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Rule2026-164262026-08-12

Special Local Regulation; Daugherty Creek, Crisfield, MD

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of Daugherty Creek, off Wellington Beach, near Crisfield, MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a power boat racing event on September 5, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on September 6, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland- National Capital Region or their designated representative.

Action & Dates

Action
Temporary final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective from 12:30 p.m. on September 5, 2026, through 3 p.m. on September 6, 2026. It will only be subject to enforcement, however, between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on September 5 unless the event is postponed due to inclement weather. In that case, the rule will be enforced 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on September 6.
Effective Date
2026-09-05

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

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 -2026-0994] RIN 1625-AA08 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of Daugherty Creek, off Wellington Beach, near Crisfield, MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a power boat racing event on September 5, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on September 6, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or their designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 12:30 p.m. on September 5, 2026, through 3 p.m. on September 6, 2026. It will only be subject to enforcement, however, between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on September 5 unless the event is postponed due to inclement weather. In that case, the rule will be enforced 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on September 6. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, contact MST1 Zachary Rudy, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 410-576-2596, or email Sector Maryland-National Capital Region at SectorMD-NCR-SCC@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulat…

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Citation: 91 FR 52018