2026-12546: Special Local Regulation; Oyster Bay Harbor, Wantagh, NY

A. Impact on Small Entities

The regulatory flexibility analysis provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, do not apply to rules that are not subject to notice and comment. Because the Coast Guard has, for good cause, waived the notice and comment requirement that would otherwise apply to this rulemaking, the Regulatory Flexibility Act's flexibility analysis provisions do not apply here. 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

We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in that Order. 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

As required by The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538), the Coast Guard certifies that this rule will not result in an annual expenditure of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted for inflation) by a State, local, or Tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector.

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 et seq.), 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 is a special local regulation. 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 Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket. 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 amends 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. Add Sec. 100.T199-0352 to read as follows:

Sec. 100.T199-0352 Special Local Regulation; Atlantic Ocean, Wantagh, NY. (a) Location--(1) No Entry Area. All navigable waters beginning at a point on land located in Jones Beach State Park at approximate position 40[deg]35'06'' N, 073[deg]32'37'' W, then running east along the shoreline of Jones Beach State Park to approximate position 40[deg]35'49'' N, 073[deg]28'47'' W; then running south to an position in the Atlantic Ocean off of Jones Beach at approximate position 40[deg]34'23'' N, 073[deg]32'23'' W; then running west to approximate position 40[deg]35'05'' N, 073[deg]28'34'' W; then running north to the point of beginning at approximate position 40[deg]35'06'' N, 073[deg]32'37'' W. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84)/North American Datum 83 (NAD 83). [[Page 37316]] (2) Slow/No Wake Area. All navigable waters between Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway and contained within the following area. Beginning in position 40[deg]35'49.01'' N, 073[deg]32'33.63'' W; then north along the Meadowbrook State Parkway to its intersection with Merrick Road in position 40[deg]39'14'' N, 073[deg]34'0.76'' W; then east along Merrick Road to its intersection with Wantagh State Parkway in position 40[deg]39'51.32'' N, 73[deg]30'43.36'' W; then south along the Wantagh State Parkway to its intersection with Ocean Parkway in position 40[deg]35'47.30'' N, 073[deg]30'29.17'' W; then west along Ocean Parkway to its intersection with Meadowbrook State Parkway at the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. (3) No Southbound Traffic Area. All navigable waters of Zach's Bay south of the line connecting a point near the western entrance to Zach's Bay in position at 40[deg]36'29.20'' N, 073[deg]29'22.88'' W and a point near the eastern entrance of Zach's Bay in position at 40[deg]36'16.53'' N, 073[deg]28'57.26'' W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulated area. Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor as a participant in the race. (c) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or their designated representative. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (206) 815-6879. Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Effective and Enforcement period. This section will be effective from 9 a.m. on July 1, 2026, to 9 p.m. on July 6, 2026, with each area being enforced as follows: (1) ``No Entry Area'' will be enforced each day from the start of the air show until 30 minutes after it concludes. (2) The ``Slow/No Wake Area'' and the ``No Southbound Traffic Area'' will be enforced each day beginning at 9 a.m., and ending six hours after the air show concludes. E.M. Garrity, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound. [FR Doc. 2026-12546 Filed 6-22-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P