Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08822
U.S. Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zones for Public Events in FL, WI, and NJ
Posted
May 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-08822
This notice announces the establishment of temporary safety zones for multiple public events by the U.S. Coast Guard: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sectors (Key West, Duluth, Delaware Bay) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Services/Actions: - Temporary Safety Zone for Key West Paddle Classic - Moving safety zone around a paddle craft race course in Key West, FL - Enforced from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the event day - Temporary Safety Zone for Superior 4th of July Fireworks Display - Safety zone in Superior Bay, WI, during fireworks event - Enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the event day - Temporary Safety Zone for Clay Shoot at Battleship New Jersey - Safety zone within 900 feet of the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, NJ - Enforced from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the event day, with a rain date - Unique/Notable Requirements: - These safety zones restrict vessel entry to protect event participants, personnel, and the marine environment - Entry into the zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative - The zones are moving or fixed, depending on the event, and are tailored to the specific event's location and risk profile - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured; this is a regulatory enforcement action
Description
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone for the navigable waters surrounding Key West, Florida, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during the Key West Paddle Classic event. The safety zone covers all navigable waters along a specified course around Key West and extends 50 yards in front and behind the safety vessels and 100 yards on either side of event participants. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Key West, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 9, 2026.