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Federal Register #USCG-2026-0482
U.S. Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety and Security Zones for Major Public Events
Posted
May 08, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-0482
This notice details the U.S. Coast Guard's establishment of multiple temporary safety and security zones in major U.S. waterways to protect public safety during high-profile events: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Sectors involved: New York, Columbia River, Maryland-National Capital Region - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Services/Actions: - Enforcement of safety zone on the Hudson River, Manhattan, NY, for project activities - Temporary safety zones for fireworks displays on the Willamette River, Portland, OR, for the Portland Rose Festival - Security zone enforcement for the Portland Rose Festival on the Willamette River - Safety zone enforcement in Baltimore's Inner Harbor for an air show - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Notable Requirements: - Zones are established to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with fireworks, air shows, and other large events - Entry into these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative - Locations: - Hudson River, Manhattan, NY - Willamette River, Portland, OR - Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD - No contract value, competition, or procurement activity is associated with this notice
Description
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with fireworks displays. The safety zone will be in effect on May 22, 2026, and May 30, 2026, from 8:50 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, or their designated representative. The safety zone covers all navigable waters within a 450-yard radius of the fireworks launch site located between the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges.