# 2026-12546: Coast Guard Bans Boats From Oyster Bay During Air Show

2026-12546, Special Local Regulation; Oyster Bay Harbor, Wantagh, NY, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-23, effective 2026-07-01; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12546
- As of: 2026-06-30
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12546
- Title: Special Local Regulation; Oyster Bay Harbor, Wantagh, NY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 37314
- Published: 2026-06-23
- Effective: 2026-07-01
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA08
- Last updated: 2026-06-30

## In one line

Coast Guard Bans Boats From Oyster Bay During Air Show

## Summary

From July 1 to July 6, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up special rules in Oyster Bay Harbor near Wantagh, NY, to keep everyone safe during the big Jones Beach Air Show. Boats won’t be allowed in certain areas unless they get special permission, especially during show hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This helps manage the thousands of boats and hundreds of thousands of spectators expected. No fees are involved, just safety first!

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of the Oyster Bay Harbor in the vicinity of Jones Beach State Park. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Wantagh, NY, immediately before, during and after an airshow to be held daily between July 1, 2026, and July 6, 2026. The rule controls vessel movement and prohibits entry into a regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- No‑Entry Zone for Boats During Airshow: cost, low. From July 1 through July 6, 2026, boats may not enter the “No Entry Zone” around the airshow launch platform without permission. The No Entry Zone is enforced each day from the show start (9:00 a.m.) until 30 minutes after the show ends (the show runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and includes waters wi…
- Slow/No‑Wake and Traffic Rules in Oyster Bay: cost, low. During July 1–6, 2026, a Slow/No Wake Area (between Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway) and a No Southbound Traffic Area in Zach's Bay will be enforced daily beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until six hours after the airshow concludes (the airshow runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,…

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## Sources
- [2026-12546 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12546/special-local-regulation-oyster-bay-harbor-wantagh-ny)
- [2026-12546 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12546.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12546 (as of 2026-06-30).