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Special Local Regulation; Choptank River, Cambridge, MD
The Homeland Security Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 25, 2026. It took effect on August 29, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of the Choptank River, near Cambridge, MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a power boat racing event on August 29, 2026 and August 30, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or their designated representative.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-17299
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Temporary final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department
- Published
- August 25, 2026
- Takes effect
- August 29, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective from 9 a.m. on August 29, 2026, through 7 p.m. on August 30, 2026. It will only be subject to enforcement, however, from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on each of those two days.
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2026-1060
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AA08
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 100
- Topics
- Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
- Pages
- 3
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