# 2026-12823: 2,400 Swimmers Trigger a Six-Hour Controlled Zone in Sandusky Bay

2026-12823, Special Local Regulation; Sandusky Bay, Sandusky, OH, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-25, effective 2026-07-19; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12823
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12823
- Title: Special Local Regulation; Sandusky Bay, Sandusky, OH
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38290
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: 2026-07-19
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA08
- Last updated: 2026-10-28

## In one line

2,400 Swimmers Trigger a Six-Hour Controlled Zone in Sandusky Bay

## Summary

On July 19, 2026, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sandusky Bay in Ohio will have a special rule to keep swimmers and boats safe during a big swim event with about 2,400 participants. Only people with permission can enter the area during this time, so boaters should plan ahead. This temporary change helps avoid accidents and keeps everyone happy and secure without costing anyone extra money.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Sandusky Bay in Sandusky, OH. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during a swim event on July 19, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Boating Closure for Swim Event: benefit, low. You may not enter, transit, anchor, or remain in the part of Sandusky Bay that extends 400 yards from shore between Jackson St. Pier and the Shelby Street Boat Launch on July 19, 2026, during the special local regulation. The rule is effective from 4 a.m. through 10 a.m. on July 19, 2026 (and the e…

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## Sources
- [2026-12823 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12823/special-local-regulation-sandusky-bay-sandusky-oh)
- [2026-12823 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12823.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12823 (as of 2026-10-28).