation of vessels and safety of life during `Sail Boston,' a gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before April 13, 2026. The dates for the stays and temporary sections are listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

CFR References

Topics

Anchorage groundsHarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Public Comment

Comments Close
2026-04-13

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, 110, and 165 [Docket Number USCG-2025-0707] RIN 1625-AA08, AA01, AA87 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is proposing to establish temporary regulations, including special local regulations and multiple safety and security zones, and to temporarily suspend certain anchorage grounds in Boston Harbor, Boston, MA between July 10 and July 16, 2026. These regulations are necessary to promote the safe navigation of vessels and safety of life during `Sail Boston,' a gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before April 13, 2026. The dates for the stays and temporary sections are listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. ADDRESSES: To submit comments and view available documents, go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2025-0707. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email: Mr. Craig Lapiejko, Waterways Management, Coast Guard Northeast District, telephone 571-607-6314, email craig.d.lapiejko@uscg.mil or call or email Mr. Timothy Chase U.S Coast Guard Sector Boston Waterways Management at (617) 447-1620 or email timothy.w.chase@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIO

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Citation: 91 FR 6155