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Special Local Regulation; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH

The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 7, 2026. It took effect on May 9, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Lake Erie approximately one-half to one mile offshore between Vermilion, Ohio and the Main Entrance Channel in Cleveland, Ohio. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters for the underway civilian vessels "Welcome Flotilla" (Regatta) accompanying the transit of the USS CLEVELAND (LCS 31) from Vermilion, Ohio to Cleveland, Ohio on May 9, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative.

Key facts

Document number
2026-09073
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary final rule
Agency
Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
Published
May 7, 2026
Takes effect
May 9, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective from 7:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. on May 9, 2026.
Docket
Docket Number USCG-2026-0419
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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