Special Local Regulation; Ponce Harbor, Ponce, PR
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- ProposedPublished Oct 19, 2026
- SignedStatus: Signed · Published Oct 19, 2026
- In effectEffective Oct 30, 2026
- ChallengedNo challenge record stored beyond status. See the Federal Register source for litigation history.
- ClosedLast effective date Oct 30, 2026
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The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters within the Bahia de Ponce, Ponce, PR. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Ponce, PR during the Discover the Caribbean Regatta 2026 event to be held October 30, 2026, through November 1, 2026, and November 14, 2026, through November 15, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan or their designated representative.
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