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Special Local Regulation, Temporary Anchorage Ground Suspension, and Safety and Security Zones: Sail Boston, 250th Anniversary 2026; Boston Harbor, Boston, MA.
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 26, 2026. It took effect on July 10, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is establishing 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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-10392
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Temporary final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- May 26, 2026
- Takes effect
- July 10, 2026
- Dates
- Effective July 10, 2026, 33 CFR 110.138, (Boston Harbor, Mass.), is stayed until July 17, 2026. The regulations at 33 CFR 100.T0199- 0707, 33 CFR 165.T01-0707 and 33 CFR 165.T01-1162 are effective from July 10, 2026, through July 16, 2026. In some cases, portions of the rules will only be subject to enforcement during specified periods, and these enforcement periods are identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section and in the regulatory text.
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2025-0707
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AA08
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 33 CFR 100; 33 CFR 110; 33 CFR 165
- Topics
- Anchorage grounds; Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
- Pages
- 6
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