WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulation; Lake Erie, OH.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on May 5 by Richard P. Armstrong, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit.
Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary 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 beginning June 5, 2026, and ending the morning of June 6, 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...