2026-16013: Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the USCG East District

1. Wildwood Airshow

This marine event takes place one Saturday or Sunday in September, at the location described as follows: The event is in Wildwood, NJ, within the following area: All navigable waters of Atlantic Ocean near Wildwood, NJ, within a polygon bounded by the following: originating on the shore line at approximate position latitude 38[deg]59'26'' N, longitude 074[deg]47'37'' W; thence southeast to approximate position latitude 38[deg]59'07'' N, longitude 074[deg]46'40'' W; thence southwest to approximate position to latitude 38[deg]57'42'' N, longitude 074[deg]48'43'' W; thence northwest to the shoreline at approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'11'' N, longitude 074[deg]49'43'' W; thence northeast along the shoreline to the point of origin. The sponsor is Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority.

2. Philadelphia Cup Regatta

This marine event takes place one Saturday or Sunday in September or October. The event is in Philadelphia, PA, at the following location: All navigable waters of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, PA, shoreline to shoreline at approximate position 39[deg]58'33'' N, longitude 075[deg]4'51'' W, southerly to approximate position 39[deg]56'04'' N, longitude 075[deg]8'23'' W. The sponsor is Liberty Sailing Club.

3. Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon

This marine event takes place one Saturday or Sunday in September or October. The event is in Point Pleasant, NJ, at the following location: All navigable waters of the Manasquan River in Point Pleasant, NJ, within a polygon bounded by the following: originating at 40[deg]5'39'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'26'' W, thence to 40[deg]5'19'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'26.'' W, thence to 40[deg]5'19'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'7'' W, thence to 40[deg]5'39'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'6'' W, and along the shoreline back to the point of origin. The sponsor is Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education.

4. Ocean City Chase Race

This marine event takes place on Saturday or Sunday in October. The event is in Ocean City, NJ, at the [[Page 50712]] following location: All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway near Ocean City, NJ, shoreline to shoreline, between approximate position 39[deg]13'41'' N, longitude 074[deg]39'00'' W. and approximate position 39[deg]15'20'' N, longitude 074[deg]37'34'' W. The sponsor is Ocean City, NJ. Below is a description of the three SLRs in Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) in 100.501 that we are changing.

1. Battle at Brigantine (Formerly ``Stockton Boat Race'')

The name for this marine event has been updated to Battle at Brigantine and has changed locations from Atlantic City, NJ to Brigantine, NJ at the following location: All navigable waters of Bonita Tideway in Brigantine, NJ, within a polygon originating at position latitude 39[deg]24'33'' N, longitude 074[deg]22'28'' W; thence southwest across the Bonita Tideway to the shoreline to latitude 39[deg]24'22'' N, longitude 074[deg]22'49'' W; thence southwest along the shoreline to latitude 39[deg]23'49'' N, longitude 074[deg]23'33'' W; thence across the Bonita Tideway to the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]23'43'' N, longitude 074[deg]23'33'' W; thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. The event will take place one Saturday or Sunday in March or April. The event sponsor is still Stockton University.

2. Atlantic City Airshow (Formerly ``Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air

Show'') The name for this marine event has been updated to Atlantic City Airshow and the dates have been changed to ``four consecutive days in May, June, July, or August.'' The event location is in Atlantic City, NJ in the following location: The waters of the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, NJ, bounded by a polygon, originating at the shoreline at position latitude 39[deg]21'51'' N, longitude 074[deg]24'27'' W; thence southeast to approximate position latitude 39[deg]21'13'' N, longitude 074[deg]23'48'' W; thence southwest to approximate position to latitude 39[deg]20'17'' N, longitude 074[deg]26'24'' W; thence northwest to the shoreline at approximate position latitude 39[deg]20'57''N, longitude 074[deg]26'52''W; thence northeast along the shoreline to the point of origin. The sponsor has been changed to Visit Atlantic City.

3. Ocean City Airshow

The coordinates have been updated to create a larger regulated area for the event. The event location in Ocean City, NJ is more specifically described as: All navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Ocean City, NJ, bounded by a polygon originating on the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]17'01'' N, longitude 074[deg]33'20'' W, thence southeast to latitude 39[deg]16'28'' N, longitude 074[deg]32'27'' W, thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]15'08'' N, longitude 074[deg]34'46'' W, thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]15'44'' N, longitude 074[deg]35'30'' W, thence northeast to point of origin.

A. Impact on Small Entities

The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that these proposed rules would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. These regulatory action determinations are based on size, location, duration and time-of-day of the regulated areas. The regulated areas would be for short durations and are necessary for safety of life to participants in the event. Moreover, the Coast Guard would make a post in the Local Notice to Mariners with details on the regulated area. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards by calling 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888- 734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

B. Collection of Information

This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

C. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132. Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

E. Environment

We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves special local regulations at various locations and at various times to maintain the safety of event participants, spectators, and transiting vessel traffic. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01- 001-01, Rev. 1. A memorandum for record (MFR) supporting this determination is available in the docket. For instructions [[Page 50713]] on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this preamble. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard is proposing to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows: PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 0

1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1. 0

2. In Sec. 100.501, revise and republish paragraph (i)(1) to read as

follows: Sec. 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the USCG East District. * * * * * (i) * * * (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay--COTP Zone. Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enforcement Event Regulated area period(s) \1\ Sponsor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Around the Island Paddle...... All waters within 50 yards in front of the One Saturday or Desatnick lead safety vessel preceding the first Sunday in June, Foundation. event participants, to 50 yards behind July or August. the safety vessel trailing the last event participants, and 100 yards on either side of participant and safety vessels during the event. The regulated area will move with the safety vessels and participants as they transit the waters east through Cape May Harbor, south through Cape May Inlet, west through the Atlantic Ocean, north through the Delaware Bay, then east through Cape May Canal, and terminate at the Lost Fishermen's Memorial in Cape May Harbor. The regulated area will move at the pace of event patrol vessels and participants. Atlantic City Airshow......... The waters of the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent Four consecutive Visit Atlantic to Atlantic City, NJ, bounded by a days in May, City. polygon, originating at the shoreline at June, July or position latitude 39[deg]21'51'' N, August. longitude 074[deg]24'27'' W; thence southeast to approximate position latitude 39[deg]21'13'' N, longitude 074[deg]23'48'' W; thence southwest to approximate position to latitude 39[deg]20'17'' N, longitude 074[deg]26'24'' W; thence northwest to the shoreline at approximate position latitude 39[deg]20'57'' N, longitude 074[deg]26'52'' W; thence northeast along the shoreline to the point of origin. Battle at Brigantine.......... All navigable waters of Bonita Tideway in One Saturday or Stockton Brigantine, NJ, within a polygon Sunday in March University. originating at position latitude or April. 