2026-08708: Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Captain of the Port Zone

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 this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around this regulated area. This regulation will only impact 100 yards around the racing vessels. The enforcement period is during a time when vessel traffic is normally low. In addition, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Marines via VHF FM marine channel 16, which will allow small entities to adjust their transit plans, and the rule allows vessels to request permission to enter the regulated area from the COTP. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this proposed rule would economically affect it. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this proposed 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).

B. Collection of Information

This proposed rule will not call for a new collection of information under the [[Page 24139]] Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

C. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

We have analyzed this proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed rule is a special regulated area. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61.

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. Amend Table 1 to Sec. 100.911 by adding an entry for item 16 as

follows: Sec. 100.911 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Captain of the Port Zone. * * * * * Table 1 to Sec. 100.911 [COTP Zone Detroit] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sector Detroit special Event local regulations Date ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Event Marine Safety Unit Date Toledo special local regulations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * * * (16) Invitational Mills Trophy Within 100 yards of An evening in Race. the participants \1\ June until the in the race course, morning of the which includes the following day. waters of Lake Erie, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points for each of the following race courses: (a) Mills Trophy Course: starting from the Toledo Harbor Light, proceeding to the RACON Buoy at the base of the East Outer Channel, to West Sister Island, to Niagara Reef Buoy, to Scott Point Shoal Light, around the Sandusky Harbor (Mosley) Channel Buoy to Kelleys Island Shoal Buoy, to Gull Island Shoal Buoy to the BELL Buoy, east of Middle Bass Island at position: 41[deg]40'47.2332' ' N, 82[deg]47'40.56'' W, and finishing at South Bass Island in position: 41[deg]39'46.764'' N, 82[deg]48'37.4112' ' W. (b) President's Trophy Course: starting at the Toledo Harbor Light, to the outer Toledo Channel Buoy to the Niagara Reef Buoy to Catawba Island Buoy to Mouse Island to Scott Point Shoal Light to Ballast Island at position: 41[deg]40'46.308'' N, 82[deg]47'8.7576'' W, and finishing at South Bass Island in position: 41[deg]39'46.764'' N, 82[deg]48'37.4112' ' W. [[Page 24140]] (c) Governor's Cup Course: starting at the Toledo Harbor Light, to the outer Toledo Channel Buoy to Niagara Reef Buoy to Catawba Island Buoy to Mouse Island to Sandusky Harbor (Moseley) Channel Buoy to Kelley's Island Buoy then to Ballast Island at position: 41[deg]40'46.308'' N, 82[deg]47'8.7576'' W, finishing at South Bass Island in position: 41[deg]39'46.764'' N, 82[deg]48'37.4112' ' W. The regulated area will move with the participants as they transit the waters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor as a participant in the race. Dated: April 7, 2026. Richard P. Armstrong, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit. [FR Doc. 2026-08708 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P