Safety Zone; Bay Bridge Paddle; Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD
- Published
- Sep 2, 2026
- Effective
- Sep 13, 2026
- Citation
- 91 FR 56374
- Docket
- Docket Number USCG-2026-1126
- Agencies
- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard
Temporary final rule.
Summary
The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone in the Chesapeake Bay near Sandy Point State Park, covering the water between the two spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges. The zone will keep boats and people out while a kayak race takes place, reducing the risk of collisions, injuries, or environmental damage. The rule is issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Coast Guard and applies to all vessels, commercial or recreational, and any individuals who might otherwise enter the designated area. Only the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland–National Capital Region, or a person he or she authorizes may be allowed inside the zone during the event. The regulation was published on September 2, 2026 and becomes effective on September 13, 2026. No public comment period is required for this temporary rule. The Coast Guard will enforce the restriction for the duration of the kayak race, after which the safety zone will be removed and normal navigation will resume.
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Official abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, near Annapolis, MD. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a kayak race. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland--National Capital Region (NCR), or their designated representative.
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