Federal Register #2026-08706

U.S. Coast Guard Proposes Temporary Safety Zones for Marine Events (Mackinac Bridge, Ohio River, Henderson Harbor)

This notice details the U.S. Coast Guard's proposal to establish temporary safety zones for three separate marine events to ensure public safety and environmental protection: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Offices: Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes, Captain of the Port Ohio Valley, Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Services Requested: - Enforcement of a safety zone within 100 yards of the Mackinac Bridge for a swim event involving approximately 400 participants - Enforcement of a regulated area on the Ohio River from mile markers 599 to 604 for a marine event - Enforcement of a 420-foot safety zone around a fireworks barge in Henderson Harbor, NY, for an annual fireworks event - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Safety zones are established to restrict unauthorized vessel and personnel access during specified event times - Each zone is tailored to the specific event location and timing to maximize safety for participants and the marine environment - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured; the action is solely for regulatory enforcement during the events

Description

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 100-yard radius of the center span of the Mackinac Bridge. This safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during a marine event involving approximately 400 swimmers under the bridge on July 18, 2026, from 7 a.m. to noon. Unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes. The rule aims to ensure safety during the event and minimize hazards associated with the swim.

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