Federal Register #USCG-2026-0419

Temporary Special Local Regulation for Lake Erie During USS CLEVELAND Event

This opportunity concerns a temporary regulatory action by the Coast Guard for marine safety during a public event: - Government Buyer: - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Establishment of a temporary special local regulation (SLR) on Lake Erie - Ensures safety during the USS CLEVELAND (LCS 31) transit and accompanying 'Welcome Flotilla' event - Scope and Requirements: - Regulated area: Navigable waters of Lake Erie, approximately one-half to one mile offshore between Vermilion, Ohio and the Main Entrance Channel in Cleveland, Ohio - Prohibits unauthorized persons and vessels from entering within 100 yards of the Regatta - Entry only by authorization from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or designated representative - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are involved; this is a regulatory safety measure, not a procurement action - Notable Details: - Focused on event management and public safety for a high-profile naval transit - Applies only for the duration of the event, with enforcement limited to a single day

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Lake Erie approximately one-half to one mile offshore between Vermilion, Ohio and the Main Entrance Channel in Cleveland, Ohio. This regulation is necessary to ensure the safety of life on these waters during the underway civilian vessels "Welcome Flotilla" (Regatta) accompanying the transit of the USS CLEVELAND (LCS 31) on May 9, 2026. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative. The SLR covers all navigable waters within 100 yards of the Regatta and will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. on May 9, 2026.

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