# 2026-16254: Coast Guard Locks Down Lakes for 2026 Boat Parties

2026-16254, Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone Marine Events Within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-08-10, effective 2026-08-13; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-17).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16254
- As of: 2026-08-17
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16254
- Title: Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone Marine Events Within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 51395
- Published: 2026-08-10
- Effective: 2026-08-13
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-08-17

## In one line

Coast Guard Locks Down Lakes for 2026 Boat Parties

## Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety zones located in federal regulations for recurring marine events taking place in August through September of 2026 to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during these events. Our regulation for marine events within the Coast Guard's Eastern Great Lakes Zone identifies the regulated areas for these events. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Safety Zones for Listed Events: cost, low. You cannot enter, transit, or anchor in the regulated safety zones for the listed events in Ohio during the enforcement periods unless the Captain of the Port or a designated representative authorizes you. The enforcement periods include: Whiskey Island Paddlefest (Cleveland) 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on…
- Permission, Communication, and Speed Rules While Enforced: cost, low. If you need to be in a safety zone during enforcement, you must request permission from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes via VHF-FM channel 16 and obey any directions given. While in the safety zone, vessels must operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course; the Coast…

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## Sources
- [2026-16254 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/10/2026-16254/safety-zones-annual-events-in-the-captain-of-the-port-eastern-great-lakes-zone-marine-events-within)
- [2026-16254 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-10/pdf/2026-16254.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16254 (as of 2026-08-17).