# Special Local Regulation; Choptank River, Cambridge, MD

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-25 |
| Effective | 2026-08-29 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 33 CFR 100 |
| Summary | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of the Choptank River, near Cambridge, MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a power boat racing event on August 29, 2026 and August 30, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or their designated representative. |
| Document number | 2026-17299 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/25/2026-17299/special-local-regulation-choptank-river-cambridge-md). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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