39[deg]24'33'' N, longitude 074[deg]22'28'' W; thence southwest across the Bonita Tideway to the shoreline to latitude 39[deg]24'22'' N, longitude 074[deg]22'49'' W; thence southwest along the shoreline to latitude 39[deg]23'49'' N, longitude 074[deg]23'33'' W; thence across the Bonita Tideway to the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]23'43'' N, longitude 074[deg]23'33'' W; thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. Escape the Cape Swim.......... All navigable waters of the Delaware Bay One Saturday or DelMoSports. in Lower Township, NJ bounded by a line Sunday in June. drawn from: Latitude 39[deg]0'57'' N, longitude 074[deg]56'56'' W. in Villas, NJ, thence west to latitude 39[deg]00'59'' N, longitude 074[deg]57'15'' W, thence south to latitude 38[deg]58'08'' N, longitude 074[deg]58'11'' W, thence east to latitude 38[deg]58'04'' N, longitude 074[deg]57'52'' W. in North Cape May, NJ, thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. Manasquan Inlet Intracoastal All waters of Manasquan Inlet extending One Saturday or Borough of Tug. 400 feet from either side of the rope Sunday in Manasquan. located between approximate locations September or latitude 40[deg]06'09'' N, longitude October. 74[deg]02'08'' W. and latitude 40[deg]06'14'' N, longitude 74[deg]02'08'' W. Ocean City Air Show........... All navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean One Sunday in Ocean City, NJ. near Ocean City, NJ, bounded by a polygon September. originating on the shoreline at latitude 39[deg]17'01'' N, longitude 074[deg]33'20'' W, thence southeast to latitude 39[deg]16'28'' N, longitude 074[deg]32'27'' W, thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]15'08'' N, longitude 074[deg]34'46'' W, thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]15'44'' N, longitude 074[deg]35'30'' W, thence northeast to point of origin. Ocean City Chase Race......... All navigable waters of the New Jersey One Saturday or Ocean City Crew Intracoastal Waterway near Ocean City, Sunday in Boosters. NJ, shoreline to shoreline, between October. approximate position 39[deg]13'41'' N, longitude 074[deg]39'00'' W. and approximate position 39[deg]15'20'' N, longitude 074[deg]37'34'' W. Philadelphia Cup Regatta...... All navigable waters of the Delaware River One Saturday or Liberty Sailing in Philadelphia, PA, shoreline to Sunday in Club. shoreline at approximate position September or 39[deg]58'33'' N, longitude October. 075[deg]4'51'' W, southerly to approximate position 39[deg]56'04'' N, longitude 075[deg]8'23'' W. Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore All navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean 1. One Saturday Point Pleasant Grand Prix. in the vicinity of Point Pleasant Beach, and Sunday in OPA/NJ Offshore NJ bounded by a line connecting the May; 2. or One Grand Prix. following points: Latitude 40[deg]06'00'' Saturday or N, longitude 074[deg]01'51'' W, thence Sunday in June. east to latitude 40[deg]05'56'' N, longitude 074[deg]01'16'' W, thence southwest to latitude 40[deg]03'34'' N, longitude 074[deg]01'53'' W, thence west to latitude 40[deg]03'39'' N, longitude 74[deg]02'37'' W, thence north parallel to the shoreline to the point of origin. Treasure Island Sprint All navigable waters of the Manasquan One Saturday or Point Pleasant Triathlon. River in Point Pleasant, NJ, within a Sunday in Foundation for polygon bounded by the following: September or Excellence in originating at 40[deg]5'39'' N, longitude October. Education. 074[deg]4'26'' W, thence to 40[deg]5'19'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'26.'' W, thence to 40[deg]5'19'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'7'' W, thence to 40[deg]5'39'' N, longitude 074[deg]4'6'' W, and along the shoreline back to the point of origin. [[Page 50714]] Triathlons in Atlantic City... All navigable waters of the New Jersey 1. One Saturday Triathlons in Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a in August; and. Atlantic City. line connecting the following points: Latitude 39[deg]21'27'' N, longitude 074[deg]27'10'' W, thence northeast to latitude 39[deg]21'33'' N, longitude 074[deg]26'57'' W, thence northwest to latitude 39[deg]21'37'' N, longitude 074[deg]27'03'' W, thence southwest to latitude 39[deg]21'29'' N, longitude 074[deg]27'14'' W, thence south to latitude 39[deg]21'19'' N, longitude 074[deg]27'22'' W, thence east to latitude 39[deg]21'18'' N, longitude 074[deg]27'19'' W, thence north to point of origin, near Atlantic City, NJ. Wildwood Air Show............. All navigable waters of Atlantic Ocean One Saturday or Greater near Wildwood, NJ, within a polygon Sunday in Wildwoods. bounded by the following: originating on September. the shore line at approximate position latitude 38[deg]59'26'' N, longitude 074[deg]47'37''W; thence southeast to approximate position latitude 38[deg]59'07'' N, longitude 074[deg]46'40'' W; thence southwest to approximate position to latitude 38[deg]57'42'' N, longitude 074[deg]48'43'' W; thence northwest to the shoreline at approximate position latitude 38[deg]58'11'' N, longitude 074[deg]49'43'' W; thence northeast along the shoreline to the point of origin. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner. * * * * * Roberto Rivera, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay. [FR Doc. 2026-16013 Filed 8-5-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P