# Safety Zone; Bay Bridge Paddle; Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-02 |
| Effective | 2026-09-13 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 33 CFR 165 |
| Summary | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, near Annapolis, MD. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a kayak race. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland--National Capital Region (NCR), or their designated representative. |
| Document number | 2026-17978 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17978/safety-zone-bay-bridge-paddle-chesapeake-bay-annapolis-md). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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