Federal Register #USCG-2026-0502

Coast Guard Temporary Safety Regulation for Power Boat Race in Prospect Bay, Maryland

This notice announces a temporary special local regulation established by the Coast Guard for a marine event in Prospect Bay, Kent Island Narrows, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Establishes a safety zone for a power boat racing event - Regulation covers race area, buffer zone, and spectator area - Event Details: - Power boat race with three heats - Approximately seven 22-foot-long boats per heat - Requirements: - Prohibits unauthorized persons and vessels from entering the regulated area - Only those authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or their representative may enter - Detailed geographic coordinates define the regulated area - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured - This is a regulatory safety measure, not a contract opportunity

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of Prospect Bay near Kent Island Narrows, Maryland, to ensure safety during a power boat racing event on June 6, 2026, with a rain date of June 7, 2026. The regulation prohibits unauthorized persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or their designated representative. The event includes three heats of power boat races with approximately seven 22-foot-long boats each. The regulation is effective from 12:30 p.m. on June 6, 2026, through 3 p.m. on June 7, 2026, but enforcement will only occur between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on one of those days depending on weather conditions.

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