# 2026-08708: Coast Guard Proposes Safety Buffer for Lake Erie Sailboat Race

2026-08708, Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Captain of the Port Zone, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-05-05, effective Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before May 20, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08708
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-08708
- Title: Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Captain of the Port Zone
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 24138
- Published: 2026-05-05
- Effective: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before May 20, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-05-20
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA08
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Proposes Safety Buffer for Lake Erie Sailboat Race

## Summary

The Coast Guard wants to create a new safety zone on Lake Erie during an overnight sailboat race each June. Boats and people will have to stay at least 100 yards away from the racers unless they get special permission. This rule helps keep everyone safe and the water clear, and you have until May 20, 2026, to share your thoughts.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to revise its existing regulation to add a new recurring Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Lake Erie. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during an overnight sailboat race. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from transiting within 100 yards of the racing vessels unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

## Effects PRIA read

- 100‑Yard Safety Zone for June Race: cost, low. During the annual Invitational Mills Trophy overnight sailboat race in June, persons and vessels must stay at least 100 yards away from the racing vessels unless they get permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit. The regulated area moves with the participants and covers the water fro…
- Small Entities Won't Face Significant Impact: benefit, low. The Coast Guard certifies under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency notes vessel traffic can transit around the 100‑yard zones, the enforcement time is when traffic is normally low,…

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## Sources
- [2026-08708 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/05/2026-08708/special-local-regulations-marine-events-in-the-coast-guard-sector-detroit-captain-of-the-port-zone)
- [2026-08708 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-05/pdf/2026-08708.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08708 (as of 2026-06-11).