Special Local Regulation; East River, Mathews, VA

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for certain waters on the East River in Mathews, VA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during an annual boat docking contest. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or a designated representative.

This rule is effective from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on July 5, 2025.

To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2025-0405 in the search box and click “Search.” Next, in the Document Type column, select “Supporting & Related Material.”