# 2026-08712: Ironman Swimmers Get Bay-Wide Coast Guard Bubble

2026-08712, Special Local Regulation; 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 June 4, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08712
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-08712
- Title: Special Local Regulation; 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 24142
- Published: 2026-05-05
- Effective: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before June 4, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-06-04
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA08
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Ironman Swimmers Get Bay-Wide Coast Guard Bubble

## Summary

The Coast Guard wants to create a new safety zone in Sandusky Bay during the annual IRONMAN 70.3 swim event to keep swimmers and boats safe. During the event, only authorized vessels can enter the area, helping prevent accidents and protect the environment. This rule will happen every July, and the public can share their thoughts by June 4, 2026.

## 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 Sandusky Bay. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during a swim event in Sandusky Bay. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from transiting the regulated area unless specifically authorized by Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

## Effects PRIA read

- One-day safety zone blocks Sandusky Bay: cost, low. For one day in July each year, the Coast Guard would close a portion of Sandusky Bay so only authorized vessels may enter. The regulated area covers navigable waters extending 400 yards from shore between Jackson St. Pier and the Shelby Street Boat Launch; no person or vessel may enter without perm…
- Coast Guard: minimal impact on small entities: benefit, low. The Coast Guard certifies this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it affects a small area for a few hours and allows vessels to request permission to enter. If your small business believes it would be significantly affected,…

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## Sources
- [2026-08712 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/05/2026-08712/special-local-regulation-marine-events-in-the-coast-guard-sector-detroit-captain-of-the-port-zone)
- [2026-08712 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-05/pdf/2026-08712.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08712 (as of 2026-06-11).